No.. no bias here
The New York Post has collected some of the more interesting quotes from the media about politics, Iraq, and the election.
They really should leave the drama and theatrics to the draq queens. It will be better for everyone.
Friday, December 31, 2004
Wearing Sunshine
I shared this outfit with Miss O'Hara stating that I thought it was cute but couldn't wear the yellow jacket.
Her response: Yellow isn't me either. Of course, we both just have such naturally sunshiny personalities, perhaps God made us so that we can't wear yellow - it might blind people, PK.
Amen sister. :)
I shared this outfit with Miss O'Hara stating that I thought it was cute but couldn't wear the yellow jacket.
Her response: Yellow isn't me either. Of course, we both just have such naturally sunshiny personalities, perhaps God made us so that we can't wear yellow - it might blind people, PK.
Amen sister. :)
Thursday, December 30, 2004
From the "yeah right" files
State to tax illegal drugs
If you are a drug dealer, would you march yourself down to the Department of Revenue to pay your tax? Riiiiiiight.
(The probable method is that the dealer will be forced to pay the tax when caught)
Since they can't actually shut them down via the DEA or other law-enforcement agencies, they are going to tax them out of business.
Question: since Tennesseeans may be able to take a portion of their sales tax and apply it to the 1040 IRS form in the same way people from states with income taxes do, are drug dealers able to do the same? Will this cause an increase in price as the dealer passes the cost onto the user?
How much is the state spending to implement this program that has no guarentee that it will net the $3 million they want?
State to tax illegal drugs
If you are a drug dealer, would you march yourself down to the Department of Revenue to pay your tax? Riiiiiiight.
(The probable method is that the dealer will be forced to pay the tax when caught)
Since they can't actually shut them down via the DEA or other law-enforcement agencies, they are going to tax them out of business.
Question: since Tennesseeans may be able to take a portion of their sales tax and apply it to the 1040 IRS form in the same way people from states with income taxes do, are drug dealers able to do the same? Will this cause an increase in price as the dealer passes the cost onto the user?
How much is the state spending to implement this program that has no guarentee that it will net the $3 million they want?
The Obvious
Much-needed baths rid cars of salt
See also: water is wet, sky is blue, and salt is... salty.
No news here.. keep moving... nothing to see here.
Much-needed baths rid cars of salt
See also: water is wet, sky is blue, and salt is... salty.
No news here.. keep moving... nothing to see here.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Today's useless study
It's after Christmas but I just came across this article.
Baby Jesus had hypothermia
They arrived at this conclusion based on the Old Masters who were in attendance at the Birth (it just wasn't recorded in the Gospels. Remember Leonardo Di Vinci was there for the Last Supper and Comicus was in the background - behind Jesus. "We ordered a portrait.")
It's after Christmas but I just came across this article.
Baby Jesus had hypothermia
Lying naked in a manger in a Northern Hemisphere winter meant baby Jesus would have certainly suffered from hypothermia, say Australian researchers.
They arrived at this conclusion based on the Old Masters who were in attendance at the Birth (it just wasn't recorded in the Gospels. Remember Leonardo Di Vinci was there for the Last Supper and Comicus was in the background - behind Jesus. "We ordered a portrait.")
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Looking for something to do?
5 days at home afforded me an opportunity to catch up on my web browsing. Here are some links that will test your knowledge... among other things.
MythBusters :: Fact or Fiction Quizzes - See what you thought you knew.. like was the red-suit Santa we know and love an invention of Coca-Cola?
CSA: The Confederate States of America - Sorry, Nate. This has nothing to do with truth. It's a mock-umentary about what would have happened if the South had won the war. It's playing a film festivals with a wider release planned for 2005.
Star Wars: The Official Site - The trailer to Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is online (if you didn't know already.) It's very cool; the best part is the footage from Episode IV - the original Star Wars movie.
South Knox Bubba has added a bunch of new blogs to the Rocky Top Brigade.
