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Saturday, October 25, 2003
The World's Most Expensive Nail Clippers
"An astounding collaboration of metallurgy and engineering, these premium Dovo Nail Clippers are exactly aligned for a perfect, clean cut. Better than a dozen clippers we tested over as many years. Solid construction, with a precisely honed cutting edge. Without a doubt the finest nail clippers we’ve ever seen. Made in Germany. $19.95"
At first I thought this was nuts. But on the other hand if I paid $19.95 for some nail clippers I'd probably do a much better job of keeping track of them. Then again, I'd probably just yell louder when they got misplaced.
At first I thought this was nuts. But on the other hand if I paid $19.95 for some nail clippers I'd probably do a much better job of keeping track of them. Then again, I'd probably just yell louder when they got misplaced.
I'm Alright, Don't Nobody Worry About Me
Kenny Loggins has issued this message to his fans:
Kenny, you went and gave us a sign. Now we'll just let you be!
10.22.03
A special message from Kenny to all his fans:
I would like to assure everyone that the entire Loggins family is healthy and in good spirits. I have had to cancel several shows recently and this has caused many of you to be concerned for our welfare. My family and I truly appreciate your concern but once again, all is well! Stay tuned to the Web site for news and updates on my activities.
Thanks for your continued support,
Kenny
Kenny, you went and gave us a sign. Now we'll just let you be!
The Forbes List of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities
Rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley, dead for more than 26 years, Friday led the Forbes.com list of top-earning deceased celebrities for the third year in a row, to the tune of $40 million for the year ending September 2003. (via the University of Oregon, or is it Oregon State University, I can never keep 'em straight, the Ducks or the Beavers)
Another One of the Top 100 Monsters of All Time
Gremlins. Whatever you do, don't feed 'em after midnight. Heh.
History Should Be Retold, Not Rewritten
"How Ronald Reagan viewed AIDS was of particular importance to me, since the former president tasked me with advising him on certain legal aspects of AIDS policy. In the late 1970s and 80s, AIDS was not well known to the general public, and there was considerable uncertainty in the medical community about how AIDS was transmitted. Researchers at Harvard had suggested that transmission by saliva was possible, and there was a good deal of public hysteria driven by the thought that the fatal illness could be spread by such casual contact. Schools were denying entrance to children with the disease, and some hospitals even declined to treat AIDS patients.
It was the Reagan administration that cut through this misinformation and, after careful deliberation, concluded that AIDS patients were entitled to be treated as "handicapped" under federal laws that protect such individuals from discrimination.
This would have been a courageous act for any president, but it was even more so for President Reagan. Given the medical uncertainty and the fact that AIDS was transmitted largely through sexual promiscuity, President Reagan not only needed to educate the public, but also to encourage his core political base to have charity toward those who consciously engage in morally questionable behavior. "
It was the Reagan administration that cut through this misinformation and, after careful deliberation, concluded that AIDS patients were entitled to be treated as "handicapped" under federal laws that protect such individuals from discrimination.
This would have been a courageous act for any president, but it was even more so for President Reagan. Given the medical uncertainty and the fact that AIDS was transmitted largely through sexual promiscuity, President Reagan not only needed to educate the public, but also to encourage his core political base to have charity toward those who consciously engage in morally questionable behavior. "
Friday, October 24, 2003
The 2002 Soft Drink Electoral Map
Based on these statistics
as if it were a Presidential Election. A county-by-county map is available here.
Thursday, October 23, 2003
Pull My Finger Santa
"Maybe it's all those plates of milk and cookies or Mrs. Claus's special Bon Voyage Bean Soup, but Santa is bringing more than presents this year. Just pull his extended finger to hear old St. Nick let loose with a gift of gas sure to get the sleigh around the world on time. Then Santa speaks one of many merry phrases guaranteed to spread Yuletide cheer."
Thankfully, this item is out of stock.
Thankfully, this item is out of stock.
Twinkie Torte
Another White Trash Recipe
Ingredients:
Form individual twinkies in a row.
Spray cream on top layer of twinkies.
Stack the second row of twinkies.
Thoroughly coat the twinkies with Redi-Whip.
Place in freezer to set for one hour.
*** Additional note for the more personal effect.
Such as birthdays! Use mint-green toothpaste for a mint snap and write a personal message to your loved ones on your torte. Delish!
Ingredients:
- the number of Twinkies neccesary to satiate a trailer park
- at least one can of Redi-Whip
Form individual twinkies in a row.
Spray cream on top layer of twinkies.
Stack the second row of twinkies.
Thoroughly coat the twinkies with Redi-Whip.
Place in freezer to set for one hour.
*** Additional note for the more personal effect.
Such as birthdays! Use mint-green toothpaste for a mint snap and write a personal message to your loved ones on your torte. Delish!
