Get them here.
Tide you through the summer. I remember during the writer's strike, they talked about these webisodes they wrote for and were shown on nbc.com. Probably got a million hits. The writers got nothing from that. Since they are doing them this summer, I presume the new contract lets the writers benefits from these...
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Friday night
All I have for you is Glen Beck's column today on CNN. Remember that America is Awesome! Really...
Why America is great....
Don't have much more. Going to start on a 7-4 shift, so I can start carpooling and save gas $$.
What do you think?
Why America is great....
Don't have much more. Going to start on a 7-4 shift, so I can start carpooling and save gas $$.
What do you think?
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Erghh Not Much This Thursday....(Batman sneak peak)
Almost end of the week! There have been two links to the Houston Chronicle today at Drudge: The Chronicle listed every single city/county employee's salary by name and title. Do you think that is a violation of privacy? We are paying them with our taxes, after all. However but I couldn't help but peek at some friends / former friends whe are DA's and HPD officers. The most obscene was the Houston ISD Superintendent makes $447,000. Houston has one of the poorest rated and tested districts ever. I have no stats, but if you live here and can afford it, you don't go HISD.
Another story, someone used (properly, I should say) "black hole" in a county commissioner discussion and was chided for being "racially insensitive." What's the world coming to? The comeback was, you are a white hole!
watching: Casino
Posting: First 5 minutes of Batman: The Dark Knight. This has been on the interwebs a while and hasn't been pulled down, because quite frankly it is awesome advertisement. Great clip, I saw it in a better version but this is basically someone in a movie theatre filming the tease at what I presume is the Ironman IMAX preview(no spoilers but it is presumably the first 5 minutes of the the movie and involves a Joker crew bank heist):
And an HD preview:
I don't know what movie I have anticipated more in the last 10 years than this movie. I looked forward to Hitchhiker's Guide and was disappointed. I went to Matrix 2 at midnight and was meh. I saw Phantom Menace at opening and ugghhh.
I think I am anticipating this movie as much as the original Batman Returns with Michael Keaton directed by Tim Burton.
This movie will be the largest movie opening ever. Ever. You heard it hear, folks.
Another story, someone used (properly, I should say) "black hole" in a county commissioner discussion and was chided for being "racially insensitive." What's the world coming to? The comeback was, you are a white hole!
watching: Casino
Posting: First 5 minutes of Batman: The Dark Knight. This has been on the interwebs a while and hasn't been pulled down, because quite frankly it is awesome advertisement. Great clip, I saw it in a better version but this is basically someone in a movie theatre filming the tease at what I presume is the Ironman IMAX preview(no spoilers but it is presumably the first 5 minutes of the the movie and involves a Joker crew bank heist):
And an HD preview:
I don't know what movie I have anticipated more in the last 10 years than this movie. I looked forward to Hitchhiker's Guide and was disappointed. I went to Matrix 2 at midnight and was meh. I saw Phantom Menace at opening and ugghhh.
I think I am anticipating this movie as much as the original Batman Returns with Michael Keaton directed by Tim Burton.
This movie will be the largest movie opening ever. Ever. You heard it hear, folks.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Tuesday Night: Dara Torres
I saw the 5 mintutes on PTI today about the "presumption" that Dara Torres is somehow doping even thought she gets blood and urine tests several times a week. I like Christine Brennan she always seems level headed and prepared.
Here is The Big Lead's take and comments on it. Remember, it is a comment blog. They like to poke fun but I think all comments have to be approved.
She's 41. She trains her butt off. She volunteered for the US Doping Program to prove she's clean.
Barry Bonds never pissed in a cup when asked until it was mandated.
I haven't read the story completely but Jesse Jackson made some negative comments about Obama and it was caught on an open mike (oh, and it included a thing about race, something about how Obama is talking down to black people). Expect it to be #1 news tomorrow.
This is going to be good! (Said "want to cut his nuts off"???????) history statement:
In 1984, he called New York City “Hymietown,” referring to the city’s large Jewish population. He later acknowledged it was wrong to use the term, but said he did so in private to a reporter.
Gosh, want to end on a good note. Today I heard the same song on the way into work and the way home (one was on XM, the other on my DJ Ditty). Guess that's good karma for the crap I have had to deal with for the last week. Enjoy!
Watching: 13 Going on 30 (I love Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo)
Here is The Big Lead's take and comments on it. Remember, it is a comment blog. They like to poke fun but I think all comments have to be approved.
