Thursday, June 15, 2006
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
The best place for cheesesteaks in Philly makes the news... Sprechen ze Deutch?
English only at Philly cheesesteak joint - Yahoo! News
English only at Philly cheesesteak joint - Yahoo! News
Weird Al just released a parody of James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" on his web site, as an mp3.
What's scary to me is that I have a file on my laptop timestamped June 1st - I was "inspired" after hearing the song for the 200,000th time that morning. I have to admit I looked at the real lyrics and now that I know what he's really singing it's not as bad as I originally thought, but no matter...
Still, I have to think, "great minds", right?? Yeah...
Weird Al's Lyrics here:
Weird Al releases new MP3
I removed my lyrics because after reading them again, and after a comment by my son that they didn't exactly make sense (YEAH!!! Let's hear it for EDUCATION). And actually, they're kinda mean. So they're gone.
--
It's no longer "Have a Coke and a Smile" - now it's "Have a Pepsi and Some Mentos..."
What's scary to me is that I have a file on my laptop timestamped June 1st - I was "inspired" after hearing the song for the 200,000th time that morning. I have to admit I looked at the real lyrics and now that I know what he's really singing it's not as bad as I originally thought, but no matter...
Still, I have to think, "great minds", right?? Yeah...
Weird Al's Lyrics here:
Weird Al releases new MP3
I removed my lyrics because after reading them again, and after a comment by my son that they didn't exactly make sense (YEAH!!! Let's hear it for EDUCATION). And actually, they're kinda mean. So they're gone.
--
It's no longer "Have a Coke and a Smile" - now it's "Have a Pepsi and Some Mentos..."
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Frank Zappa performed his classic "I Am the Slime" on Saturday Night Live... I remember watching it live.
YouTube - frank zappa-i am the slime: "t"
YouTube - frank zappa-i am the slime: "t"
Friday, May 05, 2006
California doesn't look too bad when you compare the number of schools listed to other states. My kids' school is ranked #535.
The 100 Best High Schools in America - Newsweek America's Best High Schools - MSNBC.com
The 100 Best High Schools in America - Newsweek America's Best High Schools - MSNBC.com
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Monday, May 01, 2006
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Want a free 16MB USB drive? go here and fill out the form; answers are 2, true, true, true.
Mystery Solved
Mystery Solved
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006
Ok, this is a bit TOO MUCH: an IN-n-OUT 100x100!!!!
What Up Willy! - Surfin, Hangin, Poker, and Life's other goodness: In-N-Out 100x100
What Up Willy! - Surfin, Hangin, Poker, and Life's other goodness: In-N-Out 100x100
Monday, January 23, 2006
Why does this remind me of a U2 song??
local6.com - News - Woman Says McDonald's Served Bloody Sundae
local6.com - News - Woman Says McDonald's Served Bloody Sundae
Friday, January 20, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
I'm sorry, but this one just... it's unique, that's for sure...
CARSTUCKGIRLS.com -- The car stuck and Pedal Pumping site !!!
CARSTUCKGIRLS.com -- The car stuck and Pedal Pumping site !!!
Friday, January 06, 2006
Thursday, January 05, 2006
I don't think I'd pay this much for shitty coffee....
USATODAY.com - Pricey coffee good to the last dropping
USATODAY.com - Pricey coffee good to the last dropping
Saturday, December 10, 2005
The Caleefornia gov in Rio, ogling and fondling... and something with carrots.
DevilDucky - Arnold Schwarzenegger: Carnival in Rio
DevilDucky - Arnold Schwarzenegger: Carnival in Rio
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Monday, November 07, 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
Friday, September 30, 2005
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Friday, July 29, 2005
Friday, July 22, 2005
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Friday, July 08, 2005
Gosh, you think so? Can you even imagine the opposite?? Duh.
U.S. transit system ill-prepared for terror strike, experts say - Computerworld
U.S. transit system ill-prepared for terror strike, experts say - Computerworld
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Friday, June 10, 2005
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Friday, May 06, 2005
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Christiane Amanpour made this same mistake today on KFWB at about 12:30pm... "first non-catholic pope in many centuries" - she probably meant "NON-ITALIAN"
CNN.com
Is the Pope a Catholic?
