"Summer Of Love '07" Calendar Now On Our Homepage

If you care to look on the right hand side of our blog, you'll notice that the award winning "Summer Of Love '07" calendar is now visible in a condensed format. This mini-cal is fully navigable (is that a word?), and is directly linked to the mothership calendar at http://fun.beegs.com. This is the main calendar that MANY of us use to plot out our summer free time. Even though this calendar will be added to frequently, if you know of any events that should be placed on the calendar, just send an email to summeroflove@beegs.com.

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View The 25 Most Recent Posts Of "Beegs' Stuff" On A Single Page

Tired of having to scroll though our blog, looking for postings that you may have missed? Now you can view the most recent 25 on a single, easy to read page. Our digest page offers an easy to scan listing of the 25 most recent postings, and is updated in real time with our main blog. See our digest page here.

The Really Big Guide To Secret Menu Items

Not content ordering from the menu? Need to have that extra little bit of class that comes from "knowing the chef"?

Here it is, your guide to secret menu items. Sure, it's not the secret rib eye at Nobu, but it's something. Before reading this please note that this article has not been fact-checked. This report is based purely on reader suggestions. We are posting them entirely without confirmation and are not going to try to order any of this crap in order to confirm its existence. We would die of heart disease, be broke, and our ass would be the size of Texas. This is the internet, the internet is not fact-checked, and these are your secret menu items. Enjoy.

Taco Bell: Everything Taco Bell makes is comprised of a few basic ingredients, so they'll likely make anything they have the stuff for, which is probably pretty much anything they've ever served. Examples to attempt: Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Encharito.

Wendy's: A tipster tells us, "order a "Grand Slam", It would otherwise be called a Classic Quadruple, were it on the menu." Reader bringafajita suggests trying to get a "Quarter Pound Double Stack with Cheese." FishingCrue tells us to try "Everything" (lettuce and tomato) on a Wendy's Double Stack, sometimes it's even free. If they look at you like you're crazy, tell them there's a button for it. A double stack with everything, add bacon is a decent sandwich for somewhere south of 2 bones."

Chipotle: Chipotle will, like Taco Bell, make anything they have the ingredients for. Unlike Taco Bell, this is an official policy. Some suggestions: Nachos, Quesadilla, Individual Tacos, Taco Salads, Tiny Bean Burritos Using Taco Shells, Fresh Cilantro on Your Tacos, whatever you can think of.

Subway: Subway will still make the "pizza sub," and many other former menu items. Also, they can't sell "broken cookies," so they may give you some for free.

Jamba Juice: Jamba has an entire secret menu of "unhealthy" smoothies named after things that would involve copyright violations were they to be included on the menu. The ones we know of:White Gummi Bear, Red Gummi Bear, Green Gummi Bear, Raspberry Dreamin', Pineapple Dreamin', Sourpatch Kid, Tropical Tango, Pacific Passion, Berry Depressing, Now and Later, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Apple Pie, Fruity Pebbles, Rainbow Sherbet, Strawberry Shortcake, Push Pop, Skittles, Andres' Surprise, and Lemonade Lightnin'. (Thanks,ronaldscott!)

In-N-Out Burger: Has their "secret" menu posted on their website, but a tipster writes in: "Not only can you get an animal style burger but you can also get animal style fries which are amazing. It's fries piled with onions, cheese and sauce and they come with a fork." In addition, we hear several voices calling from the mist, whispering that the secret menu doesn't stop at 4 x 4., but may, in fact, go on to infinity. Or at least to 100 x 100...(Thanks, xapplexjuicex!)

Starbucks: Starbucks will make you absolutely anything you want no matter how insane it is, according to our tipster.

"Baristas might try and tell their customers that no, we can't do that with the blenders. This is a lie. Starbucks corporate policy is that the customer is ALWAYS right (even when the request is stupid). If you really insist that you want your iced soy latte blended, the baristas HAVE to do it. If they continue to refuse, ask to speak to a manager and either they'll realize they're about to get in trouble and will fill your request, or the manager will come out and politely tell the barista to make the customer happy.

Absolutely any concoction that you can think of (involving any type of milk, syrup, coffee, etc.) will be made for you. The limits to Starbucks "secret menu" are merely the limits of your imagination. You can even bring supplements from home and ask the barista to please include that in your drink."

