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Entertainment RSS FeedsAustralian exhibitors high on 3-D - Weekly: Queensland's Movie Convention -- 3-D cinema is set to dominate at the Australian Intl. Movie Convention Aug. 31-Sept. 4 on Queensland's Gold Coast. ...Feed Source: feeds.feedburner.com Z32 - Film Reviews: Vet docu-essayist Avi Mograbi permits his personal ideology and interests to overpower "Z32," an idiosyncratic take on soldiers' traumatic memories of horrors both seen and perpetrated.
... 'The Shield' sets cable precedent - 'The Shield' Farewell: Cop drama allowed FX to ramp up originals -- Ryan Murphy should take a moment to thank "The Shield." As should the Kessler brothers and Denis Leary. Their respective skeins -- "Nip/Tuck," "Damages" and "Rescue Me" -- might've ended up homeless if Shawn Ryan's gritty cop drama "The Shield" didn't take off from the get-go and single-handedly help launch FX as a home for edgy original programming.
... Mackey made Chiklis a star - 'The Shield' Farewell: Career-defining role a long way from 'Daddio' -- If you'd never seen Michael Chiklis other than in his Emmy-winning role as ferocious, corrupt cop Vic Mackey on FX's "The Shield," or as the lovable Thing in the Fantastic Four films, you might never recognize him in his previous, portlier incarnations as the lead on "The Commish" and in the short-lived sitcom "Daddio."
... Violence in 'Shield's' DNA - 'The Shield' Farewell: Rape, murders all part of rising realism levels -- For Shawn Ryan, the time was right. "NYPD Blue," arguably the best copshow on air, had lost some of its edge; over on HBO, "The Sopranos" had transformed TV drama; and the real-life Louima and Rampart scandals had badly shaken the public's faith in big-city police departments.
... The top five 'Shield' episodes - 'The Shield' Farewell: TV critic Alan Sepinwall chooses his favorites -- TV critic Alan Sepinwall chooses his favorite episodes.
... Director set visual style for 'Shield' - 'The Shield' Farewell: Clark Johnson handled pilot, finale -- From his days patrolling the streets of Baltimore as Det. Meldrick Lewis on "Homicide: Life on the Street" to a recent turn in the final season of "The Wire," Clark Johnson has carved out an enviable career on both sides of the camera.
... FilmSharks bites 'Boyfriend' - International News: Film grossed $4 mil in Argentina -- Argentina's FilmSharks Intl., has picked up worldwide sales rights outside Latin America and Spain for local box office smash comedy "Un novio para mi mujer" (A Boyfriend for My Wife) in its latest deal with Disney-backed Patagonik Film Group.
... 'Shield' cast offer their reflections - 'The Shield' Farewell: Actors take a look back at long-running series -- A look back from the actors who helped create 'The Shield' legacy.
... NBC's Larry Bayly dies at 56 - Obituary: Cancer victim provided tech support for 31 years -- Larry Bayly, who provided technology support to NBC Universal for 31 years, died Aug. 10 of cancer in Glendale, Calif. He was 56.
... Pair to get creative at Mipcom - Mip News: Ze Frank, Gary Carter to deliver joint keynote -- Ze Frank, Internet pioneer, presenter and comedian, and Gary Carter, prexy of Creative Networks and chief operating officer of FremantleMedia's FMZ, will deliver a joint keynote on creativity at TV mart Mipcom in Cannes on Oct. 14.
... Jay - Film Reviews: Media manipulation and reality TV come in for easy skewering in Francis X. Pasion's digital one-trick pony "Jay." Capturing the sleazy shenanigans and the hypnotic lure of boob-tube fame, Pasion invents a soulless producer named Jay whose show exploits a grieving family whose son, another Jay, was just murdered.
... USA weds 'Wife' to its macho mix - Weekly TV: New season promises to appeal to both genders -- Driven to record rating highs by original series featuring spies, witness-protection operatives, criminal pathologists and pro wrestlers, it was a summer to remember for the USA Network.
... Olympic songs snag significant sums - Weekly Music and Technology: Williams, Arnaud likely to take music medals -- The 2008 Olympics have ended, but it will take another nine months to determine the gold, silver and bronze winners in the music competition.
... Beijing's golden glow fades quickly - Weekly Smoke and Mirrors: China goes back to business after Olympics -- Chinese TV is still relishing the country's most successful Games ever -- 51 gold medals, significantly more than the U.S.,-- but it's back to business as usual in Beijing, with typical Chinese pragmatism.