She's 41. She trains her butt off. She volunteered for the US Doping Program to prove she's clean.
Barry Bonds never pissed in a cup when asked until it was mandated.
I haven't read the story completely but Jesse Jackson made some negative comments about Obama and it was caught on an open mike (oh, and it included a thing about race, something about how Obama is talking down to black people). Expect it to be #1 news tomorrow.
This is going to be good! (Said "want to cut his nuts off"???????) history statement:
In 1984, he called New York City “Hymietown,” referring to the city’s large Jewish population. He later acknowledged it was wrong to use the term, but said he did so in private to a reporter.
Gosh, want to end on a good note. Today I heard the same song on the way into work and the way home (one was on XM, the other on my DJ Ditty). Guess that's good karma for the crap I have had to deal with for the last week. Enjoy!
Watching: 13 Going on 30 (I love Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday Night Post
Obama let his children get interviewed. On Access Hollywood. They talked about his sense of fashion. Are you kidding me? I'm not even going to link to it but you can find it on Drudge. The next 5 years are going to suck. Apparently his new tax plan redefines "wealthy" as being well, you and me and anyone else with a brain who makes over $50K, and we will be taxed at like a 50% rate. OMG.
The gossip news today reported Sasha Baron Cohen (he was Borat, now is making a movie based on his gay character Bruno) duping a town in Arkansas. Highlarious. He really is a handsome man when he is not in character.
I'm sure there is more out there but I actually worked today. Oh yeah, caught this on G4 AOTS: Netflix has a new router that you can watch their streaming video watch it now bargain on your TV? The Roku. It's only $99. I may get Netflix back in the next year, and then this will be awesome. Right now it is not HD compatable. But seems really cool and is getting great reviews.
watching: The Simpsons Movie (HBO)
The gossip news today reported Sasha Baron Cohen (he was Borat, now is making a movie based on his gay character Bruno) duping a town in Arkansas. Highlarious. He really is a handsome man when he is not in character.
I'm sure there is more out there but I actually worked today. Oh yeah, caught this on G4 AOTS: Netflix has a new router that you can watch their streaming video watch it now bargain on your TV? The Roku. It's only $99. I may get Netflix back in the next year, and then this will be awesome. Right now it is not HD compatable. But seems really cool and is getting great reviews.
watching: The Simpsons Movie (HBO)
Monday, July 7, 2008
Monday Post (edited to add quote on global warming)
Off today....here is what you need to know.
Global Warming is crap. I am not a mouthpiece for the oil industry, but give me a break:
NASA now begrudgingly confirms that the hottest year on record in the continental 48 was not 1998, as previously believed, but 1934, and that six of the 10 hottest years since 1880 antedate 1954. Data from 3,000 scientific robots in the world's oceans show there has been slight cooling in the past five years, never mind that "80% to 90% of global warming involves heating up ocean waters," according to a report by NPR's Richard Harris.
Interesting profile on Rush Limbaugh. He seems like a genuinely nice guy. Highlights of the post:
Ugly, story about NASCAR. being racist. Sad.
I'll post more as I find them folks. All 2 of you.
Global Warming is crap. I am not a mouthpiece for the oil industry, but give me a break:
NASA now begrudgingly confirms that the hottest year on record in the continental 48 was not 1998, as previously believed, but 1934, and that six of the 10 hottest years since 1880 antedate 1954. Data from 3,000 scientific robots in the world's oceans show there has been slight cooling in the past five years, never mind that "80% to 90% of global warming involves heating up ocean waters," according to a report by NPR's Richard Harris.
Interesting profile on Rush Limbaugh. He seems like a genuinely nice guy. Highlights of the post:
1. Open the continental shelf to drilling. Ditto the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
2. Establish a 17 percent flat tax.
3. Privatize Social Security.
4. Give parents school vouchers to break the monopoly of public education.
5. Revoke Jimmy Carter’s passport while he is out of the country.
6. Abandon all government policies based on the hoax of man-made global warming.
I pretty much agree with all of that. I was in Dominican Republic in 1994 working for the government. Dealing with the tyranny of Haiti and Aristide. Jimmy and Colin Powell swooped in and ruined everything. Gave them a free pass. Bastards.Ugly, story about NASCAR. being racist. Sad.
