Gird your loins, drinkers: It's beer-festival season. From now until late October is the busiest time of the year for these taste extravaganzas, where you can sample a wide variety of beers from brewers large and small.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24411928/
Saturday, May 3, 2008
A six-pack of beer festivals worth traveling to
World's coolest trucks
Check them out on:
http://www.loqu.com/world-s-coolest-trucks/blogs/ddoll-199
All salmon fishing banned on West Coast
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/02/BABT10F7PE.DTL&tsp=1
Dinosaur Poop Sells for $1000 at Auction
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iNX_xA1uONjuakOPO4spC9Ij568wD90CIMU05
First Filly Since 1999 to Run in Kentucky Derby
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/more/04/30/derby.set.ap/index.html?section=si_latest
Baby Monkey Mistakes Teddy Bear for Mom
Town in Chile Offers Free Viagra to Seniors
Women in a working class suburb of Santiago, Chile have their eyes open for rabid old men frolicking around with erections after the town’s mayor launched a program that supplies free Viagra to senior citizens. Lo Prado Mayor Gonzalo Navarrete justified his peppy penis project by saying, “an active sexuality improves the overall quality of life.” Interested men must be at least 60-years-old, register with the local health service and have a doctor certify their erectile dysfunction.
Even Check Forgery is Bigger in Texas
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080502/ap_on_fe_st/odd_check_for_billions
CDC: 77% of New Mothers Breast-Feed
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-04-30-breastfeeding-moms_N.htm
500-Year-Old Shipwreck Yields a Treasure Booty
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hLN9iGw6G67LjeN3DXlhMPbF08TQD90D0Q6O7
Friday, May 2, 2008
Why Do American Corporations Have More Rights than People?
http://www.jashford.com/pages/worldcorps.html
Professor Fired for Not Adhering to Biblical Standards
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=4758480&page=1
Coming economic shocks could spark depression
http://rawstory.com/rawreplay/?p=932
Obama the 'curly-haired one'
The "little curly-haired one" is well remembered by his Indonesian teacher Israella Darmawan.
http://www.news24.com/News24/World/US_Elections_2008/0,,2-10-2339_2309413,00.html
Deborah Palfrey Commits Suicide
http://www.miamiherald.com/459/story/517179.html
Who Needs Marriage Counseling When You Have Comedy Videos?
http://www.startyourtube.com/blog/needs-marriage-counseling-comedy-videos/
Spitzer's Rise, Fall to be Published in New Book
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/05/01/spitzer.book/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopular
Antioxidants: Nature's Anti-Aging Prescription
Antioxidants are believed to be effective in helping to prevent cancer, heart disease, stroke and a variety of other ailments by destroying harmful free radicals inside the body. Antioxidant are also linked to anti-aging both inside and outside (when applied to the skin) the body.
http://www.carefair.com/Nutrition/Antioxidants_Anti_Aging_Prescription_4941.html
Barbara Walters Admits Affair With Senator
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/01/barbara-walters-admits-af_n_99688.html
78% Of Angry Teens Too Lazy To Run Away From Home
http://www.recoilmag.com/news/teens_too_lazy_0807.html
Going Topless?