... Denver spotlight shines on Obama - Weekly Smoke and Mirrors: Hollywood plays its part at Dems' convention -- Famous people are used to being gawked at, but celebs ranging from Charlize Theron to Spike Lee to Jennifer Lopez became like gushing fans themselves when Barack Obama appeared in Denver last week.
... BAM to screen Asia Argento films - Web Exclusive: Event will include 'Heart,' 'Last Mistress' -- An Asia Argento retrospective begins in November at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and will include the U.S. premiere of Bertrand Bonello's "On War" starring Argento.
... BAM sets Barbet Schroeder retro - Web Exclusive: Series will sneak preview 'Inju' -- The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will screen a Barbet Schroeder retrospective starting with "Paris vu Par," a series of vignettes produced by Schroeder and directed by French filmmakers including Claude Chabrol, Jean-Luc Godard, and Eric Rohmer.
... College - Film Reviews: Hardly superbad, but sorta OK, "College" solves for X in an equation with young TV actors plus fake IDs, bare skin and bodily fluids. Summer's final weekend may draw underagers to pic's familiarly tapped keg, wherein a road trip brings three geeky, horny high school boys to a college campus for American pie, frathouse hazing and the nerds' revenge, in that order. Begrudging chuckles come via ultra-crude gags, none yuckier than that of the "pre-frosh" trio doing unsanitary body shots off a furry jock called Bearcat.
... Cable gets set for fall season - Weekly TV: 'Shield,' 'Entourage,' 'Dexter' to kick off in Sept. -- "The Sopranos" launched on Jan. 10, 1999. "The Shield" bowed on March 2, 2002. "The Closer" opened up shop June 13, 2005.
... NY fest sets Oshima sidebar - Web Exclusive: Half of the films will screen in new 35mm prints -- Lincoln Center is calling its upcoming screening series a "sidebar" to the New York Film Festival. Titled "In the Realm of Oshima," the 26-film retrospective will follow the films of Japanese helmer and activist Nagisa Oshima over his five-decade career. Half of the films will screen in new 35mm prints and many are not available on DVD or VHS.
... 'Madness' steals 'Tropic's' thunder - Weekly Music and Technology: Paramount releases mockumentary on iTunes -- Move over, Eleanor Coppola. "Tropic Thunder" helmer Ben Stiller and the marketers at Paramount are looking to one-up Coppola's classic doc "Hearts of Darkness" -- which chronicled the making of husband Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" -- with a descent into madness of their own.
... Films overdose on logos - Weekly: A limitless litany adorns every new film -- Audiences have been conditioned to expect one or two logos before a movie, most of them forgotten the instant they disappear from screen. But as more movies are hatched via co-production deals, that pre-credits lineup is getting awfully crowded.
... Sons of Anarchy - TV Reviews: After two episodes, "Sons of Anarchy" -- FX's gritty drama about a brutal, gun-running motorcycle gang -- still appears stuck in neutral. Eager to occupy the mob turf vacated by "The Sopranos," the series features an intriguing cast and introduces a bleak new world.
... Disaster Movie - Film Reviews: Seldom has a pic been more appropriately titled than "Disaster Movie," yet another frantically unfunny free-form farce from the unfortunately prolific writing-directing team of Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer.
... The Burning Plain - Film Reviews: Many of the weaknesses and few of the strengths of Guillermo Arriaga as a scripter are evident in his directing debut, "The Burning Plain."
... Shirin - Film Reviews: "Shirin" offers a feast for the bedazzled eye and a crash course in narrative obsession for the benumbed mind.
... Jerichow - Film Reviews: A tightly constructed "dramatic thriller" in which the tension comes as much from what the characters are thinking as from what they end up doing.
... Achilles and the Tortoise (Akires to kame) - Film Reviews: Takeshi Kitano's "Achilles and the Tortoise" finally crosses the finish line of the Nipponese multihyphenate's trilogy on the plight of the performer-artist, aka himself.
... Raising the Bar - TV Reviews: Steven Bochco has been associated with a glittering array of ensemble dramas, but the producer's latest doesn't so much raise the bar on courtroom series as gently limbo under it.
... Project Runway: Season 5 - Episode 4 (Going for the gold. Kind of. ) - TV Reviews: Apparently, many designers have no idea what the term "sportswear" means. The folks on this season believe that athletes would wear purple cocktail attire and that patriotic means gold and white stripped girlie wear.
