"I'm a Muslim American; I'm angry at Israel"
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A lone gunman burst into a Jewish organization in downtown Seattle on Friday, killing one woman and wounding five others in what authorities were calling a hate crime.
The gunman, Naveed Afzal Haq, 31, was arrested without a struggle at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, where the shooting took place. He was later charged by Seattle police with one count of murder and five counts of attempted murder.
Commentary
Now everyone knew this was bound to happen sooner or later. It matters not the slightest that it was against an Israeli. We did see this comming, didn't we? I am suprised it hadn't happend sooner. We know, at least I hope we do, that all muslims are not of the extremist variety and are awaiting word to activate their cell and start their own jihad in this country. I am sure in some corners of the country the action of this lone gunman is being applauded, and it is that applause we should fear the most.
I am not suggesting that this person was part of some larger, devious plot. The grassy knoll comes to mind here. No, to date this was just one person and we should keep that in mind. It's way too soon to dust off the interment camps.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Rock Star Part Deaux
Is it me or is the hidden agenda behind Rock Star Supernova to only tour Puerto Rico, South and Central America??
Time and time again the people who ultimately will be buying the groups albums are voicing their opinion that Zayra must go....the group just isn't listening. Could it be they are keeping her around week after week for something to look at? Gilby can proclaim the "bump n grind" doesn't work for him on stage...well, dude....you had better have a chat with your band mates as well as with the producers cause there is nothing BUT sex all over the show.
Time and time again the people who ultimately will be buying the groups albums are voicing their opinion that Zayra must go....the group just isn't listening. Could it be they are keeping her around week after week for something to look at? Gilby can proclaim the "bump n grind" doesn't work for him on stage...well, dude....you had better have a chat with your band mates as well as with the producers cause there is nothing BUT sex all over the show.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
After Getting Your PHD, What Next???
Ok, so you have spent what seems to be half of your lifetime in higher education....you've finally completed your doctorate. Question is what do you do next in your life??
Help find an Aids Vaccine?? Nope
Enlist in the fight against cancer?? No Way
Isolate the gene that causes gray hair?? lol Come on
Nope, not you.....and yes, I am talking to you.
You will put all that book learning you've gone through during the past decade to use by..........
drum roll please........
FINDING A NEW CRICKET!!!!!!!
July 26, 2006 — Researchers say they have discovered a new type of cricket in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, located in a remote strip of land on the Utah-Arizona border.
The cricket was discovered in samples taken from the area last spring by Kyle Voyles, a state of Arizona cave coordinator and a physical science technician with the Bureau of Land Management, and J. Judson Wynne, a Northern Arizona University doctoral candidate.
Help find an Aids Vaccine?? Nope
Enlist in the fight against cancer?? No Way
Isolate the gene that causes gray hair?? lol Come on
Nope, not you.....and yes, I am talking to you.
You will put all that book learning you've gone through during the past decade to use by..........
drum roll please........
FINDING A NEW CRICKET!!!!!!!
July 26, 2006 — Researchers say they have discovered a new type of cricket in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, located in a remote strip of land on the Utah-Arizona border.
The cricket was discovered in samples taken from the area last spring by Kyle Voyles, a state of Arizona cave coordinator and a physical science technician with the Bureau of Land Management, and J. Judson Wynne, a Northern Arizona University doctoral candidate.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
End Of Times
Well it looks like the joke's on us.
All this talk throughout history and of late considering what is happening in the middle east of "The End Of Times". We all thought the book of revelations was referring to the end of life as we know it but apparently those early scribes had a much different end in mind.
The New York Times
The New York Times Co. , which like other newspaper publishers is struggling with lower circulation and weak advertising as readers gravitate to the Internet, said on Tuesday it would reduce the size of its flagship newspaper and consolidate printing operations, resulting in the loss of about 250 jobs.
Perhaps eventually the paper will move complete its move online completing the prophetic vison in revelations......The End Of (New York) Times.
Good Night and Good Luck
All this talk throughout history and of late considering what is happening in the middle east of "The End Of Times". We all thought the book of revelations was referring to the end of life as we know it but apparently those early scribes had a much different end in mind.