Well, damn.

Dairy Queen: Reader Falconfire says: "I couldn't even begin to tell you the list of Dairy Queen secret menu items. Lets put it this way, there is a huge book every DQ has to have, you want it, it's in there. It may not be listed as a item, but the instruction on how to make it and what to use are in there as well as how it is rung up. About the only thing they cant make is seasonal items, since they usually require a ingredient not carried normally."

Chili's: According to Reader Elara, they no longer have chili on the menu (what?) but if you ask them, they'll bring you a cup.

Blimpie: Attention veggie-lovers: Reader VeryFancyBunny says: "Blimpie used to have a sandwich called the "Cheese Trio" on the menu. They took it off years ago (at least around here), but I've been able to order it with no problem. Otherwise, all their sandwiches involve meat."

Burger King: Try the "mustard whopper," a whopper with mustard rather than mayo, from Reader dwneylonsr, and the "veggie whopper" from VeryFancyBunny, which is just a whopper with the meat omitted. Reader sixtoe suggests attempting to get the "Bull's-Eye BBQ Burger."

Popeye's: mullenite suggests ordering the "Naked Chicken," which is chicken with no breading. Sounds very Atkins.

TGIFriday's: Readers junkmail and mullenite tell us that TGIF have a "Five Easy Pieces" policy that says they'll make anything you want with the crap they've got in the kitchen.

Denny's: Speaking of Five Easy Pieces, Reader weave says: "Don't expect a secret menu at Denny's. I went in there and asked for a grilled cheese sandwich and they were baffled. They finally decided to give me Moons over My Hammy and toss out the ham -- and charge me the full price for it." Did she hold the ham between her knees?

and finally, at Arby's: sixtoe likes the "French Dip."

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Amazing Aerial Pictures

These are some of the most breath-taking aerial pictures I have ever seen. Website is here.

Eve Getting Down

Sorry for the 90 degree rotation, but it's still pretty damn funny...my sister doing "The Worm". Love you, Eve!

Enter Roseann & Matt's Baby Pool!

We've started a pool to guess the actual delivery date of Roseann & Matt Federico's baby. It costs $1 per guess (payable in person or via PayPal), and the person closest to the actual delivery date will win the entire pot. The current due date is June 2, 2007. To enter the pool, or for more info on the rules, go to http://www.beegs.com/rose.

Oscar Results: 75% Correct

Well, I at least got 6 out of the "Big 8" correct for the Oscar's last night. I'd take more credit for that if it wasn't such a straight-forward (read: boring) year....

Best Picture:
"The Departed" (Beegs picked) (Actual Winner)

Actor:
Forest Whitaker, "The Last King of Scotland" (Beegs picked) (Actual Winner)

Actress:
Helen Mirren, "The Queen" (Beegs picked) (Actual Winner)

Supporting Actor:
Alan Arkin, "Little Miss Sunshine" (Actual Winner)
Mark Wahlberg, "The Departed" (Beegs picked)

Supporting Actress:
Jennifer Hudson, "Dreamgirls" (Beegs picked) (Actual Winner)

Directing:
Martin Scorsese, "The Departed" (Beegs picked) (Actual Winner)

Adapted Screenplay:
William Monahan, "The Departed" (Actual Winner)
Todd Field and Tom Perrotta, "Little Children" (Beegs picked)

Original Screenplay:
Michael Arndt, "Little Miss Sunshine" (Beegs) (Winner)

10 Amazing Bowling Tricks

Here is only one video. You can see the rest of them here.

Coca-Cola Redesigns Cans

TOKYO — Coca-Cola Japan Co has redesigned its cans and bottles as part of its "The Coke Side of Life" marketing campaign. The beverage maker said Monday that the new look can will hit the Japanese market on Jan 29 before its introduction to the world market in March. "We live in a world where we make choices every day and 'The Coke Side of Life' encourages people to make those choices positive ones," said Marc Mathieu, senior vice president for carbonated soft drink core brands, marketing, srategy and innovation. "This new campaign invites people to create their own positive reality, to be spontaneous, listen to their hearts and live in full color."

16 Things It Took Me Over 40+ Years To Learn

1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative the same night.

