tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69928412012-01-09T16:08:09.049-05:00Give a man a fish and feed him for a day....Teach him to use the internet and he won't bother you for weeks!JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.comBlogger38221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-8012426818554154982011-11-13T13:26:00.001-05:002011-11-13T13:26:15.261-05:00

Blogging from the bathroom would be more accurate.  Just because you can do something doesn't mean it's a good idea to do so.  But when did that ever stop me? But I leave you with one question: if suicide is killing oneself, what the heck is hospicide?

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Why can't I acknowledge the obvious and just admit that this is over?  Denial takes many forms I guess.  I keep hoping that this will be like the villain in those horror films that you think has been vanquished, but somehow miraculously comes back.  But you wait right here, I'm going to go check out the basement.

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"So far, Google Plus is a social network for talking about Google Plus."Twitter / @sandofsky: So far, Google Plus is a s ...True, and for the life of me I don't even know why I would need yet another social network. Yet it holds an odd appeal. At first it was the appeal of the forbidden, since you couldn't get an invite. But now that I'm there I must concede it has a nice feel. We'll have to

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-22911891707531675392011-05-15T11:04:00.002-04:002011-05-15T11:08:45.392-04:00

I keep toying with a return to blogging either on this platform or on Tumblr. But I'm haunted by two thoughts. The first is that I find myself with little substantive thought to share on existing social media outlets. But the second is by far more sobering. On occasion I actually look at blog stats. (When I get bored I guess, so you would think that would be more often.) But when I see what

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-82116924866717335222011-05-10T09:53:00.001-04:002011-05-10T10:03:52.821-04:00

There was a time when this was a daily habit. Not necessarily a good one, but a habit nonetheless. Life events and shifting social media habits made this a place I visit less frequently. But I just can't pull the plug. I keep thinking that I could use this as a place to share more personal musings like I see others doing with Tumblr. Ah, but there's the rub. Being able to share personal

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-34464207094902923512010-06-11T14:00:00.002-04:002010-06-11T14:05:40.271-04:00

I was wondering just what it might take to get me to hit the old blogosphere again. Looks like I found a cause, heartbreaking as it is...(VIA Gorillasushi Relief Fund:)Jason, aka @gorillasushi, aka mega-talented designer, intrepid Chicago(ish) planner, and all-around awesome human, recently lost his wife after weeks of in a medically-induced coma. In the wake of this unspeakable loss, he is left

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-73407318832125014152010-01-24T20:52:00.002-05:002010-01-24T21:02:08.436-05:00

"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."Conan O'BrianTags: TV, humor, pop-culture

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-41871859599476258442010-01-24T20:50:00.000-05:002010-01-24T20:51:42.821-05:00

"Nice guys finish last, but we get to sleep in."Leslie NielsenTags: quotes, humor

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-21150080378895221652010-01-04T09:56:00.005-05:002010-01-04T10:01:40.631-05:00

If Your IM Buddy List Was Honest… (VIA BuzzFeed and Holy Taco)Tags: pop-culture, humor

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-806939977384269382010-01-04T09:55:00.001-05:002010-01-04T09:58:38.436-05:00

"Doing nothing is very hard to do ... you never know when you're finished."Leslie NielsenTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-23059571851334440982010-01-04T09:50:00.001-05:002010-01-04T11:43:34.155-05:00

Could it be that the new year brings a new and invigorated attitude towards blogging? Perhaps, but don't count on it. Recently I haven't even had the energy to tweet, much less something more long form. But yet, like a kid who rediscovers an old toy finding that it still works and still brings joy, I find myself considering picking up THIS old toy. Still too busy to make that happen, but

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-6482602605846222432009-11-09T20:47:00.000-05:002009-11-09T20:47:31.048-05:00

Good intentions DO NOT a blog entry make. If they did, you wouldn't be reading this poor excuse of a post. Apparently, I remain incapable of a thought that exceeds 140 characters. If that changes, I'll let you know.Tags: pointless rambling, blogging, pop-culture

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-35125887142156048552009-11-09T20:46:00.000-05:002009-11-09T20:47:00.296-05:00

"It never hurts to ask. Unless you ask for hurt." Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro KawabataTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-3932411618197062912009-08-21T16:56:00.005-04:002009-08-21T17:05:11.819-04:00