... Paula's Secret (Paulas geheimnis) - Film Reviews: Nifty kidpic "Paula's Secret" handles strong stuff within a clever, frequently humorous tale.
... A Brief History of Snarky - As we've gotten older, my generation hasn't out grown our snarkiness, it's taken over as our major personality trait. We are a group of emotional cripples unable to express any feelings except our own contempt. My generation may have been cute but bratty adolescents, now we're bitter, caustic adults disparaging what we don't like, which is almost everything. We are slackers who place our views of correct society above achievement and getting on with life.... Five Questions to Ask Before Attending Your High School Reunion - I was just about to remit my check to attend my high school reunion, when I stopped myself. Suddenly, a number of questions cascaded through my mind that you might want to consider before you agree to go, says this way-too-young-to-be-that-old author.... America's Privileged Drivers - Who passes out driver licenses these days? I thought it was the DMV but apparently some people are getting their licenses from out of a cereal box. Here is a 20 year assessment of today's drivers.... You Are What You Read - Don Rickles is the undisputed "Merchant of Venom." His diatribes are indescribably funny. It's really a kick trying to figure out what he might say about certain ordinary pursuits like reading magazines. What might he say about the people who tend to read specific publications? Get ready for a real hoot.... Funny Text Messages - Very funny text messages: Do you need a very funny text message to send to that pal? Or do you just want to laugh out loud? Here is a directory of text messages (sms) that will make you laugh crazy.... Converter Furnace - An Insider Account of Training Day in a Copper Smelter - Sometime in the mid-80's, cadet engineers were assigned to our section of the smelter department to observe firsthand the process of converting molten matte into 95% blister copper. They were groomed by management to become the company's future supervisors and managers.... Barbados Chile - I went grocery shopping recently at the Drive-In Grocery while not being altogether sure that course of action was a wise one. You see, the previous evening I had prepared and consumed a massive quantity of my patented "Barbados Chili." Tasty stuff, a bit hot to the point of being painful, which comes with a written guarantee from me that if you eat anything at all the next day both of your cheeks WILL fall off.... Here Are Some Great Stand Up Comics You Don't Want to Miss When They Come to Your Town - Here are some great stand up comics working through out the country that you should see if you get the chance. Many small towns and mid sized cities no longer have a comedy club and many fans are missing out on some great stand up comics. There are web sites that offer top headlining stand up comedy clips for free.... What's More Satisfying? - Have you ever bought something and then wished you would have purchased something better? All this thinking and you haven't even left the store. We always want something bigger and better than what we already have. Here are some things to think about. Read these examples of satisfying things and possible alternatives.... America's Privileged Drivers - Who passes out driver licenses these days? I thought it was the DMV but apparently some people are getting their licenses from out of a cereal box. Here is a 20 year assessment of today's drivers.... Funny Motivation Posters Galore! - The meme started with a motivational format, and the name has stuck even if the name has not. The fact is, they are still meant to appear similar to motivational posters found and ignored in offices around the world, and as such they are quietly poking fun at the idea that a poster could make a place more fun to work at.... How I Lost 100 Pounds - Or, the battle of the bulge begins. There are a ton (if you'll pardon the expression) of celebrities on television telling us what diet we need to be on. Here's a way I found how to lose weight and it didn't cost me a penny.... A Funny Way of Looking at a Twisted World - My experience publishing a small periodical, in turns as both an advertising-supported and subscription-based publication. I tried it both ways, even simultaneously for a few years, eventually paring down to just the subscription version. It's been a great ride, and I'm still loving it!... The Free Dinner - Have you ever won a free meal? My wife and I did a few years ago and it was the strangest experience. A bad mullet, beans and a mustache covered with flies and sour cream says it all.... Find Your Funniness - The definition of "funny" is providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical. There ya go! Boing! That was funny. It was, trust me. Different people find different things funny. It could be what you say, the way you say something, what you see, what someone else said they saw, if someone says "what if I " then ends it with a story that would make you laugh so hard you tinkle in your britches, or someone says an embarrassing story. These are all funny, and that's not even everything.... Serious Humor 1.0 - Life is full of humor. A funny incident here and a one liner there. It is medicine for the stress we encounter each day. So let me start right away with some serious humor, part experienced myself and part forwarded.... 