2. If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be "meetings."

3. There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."

4. People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them.

5. You should not confuse your career with your life.

6. Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. (This one is very important.)

7. Never lick a steak knife.

8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.

9. You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.

10. You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she's pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.

11. There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age 11.

12. The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.

13. A person, who is nice to you, but rude to a waiter, is not a nice person. (This is very important. Pay attention. It never fails.)

14. Your friends love you anyway.

15. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.

16. Thought for the day: Men are like fine wine. They start out as grapes; and it's up to the women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

Noah Takes A Photo Of Himself Every Day For 6 Years

Absolutely mesmerizing...

Amazing Ukelele-ist

This guy is absolutely amazing. He can do more on an acoustic 4 stringer than most people can do with 6 strings and an amp. Gives me goose bumps, actually...

You can visit his website here.

"The Church of the Latter-day Dude"

Abide. It means to wait for something, patiently. Or "to endure without yielding, to accept without objection," according to the official word-definers at Merriam-Webster.

Abiding is no easy feat, especially not in a culture that is success-driven, instant-gratification-oriented, and pathologically impatient.

True abiding is a spiritual gift, mastered only, it would seem, by the more fully evolved among us.

Dudeism.com

Jabba The Cat

Woman Stabs Lover Over Poor Sex

"A Russian woman visiting her Swedish boyfriend is accused of stabbing him in the lung after an argument over disappointing lovemaking."

Wait, you mean some women actually would like to *tell* the man what she wants, instead of having him play sexual minesweeper? How novel.

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Ikea Product or "Lord of the Rings" Character?

1. Faramir
2. Freden
3. Grundtal
4. Boromir
5. Molger
6. Galdor
7. Freda
8. Agerum
9. Babord
10. Frodo
11. Grima
12. Akurum
13. Brunkrissla
14. Sultan Högbo
15. Deagol
16. Grimbold

Lord of the Rings characters: 1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16.
Ikea products: 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14.

New French Anti-Tank Missile

Join The Fight Against Dihydrogen Monoxide

Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:

* Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
* Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
* Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
* DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
* Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
* Contributes to soil erosion.
* Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
* Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
* Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
* Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
* Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
* Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
* Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.

Write to your congressman today! Join the fight to ban DHMO from the US!

http://www.dhmo.org

President Clinton's Last Days in Office

This is pretty damn funny!

Got an hour to kill?

Touch the blue ball to the blue square, and don't hit the red dots. I've only made it to 130 so far. Let me know how well you do.

Game is here.

Presidential dollar coin unveiled to mixed reviews

"Coin enthusiasts and casual collectors lined up Thursday morning at Grand Central Terminal in New York for the first opportunity to get the $1 presidential coin - but the new coin's widespread adoption is far from guaranteed."

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The Optical Illusion of You

"At Turn Your Head, we fill the space between two opposing profiles of your face. By spinning that space into a three dimensional "visage" that follows the outlined silhouettes of your two profiles, we create the "Pirolette".

Place the "Pirolette" to your face and it will match your profile. Locate it near a wall and the shadow of the "Pirolette"” will be your silhouette.

Your profile captured forever in an object of art. An optical illusion of shadow and light, each one unique because it's you!"

Visit their website

Quotes from Either President of the United States George W. Bush or Emperor Palpatine from the "Star Wars" Movies

1. "Your friends have failed!"

2. "As a matter of common sense and self-defense, [we] will act against such emerging threats before they are fully formed."

3. "If we have reason to believe someone is preparing an attack against the [Republic or U.S.], has developed that capability, harbors those aspirations, then I think the [Republic or U.S.] is justified in dealing with that, if necessary, by military force."

4. "The [Republic or Nation] is not what it once was—the Senate is full of greedy, squabbling delegates. There is no interest in the common good."

5. "That will be part of the resolution, authorization of use of force. If you want to keep the peace, you've got to have the authorization to use force."

6. "Now witness the firepower of this fully operational battle station."

7. "If you will not be turned, you will be destroyed."

8. "You will pay the price for your lack of vision."

9. "Delaying a vote in [Congress or Senate] would send a message that the [Republic or U.S.] may be unprepared to take a stand, just as we are asking the [international community or universe] to take a stand."

10. "My [country or planet] will continue to encourage all parties to step up to their responsibilities as we seek a just and comprehensive settlement to the conflict."

