Game shows are over as we know it. Bob Barker is retiring from "The Price Is Right" in June, at the ripe young age of 83.
I used to watch this show with my grandpa - he loved it. He'd work on his Rubik's Cube while watching. It was always our bonding time. I still watch it today if I'm home during the day.
I am truly sad.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Shake Your Money Maker
This is quite possibly the most amazing thing ever:
http://www.dancesisterdance.com/myvid/index.php?v=c893e48c39e90
Make your own here!
http://www.dancesisterdance.com/myvid/index.php?v=c893e48c39e90
Make your own here!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Who knew?!
Fact of the Day: (from reference.com)
Lincoln Logs were invented by John Lloyd Wright, the son of famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The inspiration for Lincoln Logs came in 1916 when 24-year-old John took a trip to Tokyo, Japan, where Frank Lloyd Wright was building the Imperial Hotel. John watched workers build the earthquake-proof structure using the revolutionary technique of interlocking beams. When John returned to America, he created Lincoln Logs, which were named for President Abraham Lincoln and originally made of redwood.
Lincoln Logs were invented by John Lloyd Wright, the son of famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The inspiration for Lincoln Logs came in 1916 when 24-year-old John took a trip to Tokyo, Japan, where Frank Lloyd Wright was building the Imperial Hotel. John watched workers build the earthquake-proof structure using the revolutionary technique of interlocking beams. When John returned to America, he created Lincoln Logs, which were named for President Abraham Lincoln and originally made of redwood.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Karma's a bitch, ain't it?
Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role in one of the biggest corporate scandals in U.S. history, CNN confirms.
It's a shame he couldn't suffer as much as the people's lives he's ruined, but I'll say that's a bit of retribution.
It's a shame he couldn't suffer as much as the people's lives he's ruined, but I'll say that's a bit of retribution.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Mind-boggling
You wanna hear something fascinating? Of course you do, why else do you read this blog?!
The Peter Cooper Village housing complex here in New York City was just sold to a private management company for $5.4 BILLION dollars (no, this is not Austin Powers). It's claimed to be the largest real estate sale in U.S. history.
Let's just put that into perspective. On this day in 1867, a mere 139 years ago, the U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. It had cost $7.2 million.
So, not taking into effect inflation (which, somehow, I still think might be less), we bought an ENTIRE GIGANTIC COUNTRY for $800 million LESS than an 80-acre apartment complex in the East Village in Manhattan, where only one subway goes.
The Peter Cooper Village housing complex here in New York City was just sold to a private management company for $5.4 BILLION dollars (no, this is not Austin Powers). It's claimed to be the largest real estate sale in U.S. history.
Let's just put that into perspective. On this day in 1867, a mere 139 years ago, the U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. It had cost $7.2 million.
So, not taking into effect inflation (which, somehow, I still think might be less), we bought an ENTIRE GIGANTIC COUNTRY for $800 million LESS than an 80-acre apartment complex in the East Village in Manhattan, where only one subway goes.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Crazier than a shithouse rat, Part 2
Huh. We all knew Mike Tyson was a total nutjob, but this brings him to a whole new level of crazy.
Fighting women? Well, let's just hope if any female takes him up on it, they kick the shit out of him, scumbag misogynist wifebeater.
So do you think he believes in Title IX, or just wants some publicity in order to get a new reality show, "Fight that Bitch"?
Fighting women? Well, let's just hope if any female takes him up on it, they kick the shit out of him, scumbag misogynist wifebeater.
So do you think he believes in Title IX, or just wants some publicity in order to get a new reality show, "Fight that Bitch"?
Monday, October 16, 2006
Show some love for the D (and get your mind out the gutter)
This simply can't go without being mentioned:
The Detroit Tigers are going to their first World Series in 22 years!
A nailbiter until the very end, they won the game with a 3-run homer, sweeping the A's in the series. It was the way a baseball game should be won.
I want to see a Mets-Tigers series - perennial underdogs making good on the season. I'm a Mets fan until they face off against the Tigers. Then, it's ROWR!