10 Things to Say in an Elevator If You Want to Ride Alone - Want to have the elevator all to yourself? Well, these 10 things to say in the lift should clear it by the next floor!... Job in Microsoft - A Jobless man applied for the position of 'office boy' at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. 'You are employed' he said.... The Witching Hour - The old white plastic AM clock radio flipped to 11:07 pm. Huddled under the covers in the corner of my darkened childhood bedroom, I braced myself for the sounds of evil. The creaking door, that harbinger of impending doom, was reinforced with bass, oboe, and muted high-pitched trumpet, shrill as a woman's shriek. It was time for E.G. Marshall and the CBS Mystery Theater. It was time to be frightened, maybe even scared, and there wasn't an adult on Earth who could save you from it.... A Day Dreamer's Day - Nights are hopeless and Days are full of hopes. That's what practically is for me. Not, because of the Literary thoughts which define days that are good & bright and nights that are bad & dark. I dream at Day because I love to sleep peacefully at night. I dream about my Games, I dream about my earnings, and about everything that I get around me at that very moment.... Thanks to All My Friends - Do you get emails from friends and spammers alike? I get more than I can read. Here is a universal thank you letter for their concern.... Are You A "Real" Fireman? - A number of years ago in Harford County, Maryland, I had the occasion to defend a client accused of a double manslaughter resulting from a drunk driving accident. In preparing for the trial I learned that there is no paid fire department in Harford County. Preparing to interview the fire and medical personnel that treated the victims and my client, I had the image of a Keystone Cops atmosphere.... What Women Want - Hugs - Two guys come up with a very unique way to impact the world in a sort of pay it forward emotional way. They hug with a sign. Women are now doing this service of giving out free hugs with a sign. But what is the universal sign for a hug? This article will attempt to explore the murky mystery of the impact of hugs.... What Women Want - Hugs - Two guys come up with a very unique way to impact the world in a sort of pay it forward emotional way. They hug with a sign. Women are now doing this service of giving out free hugs with a sign. But what is the universal sign for a hug? This article will attempt to explore the murky mystery of the impact of hugs.... Excuses For When Your Business Card Holder Turns Up in the Most Unlikely Places - This society's penchant for personal branding and individuality has lead to complications. When you do not want to be identified, you will be and when you desire anonymity, you will gain notoriety.... You Know You Are Truly Retired When the Only Thing on Your to Do List Is - Hang Up the Bird Feeder - Okay so I am retired and still I keep a things to do list up to remind me of pressing matters that I must tend too. But the other day, I had only one item on my; To Do List! Hang up the new bird feeder. Thus, the humorous title.... The Laughter Factor - A Message From the Street - What can a homeless man teach us about mental health? A quick lesson in laughter from the street changed my day and my life.... Things You Need to Be a Celebrity! - Celebrities are a dime a dozen these days, but the fact remains: They are celebrated! And why is this so! How to fastrack Your way to Hollywood style fame; this article reveals the secrets to lasting fame; follow the tips and You Will be gossiped about darlings!... The Short 'n' Sweet Tale of Caricatures - The inception of caricature drawing as an art took place long back in history. Surviving the trysts of time, this art has captured the attention of millions. In fact, one can trace the origin of this art in the some of the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci-the genius who loved portraying people with deformities.... A Guide to Brushing Funny Strokes on Canvas - Read some useful tips on how to draw a caricature. Though simple to many, caricature drawing invites keen observatory powers as well as inborn talent to come up with truly appealing examples.... What Makes People Laugh - Why do humans laugh? We are the only specie on planet earth that laughs. None knows why we laugh but we are doing it, see what makes us laugh and just laugh.... The Existence of Political Humor As a Tool For Conspiracy Theory - People must be keen observers with the politicians who might take advantage of the crises we are experiencing now. We will be watchful and active in giving awareness to other people who might become victims of conspiracy theory using political humor as a tool.... Redneck Humor - Good, Clean, Down Home Fun - Jeff Foxworthy, of You Might Be A Redneck fame, tells an interesting story about redneck humor. When he first went to New York City to make his career, they thought he was funny - but he was repeatedly advised to drop the accent. The big audiences, they told him, wouldn't like him with an accent.... Funny Videos - Your Daily Dose of Humor - If you have a funny bone, and appreciate good humor, then funny videos are likely to be your cup of tea. The internet abound with many genres of funny videos. The best part is that these sites are updated daily and tend to showcase never-before-seen varieties every day.... No More Prostate Exams If You Are Over 75 - I have several things to look forward