11. "I will not let this [Republic or Nation]... be split in two. My negotiations will not fail."

12. "We cannot stand by and do nothing while dangers gather. We must stand up for our security and for the permanent rights and the hopes of mankind."

13. "It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy, I love the [Republic or United States of America]. The power you give me I will lay down when this crisis has abated."

14. "The [emperor or president] is authorized to all means that he determines to be appropriate, including force."

The answers:
Palpatine: 1,4,6,7,8,11,13
Bush: 2,3,5,9,10,12,14

Insane Coin Stacking

This site has some pretty cool pictures of coin stackings. These are all done without the use of ANY type of adhesive. Browse through their site a bit, very impressive structures!

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Falling Sand Game

A classic game! Don't even start playing unless you have a few hours to kill....

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Top 50 Cover Songs Of All Time

Let the arguing begin...

Selection Criteria Disclaimer: All cover versions are inherently covers of the originally recorded and released version of the song, regardless of who wrote or popularized the song. (story)


50. "Black Magic Woman"(1970) by Santana (Fleetwood Mac original, 1968)

49. "Hallelujah"(1994) by Jeff Buckley (Leonard Cohen original, 1985)

48. "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You"(1969) by Led Zeppelin (Joan Baez original, 1962)

47. "Voodoo Chile(Slight Return)"(1984) by Stevie Ray Vaughn (Jimi Hendrix original, 1968)

46. "Take Me to the River"(1978) by Talking Heads (Al Green original, 1974)

45. "Mustang Sally"(1966) by Wilson Pickett (Sir Mack Rice original, 1965)

44. "Roses are Free"(Live) by Phish (Ween original, 1994) - Check out Phish's version on Hampton Comes Alive(1999)

43. "I Shot the Sheriff"(1974) by Eric Clapton (Bob Marley original, 1973)

42. "Hey Joe"(1966) by Jimi Hendrix (Billy Roberts original, 1962)

41. "Hard to Handle"(1989) by The Black Crowes (Otis Redding original, 1968)

40. "Twist and Shout"(1964) by The Beatles (Isley Brothers original, 1962)

39. "Sweet Jane"(1988) by Cowboy Junkies (Velvet Underground original, 1970)

38. "My Favorite Things"(1960) by John Coltrane (Rodgers & Hammerstein original, 1959)

37. "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"(1970) by Creedence Clearwater Revival (Gladys Knight and the Pips original, 1967)

36. "Summer Breeze"(2004) by Jason Mraz (Seals & Crofts original, 1972)

35. "Always on My Mind"(1987) by Pet Shop Boys (Brenda Lee original, 1972)

34. "Killing Me Softly with His Song"(1996) by The Fugees (Lori Lieberman original, 1971)

33. "Victoria"(1988) by The Fall (The Kinks original, 1969)

32. "Live and Let Die"(1991) by Guns n' Roses (Paul McCartney original, 1973)

31. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"(1991) by Guns N' Roses (Bob Dylan original, 1973)

30. "Lodi Dodi"(1994) by Snoop Doggy Dog ("La Di Da Di" Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh original, 1985)

29. "Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon"(1994) by Urge Overkill (Neil Diamond original, 1972)

28. "Higher Ground"(1989) by Red Hot Chili Peppers (Stevie Wonder original, 1973)

27. "With a Little Help (From My Friends)"(1968) by Joe Cocker (The Beatles original, 1967)

26. "Rivers of Babylon"(1996) by Sublime (The Melodians original, 1973)

25. "Mad World"(2001) by Michael Andrews & Gary Jules (Tears for Fears original, 1982)

24. "Wild is the Wind"(1981) by David Bowie (Johnny Mathis original, 1956)

23. "Up on the Roof"(1979) by James Taylor (The Drifters original, 1962)

22. "Lake of Fire"(1993) by Nirvana (Meat Puppets original, 1983)

21. "Southern Cross"(Live) by Jimmy Buffett (Crosby, Still & Nash original, 1982) - Check out Jimmy's version on Buffett Live: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays(1999)

20. "Time is on my Side"(1964) by The Rolling Stones (Kai Winding original, 1963)

19. "Sexual Healing"(Live) by Ben Harper (Marvin Gaye original, 1982) - Check out Ben's version on Live From Mars(2001)