BBC - 50 things to eat before you die include yummy things like lobster, ribs, ice cream and the Cornish Pasty. I've eaten 31 of the 50 foods - I have no desire to eat guinea pig. Fine foods that did not make the list include corn bread dressing, sweet potato casserole, and Texas Toast. Then again, it is the BBC... they wouldn't be familiar with the Southern cuisine. To their credit, they did list ribs but not the general category of barbecue.
I guess that's because then they have to pick a style. Memphis style all the way!
What foods do you think were wrongfully excluded?
5 days at home afforded me an opportunity to catch up on my web browsing. Here are some links that will test your knowledge... among other things.
MythBusters :: Fact or Fiction Quizzes - See what you thought you knew.. like was the red-suit Santa we know and love an invention of Coca-Cola?
CSA: The Confederate States of America - Sorry, Nate. This has nothing to do with truth. It's a mock-umentary about what would have happened if the South had won the war. It's playing a film festivals with a wider release planned for 2005.
Star Wars: The Official Site - The trailer to Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is online (if you didn't know already.) It's very cool; the best part is the footage from Episode IV - the original Star Wars movie.
South Knox Bubba has added a bunch of new blogs to the Rocky Top Brigade.
BBC - 50 things to eat before you die include yummy things like lobster, ribs, ice cream and the Cornish Pasty. I've eaten 31 of the 50 foods - I have no desire to eat guinea pig. Fine foods that did not make the list include corn bread dressing, sweet potato casserole, and Texas Toast. Then again, it is the BBC... they wouldn't be familiar with the Southern cuisine. To their credit, they did list ribs but not the general category of barbecue.
I guess that's because then they have to pick a style. Memphis style all the way!
What foods do you think were wrongfully excluded?
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Saturday, December 25, 2004
Ivy Ingenuity
For $40,000 a year, you too can make Harvard look stupid.
This won't happen at Wunderbilt.. they don't have this much school spirit.
As an aside, for years, the UT away game against VU was more like a home game in Knoxville. More Vol fans were there than 'Dore fans - always, always, always. This year, VU decided to change that.
In order to get fewer UT fans showing up at the UT/VU game in Nashville, VU raised ticket prices.
A purr to The Dead Parrots for this.
For $40,000 a year, you too can make Harvard look stupid.
This won't happen at Wunderbilt.. they don't have this much school spirit.
As an aside, for years, the UT away game against VU was more like a home game in Knoxville. More Vol fans were there than 'Dore fans - always, always, always. This year, VU decided to change that.
In order to get fewer UT fans showing up at the UT/VU game in Nashville, VU raised ticket prices.
A purr to The Dead Parrots for this.
To Know that I am Loved...
As I stated earlier, I went to Bama Girl's house for dinner. And at till I was stuffed. Didn't even eat dessert.. I brought it home with me.. and a full plate for later. Her mom's dressing, I must say, is better than mine. 3 helpings..
So, they did the presents. I was looking forward to seeing what everyone else would get.. I certainly wasn't expecting anything.
Bama Girl, her sister, and her parents all bought me presents. It was all that I could do to keep from crying. Unlike now.. :)
I just couldn't believe it. My little bottle of wine that I brought just seemed so.. small in comparison. Bama Girl also told me that with my brother heard how great of a Thanksgiving I had that he started crying. He was also very relieved that I was going to her house.. but I think I said that already.
It felt good. And when they get married (it's highly likely sometime after he gets back), it will be a great family to be a part of.
As I stated earlier, I went to Bama Girl's house for dinner. And at till I was stuffed. Didn't even eat dessert.. I brought it home with me.. and a full plate for later. Her mom's dressing, I must say, is better than mine. 3 helpings..
So, they did the presents. I was looking forward to seeing what everyone else would get.. I certainly wasn't expecting anything.
Bama Girl, her sister, and her parents all bought me presents. It was all that I could do to keep from crying. Unlike now.. :)
I just couldn't believe it. My little bottle of wine that I brought just seemed so.. small in comparison. Bama Girl also told me that with my brother heard how great of a Thanksgiving I had that he started crying. He was also very relieved that I was going to her house.. but I think I said that already.
