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February 12, 2005
The Baby Name Wizard
Fascinating site passed along by D.W. Requires Java.
Type any name at the top left of your screen and see how that name has fared from 1900 through 2003. Or just type one letter and then pick a name from the many that will pop up on your screen and watch how that name rises or falls in popularity. Names like Leola, Ada and Marion have all but died out, replaced by the likes of Kylie, Tanner and Caden
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February 11, 2005
World Press 2004 Photo of the Year
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Yahoo Releases Toolbar Beta For Firefox
To quote our son Enko: "Who would want that? The whole reason people get Firefox is to be rid of that shit."
Posted by Eddie at 11:20 AM | Comments (2)
Tom Jones Fed Up with Fans Throwing Panties
Too much of a good thing.
Posted by Eddie at 11:10 AM | Comments (1)
Feldman: 'Jackson showed me nude photos'
So that's why his career crashed.
Posted by Eddie at 06:45 AM | Comments (2)
Winnipeg Sun: Get out your forks, prepare to stick 'em in NHL
Just end it already. I don't want a truncated season.
In other hockey news: Can you imagine the food bill in this house?
Posted by Eddie at 06:33 AM | Comments (0)
Pinellas schools seek new profanity policy
Which reminds me of a story a friend related. He coaches at our local Catholic school and went to a mandated "Protecting Our Children" seminar when, about half way through, his buddy leaned over and whispered "Does this mean we can't call them fucking pussies anymore?'" "No," my pal replied, "I think it means we can still call them that, but, under the new guidelines, we have to have their parents present."
Posted by Eddie at 06:12 AM | Comments (0)
February 10, 2005
As Union Nears Win, Wal-Mart Closes Store
The corporate giant claims that "unreasonable" union demands make it impossible for the store to sustain itself. Funny. According to this factsheet, Wal-Mart's been doing just fine.
Posted by Kay at 08:43 AM | Comments (5)
Karl Haas: 1913-2005
My Darling Wife and I have been wondering if old Karl, also from Detroit and a radio legend there, was still alive since his show is still being syndicated. Now we know. Goodbye, Karl.
Posted by Eddie at 08:13 AM | Comments (0)
Seacrest: Cowell is "arrogant, pompous"
I've watched about 20 minutes of American Idol this year and coupled with this headline we see in which direction they are headed. Both of the times I wandered past the show Paula Abdul was feuding with Brit Simon Cowell. Now this headline comes out and you just know it is a plant. A show this successful, it had more viewers last week than the other three networks COMBINED during Bush's State of the Union Speech, is carefully planned. So, look for some kind of phony, major blow-up later this season.
Posted by Eddie at 07:41 AM | Comments (3)
Jazz Organ Pioneer Jimmy Smith Dies
You've heard Stevie Winwood's organ on that 60's rock tune "Gimme Some Lovin'." It's now played at every sporting event in North America. That was a Hammond B3 wailing away and Jimmy Smith was the B3 pioneer. A partial list of those who have used the B3 shows how pervasive it was: Procol Harum in "Whiter Shade of Pale," Dire Straits in "Walk of Life," Eric Clapton in "Layla," just about every Doors song, The Beatles on "Let It Be," Gladys Knight and the Pips on "Midnight Train to Georgia," and The Zombies on "Time of the Season."
Posted by Eddie at 07:05 AM | Comments (4)
Legislating Low Riding Pants, Boxers, Briefs & Thongs
And here I thought Virginia was for lovers.
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February 09, 2005
Google Maps
Yep, Google is doing maps now. Check it out; it's different.
Posted by Eddie at 12:44 PM | Comments (0)
February 08, 2005
Regulators studying dietary supplements' claims of 1-step weight loss
If you listen to talk radio at all or skim the channels late at night then you have met up with "Dr" Gregory S. Cynaumon who shills CortiSlim constantly. His ads drive me crazy. He always speaks obliquely of a "Dr. Talbott," who turns out to be a biochemist from the University of Utah. This same Greg Cynaumon, by the way, was behind a prior marketing scheme some of you may remember, "the Phonics Game." If they get him on this, he'll just pop up again.
Posted by Eddie at 04:37 PM | Comments (8)
Woman faces felony DWI charge
This one is messed up in so many ways.
1) She claimed she wasn't driving.
2) Her boyfriend apparently agreed to take the rap for her because she had a prior DWI.
3) That she could come up with her next excuse despite having two people in the backseat, including her 13 year old daughter, is beyond belief.
Via fark.
Posted by Eddie at 04:20 PM | Comments (0)
Super "Bored" with Halftime
Excellent: The FCC received two complaints that the Super Bowl half time show this year with Paul McCartney was boring. I didn't think it was boring; it was safe but I love that two people would think of lodging complaints.
Posted by Eddie at 04:13 PM | Comments (0)
The Scotsman: Rugby Fan Cuts off Own Testicles
"A local was reported as saying that the man was on medication and should not have been drinking."
--or let out of the ward.
Posted by Eddie at 12:35 PM | Comments (2)
February 07, 2005
France Calls for Fresh Start in Relations with U.S.
Gee, I don't know, Michel. You think you can handle it? Might involve more than 35 hours a week.
Posted by BIL at 05:16 PM | Comments (2)
British humour ended Sharon Osbourne's show
No, Sharon. Your show ended because you are not funny.
Posted by Eddie at 11:09 AM | Comments (4)
The Copyrighting of Public Space
Don't like this. It's a public park, financed with tax dollars. If the artist wants to maintain control then a more private venue should be used.
Posted by Eddie at 10:57 AM | Comments (2)
February 06, 2005
Green Bay Press Gazette: 8-year-old has Packers pride on display every day
"has worn Favre jersey daily since Dec. 25, 2003 "
Time to call in Social Services.
Posted by Eddie at 05:09 PM | Comments (2)
BBC: Blue tit boom 'may cause crisis'
Headline of the Week.
Posted by Eddie at 05:08 PM | Comments (1)
'Wife Swap' wives nearly come to blows
This one's for my Darling Wife, who gets a kick out of the show.
Posted by Eddie at 05:04 PM | Comments (3)
Canseco confessions
Oh man, the following phrases will be heard over and over on sports radio nationwide: "injected" "rear end" and "bathroom stalls."
Posted by Eddie at 01:21 PM | Comments (1)
Thousands of French protest longer working hours
Attaboy, Pierre! Your nation is falling apart, you are importing millions of Muslims workers who hate you in order to pay for your oppressive social programs, your productivity rate is lagging, your birthrate is falling, and you are losing your identity. And yet, your prime concern is your croissant breaks. Might as well just change the name of the place to Cheesistan.
Posted by BIL at 11:43 AM | Comments (2)
On this day in history
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