18. "Baba O'Riley"(Live) by Pearl Jam (The Who original, 1971) - Check out Eddie V's version on Live: 11-6-00 - Seattle, Washington

17. "Cat's in the Cradle"(1992) by Ugly Kid Joe (Harry Chapin original, 1974)

16. "Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World"(1993) by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Judy Garland/Louis Armstrong original, 1939/1967)

15. "Superstar"(1994) by Sonic Youth ("Groupie [Superstar]" Delaney & Bonnie original, 1969)

14. "God Gave Rock and 'N Roll To You"(1991) by The Wyld Stallyns (Argent original, 1972) -Rumor has it that The Wyld Stallyns are merely lip-syncing a cover version by Kiss. But how could two kids from San Dimas ever pull that off? Hogwash.

13. "Gin & Juice"(2000) by The Gourds, NOT PHISH or O.A.R (Snoop Doggy Dogg original, 1993)

12. "Hurt"(2002) by Johnny Cash (Nine Inch Nails original, 1994)

11. "If I Were a Carpenter"(1976) by Johnny Cash with June Carter (Tim Hardin original, 1966)

10. "Rainbow Connection"(2001) by Willie Nelson (Kermit the Frog/Jim Henson original, 1979) - Jim Henson is such an effective hippie that he wrote a song uplifting and heartwarming enough to make a felt hand-puppet seem like a wiser choice for president than any candidate in the coming election. Willie Nelson is such a hippie that it wouldn't be the first time he voted "Green."

9. "Midnight Train to Georgia"(1973) by Gladys Knight & The Pips (Cissy Houston original, 1972) -Gladys and the gang stole Whitney's mom's thunder like Bobby Brown robbed her daughter of her legitimacy. I wonder if Cissy Huston's breasts are also seemingly nice but oddly far apart? But on a cold and weary evening, I want to be held close by the soothing pipes of big, cushy Gladys, not some skinny drug addict or her mom!

8. "Me and Bobby McGee"(1971) by Janis Joplin (Kris Kristofferson original, 1970) - Janis changed the character of "Bobby Mcgee" from a girl to a guy, and the song "Bobby McGee" from a decent song by a bearded man with a creepy voice to the most covered song of all-time.

7. "Woodstock"(1970) by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young (Joni Mitchell original, 1970) - Like a total poser, Joni turned her boyfriend, Graham Nash's, stories about the festival into a pretty sweet tune that he later stole and turned into a hit after a spiteful domestic quarrel. Instead of performing at the 'Stock, she had insisted on spending that weekend taping The Tonight Show. She later chose to see Battlefield Earth on its opening weekend back in 2001 instead of Gladiator.

6."Hotel California"(1998) by The Gypsy Kings (The Eagles original, 1976)

5. "My Way"(1979) by Sid Vicious (Paul Anka original, 1969) - 9 times out of 10, cross-genre covers are terrible. But this one was good enough to land the closing credits duties for Goodfellas, with lyrics as relevant to Sid as they had been to Old Blue Eyes when he made Anka's English original a hit. But in the end, it's not heroin that kills you. It's mocking Sinatra, you rat-bastard mutt-f*ckin' Pom, that does.

4. "Without You"(1971) by Harry Nilsson (Badfinger original, 1970) - Sometimes you need to pussify a song a tad bit more to make it good. I wonder if when Harry sang the chorus of the song he was thinking about the super-eerie fact that both Cass Elliot and Keith Moon expired while hanging at his London flat? I wonder if people ever ask him to babysit their kids?

3. "Take Me Home, Country Roads"(1972) by Toots & the Maytals (John Denver original, 1971) - Virginia, Jamaica, who gives a sh*t? However, when this song was a hit, the last place Toots and his Rastas would be welcome is on a country road. Silly potheads.

2. "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go?"(1981) by Soft Cell (Gloria Jones/The Supremes original, 1964/1964) - Two covers in one? Why don't we just give 'em the trophy right now? I thought only college bands on 10 Cent Draft Night could pull that off. And every time a DJ doesn't play the full version of this song, he should be fired, skinned, and thrown down a sand dune. Unfortunately for Soft Cell, this song was also #2 on VH1's "Greatest One-Hit Wonders of All-Time" list.