It felt good. And when they get married (it's highly likely sometime after he gets back), it will be a great family to be a part of.
Merry Christmas Y'all
It's early in the morning. As a kid I would be tossing and turning, finally asleep after staying up and excited as all get out as to what would be under the tree Christmas morning.
I remember my last 'Santa' Christmas. And the one after it. Christmas became kind of dull - sleeping in and just wrapped presents to look forward to. There weren't toys all across the floor as in previous years. My parents loved it because it saved them money - not nearly as much stuff to buy. It wasn't until I became a Christian that Christmas was able to regain some meaning.
In high school and college, I reluctantly went to church with my mom for Christmas Eve service. After it was over, we stopped at Denny's for dinner. We did this for years until the Denny's closed in Nashville. Then my mom got sick and passed away. Last year, on our way home, my brother and I thought about finding a Steak and Shake or something like that but opted not to. We just went home.
Holidays were NEVER very peaceful at my house. There were individuals who's mission in life was to make others miserable because they were miserable. And now they are dead. As my brother said in his last email to me before heading to Iraq: "It's a shame everyone had to die for us to have a nice Thanksgiving." (Yes it's ok to find that funny. My brother and I do.)
When I re-dedicated my life in 1999, that first Christmas was very special. It was also the last Christmas I had with my mom. We went to service at the school. I wish I could remember what she thought of it. The last picture I have with her was at her office's Christmas Party. It was in a box of stuff that at Elena's urging I stop long enough to actually go through.
Christmast 2002 was my nana's last Christmas. In 2003, that was the year I cooked the entire dinner save for dessert. Dad brought that.
We got into a fight over the phone because he was over an hour late. My brother and I decided to go ahead and eat. The dressing was killer. That is totally my speciality now.
We don't know how long he sat in his car in my driveway. I just happened to look out and see him there. It was extremely uncomfortable.. particularly when he fell asleep at the table after he finished eating.
That was his last Christmas.
And Eric is in Iraq. So it's my first Christmas by myself. I'll be going to dinner at Bama Girl's house. Her mom can cook.. mmm.. Eric was worried that I wouldn't find someplace to go; even over there he's more worried that I'm ok.
I told you that story to tell you this story:
So I'm up early in the morning again. Not because I'm excited and waiting in anticipation of any presents I might get. I'm up because I am thinking about my brother. I hope that he has a good Christmas in Iraq and that he's home by the next one.
I'm thinking about many of you - Nate, Miss O'Hara, Elena, Erik and Nikki, TPK, Rocky... I hope that you have a wonderful day with your friends and family.
I also wanted to take time out to actually reflect on the reason for the season. No chintzy religious Christmas Card stuff... but on what started in a manger that led to Golgotha and the Resurrection. I don't know about other churches but mine serves Communion on Christmas Eve. Pastor Pete spoke tonight that it doesn't do much good to reflect on Jesus' birith if you don't also consider his death. Without his ministry, death and resurrection, his birth doesn't have that much significance.
All of the lawsuits and coverage of offended people about Christmas doesn't really suprise me.
Just as 2000+ years ago - there still isn't much room for Jesus in the inn or in the hearts of men.
Tonight, ok this morning, I want to open myself up to Him. To remind myself of His love, His lessons and teachings, His sacrifice for all people.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
It's early in the morning. As a kid I would be tossing and turning, finally asleep after staying up and excited as all get out as to what would be under the tree Christmas morning.
I remember my last 'Santa' Christmas. And the one after it. Christmas became kind of dull - sleeping in and just wrapped presents to look forward to. There weren't toys all across the floor as in previous years. My parents loved it because it saved them money - not nearly as much stuff to buy. It wasn't until I became a Christian that Christmas was able to regain some meaning.
In high school and college, I reluctantly went to church with my mom for Christmas Eve service. After it was over, we stopped at Denny's for dinner. We did this for years until the Denny's closed in Nashville. Then my mom got sick and passed away. Last year, on our way home, my brother and I thought about finding a Steak and Shake or something like that but opted not to. We just went home.
