Happy Halloween

"Gozer the Traveler. He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. During the rectification of the Vuldrini, the traveler came as a large and moving Torg! Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the McKetrick supplicants, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant Slor! Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!"

Farmer grows pumpkins with human faces

This article about a farmer in Ohio who grew creepy pumpkins with human faces on them was apparently in the January 1938 issue of Popular Science.

From Terry Border's site: Bent Objects

I was going to try and spread these out over a few weeks...built in posts to keep things moving, but I do not have the patience today....

A Side of Baby Carrots

Stud Muffin

Zombies Are Nuts About Brains

Hamlet was Nuts!

It's a dirty job, but....

Missing!

Paper Training

Irony in Pill Form

Honeymoon Sweet

Star of the Show!

Star Trek Meets Monty Python

My interest in both of these have waned in recent years, but both will always hold a spot in my heart. Both got me through difficult times and helped me relate to people who are my oldest and dearest friends.

Either way, this was pretty funny!

Obi-Wan's True Feelings About Mos Eisley

From Topless Robot: This message, which has not been approved by the Tatooine Tourism Commission, contains Obi-Wan's unedited description of a certain location commonly known as a wretched hive of scum and villainy -- you might want to keep the volume on low if you're at work. Or if you're in a horrible Mos Eisley cantina. (Via Peter Serafinowicz)

Invidiousness!

I just love this sketch. I love the looks on both of their faces. I love the "symmetry" of the characters. I love the inside-y nerdiness of it.

Created by Amanda Conner and posted on tumblr by Retcon Punch.

Kuato Sings Chocolate Rain

As promised....

What I Read....Recently

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
On Friday, I had a few hours to kill at the doctor's office so I grabbed a DCF nominated book to read in the waiting room.

There seems to be a sub-genre of post-apocalyptic dystopian horror type books in children's literature these days. There also seems to be a need for authors to create series or at least trilogies right away.

I did enjoy this book but it seemed to be unnecessarily and unrelentingly bleak. Sort of a "Running Man" meets "Survivor" but with children.

I was discouraged when the librarian told me that "the next book" was in stock, as I knew that meant and unsatisfying conclusion. With a little editing and some forethought, this could have easily been a strong stand alone novel.

I do not see myself wishing to read the sequels.

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My Birthday Haul

Nan and the kids got me these two AWESOME t-shirts from Target for my birthday last week.

And a new toothbrush!

Bag Check

from xkcd.com: The original "hover text" read: A laptop battery contains roughly the stored energy of a hand grenade, and if shorted...hey! You can't arrest me if I prove your rules inconsistent!

Star Wars: What's All That Noise?

I know this comes from College Humor, but I can't find where I learned about it....IE is making me mad tonight!!!!

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Happy Birthday, Baby!

You make me so very happy! I hope you enjoy your day!

Yankees Can't Sellout Playoff Game

from Boston.com via DUELING COUCHES

"The Yankees are in the ALCS for the first time since — ahem — 2004. But Yankee Stadium may not be sold out tonight for Game 1 against the Angels. That would be embarrassing for the business side of the organization. Whether it's the economy or the outrageous ticket prices, there were still 6,000 seats available as of last night through the team. Just a few minutes ago, to see what was out there, I pulled up four tickets on Yankees.com for section 221. OK, so they were $431 each. But they were there. The Yankees trumpeted their postseason ticket prices a few weeks ago, proudly saying they had held the line on prices. But apparently they didn't go far enough."

TGIF Baby!

Justice...It's What's For Dinner...

Found on Topless Robot.

I still haven't seen "Dark Knight". I laughed out loud at this.

Obama Named Country Music Entertainer of the Year

October 12, 2009

Obama Named Country Music Entertainer of the Year

Surprise Selection Shocks Nashville

NASHVILLE (The Borowitz Report) - President Barack Obama stunned the country music world today by picking up its highest honor, Country Music Entertainer of the Year.

Mr. Obama was chosen unanimously, according to the Country Music Association, beating out such favorite as Carrie Underwood and Toby Keith.

In Nashville, country music insiders were shocked by Mr. Obama's selection, given that he has only been in office for eight months and during that time has yet to record a single country song.

But Mr. Obama was gracious in receiving the honor, saying that he was "honored and humbled" by the award before excusing himself to accept this year's Heisman Trophy.

--from The Borowitz Report

"Oh...I'm ready for it...."