1. "All Along the Watchtower"(1968) by Jimi Hendrix (Bob Dylan original, 1967 ) - Gypsies, thieves, getting laid... sounds like a 7th Grade dance at my old junior high. Jimi Hendrix never met a song he couldn't make better, or a dose of LSD he couldn't make immediately part of his blood stream. Cause and effect, or Coincidence? Don't be stupid or Republican, and go put on your new Rob Thomas CD, cause that one's obvious. And Zimmerman, stick to the song-writing.

2007 NCAA Pool

We're thinking about hosting a NCAA Championship pool this year. We already have quite a few people who asked about it and many even committed to joining up. In order to judge what the interest is like, we've created a pre-registration page, to see who would be interested in joining us.

The "friendly" pool that we'll have will be COMPLETELY online (sign up, stats, standings, "donations", etc.), so you don't even have to be in the area to join in.

Stop on by and let us know if you'd like to partake....

http://ncaa.beegs.com/

'Beer goggles' effect explained

A formula rating of less than one means no effect. Between one and 50 the person you would normally find unattractive appears less "visually offensive".

Non-appealing people become suddenly attractive between 51 and 100. At more than 100, someone not considered attractive looks like a super model.

• An = number of units of alcohol consumed
• S = smokiness of the room (graded from 0-10, where 0 clear air; 10 extremely smoky)
• L = luminance of 'person of interest' (candelas per square metre; typically 1 pitch black; 150 as seen in normal room lighting)
• Vo = Snellen visual acuity (6/6 normal; 6/12 just meets driving standard)
• d = distance from 'person of interest' (metres; 0.5 to 3 metres)

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Suicide-prevention group criticizes GM ad

"The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has sent a letter to General Motors (GM) criticizing an ad that shows a perfectionist assembly line robot dreaming about jumping off a bridge after dropping a bolt. The group said the spot may encourage people to consider suicide as a solution to their problems. The group demanded that GM apologize, not air the spot again and remove it from its website." (full story)

Why don't these "activist" groups pull their heads out of their asses? Did the robot actually commit suicide, or just think about it and reject the idea? Same thing with the "homophobic" Snickers ad, were we supposed to idolize the fat homophobic idiots? So we can't even mention anything remotely "controversial" even if we reject the negative side of it?

These idiots act like these commercials are glorifying bad behavior when they're actually rejecting it.

Grand Canyon's Glass Walkway to Open Next March

Members of a Native American group based in a remote part of Arizona are hoping to entice more tourists by inviting visitors to step off the edge of the Grand Canyon.

The 1,500-member Hualapai tribe announced last week that the Skywalk—a giant, 30-million-dollar steel-and-glass walkway—will open to the public in March 2007.

The Skywalk will jut out 70 feet (21 meters) from the canyon rim, allowing tourists to go for a stroll with nothing between their feet and the Colorado River—4,000 feet (1,220 meters) below—except for four inches (ten centimeters) of glass.

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Roses are red, blue, yellow...

Here's the perfect rose for Valentine's Day lovers who can't decide which color to pick.

Dutch flower designer Peter Van de Werken created this multi-colored effect by injecting vegetable dye into flower stalks. The pigment is absorbed and travels to the petals where it changes their hue.

These multi-colored blooms, called 'Happy Colors', will be launched before February 14.

The Best and Worst Fast Foods

CSPI Picks the Best and Worst Fast Foods

Burger King Sweeps the Worst ... but Also Has Two Bests

Fast-food menus are getting better ... and worse, says the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).

Burger King swept the Worst category with its Double Whopper with Cheese, French Fries, Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shake, Hash Browns, and Value Meals. But Burger King also sells two items in the Best category–the Chicken Whopper Jr. and BK Veggie Burger. McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait, Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad, and Subway's Low-fat Subs were also among the Best.

CSPI, whose studies of Chinese, Mexican, and other restaurant fare have gained world-wide attention, reports on the "Best & Worst Fast Foods" in the September issue of its Nutrition Action Healthletter.

CSPI's choices for Best fast foods were:

Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad. Mixed greens, chicken breast, roasted almonds, mandarin orange segments, and half a packet of Oriental sesame dressing make this 420-calorie salad taste as though it were served in a downtown bistro.