Should Women Be Allowed By Law To Show Their Breasts in Public? Take the poll at the end of this article to see where you fit in:
http://www.askdanandjennifer.com/sex-intimacy/censorship-sexual-repression/topless-the-naked-truth-about-women-and-bare-breasts-poll/
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Diet Coke + Lemon Wedge = DEATH
http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/06/733996.aspx
Top April Fool’s Day Hoaxes and Pranks of All Time
http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/aprilfool/P0/
Dumped Dames Dishing Diamonds
http://www.exboyfriendjewelry.com/
How Long Should Sex Take? Survey Says 3 to 13 Minutes
No time for a sex romp? No worries, as a new survey of sex therapists reveals that the optimal amount of time for a roll in the hay takes about as many minutes as preparing instant rice. Mmm, rice and a quickie. Anyway, the survey puts the optimal amount of time for intercourse at 3 to 13 minutes with the median time at 7.3 minutes. Men take note: the time does not take into account foreplay. The survey also noted that sex lasting 1 to 2 minutes doesn’t quite satisfy, calling uber-quickies “too short.” The findings will appear in the May issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/04/02/sex.survey.ap/index.html
Swedish Doctors Check For Two Penises
Drug addicts in northern Sweden allegedly employed fake penises in an attempt to submit fake urine samples, so now doctors have begun double checking the authenticity of the druggie’s organ. Swedish police recently confiscated a fake wiener while raiding a drug abuser’s home and physicians say their methods of pee sample collection have changed to ensure no false samples. Hmm, where does one purchase a fake penis anyway? Oh, nevermind.
Naked Mom Calendar Leaves Spanish Women With $16,000 Debt
A group of wannabe cougars in Spain stripped down and posed for an amusing erotic calendar as a fundraiser for their children’s school, but shockingly, residents of the small town have little interest in pouting, naked middle-aged women. Despite early success and seductive shots that include props like tinsel, shotguns and fox pelts, calendar sales trailed off, leaving the mothers with a $16,000 printer bill. Forget peddling the hot pics on the streets of rural Serradilla del Arroyo, the naked mamas need an eBay account and FedEx hook-up stat.
Romanian Man Superglues Condom to Penis
A father-of-five and his wife decided they didn’t want any more rug-rats, so the couple came up with a brilliant idea–supergluing a condom to the man’s penis. Genius! The 43-year-old Romanian said he found regular sized condom a bit too “roomy” and rather than drop more moola on XS rubbers, Nicolae Popovici decided to break out the superglue. Popovici figured that by supergluing the oversized condoms, he could not only make them fit, but also re-use the contraceptive. Needless to say, the plan got a bit sticky when Nicolae couldn’t remove the condom and had to sheepishly wander into the local clinic for help.
http://www.theweirdpost.com/wordpress/2008/04/man-superglues-condom-to-penis-to-save-on-safe-sex/
Penis Theft Panic in Congo

Masturbation Could Prevent Prostate Cancer
Grin away men; Australian researchers have discovered that men who regularly masturbate cut their chances of developing prostate cancer. Personal pleasuring sessions allow men to rid their prostates of cancer-causing chemicals that can accumulate if not ejaculated. Before all you frisky fellows skip off for some random rolls in the sack, beware that sexual intercourse does not reap the same benefits because of an increased risk of contracting an STD.
Kate Hudson Lands on Cover of People’s Most Beautiful 2008
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20196561,00.html
Florida Moves to Ban Fake Testicles on Vehicles

Crotch Keyboard Integrated Into New Pants Design
http://www.vouspensez.com/2008/04/22/the-geekiest-pants-ever/
Iranian Official Issues Warning Against Importing Barbie Dolls
Looks like Backpacker Barbie won’t make her way to Iran as a high-level Iranian official has warned against the “destructive” cultural and social consequences of permitting the blonde bombshell into the conservative nation. Judiciary official Ghorban Ali Dori Najafabadi said Western toys, including the busty doll, present a “danger” and called for their importation to be stopped.
Spam Turns Thirty
http://www.templetons.com/brad/spamreact.html#msg
Teens Get :) and LOL in Formal School Writing Assignments
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24294592/
Lesbos Island Residents Sue Group Over “Lesbian” Name
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1912191/Islanders-want-legal-right-to-be-'true-lesbians'.html?loc=interstitialskip
Largest Eyes in the Animal Kingdom
Marine scientists have found a giant squid with eyes as big as oranges. In fact the eyes which measure about eleven inches across, are the largest eyes found till date in the animal kingdom. The squid itself measured about twenty six feet and weighed over a thousand pounds. Wonder what they can see!