Holidays were NEVER very peaceful at my house. There were individuals who's mission in life was to make others miserable because they were miserable. And now they are dead. As my brother said in his last email to me before heading to Iraq: "It's a shame everyone had to die for us to have a nice Thanksgiving." (Yes it's ok to find that funny. My brother and I do.)
When I re-dedicated my life in 1999, that first Christmas was very special. It was also the last Christmas I had with my mom. We went to service at the school. I wish I could remember what she thought of it. The last picture I have with her was at her office's Christmas Party. It was in a box of stuff that at Elena's urging I stop long enough to actually go through.
Christmast 2002 was my nana's last Christmas. In 2003, that was the year I cooked the entire dinner save for dessert. Dad brought that.
We got into a fight over the phone because he was over an hour late. My brother and I decided to go ahead and eat. The dressing was killer. That is totally my speciality now.
We don't know how long he sat in his car in my driveway. I just happened to look out and see him there. It was extremely uncomfortable.. particularly when he fell asleep at the table after he finished eating.
That was his last Christmas.
And Eric is in Iraq. So it's my first Christmas by myself. I'll be going to dinner at Bama Girl's house. Her mom can cook.. mmm.. Eric was worried that I wouldn't find someplace to go; even over there he's more worried that I'm ok.
I told you that story to tell you this story:
So I'm up early in the morning again. Not because I'm excited and waiting in anticipation of any presents I might get. I'm up because I am thinking about my brother. I hope that he has a good Christmas in Iraq and that he's home by the next one.
I'm thinking about many of you - Nate, Miss O'Hara, Elena, Erik and Nikki, TPK, Rocky... I hope that you have a wonderful day with your friends and family.
I also wanted to take time out to actually reflect on the reason for the season. No chintzy religious Christmas Card stuff... but on what started in a manger that led to Golgotha and the Resurrection. I don't know about other churches but mine serves Communion on Christmas Eve. Pastor Pete spoke tonight that it doesn't do much good to reflect on Jesus' birith if you don't also consider his death. Without his ministry, death and resurrection, his birth doesn't have that much significance.
All of the lawsuits and coverage of offended people about Christmas doesn't really suprise me.
Just as 2000+ years ago - there still isn't much room for Jesus in the inn or in the hearts of men.
Tonight, ok this morning, I want to open myself up to Him. To remind myself of His love, His lessons and teachings, His sacrifice for all people.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
Friday, December 24, 2004
A Christmas Song
It's the most litigious time of the year.
With lawyers always calling
And telling you to be sure to stay clear!
It's the most litigious time of the year.
There’s lawsuits to file
Displays to revile
And no caroling out in the snow
Someone’s offended,
Greetings amended
And tales of “Merry Christmas” being said long long ago
It's really hard work to write a parody.. If you can finish the last verse, you get to wear the caption crown until New Years!
It's the most litigious time of the year.
With lawyers always calling
And telling you to be sure to stay clear!
It's the most litigious time of the year.
There’s lawsuits to file
Displays to revile
And no caroling out in the snow
Someone’s offended,
Greetings amended
And tales of “Merry Christmas” being said long long ago
It's really hard work to write a parody.. If you can finish the last verse, you get to wear the caption crown until New Years!
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
It was a dark and stormy night...
Jessica and Frank were freaked out by the lightening, bad writing, and howls from the Deaniacs wearing Flip-Flopper brand shoes outside.
Music played, candles flickered on the mantle - the mood was eerily romantic. Jessica looked at Frank and whispered "that's hot" when he flipped the page of the paper from Sports to the Editorials. Nothing made Jessica more excited than a man who could actually read.
Caroline and George sat in the boardroom. The applicants sitting across the table nervously awaited the arrival of The Donald. "Mr. Trump is pissed," Caroline stated.
"Yes. Someone is going to hear 'You're fired." George added.
Just then Omarosa (who wasn't even on this season) burst into the room, whining about her head injury and that she was unfairly removed from the competition due to a wardrobe malfunction. She also states that she would have made it to the final four if she also had a shomance with Nick, because everyone would have loved a threesome with Nick, Amy, and Omarosa.
