Funeeeee

Awks

That's short for awkward. "A" for effort, though.



And for some commentary on the interview, I enjoyed this piece from Bloomberg:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=aQZCcugKlf5k&refer=home

Toe the Line

So, I've definitely had a discussion about "toeing the line" with one or two of you before. The question at hand: just what exactly does it mean? A few people argued that it was "tow the line," and that it meant pulling one's weight. I believed it was "toe the line," but I thought it meant being on the edge of an issue...or coming very close to something. Turns out that while I was right in spelling, I was also wrong in definition. Apparently "toe the line" means to conform, and is often used in reference to party politics. So you learn something new everyday. Here is the Wikipedia entry should anyone have interest: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toe_the_line

Happy Friday

From pet portrait artist and photographer WelcomeToTheDoghouse.

Just Because

And now, for a moment of seriousness...

For all you New Agers out there, 8 great ways to fundamentally change your life:

http://zenhabits.net/2008/07/8-great-anti-hacks-to-fundamentally-change-your-life/

We Remember

Matt D. Weighs In

Weener dreams of Rick Rolls

Admit it. My posts make you want to dance.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Just an FYI

the Scottish Fold obsesh has infiltrated my subconscious. last night, i dreamt of them.

they are cute lil effers, aren't they?

For All You Statistics Enthusiasts Out There...

This is actually a really informative and interesting blog tracking election polling:

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/

Why Rednecks May Rule the World

Please pass this along to your Republic of Redneckia friends.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_7600000/7600592.stm

If I hated him before....

This just reaffirmed my hatred. I mean, who acts like this? This may be a little old (judging by the hue of his beautifully coifed hair) but nonetheless - once an ass, always an ass.

You have GOT to be f*cking kidding me

Jacko's soiled undies - and size 28 to boot?! Ha-just what I wanted to spend my one million on!

From Page Six today:

MICHAEL Jackson's notorious tighty whities are up for grabs. A pair of size-28 Calvin Klein white briefs once belonging to Wacko Jacko will be auctioned on eBay tomorrow, with a reserve price of $1 million. The unwashed underpants have a sensational past. They were part of the evidence confiscated in 2003 by then-Santa Barbara DA Tom Sneddon, who wanted a DNA sample for his unsuccessful child-molestation case against the washed-up King of Pop. The briefs are part of a stash of Jacko artifacts offered by New Jersey businessman Henry Vacarro, who obtained them in a bankruptcy case. For extra authenticity, the briefs come sealed in an evidence bag and wrapped with police tape. Also being sold are the Gloved One's handwritten note explaining why he wants an annulment from Lisa Marie Presley and a used half-ounce tube of skin-bleaching cream.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/09092008/gossip/pagesix/in_brief__jackos_undies_for_sale_128210.htm

Fritzl Part Deux???

A new incest/basement imprisonment situation has reared its ugly head, this time Poland is the scene of the crime. Of course his fly is down...gross.




http://www.nypost.com/seven/09092008/news/worldnews/polish_man_accused_of_imprisoning_daught_128260.htm

I am like a proud momma.

Sorry, I had to.

Black Hole Eats Earth! And I thought I was hungry...

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/29/europe/physics.php

Lunchtime

Remember my post about meat and global warming? After feasting my eyes on this, I officially rescind. People with excitable bowels,beware!

Today's News is Boring

So here is a comic.

Gangsters don't dance, they boogie

When I go to Iraq, I won't be looking to meet anyone other than this kid. He's laying it down in the Land of the Two Rivers! Respect.


http://view.break.com/523005 - Watch more free videos

Ummm...

Okay, crime is never ever cool or funny, but this next one certainly knocks on the door of "amusing." A man was arrested for burglary this weekend--it seems he robbed two farm workers, and woke one of them by massaging him with spice rub, and the other by smacking him with an 8-inch sausage. This is totally hypothetical, but if I were a criminal, I would probably use a similar gesture as my calling card(although I'm thinking hard salami).

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/09/07/sausage.attack.ap/index.html?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemail

These things never end well...

Not to be judgmental, but when will teachers learn not to boff their students? Perhaps I'm missing something, but I haven't heard about any situation like this that has ended well. The latest involves the trial of Eric McLean, who is charged with the murder of his wife's 18-yr-old student-lover: http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/09/05/teacher.sex.slaying.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

Oh Hell Yes

It's BAAAAACCKKK! Tonight! YES!

Seeing Red

An interesting and, I think, even-handed exploration of John McCain's notorious temper. (Personally, I love it because I enjoy anything that gives me a peek at the grit): http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/politics/story/463107.html

Amen

I've long-since heard that forgoing meat for one year would be more beneficial than not driving for a year...well now the UN chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has gone on record, urging people to cut their meat intake in an effort to reduce global warming. "In terms of immediacy of action and the feasibility of bringing about reductions in a short period of time, it clearly is the most attractive opportunity," he stated. Amen to that--it would probably reduce national health care costs, too.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080907/ts_afp/unfoodclimatewarmingindia;_ylt=Aj6ODhVU.gZD1edrdOQi6md34T0D

Normal

Woman's husband keeps her locked in tiny cabin for 9 years:

http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSL648279120080906