Sunday, December 28, 2008
Well This Is Encouraging
The United States has overtaken Germany to become the largest producer of wind energy in the world, generating enough capacity to eliminate the burning of 91 million barrels of oil per year.
According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), US wind producers enjoyed another record year of growth in 2008—the third in a row. The country now has an installed wind power capacity well in excess of 21,000 megawatts (MW), enough to supply electricity to over 5.5 million American homes.
According to Randall Swisher, AWEA Executive DIrector, “Wind energy installations are well ahead of the curve for contributing 20% of the U.S. electric power supply by 2030 as envisioned by the U.S. Department of Energy.”
Amazingly, this rapid progress was achieved under a governing administration that to many seemed, at best, indifferent to the plight of the renewable energy industry. If the US wind power industry is capable of becoming a world-leader during such times, it seems quite likely that the picture could improve even further with a more sympathetic leader at the helm.
(from cleantechnica.com)
According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), US wind producers enjoyed another record year of growth in 2008—the third in a row. The country now has an installed wind power capacity well in excess of 21,000 megawatts (MW), enough to supply electricity to over 5.5 million American homes.
According to Randall Swisher, AWEA Executive DIrector, “Wind energy installations are well ahead of the curve for contributing 20% of the U.S. electric power supply by 2030 as envisioned by the U.S. Department of Energy.”
Amazingly, this rapid progress was achieved under a governing administration that to many seemed, at best, indifferent to the plight of the renewable energy industry. If the US wind power industry is capable of becoming a world-leader during such times, it seems quite likely that the picture could improve even further with a more sympathetic leader at the helm.
(from cleantechnica.com)
Thursday, December 25, 2008
And In Other TV News...
USA Today's Top 10 Best TV Shows of 2008
Mad Men (AMC)
Lost (ABC)
Pushing Daisies (ABC)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
True Blood (HBO)
Fringe (FOX)
The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)
Dexter (Showtime)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
And their five runners-up:
30 Rock (NBC)
The Mentalist (CBS)
CSI (CBS)
Eli Stone (ABC)
Little Britian USA (HBO)
Various other superlatives:
"Gone Too Soon"
Pushing Daisies (ABC)
"Gone, Never To Be Forgotten"
The Wire (HBO)
"Gone Plain Nuts"
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
"Odd Trend Of The Year"
Dating the dead.
"Worst Show Of The Year"
The Baby Borrowers (NBC)
"The Rest Of The Worst"
The Moment of Truth (FOX)
Knight Rider (NBC)
My Own Worst Enemy (NBC)
Kath & Kim (NBC)
Momma's Boys (NBC)
House of Payne (TBS)
Related Blogger's Note: Man, I'm glad I don't work with NBC.
"Best TV Special Not On TV"
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
"TV Star Of The Year"
Tina Fey
Mad Men (AMC)
Lost (ABC)
Pushing Daisies (ABC)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
True Blood (HBO)
Fringe (FOX)
The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)
Dexter (Showtime)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
And their five runners-up:
30 Rock (NBC)
The Mentalist (CBS)
CSI (CBS)
Eli Stone (ABC)
Little Britian USA (HBO)
Various other superlatives:
"Gone Too Soon"
Pushing Daisies (ABC)
"Gone, Never To Be Forgotten"
The Wire (HBO)
"Gone Plain Nuts"
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
"Odd Trend Of The Year"
Dating the dead.
"Worst Show Of The Year"
The Baby Borrowers (NBC)
"The Rest Of The Worst"
The Moment of Truth (FOX)
Knight Rider (NBC)
My Own Worst Enemy (NBC)
Kath & Kim (NBC)
Momma's Boys (NBC)
House of Payne (TBS)
Related Blogger's Note: Man, I'm glad I don't work with NBC.
"Best TV Special Not On TV"
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
"TV Star Of The Year"
Tina Fey
Top 10 Most Pirated TV Shows of 2008
01) Lost
02) Heroes
03) Prison Break
04) Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
05) Desperate Housewives
06) Stargate Atlantis
07) Dexter
08) House
09) Grey's Anatomy
10) Smallville
(from torrentfreak)
Blogger's Note: I find it interesting that 8 of the 10 most pirated shows are aired on free network television.
02) Heroes
03) Prison Break
04) Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
05) Desperate Housewives
06) Stargate Atlantis
07) Dexter
08) House
09) Grey's Anatomy
10) Smallville
(from torrentfreak)
Blogger's Note: I find it interesting that 8 of the 10 most pirated shows are aired on free network television.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
But Who Will Choreograph The Oscars?
If you're still looking for a New Year's resolution, consider focusing your efforts on stopping the gays.
Pope Benedict said on Monday that saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behavior was just as important as saving the rainforest from destruction.
(info from reuters)
Pope Benedict said on Monday that saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behavior was just as important as saving the rainforest from destruction.
(info from reuters)
Happy Festivus!
How Festivus was born...
Frank Costanza: Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way.
Cosmo Kramer: What happened to the doll?
Frank Costanza: It was destroyed. But out of that a new holiday was born … a Festivus for the rest of us!
Cosmo Kramer: That must've been some kind of doll.
Frank Costanza: She was.
Monday, December 22, 2008
"Star Wars" - An A Cappella Tribute To John Williams
Blogger's Note: I guess this has been around for a little while but it's the first I've seen of it.
Friday, December 19, 2008
O, meh
Here's what Ben Kuchera, Gaming Editor for Ars Technica, has to say about Sony's "Home" for the Playstation 3...
Imagine if all the sexist idiots from Xbox Live suddenly had 3D avatars and sat around a movie theater that looped the trailer for Twilight, hoping a woman walks in so they can compliment her breasts and then dance around her. Imagine a version of Second Life where you couldn't create anything, but you're welcome to buy a new Diesel shirt or wait in line to play chess. This is supposed to be Sony's answer to Xbox Live, a way for gamers to socialize and hang out. The problem is you don't actually want to know most of the gamers who play online, and you certainly don't want to be forced to spend time with them in any kind of physical space, even if it is virtual physical space. If that's even possible.He also shared the following comments from the site's forum:
"So I'm wondering, did Sony maybe remove voice chat because of how vulgar things were getting? I don't know if you all heard the same things I was, but it was getting bad. From the closed beta to what we have now, Home has become one ****ing hostile **** place," Onyx wrote. "Yeah, this was all to be expected, but from the closed Beta to now it's turned the Home experience closer to walking through the worst part of town. You can't walk far without finding people yelling obscene crap back and forth. So maybe they're tweaking the default voice settings, because Sony is going to have a real problem selling this world to families."