The Feathered-Back Hair Site
Surely you've thumbed through a high school yearbook from the late 70's and early 80's and you've found photo after photo of women wearing feathered hair modeled after the wild, tossled, flipped-back, golden tresses of Farrah Fawcett. Here's the site that explains it all.
Move Over Barbie, There's A New Kid On The Block!
"Amuse your conservative friends and annoy your liberal neighbors with the brand new Ann Coulter Talking Action Figure. This incredibly lifelike action figure looks just like the beautiful Ann Coulter, and best of all . . . it sounds like Ann, too! Ann recorded some classic Coulter sayings especially for this action figure. This highly collectible doll comes in a display box with information highlighting Ann's unique contributions to America's political discourse. If you can't get enough Ann Coulter, you'll want to order the Ann Coulter Talking Action Figure today!"
Large Marge Sent Me
"Those words can make a barroom full of the most hardened bikers drop their beer in fright.
retroCRUSH Fan Mark Wesler writes, "When I first saw Pee Wee's Big Adventure and saw the scene with Large Marge, I nearly pissed myself! Laughing! She's scary enough as it is, with her manish posture and flanel shirt. But once she goes nuts and makes her eyes pop out and s##t...you know you're dealing with the real thing."
While retroCRUSH Fan Daniel Held says, "As a child, there was one monster that haunted me in my sleep. Probably the most overlooked monster of the 1980's, she made her first (and only) appearance in that lovable flic "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure". That's right ... Large Marge! This claymation creature was by far the most frightening thing I saw in my entire childhood (not counting the sequels of TMNT). Even now, every time I watch this movie, I have to cover my eyes in fear. That's why I think Large Marge should be a part of the Top 100 Monsters. If you don't believe me, Large Marge will get ya! (At least it worked on my younger brother.)"
Though she's only in the 1985 Tim Burton film for about 3 minutes, her impact has been felt by many."
retroCRUSH Fan Mark Wesler writes, "When I first saw Pee Wee's Big Adventure and saw the scene with Large Marge, I nearly pissed myself! Laughing! She's scary enough as it is, with her manish posture and flanel shirt. But once she goes nuts and makes her eyes pop out and s##t...you know you're dealing with the real thing."
While retroCRUSH Fan Daniel Held says, "As a child, there was one monster that haunted me in my sleep. Probably the most overlooked monster of the 1980's, she made her first (and only) appearance in that lovable flic "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure". That's right ... Large Marge! This claymation creature was by far the most frightening thing I saw in my entire childhood (not counting the sequels of TMNT). Even now, every time I watch this movie, I have to cover my eyes in fear. That's why I think Large Marge should be a part of the Top 100 Monsters. If you don't believe me, Large Marge will get ya! (At least it worked on my younger brother.)"
Though she's only in the 1985 Tim Burton film for about 3 minutes, her impact has been felt by many."
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
He Was John Masters The Choirmaster in 'Barney and the Choir'
Meet Olan Soule (1909-94). His face is one of those which pops up in hundreds of movies.
The Dovish Democrats Have a Death Wish
Newsday: "I'm profoundly uncomfortable with that wing of the Democratic Party that seems to be taking glee in the difficulties in Iraq - that seems more interested in saying, "I told you so," than in recognizing that the deed has been done and succeeding in Iraq is in all our interests. The cut-and-run Democrats are wrong.
The Democratic Party is committing political suicide if it allows its peace wing to dictate its foreign policy. Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor, has jumped to the first tier of candidates on his anti-war platform. He's tapped into a real anger at George W. Bush. But the perception that the Democrats are not comfortable using American power has been a major weakness of the party for decades. In the post-Sept. 11 world, it's likely to be a disqualification to be in the White House."
The Democratic Party is committing political suicide if it allows its peace wing to dictate its foreign policy. Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor, has jumped to the first tier of candidates on his anti-war platform. He's tapped into a real anger at George W. Bush. But the perception that the Democrats are not comfortable using American power has been a major weakness of the party for decades. In the post-Sept. 11 world, it's likely to be a disqualification to be in the White House."
Cartoon Songs From Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes
Carl Stalling’s cartoon scores for Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes were voted among "The 100 Most Important Musical Works Of The 20th Century," according to a survey of 14,000 National Public Radio Listeners. That’s All Folks! is the essential cartoon soundtrack for fans of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and friends, as well as a monument to the musical king of toonland, Carl Stalling. Two CDs with over 200 songs, including the never-released music from What’s Opera, Doc? in its entirety. A full-color, 100-page book includes essays and gorgeous reproductions of lobby cards and original production cels.
Tabasco Playing Cards in a Tin
Two different decks of Tabasco playing cards in an embossed tin. Perfect as an unusual gift, perfect for collectors.
