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Friday, February 29th, 2008
1:41 pm	its been fun i've been looking for a job and stuff (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, June 25th, 2007
4:04 pm	none mr. blue is cool (Comment on this)
Friday, March 23rd, 2007
12:07 pm	Superman Retires "Superman Retires" on Google Video At the annual Superman Day Parade, Superman announces his retirement. Not everyone in the crowd is pleased. (Comment on this)
Friday, February 2nd, 2007
10:04 am	joke The Four Ghosts of the White House One night, George W. Bush is tossing restlessly in his White House bed. He awakens to see George Washington standing by him Bush asks him, "George, what''s the best thing I can do to help the country?" "Set an honest and honorable example, just as I did," Washington advises, and then fades away... The next night, Bush is astir again, and sees the ghost of Thomas Jefferson moving through the darkened bedroom. Bush calls out, "Tom, please! What is the best thing I can do to help the country?" "Respect the Constitution, as I did," Jefferson advises, and dims from sight... The third night sleep still does not come for Bush. He awakens to see the ghost of FDR hovering over his bed. Bush whispers, "Franklin, What is the best thing I can do to help the country?" "Help the less fortunate, just as I did," FDR replies and fades into the mist... Bush isn''t sleeping well the fourth night when he sees another figure moving in the shadows. It is the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. Bush pleads, "Abe, what is the best thing I can do right now to help the country?" Lincoln replies, "Go see a play."Dear Yahoo!: What's the estimated land value of Central Park in New York? Trevor Alliston, Ontario Dear Trevor: Why, you interested in making a bid? Crack open your piggy bank, then. In a Christmas-day cover story last year, "New York Magazine" cited one of the "Reasons to Love New York" as "Because We Wouldn't Trade a Patch of Grass for $528,783,552,000." That's the estimated worth of all the land in Central Park. (Here are some numbers used in the estimate.) In case the sight of that figure fried your numerical recognition, that's nearly 529 billion dollars. That prices out to about $627 million an acre, or 26% more than the entire 2006 U.S. defense budget, or 7 million times the price of Boardwalk and Park Place together. Considering that New York "paid more than $5 million for undeveloped land from 59th Street to 106th Street" between 1853 and 1856, that's pretty good appreciation. But even if the city needed the money, it might not want to sell off its giant patch-of-green-amidst-the-concrete. Real estate pundit Jonathan Miller writes "the net value of all of Manhattan would be less after Central Park was developed." And this article from the electronic journal "Planning & Markets" states: "...the city council keeps Manhattan's Central Park unbuilt not because Greens rule the Big Apple, but because property values overall are higher with the park than with luxury condos on the site."Monkeying around Why did the monkey fall out of the tree? It had Akinetic Mutism.Dear Yahoo!: Is it bad to go jogging with my iPod? Celeste Oakland, California Dear Celeste: We're not electronics geniuses, but we have learned one thing about technology: It doesn't like to play rough. One might think the iPod is perfect for a sporty lifestyle. After all, Apple markets a personal trainer application to accompany you while you run. And we've seen people jog with it, bike with it, and work out in the gym with it. Short of shaking it like a Polaroid picture, your personal music/photo/video system should be able to take it like a...well, a sporty piece of technology, right? It turns out that iPods, as well as many personal audio players, come with either a flash drive or hard drive (often referred to as HDD). Flash drives are the more durable of the two, because they have no moving parts. Hard drives do contain moving parts, so they're more delicate and have a greater possibility of being damaged by motion. That's not to say your HDD will crash on your first jog around the block, but the overall life span could be diminished by excessive jarring. So to all you runners -- be sweet to your hard drives, if that's what you've got. Oh, and take care of your knees, too.Long Time Drinker A skeleton walks into a bar. The bartender says, "What'll you have?"The skeleton says, "A beer and a mop." Dear Yahoo!: How do clowns do their tricks? Bryan Indianapolis, Indiana Dear Bryan: Like most folks over the age of six, we find clowns to be among the scariest creatures on the planet. However, their ability to entertain large groups of sugared-up children is impressive. In order to learn their secrets, we turned to the Web. WikiHow offers a nice step-by-step tutorial (complete with pictures) on how to make balloon animals. Before you begin, make sure you have the right materials -- in this case #260 balloons and plenty of jokes. The jokes came in handy should you accidentally pop some latex poodles along the way. All self-respecting clowns know how to juggle. It's not as easy as it looks, but eHow offers simple instructions for getting started. The trick is "learning to catch and throw at the same time," so start with one ball, then move up to two, and finally three when you're ready. We recommend lots of practice before showing off your skills at Junior's birthday party. Clowns are also known for walking on stilts when the occasion calls for it. Once again, eHow provides a nice set of tips. Just like with balloon animals and juggling, there's no real "trick" to this trick. Start with short stilts and gradually move up as your confidence and balance improve. Yes, clowns may be terrifying, but their tricks clearly take talent. That's more than we can say for those mimes who pretend to be trapped in a box.DUI A drunk is driving through the city and his car is weaving violently all over the road. A cop pulls him over and asks, "Where have you been?" "I've been to the pub," slurs the drunk. "Well," says the cop, "it looks like you've had quite a few." "I did alright," the drunk says with a smile. "Did you know," says the cop, standing straight and folding his arms, "that a few intersections back, your wife fell out of your car?" "Oh, thank heavens," sighs the drunk. "For a minute there, I thought I'd gone deaf." Dear Yahoo!: Why don't buildings have a 13th floor? Christine North Bay, Ontario Dear Christine: While some high-rises skip the allegedly unlucky floor, many buildings aren't so superstitious. The Empire State Building, one of the most famous buildings in the world, has a 13th floor. And, according to its official site, the whole thing is available to lease. This article from USA Today explains that Fairmont hotels in Acapulco, Quebec City, and Vancouver don't have a 13th floor. Interestingly, Fairmont hotels in other cities do. The article goes on to mention that decisions regarding whether or not a building has a 13th floor usually rest with the building contractor. The photo-sharing site Flickr offers a few photos of elevators without a button for the 13th floor. However, the site also has plenty of pictures of elevators with a 13th floor button. We don't have all the figures, but we suspect that more buildings have a 13th floor than don't. Why? Because not all cultures consider the number 13 to be unlucky. Wikipedia, a great resource but one to be taken with a grain of salt, mentions that "new buildings in some parts of China omit the fourth, fourteenth, twenty-fourth, etc. floors, as the word 'four' sounds like "death" in Mandarin." Spoooooky.The Lawyer's Funeral A man reluctantly attends his laywer's funeral expecting to be one of the one people there, and is suprised to see a huge turnout for this one terrible man. He turns to the people around him. "Why are you all at this lawyer's funeral?" he asks. A man turns towards him and says, "We''re all clients." "And you ALL came to pay your respects?" "No, we came to make sure he was really dead." Dear Yahoo!: What kind of background do I need to get a job in video games? Dan Kansas City, Missouri Dear Dan: Wouldn't it be nice if you could tell your mom all those "wasted hours" spent playing Super Mario Bros. had paid off with a sweet job? Alas, it takes a lot more than knowing where the warp zones are to get a gig in gaming. Game testing is a common entry-level position. While it may sound like a dream to get paid to play video games, it's not always fun. Testers play certain parts of games over and over (and over) in an effort to find bugs. Not much creativity is required, but patience, organization, and an eye for detail are key. You won't get rich in this position, but it's a great way to get your foot in the door. Game designers may have the best jobs in the business. As this article from GIGnews.com puts it, designers "write the blueprint for the game," making sure the final product is as fun and entertaining as possible. Because designers work extensively with programmers, they need a solid technological background. Education-wise, "most designers earn a college degree," usually with an emphasis in either English, art, or computer science. Salaries vary with experience. Finally, if you're a game geek who's technically inclined, you may want to seek employment as a programmer. They earn a nice living, and it's satisfying to see your hard work enjoyed by so many. In fact CNNMoney says Mark Dochtermann, Electronic Arts' Director of Technology, has the best job in America. However, even he admits the long hours are kind of a drag. (Comment on this)
Sunday, January 7th, 2007
11:22 am	joke Would You Marry Again? A husband and wife were lying in bed together one night. The wife rolled over and placed her hand lovingly on the chest of her husband. "Honey," the wife said, "if I died would you get married again?" The husband said, "Never, my dear." The wife said, "I''m sure you would." So the husband said, "Okay, I would" "Would you let her sleep in our bed?" the wife asked. And the husband replied, "I suppose so." Then the wife asked, "Would you let her wear my clothes?" "I doubt she''d want to," the husband said. "She''d be so much thinner."Redneck Bubblebath How does a redneck take a bubblebath? With water, bubblebath liquid and a Jeff Foxworthy CD.Dear Yahoo!: Superman stood for "truth, justice, and the American way," so did he ever have a communist equivalent in the Soviet Union or China? Comic Book Guy Dear Comic Book Guy: Though it seems like a natural fit, a Man of Steel never patrolled the skies behind the Iron Curtain. Apparently, the U.S.S.R. deemed American-style graphic novels thoroughly "anti-Soviet." The film site KinoKultura describes 20th-century Russia as "unwelcoming soil" for comics. With its rich history of cartoons, China may have offered more fertile ground for a "supercomrade." And the International Catalog of Superheroes does show a coterie of Chinese caped and masked heroes. But the characters either base their operations in Hong Kong or live in a time long before Communism. Besides, Chairman Mao was intent on being the only superhero his people would ever need. But what if the Superinfant had crash-landed on a collective farm in the Ukraine rather than the hallowed fields of Kansas? In 2003, Mark Millar created "Superman: Red Son," a series that imagined what would have happened if Clark Kent had grown up in the U.S.S.R. In this alternate history, the Man of Steel stands for "Stalin, International Socialism and the glorious Five-Year Plan." Doesn't have quite the same ring, does it?Cloak & Dagger A soldier at the Pentagon got out of the shower, and realized that his clothes were missing. While searching around for them, he accidentally locked himself out of the locker room, and he found himself completely naked in the halls of the world''s most powerful military organization HQ. But, luckily, no one was around to see him. So, he ran as fast as he could to the elevator. When it arrived, it was empty. He breathed a sigh of relief and got in. When the doors opened on his floor, there was no one waiting outside. "This must be my lucky day," he said to himself. He was now only a few yards from his office. Suddenly, he heard footsteps coming from around the corner. He heard the General''s voice. There was no way he'd make it to his door in time, so he ducked into the closest office available, and found himself in the laboratory for Research & Development. The Head Scientist looked up from one of her experiments with puzzled interest. The soldier thought quickly, stood up straight and saluted. "I am here to report the partial success of the Personal Invisibility Device," he said. "I see," the Head Scientist said. "But the Shrink Ray seems to be working perfectly." Dear Yahoo!: How many buildings did Frank Lloyd Wright design? Fall N. Water Dear Fall N. Water: According to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the architect designed 1,141 works -- "including houses, offices, churches, schools, libraries, bridges, museums, and many other building types." Of that number, he completed 532 works. Wright's career spanned over 70 years (he lived for 91 years), so averaged about 16 designed projects per year. Frank Lloyd Wright strove to create organic designs that represented the unique American personality. He preferred using native materials and was greatly influenced by nature. Often considered the greatest architect of the 20th century, Wright even designed things for his homes' interiors, including furniture, lamps, linens, dinnerware, art glass, and graphic arts. The inspirational architect's work inspired many, including his sons, Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr., and John Lloyd Wright. Both went on to become architects. John was also the inventor of Lincoln Logs, a favorite toy for generations of children (not to mention aspiring architects). Cloak & Dagger A soldier at the Pentagon got out of the shower, and realized that his clothes were missing. While searching around for them, he accidentally locked himself out of the locker room, and he found himself completely naked in the halls of the world''s most powerful military organization HQ. But, luckily, no one was around to see him. So, he ran as fast as he could to the elevator. When it arrived, it was empty. He breathed a sigh of relief and got in. When