Another commenter described Home as "a corporate dystopia," saying "you're only able to express yourself if you're willing to pay."
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Best & Worst TV Moments of 2008
Warning: Some of these contain plot elements from shows that aired this year. If you're behind on your DVR or waiting for the DVD set, you may want to avert your eyes.
BEST: Sarah Silverman lands Matt Damon; Jimmy Kimmel retaliates
In late January, Sarah Silverman made a joke video for then-boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel, informing him (in no uncertain terms) that she was having an intimate relationship with actor Matt Damon. Funnyman Kimmel then shot back with a little video valentine of his own, in which he informed Silverman that he too was having an affair. With Ben Affleck.
WORST: All of 'Rosie Live!'
It's not you, Rosie. It was "Rosie Live!" Somewhere between the awkward opening with Liza Minelli, a pie-in-the-face bit with Conan O'Brien and a surprise appearance by Clay Aiken (in "Monty Python" garb), O'Donnell's plans to revive the weekly variety show as a viable format died a quick death.
BEST: The Michael Scott-Holly rap in ‘The Office’
Poor Michael Scott. He’s the boss of Dunder Mifflin, but he gets less than no respect from his inferiors; they don’t even laugh at his jokes. Well, Michael finally met his match in new employee Holly. Not only is she pretty, she also shares Michael’s, er, questionable sense of humor, as evidenced by this rap.
WORST: Denny's (latest) return on 'Grey's Anatomy'
The love story between Dr. Izzie Stevens and patient Denny Duquette was touching in season 2 and when he died it was downright heartbreaking. But now in season 5, seeing him as a figment of Izzie's hallucination is over the top and hard to watch. Times TV critic Mary McNamara says it best: "Even the most dedicated "Grey's" fan has had her ... faith rattled to the point of simple bone weariness." Sad, but true.
BEST: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler put on their best Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton
It was the first time we saw Fey as the Alaska governor who can see Russia from her house. It was kind of scary, to be honest. A little too close to the real thing. (Ditto the pair's later recreation of Palin's interview with Katie Couric.) But nothing on "Saturday Night Live" has made us laugh as hard since.
WORST: The sad demise of Michael on "Lost"
The fourth season of this increasingly complex puzzle box of a series was a triumph in many ways, from its ability to adapt to the strike-shortened schedule to its never-ending ability to surprise with narrative zig-zags. But one element left fans scratching their heads. After e left the island at the end of the second season, many speculated about the fate of Michael (Harold Perrineau). Did he reach the mainland? Did he live happily ever after with his son? The answer came this season, with Michael returning on a freighter as a spy for the series' evil mastermind, Ben. But just when it appeared his fuller role was coming to fruition, he got blown to kingdom come. Why did they bring him back only to kill him again so soon, fans wondered. Perrineau wondered the same thing in a widely distributed interview with TV Guide.
BEST: 'Desperate Housewives' make a five-year leap
It could have been a jump-the-shark moment, but instead, "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry's time jump reinvigorated a show that was already on a Dana Delaney-juiced high. It separated lovebirds Susan and Mike, made Bree into a Martha Stewart-esque mogul, gave Tom and Lynnette some problematic teenagers, and rounded out Gaby literally and figuratively.
WORST: ‘Real’ artists ragging on reality hosts
Things got very tense very fast at this year’s Emmy awards, when a group of reality TV hosts were tapped to emcee the festivities. Howie Mandell, Ryan Seacrest, Jeff Probst, Tom Bergeron and Heidi Klum starred in a flat and awkward opening sketch about having no script to read from. Emmy winner Jeremy Piven said of the bit, "I thought we were being punked." Oh, lighten up, Pivs.
BEST: Sylar sawing Claire’s head open on "Heroes"
In an otherwise meh season, the premiere of "Heroes" gave viewers hope. Gabriel Sylar, the killer, finally found Claire, the cheerleader, alone at home. He stalked her, trapped her, then finally got what he wanted -- her brain. Well, a piece anyway, and yeah, she can heal from anything so she was fine. But now Sylar can't be killed and has a smorgasbord of powered people to choose from. That put a whole new wrinkle in the program.
WORST: Britney Spears attempts Video Music Awards comeback No. 2....and that's it?
No surprise boas or striptease performances. No surprise smooches with fellow pop stars. Instead we got Britney in a lame opening sketch with otherwise funny actor Jonah Hill, and a welcome address that ran less than a minute long. Don't get us wrong, we're loving "Circus," but during the 2008 MTV VMAs we kind of missed crazy Britney.
BEST: David Letterman tears into John McCain for bailing on 'Late Show' appearance
Don't stand Dave up. And don't tell him you're on your way to D.C. to help with the financial bailout plan if you're really just prepping to talk instead to Katie Couric. Dave will bury you: “I was thinking about this – John, John, here’s how it works: You don’t come to see me … you don’t come to see me? Well, we might not see you on Inauguration Day. That’s how it works. You see?”
BEST: Finding Earth on ‘Battlestar Galactica’
It's always good to have a goal, and since the show started and the Cylons bombed the 12 Colonies, this has been the aim of the "Battlestar Galactica" and its surrounding vessels. Yay?Is it Earth? If it is, what the heck happened? What will the humans do about the Cylons? Frak, there's still more to learn.
BEST: Paula Abdul’s moment of confusion on ‘American Idol’
Paula Abdul’s wacky demeanor has long amused “American Idol” fans, but the petite judge outdid herself this season, when assessing dredlocked contestant Jason Castro's performance."First song, I loved hearing your lower register, which we never really hear,” Abdul told Castro. "The second song, I felt like your usual charm was missing for me. It kind of left me a little empty."There was just one problem: Castro had only performed one song. "Just on the first song, just the first one," Randy Jackson corrected, as the audience let out a collective “huh?”
WORST: Padma Lakshmi spits out dessert on 'Top Chef'
Look at that face. Do you want to see that face gagging up food? Up close? The producers of Bravo's culinary competition should have known better. Sure, it was priceless to see Ariane's too too sweet dessert trigger the former model's upchuck reflex, but did they really need to zoom in when she reached for the napkin? Probably not.
BEST: The final season of 'The Shield,' start to finish
It was like a 13-hour climax, watching Vic Mackey's world crumble around him, the tragic results of Shane's "family meeting," a shocked Ronnie getting comeuppance after blindly following for so long. And then the series' final moment where Vic's brave front finally relents and four lonesome minutes of guilt set in. Pure TV watching satisfaction.