The New York Times
The New York Times Co. , which like other newspaper publishers is struggling with lower circulation and weak advertising as readers gravitate to the Internet, said on Tuesday it would reduce the size of its flagship newspaper and consolidate printing operations, resulting in the loss of about 250 jobs.
Perhaps eventually the paper will move complete its move online completing the prophetic vison in revelations......The End Of (New York) Times.
Good Night and Good Luck
Fighting Terrorism
Igbal Asghar reached across the counter at Super Halal Meat market and passed two butchered chickens to the man with the familiar face. Then he ducked into the walk-in freezer to fetch the customer's second order, goat meat.
When the butcher stepped out seconds later, the customer's severed left hand lay on the floor by the meat saw, Asghar said. The customer ran down the Springfield store's center aisle and into the front parking lot, leaving a trail of blood and yelling repeatedly that he was "not a terrorist." Outside, another witness said, the man announced that he had used the meat saw to cut off his hand "for Allah."
Maybe we should start sending meat saws to the middle east??? If this guy was a terrorist seems like with only one hand left he could only do half the damage.
When the butcher stepped out seconds later, the customer's severed left hand lay on the floor by the meat saw, Asghar said. The customer ran down the Springfield store's center aisle and into the front parking lot, leaving a trail of blood and yelling repeatedly that he was "not a terrorist." Outside, another witness said, the man announced that he had used the meat saw to cut off his hand "for Allah."
Maybe we should start sending meat saws to the middle east??? If this guy was a terrorist seems like with only one hand left he could only do half the damage.
Monday, July 24, 2006
jus d'homme
Well you wouldn't think the folks at Dickens Cider could come out with another hit but they just may have done it again. The best thing to come out of France (remember, it's not a world war unless France surrenders)since Jerry Lewis is now being sold in a select few markets prior to a national roll out later this month. You're asking yourself "from France??? What could this possibly be??"
In short... Jus d'homme or Man Juice will be sweeping the country.
Best of all Jus d'homme is versitile.
Whether you put a couple of squirts on your hot dog or slather some on your clams Jus d'homme has a use that's right for you. For those hot n humid days you can even stop at your local Save Mart and grab a 40 oz (called The Guzzler)to go.
In short... Jus d'homme or Man Juice will be sweeping the country.
Best of all Jus d'homme is versitile.
Whether you put a couple of squirts on your hot dog or slather some on your clams Jus d'homme has a use that's right for you. For those hot n humid days you can even stop at your local Save Mart and grab a 40 oz (called The Guzzler)to go.
Random thought of the day
Why is it that people who smoke in cars throw their cigarette butts out onto the road? It's one of the most confounding things I see on a regular basis. Now, I've long held the viewpoint that if somebody smokes, you automatically deduct 15 points from their IQ, but this little act alone sets one back to borderline mental retardation--which is actually a good thing because heaven forbid a smoker fall asleep with a lit one dangling from their oriface, the drool that comes with blue-helmets and short-buses is more than adequate to extinquish any fire it may cause.
But back to the thought at hand: tossing cigarette butts out of moving vehicles. Let us stop and think about this for a moment, shall we? There's this thing inside just about every automobile called an ASHTRAY. It's shaped like a tray, and low and behold, it holds ashes... lots of them. The only conclusion I can draw from why smokers don't use their ashtrays is because they don't want their car stinking up of cigarettes.
Wait a minute. Let's back up. Was that REALLY rational? Smokers don't use their ashtrays because they don't want their car stinking up of cigarettes? Shit. Well call me a mo-fo honky-tonk cracker who lost stock in Opal toothpaste. Where the fuck is Alanis Morrisette when you need her, hanging out the side of the car and all while singing about having 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife... (come to think of it, I can see why O.J. Simpson dug that song).
So, here we have Cock D. Smoker, smoking X brand of cigs he bought at the local corner store. Cock, being the Smoker that he is, is rolling in his 5.0 with the windows down so that his hair can... Blow, puffing away and making Puff Daddy look like P. Diddy (insert Alanis here). He's about down to the nub of his oral fixation when he oh-so-cooly flicks that badass butt out onto the road.