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Criminal Minds (IE ONLY) 12:00PM EST 4/30
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Cristian de la Fuente
Who says ballroom dancing is not brutal on the body?
Getting through the samba was painful for Cristian de la Fuente on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." The Chilean soap star suffered a severe muscle cramp in his left forearm while performing with dance partner Cheryl Burke on Monday night's show.
De la Fuente, who gained fame on Spanish-language television and has guest-starred on U.S. TV on progams such as “CSI: Miami” and “Ugly Betty,” was finishing a saucy latin spin around the dance floor Monday night when he could no longer hold his pose with professional ballroom dancer Cheryl Burke. His arm seemingly cramped up, and after an impromptu commercial break on the live TV show, de la Fuente returned to the stage grimacing in pain with his arm bandaged.
De la Fuente began struggling near the end of the samba. He gripped his arm and seemingly tried to shake off the pain. But it finally gave away when he couldn't hold onto Burke anymore, and she fell to the floor.
Keoni Kai Lucas

Monday, April 28, 2008
Don't Complain; Enjoy Your Life..
Words of Wisdom
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting.' Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried.
She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this: 'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'
'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'
'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.'
'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'
'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'
'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'
'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'
'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'
Would You Dare to Walk on This?
The Grand Canyon is a much sought after tourist place, and one of the greatest natural wonders in the world. But few people know how high the place is.
There is a glass bridge that has been built, and it allows the viewers to walk over that and enjoy the experience of the canyon. Glass Bridge is suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River on the very edge of the Grand Canyon .
The pictures cover the glass bridge from all angles and one can see how intimidating the height is.
On May 2005, the final test was conducted and the structure passed engineering requirements by 400 percent, enabling it to withstand the weight of 71 fully loaded Boeing 747 airplanes (more that 71 million pounds).
The bridge is able to sustain winds in excess of 100 miles per hour from 8 different directions, as well as an 8.0 magnitude earthquake within 50 miles. More than one million pounds of steel went into the construction of the Grand Canyon SkyWalk.


Peripheral Knowledge
2 Tough QuestionsQuestion
1:If you knew a woman who was pregnant, who had 8 kids already, three who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded, and she hadsyphilis, would you recommend that she have an abortion?
Read the next question before looking at the response for this one.
Scroll down slowly
Question 2:It is time to elect a new world leader, and only your vote counts.Here are the facts about the three candidates. Who would you vote for?
Candidate A - Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologistHe's had two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day.
Candidate B - He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium incollege and drinks a quart of whiskey every evening.
Candidate C - He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and never cheated on his wife.
Which of these candidates would be our choice?
Decide first... no peeking, then scroll down for the response.
Candidate A is Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Candidate B is Winston Churchill.
Candidate C is Adolph Hitler.
And, by the way, on your answer to the abortion question:
If you said YES, you just killed Beethoven.
Pretty interesting isn't it?
Makes a person think before judging someone. Wait till you see the end of this note!
Keep reading..
Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember:
Amateurs...built the ark.
Professionals...built the Titanic
And Finally, can you imagine working for a company that has a little more than 500 employees and has the following statistics:
* 29 have been accused of spousal abuse
* 7 have been arrested for fraud
* 19 have been accused of writing bad checks
* 117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses
* 3 have done time for assault
* 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit
* 14 have been arrested on drug-related charges
* 8 have been arrested for shoplifting
* 21 are currently defendants in lawsuits
* 84 have been arrested for drunk driving in the last year...
Can you guess which organization this is?
Give up yet?
It's the 535 members of the United States Congress.The same group that crank out hundreds of new laws each year designed to keep the rest of world in line.
Men's Logic
The Problem was who should get custody of the child.
The wife screamed and jumped up and said: "Your Honor. I brought The child into the world with all the pain and labor. The child Should be in my custody. "
The judge turned to the husband and said: "What do you have to Say in your defense?"