BEST: The continued evolution of the relationship betwen Eric and Tami Taylor on 'Friday Night Lights.'
"Friday Night Lights" has always nailed the difficulty in maintaining an adult relationship. This season, as the show airs on DirecTV, has been no different. The promotion of Tami to principal has added a new dynamic to the very real marriage, as Eric has been forced to adjust to a new role. "You know who I miss? I miss the coach's wife," he said early in this season. Rather than get angry, Tami does him one better. "You know who I can't wait to meet? The principal's husband."
WORST: Former siblings Justin and Rebecca get romantic on 'Brothers & Sisters'
We know, we know. Rebecca was never technically Justin's sister. And yes, you could see the move coming from a mile away. (Both of them are young and hot. What else is a primetime soap opera to do?) Still, Justin and Rebecca operated as siblings for the better part of an entire season and the weirdness of seeing them jump each other, frankly, has never gone away.
BEST: Nene and Kim throw down during 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' reunion
After would-be country star Kim revealed that her on-and-off mystery man, known on the show as "Big Papa," wasn't exactly single, former best friend Nene took aim: "Close your legs to married men, Kim. Close your legs to married men. Close your legs to married men." It was way, way, way better than anything that ever went down between Lauren and Heidi.
BEST: 'The Wire' says goodbye
For five seasons, you were told that "The Wire" was the best show on TV you weren't watching. Perhaps you caught up with the series on DVD midway through its run or perhaps you shunned it -- too complex, too dark, too heavy. Either way, the series conclusion in March was reason to rejoice. For the fans, it was that rare accomplishment of a great series that was able to go out on its own terms without descending into self-parody. Officer McNulty looking out over the Baltimore skyline while the fates of the diverse cast were played out in montage was stirring, appropriate and a little sad in its unflinching reality. For the non-fans, the burden of guilt had been lifted. Finally, you could TiVo "Rock of Love" without shame.
(from latimes.com)
BEST: Sarah Silverman lands Matt Damon; Jimmy Kimmel retaliates
In late January, Sarah Silverman made a joke video for then-boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel, informing him (in no uncertain terms) that she was having an intimate relationship with actor Matt Damon. Funnyman Kimmel then shot back with a little video valentine of his own, in which he informed Silverman that he too was having an affair. With Ben Affleck.
WORST: All of 'Rosie Live!'
It's not you, Rosie. It was "Rosie Live!" Somewhere between the awkward opening with Liza Minelli, a pie-in-the-face bit with Conan O'Brien and a surprise appearance by Clay Aiken (in "Monty Python" garb), O'Donnell's plans to revive the weekly variety show as a viable format died a quick death.
BEST: The Michael Scott-Holly rap in ‘The Office’
Poor Michael Scott. He’s the boss of Dunder Mifflin, but he gets less than no respect from his inferiors; they don’t even laugh at his jokes. Well, Michael finally met his match in new employee Holly. Not only is she pretty, she also shares Michael’s, er, questionable sense of humor, as evidenced by this rap.
WORST: Denny's (latest) return on 'Grey's Anatomy'
The love story between Dr. Izzie Stevens and patient Denny Duquette was touching in season 2 and when he died it was downright heartbreaking. But now in season 5, seeing him as a figment of Izzie's hallucination is over the top and hard to watch. Times TV critic Mary McNamara says it best: "Even the most dedicated "Grey's" fan has had her ... faith rattled to the point of simple bone weariness." Sad, but true.
BEST: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler put on their best Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton
It was the first time we saw Fey as the Alaska governor who can see Russia from her house. It was kind of scary, to be honest. A little too close to the real thing. (Ditto the pair's later recreation of Palin's interview with Katie Couric.) But nothing on "Saturday Night Live" has made us laugh as hard since.
WORST: The sad demise of Michael on "Lost"
The fourth season of this increasingly complex puzzle box of a series was a triumph in many ways, from its ability to adapt to the strike-shortened schedule to its never-ending ability to surprise with narrative zig-zags. But one element left fans scratching their heads. After e left the island at the end of the second season, many speculated about the fate of Michael (Harold Perrineau). Did he reach the mainland? Did he live happily ever after with his son? The answer came this season, with Michael returning on a freighter as a spy for the series' evil mastermind, Ben. But just when it appeared his fuller role was coming to fruition, he got blown to kingdom come. Why did they bring him back only to kill him again so soon, fans wondered. Perrineau wondered the same thing in a widely distributed interview with TV Guide.
BEST: 'Desperate Housewives' make a five-year leap
It could have been a jump-the-shark moment, but instead, "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry's time jump reinvigorated a show that was already on a Dana Delaney-juiced high. It separated lovebirds Susan and Mike, made Bree into a Martha Stewart-esque mogul, gave Tom and Lynnette some problematic teenagers, and rounded out Gaby literally and figuratively.
WORST: ‘Real’ artists ragging on reality hosts
Things got very tense very fast at this year’s Emmy awards, when a group of reality TV hosts were tapped to emcee the festivities. Howie Mandell, Ryan Seacrest, Jeff Probst, Tom Bergeron and Heidi Klum starred in a flat and awkward opening sketch about having no script to read from. Emmy winner Jeremy Piven said of the bit, "I thought we were being punked." Oh, lighten up, Pivs.
BEST: Sylar sawing Claire’s head open on "Heroes"
In an otherwise meh season, the premiere of "Heroes" gave viewers hope. Gabriel Sylar, the killer, finally found Claire, the cheerleader, alone at home. He stalked her, trapped her, then finally got what he wanted -- her brain. Well, a piece anyway, and yeah, she can heal from anything so she was fine. But now Sylar can't be killed and has a smorgasbord of powered people to choose from. That put a whole new wrinkle in the program.
WORST: Britney Spears attempts Video Music Awards comeback No. 2....and that's it?
No surprise boas or striptease performances. No surprise smooches with fellow pop stars. Instead we got Britney in a lame opening sketch with otherwise funny actor Jonah Hill, and a welcome address that ran less than a minute long. Don't get us wrong, we're loving "Circus," but during the 2008 MTV VMAs we kind of missed crazy Britney.
BEST: David Letterman tears into John McCain for bailing on 'Late Show' appearance
Don't stand Dave up. And don't tell him you're on your way to D.C. to help with the financial bailout plan if you're really just prepping to talk instead to Katie Couric. Dave will bury you: “I was thinking about this – John, John, here’s how it works: You don’t come to see me … you don’t come to see me? Well, we might not see you on Inauguration Day. That’s how it works. You see?”