I'll post more as I find them folks. All 2 of you.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Update on the Dryer
Since you are dying to hear:
Returned the dryer. Bought from the scratch and dent but they took it back (Shout out to Lowes!). Bought another one, had to be gas. Found a LG (who new they made dryers?) list price $800. Got it for $300. The guy "Little John" was his name, just wrote the price down when I said I don't want to spend more then $300. He said, and I believe it, that's cost for the dryer. Seriously it was like $798 before. They really want to push the scratch and dent...go buy!
My tentants were impressed. And yes, I am stupid because I told them everything. So they know I am cheap but will keep them happy.
Yay me. The little man wins!!!
Sunday afternoon
I can't remember if I blogged about the price of gas. Yes, it sucks. What we are seeing here is a front row view of a paradigm shift. People are giving up their SUVs and trucks. People are thinking twice about road trips. It is very interesting to view. I had a company car until a year ago, and I am now changing my habits, even where I go to lunch.
Article about Honda is making out. I own a Honda and Acura myself, so I am all yay. Maybe I'll get the Honda Fit as my next car.
The Smart Car is going to appear sooner or later....
When I was in LA for vacation I hung out with a friend/actor. I don't name drop so you won't get it here, but you know him (Spiderman 2 was his biggest hit). He drives an Escalade. I asked him about the fuel economy, and he said he financially and morally doesn't drive it anymore. (Don't bring that left wing bias here folks, he is a good guy). But he can't sell it. And, just to remind you that all Hollywood actors aren't evil, he takes a cab to events when he knows he will be drinking.
Crap, I just got a call that the dryer won't work in the house because it blows the fuse. Crap. And the insulation installer fell threw the ceiling and made a 3x3 hole. crap. (he's alright, I'm not heartless).
Life is unpredictable, right?
Article about Honda is making out. I own a Honda and Acura myself, so I am all yay. Maybe I'll get the Honda Fit as my next car.
The Smart Car is going to appear sooner or later....
When I was in LA for vacation I hung out with a friend/actor. I don't name drop so you won't get it here, but you know him (Spiderman 2 was his biggest hit). He drives an Escalade. I asked him about the fuel economy, and he said he financially and morally doesn't drive it anymore. (Don't bring that left wing bias here folks, he is a good guy). But he can't sell it. And, just to remind you that all Hollywood actors aren't evil, he takes a cab to events when he knows he will be drinking.
Crap, I just got a call that the dryer won't work in the house because it blows the fuse. Crap. And the insulation installer fell threw the ceiling and made a 3x3 hole. crap. (he's alright, I'm not heartless).
Life is unpredictable, right?
Sunday Morning
What happened to Saturday night? It was just here a minute ago....
I used to read the paper on Sunday mornings. Now I troll the internet. How much longer before the paper business goes out of business?
I kinda like the "In Plain Sight" tv show, if anything because TV doesn't have enough strong women characters. Or summer shows worth watching. I think the strike really killed television. Mark my words....no one is coming back because we realized we had lives from 7-10pm (CST).
I'll post any interesting articles as I find them. I just watched Outside the Lines on ESPN about a soccer player who died when his teammates shot roman candles into his room as a "prank". Sad stuff. I hate crying on Sunday morning.
This week ESPN did a Make a Wish profile every day. Very heartbreaking stuff.
I used to read the paper on Sunday mornings. Now I troll the internet. How much longer before the paper business goes out of business?
I kinda like the "In Plain Sight" tv show, if anything because TV doesn't have enough strong women characters. Or summer shows worth watching. I think the strike really killed television. Mark my words....no one is coming back because we realized we had lives from 7-10pm (CST).
I'll post any interesting articles as I find them. I just watched Outside the Lines on ESPN about a soccer player who died when his teammates shot roman candles into his room as a "prank". Sad stuff. I hate crying on Sunday morning.
This week ESPN did a Make a Wish profile every day. Very heartbreaking stuff.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Wayman: This one is for you
I get that you don't get Arcade Fire.So try this song:
Classic? No?
I am a sucker for advertising. Just got Jack in The Box Sirloin Burger.
Watching: Billy Elliot
Classic? No?
I am a sucker for advertising. Just got Jack in The Box Sirloin Burger.
Watching: Billy Elliot
News of the Week
Did you hear about that Colombia rescue? Amazing stuff, they duped the FARC. Can't wait for the Hollywood movie to come out. Another Take..
great story. I'll keep reading every take on it......