In the event that anybody still visits here (God only know I don't) I thought I'd repost an excellent piece from Graham Gudgin who has a case of raised hackles over the so called The Great American Healthcare Debate:Entering a clinic in the US for the first time many years ago, I was shocked to find that the very first office door that greeted me was labeled "Financial Consultant." Shocked is

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-28447036195302446442009-08-21T16:55:00.001-04:002009-08-21T17:01:03.931-04:00

"I bought a cactus. A week later it died. And I got depressed, because I thought, Damn. I am less nurturing than a desert."Demetri MartinTags: quotes, humor

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-70615650023555672492009-08-21T16:53:00.004-04:002009-08-21T17:00:41.673-04:00

Via Fuck Yeah. Strange Finds!Tags: humor, pop-culture, strange

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-58210102801535997782009-08-21T16:50:00.002-04:002009-08-21T18:07:07.072-04:00

Some wit and wisdom via a clip from Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy.Tags: humor, life experiences, pop-culture, Seth MacFarlane

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-20585540395432039772009-07-02T16:47:00.004-04:002009-07-02T16:53:04.476-04:00

Thanks, Facebook for that ironic bit of juxtapositioning. I have to work this holiday weekend, so I doubt I'll be experiencing the traditional enjoyment. But since life is what you make it, I'll eke out some joy somewhere along the line.I'm technically in Facebook denial, still refusing to actually do any status updates. Instead I've taken the lazy way out and allowed my Twitter stream to

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-3545724743392745792009-07-02T16:45:00.001-04:002009-07-02T16:52:52.271-04:00

"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." PlatoTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-58912695853276833472009-07-02T16:43:00.001-04:002009-07-02T16:52:39.326-04:00

Another in the series of new rules by Bill Maher.Tags: TV, YouTube, pop-culture, humor

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-72295596806998698022009-06-17T16:51:00.001-04:002009-06-17T16:51:15.628-04:00

This has been floating around out there in various forms, but still worth a look if you haven't seen it. Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old and originally published in The Plain Dealer on Sunday,May 28, 2006:To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolls over to 90 this August, so here's an update:1.

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"Statistician: A man who believes figures don't lie, but admits that under analysis some of them won't stand up either." Evan EsarTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-372177997714135712009-06-17T16:49:00.001-04:002009-06-17T16:50:05.024-04:00

"Weird Al" Yankovic play tribute to The Doors & Craigslist.Tags: YouTube, pop-culture, humor

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-53356454548255557062009-06-07T15:27:00.005-04:002009-06-07T15:34:13.725-04:00

A recent NY Times article Blogs Falling in an Empty Forest mentions that 95% of all blogs are essentially abandoned. It's nice to be a member of a majority from time to time.They call this "public remnants of a dream unfulfilled". That's hardly the case here, since my low expectations were easily surpassed and my foray into blogging was and remains simply a time-waster. It's just that I've had

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-81274267389148579792009-06-07T15:26:00.001-04:002009-06-07T15:34:01.254-04:00

"Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do." Jean-Paul SartreTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-63964203293722607512009-06-07T15:24:00.001-04:002009-06-07T15:33:49.459-04:00

My new favorite mash-up: Han Solo, P.I.!!Tags: TV, YouTube, movies, Star Wars, Mash-ups

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-70279804627132769632009-04-22T13:01:00.003-04:002009-04-22T13:16:02.935-04:00

My will to post anything here becomes less and less frequent. It seems that when I discovered Twitter it ramped up my AADD to new levels. Apparently I can't put together a coherent thought that exceeded 140 characters. Although anyone who follows my tweets will realize that many days I can't put together a coherent thought at any length. But despite my preference for the spontaneity and

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-32224640058653690372009-04-22T12:59:00.002-04:002009-04-22T13:01:26.909-04:00

"I can resist anything except temptation."Oscar WildeTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-73736249406899475232009-04-22T12:58:00.001-04:002009-04-22T13:00:37.363-04:00

An interesting piece explaining The panhandler's secret:When there were old-school parking meters in New York, quarters were precious.One day, I'm walking down the street and a guy comes up to me and says, "Do you have a dollar for four quarters?" He held out his hand with four quarters in it.Curious, I engaged with him. I took out a dollar bill and took the four quarters.Then he turned to me and

