Topic: More member satire.

[Copernic]

For anyone interested in some of the old stuff, you can sift through this thread
http://sguforums.com/index.php/topic,30396.0.html or just go here http://www.thechicagodope.com/author/J-Goodbody/.

I've been honored to have two of my pieces featured in the humor section "Last Laugh" of the Skeptical Inquirer so I know that while they are not for everyone, they are not terrible.

I do have two new pieces I'd like to share.

Italian scientists successfully isolate antipasto
Physicists were able to stabilize a plate of cured meats and brie-like cheeses for nearly four minutes.
http://www.thechicagodope.com/2011/10/28/italian-scientists-successfully-isolate-antipasto/

and

NASA: Robots winning space race
Can the U.S. catch up to the 'mechs'?
http://www.thechicagodope.com/2011/11/04/nasa-robots-winning-space-race/



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[Copernic]

Here's a piece we did explaining the NBA Lockout. 

http://www.thechicagodope.com/2011/10/19/nba-lockout-whats-all-the-fuss-about/

[thomasbonnett]

Hi, everyone. I'm new to the forums but have been listening to the podcast for quite a while.

Here's a link to a cartoon I posted to You Tube regarding the absence of miracles in modern-day society. Hope you enjoy it.

Arthur the Middle-aged Admin: "Miracles."

In a similar vein, here's a 'toon related to Kirk Cameron's infamous crockoduck:

Kirk Cameron and the crocoduck.

Similar humor will be posted in the future on this Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/For-the-love-of-God-please-give-up/147994138605464

[Copernic]

Campaign shocker: Michele Bachmann releases verifiably true statement
http://www.thechicagodope.com/2011/12/02/campaign-shocker-michelle-bachmann-releases-verifiably-true-statement/

Bachmann’s camp is struggling with the firestorm that resulted from her uncharacteristically accurate observation.

[Copernic]

Man, it's been a while.  Enjoying reading through everyone's creations, though.  Just haven't done anything lately.  Well, I've broken the satire-fast.

Judge rules Devil must return M. Night Shyamalan’s soul
http://www.thechicagodope.com/2012/01/11/judge-rules-devil-must-return-m-night-shyamalans-soul/
The Devil failed to provide the “writer/director” with the “unparalleled talent and fame” promised to him

[Copernic]

Something a little more science-y

Scientists confirm Earth’s climatologists getting hotter
http://www.thechicagodope.com/2012/01/24/scientists-confirm-earths-climatologists-getting-hotter/
A new study reveals that the Earth’s climate scientists are melting hearts at record rates

[Copernic]

End of the world looms according to Maya’s Calendar
http://www.thechicagodope.com/2012/05/04/end-of-the-world-looms-according-to-mayas-calendar/
The future looks grim if Maya Alvorado's planning calendar is to be believed.

[Copernic]

School chess programs encourage more strategic bullying
http://www.thechicagodope.com/2012/05/11/school-chess-programs-encourage-more-strategic-bullying/
As part of an after-school chess program called Making the Right Moves, bullies can develop their tormenting skills