BEST: Finding Earth on ‘Battlestar Galactica’
It's always good to have a goal, and since the show started and the Cylons bombed the 12 Colonies, this has been the aim of the "Battlestar Galactica" and its surrounding vessels. Yay?Is it Earth? If it is, what the heck happened? What will the humans do about the Cylons? Frak, there's still more to learn.
BEST: Paula Abdul’s moment of confusion on ‘American Idol’
Paula Abdul’s wacky demeanor has long amused “American Idol” fans, but the petite judge outdid herself this season, when assessing dredlocked contestant Jason Castro's performance."First song, I loved hearing your lower register, which we never really hear,” Abdul told Castro. "The second song, I felt like your usual charm was missing for me. It kind of left me a little empty."There was just one problem: Castro had only performed one song. "Just on the first song, just the first one," Randy Jackson corrected, as the audience let out a collective “huh?”
WORST: Padma Lakshmi spits out dessert on 'Top Chef'
Look at that face. Do you want to see that face gagging up food? Up close? The producers of Bravo's culinary competition should have known better. Sure, it was priceless to see Ariane's too too sweet dessert trigger the former model's upchuck reflex, but did they really need to zoom in when she reached for the napkin? Probably not.
BEST: The final season of 'The Shield,' start to finish
It was like a 13-hour climax, watching Vic Mackey's world crumble around him, the tragic results of Shane's "family meeting," a shocked Ronnie getting comeuppance after blindly following for so long. And then the series' final moment where Vic's brave front finally relents and four lonesome minutes of guilt set in. Pure TV watching satisfaction.
BEST: The continued evolution of the relationship betwen Eric and Tami Taylor on 'Friday Night Lights.'
"Friday Night Lights" has always nailed the difficulty in maintaining an adult relationship. This season, as the show airs on DirecTV, has been no different. The promotion of Tami to principal has added a new dynamic to the very real marriage, as Eric has been forced to adjust to a new role. "You know who I miss? I miss the coach's wife," he said early in this season. Rather than get angry, Tami does him one better. "You know who I can't wait to meet? The principal's husband."
WORST: Former siblings Justin and Rebecca get romantic on 'Brothers & Sisters'
We know, we know. Rebecca was never technically Justin's sister. And yes, you could see the move coming from a mile away. (Both of them are young and hot. What else is a primetime soap opera to do?) Still, Justin and Rebecca operated as siblings for the better part of an entire season and the weirdness of seeing them jump each other, frankly, has never gone away.
BEST: Nene and Kim throw down during 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' reunion
After would-be country star Kim revealed that her on-and-off mystery man, known on the show as "Big Papa," wasn't exactly single, former best friend Nene took aim: "Close your legs to married men, Kim. Close your legs to married men. Close your legs to married men." It was way, way, way better than anything that ever went down between Lauren and Heidi.
BEST: 'The Wire' says goodbye
For five seasons, you were told that "The Wire" was the best show on TV you weren't watching. Perhaps you caught up with the series on DVD midway through its run or perhaps you shunned it -- too complex, too dark, too heavy. Either way, the series conclusion in March was reason to rejoice. For the fans, it was that rare accomplishment of a great series that was able to go out on its own terms without descending into self-parody. Officer McNulty looking out over the Baltimore skyline while the fates of the diverse cast were played out in montage was stirring, appropriate and a little sad in its unflinching reality. For the non-fans, the burden of guilt had been lifted. Finally, you could TiVo "Rock of Love" without shame.
(from latimes.com)
Sunday, December 14, 2008
It's For The Rest Of Us!
Festivus, the holiday celebration popularized by the television show Seinfeld, has been granted a display at the Washington state Capitol.
When atheists placed a competing display to the nativity scene at the Washington state Capitol, it made for an odd story. It is only the second state capitol with an atheist display. The Festivus display turns an odd story even odder.
Festivus was originally created by writer Dan O’Keefe and popularized by his son Daniel in a Seinfeld episode. Festivus is becoming something more a Seinfeld episode, however. Festivus is celebrated December 23 with an “Airing of Grievances,” “Feats of Strength” and a Festivus pole. Here are a few examples of its celebration:
In 2005, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle was presented with a Festivus pole that he displayed in his living room that holiday season.
In 2007, a Festivus pole was put up at Green Bay’s City Hall in response to a Nativity scene.
On December 5 of this year, Five Points, a neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina held a Festivus parade with a grand marshal, dogs decorated in Christmas lights, Airing of Grievances and plenty of Festivus poles.
According to Festivusbook.com, celebrations aren’t only in the U.S., but in Canada and Europe too.
(from foolocracy.com)
When atheists placed a competing display to the nativity scene at the Washington state Capitol, it made for an odd story. It is only the second state capitol with an atheist display. The Festivus display turns an odd story even odder.
Festivus was originally created by writer Dan O’Keefe and popularized by his son Daniel in a Seinfeld episode. Festivus is becoming something more a Seinfeld episode, however. Festivus is celebrated December 23 with an “Airing of Grievances,” “Feats of Strength” and a Festivus pole. Here are a few examples of its celebration:
In 2005, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle was presented with a Festivus pole that he displayed in his living room that holiday season.
In 2007, a Festivus pole was put up at Green Bay’s City Hall in response to a Nativity scene.
On December 5 of this year, Five Points, a neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina held a Festivus parade with a grand marshal, dogs decorated in Christmas lights, Airing of Grievances and plenty of Festivus poles.
According to Festivusbook.com, celebrations aren’t only in the U.S., but in Canada and Europe too.
(from foolocracy.com)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
John Stewart Discusses Gay Marriage With Mike Huckabee
Fantastic Interview.
(thanks to Greg for the link)
(thanks to Greg for the link)
This One Is For The Straight Guys [updated]
10 Chick Flicks That Actually Don't Suck
10) The Craft
09) Love & Basketball
08) Mean Girls
07) Set It Off
06) Clueless
05) Shrek
04) Gia
03) Out Of Sight
02) Knocked Up
01) Bound
(from king-mag.com)
Blogger's Note: Mean Girls honestly does not suck!
[update] It seems appropriate to form our own list of "Chick Flicks That Don't Suck." As you can see, the person who created this list added many titles that simply feature scenes that a typical straight guy would find appealing. As Greg put it, in the case of Gia, "girl-on-girl does not = chick flick."
Here are the suggestions so far:
Mean Girls
When Harry Met Sally
Sleepless In Seattle
The Devil Wears Prada
You've Got Mail
Love Actually
Four Weddings And A Funeral
Notting Hill
The Princess Bride
Please leave more of your suggested titles in the comment section and I'll add them to the list. BTW, I realize I'm not a straight guy but I do own both The Rock and Con Air on Blu-Ray so suck it, I'm contributing.