Now excuse me Cock, but if you can put that shit in your mouth and inhale it into your body, why the hell ain't it good enough to put it in the damn ashtray of your faggy-ass 5.0?! Oh no, no sir, wouldn't want to deprive Cock of looking all Machismo while flicking the butt off onto the road. Let's make a little analogy for Cock to see if he can get it or not: Ashtray is to Body as Cigarette Butt is to Smoke. In other words, if the damn smoke is good enough to go into your body, then the cigarette butt that's responsible for it is good enough to go into your ashtray.
I mean, for crying out loud, it's not like your ashtray is gonna get cancer.
But back to the thought at hand: tossing cigarette butts out of moving vehicles. Let us stop and think about this for a moment, shall we? There's this thing inside just about every automobile called an ASHTRAY. It's shaped like a tray, and low and behold, it holds ashes... lots of them. The only conclusion I can draw from why smokers don't use their ashtrays is because they don't want their car stinking up of cigarettes.
Wait a minute. Let's back up. Was that REALLY rational? Smokers don't use their ashtrays because they don't want their car stinking up of cigarettes? Shit. Well call me a mo-fo honky-tonk cracker who lost stock in Opal toothpaste. Where the fuck is Alanis Morrisette when you need her, hanging out the side of the car and all while singing about having 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife... (come to think of it, I can see why O.J. Simpson dug that song).
So, here we have Cock D. Smoker, smoking X brand of cigs he bought at the local corner store. Cock, being the Smoker that he is, is rolling in his 5.0 with the windows down so that his hair can... Blow, puffing away and making Puff Daddy look like P. Diddy (insert Alanis here). He's about down to the nub of his oral fixation when he oh-so-cooly flicks that badass butt out onto the road.
Now excuse me Cock, but if you can put that shit in your mouth and inhale it into your body, why the hell ain't it good enough to put it in the damn ashtray of your faggy-ass 5.0?! Oh no, no sir, wouldn't want to deprive Cock of looking all Machismo while flicking the butt off onto the road. Let's make a little analogy for Cock to see if he can get it or not: Ashtray is to Body as Cigarette Butt is to Smoke. In other words, if the damn smoke is good enough to go into your body, then the cigarette butt that's responsible for it is good enough to go into your ashtray.
I mean, for crying out loud, it's not like your ashtray is gonna get cancer.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
RockStar SuperSoaker
Josh Logan - Heart-Shaped Box (Rockstar Supernova)
If Tommy Lee and gang ever had a drug addiction and you live in the vicinity of a casino, chances are you'll make money by laying some money down on a bet for a relapse. One can only sympathize (to an extent) with these reality-risk takers as they sit week after week listening to a hodge-podge of potential lead singers, none of which have the total package down quite like Flea dancing around with a sock on his jones (and sadly, none are nowhere near as entertaining, either).
While Tommy ang gang ramble off criticism and advice week after week to the "contestants", they may want to fire some off to the show's producer, ultra-reality goober Mark Burnett. Last years forum, Rockstar INXS, got away with weak-weekly selection of songs for the wanna-bes to croon to, selections that ranged from the 60's and 70's (and you thought those infomercials from Time-Life Music were annoying), to pop songs up to the present.
It worked for INXS because they ARE the quentissential pop-rock band. SuperNova, boasting former members of Metallica, Guns N' Roses, N' Motley Crue, are, however, NOT poppy. So, why on earth am I listening to these guys criticize the contestants about the importance of song selection when some clueless producer is putting "Coldplay" on the list to begin with? REM? Hell, I'm halfway expecting somebody to have to sing Pappa Don't Preach one of these nights. At least they got it right by nixing the dude who, afer appearing in the final three, chose to sing Duran Duran. The Reflex of kicking his ass off the stage never sounded so satisfying.
Another problem with the show is format. Half of what made last years show so intriguing was listening to the final three singing an INXS tune of the band's choice. Is there any better of a way to call a wanna be out and making them sing one of your own songs? Instead, SuperNova leaves it up to the contestants. It's pretty frustrating to hear them say "I want you to bring it, and ROCK, dude, my brotha", when the contestant first has to sing "Puff the Magic Dragon", and then they're left to their own devices. "Tonight, I'm gonna bring it down with my tweaked version of Nothing Compares To You." No man, if you want them to prove themselves, then YOU, SuperNova, should be picking that elimination song.
