Category Archive

I don't care how many times I read about piracy in the news — and it apparently is becoming a serious problem — but I just can't make my head NOT think about, you know, real pirates.  

Why run on a regular treadmill indoors, when you can use a mobile treadmill outdoors? This is not a gag.  It's for real. The company that invented this cumbersome road hazard is seeking investors for its mobile outdoor treadmill. Their next invention?  A mobile stationary exercise bike… with wheels that actually move.  

I don't mean the city Chicago; I mean that band Chicago. And I came to this realization while being in a local convenience store, and hearing a Chicago song being played over the speakers.  The song was "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" As I was walking down the street one dayA man came up to me and asked me … Read More

All here. This one spooked me. It came from a digital camera recovered in the 9/11 wreckage at Ground Zero.  The camera belonged to photojournalist Bill Biggart (who perished that day).  The camera itself was totally wasted, but the flash card survivied.  This photo, showing the wreckage after the first tower collapse, was taken (according to the digital data) at 10:28 … Read More

FAO Schwartz allows you to create your own custom muppet. Choose the various body parts, see a mock-up of your creation, pay your $90, and wait 3-4 weeks for delivery. Don't fool yourself and think you'll be able to design a muppet that looks like you (unless of course, you already look like a muppet). Great holiday idea for the … Read More

…or eyesores, depending on your point of view.     Above: The Crooked House (Sopot, Poland), followed by Erwin Wurm: House Attack (Vienna, Austria)

But trust me, it's funny.  The Onion: I Bet My 40s Are Totally Going To Rock By Ed Heidegger 39-Year-Old You know what I'm really excited about? Turning 40! The Big Four-Oh. I've got one hell of a landmark birthday coming up, and I'm pumped! I may have spent these past 39 years meandering through life, focused only on petty … Read More

An apparently true e-mail exchange (Source) From: Jane GillesDate: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.19pmTo: David ThorneSubject: Overdue account Dear David,Our records indicate that your account is overdue by the amount of $233.95. If you have already made this payment please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer … Read More

Trivia, but interesting: President-elect Barack Obama: Renegade Michelle Obama: Renaissance Malia Obama: Radiance Sasha Obama: Rosebud Vice President-elect Joe Biden: Celtic Jill Biden: Capri President George W. Bush: Tumbler First Lady Laura Bush: Tempo Bill Clinton: Eagle Hillary Clinton: Evergreen Chelsea Clinton: Energy George Bush: Timberwolf Barbara Bush: Tranquility Jimmy Carter: Deacon Rosalynn Carter: Dancer Amy Carter: Dynamo Ronald Reagan: … Read More

Saw this:    Thought this:   Then thought this:   Then read the headline again and breathed a little easier…..

If you grew up with Boston TV stations in the 1970's you saw this ad a lot: The Museum of Science in Boston was the bomb when I was little.  I wonder if it still is.

I've ranted on here before about how new "flavors" aren't actually flavors at all.  In the olden days — like, the 1990's — you had flavors like cherry, orange, grape, and even some nice combination flavors, like lemon-lime, apple-banana, etc. You always knew what you were getting. But now, it's just a crapshoot.  I buy Gatorade that is flavored "Bahama … Read More

And here they are: 1 – At the end of the day2 – Fairly unique3 – I personally4 – At this moment in time5 – With all due respect6 – Absolutely7 – It's a nightmare8 – Shouldn't of9 – 24/710 – It's not rocket science At the end of the day, I'm not particularly annoyed by any of these.  I … Read More

The Obama kids should name their new puppy, "Joe the Dog"

If you are, like me, the owner of a beagle or beagle mix, you'll know there are damned determined and clever dogs.  Seriously, you have to admire their cunning and daring-do.  Case in point…