10) The Craft
09) Love & Basketball
08) Mean Girls
07) Set It Off
06) Clueless
05) Shrek
04) Gia
03) Out Of Sight
02) Knocked Up
01) Bound
(from king-mag.com)
Blogger's Note: Mean Girls honestly does not suck!
[update] It seems appropriate to form our own list of "Chick Flicks That Don't Suck." As you can see, the person who created this list added many titles that simply feature scenes that a typical straight guy would find appealing. As Greg put it, in the case of Gia, "girl-on-girl does not = chick flick."
Here are the suggestions so far:
Mean Girls
When Harry Met Sally
Sleepless In Seattle
The Devil Wears Prada
You've Got Mail
Love Actually
Four Weddings And A Funeral
Notting Hill
The Princess Bride
Please leave more of your suggested titles in the comment section and I'll add them to the list. BTW, I realize I'm not a straight guy but I do own both The Rock and Con Air on Blu-Ray so suck it, I'm contributing.
Monday, December 08, 2008
The Top 10 Quotes Of 2008
1) "It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America."
—Barack Obama, U.S. President-elect, during his victory speech in Chicago's Grant Park after winning the 2008 Presidential election
2) "So you'll walk me down the aisle?"
—Ellen DeGeneres, talk-show host, to Republican presidential candidate John McCain, after he told her that while he opposes gay marriage, he wishes her every happiness. DeGeneres and partner Portia de Rossi wed in August in California, just two months before the state passed a referendum banning gay marriage
3) "Think of us like a coast guard."
—Sugule Ali, spokesman for a group of Somali pirates, rationalizing their seizure of a Ukrainian ship off the coast of Somalia on Sept. 24
4) "If I had perfect foresight, I would never have taken this job in the first place."
—Richard F. Syron, Freddie Mac's chief executive, dismissing claims that he ignored internal warnings that could have prevented the mortgage company's fiscal crisis
5) "Only God who appointed me will remove me."
—Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, refusing to cede power to opponent Morgan Tsvangirai regardless of the results of a June 27 runoff election
6) "It's the longest Hail Mary pass in the history of either football or Marys."
—Barney Frank, Democratic Massachusetts Senator, on John McCain's announcement that he would suspend his presidential campaign to rush back to Washington and focus on fixing America's ailing economy
7) "So?"
—Dick Cheney, when told that two-thirds of Americans did not support the war in Iraq, arguing that polling should not dictate the war's conduct
8) "I thought I'd host an end of the world party, but the media might take it seriously."
—Stephen Hawking, on the activation of the Large Hadron Collider, which some scientists speculated could inadvertently destroy the planet
9) "The path will be a little easier next time."
—Hillary Clinton, thanking her supporters after ending her bid to become the first female President of the United States
10) "They needed a small, victorious war."
—Vladimir Putin, Russian Prime Minister, claiming the U.S. engineered the Georgia conflict to boost support for the Republican party
(from time.com)
—Barack Obama, U.S. President-elect, during his victory speech in Chicago's Grant Park after winning the 2008 Presidential election
2) "So you'll walk me down the aisle?"
—Ellen DeGeneres, talk-show host, to Republican presidential candidate John McCain, after he told her that while he opposes gay marriage, he wishes her every happiness. DeGeneres and partner Portia de Rossi wed in August in California, just two months before the state passed a referendum banning gay marriage
3) "Think of us like a coast guard."
—Sugule Ali, spokesman for a group of Somali pirates, rationalizing their seizure of a Ukrainian ship off the coast of Somalia on Sept. 24
4) "If I had perfect foresight, I would never have taken this job in the first place."
—Richard F. Syron, Freddie Mac's chief executive, dismissing claims that he ignored internal warnings that could have prevented the mortgage company's fiscal crisis
5) "Only God who appointed me will remove me."
—Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, refusing to cede power to opponent Morgan Tsvangirai regardless of the results of a June 27 runoff election
6) "It's the longest Hail Mary pass in the history of either football or Marys."
—Barney Frank, Democratic Massachusetts Senator, on John McCain's announcement that he would suspend his presidential campaign to rush back to Washington and focus on fixing America's ailing economy
7) "So?"
—Dick Cheney, when told that two-thirds of Americans did not support the war in Iraq, arguing that polling should not dictate the war's conduct
8) "I thought I'd host an end of the world party, but the media might take it seriously."
—Stephen Hawking, on the activation of the Large Hadron Collider, which some scientists speculated could inadvertently destroy the planet
9) "The path will be a little easier next time."
—Hillary Clinton, thanking her supporters after ending her bid to become the first female President of the United States
10) "They needed a small, victorious war."
—Vladimir Putin, Russian Prime Minister, claiming the U.S. engineered the Georgia conflict to boost support for the Republican party
(from time.com)
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Master Blasters
Moviefone's Top 25 Sci-Fi Films Of All Time:
25) Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
24) Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)
23) It Came From Outer Space (1953)
22) Galaxy Quest (1999)
21) Robocop (1987)
20) Tron (1982)
19) 12 Monkeys (1995)
18) Soylent Green (1973)
17) Brazil (1985)
16) 2001: A Space Odessey (1968)
15) Planet of the Apes (1968)
14) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
13) E.T. (1982)
12) Metropolis (1927)
11) Terminator (1984)
10) Forbidden Planet (1956)
09) Alien (1979)
08) The Thing (1982)
07) Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
06) The Matrix (1999)
05) The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
04) Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
03) Aliens (1986)
02) Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
01) Blade Runner (1982)
25) Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
24) Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)
23) It Came From Outer Space (1953)
22) Galaxy Quest (1999)
21) Robocop (1987)
20) Tron (1982)
19) 12 Monkeys (1995)
18) Soylent Green (1973)
17) Brazil (1985)
16) 2001: A Space Odessey (1968)
15) Planet of the Apes (1968)
14) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
13) E.T. (1982)
12) Metropolis (1927)
11) Terminator (1984)
10) Forbidden Planet (1956)
09) Alien (1979)
08) The Thing (1982)
07) Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
06) The Matrix (1999)
05) The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
04) Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
03) Aliens (1986)
02) Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
01) Blade Runner (1982)
Friday, December 05, 2008
5 Things I Learned From My Recent Nielsen Meeting
In 1950, the average number of channels available per household was 3.8. In 2008, the average is now 116 channels.
