... that the Texas state motto is "Friendship"?
I once had a bathroom that was painted "Friendship." Apparently it is a pale peach.
(btw, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is this weekend. They are featuring NASA, Bhutan, and Texas).
Monday, June 30, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Wedgie saves man's life
A window cleaner in Australia survives a nine-story fall (the downside is that he had the sensation of being nearly twain in two by his harness) - read more at http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23913749-952,00.html.
(posted by Katie)
(posted by Katie)
Friday, June 20, 2008
Obama's (tartan) lover
http://www.smh.com.au/news/us-election/i-had-sex-with-obama/2008/06/19/1213770824274.html?feed=RSS
Obama's alleged "gay lover" books a room at the Press Club to hold a press conference regarding them doing drugs and having sex. Oh, and his attorney is Montgomery Blair Sibley, aka DC Madam Deborah Jeane Palfrey's attorney, and he is wearing a kilt.
"I don't mean to be impudent," said one reporter, "but why are you wearing a kilt?"
Sibley explained: "It has to do with genitalia. If you are on the smaller side, then pants are not uncomfortable."
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Quote of the ages...
"I am not familiar with hispanic designers."
(after being questioned as to why she didn't know who Jerry Garcia was).
(after being questioned as to why she didn't know who Jerry Garcia was).
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
WOW
A Los Angeles woman claims she was injured by her Victoria's Secret thong, prompting her to sue the underwear manufacturer.
The plaintiff in the case, Macrida Patterson, 52, attributed the May 2007 injury to a Victoria's Secret "low-rise v-string," according to a court document posted on The Smoking Gun.
Patterson's lawyer told The Smoking Gun that a "design problem" caused a decorative metallic piece on the underwear to fly up and hit Patterson in the eye while she was putting the underwear on.
Patterson's product liability lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court last week.
The Smoking Gun reported that, prior to the lawsuit, officials from Victoria's Secret had asked to see the offending underwear but were refused by Patterson's lawyer.
The plaintiff in the case, Macrida Patterson, 52, attributed the May 2007 injury to a Victoria's Secret "low-rise v-string," according to a court document posted on The Smoking Gun.
Patterson's lawyer told The Smoking Gun that a "design problem" caused a decorative metallic piece on the underwear to fly up and hit Patterson in the eye while she was putting the underwear on.
Patterson's product liability lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court last week.
The Smoking Gun reported that, prior to the lawsuit, officials from Victoria's Secret had asked to see the offending underwear but were refused by Patterson's lawyer.
Adventures in Real Estate...
Is it considered a one or two bedroom house if it's got one bedroom, and a shack/shed in the yard with a small toilet in the corner?
Monday, June 16, 2008
Peculiar houses of the day...
I'm pretty sure that this was, at some point, a very simple, sweet little white farmhouse. Sort of like most every other farmhouse 'round those parts. So, wtf is this porch addition? Is that supposed to be a bay window? Who thought this was a good idea?
I guess it's fancy... 'least it's fancy for down round those parts of Virginnie.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Extreme Wedding Planning
From Newsweek.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/140148/output/print
Bridesmaid Pre-Nuptial Agreement. Yes, you read that right. If having to squeeze into a puffy, unflattering horror of a dress wasn't bad enough, now bridesmaids have another indignity to contend with. Some brides are so worried about the way their wedding party will look, they have a lawyer draw up a pre-nup that can include things like requiring that a bridesmaid not gain more than 7 pounds before the wedding, not consume too much alcohol at the reception, vow to take extra care of her skin and hair, and not to make any inappropriate advances toward male guests at the reception. [For a peek at a sample agreement, go to the American Bar Association Website).
Although brides who've used pre-nups were reluctant to go on the record for this story, several of them explained that the agreements were necessary to ensure that their day was perfect.
"People can have a contract for just about anything that's not illegal," says Randy Kessler, who teaches family law at John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. "This sort of document simply states that if the woman keeps the requests of the contract, she will be a bridesmaid. If not, she won't. It's not the craziest contract idea I've seen or heard of."
If worded correctly and signed by both members, the contract, which can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 to draw up, could be used in court. For example, Kessler says, if a woman flew all the way to Hawaii for a wedding and didn't end up being a bridesmaid because of a breach in her contract, and then she tried to sue the bride for the expenses of her flying to Hawaii, the contract could be used in court as proof that the bride had the right to take away the privilege of being a bridesmaid.
But Kessler cautions overzealous Bridezillas: "A wedding should be a happy time. And to be honest, getting lawyers involved always puts a damper on things."
http://www.newsweek.com/id/140148/output/print
Bridesmaid Pre-Nuptial Agreement. Yes, you read that right. If having to squeeze into a puffy, unflattering horror of a dress wasn't bad enough, now bridesmaids have another indignity to contend with. Some brides are so worried about the way their wedding party will look, they have a lawyer draw up a pre-nup that can include things like requiring that a bridesmaid not gain more than 7 pounds before the wedding, not consume too much alcohol at the reception, vow to take extra care of her skin and hair, and not to make any inappropriate advances toward male guests at the reception. [For a peek at a sample agreement, go to the American Bar Association Website).
Although brides who've used pre-nups were reluctant to go on the record for this story, several of them explained that the agreements were necessary to ensure that their day was perfect.
"People can have a contract for just about anything that's not illegal," says Randy Kessler, who teaches family law at John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. "This sort of document simply states that if the woman keeps the requests of the contract, she will be a bridesmaid. If not, she won't. It's not the craziest contract idea I've seen or heard of."
If worded correctly and signed by both members, the contract, which can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 to draw up, could be used in court. For example, Kessler says, if a woman flew all the way to Hawaii for a wedding and didn't end up being a bridesmaid because of a breach in her contract, and then she tried to sue the bride for the expenses of her flying to Hawaii, the contract could be used in court as proof that the bride had the right to take away the privilege of being a bridesmaid.
But Kessler cautions overzealous Bridezillas: "A wedding should be a happy time. And to be honest, getting lawyers involved always puts a damper on things."
Monday, June 9, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
DCPDWTF?
The DC Police Department has authorized "Neighborhood Safety Zones" to keep the criminal drivers out of the Trinidad neighborhood. For um... 10 days. To "combat crime." Drivers only, this doesn't apply to pedestrians. Isn't this a wee bit unconstitutional?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/04/AR2008060402205.html?hpid=topnews
To quote someone from some other commentary by someone funnier than me on some other news article:
"Well, Officer, my purpose in coming into the neighborhood was to shoot my ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend... but I guess I'll just go home and watch 'American Gladiator' now."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/04/AR2008060402205.html?hpid=topnews
To quote someone from some other commentary by someone funnier than me on some other news article:
"Well, Officer, my purpose in coming into the neighborhood was to shoot my ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend... but I guess I'll just go home and watch 'American Gladiator' now."
It's easier than you think
We will never forget driving to the Orlando, Florida airport and seeing this billboard.
"It's easier than you think."
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
website of the day...
http://www.sarahjessicaparkerlookslikeahorse.com/
I always sort of agreed with family guy when they said she looks like a foot. Nevertheless, we're still totally going to go see the Sex And The City movie tomorrow.
I always sort of agreed with family guy when they said she looks like a foot. Nevertheless, we're still totally going to go see the Sex And The City movie tomorrow.
Paté
WTF?
It's um... shiny.
And it smells like catfood.
Also, open faced radish sammiches are apparently "fast, fresh, and easy."
It's um... shiny.
And it smells like catfood. Also, open faced radish sammiches are apparently "fast, fresh, and easy."
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