The Detroit Tigers are going to their first World Series in 22 years!
A nailbiter until the very end, they won the game with a 3-run homer, sweeping the A's in the series. It was the way a baseball game should be won.
I want to see a Mets-Tigers series - perennial underdogs making good on the season. I'm a Mets fan until they face off against the Tigers. Then, it's ROWR!
Friday, October 13, 2006
Go Tigers! Go Blue!
Another fantastic sports weekend! Tigers play in Detroit this weekend. Let's hope the freak cold snap scares those Californians all the way back to the left coast.
Who's with me on a Tigers-Mets World Series? Bring it on!
And #4 Michigan at unranked Penn State Saturday night. Joe Paterno still kickin it. Right now, they're 3-0 in the Big Ten (#1 seed), 6-0 Season. I want an undefeated Michigan to meet an undefeated OSU on Nov. 23 and show those Thugeyes where it's at. Hail to the Victors!
Who's with me on a Tigers-Mets World Series? Bring it on!
And #4 Michigan at unranked Penn State Saturday night. Joe Paterno still kickin it. Right now, they're 3-0 in the Big Ten (#1 seed), 6-0 Season. I want an undefeated Michigan to meet an undefeated OSU on Nov. 23 and show those Thugeyes where it's at. Hail to the Victors!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
The Tourist Trap of Texas
I am sold on this place. Scuba diving in the desert?!
Now, just how difficult is it to get to far west Texas?
Now, just how difficult is it to get to far west Texas?
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Crazier than a shithouse rat
Well, as if the original flight and story she made up wasn't enough to convince us she was little less than sane, Runaway Bride Jennifer Wilbanks is now suing her ex-fiance for $500,000.
Thanks god he finally dumped her ass. Better off without her. Is is bad that I have no sympathy for this woman and think she absolutely deserves nothing from him. He became a laughing stock - all for the glory of love. She's just apeshit.
Thanks god he finally dumped her ass. Better off without her. Is is bad that I have no sympathy for this woman and think she absolutely deserves nothing from him. He became a laughing stock - all for the glory of love. She's just apeshit.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Prize-Winning Indeed
Check out the balls on this Ram - it won a prize at the Ohio State Fair. Must be for his sperm count.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Conundrum for Michiganders
Actually, this is possibly the biggest conundrum in sports history (well, my sports history at least). And the Red Wings are playing at 7:30, althugh that won't really be televised out here in NY, where there are basically 4 local teams (Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and even Flyers).
Not to mention that my boyfriend is a monstrous Notre Dame fan, which poses its own problem, playing at 2:30. Stupid daylight savings time, Indiana.
Looks like another delicious fall Saturday stuck on the couch watching sports. I mean, what's better?!
And before you tell me I spelled Michiganders wrong, you're wrong.
Not to mention that my boyfriend is a monstrous Notre Dame fan, which poses its own problem, playing at 2:30. Stupid daylight savings time, Indiana.
Looks like another delicious fall Saturday stuck on the couch watching sports. I mean, what's better?!
And before you tell me I spelled Michiganders wrong, you're wrong.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Pot or Kettle?
Isn't this statement from our pathetic president kind of like the pot calling the kettle black?
At least we (meaning dems) don't have a Representative on the committee for exploited children writing lewd emails and texts to undeage and impressionable pages on Capitol Hill. Nor do we have Jack Ambramhoff, lobbyist and lawbreaker extraordinaire. Nor do we have religious leaders confusing the voters into thinking that church and state actually, rightfully belong together. And don't even get me started on how Rumsfeld has zero business in the Pentagon.
Canada beckons....although their bacon isn't quite the same.
At least we (meaning dems) don't have a Representative on the committee for exploited children writing lewd emails and texts to undeage and impressionable pages on Capitol Hill. Nor do we have Jack Ambramhoff, lobbyist and lawbreaker extraordinaire. Nor do we have religious leaders confusing the voters into thinking that church and state actually, rightfully belong together. And don't even get me started on how Rumsfeld has zero business in the Pentagon.
