Taking a Friday (Harry Potter Weekend) Dump

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Wait: We heard about this for months that they were going to do this but because of the outcome, where are the pundits? Fake Democrats lose in Wisconsin primary recalls From U.S. Chamber: Small Business Outlook Survey Huh? Did I hear this correctly? Obama says 80 percent of us want a tax hike...while a poll just released says just 34 percent of us do...again, I wasn't consulted on either...

Real dump story: Syria protests hug today...

OK, DEBT DEAL SO DARN IMPORTANT, SO LET'S TAKE FRIDAY'S OFF...WHAT ARE YOU AN ILLINOIS JURY????????????????? A BLATANT LIE: WE WILL RUN OUT OF MONEY ON AUG. 2 IF NO DEAL IS DONE...CHECKS WILL STILL GO OUT ON AUG. 3 ...MAYBE NOT LATER ...

"Harry" is huge, already...enjoy

REBA TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR HER MOLINE SHOW

Superman film schedule released to me: I will mentioned it during the first ...

Putman "Potter" premiere is Friday in the Quad Cities. Fandango says 5,000 sell-outs already. At least $32-40 million in presales already (it made $43.5 million)...

OBNS gets "Superman" Illinois film schedule: EXTRAS BE AWARE AND GET READY: Plano: YES, this includes other areas around there. Keep your ears pierced... * August 1, 2, 6, 8-10, 15, 22, 23, 25-27, 29-31 * Sept. 1, 2, 7, 8 * Chicago Sept. 9-11, 14-17 * I will be on set for a few dates. Stay tuned. Requests have been made for Mendota and Yorkville...stay tuned to those later...remember, Zac and Dennis at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa this Saturday...

OVERSEAS: 46 territories, "Potter" at $43.6 million...here in North America, not quite the most ever, but it is in 4,375 theaters (way more screens)...

Vote for Your Top Elvis Performances The ultimate DVD collection "Elvis: The Great Performances" returns to the marketplace on August 2...

Dump It says we will buy those mandated, mercury-filled, light bulbs if, and only if, those day time lights are turned off in autos. Come on, lights on during the day on your vehicle. I think it's a good idea so your lights will burn out faster, so that creates business, but with this other issue, now, let's play fair.

- What is a perfect cause? I want to give money to a pretty good cause. Or that cause that is simply for the organizer or band, etc. to make some money.

- Much like those who retire early or for "other" reasons, who utter that they "want to spend more time with the family." I am tired of hearing "give back to the community." Sure, you will hear the opposite.

- Now is the time to retire to spend more time with the family. No, make that retire the suffix use of GATE and STOCK. I know, Watergate and Woodstock were huge. Get over it.

WEEKEND BO "Harry Potter" Note: Does anything else need to be said?

Here's what going to happen: Can't get into "Harry" and people will go to "Winnie The Pooh" and "Transformers" again...I will track those BO's as well...please, put "Potter" up for best film and see then fans flock to the TV screen next Feb.

DAILY TRACKER: 67% Oppose Upcoming Ban on Traditional Light Bulbs

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