to as I undergo the natural aging process. At 55 I will start receiving discounts on my coffee at McDonalds. At 67 I MAY be able to start receiving my full amount of Social Security. And now at 75 I will not have to worry about another doctor delving into, how shall I say it, my darker regions.... Funny, Rude, Free - Ecards As Greetings - If you are one those pranks or humorous guys looking for a funny rude free ecard, then it is not that difficult to find one. With the high speed of internet advancement, an online social utility site may have one of these things you are looking for.... My Best Friend - Turn the Other Cheek - I've been told traumatic events can effect one's physical body. I can't smell. Unless a herd of skunks has taken up residence on my feet with their southern extremities aimed at my useless nostrils, I might get a waft of something.... The Six Million Dollar Man is Selling Hearing Aids - In 1974 I was five years old and there were only a handful of men that I looked up to. A handful of men that I wanted to emulate and be like. They included my father, Evel Knievel, Arthur Fonzarelli, and Colonel Steve Austin.... What Could You Do With a Taser Gun? - The taser gun. With one squeeze of a trigger, you can zap anyone or anything and cause possible permanent damage. How awesome would that be? This is a list of the things you would do if you had a taser gun.... Are Prank Calls Legal in the UK & Ireland? - With so many conflicting views surrounding the legalities of prank calls, it's sometimes hard to decide what the facts are. Read this article to find out all about the legalities of making prank calls.... How to Call Out of Work Sick - Actually, this article should be called "How To Call Out Of Work Sick and Not Get Caught." There's a real art to taking a "Mental Health Day." Follow these tips for a day off without guilt.... Are You Serious? - Desperate to not think, not write and not hear about the Presidential Race I scoured the news for stories that would amuse, or force me to shake my head in wonder instead of disgust. I found three such gems. A car thief in Salinas California was recently bested by yet another criminal.... Moving Mother Nightmares - Moving can be hectic at the best of times. But, you haven't met my mother.... My Dream of Becoming a Traveling Salesman - It was my childhood dream to live in motels and eat my three squares and Denny's. A child of the 1970's, I thought I could have it all by becoming a traveling salesman.... Are Prank Calls Legal in the UK & Ireland? - With so many conflicting views surrounding the legalities of prank calls, it's sometimes hard to decide what the facts are. Read this article to find out all about the legalities of making prank calls.... Reincarnation - People Are Animals, Too - If you have your doubts about reincarnation, then read on. This article may blow the lid off the connection between reincarnation and our little furry and feathered friends.... Funny Stock Symbols - Good For a Lil' Laugh - I searched deep through the 'investment closet' for the most unusual stock symbols. Finding some really hilarious ones, I decided to share them with you hopefully igniting some giggles along the way!... Grievances Against the Time Known As "6 AM" - This is my formal application to have the time known as "6 am" terminated from my day and possibly from the world. The following is a list of grievances and arguments as to why I have come to this decision and intend to follow through with it. As you can tell the arguments are many and easily out weigh any possible positive reasons for the times existence (most involving the fact that it's impossible for it not to exist).... It's Tough Being an Active Hero - On my back passenger window I have a sticker from the FOP, Fraternal Order of Police, indicating that I am an active supporter -- or, at least I was in 2004. This basically means that someone from the FOP called me while I was watching TV one day and I pledged to donate five dollars in order to get the person off of the phone. If that is not support, I am not sure what is. So, after making my promise, I received a bill in the mail along with the sticker that I was supposed to put on my car so that people who walk by it know that I am a sucker, I mean, supporter. Over the years I have felt a special connection to other cars with FOP stickers, especially stickers from 2004.... Kids in America (In Libraries) - There are a lot of places that are not suitable for kids: torture chambers, bottomless pits, McDonald's, etc. I would like to add one more to this list -- the library. Now, I can already anticipate the reaction to this: "But how can you ban kids from the library? That's not fair. I am going to murder you with a knife." And I understand that reaction, but I am not stating that I want to ban kids from libraries; more so, I don't want to see them in libraries.... Comic Relief Compliments of the U.S. Government and Attorney General John Ashcroft - Comic relief compliments of the U.S. government and former attorney general John Ashcroft during the senate congressional hearings and inquisition of corruption throughout the Bush administration.... Skyler Stone in the House - He came from a small Michigan town and turned Hollywood upside down. From the moment actor/comedian Skyler Stone arrived in Los Angeles, people stopped and took notice. Never one to fit in with the crowd, being an outcast has become Stone's greatest