Before everyone throws up at the thought, Caroline reminded Omarosa that her clothes were fine and it was that other girl fired a few weeks ago who had a wardrobe malfunction when she dropped her skirt for a $20 chocolate bar. "Do not take credit for others work. That's wrong and bad business. It makes you look like an economic girly man." Security escorts Omarosa out of the Boardroom and hands her a watch so she can keep track of when her 15 minutes of fame are up.
"Thanks for playing," the receptionist says, "Enjoy your parting gift. If you don't want it, you can give it to someone as a Chrismakwanzukah gift."
~~~~~
Jessica and Frank were having a heart to heart discussion about their own showmance. Accused of having a daliance with a celebutante, Frank finally admits to Jessica "Look, I'm just not that into you."
To console herself, Jessica runs to Barney's and spends $2000 on shoes.
* The End *
Jessica and Frank were freaked out by the lightening, bad writing, and howls from the Deaniacs wearing Flip-Flopper brand shoes outside.
Music played, candles flickered on the mantle - the mood was eerily romantic. Jessica looked at Frank and whispered "that's hot" when he flipped the page of the paper from Sports to the Editorials. Nothing made Jessica more excited than a man who could actually read.
Caroline and George sat in the boardroom. The applicants sitting across the table nervously awaited the arrival of The Donald. "Mr. Trump is pissed," Caroline stated.
"Yes. Someone is going to hear 'You're fired." George added.
Just then Omarosa (who wasn't even on this season) burst into the room, whining about her head injury and that she was unfairly removed from the competition due to a wardrobe malfunction. She also states that she would have made it to the final four if she also had a shomance with Nick, because everyone would have loved a threesome with Nick, Amy, and Omarosa.
Before everyone throws up at the thought, Caroline reminded Omarosa that her clothes were fine and it was that other girl fired a few weeks ago who had a wardrobe malfunction when she dropped her skirt for a $20 chocolate bar. "Do not take credit for others work. That's wrong and bad business. It makes you look like an economic girly man." Security escorts Omarosa out of the Boardroom and hands her a watch so she can keep track of when her 15 minutes of fame are up.
"Thanks for playing," the receptionist says, "Enjoy your parting gift. If you don't want it, you can give it to someone as a Chrismakwanzukah gift."
~~~~~
Jessica and Frank were having a heart to heart discussion about their own showmance. Accused of having a daliance with a celebutante, Frank finally admits to Jessica "Look, I'm just not that into you."
To console herself, Jessica runs to Barney's and spends $2000 on shoes.
* The End *
What not to wear
Via WorldNetDaily: Uncivil war over girl's Confederate prom dress
You know.. fashion can create controversy. Think back to anything Cher has worn. It always left people talking.
Via WorldNetDaily: Uncivil war over girl's Confederate prom dress
You know.. fashion can create controversy. Think back to anything Cher has worn. It always left people talking.
Monday, December 20, 2004
Monday Evening Funny
Fark Photoshop contest - Unlikely scenes from the extended DVD version of "The Return of the King"
Fark Photoshop contest - Unlikely scenes from the extended DVD version of "The Return of the King"
Friday, December 17, 2004
A burger for Nate
A burger with like 2/3 of a .lb of meat and bacon and cheese... and 1400 calories.
mmmmmmmmm.....
Source: Yahoo! News
A burger with like 2/3 of a .lb of meat and bacon and cheese... and 1400 calories.
mmmmmmmmm.....
Source: Yahoo! News
Caption Contest Winner
Erik's prompting has followed a week of phone calls from Elena "when are you going to announce the winner? huh?"
So, here it is, the winner of the caption contest is....
Rocky! With:
Game Show Host: "And what's behind the curtain Gloria chose, Bob?"
Offscreen Bob: "Well Gloria, you and a friend will be going to HAWAII!!"
Honorable Mention:
Elena's - "Soprano goosed by errant violin bow"
Erik's prompting has followed a week of phone calls from Elena "when are you going to announce the winner? huh?"