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Jonathan-Green/Festival-of-water-just-dont-go-in-the-river/2005/02/09/1107890272746.html?oneclick=true
And speaking of popes, some little misdeeds can haunt you for life. It would be remiss to let tomorrow's final Today Show appearance by veteran host Steve Liebmann pass without recalling an incident from the dark vaults of 1978.
Back then, Steve was doing breakfast radio on 2SM in Sydney - a station owned, coincidentally, by the Catholic Church.
News gathering was then a primitive art, one unblessed by the internet or 24-hour cable news. While Liebmann was on air, word came through that a certain Polish cardinal had just been made the new Pope.
Liebmann breathlessly announced the news to his audience, adding: "It is the first time in many centuries that we've had a non-Catholic Pope." Phones went crazy. Producers went crazy. Steve went crazy and quickly corrected the gaffe on-air.
He then went to the tape machine that logged the broadcast, took out scissors and did a fast edit on that particular 30 seconds, sensing that otherwise it would come to haunt him through endless Christmas blooper reels. Almost got away with it.
CNN.com
Is the Pope a Catholic?
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Jonathan-Green/Festival-of-water-just-dont-go-in-the-river/2005/02/09/1107890272746.html?oneclick=true
And speaking of popes, some little misdeeds can haunt you for life. It would be remiss to let tomorrow's final Today Show appearance by veteran host Steve Liebmann pass without recalling an incident from the dark vaults of 1978.
Back then, Steve was doing breakfast radio on 2SM in Sydney - a station owned, coincidentally, by the Catholic Church.
News gathering was then a primitive art, one unblessed by the internet or 24-hour cable news. While Liebmann was on air, word came through that a certain Polish cardinal had just been made the new Pope.
Liebmann breathlessly announced the news to his audience, adding: "It is the first time in many centuries that we've had a non-Catholic Pope." Phones went crazy. Producers went crazy. Steve went crazy and quickly corrected the gaffe on-air.
He then went to the tape machine that logged the broadcast, took out scissors and did a fast edit on that particular 30 seconds, sensing that otherwise it would come to haunt him through endless Christmas blooper reels. Almost got away with it.
A Black or Hispanic Pope??? How about a Jew?
This article is from 2003 - worth reading, I think...
Papal Chase - Will the next pope be black, Hispanic, American, a Jew? By Steven Waldman
This article is from 2003 - worth reading, I think...
Papal Chase - Will the next pope be black, Hispanic, American, a Jew? By Steven Waldman
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Some more GREAT photoshopping...
FARK.com: (1405260) Theme: Things that happened in movies in real life situations
FARK.com: (1405260) Theme: Things that happened in movies in real life situations
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Query Letters I Love: real movie storylines sent by aspiring writers... who need to keep their day job if they have one.
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Monday, December 20, 2004
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Monday, November 15, 2004
Friday, November 05, 2004
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Monday, October 18, 2004
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Thursday, September 23, 2004
The LA Times called attention to this site Weds - good pointers to all other kinds of food blogs...
Saute Wednesday
Saute Wednesday
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Uh, you probably don't want to buy this lock...
Kryptonite Evolution 2000 U- Lock hacked by a Bic pen - Misc. Gadgets - gadgets.engadget.com
Kryptonite Evolution 2000 U- Lock hacked by a Bic pen - Misc. Gadgets - gadgets.engadget.com
Saturday, September 11, 2004
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Friday, September 03, 2004
Fodors.com > From Fodors Travel Talk
(might be from Dave Barry)
Hurricane Preparation for Floridians
After this past week we all should be aware of hurricane preparations, but in case you need a refresher course:
We're about to enter the peak of the hurricane season. Any day now, you're going to turn on the TV and see a weather person pointing to some radar blob out in the Atlantic Ocean and making two basic meteorological points.
(1) There is no need to panic.
(2) We could all be killed.