asset.... Dave Attell Tickets - Looking to Laugh? - Are you ready to laugh out loud? Do you need a break from the hectic daily work life? If so, you will want to get your hands on a pair of Dave Attell tickets so that you can be sure to make an appearance at one of his next shows.... Rockets and Barbecues, What Do They Have in Common? - Physics really should be taught in grade school. If it were, this disaster might have been averted.... Mosquito Toast - My severely beset upon (after all, he married me) and long suffering husband, Bernd, is allergic to mosquitoes. So am I, but not to the extent that he is. Luckily for him, and not so luckily for me, they seem to like me better.... Prank Call Ideas - 5 Step Formula to Create Hilarious Pranks Calls! - Prank Calls can be a lot of fun, but not when you're sitting there waiting for a decent idea to spring up. It can get very boring.... A Little Comedy Surrounding Autographed Books - I recently ran across a contest where ZUG readers where challenged to place fancy stickers that said, "Signed By Author," on copies of Prank The Monkey. The contest had over two hundred people who actually signed up for these strange and unusual contest, which was designed by John Hargrave, but it intrigued me so that I had to discover the results and share them with everyone.... How Hot Is It? - 10 Funny Ways to Tell How Hot it Really Is - The heat is on, as we enter the dog days of summer. This brings to mind a classic comedy bit that former Tonight Show host, Johnny Carson would use in his opening monologue. Here is how he might answer the leading question, "How hot is it?"... Two Ways to "Fix" Things - One summer day, my father decided it was time to take a look at some projects around the house that he had been putting off for a long while. That was his first mistake.... The Comedy Boom of the 80's and 90's - What a Creative Time - The 80's and 90's were known as the comedy boom and produced today's top comedy stars. What happened to the great acts that did not become super stars? Many of them have continued to hone their skills and polish there acts.... No Coffee? - Every second that I go without coffee I slowly stop breathing. My life comes to a complete standstill. People move all around me as I continue to glance at my hand, it cupped around empty air in the shape of a coffee mug. Anyone who has gone without a loved one: a favorite pet, a parent or a sister knows this feeling that is beginning to creep into my backbone. I am contemplating so many horrible things that I could do to get coffee. Most beyond what the average person believes to be the line.... This is Not an Essay! - This essay by its very nature couldn't possibly be an essay. I've studied this, researched it to the wee hours of the morning and my conclusion is always the same. It just doesn't work. An essay must tell the truth, it simply must be honest and show both sides of whatever it happens to be arguing. The problem here is that there is only one side on this argument. So by saying that this isn't an essay it would have to be lying for it to be one, therefore it is not one. Though if it is not one then it can lie and say that it isn't one, which makes it one.... How to Clean Your Garage and Live to Tell About It - The crowds gather in abundant numbers and gaze in awe as it is time, once again, for the Semiannual Invitational and Garage Cleaning Ceremony. I don't know how it happens. Twice a year, usually the first nice weekend in the Spring and the last nice weekend in the fall, I subject myself to the tedious task of making array out of the disarray that has developed in my garage over the past six months.... More Reasons Why David Letterman Wears White Socks - Some time back I wrote and article on this subject. However, Letterman says his socks are not white. Well, they look white on my television set. They must look white to others too or why would he make the comment. I guess they are gray or light blue or such. Who cares? Don't they look silly on a man in a dark Brooks Brothers suit?... Moving Mother Nightmares - Moving can be hectic at the best of times. But, you haven't met my mother.... How Twitter is Destroying Your Mind - Twitter is showing us a very important and revealing aspect of our humanity: a mind is not necessary for self expression. Or, as we say out here in California, "No es necessario!"... Finding Humour and Laughter in Everyday Places - Work, Transport, Home - You can find humour and laughter in just about any situation in life. On your way to work, at work, in the home or even just walking down the street - humour is everywhere. You just have to look to find it.... Joke Writing - Anyone Can Write a Joke - Want to be a successful joke writer? Keep a pen handy and write it down.... Joke Writing - Where Can I Learn to Write Jokes? - The best jokes are the ones you write yourself. Here is a good way to learn.... Joke Writing - How Can I Learn to Write Jokes? - It started very simply for one well-known comedian. He was out with nothing to do one day and decided to buy a book. The subject of the book was how to write books, and the result changed his life.... The Laughter Factor - A Message From the Street - What can a homeless man teach us about mental health? A quick lesson in laughter from the street changed my day and my life.... How Hot is it? - 10 Funny Ways to Tell How Hot it Really Is - The heat is on, as we enter the dog days of summer. This brings to mind a classic comedy bit that former Tonight Show host, Johnny Carson would use in his opening monologue. Here is how he might answer the leading question, "How hot is it?"