This bit of humor at the 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee might have been an unusual occurrence, but judging from the reaction of those in attendance it was obviously a welcome one.

As Art Linkletter used to say, “Kids Say The Darndest Things.”

By the way, the young man in the video, Sameer Mishra was this years winner. Congrats to him for a job well done.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has relieved the Air Force Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force of their duties for being lax in their duties in regards to our nuclear arsenal.

The results of a military investigation into four nuclear fuses sent to Taiwan this spring coupled with an accidental cross-country shipment last year of nuclear weapons by an Air Force bomber have cost the top two Air Force leaders their jobs.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the findings of the report regarding the Taiwan shipments Thursday, and said there has been an “erosion of performance standards” and there are “systemic weaknesses” in the Air Force’s nuclear arsenal program.

As a result, Gates said he consulted with the president and asked Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne — the service’s top civilian leader — and Air Force Chief of Staff Michael Moseley — the top uniformed leader — both to step down. Sources told FOX News they were given the option Thursday either to resign or to be fired.

It is of the utmost urgency that our nuclear secrets and materials be kept in our hands and not allowed to slip into the hands of any foreign country without the express consent of the president and Congress.

Thanks to Sister Toldja for the reminder.

His physical presence may be gone but his wit, charm, humor and spirit will be with us forever.

An official website dedicated to Frank and his music is now available here.

I had the pleasure of seeing Sinatra live just one time and there was not one moment of disappointment as his performance was tremendous.

Below is one of my personal favorites.

I hope you enjoy, “My Way.”

HT: Glenn Reynolds