Venus beat Selena this morning at Wimbleton. Good match, I usually don't get up early enough to watch it but caught the second set this morning.
Bought a dryer yesterday for the rental house. Lowe's delivered it, cost $79 for delivery and removal of old dryer. Refused to disconnect the old one because it was gas. What's the point of paying then? I asked that question to the right guy and got a refund of $79. Me +1. The man 0.
Did you hear about the Viacom suit against youtube? Basically, Youtube must turn over every user history of upload and viewed. That means if you viewed a youtube video, which we all have, your IP address and viewing habits will be turned over. Could you be held liable for watching a video that Viacom claims was copyright infringement? Who knows, worth watching....
The tomato salmonella break out is now being expanded to salsa. Nobody just eats a tomato, right? Now Jalapenos and other ingredients are being investigated. Look for Mexican restaurants everywhere to suffer.....
This is why you don't road rage. Road rage is bad, especially if you are on a motorcycle and you are trying to take on a car. The gene pool just takes care of itself. doesn't it?
great story. I'll keep reading every take on it......
Venus beat Selena this morning at Wimbleton. Good match, I usually don't get up early enough to watch it but caught the second set this morning.
Bought a dryer yesterday for the rental house. Lowe's delivered it, cost $79 for delivery and removal of old dryer. Refused to disconnect the old one because it was gas. What's the point of paying then? I asked that question to the right guy and got a refund of $79. Me +1. The man 0.
Did you hear about the Viacom suit against youtube? Basically, Youtube must turn over every user history of upload and viewed. That means if you viewed a youtube video, which we all have, your IP address and viewing habits will be turned over. Could you be held liable for watching a video that Viacom claims was copyright infringement? Who knows, worth watching....
The tomato salmonella break out is now being expanded to salsa. Nobody just eats a tomato, right? Now Jalapenos and other ingredients are being investigated. Look for Mexican restaurants everywhere to suffer.....
This is why you don't road rage. Road rage is bad, especially if you are on a motorcycle and you are trying to take on a car. The gene pool just takes care of itself. doesn't it?
Good Morning Saturday!
Did you enjoy your day off? For my company, that was only the second holiday of the year! Wish we had more.'
I PPV'd Be Kind, Rewind last night. Didn't really dig it. Thought it would be better than it was. Love Jack Black, Mos Def, and the director (Eternal Sunshine of the Whatever Mind movie...).
Oh well. You don't like Arcade Fire or Vampire Weekend, I don't like that movie.
I'm watching Empire Records right now. It's very good. (I dvr'd it from Fuse a couple of weeks ago)
What other words have you turned into a verb? Tivo is obvious but I don't have a tivo. Googled.
Remember when PPV use to mean soft porn? Times have changed. I dropped my netflix subscription since PPV is usually pretty up to date.
I PPV'd Be Kind, Rewind last night. Didn't really dig it. Thought it would be better than it was. Love Jack Black, Mos Def, and the director (Eternal Sunshine of the Whatever Mind movie...).
Oh well. You don't like Arcade Fire or Vampire Weekend, I don't like that movie.
I'm watching Empire Records right now. It's very good. (I dvr'd it from Fuse a couple of weeks ago)
What other words have you turned into a verb? Tivo is obvious but I don't have a tivo. Googled.
Remember when PPV use to mean soft porn? Times have changed. I dropped my netflix subscription since PPV is usually pretty up to date.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Saturday woops Friday! post
Did you notice that quite a few of our last presidents are left-handed? Guess that means all us left-handers are smarter than ya'll.
Here is a list of the top 500 modern rock songs. I don't really agree with it, Pearl Jam doesn't show up until the 50s or something. They have a different definition of modern rock....
And.....my favorite indy song for now....Arcade Fire Intervention. Might be best song ever? If I don't hear Pearl Jam once a day my day is lacking.
Here is a list of the top 500 modern rock songs. I don't really agree with it, Pearl Jam doesn't show up until the 50s or something. They have a different definition of modern rock....
And.....my favorite indy song for now....Arcade Fire Intervention. Might be best song ever? If I don't hear Pearl Jam once a day my day is lacking.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
I Love You
That is my post of the night. Thanks for viewing. I owe all of you a big fat gift card. My nieces and nephews, to whom I don't remember their birthdays. My sister and brother.
Sorry I suck.
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