The average American household in 1980 viewed 6 hours 36 minutes of television per day. In 2008, the average household views 8 hours 43 minutes per day.
In the span of one year, DVR useage grew from 17.8% of TV households in May 07 to 24.4% of households in July 08.
Approximately 80% of DVR playback occurs within 24 hours of initial recording.
"Gossip Girl" is the most DVR'd show on television.
The average American household in 1980 viewed 6 hours 36 minutes of television per day. In 2008, the average household views 8 hours 43 minutes per day.
In the span of one year, DVR useage grew from 17.8% of TV households in May 07 to 24.4% of households in July 08.
Approximately 80% of DVR playback occurs within 24 hours of initial recording.
"Gossip Girl" is the most DVR'd show on television.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Top Ten Best Things About The Golden Girls
Every so often I meet someone who just isn't able to fully understand what it is about The Golden Girls that I find so gosh darned appealing. To those people, I hope this article helps...
10. Sixty and Still Gettin' Some
The ladies of Miami Beach didn't sit around playing bridge. Yeah, I could go on and on about how The Golden Girls was well-written and smart and so on, and sure, it most certainly was. But one of the show's best qualities was that it proved that mature ladies still have sex, want sex, and enjoy sex. The fact that this show promoted that thought was nothing short of revolutionary at the time. Plus, it was just funny as Hell to witness Blanche bed everyone from a shoe salesman to Santa Claus.
9. Some of the Best One-Liners in Network Television History
My gay male friends and I have often gone head to head in Golden Girls quote-offs (I always emerge defeated, of course), but seriously, who can forget "I see little orbs of sunshine in a bag!" and "Like the fatal blossom of the jimson weed, I entice with my fragrance, but can provide no succor." And there's always "Oh I do! I do believe in sluts," "I lost Butter Queen, haven't I suffered enough?" and "I know I'm not dreaming because there are no boy dancers." Still want more? I don't blame you.
8. Gay-Friendly Before It Was Hip
Consider this: Dorothy's old friend, a lesbian, falling for Rose ("Lesbian, Blanche, not Lebanese!"), Blanche's brother Clayton bringing his boyfriend to visit, or the girls speaking honestly about HIV at a time when many were still afraid to touch people with AIDS. It's no surprise then that The Golden Girls has rightly earned a strong following among gay people, especially men, since it first aired. (I'm pretty sure the catty one-liners have something to do with it, too.) Television in the '80s was still trying to figure out how to tackle the topic of homosexuality, but The Golden Girls pulled it off just right without ever getting preachy or breaking away from the humor that made the show famous.
7. Cheesecake
A better ad for cheesecake than The Golden Girls? I don't think so. Not only were our sassy gal pals gettin' some, they weren't afraid to chow down either. Sure, they fretted about their weight every once in a while, but they knew that there weren't any problems they couldn't solve by sitting around the kitchen table and pulling out a Sara Lee. Yum.
6. Catching Glimpses of Random Celebrities Who Were Not Yet Celebrities While Watching Reruns
True, we didn't know it at the time, but Miss Hipster herself Jenny Lewis once played a conniving Sunshine Girl on the double G, and a very young George Clooney had several scenes as a cop on stakeout at the gals' pad. (Blanche tucks him in at night, but don't worry...no hanky panky.) There was even a famous blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment with Quentin Tarantino as an Elvis impersonator.
5. Stories from Sicily, St. Olaf, Brooklyn, or the Deep South
Why didn't my grandmothers tell me stories like this? No, all I ever heard about was escaping Communist Cuba and how hard it was to work as a seamstress to put my father through school, blah blah blah. Dorothy, Rose, Sophia, and Blanche each had their own territory to mine as they spun stories that were homey, bawdy, and hilarious all at once, creating the real heart of the show. Answer me this: Can you shoot a herring out of a cannon?
4. The Girls in Hot Pants!
Whether dressed in top hats and dancing in the hospital or just gettin' funky in their own living room, Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and even Sophia (hey, she was in a pizza commercial once) were always looking for creative outlets, from dressing up as Chicken Little and pals to staging a talent-filled telethon to save a lighthouse. Moments like these reminded us that Estelle Getty, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Bea Arthur were not just quick with a joke, but were (and are) truly legendary performers.
3. It Taught Me About Menopause
I still vividly remember sitting in the basement with my parents watching the famous menopause episode and feeling intensely uncomfortable as the girls discussed Blanche's change of life. ("Menopause was wonderful for me!" "I never had PMS, but I had a BMW," and so on.) Still, I'm glad I watched it because it is truly how I came to understand that the concept of menopause even existed...and you thought PBS was the only educational programming out there.
2. It Also Taught Me What a Lanai Was
Until The Golden Girls, I never knew what a lanai was. To be fair, I'm actually still not sure. I think it might just be a fancy name for porch. Either way, I aim to get one when I grow up.
1. A Lady Always Knows When to Leave
Sure, Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia weren't super-refined, but they were still ladies in my book, and ladies always know when it's time to say farewell. Okay, yes, I know about the ill-fated Golden Palace spin-off (starring Don Cheadle, seriously), but in my mind, The Golden Girls was Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche, and Rose, and it ended at just the right time. It didn't linger on (ER anyone?) or start filling the schedule with a million Very Special Episodes (ER anyone?). After Dorothy married Leslie Nielsen and embraced her gal pals in one final hug, we knew it was the end of a perfect era.
(from heartlessdoll.com)
10. Sixty and Still Gettin' Some
The ladies of Miami Beach didn't sit around playing bridge. Yeah, I could go on and on about how The Golden Girls was well-written and smart and so on, and sure, it most certainly was. But one of the show's best qualities was that it proved that mature ladies still have sex, want sex, and enjoy sex. The fact that this show promoted that thought was nothing short of revolutionary at the time. Plus, it was just funny as Hell to witness Blanche bed everyone from a shoe salesman to Santa Claus.
9. Some of the Best One-Liners in Network Television History
My gay male friends and I have often gone head to head in Golden Girls quote-offs (I always emerge defeated, of course), but seriously, who can forget "I see little orbs of sunshine in a bag!" and "Like the fatal blossom of the jimson weed, I entice with my fragrance, but can provide no succor." And there's always "Oh I do! I do believe in sluts," "I lost Butter Queen, haven't I suffered enough?" and "I know I'm not dreaming because there are no boy dancers." Still want more? I don't blame you.