So, here it is, the winner of the caption contest is....
Rocky! With:
Game Show Host: "And what's behind the curtain Gloria chose, Bob?"
Offscreen Bob: "Well Gloria, you and a friend will be going to HAWAII!!"
Honorable Mention:
Elena's - "Soprano goosed by errant violin bow"
Stood Up
Now, I am pretty sure this will receive condemnation from Nate but I don't care.
I was stood up by my stylist.
I take time off work and go to where he's now working for the holidays (which makes 4 different locations this year! Every appointment has been at a new place in 2004.) I wait for almost 45 minutes. When I get up to leave, the owner of the salon said "Let me call Jason."
So he calls Jason. Jason calls back and says "PK, I thought you cancelled. I got a message from you..."
"No, Jason. I talked to you Monday to confirm the appointment."
"Well, then who isn't coming?"
"I don't know Jason...."
"I am so sorry, PK. I mean it... I really sorry. How long can you wait?"
"I can't. I have to go back to work."
"Can you come tomorrow?"
"Yes, I can be here."
It's like a date standing you up. This is worse... I pay Jason to be here! And I tip really well. OH!!
Now, I am pretty sure this will receive condemnation from Nate but I don't care.
I was stood up by my stylist.
I take time off work and go to where he's now working for the holidays (which makes 4 different locations this year! Every appointment has been at a new place in 2004.) I wait for almost 45 minutes. When I get up to leave, the owner of the salon said "Let me call Jason."
So he calls Jason. Jason calls back and says "PK, I thought you cancelled. I got a message from you..."
"No, Jason. I talked to you Monday to confirm the appointment."
"Well, then who isn't coming?"
"I don't know Jason...."
"I am so sorry, PK. I mean it... I really sorry. How long can you wait?"
"I can't. I have to go back to work."
"Can you come tomorrow?"
"Yes, I can be here."
It's like a date standing you up. This is worse... I pay Jason to be here! And I tip really well. OH!!
Thursday, December 16, 2004
End of the year stuff
It used to be that the end of year lists would appear just after Christmas. Well, like Christmas, they now take up at least the month of December.
Vh1's Big in 04 - which is now a concert in addition it its "Best Year Ever" special. The latter is a spin off so to speak of it's weekly show "Best week ever" for those of us who can't remember what happened this past week. And it wouldn't be complete a look back a year of the Oblivion.
Also, a local favorite - the Boner awards. Now, the name may cause you to think it is one thing.. but not really. The awards are named after the 'esteemed' former Mayor of Nashville, Bill Boner who with his mistress-come-wife went on the Donahue show in the late 1980's to defend their relationship. Not one of the city's best representations. Since then, the Scene has chronicled equally odd and stupid things.. like this:
It used to be that the end of year lists would appear just after Christmas. Well, like Christmas, they now take up at least the month of December.
Vh1's Big in 04 - which is now a concert in addition it its "Best Year Ever" special. The latter is a spin off so to speak of it's weekly show "Best week ever" for those of us who can't remember what happened this past week. And it wouldn't be complete a look back a year of the Oblivion.
Also, a local favorite - the Boner awards. Now, the name may cause you to think it is one thing.. but not really. The awards are named after the 'esteemed' former Mayor of Nashville, Bill Boner who with his mistress-come-wife went on the Donahue show in the late 1980's to defend their relationship. Not one of the city's best representations. Since then, the Scene has chronicled equally odd and stupid things.. like this:
The new white meat.
Who among us hasn't done a little nosepicking from time to time? Let he who is without sin cast the first booger. Yet most of us confine our picking to private seclusion—rather than, say, in the midst of a recorded public hearing. Not so Lt. Gov. John Wilder, that eternal font of surprise. A video on talk-radio gasbag Steve Gill's Web site caught the notoriously out-to-lunch Wilder mining for mucus in mid-hearing. Then, on camera, the man who sits a heartbeat away from the governor's seat removed the fruit of his nasal excavation and stuck it in his mouth—then washed it down discreetly with a sip of water. Sure, protein is protein—but seriously, dude....
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