the doors opened on his floor, there was no one waiting outside. "This must be my lucky day," he said to himself. He was now only a few yards from his office. Suddenly, he heard footsteps coming from around the corner. He heard the General''s voice. There was no way he'd make it to his door in time, so he ducked into the closest office available, and found himself in the laboratory for Research & Development. The Head Scientist looked up from one of her experiments with puzzled interest. The soldier thought quickly, stood up straight and saluted. "I am here to report the partial success of the Personal Invisibility Device," he said. "I see," the Head Scientist said. "But the Shrink Ray seems to be working perfectly." Dear Yahoo!: Is it true that dentists have the highest suicide rate of any profession? Luda Ellington, Connecticut Dear Luda: Dentists spend their lives hunched over grumpy patients, all of whom would rather be somewhere (anywhere!) else. Is it any wonder we assume they have an abnormally high suicide rate? The Straight Dope cites a researcher named Steven Stack who found that a dentist's odds of committing suicide are 6.64 times greater than the general population. According to another of the Straight Dope's sources, only pharmacists and chemists have higher suicide rates in the state of California. But hold on -- not everyone agrees with these findings. Dr. Jerry Gordon states that the American Dental Association found "little evidence that dentists are more prone to stress-related suicides than the general population." Perhaps the depressed dentist is nothing more than an urban legend that, over time, became accepted as fact. Nevertheless, suicide is still a very real problem that cuts across the boundaries of age, gender, race, and occupation. Over 30,000 Americans take their own lives every year. If you're worried about yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately. Dear Yahoo!: Is it true that dentists have the highest suicide rate of any profession? Luda Ellington, Connecticut Dear Luda: Dentists spend their lives hunched over grumpy patients, all of whom would rather be somewhere (anywhere!) else. Is it any wonder we assume they have an abnormally high suicide rate? The Straight Dope cites a researcher named Steven Stack who found that a dentist's odds of committing suicide are 6.64 times greater than the general population. According to another of the Straight Dope's sources, only pharmacists and chemists have higher suicide rates in the state of California. But hold on -- not everyone agrees with these findings. Dr. Jerry Gordon states that the American Dental Association found "little evidence that dentists are more prone to stress-related suicides than the general population." Perhaps the depressed dentist is nothing more than an urban legend that, over time, became accepted as fact. Nevertheless, suicide is still a very real problem that cuts across the boundaries of age, gender, race, and occupation. Over 30,000 Americans take their own lives every year. If you're worried about yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.Yo Mama Yo mama's so technologically unsavvy, she leaves out pieces of cheese next to the computer! Dear Yahoo!: How do you get Play-Doh out of carpet? Doh-Nut Dear Doh-Nut: A comment on the Retroland web site pretty much sums up the magic of Play-Doh: "It's fun to play with. It's hard to get out of the carpet." Luckily Hasbro, the makers of the marvelous stuff, are kind enough to include some clean-up tips on their site. Here's their advice: If Play-Doh compound gets into the carpet, don't panic! Play-Doh compound will naturally dry and can be loosened with a stiff brush. If necessary, pick up dried crumbs with a dust buster or vacuum cleaner. Do not use hot water or cleaning solutions. Apparently Hasbro has heard the clean-up complaints from parents before. This year, which marks Play-Doh's 50th birthday, it introduced the Play-Doh pick-up stick to "clean Play-Doh off playing surfaces." We're not sure if carpet counts as a "playing surface," but it might be worth a shot.Drinking Politics A man wearing a Democratic pin walks into a bar and sees a picture of President Bush hanging behind the bartender. He calls the bartender over and says, "You should take that picture down. George Bush is a blight upon this nation. He should be impeached."The bartender, a life-long Republican, is completely offended. "Why you liberal piece of garbage. How dare you come into my bar and tell me how to run my business!""Listen, I'm the customer, so I'm always right." the man says. "That picture offends me, so I want you to take it down.""That tears it," the bartender says, "How would you like it if I came into your bar and told you what to do?""Well, you'd be the customer, so you'd be right," the man says."Fine, then let's switch places," the bartender says.So, they do. The man takes the bartender's place behind the bar, and the bartender walks outside, waits a moment, and then comes back inside. The bartender sits at the bar and says to the bar, "You should take that pin off. The Democrats are destroying our country with their liberal agenda.""Sorry," the man says, "but we don't serve Republicans here." Dear Yahoo!: Why are so many movies filmed in Vancouver? Megan Los Angeles, California Dear Megan: A good number of movies and TV shows are indeed shot north of the border. And while it may seem odd for studios and networks to create their masterpieces so far from Hollywood, their reasoning is actually quite simple. Money. Filmmakers can save a lot by working in Canada. This article from Slate.com explains that while Tinseltown has excellent soundstages and technicians for interior shots, filming outdoors in Los Angeles (or anywhere in the United States) gets very expensive very quickly. Up in Canada's smog-free air, things are a lot cheaper. Canada has unionized labor, but it comes at a significant discount (up to 35% in the late 1990s). Additionally, the Canadian government subsidizes costs and offers a rebate on digital effects (if they're done in Canada and the filmmakers employ either a Canadian director, screenwriter, or highly paid star). Other discounts, rebates, and tax breaks apply. Although your question specifically referenced Vancouver, the beautiful western city isn't the only Canadian destination to host Hollywood productions. Toronto frequently serves as a cheap alternative to filming in New York City, and "Calgary can often pass for the American West." So, let's hear it for Canada, eh? Without their bargain prices, we'd all probably be paying $15 per movie ticket.Dear Yahoo!: What's feng shui all about? Lori Houston, Texas Dear Lori: Feng shui, according to the web site "Absolutely Feng Shui," is an "ancient Chinese metaphysical discipline" that studies "how mankind is affected...by the environment." Though thousands of years old, the principles of feng shui are still very much in use today. Like a lot of disciplines, mastery requires tremendous dedication. For those who just want to understand the basics, though, the word "placement" sums up feng shui nicely. People who practice feng shui believe an object's location has a very real effect on their state of mind and attitude. This has to do with a person's "chi." Chi is a type of invisible energy that surrounds people (sort of like "the force" in Star Wars). In an ideal world, objects would be placed so they're always in harmony with chi. OK, but how do you turn an esoteric idea into something practical? Try starting with a "bagua" (a kind of feng shui "road map"). Once complete, the bagua will "help you figure out which parts of your home correspond to each of the nine areas of your life." iVillage explains the process in short and simple terms. And if you're still not convinced, this quiz will give you an idea of how to improve the energy surrounding your home and office.The Vow of Celebracy The Pope dies and, naturally, goes to heaven where he's met by a reception committee of angels. After a whirlwind tour, The Pope is told that he can enjoy any of the myriad recreations available. He decides that he wants to read all of the ancient original text of the Holy Scriptures, so he spends the next eon or so learning the languages. After becoming a linguistic master, he sits down in the library and begins to pour over every version of the Bible, working back from the most recent "Easy Reading" to the original handwritten script. The angel librarian hears a loud scream, and goes running toward its source only to find the Pope huddled in a chair, shaking and crying. "The R! They left out the R!" "What do you mean?" the angel librarian asks. After collecting his wits, the Pope sobs again, "The word was supposed to be CELEBRATE!" Dear Yahoo!: Does the birth control pill cause weight gain? Kelvin Cleveland, Ohio Dear Kelvin: We're not sure who gave birth to this urban legend, but let us be the ones to finally lay it to rest. According to researchers, the birth control pill does not cause weight gain. An article from BioEd Online explains this is simply an unfortunate and completely groundless rumor. Led by David Grimes of Family Health International, researchers examined the results of 44 studies and found "no evidence that beginning to use the pill leads to any jump in weight gain." Still, there are those who believe the pill may cause increased water retention as well as a bigger appetite. Grimes says these long-standing beliefs are simply not true. And while the pill isn't for everyone and doesn't prevent sexually transmitted diseases, it is 99.7% effective in preventing pregnancy when used correctly. So if you're sexually active and not looking to become a parent, talk to your doctor about birth control options. If you don't use protection, you may be putting on a heckuva lot more weight during the next nine months or soTalking Italian A bus stops and two Italian men get on. They seat themselves, and engage in animated conversation. The lady sitting behind them ignores their conversation at first, but her attention is galvanized when she hears one of the men say the following: ''Emma come first. I come. Dennis come and Dennis come again. I come again. Two asses, they come together again. I come again and pee twice. Then I come once-a-more.'' ''You foul-mouthed swine,'' retorted the lady indignantly. ''In this country we don't talk about our sex lives in public.'' ''Hey, coola down lady,'' said the man. ''Imma just tella my friend howa to spella Mississippi.''Lawyer and the Skunk What's the difference between a dead skunk lying in the road and a dead lawyer lying in the road? There are skid marks in front of the skunkToo Smart A first-grade teacher, Ms. Brooks, was having trouble with one of her students. The teacher asked, "Harry, what's your problem?" Harry answered, "I'm too smart for the 1st grade. My sister is in the 3rd grade and I'm smarter than she is! I think I should be in the 3rd grade too!" Ms. Brooks had had enough. She took Harry to the principal's office. While Harry waited in the outer office, the teacher explained to the principal what the situation was. The principal told Ms. Brooks he would give the boy a test. If he failed to answer any of his questions he was to go back to the 1st grade and behave. She agreed. Harry was brought in and the conditions were explained to him and he agreed to take the test. Principal: "What is 3 x 3?" Harry: "9". Principal: "What is 6 x 6?" Harry: "36". And so it went with every question the principal thought a 3rd grader should know. The principal looks at Ms. Brooks and tells her, "I think Harry can go to the 3rd grade." Ms. Brooks says to the principal, "Let me ask him some questions." The principal and Harry both agreed. Ms. Brooks asks, "What does a cow have four of that I have only two of?" Harry, after a moment: "Legs." Ms. Brooks: "What is in your pants that you have but I do not have?" The principal wondered, why would she ask such a question! Harry replied: "Pockets." Ms. Brooks: "What does a dog do that a man steps into?"Harry: "Pants" Ms. Brooks: What's starts with a C, ends with a T, is hairy, oval, delicious and contains thin, whitish liquid? Harry: "Coconut." The principal sat forward with his mouth hanging open. Ms. Brooks: "What goes in hard and pink then comes out soft and sticky?" The principal's eyes opened really wide and before he could stop the answer. Harry: "Bubble gum" Ms. Brooks: "What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?" Harry: "Shake hands." The principal was trembling. Ms. Brooks: "What word starts with an 'F' and ends in 'K' that means a lot of heat and excitement?" Harry: "Firetruck" The principal breathed a sigh of relief and told the teacher, "Put Harry in the fifth-grade, I got the last seven questions wrong!" Real Watch Dog A blind man walked into a bank with his seeing-eye dog that guided him everywhere. He walked into the center of the bank floor, took the dog by the chain, and started swinging him around his head. Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared. The other customers were taken aback and some were very upset at the way the animal was being treated. One of the tellers ran up to the blind man and asked, "Sir, what are you doing!?!" The man turned toward the teller and said, "Oh, nothing - just looking around." Dear Yahoo!: Who performed at the first Super Bowl halftime show? Conor New Port Richey, Florida Dear Conor: Nostalgic for a time when wardrobe malfunctions and pyrotechnics didn't detract from the big game? Too bad. The Super Bowl halftime show has been a gaudy train wreck for years, and we don't imagine it'll become classy anytime soon. Still, there was a time when the event wasn't quite so over-the-top... The Super Bowl's official site features more information than any sane person could ever possibly use -- including an extensive history of the equally loved and loathed halftime show. According to the Halftime Honor Roll, the first game's entertainment wasn't Elvis or the Beatles -- it was the bands from the Universities of Arizona and Michigan. In fact, the game didn't feature a "big name" entertainer until Super Bowl IV, when Broadway star Carol Channing took the stage. In years since, the show has featured performers ranging from respectable (James Brown) to "what were they thinking" (Brian Boitano). As for this year's spectacular, the artist formerly known as the artist formerly known as Prince will take the stage. Let's go crazy!Nurse Nancy Two doctors are in the hallway complaining about nurse Nancy. ''She's out of control!'' the first doctor says. ''She does everything backwards. Just last week I told her to give a man two milligrams of morphine every ten hours, she gave him 10 milligrams every two hours, he alomost died!'' ''That's nothing,'' said the second doctor, "earlier this week I told her to give a man an enema every 24 hours, she tried to give him 24 enemas in one hour!'' All of a sudden they heard a blood curldling scream from down the hallway. ''OH MY GOD! I just realized that I told nurse Nancy to prick Mr. Smiths boil!''' Dear Yahoo!: What percentage of the U.S. population is gay? Joe Collingwood, Canada Dear Joe: Ever since famed researcher Alfred Kinsey released a study claiming 10 percent of American males "admitted to having been predominantly homosexual for at least three years between the ages of 16 and 55," folks have debated the validity of his findings -- as well as the question. After all, with so many men and women unwilling to disclose their sexual orientation, it may be impossible to ever come up with a truly accurate number. This article from the Seattle Times acknowledges that difficulty, but also mentions that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has estimated America's gay, lesbian, and bisexual population at around 8.8 million people. That translates to somewhere between 2.5 and 3 percent. A site called GayDemographics.org offers up a different set of statistics, placing an emphasis on the number of same-sex couples in the United States. According to their findings, there were a total of 61,064,407 couples in 2004. Approximately 707,196 (or 1.16 percent) were same-sex couples. Are these statistics totally accurate? We doubt it. However, they do offer an interesting perspective on one of our country's more controversial questions.College Grads A graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?" A graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?" A graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much it cost?" A graduate with a liberal arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?" Dear Yahoo!: How far is a "click"? Wade Keene, New Hampshire Dear Wade: We had a tough time tracking this one down, until we realized we were spelling "click" incorrectly. It's not "click," it's "klick," and it's military slang for "kilometer." Although we've never served in the armed forces, the term did bring back memories of many a war movie. For example, in "Apocalypse Now," Martin Sheen's character needs to get "70 klicks above the Do Lung bridge." As for the origins of the term, About.com offers a few theories. One holds that it began during the Vietnam War. Another says American soldiers coined it while serving in Europe. And still another theory states the Australian infantry may be responsible. The word's exact origin may never be known, but at least now we all know what the military is talking about. That's more than most of us can say for web-isms like "click-through," "pay per click," and "click fraud." (Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 5th, 2006
9:21 am	quiz Dear Yahoo!: Who painted "Dogs Playing Poker"? Vincent Amsterdam, Netherlands Dear Vincent: "Dogs Playing Poker" is one of the world's most famous paintings. Although not exactly known as a great work of art, the painting's "corny but cool" quality has given it a kind of eternal fame. If only the same were true for its creator... There are actually nine original versions of "Dogs Playing Poker." All were painted by the same man, C.M Coolidge. DogsPlayingPoker.org features a rather exhaustive biography full of interesting details. We were surprised to learn Coolidge was "an established artist even before he painted anything involving dogs and poker." According to this article from CNN, Coolidge's works were commissioned by a Minnesota advertising firm. Later, Coolidge turned his dog paintings into posters, calendars, and prints. He was paid for his efforts, but the money he earned was small potatoes compared to the $590,000 two of his works brought at auction in 2005. If half a million bucks is out of your budget, consider our original collection of cats playing pinochle. They're signed, framed, and perfect for the ironic hipster in your life. KFC: Our Daily Chicken A salesman from KFC walked up to the Pope and offers him a million dollars if he would change "The Lord's Prayer" from "give us this day our daily bread" to "give us this day our daily chicken." The Pope refused his offer. Two weeks later, the man offered the pope 10 million dollars to change it from "give us this day our daily bread" to "give us this day our daily chicken" and again the Pope refused the man's generous offer. Another week later, the man offered the Pope 20 million dollars and finally the Pope accepted. The following day, the Pope said to all his officials, "I have some good news and some bad news. 'The good news is, that we have just received a check for 20 million dollars. The bad news is, we lost the Wonder Bread account!'''Hot Enough For You? After dying a grisly death in an Afghan cave, Osama made his way to the pearly gates. There, he was greeted by George Washington. "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" yelled Washington, slapping Osama in the face. Patrick Henry came up from behind. "You wanted to end America's liberty, so they gave you death!" Henry punched Osama in the nose. James Madison came next, and said, "This is why I allowed the government provide for the common defense!" He took a sledge hammer and whacked Osama's knees. Osama was subjected to similar beatings from John Randolph, James Monroe, and 65 other people who had the same love for liberty and America. As he writhed on the ground, Thomas Jefferson hurled him back toward the gate where he was to be judged. As Osama awaited his journey to his final very hot destination, he screamed, "This is not what I was promised!" An angel replied, "I told you there would be 72 Virginians waiting for you. What did you think I said?"I wonder why the writer chose Batman and Superman for analysis, when they posted in the Marvel Comics Universe group? Wouldn't Magneto and Ben Grimm be better choices? Darci Defense Lawyer's Good News "I have good news and bad news," the defense lawyer says to his client. "What's the bad news?" The lawyer says, "Your blood matches the DNA found at the murder scene." "Dammit!" cries the client. "What's the good news?" "Well," the lawyer says, "Your cholesterol is down to 140." Dear Yahoo!: How do dogs sweat? Jeff Knoxville, Tennessee Dear Jeff: Not being a dog, we have no idea. So we asked an on-the-go pooch how he stays cool. Ask Yahoo!: Lefty, thanks for helping us out. Lefty: My pleasure. Y!: You lead an active life. Chasing cats, running around the yard, and so forth. How in the world do you stay "fresh"? Lefty: That's a personal question, but in the interest of furthering canine-human understanding, I'll answer it. You see, dogs don't have a lot of sweat glands. Humans have 'em all over their bodies, but ours are located primarily on our footpads. Those work, but we cool down primarily by panting. Y!: Ah, so when we see dogs walking around with their tongues hanging out, they're actually sweating? Lefty: Not exactly. We don't have sweat glands on our tongues. Our mouths produce a lot of saliva. When we pant, air moves across the tongue and saliva, which helps to cool us down. Y!: And that's enough? Lefty: Not really, no. Dogs can also get rid of excess heat by dilating blood vessels in our faces and ears. The process isn't as efficient as a person's, but it does the job. Y!: Interesting. Any final thoughts? Lefty: Yes, to all you dog "owners" -- please remember to fill the water dish regularly. We like tap water, and plenty of it.Technology-Enabled Amoebas How do amoebas keep in touch? With cell phones. Hi scott, Day to Day In the way that you brush your teeth, working to end child poverty can become a life habit and something you incorporate into your day-to-day life. Here is a list of things you can do to take action and effect change: Organize a letter-writing campaign Invite friends and community members to join a collective letter-writing evening. Turn on some music, set out some snacks, and make it festive. It should feel more like a party rather than a chore! Write editorials and letters to the editor Replace those cranky letters to the editor about parking meters with something that truly matters. If you get something published, let us know. info@stopchildpoverty.org Organize a dinner party There's nothing like sharing food for a cause. Whether it's a potluck or a themed affair, bring people together for some meaningful dinner conversation. Organize a public awareness event Help us make the campaign visible. Set up a booth at a fair or festival, or better yet, organize an event - concert, lecture series - that focuses directly on ending child poverty. Email Us and let us know what you have in mind as we may be able to help. info@stopchildpoverty.org Meet and befriend refugee populations in your community There's no better way to organize around an issue than working with the people most affected. Chances are, there are people in your community that could teach you a thing or Get Children Involved Children have a huge capacity for empathy and most kids want to change the world. Help them do it by planning car washes, lemonade stands and bake sales and donate the proceeds to the campaign. Appeal to Companies and Corporations Don't be shy! Companies and Corporations have a lot to give, and they can be generous. For instance, ask a retail store to donate a package of pens for every package of pens sold during the week before school starts. Meet with your political representative Again, don't be shy! The job of a political representative is to answer to you. Make an appointment and bring your talking points. If you're nervous, role play with a friend. Take Initiative Get creative and plan your own action in your community to end extreme poverty. Email Us and let us know how it went! info@stopchildpoverty.org Tomorrow we will outline a further way you can be involved. Kind Regards Colin Salisbury Stop Child Poverty www.stopchildpoverty.org Stop Child Poverty is an initiative of the Global Volunteer Network (www.volunteer.org.nz) and the GVN Foundation (www.gvnfoundation.org) P O Box 2231 Wellington, Wellington 6002 NZ If you no longer wish to receive communication from us: http://autocontactor.com/app/r.asp?ID=102273049&ARID=152829 To update your contact information: http://autocontactor.com/app/r.asp?c=1&ID=102273049Dear Yahoo!: Why does my nose run when I eat spicy food? Richard Pasadena, California Dear Richard: A runny nose seems to go hand-in-hand with spicy food. But why? We love a challenge, so we grabbed a fresh hankie and went in search of an answer. Thankfully, we found one almost immediately. This post from the Deccan Herald explains that most spicy foods contain something called "capsaicin," a chemical found in peppers. When ingested, it's believed to affect "the quantity and thickness of mucus and other fluids secreted in the nasal passages." In other words, it's a kind a nasal decongestant. You might think ingesting a lot of spicy foods would help clear out allergies or a cold. But, according to Organic Authority, you'd be wrong. While spicy food like peppers and wasabi "offers brief relief," in reality, "your nasal congestion will worsen, making you even more miserable." That's because spicy foods cause greater congestion in the long term. Finally, a quick footnote. While trawling the Web, we learned capsaicin is the active ingredient in pepper spray. So be nice to cops. Dear Readers, The autumnal cold has frozen my anecdotal tongue, so you'll be saddened to know that we'll just jump right into the books: Want tour de force storytelling and intrigue? Then how about some STAR WARS® LEGACY OF THE FORCE action! The third installment of the nine-book series, TEMPEST by Troy Denning, finds Han, Leia, and Luke dealing with shocking betrayals, revelations about their family, and Corellian insurgents as civil war threatens the unity of the Galactic Alliance. College student Drew C. Bowling's debut novel, THE TOWER OF SHADOWS, is the first book in an exhilarating new epic fantasy series, drawing praise from the likes of his classic forebears, Terry Brooks and R.A. Salvatore! A fledgling wizard, a tormented warrior, and a young girl must rally together as the only hope of a world poised perilously at the abyss after a vengeful demon is summoned to the world of Ellynrie. 1824: THE ARKANSAS WAR by Eric Flint (author of 1824: THE RIVERS OF WAR) is an astounding and provocative saga of heroism, battlefield action, racial conflict, and rebellion as a nation recovering from war is plunged into a dangerous era of secession. (Read an excerpt from 1824 at http://info.randomhouse.