Finally, it's the pure lack of talent on the show that may have these three hanging out in front of the Quick Stop with Jay and Silent Bob again. There (was) a relatively even mix of male/female singers to start with, but honestly, only a handful of conteders overall. I'd say three guys and three girls: Dilana, Jill, Storm, Magni, Toby, and my darkhorse... Josh. Yes, Josh, who found himself in the bottem three this week. Sorry all you Lukas fans, but the guy can't sing. Besides, he's the one who chose Coldplay.
Of these six, the best singing has come from Magni and Dilana. Magni has toned down his arrogance level (his first performance was rather condescending) and pulled off a couple of good songs in a row. Dilana knows and understands the target audience, but I really question how tiresome she may become as the show wears on as she's something of a one-trick pony at this point and needs to demonstrate more range in her voice.
This brings me to my dark horse, Josh. Sure, chances are extremely slim he will make it to even the final five, but I'm telling you the one thing the boy has that the others haven't shown so far is a versatile voice, something that was evident before he sang Heart Shaped Box (when he first did She Talks to Angels, it was evident he could actually sing). I'm sort of glad to see his back to the wall early so he could demonstrate some chomps, and that's what he did by shredding through (yet) another Nirvana song.
So, here's hoping that next week brings us some more "heavier" performances. I understand the choices are intended to be controversial to some extent, but I swear, if Cotten Eye Joe shows up on the list one of these nights, the vibrations slapping the band upside their heads won't be coming from Jason Newsted's bass... And they won't be Good Vibrations, either.
If Tommy Lee and gang ever had a drug addiction and you live in the vicinity of a casino, chances are you'll make money by laying some money down on a bet for a relapse. One can only sympathize (to an extent) with these reality-risk takers as they sit week after week listening to a hodge-podge of potential lead singers, none of which have the total package down quite like Flea dancing around with a sock on his jones (and sadly, none are nowhere near as entertaining, either).
While Tommy ang gang ramble off criticism and advice week after week to the "contestants", they may want to fire some off to the show's producer, ultra-reality goober Mark Burnett. Last years forum, Rockstar INXS, got away with weak-weekly selection of songs for the wanna-bes to croon to, selections that ranged from the 60's and 70's (and you thought those infomercials from Time-Life Music were annoying), to pop songs up to the present.
It worked for INXS because they ARE the quentissential pop-rock band. SuperNova, boasting former members of Metallica, Guns N' Roses, N' Motley Crue, are, however, NOT poppy. So, why on earth am I listening to these guys criticize the contestants about the importance of song selection when some clueless producer is putting "Coldplay" on the list to begin with? REM? Hell, I'm halfway expecting somebody to have to sing Pappa Don't Preach one of these nights. At least they got it right by nixing the dude who, afer appearing in the final three, chose to sing Duran Duran. The Reflex of kicking his ass off the stage never sounded so satisfying.
Another problem with the show is format. Half of what made last years show so intriguing was listening to the final three singing an INXS tune of the band's choice. Is there any better of a way to call a wanna be out and making them sing one of your own songs? Instead, SuperNova leaves it up to the contestants. It's pretty frustrating to hear them say "I want you to bring it, and ROCK, dude, my brotha", when the contestant first has to sing "Puff the Magic Dragon", and then they're left to their own devices. "Tonight, I'm gonna bring it down with my tweaked version of Nothing Compares To You." No man, if you want them to prove themselves, then YOU, SuperNova, should be picking that elimination song.
Finally, it's the pure lack of talent on the show that may have these three hanging out in front of the Quick Stop with Jay and Silent Bob again. There (was) a relatively even mix of male/female singers to start with, but honestly, only a handful of conteders overall. I'd say three guys and three girls: Dilana, Jill, Storm, Magni, Toby, and my darkhorse... Josh. Yes, Josh, who found himself in the bottem three this week. Sorry all you Lukas fans, but the guy can't sing. Besides, he's the one who chose Coldplay.
Of these six, the best singing has come from Magni and Dilana. Magni has toned down his arrogance level (his first performance was rather condescending) and pulled off a couple of good songs in a row. Dilana knows and understands the target audience, but I really question how tiresome she may become as the show wears on as she's something of a one-trick pony at this point and needs to demonstrate more range in her voice.