Burger King Chicken Whopper Jr. Any grilled chicken sandwich is a good choice. But unlike some competitors, a Burger King Chicken Whopper actually tastes grilled. Why order a junior? Because that's the only way to get a normal-sized sandwich these days. A junior clocks in at 350 calories, while the regular Chicken Whopper has 580 calories.

Subway's Low-fat Subs. Subway's line of "7 subs with 6 Grams of Fat or Less" and Jared, the company’s ubiquitous spokesperson, have helped lead the way to healthier fast food. Its new low-fat "Select Subs"--Honey Mustard Ham, Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, and Red Wine Vinaigrette Club--range from 310 to 370 calories and are downright delicious.

McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait. Eat it for breakfast, a snack, dessert, or a refreshing lunch. Where else can you get two-thirds cup of luscious berries layered between low-fat yogurt and topped with crunchy granola? At just 380 calories (280 if you skip the granola) and just two grams of saturated fat, it's a nutrient-rich bargain.

Burger King BK Veggie Burger. Not surprisingly, the BK Veggie Burger, the first meatless sandwich at any big burger chain, has less saturated fat (two grams) and fewer calories (330) than just about any hamburger at any chain.

"The major fast-food chains are responding to consumer demand by adding foods that are both good for you and delicious," says Jayne Hurley, CSPI senior nutritionist and co-author of Restaurant Confidential (Workman, 2002). "Fast-food salads like Wendy's are replacing boring iceberg lettuce with more interesting salads that don't taste like diet food."

Not all of the news from the world of fast food is rosy. Burger King, with the most fattening burgers and fries in the business, swept CSPI's Worst list:

Burger King Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shake. It looks like an ordinary shake. But thanks to the ice cream, a medium (22 oz.) has 760 calories and 29 grams of heart-breaking fat (1 ½ days' worth). A large (32 oz.) crams in 1,200 calories and 42 grams of saturated plus trans fat—the kind that cause old-fashioned heart attacks. Burger King managed to design a drink that is worse for your heart than even the worst burgers.

Burger King Fries. Burger King's French Fries are the worst. Period. A King Size order has 600 calories and 30 grams of fat, 16 of which are saturated plus trans fat. Fries may look like a side dish, but when it comes to calories and heart-threatening fat, they're really burgers in disguise.

Burger King Hash Browns. This breakfast side order can ruin your diet for the entire day. A large order has 15 grams (three-quarters of a day's worth) of saturated plus trans fat.

Burger King Double Whopper with Cheese. A wider burger and a wider bun make a single Whopper worse than a Quarter Pounder with Cheese or a Big Mac. A second slab of beef brings the total to 1,150 calories and 33 grams of saturated plus trans fat.

Value Meals. All Value Meals offer an economic incentive to stuff your gut, and Burger King's are the worst. A Burger King Whopper Value Meal's calories range from 1,300 to 1,800 depending on the size of the soft drink and the fries. Make it a Double Whopper and you're talking 1,600 to 2,100 calories. The Chicken Whopper Jr. Value Meal cuts some sat fat, but with the fries and soda, it's a long way from healthy.

Bad Jokes

Q: Why did Jesus go to Chinatown?
A: Because he loved miso.

Have you seen the movie "Constipated?" No, it hasn't come out, yet.

Q: You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. On your right side is a sharp drop off, and on your left side is an elephant traveling at the same speed as you. Directly in front of you is a galloping zebra and your horse is unable to overtake it. Behind you is a lion running at the same speed as you and the zebra. What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation?
A: Get your drunk @ss off the merry go round.

Q: What is the difference between being a butt-kisser and a brown-noser?
A: Depth perception.

A ship carrying a cargo of red paint collided with a ship carrying a cargo of purple paint.
Both crews were marooned.

Did you hear what happened to the guy that got behind on his payments to his exorcist? He got repossessed.

Q: What is the difference between a catfish and a republican?
A: One is a slime sucking bottom feeder and the other one is a fish.

