I am never ceased to be amazed at what people are capable of doing when they snap.
Warning: It's a gruesome story. Read at your own discretion.
Bus passenger beheaded seat mate, witness says
Now I need to go find something a lot more "feel good" to post...
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
...And How Was YOUR Tuesday?
Mine was fun.
Nothing breaks up the monotony of the daily grind like a 5.4 earthquake.
Shook my office building pretty hard. Made it feel like we were floating on water. Fortunately, nobody got hurt. The only damage was a metal rod that broke free from the ceiling and impaled (IMPALED!) a folding table at the front of the building.
The good news? California didn't fall into the ocean.
Nothing breaks up the monotony of the daily grind like a 5.4 earthquake.
Shook my office building pretty hard. Made it feel like we were floating on water. Fortunately, nobody got hurt. The only damage was a metal rod that broke free from the ceiling and impaled (IMPALED!) a folding table at the front of the building.
The good news? California didn't fall into the ocean.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Best Bathroom Icons Ever
You know the traditional symbols for Men's and Women's bathrooms, right?
(for those of you with bathroom amnesia)
Legoland did those symbols one better:
Now that's more accurate.
I love any place with a great sense of humor.
(for those of you with bathroom amnesia)
Legoland did those symbols one better:
Now that's more accurate.
I love any place with a great sense of humor.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Justice. Is. Served. (I Think...)
So I'm driving to the bank yesterday. Just as I'm about to pull into the driveway, I see a police office walking towards the driveway. So I stop to let him pass.
Some punk in a black Mercedes behind me honks his horn and recklessly whips into the adjacent lane to pass me.
The officer stops and stares (and I mean STARES) at the Mercedes. Then he resumes walking as he reaches for the radio pinned to his shoulder.
Unfortunately I had to pull into the driveway (so as not to block anymore traffic), so I didn't see how it played out. But I'm sure the Mercedes' license plate was reported to the police.
Justice served!
HA HA HA HA HA! That made me feel good!
Some punk in a black Mercedes behind me honks his horn and recklessly whips into the adjacent lane to pass me.
The officer stops and stares (and I mean STARES) at the Mercedes. Then he resumes walking as he reaches for the radio pinned to his shoulder.
Unfortunately I had to pull into the driveway (so as not to block anymore traffic), so I didn't see how it played out. But I'm sure the Mercedes' license plate was reported to the police.
Justice served!
HA HA HA HA HA! That made me feel good!
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Siiiiiimpsooons
The final theme park last week with our nephew (who is now safely back home in Hawaii) was Universal Studios.
I haven't been there in years, which is ironic, given that of all the theme parks in Southern California, it's the closest. It's literally ten minutes away by car. When we drive to the main thoroughfare near our house, you can see the "Waterworld" show pyrotechnics at the other end of the street.
However, the ride I was looking forward to was The Simpson's Ride, which just opened a few weeks ago.
This ride is crazy! It's a motion-simulator-based ride, where your "car" rocks and moves in relation to the screen. And what a screen! The entire room is the screen, so you feel completely immersed into Springfield. The plot is simple: Sideshow Bob (voiced, as in the TV series, by Kelsey Grammar) tries to destroy the Simpsons (and you) on the ride.
The ride is full of Simpson's characters and is a total hoot. I can't wait to ride it again.
One warning, however. If you're sensitive to motion sickness, this ride will totally mess you up. So be warned.
Some photos of the ride's exterior:
You enter the ride through Krusty's mouth.
There was also a Kwik-E-Mart
You could take pictures with The Simpsons.
The ride's sign.
The ride was full of traditional Simpsons snarkiness.
The Official Site
I haven't been there in years, which is ironic, given that of all the theme parks in Southern California, it's the closest. It's literally ten minutes away by car. When we drive to the main thoroughfare near our house, you can see the "Waterworld" show pyrotechnics at the other end of the street.
However, the ride I was looking forward to was The Simpson's Ride, which just opened a few weeks ago.