So Many Fish Fries, So Little Time
Dennis Getto: "When I was invited to my first Milwaukee fish fry, I was a graduate student at Marquette University making $266 a month. It was 1970.
I expected I would be going to a church. Growing up in Elmhurst, Ill., I used to join my parents once a month to work the fish fries at Mary, Queen of Heaven Church. I waited tables and Mary, Queen of Heaven raised money.
Imagine my shock when my friends took me to a tavern, not a church, for the familiar meal of crisp fried fish with coleslaw, fries and rye bread. The tab was about $5. This was an outing I could afford. And it was a fun way to transition from the work week to the weekend.
In the 33 years that have followed, I've eaten fish fries in smoky bars, where I waited an hour and a half for a table, and at elegant buffets, where fried fish was served alongside huge smoked lake trout and more boiled shrimp than I've seen outside a seafood case."
I expected I would be going to a church. Growing up in Elmhurst, Ill., I used to join my parents once a month to work the fish fries at Mary, Queen of Heaven Church. I waited tables and Mary, Queen of Heaven raised money.
Imagine my shock when my friends took me to a tavern, not a church, for the familiar meal of crisp fried fish with coleslaw, fries and rye bread. The tab was about $5. This was an outing I could afford. And it was a fun way to transition from the work week to the weekend.
In the 33 years that have followed, I've eaten fish fries in smoky bars, where I waited an hour and a half for a table, and at elegant buffets, where fried fish was served alongside huge smoked lake trout and more boiled shrimp than I've seen outside a seafood case."
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
The Talking Dog From The CIA
One day out in the Texas panhandle, a guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale."
He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there.
"You talk?" he asks.
"Yep," the Lab replies.
"So, what's your story?"
The Lab looks up and says, "Well, I discovered this gift pretty young and I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA about my gift, and in no time they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping. I was one of their most valuable spies eight years running.
"The jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger and I wanted to settle down. So I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security work, mostly wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings there and was awarded a batch of medals.
Had a wife, whatta great dog, a mess of puppies, and now I'm just retired."
The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.
"Ten dollars."
The guy says, "This dog is amazing. Why on earth are you selling him, so cheap?"
"He's a liar. He didn't do any of that stuff."
(via Jim Kohli, Brian D King, and Andy Formella)
He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there.
"You talk?" he asks.
"Yep," the Lab replies.
"So, what's your story?"
The Lab looks up and says, "Well, I discovered this gift pretty young and I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA about my gift, and in no time they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping. I was one of their most valuable spies eight years running.
"The jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger and I wanted to settle down. So I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security work, mostly wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings there and was awarded a batch of medals.
Had a wife, whatta great dog, a mess of puppies, and now I'm just retired."
The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.
"Ten dollars."
The guy says, "This dog is amazing. Why on earth are you selling him, so cheap?"
"He's a liar. He didn't do any of that stuff."
(via Jim Kohli, Brian D King, and Andy Formella)
I Never Suspected That Lovable Old Coot Pete Had a PhD
William Fawcett (see photo)was born on September 8, 1894 in High Forest, Minnesota. After obtaining a Phd he became a Professor of Theatre Arts at Michigan State University. In the 1940s he decided to try out the career he taught. He was a thin, wiry man and soon was cast playing virtually the same type character in all his films; an ornery, cantankerous, yet fiercely loyal, old coot. To generations of TV viewers he will always be remembered as Pete, the ranch hand, on the "Fury" (1955-60) television series. He died on January 25, 1974 in Sherman Oaks, California at age 79 of natural causes.
Still The Beaver
The Official Jerry Mathers Web Site, where you can check out Jerry's schedule of personal appearances for this year, and even order an autographed 8x10 photo for just $50
This Is A Conflict Of Ideals
"As the proponents of gay marriage are quick to point out, promiscuity, adultery, cohabitation, divorce and out-of-wedlock births have severely damaged the institution of marriage. But this is not an argument for the redefinition of marriage. That the family is struggling today is not because of a design flaw. The problem is our failure to live up to the design.
When our behavior does not live up to the standard, we have two choices: We can change our behavior or change the standard."
When our behavior does not live up to the standard, we have two choices: We can change our behavior or change the standard."
Pope Innocent III Action Figure
Introduce this Pope Innocent III Action Figure to your other figures and watch the spiritual sparks fly! Armed with his formidable power of excommunication and an intimidating scroll inscribed with Latin text, this 6" tall, hard plastic model of the 176th Pope will soon have all your other action figures lining up for confession. Read the back of the illustrated blistercard and you'll find that Pope Innocent III was a good guy in all respects. He was a patron of the arts, cared about orphans, built a hospital and reunified the Papal States! Comes with removable fancy Pope hat.