Yes, hurricane season is an exciting time to be in Florida. If you're new to the area, you're probably wondering what you need to do to prepare for the possibility that we'll get hit by "the big one." Based on our insurance industry experiences, we recommend that you follow this simple three-step hurricane preparedness plan:
STEP 1: Buy enough food and bottled water to last your family for at least three days.
STEP 2: Put these supplies into your car.
STEP 3: Drive to Nebraska and remain there until Halloween.
Unfortunately, statistics show that most people will not follow this sensible plan. Most people will foolishly stay here in Florida. We'll start with one of the most important hurricane preparedness items:
Homeowner's Insurance:
If you own a home, you must have hurricane insurance. Fortunately, this insurance is cheap and easy to get, as long as your home meets two basic requirements:
(1) It is reasonably well-built, and
(2) It is located in Wisconsin
Unfortunately, if your home is located in! Florida, or any other area that might actually be hit by a hurricane, most insurance companies would prefer not to sell you hurricane insurance, because then they might be required to pay YOU money, and that is certainly not why they got into the insurance business in the first place. So you'll have to scrounge around for an insurance company, which will charge you an annual premium roughly equal to the replacement value of your house. At any moment, this company can drop you like used dental floss.
Shutters:
Your house should have hurricane shutters on all the windows and all the doors. There are several types of shutters, with advantages and disadvantages:
Plywood shutters: The advantage is that, because you make them yourself, they're cheap. The disadvantage is that they will probably blow away since you don't know what you are doing.
Sheet-metal shutters: The advantage is that these work well, once you get them all up. The disadvantage is that once you get them all up, your hands will be useless bleeding stumps, and it will be December.
Roll-down shutters: The advantages are that they're very easy to use, and will definitely protect your house. The disadvantage is that you will have to sell your house to pay for them.
Hurricane-proof windows: These are the newest wrinkle in hurricane protection: They look like ordinary windows, but they can withstand hurricane winds! You can be sure of this, because the salesman says so. He lives in Nebraska.
Hurricane Proofing your property:
As the hurricane approaches, check your yard for movable objects like barbecue grills, planters, patio furniture, visiting relatives, etc. You should, as a precaution, throw these items into your swimming pool (if you don't have a swimming pool, you should have one built (immediately). Otherwise, the hurricane winds will turn these objects into deadly missiles.
Evacuation Route:
If you live in a low-lying area, you should have an evacuation route planned out. (To determine whether you live in a low-lying area, look at your driver's license; if it says "Florida," you live in a low-lying area).
The purpose of having an evacuation route is to avoid being trapped in your home when a major storm hits. Instead, you will be trapped in a gigantic traffic jam several miles from your home, along with two hundred thousand other evacuees. So, as a bonus, you will not be lonely.
Hurricane Supplies:
If you don't evacuate, you will need a mess of supplies. Do not buy them now! Florida tradition requires that you wait until the last possible minute, then go to the supermarket and get into vicious fights with strangers over who gets the last can of SPAM. In addition to food and water, you will need the following supplies:
At least 23 flashlights and at least $167 worth of batteries that will turn out, when the power goes off, to be the wrong size for the flashlights.
Bleach. (No, I don't know what the bleach is for. NOBODY knows what the bleach is for, but it's traditional, so GET some!)
A big knife that you can strap to your leg. (This will be useless in a hurricane, but it looks cool.)
A large quantity of raw chicken, to placate the alligators. (Ask anybody who went through Andrew; after the hurricane, there WILL be irate alligators.)
$35,000 in cash or diamonds so that, after the hurricane passes, you can buy a generator from a man with no discernible teeth.
Of course these are just basic precautions. As the hurricane draws near, it is vitally important that you keep abreast of the situation by turning on your television and watching TV reporters in rain slickers stand right next to the ocean and tell you over and over how vitally important it is for everybody to stay away from the ocean.
Good luck, and remember: It's great living in Paradise!
(might be from Dave Barry)
Hurricane Preparation for Floridians
After this past week we all should be aware of hurricane preparations, but in case you need a refresher course:
We're about to enter the peak of the hurricane season. Any day now, you're going to turn on the TV and see a weather person pointing to some radar blob out in the Atlantic Ocean and making two basic meteorological points.