Canada beckons....although their bacon isn't quite the same.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
My new love
My current obsession, on the fantastic recommendation of my friend Lisa, is the TV show Veronica Mars. I'm currently halfway through Season 1 and am utterly hooked. Lisa told me to give it until at least the third episode, but I was enthralled after about 10 mins.
It's like a cooler, hipper version of Nancy Drew, another obsession I had as a kid. I think I read about 100 of the "new" Nancy Drew books between ages 10 and 13.
It's just a well-written, funny, smart, brilliantly woven show about a teenager who happens to be a detective on the sly. But it's got the rich-suburb setting that we all love in our teen dramas these days (see "The OC," "Laguna Beach," etc. But come, on, we know it all started with "90210").
Anyway, highly recommended if you like anything remotely intriguing and sassy, without having to be all Law and Order or CSI gruesome - a little more fun than that.
It's like a cooler, hipper version of Nancy Drew, another obsession I had as a kid. I think I read about 100 of the "new" Nancy Drew books between ages 10 and 13.
It's just a well-written, funny, smart, brilliantly woven show about a teenager who happens to be a detective on the sly. But it's got the rich-suburb setting that we all love in our teen dramas these days (see "The OC," "Laguna Beach," etc. But come, on, we know it all started with "90210").
Anyway, highly recommended if you like anything remotely intriguing and sassy, without having to be all Law and Order or CSI gruesome - a little more fun than that.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Fabu-bet!
I opened a new mascara this morning, since my old L'Oreal Voluminous got the funk smell, and needed to be tossed. So I went back to a tube I had previously purchased, Revlon's Fabulash. You know, with Halle Berry in that lame commercial?
Regardless of the lameness of the commercial, I'm astounded once again at how much I love this mascara. It does everything I want it to without clumping, and looking natural, but better. It lengthens, and lushes, which is what I want my mascara to do. And at $7 a tube (or so), it can't be beat.
I love expensive mascaras. Lancome has THE BEST. But I, unlike many people, actually toss mine after the allotted three or so months (or funky smell). So I stick to drugstore brands instead of tossing $20 with the tube.
If you're looking for a good cheapie tube, go Fabulash. Try to ignore the commercial.
And wedding pics and more to come on Seattle in my next post...
Regardless of the lameness of the commercial, I'm astounded once again at how much I love this mascara. It does everything I want it to without clumping, and looking natural, but better. It lengthens, and lushes, which is what I want my mascara to do. And at $7 a tube (or so), it can't be beat.
I love expensive mascaras. Lancome has THE BEST. But I, unlike many people, actually toss mine after the allotted three or so months (or funky smell). So I stick to drugstore brands instead of tossing $20 with the tube.
If you're looking for a good cheapie tube, go Fabulash. Try to ignore the commercial.
And wedding pics and more to come on Seattle in my next post...
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Some entertaining TSA reading
On the eve of my cross-country flight to Seattle for Becky's wedding, I was checking out the TSA website for allowable items. I actually flew to Detroit the day the plot unfurled in London, so am no stranger to now having to check my bags because I'm a girl, and I need girly shit like lipgloss, mascara, hair gels, lotion, and etc.
Some of the stuff on this list is pretty hilarious for the sheer reason it got its own separate billing. But as I always say, there are specifics because someone has attempted before. Why else are there directions on shampoo bottles?
Read the full list here.
My favorite - swords and sabers can be checked, but not carried on. Huh.
And note that Transformers get their own distinction - product placement at its finest. I wonder how much their manufacturer paid to have them on that list?
Some of the stuff on this list is pretty hilarious for the sheer reason it got its own separate billing. But as I always say, there are specifics because someone has attempted before. Why else are there directions on shampoo bottles?
Read the full list here.
My favorite - swords and sabers can be checked, but not carried on. Huh.
And note that Transformers get their own distinction - product placement at its finest. I wonder how much their manufacturer paid to have them on that list?
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