This never gets old for me!

Wait 'til Next Year...

...the drought now reaches TWO years since our last championship!

From Joy of Sox...

Since 2003, the Red Sox are 13-3 in potential elimination games.

Terry Francona:

What's happened has happened. Now we'll show up tomorrow, do what we always do on early games -- have 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull and go get 'em.

Hippie Politics

from cracked.com. Read the whole article....here! Funniest fact "Young hippies don't exist anymore, only douchebags."

What I'm Reading

Split Second by David Baldacci


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Do you remember when you first saw Star Wars? If you are a certain gender and a certain age, it was THE defining movie of your childhood. You were either Luke or Han when you played. You craved everything Star Wars.

Then The Empire Strikes Back came out and it added so many layers. You were blown away. “No....I am your father” rocked your little mind. Yoda letting the audience know “No. There is another” led to rampant speculation for a few years about where the story was going to go next.

And then we got Return of the Jedi which pretty much showed us that George Lucas was just making this stuff up as he went along. Luke and Leia are brother and sister and it was always Lucas' intention? Watch the kiss in Empire again and tell me if you believe that.

And then he made the “real” first three and things get out of control. Chewbacca and Yoda are “old friends”? Kenobi and Anakin are enemies for about 30 seconds before Obi Wan runs and hides for twenty years but watch the first one and Kenobi is calling Vader “Darth”, as if it was his name and they knew each other for awhile.

Basically, Lucas was winging it. Granted, it is probably one of the most successful wing its in wing it history but still....

A long winded way to get into this review, but “Split Second” was the first novel where Michelle Maxwell and Sean King meet each other, but it is the fourth of their adventures I have read. Some of their back story has been hinted at in the other novels I read but all of those novels were accessible so I didn't really worry about it.

Now having read this story, I am even more appreciative of the “world” that David Baldacci has created. The narrative thread is strong and while some of the situations are obviously a little far fetched (kidnapped Presidential candidates, underground bunkers, and villains renovating derelict buildings while no one notices) the story is engaging and keeps you guessing.

I seem to be in a rut as to the type of story I am reading these days but I am really okay with that.

Next three: “The Race” by Patterson, “Hell to Pay” by Pelecanos and something by Michael Connely.

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It's a trap!

from powerpig!

Round One Predictions...

Here are my predictions....

ALDS:

Red Sox over Angels in 4

Yankees over the Twins in 3

NLDS:

Cardinals over Dodgers in 4

Phils over Rockies in 3

I could be bold and predict further, but let's wait and see if this pans out.

Happy Birthday!

Tampa Bay Devil Ray (and Red Sox nemesis) Evan Longoria turns 24 today. He has run up an impressive resume for such a young player. However, I will always remember when he turned up in our Fantasy Baseball league in 2008 that Lee called him EVA Longoria. To me, he will always be Eva.

This Date in History...

1969 - For the first time in Beatles history a George Harrison song got the A side of a 45, "Something"/"Come Together."

Super-Social Networking: Superhero Facebook Status Updates

From Comics Alliance:

These days, everyone in the world seems to be on Facebook, including our bosses, parents, and the people we hated in high school. So what would it be like if superheroes like Batman, Spider-Man and Superman were updating their statuses, taking quizzes, and commenting on each other's profiles like the rest of us? Chris Sims of the Invincible Super-Blog takes a closer look into the Facebook feeds of our favorite heroes.

(Click on each update for more info.)

You know the rules...and so do I

I remember when he was popular and not just an Internet joke.

I'm not bemoaning that fact...just using it as a point of refernce.

"I'm psychic, you know."

from xkcd.com

I know this is already everywhere, but...

I can't tell if you're doing that ironically

Reblogged from F-U Penguin...

"What's with the stupid pose, Cat? I'm sure you think you are just headed for the Sears catalog now... or you are making fun of people who are headed for the Sears catalog. I'm going to be honest with you, Cat, you look like a total loser, so I really hope this isn't your laid-back-but-sophisticated look.

On the other hand, if you're really trying to make an ironic statement about funny photo portraits in a turn-of-the-century trucker-hat kind of way, then a. I hate you and b. you really should have gone all way. So either way, fuck you, Cat. The hours of Photoshop I will get out of you cannot heal the part of my soul you have destroyed. But I will try, Cat. I. will. try."

In the criminal justice system...

found on tumblr...but I don't know where :(