May 31, 2006
Video - Squirrel Attacks Deer
In the purpose of reminding all that squirrels are nature's ninjas, here is a video of a squirrel attacking a deer. (Warning - The clip was pulled from the incredibly lame America's Funniest Home Videos...)
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Posted by JB at 3:09 PM | Permalinklinks for 2006-05-31
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Federal authorities are investigating dozens of American television stations for broadcasting items produced by the Bush administration and major corporations, and passing them off as normal news.
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Maybe I should wait for the 'Absolute Final End of the World Armaggedon Edition.
May 30, 2006
Arlington Jockey Thrown - Goes To Hospital
Arlington Park Jockey, Eduardo Perez, was thrown off his horse Cats Jazzy on Monday. Cats Jazzy 'broke down' down the stretch and Perez was thrown. He was able to walk away from the accident, but asked to be taken to the hospital (Northwest Community).
I love Arlington Park and horse racing, but the sad reality is that not all horses are treated like Barbaro when they get injured. Barbaro is the exception to the rule since he is so valuable to stud even if he can't race. There is no word on Cats Jazzy, so... Well, lets not assume the worse. I'll keep searching for news on him.
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Foo would do this if she had access to paint and thumbs.
May 28, 2006
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Sad news about a former Bears fullback. Seemed like a decent guy.
May 27, 2006
Anti Garden Gnome
Greta gave Inga our latest garden addition for her birthday. The very cool - anti garden gnome.
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Posted by JB at 10:28 PM | PermalinkLip Drip
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May 26, 2006
steel flower
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Star Terk fans rejoice!
May 25, 2006
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Yea!!!
May 23, 2006
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Check out this mash-up of old dance and new music. Way Cool.
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Companies Doing Stock Buybacks
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Web inventor supports net-neutrality! Click the banner in the left side-bar to support net-neutrality.
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'Nuff Said...
Pat Robertson Steroid Shakes
There is a story by Clay Travis on CBS Sportsline that brings to light that televangelist and spiritual hitman, Pat Robertson, claims he can leg-press 2,000 pounds thanks to his 'age defying protein shake', (The recipe you can buy from Pat.) Never mind that Pat Robertson is 76 and the all-time Florida State record for leg-press is 1,335 lbs. (couldn't find any other leg press records) This shake must be bubbling with enough steroids and growth hormones to make Barry Bonds wince. If he's that strong, he can take down Hugo Chavez without God's help.
Source: Deadspin
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Posted by JB at 9:14 PM | PermalinkMay 22, 2006
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Too bad it won't work for humans. I could use it...
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These are the nicest ipod covers I have ever seen.
EPEAT - Certifying Green Computers
There is a new rating system for green-minded computer shoppers called EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) that is similar to the Energy Star rating for appliances. As some of the factors going into the rating are product longevity and ease of upgrade, it is valuable rating even if you don't care about the green factor. Who wouldn't want a computer that would last longer and save some bucks?
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Posted by JB at 9:20 PM | PermalinkMay 21, 2006
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Worse theme park ever...
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MUSTONE: underground painting and Edo monsters
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Beware the Feline Liberation Unit and Freedom Front (F.L.U.F.F.)!!!
Gunnelpumpers Shows Tonight and Tuesday
Late word on the show tonight, but plenty of time for the Tuesday show. Here is word from Doug Johnson on two upcoming Gunnelpumper shows..
Tonight, Sunday, May 21 - Fireside Bowl 2646-48 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 $5 cover 9:00 p.m. start Sharing the bill with MILKBABY and SHOEMAKER LEVY. We are led to believe we'll be playing around 10:00.
Tuesday, May 23 08:00 PM - Muse Cafe 817 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601 Free with tip jar, BYOB
Gunnelpumpers mix a myriad of styles to create a eclectic mix of what one might call "tribal electro-improv". The lineup includes Douglas Johnson, Michael Hovnanian, and Matthew Golombisky on bass, Randy Farr and Doug Brush on percussion, and John Meyer on guitar.
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Posted by JB at 12:49 PM | PermalinkMay 19, 2006
'Do Not Resuscitate' Tattoo
80 year old Mary Wohlford of Dyersville, Iowa had a great idea that beats a living will. She got a tattoo that says 'Do Not Resuscitate' on her chest. The tattoo removes any doubt as to her final wishes.
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Posted by JB at 10:31 PM | PermalinkThe Arlington Heights Song
From the Daily Herald comes the story of 'The Arlington Heights Song'. Local musician and jingle writer, Roger Bain wrote the song in 2002 and passed it out to various village officials and merchants. The song resurfaced this year when the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce used it for their on hold music.
'The Arlington Heights Song' is corny and grating (what's the obsession with white teeth), but it is dangerously catchy. I never thought words 'Arlington Heights' would ever work in a song and you'll find yourself singing the chorus over and over whether you like it or not.