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-44973268026684292212009-03-05T19:37:00.003-05:002009-03-05T19:43:21.816-05:00

A excellent piece from DownWithTyranny!: The Incredible Santelli-- And Why Republicans Think American Working Families Are "Losers" Wall Street is mad as hell and they refuse to be abused by what the Republicans refer to as "the losers." In their parlance "the losers" are not the failed banksters and insurance companies and CEOs but their victims, ordinary working families. Last night John

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"The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced."Vic GoldTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-11301977692838807252009-03-05T19:34:00.004-05:002009-03-05T19:46:15.626-05:00

Ever wish songs weren't so darned confusing and wanted them to just sing about what was going on in the music video? Wish no more, as you view the literal video version of Birdhouse In Your Soul by They Might Be Giants.Then again, you just might want to be Rick Roll'ed instead!Tags: YouTube, humor, videos, pop-culture

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-38970389212177173222009-02-04T00:11:00.001-05:002009-02-04T00:11:00.409-05:00

Since nobody these days bothers to give kids boring names (like John) we shouldn't be surprised that the trend towards unique and unusual names would carry over to our pets. A few Wacky Pet Names as an example:Rush LimbarkLow JackMeatwadPeanut Wigglebutt Hairy PutterMajor DepositFanny Mae LovechunkTaco BellaDrama MamaMuppet BundleSir Lix-a-lotEdward ScissorpawsTags: dogs, pop-culture

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-14026000060027288272009-02-04T00:09:00.001-05:002009-02-04T00:09:00.354-05:00

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."Robert FrostTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-19796909679725128502009-02-04T00:08:00.004-05:002009-02-04T00:14:16.384-05:00

The recent passing of NYC pitchman Joe Ades as noted in a recent NY Times piece His Stage, the Street; His Rapier, a Peeler :Somehow, Joe Ades got people’s attention as the crowds swirled by at the Union Square Greenmarket, on their way to eyeing and buying the produce. He was the white-haired man with the British accent, the expensive European suits and shirts — the man selling the $5 peeler.

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-25302672784633756972009-02-04T00:05:00.005-05:002009-02-04T22:42:06.336-05:00

My favorite Christian Bale Remix of his recently released flameout. It just might become my new ring-tone!But JoBlo's Christian Bale vs Lily Tomlin is a close second as my favorite remix! Although Bale vs. Bill O'Reilly just might give it a run for it's money.Tags: YouTube, pop-culture

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-55519104454040552282009-01-29T08:07:00.005-05:002009-01-29T08:14:24.899-05:00

I'm always surprised that there are so many people who take great glee in rushing to comment "First!" on numerous blogs and discussion boards. Yet it dawned on me that there must be a bit of that in my DNA. I had bookmarked Porn Stars Who Twitter (VIA COED Magazine) and had intended to develop a post when I had some time to put some thoughts together. Then I saw the link on another site, and

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-7654134962797111732009-01-29T08:06:00.001-05:002009-01-29T08:12:00.812-05:00

"NBC... a KFC Famous Bowl of dramas, comedies, waning sci-fi and reality shows all mixed together in one unappetizing glop."TV SquadTags: quotes, TV

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-86560856831887740362009-01-29T08:04:00.003-05:002009-01-29T08:11:40.034-05:00

Nextround.net pretty much nailed it with the observation that "Tourists Are Douchbags".Tags: humor

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-57465945112889360502009-01-26T00:14:00.005-05:002009-01-27T07:43:01.933-05:00

Happy Year of the Ox to all. According to the Chinese calendar those born under the sign of the Ox will be the strong, silent type, who remain consistent and reliable. Although they are known to be stubborn and easy to irritate, they are loyal friends. In matters of love, they will find a good match with the snake, rat, or cock (insert joke:here).One thing that would get the new year off on

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-36611435931122864902009-01-26T00:11:00.002-05:002009-01-26T02:33:58.181-05:00

"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance."ConfuciusTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-67289305991622344422009-01-26T00:10:00.004-05:002009-01-29T11:03:47.822-05:00

Thanks to the NY Times article "Microsoft Songsmith Is Easy (if Painful to Hear)" I couldn't resist finding the painfully bad YouTube infomercial for Songsmith and the even MORE painful Springsteen inspired XP sales pitch they describe in the article. If you are brave enough to sample them, just don't say you haven't been warned! But the real fun begins when you take the vocal tracks from