... The Big Mac Aggressive Growth Fund - Have we been trained too hard to save for a rainy day. Do skinny people have it all wrong? Is a Big Mac Eaten a Big Earned?... You Won't Find Sesame Street on MapQuest - Sesame Street must exist in an alternate universe. I recently asked a fellow, "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street, where the air is sweet?" He gazed at me rather curiously and quickly walked away. I searched today, but couldn't find Sesame Street on Google Earth or MapQuest. I would like to find this wondrous street, and perhaps live there even as a homeless man.... Steamy Wisdom Served with a Side of Salt - Not a day goes by when I don't think a thought. I have something on my mind -- I think it's mold. I promise to avoid any rough cleaning agents, but I hope my thoughts are sufficiently abrasive to scrape it away. Speaking of mold, it's green I'm told, as green as the grass on my front lawn. It's a pretty lawn, but in need of rain, to wash away the stain. The sunlight shines beautifully upon the grass, as it desperately prays for the caress of an early morning dew ... Problematic 6000 - The Problematic 6000 is especially designed with innovation in mind. This device was created to help a person create problems, rather than solve them. Is there someone in your life who has betrayed you, or wronged you in any way imaginable?... President Bush Outraged at E. Coli: Promises Revenge - President Bush has a new target, in an old war. Today at a press conference, Bush vowed to capture or kill E. Coli, and all of his terrorist allies. The transcript is as follows: George Bush: "My fellow Americans, yesterday the world has changed again, and we must again change our thinking."... On Switch, Off Switch - I don't like being mentally ill because it means that sometimes my mind can't understand things as well as healthy minds. I know that I am inferior to the big Incorporated Corporated Conglomerated Companies who are successful and whose minds are not ill. Personally, I don't think of myself as being mentally ill, but rather I have a brain that has a mild cold or is allergic to normalcy.... NSA May be Wagging the Dog with New Spying Policies - White House spokesman Tony Snow has announced three new policy changes which will be enacted by the National Security Agency. His announcement, however, is not causing much concern about invasion of privacy. The NSA will start monitoring all messages contained within fortune cookies.... My Personal Voyage of Discovery - On a recent voyage via auto vehicle, several discoveries were made. Passing gas when trapped inside a car doesn't mean you give gas to someone in need of roadside assistance. If there happens to be four people in a very small car, only a DNA analysis can confirm the culprit of the new gaseous cloud looming overhead. The cloud may potentially be seen if it's dark outside, and the dome light is turned on ... Mark Foley's Treatment Stirs Debate in Congress, Logic Optional - Initiating an emergency protocol today, the House of Representatives enacted a policy whereby all suspected pedophiles in Congress will enter themselves into rehab for alcoholism. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi commented, "Mark Foley has set a good example to all pedophiles today when he essentially admitted he had an alcohol problem. We hope that with some follow-up Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Representative Foley won't want to have sex with boys anymore."... Line of Air-Related Products - For a limited time only, you may read this ad. This ad is guaranteed to contain everything you ever wanted in an ad; it comes complete with vowels, consonants, and punctuation. If you're not completely satisfied reading this ad, return your eyes for a full refund - or if you prefer, send us the routing and account number of your grandmother's checking account.... Lemons are Sour, Relief is Sweet - One annoyance I suffer is from people with the same disorders as myself. Sleeping hard the other night at two in the morning, I was awakened by my accursed telephone. It was my best friend, John Smith. He was crying and told me that he couldn't sleep. I angrily replied, "Well I can!" and hung up ... Irish Chemist Creates Four Leaf Clover-Marijuana Hybrid - A scientific breakthrough just in time for Saint Patrick's Day, the world's first Four Leaf Clover-Marijuana hybrid has been approved for private consumption. The only condition is that a wet towel be placed under the door prior to its use. The creation of this marvelous plant is sure to spark attention across the globe, and ensure that Ireland will be a famous country once again.... How to Properly Deactivate a Bomb - Movies have been made for decades -- many of them involve a bomb being deactivated. When I see a scene in which a bomb is deactivated 1-3 seconds before it's about to explode, I'm not impressed by the script writing. If I ever write a screenplay that includes a scene in which a bomb has to be deactivated, creativity will be my primary objective. In my story, the bomb will have one wire. That wire will be cut and the timer will stop. The timer's digital display will read no less than sixteen hundred seconds remaining.... Financial Wizardry at Work: Frozen Money