Nintendo Whhat?
Nintendo is renaming their latest console from Revolution, which is a great name for a game console, to Wii. The Net is abuzz with questions about how to pronounce it -- most think it will be pronounced "We" (or "Wheeeeeeee"). But you know you're gonna have some hapless customer going to Circuit City asking for the new Nintendo "Wih-ih".
At least they didn't name it the "Wii-Wii".
"Mommy, can I go play with my wii-wii??"
Laughter ensues.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
More Television "HUH"?
Mick Jagger - Sitcom Star.
Yes, the Rolling Stone is filming scenes for a potential ABC comedy pilot.
I just don't get it.
News Story (via Yahoo Music)
Yes, the Rolling Stone is filming scenes for a potential ABC comedy pilot.
I just don't get it.
News Story (via Yahoo Music)
Nine Years Of Marriage
Wow. It's now 12:23 AM on April 26th. It's my 9th wedding anniversary.
You know, a lotta people thumb their noses at marriage and the divorce rate is almost something like 50% percent. But, if you truly believe you have a soulmate out there (and I think each of us does... may not be in your hometown... might be halfway across the world), have faith you'll find them. Because when you marry your soulmate, each yeaer of marriage only gets better than the previous.
First, though, make sure you love yourself. Once you can say that you love yourself (in a positive way, not a narsicistic way), then, and ONLY then, will you be in rhythm with the universe to cross paths with your soulmate.
It's a great day!!
You know, a lotta people thumb their noses at marriage and the divorce rate is almost something like 50% percent. But, if you truly believe you have a soulmate out there (and I think each of us does... may not be in your hometown... might be halfway across the world), have faith you'll find them. Because when you marry your soulmate, each yeaer of marriage only gets better than the previous.
First, though, make sure you love yourself. Once you can say that you love yourself (in a positive way, not a narsicistic way), then, and ONLY then, will you be in rhythm with the universe to cross paths with your soulmate.
It's a great day!!
Monday, April 17, 2006
Cilantro - Herb Of Evil?
I like Cilantro. I like its smell and its taste and it's one of the best herbs to spruce up a dish.
My brother-in-law hates it. We think he's nuts. How could you not like Cilantro?
Well, surprise, surprise. Apparently, there's a whole community of cilantro haters.
Link
My brother-in-law hates it. We think he's nuts. How could you not like Cilantro?
Well, surprise, surprise. Apparently, there's a whole community of cilantro haters.
Link
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Best Actor In A Guest Starring Role
There's an Emmy category for Best Actor in a GUEST Starring Role.
I already have my nominee: Michael Emerson.
Who?
He plays Henry Gale on Lost. One of the coolest, sleaziest, slimiest villians to ever grace the screen. He's definitely help take the show to a new level. Hopefully some Dharma Initiative people are members of the TV Academy so they can vote...
I already have my nominee: Michael Emerson.
Who?
He plays Henry Gale on Lost. One of the coolest, sleaziest, slimiest villians to ever grace the screen. He's definitely help take the show to a new level. Hopefully some Dharma Initiative people are members of the TV Academy so they can vote...
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Again, TV Makes You Go HUH?
American Idol.
April 5th, 2005.
Who gets voted off, despite some really weak performances from pretty-boy Ace and country-boy Bucky* ?
MANDISA.
HUH?
Yes, this may not have been her best performance, but she's one of the most consistently good singers overall. And who joined her at the bottom three? Elliott and Paris.
HUH??
Just proves this show is less a talent contest and more a popularity contest.
URGH!
* Bucky, Bucky, Bucky - shame on you. I like you, man. You are one of the most open, friendly, unassuming people. You're from North Carolina, one of my favorite states. You come across as smart, unlike your fellow Southerner Kellie. But why, oh why, oh why, did you choose a slow song on Country night? This was supposed to be YOUR night, dude. You should have picked the rip-roarin'est, gut-bustin', hootin' and a-hollerin' song you could get your hands on. You would have OWNED the night, man. Shame, shame, shame.
April 5th, 2005.
Who gets voted off, despite some really weak performances from pretty-boy Ace and country-boy Bucky* ?
MANDISA.
HUH?
Yes, this may not have been her best performance, but she's one of the most consistently good singers overall. And who joined her at the bottom three? Elliott and Paris.
HUH??
Just proves this show is less a talent contest and more a popularity contest.
URGH!
* Bucky, Bucky, Bucky - shame on you. I like you, man. You are one of the most open, friendly, unassuming people. You're from North Carolina, one of my favorite states. You come across as smart, unlike your fellow Southerner Kellie. But why, oh why, oh why, did you choose a slow song on Country night? This was supposed to be YOUR night, dude. You should have picked the rip-roarin'est, gut-bustin', hootin' and a-hollerin' song you could get your hands on. You would have OWNED the night, man. Shame, shame, shame.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Dead Brain
Ever had one of those days where you don't encounter a single, useful thought?
Today is one of those days.
And that's all I can blog about.
Hey, at least Lost AND Amazing Race are on tonight!
Today is one of those days.
And that's all I can blog about.
Hey, at least Lost AND Amazing Race are on tonight!