8. Gay-Friendly Before It Was Hip
Consider this: Dorothy's old friend, a lesbian, falling for Rose ("Lesbian, Blanche, not Lebanese!"), Blanche's brother Clayton bringing his boyfriend to visit, or the girls speaking honestly about HIV at a time when many were still afraid to touch people with AIDS. It's no surprise then that The Golden Girls has rightly earned a strong following among gay people, especially men, since it first aired. (I'm pretty sure the catty one-liners have something to do with it, too.) Television in the '80s was still trying to figure out how to tackle the topic of homosexuality, but The Golden Girls pulled it off just right without ever getting preachy or breaking away from the humor that made the show famous.
7. Cheesecake
A better ad for cheesecake than The Golden Girls? I don't think so. Not only were our sassy gal pals gettin' some, they weren't afraid to chow down either. Sure, they fretted about their weight every once in a while, but they knew that there weren't any problems they couldn't solve by sitting around the kitchen table and pulling out a Sara Lee. Yum.
6. Catching Glimpses of Random Celebrities Who Were Not Yet Celebrities While Watching Reruns
True, we didn't know it at the time, but Miss Hipster herself Jenny Lewis once played a conniving Sunshine Girl on the double G, and a very young George Clooney had several scenes as a cop on stakeout at the gals' pad. (Blanche tucks him in at night, but don't worry...no hanky panky.) There was even a famous blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment with Quentin Tarantino as an Elvis impersonator.
5. Stories from Sicily, St. Olaf, Brooklyn, or the Deep South
Why didn't my grandmothers tell me stories like this? No, all I ever heard about was escaping Communist Cuba and how hard it was to work as a seamstress to put my father through school, blah blah blah. Dorothy, Rose, Sophia, and Blanche each had their own territory to mine as they spun stories that were homey, bawdy, and hilarious all at once, creating the real heart of the show. Answer me this: Can you shoot a herring out of a cannon?
4. The Girls in Hot Pants!
Whether dressed in top hats and dancing in the hospital or just gettin' funky in their own living room, Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and even Sophia (hey, she was in a pizza commercial once) were always looking for creative outlets, from dressing up as Chicken Little and pals to staging a talent-filled telethon to save a lighthouse. Moments like these reminded us that Estelle Getty, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Bea Arthur were not just quick with a joke, but were (and are) truly legendary performers.
3. It Taught Me About Menopause
I still vividly remember sitting in the basement with my parents watching the famous menopause episode and feeling intensely uncomfortable as the girls discussed Blanche's change of life. ("Menopause was wonderful for me!" "I never had PMS, but I had a BMW," and so on.) Still, I'm glad I watched it because it is truly how I came to understand that the concept of menopause even existed...and you thought PBS was the only educational programming out there.
2. It Also Taught Me What a Lanai Was
Until The Golden Girls, I never knew what a lanai was. To be fair, I'm actually still not sure. I think it might just be a fancy name for porch. Either way, I aim to get one when I grow up.
1. A Lady Always Knows When to Leave
Sure, Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia weren't super-refined, but they were still ladies in my book, and ladies always know when it's time to say farewell. Okay, yes, I know about the ill-fated Golden Palace spin-off (starring Don Cheadle, seriously), but in my mind, The Golden Girls was Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche, and Rose, and it ended at just the right time. It didn't linger on (ER anyone?) or start filling the schedule with a million Very Special Episodes (ER anyone?). After Dorothy married Leslie Nielsen and embraced her gal pals in one final hug, we knew it was the end of a perfect era.
(from heartlessdoll.com)
Monday, November 17, 2008
Cat In A Boat
Blogger's Note: I can't explain it but this picture makes me totally crack up everytime I look at it.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Only Baseball Game I've Ever Loved
Blogger's Note: Yes, that was a bunt home run. Oh, RBI Baseball. Thanks for all the good times.
Some "Classic" Senior Portraits For Your Thursday
The Pose On A Ladder Portrait
The NBA Jeans Portrait
The High Voltage Portrait
The Mid-Curl Portrait
The Face In A Mirror Portrait
The Playing A Violin Portrait
The Portrait Of A Portrait Portrait
The Weird Asian Kid Portrait
The Daniel-San Portrait
The Basketball Playing Doucebag Portrait
The Shirtless With My Pregnant Girlfriend Portrait
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Food For Thought
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization recently stated that it would cost approximately $30 billion to launch the necessary agricultural programs that would solve global food insecurity. To put this amount of money in perspective, that would be about 4.3% of the Wall Street Bailout to end world hunger.
(info from ecosalon)
(info from ecosalon)
Saturday, November 08, 2008
(from Friday, November 07, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Whatever Happened To "You Scratch My Back...?"
Any notion that Tuesday's election represented a liberal juggernaut must overcome a detail from the voting booths of California: The same voters who turned out strongest for Barack Obama also drove a stake through the heart of same-sex marriage.
Seven in 10 African Americans who went to the polls voted yes on Proposition 8, the ballot measure overruling a state Supreme Court judgment that legalized same-sex marriage and brought 18,000 gay and lesbian couples to Golden State courthouses in the past six months.
Similar measures passed easily in Florida and Arizona. It was closer in California, but no ethnic group anywhere rejected the sanctioning of same-sex unions as emphatically as the state's black voters, according to exit polls.
(from washingtonpost.com)
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
A Dark Cloud Is Lifted
Christ, it's been a long eight years...
(this image courtesy of FOX News)
To the Republicans: Daddy has taken the keys to the Camero. Think about what you've done.
Vote Calrissian
It's 7:30am and I'm tense already. This is going to be a long day. Here's something to lighten the mood...
See more funny videos at Funny or Die
Monday, November 03, 2008
Choose Wisely
This is the time of year where I typically ask people to get educated and get out there and vote. But this year is different. This year I'm asking you to get educated and get out there and vote for Obama. This is not the year to skip the polls or vote for Nader. He doesn't have a chance, and believe me, I wish he did. I'm a registered Independent and I hate how we've developed into a two party system. The hard truth is that come Wednesday, either Barack Obama is the next president or John McCain is. I strongly believe with all my heart that Barack Obama is a good man who wants to do something extraordinary with this country. I'm just so very tired of being in a downward spiral, as I'm sure we all are. I don't think Obama is the perfect candidate, but I do believe he is our #1 best option. It's time for the young people of America to take control of this country. Barack is here to help.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Just Like Any Other Female Human
Cindy McCain Claims She�s �Just Like Any Other Female Human�
(Thanks to Barry for the link)
Blogger's Note: I have no beef with Cindy McCain, but this is pretty funny.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
That Takes Me Back
For anyone looking to kill some time at work, MTV just started "the Hulu for music videos" at MTVmusic.com.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Joe Knows
For any hockey moms out there who may have recently gotten in way over their head, here is Joe Biden explaining to a fifth grader what a vice-president really does:
Friday, October 24, 2008
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Apple has joined Google in publicly opposing a California ballot initiative that would deny marriage rights to same-sex couples.