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-63790619056198421362009-01-26T00:06:00.001-05:002009-01-26T02:33:29.229-05:00

Herm Edwards Hiring by Detroit Lions Confirmed (VIA bleacher report)Herm Edwards, here pictured messing up the Jets, was recently fired from hisjJob in Kansas City messing up the Chiefs. He was hired today by the Lions.Lions director of public relations Todd Helfinger said, "Mr. Edwards, or the dentist as we affectionately call him, is the perfect fit for the Lions. How can he mess up a

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-92190313570812452692009-01-23T07:52:00.008-05:002009-01-24T16:18:41.983-05:00

No, it's NOT pronounced THAT way. I don't know about you, but it's impossible for me to not smirk and twitter when you see these signs from tml?partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all" target="_blank">British towns with unfortunate names.And even more places where the streets have bad names (VIA YesButNoButYes). For bonus points: 27 very strange & funny signs.Tags: pop-culture, NY Times, geography,

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-67252619668242927332009-01-23T07:52:00.001-05:002009-01-23T07:52:37.209-05:00

"Indecision may, or may not be my problem"Jimmy Buffett"

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Hard to believe that this clip is so simultaneously funny and creepy at the same time!Tags: YouTube, humor

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-62193919037810635542009-01-19T09:48:00.004-05:002009-01-19T09:52:45.188-05:00

It seems like a busy agenda and the forces of apathy have resulted in a total neglect of the ol' blog. Most normal people would just admit the obvious, that they no longer had any interest in bloging and then just move on. However, there is a small part of me that keeps remembering when this was fresh and fun which precludes me from throwing in the towel, hoping that the unloved toy will

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"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."Abraham LincolnTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-28181294987529573312009-01-19T09:45:00.002-05:002009-01-19T09:52:03.669-05:00

Up to this point my perception of Twitter was pretty much along the lines as portrayed in this video. Despite people I know and respect telling me that it's a great site, I avoided it like the plague. Perhaps it was a fear of adding another addiction or maybe it was just me being stubborn.But it's hard to ignore just how mainstream it has become, with prominent media outlets, celebrities,

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This day can't get here soon enough. Can't wait to retire this snippet of code!Tags: politics, blogging

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-15058254913016867572008-11-24T10:53:00.009-05:002008-11-24T11:19:38.231-05:00

It sure looks like I've been beaten by the apathy stick once again, resulting in an inability to post. In my defense, I have been kind of busy, but the bigger issue is that despite doing a ton of surfing, all the while making numerous notes on ideas and links it just ends there. I find I have absolutely no interest in pulling the trigger and taking it to the next level. Is it that it might

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-55714884715585883832008-11-24T10:51:00.001-05:002008-11-24T10:58:37.157-05:00

"You can prick your finger ... Just don't finger your prick." George CarlinTags: quotes, humor

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-57548384859888406562008-11-24T10:48:00.003-05:002008-11-24T10:58:23.498-05:00

Thanks MTV for making me feel really, really old! 17 year old Spencer Elden recreates the infamous Nirvana "Nevermind" cover shot and makes me feel very un-hip!Tags: pop-culture

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-65906151095502886782008-11-10T09:09:00.006-05:002008-11-10T11:37:37.492-05:00

Apparently I got smacked in the head by the pendulum of blogging ambivalence one more time. A brief moment of clarity and enthusiasm, followed by a lack of motivation and interest. However since the last "re-post" seemed meaningful and relevant, leaving it sit until Election Day didn't seem like the worst thing. Much of the time I felt like I was sitting on pins and needles pending a

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-39095535590123578792008-11-10T09:07:00.001-05:002008-11-10T09:13:13.792-05:00

"You can't have a light without a dark to stick it in." Arlo GuthrieTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-15185981445572255112008-11-10T09:05:00.002-05:002008-11-10T10:30:47.155-05:00

Answering the question "Why is Colonel Angus so popular with the ladies?" (VIA Best Week Ever)And on a related note, a fascinating look at Cunnilingus in North Korea.Tags: TV, humor, pop-culture

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Nothing sums up the compelling reasons why this election is so important better than this letter submitted to Daily Kos, I Didn't Vote For Obama:I'm a middle-class white guy living in Jacksonville, Florida. I've got a wife and two kids. Because the kids had no school today, I took a vacation day from work, and took the kids downtown to vote early. Fifty-nine minutes later, two smiling children

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"Go, and never darken my towels again.""I could dance with you until the cows come home. On second thought I'd rather dance with the cows until you come home.""A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.""Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.""Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.""Those are my principles, and if you don't like them...