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/hqjc0LpePx0WM0syj0EO) Pip & Flinx fans rejoice! TROUBLE MAGNET by Alan Dean Foster chronicles Flinx's struggles to knock out a monstrous weapons system that is hurtling through space to waste the entire Commonwealth, while pining for his injured love, Clarity Held. In SPEARS OF GOD by Howard Hendrix (author of THE LABYRINTH KEY), two scientists must discover the reason people are being killed without mercy, all in the quest for meteorite fragments. And don't forget mass market reprint editions of Elizabeth Ann Scarborough and Anne McCaffrey's POWER LINES and Alan Dean Foster's RUNNING FROM THE DEITY! With the holidays around the corner, we'd like to suggest some more Random House gifts for your favorite elf, dragonrider, Tusken raider, or loved ones. MONSTERS by Universal Studios (a great coffee table book on all the great Universal monsters and films) HOMETOWN HEROES: THE MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY, CLUB BY CLUB by Major League Baseball (for the baseball fan); TSUBASA CHARACTER GUIDE by CLAMP (for the Tsubasa fanatic who wants to know when a visiting character from another CLAMP series pops up); THIRTEEN MOONS by Charles Frazier (for the epic fiction lover in your life); and 1812: THE RIVERS OF WAR by Eric Flint (if your dad's into US History or likes to spend his free time reading the latest from David McCullough). Heal the world, Tim tmak@randomhouse.comDear Yahoo!: How many hours of TV does a person watch in a lifetime? Joey Chesterfield, Missouri Dear Joey: Not to be confused with the hours spent watching Lifetime, one figure we've seen bandied about is 150,000 hours. That's based on a 72-year life expectancy. We suspect that number might be a bit aged, since Americans are now sticking around longer, up to an average of 77.9 years. The folks behind TV Turnoff Week say that the set drones on 7 hours and 40 minutes a day in the average American household. Sounds excessive, until you realize that includes the entire household. When we're talking individual eyeballs, it drops down to a little over 4 hours per person. However Nielsen Media reports that Americans have hit boob-tube peaks of eight hours and 11 minutes in the home and 4 hours, 35 minutes per viewer--and that was before sociologists declared TV to be the most common human activity after work and sleep. So, say we round off to 4.5 hours a day for 80 years. Assuming you've been clicking the remote straight outta the womb, you could be talking 131,400 hours spent with the likes of William Shatner, Tony Danza, and the blonde cylon from "Battlestar Galactica." But are we talking about white noise or opiate-quality viewership? Finding that out is the stuff of academic study and focus groups. Plus, given the growing popularity of stuff like iPods and cell phone, the whole time-shifting concept and, of course Web surfing, those viewing hours could be lengthened or shortened. Naturally, the watchers will be watching, so look for some new numbers coming to a screen near you.Dear Yahoo!: What's the origin of the phrase, "How do you like them apples?" Yvett Tucson, Arizona Dear Yvett: We love questions about phrase origins because, well, they're usually easy to answer. Alas, tracking this one down took some real detective work. For those unfamiliar with the expression, this idiom can be used to gloat (as Matt Damon's character did in "Good Will Hunting") or to call attention to a small personal triumph. It's sort of another way of saying "So there" (but with apples). OK, but how did the expression get its start? According to a few sources, it originated in World War I with the "toffee apple," a kind of trench mortar bomb sometimes used to destroy tanks. We presume soldiers would say, "How you like them apples?" after an "apple" took out an enemy. A character played by Walter Brennan used the phrase in the John Wayne movie "Rio Bravo." After throwing a stick of dynamite and seeing his partner shoot it in the air, Brennan shouted, "How do ya like them apples?" Ironically, whether in the movies or on the battlefield, the person being asked usually isn't around to answer the question. Reaching the end of a job... ??? Reaching the end of a jobinterview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. ??? "Inthe neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." ???"Well, what would you say to a package of 5-weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, fullmedical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company carleased every 2 years...say, a red Corvette?" ???"Wow! Are you kidding?" ???"Yeah, but you started it."Don't Kick the Animals, Man A boy awoke and wanted breakfast so he told his mother. She said, "Not until you feed the animals." The boy went outside and said to the chicken, "I don't feel like feeding you today." So he kicked the chicken. He did the same with the cow and the pig. The boy then went back into the house and told his mother he was hungry. His mother said, "I saw you kick the chicken so you're not getting any eggs, I saw you kick the cow so you're not getting any milk and I saw kick the pig so you're not getting any bacon." Just then the boy's father walked down the steps and tripped over and kicked the cat and the boy said, "Mom should I tell him?" * from the web "The day our Wii arrived also happened to be when my work was holding our Christmas party. Not being one to forego free booze, off I went leaving the girlie to play to her hearts content. After guzzling a copious amount of 'wife beater' (Stella Artois) - I returned home to find the girlie in mid battle with a Zelda 'Boss'. In my inebriated state, it was instinctual to become her knight in shining armour. I proceeded to take the controllers off her and fight the beast myself. Unfortunately, my courage was far greater then my skill. Having taken a good kicking, Liz then tried to intervene with disastrous results. She approached me from the side, appearing from my blind spot, whilst I was performing a slashing movement. I hit her with full force right in her eye! I truly thought I'd blinded her and was almost about to call an abulance but then her pain died down. You can see the results of the accident in the attached photo... I'm lucky that Liz is a good sport, but it did cost me, Liz has first dibs on the Wii... a small price to pay - I guess :( -Jim" be my guest, look it up lunch with mom broz...then i went to aberdeen for interview in AIR salon at 2:30pm`` for the 1st time i was ever nervous for a job interview HAHA i was actually dokidoki for a while before i went in...hahaha =3=" the manager made 1 of the japanese hairstylist to test my japanese as well...but it went perfectly fine so please hire me HAHA! after that i had to bus home, yes again i missed my bus :( and it was rainin' poorly as well...so i got soaked and froze up as well xD`` haha in the meanwhile, got a call from tatsuya, the manager from the crepe shop in parker...thought he called me for an interview or smth`` but ended up he was givin' me a recommendation for his neighbour sushi store HAHA so yes he gave my # to the sushi store and so the lady called me for an interview tmr =v=" oh hey :) im doin' a good job again on increasin' the crossez down there! 2 more added yay!Dear Yahoo!: Can you draw unemployment if you quit your job? Vera Waterville, New York Dear Vera: Federal Unemployment Insurance is administered by individual states and territories. The rules (including eligibility, how much money you get, and how long you receive it) all vary. According to the AARP, you're usually not eligible for unemployment benefits if you quit your job. But if you show "good cause" for leaving, you might receive benefits. The problem is that states define that term differently. Most states consider "good cause" something the employer has done to cause you to quit your job. But some states say that leaving for personal reasons (like being a caregiver for someone who is ill) is sufficient enough to receive benefits. Before applying for unemployment benefits, you "must show that you have asked your employer to correct the situation." Also, it's important to "show that the situation would cause any reasonable person to quit." Because benefit eligibility depends on where you are, it's best to contact your state's employment office to find out what applies to you in your situation. We hope you find a better job soon! Bagge & Forney @ The Fantagraphics Bookstore Please join us at the new Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery this Saturday, December 16 at 6:00 PM for a special evening with two of the nation's most accomplished and influential cartoonists - Peter Bagge and Ellen Forney. This FREE event takes place at 1201 S. Vale Street (at Airport Way), in Seattle's lively Georgetown neighborhood. Phone: 206.658.0110. Bagge will screen rarely seen animated shorts interspersed with tales of the glory days of grunge, which inspired the stories in "Buddy Does Seattle." Ellen will resprise her wildly entertaining multimedia performance based on the stories from her recent "I Love Led Zeppelin" collection. Take care of all of your last minute holiday shopping with the world's largest selection of Fantagraphics Books. Make an evening of it by enjoying the funky ambience of Georgetown's many cafes, galleries and nightclubs. See ya there. Fantagraphics Bookstore 1201 S. Vale Street (at Airport Way) 206.658.0110 Hours: Monday – Saturday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 11:30- 5:00 PM See Store Photos & DirectionsShirts Off A woman sat on a plane heading for New York, when the pilot annouces that because of difficulties with the plane's engines, he must make an emergency landing. The woman, fearing that this may be the end of her life looks over to a man sitting next to her and rips her shirt and bra off, and throws herself on him. "Make me feel like a woman again!" she screamed. So the man rips his shirt off and hands it to her. "Here you go, you crazy bitch, iron this." Dear Yahoo!: How can I keep my cats out of the Christmas tree? Paul Taylor, Michigan Dear Paul: Cats have a well-earned reputation for curiosity. Sometimes that results in cute mischievousness ("Oh, look, honey! Fluffy found the yarn!"). Other times, especially around the holidays, a cat's knack for finding trouble can be both annoying and dangerous. We tracked down a list of ways to discourage cats from snooping around the tree at wikiHow. The site mentions everything from the irritatingly obvious (keep your cat away from the tree) to the not so widely known (place orange peels under the tree -- cats apparently hate the smell of citrus). ShowCatsOnline.com has a similar list. Among its many gems: 1. Use a wide base on your tree to prevent climbing kitties from tipping it over. 2. Fasten the top of the tree to the ceiling with fishing line. 3. Lay aluminum foil on the floor. Cats don't like it. 4. Don't use tinsel. Cats can, and often do, choke on it. To cats, a Christmas tree is more attractive than the snooze button on a Monday morning. But the above tips should help keep your tree safe from even the most adventurous feline. If not, perhaps it's time to switch to a greased up Festivus poleYo Mama's So Fat... Beach Yo' mama so fat, she goes to the beach and she's the only one who gets a tan! Dear Yahoo!: Who coined the phrase "the American dream"? Tamas Pecs, Hungary Dear Tamas: Politicians love to talk about "the American dream." However, the phrase wasn't coined by an elected official. That distinction belongs to writer and historian James Truslow Adams. Adams penned it in his 1931 book "The Epic of America." Of course, he couldn't have known it would go on to define the type of life most Americans aspire to. In fact, in his book, the phrase seems to have an entirely different meaning. This page from the Library of Congress contains the original quote: It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position. So, apparently Adams intended "the American dream" to be one of equality across class barriers. Over the years, the definition became more modest -- a white picket fence, 2.5 kids, and a manageable amount of credit card debt. Even so, the dream is just a dream to many.Breaking the News is Worth a Beer Steve, Bob, and Jeff were working on a very high scaffolding. Suddenly, Steve falls 50 feet to the ground below and he is killed instantly. After the coroner leaves with Steve''s body, Bob volunteers to inform Steve''s wife of the terrible news. Some two hours later, Bob returns to the work site with a six-pack of beer under his arms. "Say, Bob, where did you get the six-pack?" "Steve''s wife gave it to me!" "What! You just told her that Steve died and she gave you a six-pack?" "Well, before I broke the news to her, I asked her if she was Steve''s widow. And, she said she wasn''t, so I said I''d bet her a six-pack she was!"Dear Yahoo!: Do cows or other farm animals get sunburn? Farmer Ted Dear Farmer Ted: In a word, yes. A dairy specialist from Purdue University states that those familiar black-and-white Holsteins dotting the countryside are among the most likely to sunburn, particularly on the areas where their hair and skin are lighter colored. Grazing on certain plants, such as young wheat and some kinds of weeds, can increase a cow's sun sensitivity as well. Pigs, too, are subject to sunburn, particularly those with lighter pigments. Swine don't sweat, so to cool themselves, they love to roll in mud or water. A good wallow protects pigs from both the sun and insect bites. But cows and pigs aren't the only animals who need beware the sun. Other light-colored farm animals like horses and sheep can also suffer from sunburn. So the next time you want to impress that special someone with your superior knowledge and big heart, look for a Holstein standing in a field. Climb the fence, apply sunblock to the cow, and smugly say, "Cows get sunburn too, you know."Rogaine and Viagra What do you get when you mix Rogaine and Viagra? Hair that stands straight up on your head! Dear Yahoo!: Does blowing on hot soup really cool it down? Gary Asbury, New Jersey Dear Gary: Your question brings to mind Aesop's fable about a cold, hungry man who was lost in the woods. A kind satyr took pity on him and invited him into his home. At one point, the man blew on his hands to warm them, and later, when the satyr served him dinner, the man blew on his soup to cool it. The satyr kicked the man out, stating "I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath." (Hence the expression about an unpredictable person "blowing hot and cold.") But we digress, so let's get to your question. Did the man give up his nice warm accommodations for "nought," or did he know what he was doing when he blew on his soup to cool it? It appears blowing on your soup does have a valid scientific effect. According to this light-hearted transcript from a scientific radio show broadcast by Indiana University, it's caused by evaporation. When you sit down to that steaming bowl of soup, the faster-moving, hotter particles "leap off the surface," evaporating and leaving the slower-moving, cooler particles behind. But these evaporated particles form a little cloud of vapor above your bowl, saturating the air and preventing any more evaporation. When you blow on your soup, you disperse the vapor cloud. This clears the air, so to speak, for more hot particles to evaporate, thus cooling the soup. Of course, just 'cause it works doesn't mean it's considered proper or polite.This year's parade will start off with a bang, courtesy of a very special opening number. With a Parade during Disney's Year of a Million Dreams, who better to open things than a group of true American dreamers? "We have a big opening number