This brings me to my dark horse, Josh. Sure, chances are extremely slim he will make it to even the final five, but I'm telling you the one thing the boy has that the others haven't shown so far is a versatile voice, something that was evident before he sang Heart Shaped Box (when he first did She Talks to Angels, it was evident he could actually sing). I'm sort of glad to see his back to the wall early so he could demonstrate some chomps, and that's what he did by shredding through (yet) another Nirvana song.
So, here's hoping that next week brings us some more "heavier" performances. I understand the choices are intended to be controversial to some extent, but I swear, if Cotten Eye Joe shows up on the list one of these nights, the vibrations slapping the band upside their heads won't be coming from Jason Newsted's bass... And they won't be Good Vibrations, either.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
From The Makers Of.....
Brought to you from the makers of Dickens Cider (dick-inside-her) is a brand new refreshing taste just int time for summer. It's sooo good it can and surely will be enjoyed year round. For those of you who have been living in your crawl space and have missed out on experiencing a nice Dickens Cider wake up and enjoy the great fresh taste of their new creation.
Gina Juice
If you thought those folks over there at Dickens Cider had a hit and couldn't possibly match it in another product guess again...ya really need to crawl out of your hole and enjoy some. Hell, bring some home to the wife and kids, even share it with the guys at work. Gina Juice is great alone but goes well with a Dickens Cider too!!!
Say you're out on the road on a business trip, way way from home and the family. One swig of Gina Juice and you'll feel like you're right there with your loved ones. Have one at work and your co workers will know that "you da man" from around the corner. Are you from Boston but live in Pheonix and are homesick for that fish market smell, well Gina Juice can be used as a sprizter and body spray as well. Nothing like the nice aroma of crab. lobster, scallops and the like as you are heading for an evening out.
Thinking that Gina Juice is just for men??? Naaaaaa, we've gotten 100's of letters from women applauding Gina Juice for women too.
So when you are at your local market and reach into that cooler for a Dickens Cider, grab a bottle of Gina Juice to go with it.
Gina Juice
If you thought those folks over there at Dickens Cider had a hit and couldn't possibly match it in another product guess again...ya really need to crawl out of your hole and enjoy some. Hell, bring some home to the wife and kids, even share it with the guys at work. Gina Juice is great alone but goes well with a Dickens Cider too!!!
Say you're out on the road on a business trip, way way from home and the family. One swig of Gina Juice and you'll feel like you're right there with your loved ones. Have one at work and your co workers will know that "you da man" from around the corner. Are you from Boston but live in Pheonix and are homesick for that fish market smell, well Gina Juice can be used as a sprizter and body spray as well. Nothing like the nice aroma of crab. lobster, scallops and the like as you are heading for an evening out.
Thinking that Gina Juice is just for men??? Naaaaaa, we've gotten 100's of letters from women applauding Gina Juice for women too.
So when you are at your local market and reach into that cooler for a Dickens Cider, grab a bottle of Gina Juice to go with it.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Georgia Trip - Useless Trivia
Time Left - 6:30am 6/30/2006
Time Arrived - 2:30am 7/1/2006
Car - 2004 Jaguar X - Type 3.0
Average MPG - 25.6
Average Speed - 71 MPH
Number of Stops - 3 gas 3 other
Highest Gas 2.89 Harrisburg PA
Lowest Gas 2.79 Somewhere in SC
Interesting Notes:
From Binghamton to Scranton seeing all the flooding damage. In PA came close to getting sideswiped by a trailer at 70mph when he cut in front of us without signaling. Came about 1.5 ft from his bumper.
Would have made very good time but got caught in bumper to bumper stop n go traffic just south of the beltway on I 95 where we went 30 miles in two hours.
Tybee Island tomorrow.
Time Arrived - 2:30am 7/1/2006
Car - 2004 Jaguar X - Type 3.0
Average MPG - 25.6
Average Speed - 71 MPH
Number of Stops - 3 gas 3 other
Highest Gas 2.89 Harrisburg PA
Lowest Gas 2.79 Somewhere in SC
Interesting Notes:
From Binghamton to Scranton seeing all the flooding damage. In PA came close to getting sideswiped by a trailer at 70mph when he cut in front of us without signaling. Came about 1.5 ft from his bumper.
Would have made very good time but got caught in bumper to bumper stop n go traffic just south of the beltway on I 95 where we went 30 miles in two hours.
Tybee Island tomorrow.
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