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-32569343069054541512008-10-21T10:34:00.001-04:002008-10-21T10:44:03.132-04:00

An informative look at "real America" via Jason Jones recent piece from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Understanding Real America in Wasilla. Although some of his work falls flat, this was dead on!Tags: TV, Daily Show, politics, humor

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A PSA from Natalie Portman & Rashida Jones, as they present a solution to the global economic crisis.Tags: PSA, humor

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A sampling of Matt Taibbi's Rolling Stone article Mad Dog Palin:Sarah Palin is a symbol of everything that is wrong with the modern United States. As a representative of our political system, she's a new low in reptilian villainy, the ultimate cynical masterwork of puppeteers like Karl Rove. But more than that, she is a horrifying symbol of how little we ask for in return for the total surrender

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As if the literal version of Take On Me wasn't funny enough, along comes a literal version of Tears For Fears' Head Over Heels. Given the treasure trove of goofy 80's videos, I suspect we've barely scratched the surface of this trend.And in a semi-related vein, College Humor shows us what Metaphor-Free Radio would be like.Tags: YouTube, pop-culture, humor, music, internet culture, trends

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"I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself."Marlene DietrichTags: quotes

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Gawd, I love pointless trivia, even if it's not true. So you might imagine that these nuggets from Things You Probably Already Know, But Have Forgotten would be right up my alley:40% of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.315 entries in Webster's 1996 Dictionary were misspelled.The 'spot' on 7UP comes from its inventor, who had red eyes. He was albino.On average, 12 newborns

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We've all been suckered into them; sometimes willing and sometimes not. But they all seem to get stuck in our heads and in our collective consciousness. These "memes" (NOT to be confused with my stalkerish obsession) spread quickly and soon embed themselves into the mainstream. In the event you missed any, or just want to relive some, a great interactive timeline at Internet Memes (VIA Gawker)

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A weird thing happened again last night. I'm sitting there watching Fringe, and suddenly I start to nitpick. They were "reprograming" the brains of homing pigeons in a plexiglas chamber with giant electrical arcs above, and for some reason I had to stop and say "that's not realistic". How strange is it that you can suspend belief, and accept every-other bizarre and unbelievable sci-fi premise

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When I first looked at this "self-help" device I was mildly amused. At the time these disposable cups, which the seller so gently and euphemistically describes as an "adult novelty concept" were only available in Japan.Well, score one for American ingenuity and free enterprise, since it looks like they are now available in the good ol' US of A. And at the bargain price of 2 fer $35,with free

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"I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my Republican friends... that if they will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them."Adlai StevensonTags: quotes, politics

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It's good to see a few people in the media call out Caribou Barbi on her less than truthful responses to the report on Troopergate. In this clip, Rachel Maddow calls a liar, a liar. And in this piece, Steve Bensen asks "Is Sarah Palin shockingly dishonest or is she functionally illiterate? Inquiring minds want to know."Tags: politics, TV, Maddow, Palin

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-30556062665065265182008-10-15T00:09:00.001-04:002008-10-15T00:18:06.971-04:00

A fun new political site Candidate Equals allows you to create pictograms showing how the Presidential & V.P. contenders equate to common objects. Some funny stuff; you can make your own or just view others handiwork. So far, this one is my favorite.And if the prospect of this really happening weren't so freakin' terrifying, Palin As President would be pretty darned funny.Tags: humor, politics,

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Being the spineless, mindless, couch-riding, web-surfing schlub that I am, I couldn't help but to sit up a bit straighter and take notice that the term "Irritable Male Syndrome" spiked into the "spicy" category on Google Trends after author Jed Diamond appeared on the CBS Early Show to hawk his book of the same name. It describes changes in male body chemistry and behavior that occur as men age;

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"Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, political parties, nations, and eras it's the rule."Friedrich NietzscheTags: quotes, politics