for the show, with four of the contestants from this year's 'American Idol.' We thought it would be a good fit with the Dreams theme, because these are people who have really made their dreams come true," David explains. "And then we have Michael Bolton singing 'Joy to the World' as our finale." Cast members of the runaway hit Disney Channel original movie "High School Musical" will be on hand as well, in a spectacular performance. "It's the largest production number we've ever executed on Main Street," says David. "There are more than 550 kids in the production, including four stars from the movie, performing in the song 'We're All in This Together.'" And there's plenty of excitement to follow. "We also have a performance byMicrosoft and a Halter Top What do Microsoft and a halter top have in common? Both offer very little support! Dear Yahoo!: I've heard that the Czech Republic drinks the most beer per capita. What country drinks the least beer? Clyde Dale, Wisconsin Dear Clyde: Back in 2000, we confirmed that the Czechs sure love their pilsner. They better -- they invented the golden brew. And according to one calculator, they're still tossing back a steady stream of brewskis in Praha and environs. But who's at the other end of the hoppy spectrum? Our research bubbled up a fair number of dry candidates. The most obvious are places that just don't drink at all--at least, officially. Believe it or not, a few lucky countries never suffer from hangovers. These are primarily Muslim nations, because the Islamic Holy Scripture, the Qur'an, prohibits all intoxicants. The World Health Organization's 2004 Global Status Report on Alcohol (PDF) found that the only countries with a total recorded alcohol per capita consumption of 0 liters of alcohol were Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Bangladesh. A quick check of the CIA World Factbook confirmed that Islam is the main, if not only, religion in each of these countries. OK, maybe that was too easy. What about countries that drink beer, but just not as much? The same World Health Organization report also listed the top 20 countries by beverage-specific per capita consumption. Number one was, again, the Czech Republic at 9.43 liters of beer per adult. At the bottom was Gabon with 4.77 liters of beer per adult. So, the Czechs drink the Gabonese under the table by almost double.Dear Yahoo!: How did the poinsettia come to be associated with Christmas? Mary Dear Mary: The holiday's connection to the poinsettia originated with a Mexican legend. With nothing to give to the Christ Child, a youngster picked a bouquet of weeds as an offering. As the gift was presented, the weeds transformed into brilliant red blooms. Since then, the plant is known in Mexico as Flores de Noche Buena (Flowers of the Holy Night), or just nochebuena for short. The poinsettia's red "flowers" aren't actual flowers. They're bracts (modified leaves), and the little yellow centers are the flowers. Regardless, the plants have enchanted people for centuries. Aztecs used them for dyes and as medicine. The first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Joel Roberts Pointsett, is credited with bringing cuttings from the plant back to his home in South Carolina in the late 1820s, where it flourished in his greenhouse. The poinsettia was named after him. The festive poinsettia has a particularly toxic urban legend attached to its rich red leaves. Since the poisoning of a child in 1919 was falsely attributed to the plant, it's been widely assumed that the poinsettia is poisonous to ingest. Bitter and not particularly tasty, yes. But you can take it off that poison list now and enjoy it in every corner of your house during the holiday season.The Christmas Elf Massacre Buy me a beer if you want the story told Of why I moved down South from the frost and cold. Why I'm knee deep in therapy, liquor, and pills. Why I've given up charity in lieu of cheap thrills. Why I loathe mistletoe, fruitcake and bells -- And why I'll celebrate Xmas when it freezes in hell. You'll never see this elf make angels in snow. Hey thanks for the booze ? so I guess here it goes: "Twas the night after Christmas in the North Pole No creatures were stirring, not one lousy soul. Santa's house appeared eerily silent But inside the fat man was hungry, was violent . This workshop of toys for kids of all ages Was filled with elves quaking in cages. Who woke up from their long winter's naps To find themselves snared in a devious trap. Hours before I had been bingeing on nog Passed out under the bed, I spied the whole saga. I saw all my brothers rounded up in cages. Sleepy victims of wicked midnight rampages. Then what to my horrified eyes should appear But a wild-eyed Santa pinching an elf by the ear. Each little sprite shook in their tights and boots. That this monster was Santa, no one could refute. His size and his beard gave him away as St. Nick His fangs and his scales made me quite sick Blood seemed to stain his white fluffy trim He was hunched, drooling, and disgustingly slim. "Come little helper! Climb into my maw!" He laughed, then casually ate the elf raw. He greedily sucked the imp's hide off the bone I was awed! I was scared! I was truly alone! Dainty elf paws clutched bars and cried Drunk on deinal; confounded by why. (He lost his count during his murderous spree Thought he'd rounded up most, but forgot about me!) His hunger was wracking his hunched-over frame With a crippling appetite that didn't know shame. "Don't eat us! We love you! Look at our faces!" The doomed little elves made their sad cases But Santa ignored them with a swipe of his fist Pulled out some parchment and started a list: "Silence, you nuggets ? I'm trying to think Who to char-broil, who to blend into drink. Who to dice, fillet, bake or panfry Who to boil in soup, who to stuff in a pie" These taunts seemed so strange to come from a man Who held the dreams of children in his hands Teeth full of gristle, he then sadly revealed To his captive chorus of angel-faced veal, That humans are greedy, petty, drunk on their vices. And each Yuletide revel exacts gruesome prices These prices are paid by the magical gnomes Who hammer the toys that clutter up homes. The payment's a life ? one for each holiday sin. Delivered by Santa, after his joyful break-ins. Perhaps he was cursed by the Easter Bunny Or an April Fool's jester who thought it'd be funny. The Great Pumpkin, Jack Frost or just maybe ? That jealous and bratty New Years Eve baby. Maybe it was a clue, how well we were fed On cookies, cakes, lard balls and bread. But our nature's to love, not to distrust. So we hugged the fat Claus's and finished each crust. Ignorant to what would soon transpire We'd collapse in heaps by the crackling fire. Expecting the old man to come flying back And start making next years toys for his sack. But how does he have enough sprites for his belly? The final act of sorrow starts as fetal elf jelly. That ferments inside his wife until it's a broth Filled with thimble-sized elves that surge forth like froth. And these newborn elves, spawned pure from her womb. Don't understand: their workshop is really a tomb Their dimples are gumdrops, they sneeze pixie dust. Santa doesn't hate them ? he's cursed with a lust. Elves are packed with vitamins A, C, and E We're awfully juicy, tart yet also fruity, We go well with gravy and mayonnaise and toast But casserole is how Santa likes us the most. Barbequed, fricasseed, or flamb?ed Sunny-side up, shish-ka-bobbed or flayed. Prepared anyway, our flesh is quite delicious And it's not like toy-happy children will miss us. Goodbye Carl, Zud, Sprinkles and Jan! Blossom, Hortense, Cobweb, and Stan! Julie, Miss Knickers, Fidget, and Ralph. I'm sorry you're dead, you wonderful elf. A mouthed greased with fat, Santa then hibernated. As Mrs. Claus squatted and grossly gestated And all that is left of my cherubic siblings. Was a pile of bells, curly-toed boots ? mostly elf things So much for good cheer! But don't shed a tear: This gruesome cycle has happened for hundreds of years. And as the fist to survive Father's murderous rout In a month I stopped hiding and got the hell out." Now I spend my days soaking under a sun like a yolk (Yeah, I wish I'd have saved all or some of my folk) I now have a tan where the rum's in supply. Sewing up flags for Captain Fourth of July. (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
8:45 am	joke Telemarketer Repellant If they say they're John Doe from XYZ Company, ask them to spell their name. Then ask them to spell the company name. Then ask them where it is located, how long it has been in business, how many people work there, how they got into this line of work, if they are married, how many kids they have, etc. Continue asking them personal questions or questions about their company for as long as necessary. Say "no" over and over. Be sure to vary the sound of each one, and keep a rhythmic tempo, even as they are trying to speak. This is most fun if you can do it until they hang up. If MCI calls trying to get you to sign up for the Family and Friends Plan, reply, in as sinister a voice as you can, "I don't have any friends, would you be my friend?" If they start out with, "How are you today?" say, "I'm so glad you asked, because no one these days seems to care, and I have all these problems. My arthritis is acting up, my eyelashes are sore, my dog has the gout..." If the company cleans rugs, respond: "Can you get out blood? Can you get out goat blood? How about human blood?" Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask him/her if he/she will give you his/her home phone number so you can call him/her back. When the telemarketer explains that telemarketers cannot give out their home numbers say, "I guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home, right?" The telemarketer will agree and you say, "Me either!" Hang up. Ask them to repeat everything they say several times. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke. "Come on, Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your momma?" Tell them you are hard of hearing and that they need to speak up . . . louder . . . louder . . . When the salesperson asks, "Is this the homeowner?" say, "Is this the salesperson?" And when they say, "Yes," hang up.A Roomful of Rednecks What do you get when you have 32 rednecks in a room? A full set of teeth.Dear Yahoo!: Where does the _expression "Be there or be square" come from? Why square? Why not trapezoidal? Hipster Coolsville, California Dear Hipster: These days, calling someone a square is just another way of saying they're unhip or "not with it." However, the definition used to be a lot different. According to Phrase Finder, a square used to mean "an honest or direct person." The expressions "fair and square" and "square meal" are likely offshoots. The shapely saying didn't take a turn for the nerdy until the 1920s. World Wide Words explains that during the '20s, people who didn't dig jazz were sometimes called squares. Jazz legend Thelonious Monk actually adopted the middle name "Sphere." Later, after World War II, the word took on its current, more broad definition, as in "Sheesh, that guy's such a square." The entomology experts believe the word's meaning changed gradually from honest to "boringly conventional." The _expression "Be there or be square" is sort of a half-joking ultimatum that works because it rhymes. It probably originated in the U.S. during the '40s or '50s and was made popular by the whole James Dean "Rebel Without a Cause" vibe, which preached that being square was about as uncool as you could get. We don't know why "trapezoidal" never caught on as a putdown, but maybe we can still make it happen. So from now on, a trapezoid is someone who doesn't appreciate Ask Yahoo!. Lucky you, you're clearly not one of them.Dear Yahoo!: What is the most common birthday? David Denver, Colorado Dear David: We found several references to this question on the Web, all pointing to the same source: a survey of 12,576 Americans conducted by Anybirthday.com. Answers like this one from the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star cite the study's finding of October 5 as the date the most people (in the U.S., anyway) are born. The 2001 report claims approximately 968,000 living Americans entered the world on that date. (The original web page announcing these results is no longer online, but we oh-so-cleverly queried the Internet Archive Wayback Machine and found it.) So why October 5? Just a random date? Perhaps, but Anybirthday has a theory: To be born on this date, a baby would most likely have been conceived on New Year's Eve. The survey also found May 22 to be the least common birthday. As yet, no guesses as to what it is that happens in late August (nine months prior to that date) that routinely turns so many people off. Perhaps it's just too darn hot?Hi-Steppin' Mama Yo mama's so fat, when she stepped on the dog's tail we had to change his name to Beaver.Dear Yahoo!: Why don't figure skaters get dizzy when they spin? DeShaun Brooklyn, New York Dear DeShaun: Experienced ice skaters work on their spins for years. Over time, they become desensitized to the feeling of dizziness. Olympic skater Sasha Cohen says she's so used to spinning that she never gets dizzy. The World Figure Skating Blog explains that novices often become dizzy due to poor technique. They either look down or look up when they start revolving, or rock their bodies. The blog recommends a few tips for steadying your twirl: Focus as normally as you can, straight out at eye level. Keep your body and head still. Keep your shoulders level. "Stop your spin with a jerk, jabbing one toe point in the ice and giving your head a definite toss to clear away the cobwebs." Don't eat heavily before spinning. (Just kidding.) According to a Recreational Figure Skating FAQ, mild dizziness after a series of revolutions can also "be quickly overcome if you skate off or do one or two turns in the opposite direction." So get centered, and choreograph with a plan to shake that spinning feeling. The judges are watching.Why are New Yorkers always depressed? Why are New Yorkers always depressed?The light at the end of their tunnel is New Jersey.The State of Lawyers Why does New Jersey have all the toxic waste dumps and California has all the lawyers? Because New Jersey got first pick!!Dear Yahoo!: Why are all