This ride is crazy! It's a motion-simulator-based ride, where your "car" rocks and moves in relation to the screen. And what a screen! The entire room is the screen, so you feel completely immersed into Springfield. The plot is simple: Sideshow Bob (voiced, as in the TV series, by Kelsey Grammar) tries to destroy the Simpsons (and you) on the ride.
The ride is full of Simpson's characters and is a total hoot. I can't wait to ride it again.
One warning, however. If you're sensitive to motion sickness, this ride will totally mess you up. So be warned.
Some photos of the ride's exterior:
You enter the ride through Krusty's mouth.
There was also a Kwik-E-Mart
You could take pictures with The Simpsons.
The ride's sign.
The ride was full of traditional Simpsons snarkiness.
The Official Site
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Busy. Busy. Busy.
Whooo.
This has been a busy, but fun, week. This is the last week with the nephew. This past weekend was full of fun times in San Diego (Legoland *, the San Diego Zoo **, and Sea World).
Tomorrow is Disneyland/California Adventure for the third time and Thursday is Universal Studios (I'm looking forward to trying out the Simpsons Ride).
However, I'm noticing that whirlwind weekends at 40 are much more tiring than whirlwind weekend at 20!
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* Legoland has an entire replica of the Las Vegas strip done in Legos. I have pictures and, when I have the time, I'll post them.
** I also have some incredible pictures of the baby Panda. Again... once time becomes available!
This has been a busy, but fun, week. This is the last week with the nephew. This past weekend was full of fun times in San Diego (Legoland *, the San Diego Zoo **, and Sea World).
Tomorrow is Disneyland/California Adventure for the third time and Thursday is Universal Studios (I'm looking forward to trying out the Simpsons Ride).
However, I'm noticing that whirlwind weekends at 40 are much more tiring than whirlwind weekend at 20!
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* Legoland has an entire replica of the Las Vegas strip done in Legos. I have pictures and, when I have the time, I'll post them.
** I also have some incredible pictures of the baby Panda. Again... once time becomes available!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The Joker Toy
I came across a commercial for some fast food joint the other night (can't remember where though. Getting too old to remember things.) and they were promoting their special "The Dark Knight" kids meal promotion that came with either a Batman toy or a Joker toy.
I'm sorry, but the Joker toy was creepy. It hewed very closely to Heath Ledger's bedraggled, psychotic looking Joker, but in toy form.
I would think this toy would give some of our more sensitive youth nightmares...
This is the Joker made for toys.
This is the Joker made for $30/hr therapy sessions.
I'm sorry, but the Joker toy was creepy. It hewed very closely to Heath Ledger's bedraggled, psychotic looking Joker, but in toy form.
I would think this toy would give some of our more sensitive youth nightmares...
This is the Joker made for toys.
This is the Joker made for $30/hr therapy sessions.
Mmmm. Minty AND Lemony
Ugh. I have a nasty cough again.
Last time I had this cough, it flared up into bronchitis, then a delightful six day stay in the hospital with pneumonia.
Needless to say, I'm being a lot more cautious this time.
However, I've popped so many Lemon-Mint Ricolas that everything's now starting taste minty-lemony. It's like being trapped in a bottle of Sprite...
Blecch.
Last time I had this cough, it flared up into bronchitis, then a delightful six day stay in the hospital with pneumonia.
Needless to say, I'm being a lot more cautious this time.
However, I've popped so many Lemon-Mint Ricolas that everything's now starting taste minty-lemony. It's like being trapped in a bottle of Sprite...
Blecch.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
4th Of July, Disney Style
We spent the 4th of July with our nephew at Disney's California Adventure.
A splendid time was had by all including watching a special fireworks presentation. Instead of the regular Disney-themed fireworks, we were presented with red, white, and blue fireworks. What was particularly amazing were fireworks that exploded in the shapes of stars, smiley faces, boxes, and pentagons.