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Just when you think Hot or Not is oh so "2000ish", along comes somebody who does another variation making it fresh. A new site The Only Vote allows you to view one Democrat, and one Republican and pick who you think is hotter. Unfortunately, they only identify their party affiliation AFTER you've voted. Despite my best efforts to guess which is the Democrat, I keep picking Republicans. This,

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Listics (VIA onegoodmove) asks and answers the question "Maverick? No, branded" and provides the fitting illustration.Tags: politics, humor, McCain

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-61726845404940175002008-10-13T07:21:00.005-04:002008-10-13T07:25:01.822-04:00

Ok, I really need to stop doing this but anybody other than me think that Troopergates' Mike Wooten looks like a "separated at birth" version of Heroes' Matt Parkman? Maybe it's just the uniforms. Just sayin'.But the real comedy begins when Palin claims that the report vindicated her of any wrongdoing. This malarkey probably plays very well with her base, who don't usually seem overly

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-58004066603433128162008-10-13T07:20:00.002-04:002008-10-13T07:23:50.959-04:00

"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing."Abraham LincolnTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-79168379888197396672008-10-13T07:17:00.001-04:002008-10-13T07:23:26.945-04:00

I've seen some pretty well done, "cleaned-up porn" before, but Diesel XXX's SFW Porn (VIA Random Good Stuff) really tops all the rest!Tags: YouTube, humor, pr0n

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-35962907666741850192008-10-11T07:48:00.004-04:002008-10-11T07:51:53.592-04:00

Probably to avoid the inevitable lawsuits they market this as the "NOT Sarah Palin Inflatable Love Doll" but no need to debate their intent. You'll have to wait for the "Nailin' Palin" porno, but for those who need instant gratification you can order this now, although I suspect prices may go down after November."Sarah Palin makes sexism sexy. Cross party lines with your own inflatable running

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-67523807991911839682008-10-11T07:46:00.004-04:002008-10-11T07:51:39.904-04:00

Ode to Sean Hannity (VIA onegoodmove)by John CleeseAping urbanityOozing with vanityPlump as a manateeFaking humanityJournalistic calamityIntellectual inanityFox Noise insanityYou’re a profanityHannity.Tags: politics, humor

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"Why is it that the Republican party seems to consist solely of the top 5% of America's wealth holders and the lower third of the IQ spectrum with NO ONE in between?"Richard MetzgerTags: politics, quotes

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Simple things amuse me, so You Fell Asleep Watching a DVD (VIA Found on the Web) provided me with much pleasure. So simple and stupid; it's funny!Tags: TV, silly stuff, movies, DVD

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-22114725861327785082008-10-08T10:29:00.002-04:002008-10-08T10:32:10.877-04:00

Well, I'm glad John Oliver of The Daily Show finally cleared up my confusion over who those undecided voters actually are. It looks like last night's debate audience was filled with this motley group. Let's hope that they took something away from this sterilized horse and pony show, although they probably just wound up liking a little bit more who the one they preferred before the event.What a

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"There's an old saying about those who forget history. I don't remember it, but it's good."Stephen ColbertTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-64822313120936481932008-10-08T10:20:00.005-04:002008-10-08T10:28:54.932-04:00

Go download one of the pumpkin carving stencils at Yes We Carve. Then use it to create your own "Jack O'Bama", or is it "Barack O' Lantern"? Sound like good, wholesome messy fun either way!And for more homegrown fun, be sure to visit Pinocchio Politics, and download the pattern for one of their Pinocchio noses. Perfect for wearing as you read their long list of lies that the McCain campaign

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Thirty graphics designers pulled together for the final days of the Presidential campaign creating an internet crusade 30 Reasons to Vote Obama to encourage support for Obama. A new poster will appear daily."Tell me it can't be true. Following 8 years of disastrous governance, the Democrats field the best candidate this country has seen in generations, against one of the worst the Republicans

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A fantastic illustration from Derek Chatwood (The Searcher on Flickr) showing ol' McGrumpy as the Unoriginal Maverick that he is. But until the NY Times told us how the term originated I didn't know that it relates to a family in Texas. Back in the day, they had a cattle ranch, and didn't bother to "brand" the cattle as other ranchers did, so any unmarked livestock were assumed to be "

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"Sooner or later people are going to figure out that if all you run is negative attack ads you don't have much of a vision for the future, or you're not ready to articulate it."John McCain (2000)Tags: quotes, politics

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Great; I had to watch Terminator Chronicles last night and missed Keith Olbermann's Special Comment "It's Palin doing the pallin". Obviously, I picked the wrong Sarah."Governor, what would you call someone who arrives in a suburb, blames a resident for the local crime, organizes a mob to threaten the woman, convinces the authorities to go and raid her home, and then chases her out of the suburb?