The company announced Friday that it would donate $100,000 to the No on Prop 8 campaign, which opposes a measure to ban gay marriage that California voters will consider a week from Tuesday. Google has also spoken out against the ballot measure.
"Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees' same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person's fundamental rights--including the right to marry--should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8," the company said in a statement posted to the Hot News section of its Web site.
(from cnet.com)
Blogger's Note: Thanks, Apple
The company announced Friday that it would donate $100,000 to the No on Prop 8 campaign, which opposes a measure to ban gay marriage that California voters will consider a week from Tuesday. Google has also spoken out against the ballot measure.
"Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees' same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person's fundamental rights--including the right to marry--should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8," the company said in a statement posted to the Hot News section of its Web site.
(from cnet.com)
Blogger's Note: Thanks, Apple
At Long Last!
Crispin Glover has signed on to play the Knave of Hearts in Tim Burton's adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" for Disney.
Glover joins Mia Wasikowska as Alice and a cast that includes Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter. Burton is using a combination of live action and performance-capture technology to tell the Lewis Carroll story.
The APA-repped Glover is no stranger to performance-capture technology: He worked in the medium for "Beowulf."
In "Alice," the Knave of Hearts is put on trial for stealing the Queen of Hearts' tarts and is defended by Alice.
(from The Hollywood Reporter)
Blogger's Note: Finally! I've been wanting Crispin Glover in a Tim Burton movie for like 15 years now.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The First Issue's Free, Baby!
This is great. Be sure and watch it through to the end.
(thanks to Barry for sharing)
(thanks to Barry for sharing)
David Sedaris, Will You Also Be My Friend?
David Sedaris on undecided voters:
(thanks to Greg for sharing)
“To put them in perspective, I think of being on an airplane. The flight attendant comes down the aisle with her food cart and, eventually, parks it beside my seat. “Can I interest you in the chicken?” she asks. “Or would you prefer the platter of shit with bits of broken glass in it?”
To be undecided in this election is to pause for a moment and then ask how the chicken is cooked.”
(thanks to Greg for sharing)
Monday, October 20, 2008
More A Lover Than A Fighter
This is what happens when you let a gay dude create his own video game character...
Fuck You Too, Sarah Palin
NEW YORK – Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says she supports a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, a break with John McCain who has said he believes states should be left to define what marriage is. In an interview with Christian Broadcasting Network, the Alaska governor said she had voted in 1998 for a state amendment banning same sex marriage and hoped to see a federal ban on such unions.
"I have voted along with the vast majority of Alaskans who had the opportunity to vote to amend our Constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman. I wish on a federal level that's where we would go. I don't support gay marriage," Palin said. She said she believed traditional marriage is the foundation for strong families.
McCain, an Arizona senator, is supporting a ballot initiative in his state this year that would ban gay marriage. But he has consistently and forcefully opposed a federal marriage amendment, saying it would usurp states' authority on such matters. (from the AP)
Blogger's Note: Like she had my vote anyway.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Tina Fey, Can We Be Friends?
In an interview with TV Guide, Tina Fey reiterated her desire that her role as Palin will be temporary. "If she wins, I'm done," said Fey. "I can't do that for four years. And by 'I'm done,' I mean I'm leaving Earth."
(thanks to Jeremy for sharing this)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Barack, Look Out!
Blogger's Note: I thought this pic must be doctored but Yahoo confirmed that it really is a screen grab from last night's debate. Wacky.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
She's Got Spunk, I'll Give Her That
See more Hayden Panettiere videos at Funny or Die
Blogger's Note: I guess this chick is on Heroes.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Convos
Cookie recently found an old post on her blog that consisted of the following conversation between the two of us. I have no memory of this conversation but it only solidifies my firm belief that we should have our own sitcom.
Torrey: you have my blessing
Cookie: if torrey says so, than so be it
Torrey: it's like the hand of God
Cookie: the hand of god that touches alot of men.
Torrey: and how
Torrey: that's some divine intervention!
Then she came across these other gems, which I also don't remember.
Torrey: well you're butch, I'm not surprised
Cookie: oh yeah so butch
Torrey: you're so butch, you use tire rubber for chewing gum
Cookie: you are so femme that you have bedtime eyeshadow
Torrey: dammit, I wish I could deny that
Torrey: football is a lot like kylie minogue. damned if I see the appeal, but I guess it's not hurting anyone
Torrey: you have my blessing
Cookie: if torrey says so, than so be it
Torrey: it's like the hand of God
Cookie: the hand of god that touches alot of men.
Torrey: and how
Torrey: that's some divine intervention!
Then she came across these other gems, which I also don't remember.
Torrey: well you're butch, I'm not surprised
Cookie: oh yeah so butch
Torrey: you're so butch, you use tire rubber for chewing gum
Cookie: you are so femme that you have bedtime eyeshadow
Torrey: dammit, I wish I could deny that
Torrey: football is a lot like kylie minogue. damned if I see the appeal, but I guess it's not hurting anyone
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Accent Quiz
| What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland "You have a Midland accent" is just another way of saying "you don't have an accent." You probably are from the Midland (Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and Missouri) but then for all we know you could be from Florida or Charleston or one of those big southern cities like Atlanta or Dallas. You have a good voice for TV and radio. | |
| The West | |
| Boston | |
| North Central | |
| The Inland North | |
| The South | |
| Philadelphia | |
| The Northeast | |
| What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz | |
(I found this on Cookie's Blog)
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Bird Man
Blogger's Note: I told a bunch of you last night that McCain would make a good Penguin!
(thanks again to Greg)
Move Over, Boys
Click HERE to learn more about an exciting new candidate shaking up the 2008 Election.
(thanks to Greg for sharing)
(thanks to Greg for sharing)
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other
Recently there were Obama and McCain rallies held a few blocks from each other in Anchorage. Here are snapshots from each event...
Blogger's Note: It looks like not even the promise of slides could help the McCain turnout.
Blogger's Note: It looks like not even the promise of slides could help the McCain turnout.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
Every Cup Counts
Greg told me about this today at work. Starting back in 2000, 7-11 stores have offered coffee cups representing the two presidential candidates in all their stores during the big election seasons. They keep track of the amounts sold and for the past two elections, their final percentages have been almost dead-on with actual election results.
Click on the pic below to visit their website and see the current results.
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