Hear it for yourself - 'The Arlington Heights Song' ...
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Posted by JB at 8:21 PM | PermalinkMay 16, 2006
One in Ten Thousand
Not being able to resist a game, I played the Google/DaVinci Code contest/promotion vehicle to the end. As luck would have it, I was one of the first 10,000 to finish the puzzles, which scored me this DaVinci Code schwag - a replica cryptex.
It's metal and it does work. When you align the wheels to say 'grail' it opens up to reveal a compartment with a rolled up note from Google congratulating you on your success so far. On the 19th, the 10,000 cryptex winners get to compete for the Grand Prize (which is a ton of stuff too long to mention). The person who completes the puzzle the fastest wins. There are probably groups of people who have gotten together to pool their entries; figuring out the puzzles with the early entries and then posting a killer time after they have all the answers.
Checking out Ebay, there are close to 100 of these cryptex out there already. That's the realist prize.
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Posted by JB at 10:52 PM | PermalinkMay 15, 2006
Lucy
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Posted by JB at 10:24 PM | PermalinkNet-Neutrality
I try not to post 'call to arms' very often, but this is pretty important.
When I first heard that ISPs wanted to charge web sites to allow web users to get to their sites, I thought it was such a crazy bad idea that it would disappear just like those $100 checks to help with gas prices. Lo and behold just the opposite has happened. The cable and phone companies are pushing legislation through Congress.
If the cable and phone companies have their way, you won't be able to get to your favorite sites/blogs unless they pay the phone and cable companies to let you surf there. Don't we all pay enough for internet access already to not get the whole internet? They have to gouge both end of the internet, even though it would kill most of the things we love about the internet? With their plan, we would only get the internet that the cable and phone companies allow or be pushed to their 'preferred customers'. Your favorite sport, news, game, recipe site may be blocked out or slowed down. If your favorite online store doesn't pay up - blocked. Little sites like this one that make up the bulk of the internet, made as creative outlets or ways to share common interests would be blocked. Those little non corporate sites and blogs that we use to get information on hobbies and past-times, favorite artists, even family blogs - blocked.
So please click on the banner above or here and send a note to your Senators and Representative to preserve net neutrality.
There has been some great cartoons and videos that illustrate the absurdity of the whole issue. Here are my favorites:
Ask A Ninja
Net Neutrality and Internet Freedom Report
Search For Spock
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Posted by JB at 4:31 PM | PermalinkMay 10, 2006
Upcoming Tomorrow Music Orchestra Shows
Here is an announcement from the Tomorrow Music Orchestra, which is growing in size on their quest for global music domination:
We will be playing two shows this week.
First, this Saturday, May 13th, we'll be playing live on WNUR 89.3 FM, Chicago's Sound Experiment, at 4pm (or so). You can listen in on your dial should you live in Evanston or Chicago OR you can tune in and listen to a live stream via www.WNUR.org !!!
And. On Wednesday, May 17th, 10pm, we'll be opening a new series that will be taking over Chicago at Spot 6 (3343 N. Clark in Wrigleyville). This series will host two bands each week; "Music without words. Music with words." Groups from the jazz/experimental/electro-acoustic realm will play. Groups from the vibrant indie-rock scene will play too. It will be fun. Don't miss it!
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Posted by JB at 11:44 AM | PermalinkMay 9, 2006
Nature's Ninja
Remember - Squirrels are nature's ninjas...
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Posted by JB at 4:58 PM | PermalinkMay 5, 2006
They Are Made Out Of Meat
Terry Bisson's short story, 'They Are Made Out Of Meat' is (at least to me) a classic. Other life in the universe doesn't necessarily have to be like it is on Earth.
Now it has been made into a short film that has recently won the Grand Prize at the ">Science Fiction Museum's inaugural short film festival. Enjoy the film. It's great.
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Posted by JB at 8:42 AM | PermalinkMay 4, 2006
The Five Most Common Lies in Business
Achieve-IT! referenced an old but relevant piece from Fast Company about the five most common lies in business. For example:
Lie: "We judge people by their performance."
Truth: "I judge your performance based on how much I like you."
B.S. Detector: "Why do most people who keep their jobs keep them?" LaFontaine asks. "Because the people they work for like them. And you get fired when the people you work for don't like you anymore.
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Posted by JB at 12:51 PM | PermalinkMay 3, 2006
No Arlington Classic Criterium This Year
Bad news. There will be no Arlington Classic Criterium this year. Surprisingly, the event has not been organized by the village in the past, but by local couple Karen and Jim Inman. The Inmans say they need a break this summer from the time intensive event coordination, as they also run two businesses and have two ankle-biters.
Also the village had not allocated the $10,000 they usually contribute to the event in their 2006 budget. Village Manager, Bill Dixon, said that if their was a public outcry, they would look at taking over the event.
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Posted by JB at 8:47 AM | PermalinkMay 1, 2006
March of the Newspaper Machines
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