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Wow, you take a little breather and before you know it a few months have flown by. The urge to post has hit me sporadically, but the notes just sit there and I usually lose the will to try and tie the tidbits together into something semi-coherent. I was on the verge of culling through these notes and pulling out a few gems, when I had my 2nd hard drive failure in three months; of course I

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"Here's the thing about Americans. You can send their kids off by the thousands to get their balls blown off in foreign lands for no reason at all, saddle them with billions in debt year after congressional year while they spend their winters cheerfully watching game shows and football, pull the rug out from under their mortgages, and leave them living off their credit cards and their Wal-Mart

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A NSFW (but oh so true) ditty about Sarah Palin with subtitles so that you can join in on the fun! Canada never looked better.And from Things Sarah Palin Can Name comes "Other Differences Between a Hockey Mom and a Pitbull":Kids are missing teethCan’t lick private parts Embarrasses children by screaming at gamesCan drive a carOpposable thumbsSleeps with postal carrier instead of bitingLess

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NJ Assemblyman Neil Cohen recently resigned after child porn was found on his office computer. Normally, that wouldn't even be worth mentioning except that the dude looks like a "separated at birth" version of The Godfather's Frank Pentangeli. Let's hope his detention facility has nice bathtubs.Tags: politics, pedophiles, The Godfather, gangsters, separated at birth

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-70877225466987190382008-07-30T07:15:00.001-04:002008-07-30T07:20:09.520-04:00

"If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bull."W. C. FieldsTags: quotes

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-400845101174684322008-07-30T07:14:00.001-04:002008-07-30T07:15:22.191-04:00

A kinder, gentler John I Am sure isn't what we've seen so far. Thank God he promised to take the high road, since I can't begin to imagine just what nefarious swill he'd be spewing if he hadn't made the pledge to run a positive campaign.Between the false claims, misrepresentations, and his failure to comprehend many global and domestic problems it's hard to imagine how anyone can take him

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-49476237202568829432008-07-28T08:54:00.001-04:002008-07-28T08:56:49.649-04:00

Why should cats have all the fun? Turn off your spellcheck and caption your favorite canine at Ihasa hotdog. I'm sure I've linked to this before, but this one never grows old!Tags: humor, dogs

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Every time this stupid ad for the Mohegan Sun Casino comes on TV it drives me insane, although be advised that's not a very long trip. It disturbs me on so many levels.Seeing people just break into song and dance bugs me, since that seldom happens in real life. Sure, one of the guys at work breaks into "show tunes" all the time, but that's an entirely different thing. (And don't even talk to

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"What was most striking about the Obama speech in Berlin was not anything he said so much as the alternative reality it fostered: many American children have never before seen huge crowds turn out abroad to wave American flags instead of burn them."Frank RichTags: quotes, politics, news

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A few bits of unnecessary knowledge:96% of people put the peanut butter on first when making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.Every year about 7 people gets killed by sharp objects in the dishwasher.There is enough iron in a human being to make one small nail.An adult giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.During their periods womens middle fingers shrink. No one knows

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-65038595737911975662008-07-23T08:48:00.003-04:002008-07-23T08:55:24.981-04:00

Not that I was planning a visit anytime soon, but with only "1 MILF" this really doesn't seem like a place I'd have much interest in as a destination. (And thanks to stefike13 for the pic!) Another destination I've been avoiding has been blogging. What started as a "short break" has apparently evolved into a "clean break". Oh sure, occasionally I hear or see something and I think "I've got to

JMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05532398934926136386noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992841.post-81276789286952648152008-07-23T08:43:00.002-04:002008-07-23T08:55:05.294-04:00

"Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most times he will pick himself up and carry on."Winston ChurchillTags: quotes

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