Monday, April 03, 2006
Music Ho Time!
The latest, the greatest.
Prince - "3121"
Sounds like "Musicology" wasn't a fluke. This one's even better. Some of the songs sound like old-school Prince. Definitely one of his strongest albums in a long time. If he keeps this trend going, his next album will rank alongside Purple Rain and 1999 as an all-out classic.
David Gilmour - "On An Island"
Stately, slow, awesome. This is the best Pink Floyd album in a long time (even it wasn't recorded by Pink Floyd). Easily trumps the last two Pink Floyd albums. Gilmour sounds energized (even if the songs are very spacey and slow), the songwriting is the best he's done in a long time, and it's grown on me very quickly.
Hard-Fi - "Stars of CCTV"
Great album. One of the biggest influences you hear in many of the younger bands is the Clash. This one comes closest to capturing the Clash sound, yet enhancing it with their own beat. Imaging fusing Franz Ferdinand with the Clash and you'll get an idea what this band sounds like. Instantly likeable.
Ray Davies - "Other People's Lives"
Davies' first solo album. Gets back to the grand old days of the Kinks (like "Something Else" and "Face to Face"). I'll have to listen to this one some more before weighing in, but what I've heard was great.
T. Rex - "Electric Warrior"
The Rosetta Stone of Glam Rock. All glam rock roads lead to here. C'mon - "Bang A Gong". 'Nuff said.
Prince - "3121"
Sounds like "Musicology" wasn't a fluke. This one's even better. Some of the songs sound like old-school Prince. Definitely one of his strongest albums in a long time. If he keeps this trend going, his next album will rank alongside Purple Rain and 1999 as an all-out classic.
David Gilmour - "On An Island"
Stately, slow, awesome. This is the best Pink Floyd album in a long time (even it wasn't recorded by Pink Floyd). Easily trumps the last two Pink Floyd albums. Gilmour sounds energized (even if the songs are very spacey and slow), the songwriting is the best he's done in a long time, and it's grown on me very quickly.
Hard-Fi - "Stars of CCTV"
Great album. One of the biggest influences you hear in many of the younger bands is the Clash. This one comes closest to capturing the Clash sound, yet enhancing it with their own beat. Imaging fusing Franz Ferdinand with the Clash and you'll get an idea what this band sounds like. Instantly likeable.
Ray Davies - "Other People's Lives"
Davies' first solo album. Gets back to the grand old days of the Kinks (like "Something Else" and "Face to Face"). I'll have to listen to this one some more before weighing in, but what I've heard was great.
T. Rex - "Electric Warrior"
The Rosetta Stone of Glam Rock. All glam rock roads lead to here. C'mon - "Bang A Gong". 'Nuff said.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
I'm Savin' Daylight!!
Well, tomorrow morning at 2 AM, I get hop into my time machine and surge forward to 3 AM. Why? It's time for Daylight Savings!!
That's right. Forget saving money. Forget saving for a rainy day. Let's save daylight!! It sounds so wonderful and mystical like we're living in a land of unicorns and fairies and bright, shiny things. We're saving daylight for that day when the big, old, bad King of Dark shows up and tries to take our daylight away. Not so fast, buster. I got some daylight saved up!
Oy.
Why the hell are we still following this arcane tradition? From what I've read, daylight savings was established back in the day of Benjamin Franklin to help businessmen and farmers having an extra hour of daylight to be extra productive during the warmer summer months.
With the advent of the Internet and the fact that we all conduct business at the speed of light these days and that business is no longer predicated on the amount of sunlight, this silly nonsense of "spring ahead, fall back" is pointless and irritating. It's almost like creating your own jet lag -- it actually takes a few days to adjust to the shift. Don't believe me? Check how extra cranky and out of sorts all your co-workers are on Monday.
Hey, Arizona and Hawaii don't observe daylight savings. They haven't fallen off the earth. They've not suddenly gone into a timewarp where they're an hour behind everyone else.
It's time for a change. No more daylight savings!! Now if you'll excuse me I have to move my clock forward an hour...
That's right. Forget saving money. Forget saving for a rainy day. Let's save daylight!! It sounds so wonderful and mystical like we're living in a land of unicorns and fairies and bright, shiny things. We're saving daylight for that day when the big, old, bad King of Dark shows up and tries to take our daylight away. Not so fast, buster. I got some daylight saved up!
Oy.
Why the hell are we still following this arcane tradition? From what I've read, daylight savings was established back in the day of Benjamin Franklin to help businessmen and farmers having an extra hour of daylight to be extra productive during the warmer summer months.
With the advent of the Internet and the fact that we all conduct business at the speed of light these days and that business is no longer predicated on the amount of sunlight, this silly nonsense of "spring ahead, fall back" is pointless and irritating. It's almost like creating your own jet lag -- it actually takes a few days to adjust to the shift. Don't believe me? Check how extra cranky and out of sorts all your co-workers are on Monday.
Hey, Arizona and Hawaii don't observe daylight savings. They haven't fallen off the earth. They've not suddenly gone into a timewarp where they're an hour behind everyone else.
It's time for a change. No more daylight savings!! Now if you'll excuse me I have to move my clock forward an hour...
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