Q: Why do gorillas have big nostrils?
A: Because they have big fingers.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Bread pudding
2 cups half and half
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
1 cup (packed) plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 cups 1/2-inch cubes egg bread (about 10-ounces)
1/2 cup golden raisins

Caramel sauce
1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup whipping cream

Powdered sugar

For bread pudding: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk half and half, pumpkin, dark brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend. Fold in bread cubes. Stir in golden raisins. Transfer mixture to 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Let stand 15 minutes. Bake pumpkin bread pudding until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare caramel sauce: Whisk brown sugar and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until butter melts. Whisk in cream and stir until sugar dissolves and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.

Sift powdered sugar over bread pudding. Serve warm with caramel sauce.

Makes 6 servings.

103 Geek Movies That Don't Suck

I need to get moving...I've only seen 59 out of 103 of these (the bolded titles...)

1. 12 Monkeys
   
2. 2001: A Space Odyssey
   
3. 28 Days Later
   
4. A Clockwork orange
   
5. Akira
   
6. Alien
   
7. Aliens
   
8. Army of Darkness
   
9. Back to the Future
   
10. Barbarella
    
11. Batman Begins
    
12. Battle Royale
    
13. Being John Malkovich
    
14. Blade
    
15. Blade Runner
    
16. Braveheart
    
17. Brazil
    
18. Children of Dune
    
19. Contact
    
20. Cube
    
21. Dark City
    
22. Dawn of the Dead
    
23. Donnie Darko
    
24. Dr. Strangelove
    
25. Enemy Mine
    
26. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
    
27. Excalibur
    
28. eXistenZ
    
29. Fahrenheit 451
    
30. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
    
31. Fight Club
    
32. Frank Herbert’s Dune
    
33. Galaxy Quest
    
34. Garden State
    
35. Gattaca
    
36. Ghost in the Shell
    
37. Ghostbusters
    
38. Gladiator
    
39. Goonies
    
40. Groundhog Day
    
41. Hackers
    
42. Highlander
    
43. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
    
44. Krull
    
45. Labyrinth
    
46. Ladyhawke
    
47. Leon the Professional
    
48. Life of Brian
    
49. Mad Max
    
50. Mazes and Monsters
    
51. Memento
    
52. Minority Report
    
53. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
    
54. Mystery Men
    
55. Office Space
    
56. Orgazmo
    
57. Planet of the Apes
    
58. Predator
    
59. Primer
    
60. Real Genius
    
61. Revenge of the Nerds
    
62. Run Lola Run
    
63. Serenity
    
64. Seven Samurai
    
65. Shaun Of The Dead
    
66. Short Circuit
    
67. Silent Running
    
68. Sin City
    
69. Sneakers
    
70. Spaceballs
    
71. Spider-Man
    
72. Spider-Man 2
    
73. Star Trek II
    
74. Star Trek III
    
75. Star Trek IV
    
76. Star Trek: First Contact
    
77. Stargate
    
78. Starman
    
79. Starship Troopers
    
80. Strange Days
    
81. Swingers
    
82. Swordfish
    
83. Terminator
    
84. Terminator 2
    
85. Thank You For Smoking
    
86. The Andromeda Strain
    
87. The Big Lebowski
    
88. Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
    
89. The Dark Crystal
    
90. The Fifth Element
    
91. The Girl Next Door
    
92. The Incredibles
    
93. The Matrix
    
94. The Princess Bride
    
95. The Thing
    
96. The Transformers
    
97. Top Secret!
    
98. Trainspotting
    
99. Tron
    
100. V for Vendetta
     
101. WarGames
     
102. Weird Science
     
103. X-Men 1 & 2
     

Super Bowl 2007

Super Bowl 2007

Contact Juggling

This guy is so good, it looks like it's been faked. Trust me, it hasn't. I've seen a few people do this, but no one as good as this guy. Hypnotic....

Devin Hester in College

This guy is absolutely amazing! No wonder he broke the return record this year....

Microsoft confirms Vista Speech Recognition remote execution flaw

Based on the initial investigation, Microsoft recommends customers take the following action to protect themselves from potential exploitation of the reported vulnerability:

* A user can turn off their computer speakers and/or microphone.
* If a user does run an audio file that attempts to execute commands on their system, they should close the Windows Media Player, turn off speech recognition and restart their computer.

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Milk beer called 'Bilk' to go on sale in Japan

A brewery in Japan has succeeded in producing a low-malt beer with milk, after the drink was suggested as a product that would help use up surplus milk.

I wish I was making this up....

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