Unfortunately, the show had to stop early because the wind started picking up and Disney didn't want to risk embers drifting into the nearby neighborhoods. Especially since California is a statewide tinderbox right now.
One of the biggest treats was getting to go on the new ride "Toy Story Mania". This is now officially the most addictive ride at the Disneyland Resort (sorry, Buzz Lightyear Astroblasters).
Needless to say, I was too busy shooting targets to take pictures on the ride, but here's some posters and the ride's entrance:
A splendid time was had by all including watching a special fireworks presentation. Instead of the regular Disney-themed fireworks, we were presented with red, white, and blue fireworks. What was particularly amazing were fireworks that exploded in the shapes of stars, smiley faces, boxes, and pentagons.
Unfortunately, the show had to stop early because the wind started picking up and Disney didn't want to risk embers drifting into the nearby neighborhoods. Especially since California is a statewide tinderbox right now.
One of the biggest treats was getting to go on the new ride "Toy Story Mania". This is now officially the most addictive ride at the Disneyland Resort (sorry, Buzz Lightyear Astroblasters).
Needless to say, I was too busy shooting targets to take pictures on the ride, but here's some posters and the ride's entrance:
STEVIE WONDER!!
Hey, guess where me and my wife were last night??
Watching Stevie Wonder at the Hollywood Bowl!! Practically in the front row. The legendary Stevie Wonder! Almost three hours of one classic song after another (plus one new song currently in the works).
I've been to the Hollywood Bowl several times and this was the first time I have ever seen every single person on their feet dancing to songs like "Sir Duke" and "Superstition".
Some pictures from my "yes, I know it doesn't have a flash or a zoom lens" iPhone (some were taken off a nearby video screen):
Stevie and his family at the beginning of the show.
Stevie and his daughter Aisha. She's was the inspiration for the song "Isn't She Lovely" when she was born. Trippy experience to see him serenade his daughter, who is now an adult, with the song.
Stevie and one of his sons singing a duet. His son sounds just like him at that age. Again... trippy.
One long shot of the stage. The band consisted of Stevie (obviously), a trumpet player, a sax player, three percussionists, two keyboardists (other than Stevie), two guitars, one bassist, three backup singers, and a full orchestra.
Watching Stevie Wonder at the Hollywood Bowl!! Practically in the front row. The legendary Stevie Wonder! Almost three hours of one classic song after another (plus one new song currently in the works).
I've been to the Hollywood Bowl several times and this was the first time I have ever seen every single person on their feet dancing to songs like "Sir Duke" and "Superstition".
Some pictures from my "yes, I know it doesn't have a flash or a zoom lens" iPhone (some were taken off a nearby video screen):
Stevie and his family at the beginning of the show.
Stevie and his daughter Aisha. She's was the inspiration for the song "Isn't She Lovely" when she was born. Trippy experience to see him serenade his daughter, who is now an adult, with the song.
Stevie and one of his sons singing a duet. His son sounds just like him at that age. Again... trippy.
One long shot of the stage. The band consisted of Stevie (obviously), a trumpet player, a sax player, three percussionists, two keyboardists (other than Stevie), two guitars, one bassist, three backup singers, and a full orchestra.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Happy 4th Of July!
Happy Fourth of July!
Even if you don't celebrate where you live, have a happy day anyway.
Drink a beer.
Barbeque something.
Shoot off a firework.
Even if you don't celebrate where you live, have a happy day anyway.
Drink a beer.
Barbeque something.
Shoot off a firework.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Intro To Hawaiian Food
We picked our eight year old nephew up at the airport this morning. He's going to stay with us for a couple of weeks and we're going to hit practically every theme park Southern California has to offer.
In addition to the usual travel stuff, his parents packed some awesome Lau Laus. Best on the islands.
What is Lau Lau?
Let Wikipedia enlighten you.
Good eatin'.
In addition to the usual travel stuff, his parents packed some awesome Lau Laus. Best on the islands.
What is Lau Lau?
Let Wikipedia enlighten you.
Good eatin'.
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