(1) There is no need to panic.
(2) We could all be killed.
Yes, hurricane season is an exciting time to be in Florida. If you're new to the area, you're probably wondering what you need to do to prepare for the possibility that we'll get hit by "the big one." Based on our insurance industry experiences, we recommend that you follow this simple three-step hurricane preparedness plan:
STEP 1: Buy enough food and bottled water to last your family for at least three days.
STEP 2: Put these supplies into your car.
STEP 3: Drive to Nebraska and remain there until Halloween.
Unfortunately, statistics show that most people will not follow this sensible plan. Most people will foolishly stay here in Florida. We'll start with one of the most important hurricane preparedness items:
Homeowner's Insurance:
If you own a home, you must have hurricane insurance. Fortunately, this insurance is cheap and easy to get, as long as your home meets two basic requirements:
(1) It is reasonably well-built, and
(2) It is located in Wisconsin
Unfortunately, if your home is located in! Florida, or any other area that might actually be hit by a hurricane, most insurance companies would prefer not to sell you hurricane insurance, because then they might be required to pay YOU money, and that is certainly not why they got into the insurance business in the first place. So you'll have to scrounge around for an insurance company, which will charge you an annual premium roughly equal to the replacement value of your house. At any moment, this company can drop you like used dental floss.
Shutters:
Your house should have hurricane shutters on all the windows and all the doors. There are several types of shutters, with advantages and disadvantages:
Plywood shutters: The advantage is that, because you make them yourself, they're cheap. The disadvantage is that they will probably blow away since you don't know what you are doing.
Sheet-metal shutters: The advantage is that these work well, once you get them all up. The disadvantage is that once you get them all up, your hands will be useless bleeding stumps, and it will be December.
Roll-down shutters: The advantages are that they're very easy to use, and will definitely protect your house. The disadvantage is that you will have to sell your house to pay for them.
Hurricane-proof windows: These are the newest wrinkle in hurricane protection: They look like ordinary windows, but they can withstand hurricane winds! You can be sure of this, because the salesman says so. He lives in Nebraska.
Hurricane Proofing your property:
As the hurricane approaches, check your yard for movable objects like barbecue grills, planters, patio furniture, visiting relatives, etc. You should, as a precaution, throw these items into your swimming pool (if you don't have a swimming pool, you should have one built (immediately). Otherwise, the hurricane winds will turn these objects into deadly missiles.
Evacuation Route:
If you live in a low-lying area, you should have an evacuation route planned out. (To determine whether you live in a low-lying area, look at your driver's license; if it says "Florida," you live in a low-lying area).
The purpose of having an evacuation route is to avoid being trapped in your home when a major storm hits. Instead, you will be trapped in a gigantic traffic jam several miles from your home, along with two hundred thousand other evacuees. So, as a bonus, you will not be lonely.
Hurricane Supplies:
If you don't evacuate, you will need a mess of supplies. Do not buy them now! Florida tradition requires that you wait until the last possible minute, then go to the supermarket and get into vicious fights with strangers over who gets the last can of SPAM. In addition to food and water, you will need the following supplies:
At least 23 flashlights and at least $167 worth of batteries that will turn out, when the power goes off, to be the wrong size for the flashlights.
Bleach. (No, I don't know what the bleach is for. NOBODY knows what the bleach is for, but it's traditional, so GET some!)
A big knife that you can strap to your leg. (This will be useless in a hurricane, but it looks cool.)
A large quantity of raw chicken, to placate the alligators. (Ask anybody who went through Andrew; after the hurricane, there WILL be irate alligators.)
$35,000 in cash or diamonds so that, after the hurricane passes, you can buy a generator from a man with no discernible teeth.
Of course these are just basic precautions. As the hurricane draws near, it is vitally important that you keep abreast of the situation by turning on your television and watching TV reporters in rain slickers stand right next to the ocean and tell you over and over how vitally important it is for everybody to stay away from the ocean.
Good luck, and remember: It's great living in Paradise!
Thursday, September 02, 2004
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