Monday, October 20, 2003
The Original Google
Barney Google and Snuffy Smith is one of the longest-running comic strips in history. Created by Billy DeBeck in 1919, it first appeared in the sports section of the Chicago Herald. This tremendously popular feature boasts clients in 21 countries and 11 languages. It has added several phrases to the American vernacular, including "sweet mama," "horsefeathers," "heebie-jeebies" and "hotsie-totsie." It has been the inspiration for a hit song, "Barney Google (With Your Goo-Goo-Googly Eyes)," and is one of a few historical comic strips to be honored on a special set of U.S. postage stamps.
Celebrating the Franklin Pierce Bicentennial
"Today, there is no Pierce Presidential Library, definitive biography, or even a historian who specializes in Pierce. The 2004 bicentennial of Pierce’s birth is an opportunity to reopen the book on this enigma of a President, whose love of history and of New Hampshire is well documented."
Mommy's All Right. Daddy's All Right. They Just Seem a Little Weird
Cheap Chick! The world's only all-female tribute to Cheap Trick.
Cheap Chick are the only Cheap Trick tribute band that you need to see! Robert Matheu - Creem Magazine
Cheap Chick are the only Cheap Trick tribute band that you need to see! Robert Matheu - Creem Magazine
The United States Patent and Trademark Office Kids Pages
Right Here. Includes games, puzzles, links, and event. Looks like a good site for teachers.
Well, Duh!
The NPR Ombudsman: "Finally, an aspect of the interview that I found particularly disturbing: It happened when Terry Gross was about to read a criticism of Bill O'Reilly's book from People magazine. Before Gross could read it to him for his reaction, O'Reilly ended the interview and walked out of the studio. She read the quote anyway.
That was wrong. O'Reilly was not there to respond. It's known in broadcasting as the "empty chair" interview, and it is considered an unethical technique and should not be used on NPR.
I believe the listeners were not well served by this interview. It may have illustrated the "cultural wars" that seem to be flaring in the country. Unfortunately, the interview only served to confirm the belief, held by some, in NPR's liberal media bias. "
That was wrong. O'Reilly was not there to respond. It's known in broadcasting as the "empty chair" interview, and it is considered an unethical technique and should not be used on NPR.
I believe the listeners were not well served by this interview. It may have illustrated the "cultural wars" that seem to be flaring in the country. Unfortunately, the interview only served to confirm the belief, held by some, in NPR's liberal media bias. "
Sunday, October 19, 2003
The Best Summary of the Terry Schiavo Case I've Seen
Schiavo’s Date with Death: "Thirty-nine-year-old Terri Schiavo may not live to see her 40th birthday. She's not terminally ill. She's not engaged in inherently dangerous activities. She's not on Death Row.
So, you might wonder, why is she about to die? Schiavo has a profound cognitive disability. This should entitle her to the best of care. Instead, Judge George W. Greer of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, in Clearwater, Florida, is about to order medical personnel to withhold tube-supplied food and water until she dies. Terri's dehydration will be slow, taking 10-14 agonizing days."
Terri has a site at http://www.terrisfight.org
So, you might wonder, why is she about to die? Schiavo has a profound cognitive disability. This should entitle her to the best of care. Instead, Judge George W. Greer of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, in Clearwater, Florida, is about to order medical personnel to withhold tube-supplied food and water until she dies. Terri's dehydration will be slow, taking 10-14 agonizing days."
Terri has a site at http://www.terrisfight.org
What's Nostalgia to One Generation is Incomprehensible to the Next
The NBC Living Color Intro was played in the 60's before every color program, in the days when black and white was the standard. From Retromedia
American Indian Playing Cards
Deck of 55 cards is a collecton of full-color portraits of Native Americans painted during the early 19th century. Choose either Deck 1 or Deck 2
The Cubs Owe Their Last World Series Victory to a Fluke
"We doubt that it will be any consolation to Steve Bartman, the hapless Chicago man who did what any fan would do when a ball was hit his way: try to catch it. But for the embittered Cubs fans who chanted profanities at him during Game 6 and are now blaming him for blowing their chance for a World Series berth, we've got some news: You wouldn't even have been in the 1908 World Series--the last time you won--without a similar fluke."
Where Fox News Really Got Its Start
The Mike Douglas Show began its meager syndicated beginnings on the Group W Network in 1961. Not until 1964 did the show catch on in the U.S., becoming a late-afternoon hit. Now, two decades after it left the airwaves, it returns courtesy of Rhino Home Video.
The Executive Producer of the show? None other than Roger Ailes
The Executive Producer of the show? None other than Roger Ailes
Ann Coulter and Rudy Giuliani Appear Monday on the EIB Network