Technology - Thanks to the ingenuity of Louisiana Democrat William Jefferson, several innovations have been introduced to keep your money safe. Jefferson expanded the idea of cold, hard cash, and took it one step further by freezing it, thereby causing his own cash to become even colder and harder.... Destruction of Urinal Cakes on the Rise - It is the solemn duty of this news commentator to not only report, but comment on current events. As a highly-respected journalist, I feel morally compelled to comment on the needless vandalism of urinal cakes across the nation. While true they are referred to as cakes, and true that homeless people are hungry, I don't believe that homeless people should have to be so hungry as to eat just any thing that resembles - or is named - cake.... Being Right or Being President isn't a Popularity Contest - Having a President who prefers fascism might seem like a fun time, especially if you're working for him, or in the oil business, but sometimes Democracy can suffer. For instance, Mr. Bush doesn't care about poll numbers. "Bein' President isn't about bein' popular. There were two popularity contests, and I wun both of 'em. It dudn't even matter if I wun 'em by cheatin', they're over now, and I'm in charge."... Advertising Ingenuity - An observation I've had recently is about the commercialization of everything. There are advertisements for curing depression/anxiety, and advertisements for learning to speak and write better; or as I like to say, "write more weller better good."... Advancing Technology Through Mice - It's become very clear that when technology advances, so do mouse buttons. For instance, a long time ago there were mice with only one button. A second button scurried after the first; our lives became easier with the ability to right click. A short time later, a third button was found to be necessary. After a while, the wheel was invented.... Appearing Naked in Other People's Dreams - Appearing naked in other people's dreams is a concept which occurred to me as I woke up this morning from a dream in which I was naked. It's about time someone added this important idea to our literary and cultural heritage. Advantages to appearing naked in other people's dreams seem infinitely numerous, but I'll limit the possibilities. When appearing naked in other people's dreams, it's preferable to use one's "power" for good and not evil.... To Save the World, Bugs Bunny Must Rule It - The World needs a change of leadership, and I believe that Bugs Bunny is just the person for the job. I realize we already have a gang of crazy animals watching over us and ready to pounce: politicians, corporate executives, corporate-owned media and greeting card companies. Bugs Bunny, on the other hand, is a domesticated and tame animal. His agenda would include tranquilizing this organized animal syndicate in order to prevent them from stampeding over the people whom they refer to as ordinary and average.... Men Versus Women - Holy Cow Are We Different - Why in the heck are you singing Christmas carols, having Tupperware parties, baby showers. Guys would never do that. Boy are we different.... Night at the Beach - I was sitting on the beach and happened to notice the sun. It was setting, and it was both colorful and awe-inspiring. I decided to walk toward the sun to touch it; I stopped short, however, struck by a sudden temporary bout of logic and blindness in both eyes ... Dirty Harry Potter - What if you took two of cinemas classic characters and combined them into one action hero? The results would be Dirty Harry Potter. Here's the script for the trailer (coming attractions) of "Dirty Harry Potter and the Lounge Lizards." Note to producers: Let me know when you want to get to work on this potential blockbuster.... The Brilliant Rejection Dating Maneuver - Men it's all about managing rejection -- cold, heart-piercing rejection. If you have had your fill of it or if you have a teenage son about to dive into the seamy underbelly of the chase, here is a sure fire dating maneuver guaranteed to overcome rejection by embracing rejection. It is simply called, "The Rejection Dating Maneuver".... Bet These Stories Are True - Betting is a great form of entertainment and its popularity has spiralled since its birth on the internet. People are now having bets on the most bizarre and surreal situations as well as having a flutter on sport betting, political betting and TV show betting especially song contests. Through the years there has been some outlandish bets made that are the stuff of legend.... A Fitting Name - I've always had an interest, albeit a casual one, in aptronyms; people whose name matches their occupation. I first got the bug as a kid when I met my Dad's friend from the pub, Mr Bung. He used to work in a factory that produced, among other things, sink plugs.... My Eighteen Month Old Little Girl Scares Me - I have two sixteen year old boys. I have one 6 year old son. I have two girls under the age of 18 months. I have learned how to handle the boys. I have a great deal of experience with boys.... CHAPTER 7 - Ms Kitty Kitty Kitty on the Short List For VP - It just had to happen - you knew it especially if you've read Chapters 1 thru 6 on this site. No matter what you may have thought before, Ms Kitty was destined to make the short list for Vice President in someone's mind. It was inevitable.... Copyright © 2008, Pinellas County Real Estate. All Rights Reserved. |