The man sat for a while contemplating...then slowly rose. "Your Honor... If I put a dollar in a Pepsi Vending Machine and a Pepsi Comes out... Whose Pepsi is it... The machine's or mine?"
10 Most Stupid Questions People Usually Ask in Obvious Situations
2. In the bus: A fat girl wearing pointed high-heeled shoes steps on your feet Stupid Question:-Sorry, did that hurt? Answer:-No, not at all, I'm on local anesthesia.....why don't you try again or should i try thistime."
3. At a funeral:One of the teary-eyed people askStupid Question :-Why, why him, of all people. Answer:-Why?Would it rather have been you?
4. At a restaurant:When you ask the waiter Stupid Question:-Is the "blah blah blah" dish good Answer:-No, its teribble and made of adulterated cement.We occasionaly also spit in it.
5. At a family get-together.When some distant auntmeets you after years Stupid Question:-Munna,Chickoo, you've become so big. Answer:-Well you haven't particularly shrunk yourself.
6. When a friend announces her wedding, and youask Stupid Question:-Is the guy you're marrying good?Answer:-No,he's a miserable wife-beating , insensitive lout...it's just the money.
7. When you get woken up at midnight by a phonecall Stupid Question:-Sorry. were you sleeping. Answer:-No. I was playing cricket for India at Sharjah and just when you called Salim Malikwas betting with me that Pakistan would win. What do you think?
8. When you see a friend/colleague with evidentlyshorter hair Stupid Question:-Hey have you had a haircut? Answer:-No, its autumn and I'm shedding......
9. At the dentist when he's sticking pointed objectsin your mouth Stupid Question:-Tell me if it hurts? Answer:-And while I'm telling you , you tell me if I bite.
10. You are smoking a cigarette and a cute womanasks Stupid Question:-Oh, so you smoke Answer:-No, it's a miracle ...........it was a chalk and now it's in flames!!!
Crowd Control
Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and said, "I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS."
The agent replied, "I'm sorry sir. I'll be happy to try to help you, but I've got to help these folks first, and I'm sure we'll be able to work something out."
The passenger was unimpressed. He asked loudly, so that the passengers behind him could hear, "Do you have any idea who I am?"
Without hesitating, the gate agent smiled and grabbed her public address microphone. "May I have your attention please?" she began, her voice bellowing throughout the terminal. "We have a passenger here at the gate WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. If anyone can help him find his identity, please come to the gate."
With the folks behind him in line laughing hysterically, the man glared at the United agent, gritted his teeth and swore, "F--- you!"
Without flinching, she smiled and said, "I'm sorry, sir, but you'll have to stand in line for that, too."
The crowd applauded - and the errors of United were forgotten in a moment of almost universal bliss.
Guess the Cup size
Best joke in Britan
As he was a great fan of his movies, he rushes over to him, and asks for his autograph.
Instead, Spielberg gives him a slap and says, "You Chinese people bombed our Pearl Habour, get outta here."
The astonished Chinese man replied, "It was not the Chinese who bombed your PearlHarbour, it was the Japanese".
"Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, you're all the same," replied Spielberg.
In return, the Chinese gives Spielberg a slap and says, "You sank the Titanic, my forefathers were on that ship."
Shocked, Spielberg replies, "It was the iceberg that sank the ship, not me."
The Chinese replies, "Iceberg, Spielberg, Carlsberg, you're all the same."
( This particular joke won an award for the best joke in a competition organized in Britain )
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Yes...... The Meeting
I play this before sleep at night."Surely I could tell,when I sleep 2 night, a dream will call and raise it's head in majesty, to the meeting of your love."
Michael Stanley Band - Let's Get The Show On The Road
Thought i would put this up today.It's not metal,lol..The Michael Stanley Band was a good band with good regional success.This song is live and is one of my favorite live recordings(although the conversion to mp3's hurts the quality)because of the great production.Hope you enjoy this oldie.