calico cats female? Debby Hartwell, Georgia Dear Debby: Calico is a mix of orange, black, and white fur found on certain cats. Not all calico cats are female, but the vast majority are. Why? Like a lot of life's mysteries, it has to do with genetics. PetPlace.com gives a surprisingly detailed explanation. Half a cat's chromosomes come from the mother, and half come from the father. The gene that determines a cat's coloring is found on the X chromosome. Female cats have two X chromosomes, and each one can carry a different color. "In calicos...one X has the black gene; the other X has the orange gene." At some point in the female cat's development, one X chromosome becomes inactive. The timing of this determines the amount of calico patches. So calico coloring isn't that uncommon among female cats. It's just a matter of the right chromosomal combination. In males, things are more complicated because they only have one X chromosome and "it's never inactivated." A male cat can be calico if it's created with "two X chromosomes and a Y, allowing one X to be inactivated." This is a genetic defect known as XXY, and it's very rare. In fact, only one out of every 3,000 calicos is male.You Might Be A Redneck If... Prom You might be a redneck if your senior prom had daycareA story song inspired by Jim Croce and Stephen King. Roland's Song Roland had a six gun in his hand A fire in his soul He was out to find that bastard of a man Who put his daddy in a hole When his mama stopped him at the door She begged him not to go She said Don't walk away now boy Don't walk away from me Don't walk away Then she looked him in the eyes And she knew God boy you're already gone. You're already gone. Suzy was a night bar waitress 'Bout as pretty as they come. Her heart and bed shared a blue-eyed boy Who was hiding on the run. When she told him cops had been round asking, Roland turned around and grabbed his gun And she said, Don't walk away now boy Don't walk away from me Don't walk away Then she looked him in the eyes And she knew God boy you're already gone. You're already gone. Then she kissed him on the lips As he walked out into the rising sun. Avery was a good man And the sheriff of the town. He was out to find that foolhearted boy Who shot his daddy's killer down. When he questioned the girl at the bar He knew she had a lot to hide And when Roland walked out Suzy's door Avery was waiting for him right outside And he said Don't walk away now boy Don't walk away from me Don't walk away Then looked him in the eyes And he knew. Roland went for his pistol But Avery's eyes, they were sharp and peeled. Thirty years of honed reflexes Shot from heart to hand to steel And as Avery called for the ambulance to come Suzy's arms were all Roland could feel And she said Don't walk away now boy Don't walk away from me Don't walk away Then he looked her in the eyes And he said Sorry Sue, but I'm already gone. I'm al ready gone. Then she kissed him one last time Under the early morning sun. And I can hear her crying Don't walk away now boy Don't walk away from me Don't walk away Then she looked him in the eyes And she knew God boy you're already gone. You're already gone. Personal MessageDrinking Buddies There once were two Irishmen, named Shawn and Pat, who were the best of friends. During one particular night of revelry, the two agreed that when one passed on, the other would take and spill the contents of a bottle of fine, Irish whiskey over the grave of the fondly missed and recently dead friend. And as fate would have it, Shawn would be the first to pass. Pat, hearing of his friend's illness, came to visit his dear friend one last time. "Shawn," said Pat, "can you hear me?" Faintly, Shawn replied, "Yes, Paddy, I can." Bashfully, Pat started, "Do you remember our pact, Shawn?" "Yes, I do Patty," Shawn strained. "And, you'll also remember that I was to pour the contents of a fine, old bottle of whiskey over your grave, which we have been saving for, going on 30 years now?" said Pat. "Yes Patty, I do," whispered Shawn. ''It's a very ?old' bottle now, you know," urged Pat. "And what are you gettin' at Pat?" asked Shawn, briskly. "Well Shawn, when I pour the whiskey over your grave, would ya mind if I filter it through my kidneys first?"Dear Yahoo!: Why do we have bad breath in the morning? Hiba Toronto, Canada Dear Hiba: Science guru Bill Nye explains that the flow of saliva slows down during sleep. As a result, mouths don't get the same level of oxygen as they do while we're active. This allows anaerobic bacteria, which don't need oxygen, to thrive. "The waste products from these bacteria often contain sulfur -- and those compounds of sulfur are what we smell." Onions are also nasty culprits of this type of bad breath because they contain sulfur. So limit your raw onion snacking habits, and you're ahead of the game. According to BreezeCare, there are additional causes for morning breath. Mucus in your nose can thicken while you sleep, and your tongue falls to the back of your throat -- both of which provide welcome environments for anaerobic bacteria. Treatments for bad breath abound, however the two common solutions are to brush your tongue to remove excess plaque, and the use of an antimicrobial mouthwash. Good luck, and may your breath be as fresh as a Tic TacDear Yahoo!: Was Colonel Sanders a real colonel? What about Colonel Tom Parker? General L. Nosy Dear General: Colonel Sanders, founder of KFC and mortal enemy of PETA, lived an amazing life. At an age when most folks retire, Sanders helped launch an empire. No doubt about it -- he was a dedicated businessman and a helluva dresser. But was "The Colonel" really a colonel? Well, sort of. According to his restaurant's official site, Harland Sanders was named an honorary colonel by Kentucky Governor Ruby Laffoon in 1935. Sanders loved the title so much, he took to dressing like "the popular notion of a Southern colonel." Moving from food service to show business, Tom Parker was also an honorary colonel. The famed manager of Elvis Presley was given the title by Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis in 1948. Parker didn't adopt a colonel's dress code as enthusiastically as Sanders, but he was known to don the ol' white suit and skinny tie on occasion. While Sanders and Parker are two of the more famous honorary colonels, they certainly aren't the only ones. We were surprised to learn many celebrities and political figures have been given the title. According to Wikipedia, Ronald Reagan, Winston Churchill, and Hunter S. Thompson were all members of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.Yo Mama... Christmas Corner Yo mama is so stupid, I told her Christmas was right around the corner - so she went looking for it.Electricity Mathematics Q: How many men does it take to screw a light bulb into a socket? A: One -- because men will screw anythingDear Yahoo!: Does music affect the heart rate? Jasmine Apple Valley, California Dear Jasmine: Recent research suggests slow music influences a person's relaxation, and that musical pauses modulate heart rhythms (in a good way). The study was published in "Heart," a British Medical Journal publication, and used a variety of musical genres, from techno to raga to classical. The researchers found that music with faster tempos resulted in increased ventilation, heart rate, and blood pressure. When the music was paused, ventilation, heart rate, and blood pressure decreased, sometimes below the beginning rate. Slower music caused declines in heart rate, with raga music influencing the largest decline. Overall, researchers agreed that the style of music wasn't as important as its pace. Music has also been shown to reduce stress, benefit athletic performance, and enhance motor function in people with neurological impairments. So turn up the volume and chill out.Dear scott, When it comes to stress, there's nothing quite like finances to get the nerves jangling. Whether you've got too little, spend too much, or end up in a spat with your partner every time it comes up, money can ratchet up the tension. If your solution to your financial stress is to take a long, hot soak to drown out those pesky calls from creditors, or to go on a budget-busting online shopping trip, you may need to rethink your approach. Here are 10 stress-busting tips: 1. Chant a money mantra. You see it, you want it. Now, how do you keep from buying it? Chant "I'm saving to buy a house," or whatever mantra works for you as you force yourself to keep on walking. >> Find out if you're in control of your money 2. Save for college now. The best advice for stress-free college financing? Start saving early. Assume you'll need to save between $115 and $284 a month, starting when your baby is born. >> The ABCs of college saving 3. Schedule fun family time -- that's free. Whether it's a bike ride in the park, a trip to the local library, or even a walk in your neighborhood, explore fun, low-cost activities for your family. >> Search hundreds of family-friendly activities in the Family Fun Finder 4. Get smart about online shopping. Shopping online can be easy and reliable. But posting personal information, shopping by credit card, and browsing without seeing the actual merchandise can make anyone nervous. >> How to be a seasoned, safe e-shopper 5. Ignore the Joneses. In this consumer culture, you may break out in a sweat when you see the neighbors' fancy new car, or hear about their ski trip to Switzerland. Know your goals and stick with them. The Joneses may be up to their eyes in debt. >> Find out if you spend too much 6. Don't obsess over stock market. A 2002 study in Hong Kong found that those who checked the stock market daily during a recession were more likely to be depressed than those who did not. If it's a volatile situation and you have little control, don't dwell. >> Test your family finance IQ 7. Seek advice. Whether it's a financial planner, marriage counselor, or financially savvy friend, if you're in over your head -- or can't stop fighting about it -- an outside opinion can help. >> How to choose a financial pro 8. Eliminate debt. The first step is to stop accumulating debt and then eliminate it. Pay your bills on time, use cash whenever possible, and work out realistic payments with creditors to reduce debt. >> What you need to know about getting out of debt 9. Maintain a cash cushion. Nothing is more stressful than losing your job or receiving an avalanche of unexpected bills. Maintaining a cash cushion in the bank -- typically enough to live on for at least three months -- can help you sleep easier at night. >> Assess your financial health 10. Reward yourself. If you've been good, paid your bills, eliminated your debt, and saved your pennies, you can allow yourself a reward that fits the budget, whether it's a trip to Jamaica, a massage, or a nice meal.Dear Yahoo!: Does Mrs. Claus have a first name? Jol E. Phatman North Pole Dear Jol E.: There doesn't seem to be a definitive answer. However, there are a few possibilities... According to the Christmas special "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town," her name is Jessica, and she's a schoolteacher in Sombertown. SantaClaus.com goes a step further, claiming her middle name is Mary. But are those "official" sources? Other than the good-humored reply that her first name is "Mrs.," there's very little evidence or agreement on what her mama actually named her. In fact, this article from "Santa Land" acknowledges that nobody (not even Santa himself) seems to know her first name. We do know that Mrs. Claus first appeared in 1890, in a book of poetry called "Sunshine and Other Verses for Children." The book's author, Katherine Lee Bates, also wrote the words to the song "America the Beautiful." It took a song, performed by George Melachrino and his Orchestra in 1954 and Nat King Cole in 1956, to launch Mrs. Claus into popular consciousness. And considering Santa's workload, it's a good thing he has someone looking after him.The Test A lawyer, an engineer and a mathematician were called in for a test. The engineer went in first and was asked, ''''What is 2+2?'''' The engineer thought awhile and finally answered, ''''4.'''' Then the mathemetician was called in and was asked the same question. With little thought he replied, ''''4.0'''' Then the lawyer was called in, and was asked the same question. The lawyer answered even quicker than the mathematician, ''''What do you want it to be?'''' Every day there are a dozen new HOT stock market tips that guarantee your financial success. Every day there are hundreds if not thousands of people that jump on the bandwagon, and every day, each of those people are disappointed. When it comes to popular stock market tips, there is no golden ticket to striking it rich. So I'm going to show you how to make your own HOT guidelines that will ensure you stay on the right course-the one that leads to success. Stock Market Tip #1: Play Your Game Develop a set of rules that you can follow. Whether they include some of the tips in this article or are strategies you've always lived by, STICK WITH THEM. An inconsistent, but more importantly an undisciplined trader will never make a profit. Chasing stock market tips won't make you money. Your rules are your money. Again, there will always be hot stock market tips that ensure success, but if you continue to whole-heartedly practice your own tips, you'll see profits in no time. Stock Market Tip #2: Control Your Risk There are many adventurous traders out there...and those are the ones that loose their fortunes. If you always look out to protect your capital base you'll ensure your financial safety. Now one of the most important stock market tips I can give you is to continue to let that capital base grow. That way, even if all of your investments fail, you won't be jeopardizing your previous profits. As a general stock market tip, never risk more than 3% of your portfolio on any one trade. Stock Market Tip #3: The High Road in Cutting Your Losses Things happen. People lose money...LOT'S of money. So don't be one of them. Basically this stock market tip means don't be stupid. If one of your investments turns sour don't stick around hoping it will right itself. Have a set target loss percentage where you can cut and run. Again, it's about being disciplined, remember? Set it no higher than 15% of your opt in, and you'll have a save exit with every trade. Stock Market Tip #4: The Sky's the Limit In contrast to Stock Market Tip #3, if a stock is rising beyond belief, don't jump out in fear of it suddenly falling back to reality. Instead, ride it out as long as humanly possible. This is how the biggest and most talked about gains are made-this is how FORTUNES are made. This stock market tip will ensure that you give yourself the best chance possible of striking that gold mine. Now if the stock does in fact start to fall, go ahead and opt out. It'll be worth more to you to risk that little loss in the end for that huge gain you'll make. Stock Market Tip #5: Back to School You know the saying, "Learn one new thing every day?" Do it. Seriously. Our stock market is ever-changing, diversifying, and adjusting, and YOU need to do your homework. It takes a lot to stay on top of it all. So if you come across something that you're not familiar with just look it up. If you think you know it all...go LOOK for something. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this stock market tip is to know all of the trading vocabulary. That's also the easiest way to ensure you're prepared to take on any obstacle that comes your way. Stock Market Tip #6: How to Bring Your "A" Game Stock market trading isn't only about successful financial advancements. Well actually it is, but you're not going to be able to do that every day if you don't have the emotional strength to pull it off. This stuff is supposed to be fun. If you're not at your best psychologically, you're not going to be focused, you'll make poor judgments, and most importantly you won't make money. Just think about the meaning of this stock market tip. If you're enjoying yourself, it's no longer work, so you are free to "work" in a mentality that will, in fact, play to your strengths...and wallet. Stock Market Tip #7: Staying Above the Curve You don't have to make a fortune with every trade you make. You don't have to become a millionaire at the end of every trading day. Here's stock market tip #7: You won't. The people that shoot for that glory every day are the ones that are losing fortunes, not making them. What you need to do is play above the curve. Don't be average, but don't be extraordinary. Extraordinary has WAY too many risks to worry about. Fortunes are made gradually. It takes discipline and consistency...something the "average" trader lacks.Country Politics A busload of politicians were driving down a country road, when suddenly the bus ran off the road and crashed into an old farmer's barn. The old farmer got off his tractor and went to investigate. Soon he dug a hole and buried the politicians. A few days later, the local sheriff came out, saw the crashed bus and asked the old farmer where all the politicians had gone. The old farmer told him he had buried them. The sheriff asked the old farmer, "Lordy, were they ALL dead?" The old farmer said, "Well, some of them said they weren't, but you know how them crooked politicians lie." Dear Yahoo!: Can you breastfeed if you have implants? Gianna Brookfield, Illinois Dear Gianna: As with many health questions, this is an issue fraught with controversy and best discussed with your doctor. The answer ultimately depends upon the specifics of the case. That said, there are two major concerns with implants and breastfeeding: whether the breast will still produce milk, and if breastfeeding with implants is safe for the baby. The location of the incision made to insert the implants and the skill of the surgeon play a large role in determining if the breast is still capable of producing enough milk. One lactation consultant states, "Incisions made in the fold below the breast rarely interfere with breastfeeding. Incisions made in the armpits -- if the surgeon is careful to avoid nerves -- are not likely to interfere." If, however, the nerves or breast tissue are damaged, as can happen when the incision is made around the areola, you may have problems producing enough milk. Occasionally, scarring from implants may also make breastfeeding uncomfortable or even painful. We found many sources on the Web that echoed this claim, however, we also stumbled upon an article from the National Resource Center for Women and Families that states "any kind of breast surgery, including breast implant surgery, makes it at least three times more likely that a woman trying to breastfeed will have an inadequate milk supply." As far as safety is concerned, the newer saline implants are not generally considered a risk for the baby. The data is a little less clear regarding the older silicone implants. Overall, many experts seem to feel that "the benefits of breastfeeding far outweigh any risk of problems" and encourage women with implants to try breastfeeding. And a number of resources are available, both online and off, for women who encounter problems. Dear Yahoo!: Should I send a wedding invitation to people I know can't come? Michael New Jersey Dear Michael: We admit it -- we know zilch about etiquette. We can barely remember to keep our elbows off the table, let alone keep track of when it's acceptable to wear white shoes. At weddings, the stakes are even higher. Screw up the bride's big day and you might not live to regret it. Given our reputation for boorish behavior, we thought it best to look up an expert's opinion. Peggy Post from WeddingChannel.com addressed this tricky and somewhat subjective question in her Q&A column. She suggests that instead of sending invitations to people you know can't attend the service, you send them a "wedding announcement" (preferably the day after the ceremony). It lets them know you care enough to think of them, but doesn't put them under any obligation to buy you a gift. Everybody's happy. Of course, whether you're in the ceremony or just a guest, there are a zillion ways to screw up a wedding. So remember -- turn off your cell phone, always compliment the bride, and never place bets on how long the couple will last. Stick with that and it won't matter where you stick your elbows.Memory Loss Two very elderly ladies were enjoying the sunshine on a park bench in Miami. They had been meeting at that park every sunny day for over 12 years... chatting, and enjoying each other''s friendship. One day, the younger of the two ladies, turns to the other and says, "Please don''t be angry with me, dear, but I am embarrassed, after all these years. . .What is your name? I am trying to remember, but I just can't." The older friend stares at her, looking very distressed, says nothing for two full minutes, and finally with tearful eyes, says, "How soon do you have to know?" (Comment on this)
Wednesday, October 11th, 2006
11:44 am	super villans Poll #842380 role models Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 3 who is osma bin laden's role model View Answers dr doom 1 (33.3%) the joker 1 (33.3%) darth vader 2 (66.7%) dr ock 1 (33.3%) the chimoe 1 (33.3%) dr robotnick 1 (33.3%) mega tron 1 (33.3%) team rocket 1 (33.3%) lex luthor 2 (66.7%) darth sadius 1 (33.3%) the riddler 1 (33.3%) abs maul 1 (33.3%) jefer 1 (33.3%) nitro 1 (33.3%) aployse 1 (33.3%) (Comment on this)
Wednesday, October 4th, 2006
9:37 am	halloween Dear Yahoo!: How did Halloween get started? Dwight Baltimore, Maryland Dear Dwight: Halloween has something for everyone. Children scarf candy. Teens smash pumpkins. And dogs go bonkers whenever the doorbell rings. But how did the wild and crazy celebration get its start? We checked in with the History Channel to find out. The holiday's origins date back to "the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain." Roughly 2,000 years ago, a people known as the Celts lived in the area now divided among three modern-day countries: the United Kingdom, Northern France, and Ireland. The Celts began their new year on November 1, meaning October 31 was their New Year's Eve. According the History Channel, "the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred" that night. Bonfires and animal sacrifices were common, as were costumes "typically consisting of animal heads and skins." Eventually, the Romans conquered the Celts, and Samhain was combined with other holidays. Later, as Christianity became more powerful, Pope Boniface IV put a new tilt on the event. He designated November 1 "All Saints' Day" -- a day when followers could honor saints and martyrs. This celebration was also called "All-Hallows," and the night before (October 31) was known as "All-Hallows' Eve." Later, it became known as Halloween. These days, Halloween is mostly known as a day when kids throw dental hygiene out the window and go hog-wild with candy. The origin of trick-or-treating is somewhat disputed, but we invite you to check out this essay by Isaac Bonewits. All the possibilities are covered with a minimum amount of trickery.Tales From The Shire Two hobbits walk into a bar where one of them picks up a barfly. They taker her to a local motel; the first hobbit goes into the motel room while the other waits outside. Once the door closes, the hobbit on the outside hears starnge noises through the door, "I can't do it, I can't do it, I CAN'T DO IT!" In the morning, the second hobbit askes the first, "How did it go?" The first one answers. "It was embarrassing. I simply couldn''t do it." The second hobbit shook his head. "Manhood problems, eh?" "No. I couldnt get on the bed!" Dear Yahoo!: Does breathing into a paper bag really stop a person from hyperventilating? If so, why? Kristina Marietta, Georgia Dear Kristina: Apparently so. Yahoo! Health lists the paper bag technique as a popular home treatment for hyperventilation. To find out why this cures most (but not all) cases, we consulted this page from Take Care of Yourself. Most instances of hyperventilation are relatively mild. Anxious or nervous people start to feel they can't get enough oxygen and breathe too quickly. This lowers the carbon dioxide level in the blood, which can cause "symptoms of numbness and tingling of the hands, and dizziness." The paper bag works effectively because it forces the person to breathe in the carbon dioxide rather than "lose it into the atmosphere." After 5 to 15 minutes, the feeling of panic usually goes away. Just be careful not to overdo it and breathe in too much carbon dioxide. Of course, when it comes to all things medical, it pays to err on the side of caution. If you're having trouble breathing and suspect something other than a mild case of hyperventilation, please seek medical assistance. And, for God's sake, never use a plastic bagDid you hear about the dyslexic devil... Did you hear about the dyslexic devil worshipper? He sold his soul to Santa.Dear Yahoo!: What's the best-selling novel ever written? Manny Los Angeles, California Dear Manny: It's definitely not "Erotic Confessions of a Web Writer," as that remains, tragically and incredibly, unpublished. This International Herald Tribune article cites "The Da Vinci Code" as the best-selling novel of all time. A Wikipedia list of best-selling books corroborates this, pegging sales of Dan Brown's revisionist tale of Jesus Christ, a Harvard symbologist, and a self-flagellating monk at 60,500,000 copies and counting. The success of "The Da Vinci Code" helped spur sales of Brown's earlier novels, and four Brown books appeared in 2004 on The New York Times best-seller list in the same week. But this triumph still does not put total sales of all his books anywhere near those of the best-selling fiction author of all time. (Nope, not J.K. Rowling.) The Guinness Book of World Records lists sales of mystery writer Agatha Christie's numerous novels at an "estimated two billion copies" worldwide. And the number-one best-selling boffo book of all stripes, all time? That would be the Bible. Fiction or nonfiction -- we'll leave that to Dan Brown and The Pope to iron out. In any event, no one has claimed royalties. A Very Disney Tribute by Marleine, 34, Los Angeles, CA My dear friend Christopher Lango was, without exception, the proudest and most endearing Disney fan I believe I have ever met. He first ... Do you have a favorite Disney story? We want to hear about it! Submit your story here Creating a Disney Collection to Be Proud of An ever-growing number of Disney fans have taken the jump to owning a slice of Disney for their own. Whether it's a lanyard full of pins to keep and trade, a portfolio of exquisite original Disney art, or a roomful of everything Winnie the Pooh, a lot of us are Disney collectors. We've put together a little guide to starting your collection (it doesn't have to cost a fortune!), maximizing your fun, and caring for your treasures. WHERE TO START You don't have to stick to the beaten path -- almost anything is collectible. You can do a theme collection -- for instance fairies, Autopia memorabilia, Disney TV. Or collect a particular kind of objects -- animation art, Disney sunglasses, key chains... DID YOU KNOW? Mickey Mouse is called "Musse Pigg" in Sweden, while Huey, Dewey, and Louie are known as "Knatte, Fnatte, och Tjatte!" YOUR QUESTION Has Disney ever made a foreign-language film? - Talia, 29, Philadelphia, PA Submit a Question! DAVE'S ANSWER While we have made dubbed or subtitled foreign-language versions of most of our theatrical films for release abroad, I can think of only one occasion where we made concurrent versions in Spanish and English, and that was "The Littlest Outlaw" in 1955. For that film, we purposely hired bilingual actorsDear Yahoo!: What mammals besides humans lack tails? Maj Washington, D.C. Dear Maj: Tails can be long or short, feathery or furry. They're also used for a variety of functions including communication, balance, grasping, and defense. Some animals even use them to keep insects at bay. According to The Straight Dope, humans did have tails at one point. "Human embryos have a tail that measures about one-sixth of the size of the embryo itself. As the embryo develops into a fetus, the tail is absorbed by the growing body, but some traces remain even in adults." On occasion, a baby is born with a "soft tail" which has no vertebrae. But even with that bit of science out of the way, humans are known as tailless mammals. Joining us in our small club are the great apes: gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans. The only monkey without a tail is the Barbary macaque. Some bats also lack the rear appendage, as does the tailless tenrec (a small insectivorous mammal). Does all this talk of tails have you longing for an extra appendage? Not us -- the likelihood of having them stepped on more than negates the potential benefits Hello from CDJapan.co.jp, Thank you for being a Pop & Rock Infomail Subscriber. Featured here are this week's newest arrivals and recommended future releases. This weeks categories are: Featured Items New Arrivals Upcoming Pop & Rock, Upcoming Progressive Rock & Metal, and Upcoming Cardboard Sleeve Reissues Featured Items ------------------ The Who / Endless Wire [Limited Edition] (CDA) ********************************************** Price: Yen- 2800, US$(23.34) Release Date: 01-Nov-2006 Advanced Japanese release (subject to change) of the new full-length album from The Who in nearly 24 years. Album theme based on the novel "The Boy Who Heard Music" by Pete Townshend, and includes the full version of the song "Wire & Glass" plus more for a total of 19 tracks. Limited edition includes bonus CD with live audio recordings from the group's 2006 tour of Europe featuring eight songs spanning both classics and new tracks from the bands gigantic career. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UICP-9015&MAIL=MUSIC THE CLASH / the Clash Singles '77-'85 [Cardboard Sleeve][Limited Release] (CDA) ************************************************* Price: Yen- 12000, US$(100.01) Release Date: 20-Dec-2006 Box set of all nineteen 7-inch UK singles from the class (plus bonus tracks) released in a beautiful case with deluxe 44-page booklet. Japanese edition features special cardboard sleeve jackets and Japan-only special features! http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MHCP-1231&MAIL=MUSIC New Arrivals ------------- Miles Davis "Bitches Brew" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 2700, US$(22.5) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SICP-1220&MAIL=MUSIC Brian Setzer "13" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2400, US$(20) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICP-63607&MAIL=MUSIC Cactus "Cactus" [Cardboard Sleeve] (CDA) Price: Yen- 2500, US$(20.84) Release Date: 21-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICW-60029&MAIL=MUSIC The New Cactus Band "Son Of Cactus" [Cardboard Sleeve] (CDA) Price: Yen- 2500, US$(20.84) Release Date: 21-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICW-60033&MAIL=MUSIC The Climax Chicago Blues Band "Live" [Cardboard Sleeve] (CDA) Price: Yen- 2600, US$(21.67) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DAKAIRAC-1268&MAIL=MUSIC Delta Goodrem "Innocent Eyes" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2400, US$(20) Release Date: 11-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SICP-1141&MAIL=MUSIC Seiji Ozawa "Toronto Symphony / Berlioz: Symphonic Fantastique" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 2700, US$(22.5) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SICC-530&MAIL=MUSIC Paul Williams "A Little On The Windy Side" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 1800, US$(15) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MHCP-1150&MAIL=MUSIC David Bowie "Young Americans" [Limited Pressing] (CDA) Price: Yen- 1429, US$(11.91) Release Date: 11-Oct-2006 Priced-down reissue. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TOCP-53542&MAIL=MUSIC V.A. "Super Eurobeat Presents SEF Gold" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2427, US$(20.23) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-23041&MAIL=MUSIC Ricci Martin "Beached" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 1800, US$(15) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MHCP-1149&MAIL=MUSIC Ramatam "In April Came The Dawning Of The Red Suns" [Cardboard Sleeve] (CDA) Price: Yen- 2500, US$(20.84) Release Date: 21-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICW-60035&MAIL=MUSIC Passport "Iguacu" [Cardboard Sleeve] (CDA) Price: Yen- 2500, US$(20.84) Release Date: 21-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICW-60043&MAIL=MUSIC GUNS N' ROSES "Use Your Illusion II" (CDA) Price: Yen- 1600, US$(13.33) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UICY-6480&MAIL=MUSIC Celestium "Sanctuary" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 1800, US$(15) Release Date: 18-Oct-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MHCP-1148&MAIL=MUSIC Upcoming Pop & Rock ------------------- King Crimson "THE CONDENSED 21ST CENTURY GUIDE TO KING CRIMSON" Limited Edition [w/ T-Shirt](CDA) Price: Yen- 3000, US$(25) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 The ultimate greatest hits album from legendary progressive rock band King Crimson chosen by Robert Fripp himself. Each song features brand new remastering from 2006 and new editing. Japanese edition includes special booklet. Limited edition features deluxe box and Japan-original King Crimson T-shirt. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=IEZP-1&MAIL=MUSIC EUROPE "Secret Society" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2400, US$(20) Release Date: 18-Nov-2006 Second release from Europe since their reunion! Japanese edition includes bonus track (subject to change). http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICP-63631&MAIL=MUSIC U2 "UNTITLED (Best Album) Deluxe Edition" [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA) Price: Yen- 3048, US$(25.4) Release Date: 15-Nov-2006 Advanced Japanese release of the new greatest hits album from legendary act U2 features 16 classic tracks plus two new songs (including the U2/Green Day collaboration single "The Saint's Are Coming."). Deluxe Edition includes bonus DVD (details forthcoming). *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UICI-9015&MAIL=MUSIC Yo-Yo Ma "Yo-Yo Ma The Collection" [w/ DVD, Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 9524, US$(79.37) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Four-disc collection of tracks from Yo-yo Ma featuring his solo, sonata, chamber, cross-over, and orchestral compositions. Also includes bonus DVD with music video footage for the work "Kodaly." Japan-only release. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SICC-525&MAIL=MUSIC Sarah McLachlan "Wintersong" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2427, US$(20.23) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Christmas/winter album from Sarah McLachlan featuring classics, standards, and covers of other artists hits. Includes 12 songs total with piano work from Dianna Krall! http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BVCP-21495&MAIL=MUSIC Rush "Replay X3" [3DVD+CD] (DVD) Price: Yen- 9000, US$(75.01) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Special box set spanning progressive rock band Rush's thirty years of history. Includes live video from all of Rush's video releases from the 80's that haven't yet been released on DVD, including the works "Exit Stage Left (1982)," "Grace Under Pressure (1985)," "A Show Of Hands (1988)," plus the live CD "Grace Under Pressure," special three-fold digipak with deluxe outer case package, and miniature tour pamphlets for the three tours. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VIZP-47&MAIL=MUSIC Jay-Z "Kingdom Come" [Limited Pressing] (CDA) Price: Yen- 1886, US$(15.72) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 New full-length album from Jay-Z features his first work since the release of his classic "The Black Album." Includes guest performances from Beyonce, Eminem, Naz, Mary J. Blige, and more! Limited edition features special red jewel case package. Japanese edition includes two new live recordings as bonus tracks (subject to change). http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UICD-9023&MAIL=MUSIC George Michael "Twenty Five" [Limited Edition] (CDA) Price: Yen- 4000, US$(33.34) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 George Michael greatets hits collection spanning the 25 years from his days in Wam! up until today! Limited edition includes two main discs (with two brand new additional songs) and one bonus disc. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=EICP-731&MAIL=MUSIC Blackmore's Night "UNTITLED" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2381, US$(19.84) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 New Christmas album from Blackmore's Night features romantic renditions of Christmas classics plus Blackmore's Night original Christmas tracks (subject to change)! http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=YRCG-81009&MAIL=MUSIC Upcoming Progressive Rock & Metal --------------------------------- Lana Lane "Gemini" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2476, US$(20.64) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Advanced Japanese release of the new album from symphonic rock queen Lana Lane features a brand new selection of covers spanning everything from Cream and Pink Floyd to Heart and Forigner. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MICP-10621&MAIL=MUSIC Richard Andersson's Space Odyssey "Tears Of The Sun" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2476, US$(20.64) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Third studio album from Swedish classic/metal keyboardist Andersson features a new singer, and more of that great technical musicianship. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MICP-10622&MAIL=MUSIC Erik Norlander "Homage Symphonic" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2476, US$(20.64) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Advanced Japoanese release (subject to change) of the new album from Lana Lane keyboardist Erik Norlander features covers of classics from progressive rock's history. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MICP-10624&MAIL=MUSIC DREAM EVIL "UNITED" [w/ CD, Limited Edition] (CDA) Price: Yen- 3048, US$(25.4) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Fourth full-length studio album from heavy metal band Dream Evil featuring a new line-up and a heavy yet melodic metal sound! Japanese edition features Japan-original track list. Limited edition includes bonus CD with five new bonus tracks! http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KICP-91208&MAIL=MUSIC KAMELOT "One Cold Winter's Night" (CDA) Price: Yen- 3619, US$(30.16) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 New double-live album from hard rock act Kamelot features their February 11, 2006 special performance in Oslo. Hear the screams of fans and the call of guitar in this fantastic new set! http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KICP-1209&MAIL=MUSIC TALISMAN "7" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2476, US$(20.64) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Seventh full-length studio album from metal legends Talisman! Japanese edition includes bonus track (subject to change). http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KICP-1205&MAIL=MUSIC Upcoming Cardboard Sleeve Reissues ---------------------------------- The Enid "In The Region Of The Summer Stars" [Cardboard Sleeve] (CDA) Price: Yen- 2500, US$(20.84) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Cardboard sleeve reissue. Part of a thirteen-album The Enid and related projects cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring the albums "In The Region Of The Summer Stars" by Robert John Godfrey, "In The Region Of The Summer Stars," "Aerie Faerie Nonsence," "Touch Me," "Six Pieces," "Something Wicked This Way Comes," "Spell," "Salome," "Seed And The Sower," "Tripping The Light Fantastic," "White Godess," "Live At Hammersmith: Vol. I," and "Live At Hammersmith: Vol. II." http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=IECP-10073&MAIL=MUSIC Isao Tomita "Isao Tomita no Sekai - Original Cardboard Sleeve Box" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 18000, US$(150.01) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Eleven-disc Isao Tomita discographic box set features 96kHz/24bit remastered with original LP design replica cardboard sleeve reissues of synth classic master Isao Tomita's albums "Tsuki no Hikari (Snowflakes Dancing)," "Pictures At An Exhibition," the legendary "The Planets," "Kosmos," "The Bermuda Triangle," and the rest of the nine albums reissued seperately in cardboard sleeve format in 2004 plus two CDs with audio from his first live performance "Sound Cloud" and his New York live album. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BVCC-38408&MAIL=MUSIC The Kenny Drew Trio "Afternoon In Europe" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 1905, US$(15.88) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Cardboard sleeve reissue from the Kenny Drew Trio. Part of a ten-album Kenny Drew Trio cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring the albums "Afternoon In Europe," "The Lullaby," "Moonlit Desert," "Singin' Love-Kenny Drew Plays Great Standards," "Fantasia," "Trippin'," "By Request," "By Request 2," "Elegy," and "Dream." http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BVCJ-37190&MAIL=MUSIC Nazareth "Snaz" [Cardboard Sleeve] (CDA) Price: Yen- 3500, US$(29.17) Release Date: 25-Oct-2006 Features 24bit digital remastering. Comes housed in a cardboard sleeve case. Part of a five-album Nazareth cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring the albums "Snaz," "Malice," "Malice In Wonderland," "Sound Elixer," "2XS," and "The Fool Circle." http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DAKAIRAC-1274&MAIL=MUSIC Steve Perry "Street Talk" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 1800, US$(15) Release Date: 06-Dec-2006 Cardboard sleeve reissue from Steve Perry featuring digital remastering from 2006 and bonus tracks. Part of a two-album Steve Perry cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring the albums "Street Talk," and "For The Love Of Strange Medicine." http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MHCP-1210&MAIL=MUSIC Livingston Taylor "Life Is Good" [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release] (CDA) Price: Yen- 1800, US$(15) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Cardboard sleeve reissue from Livingston Taylor. Part of a three-album Livingston Taylor cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring the albums "Life is Good," "Unsolicited Material," and "Bicycle." http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=MHCP-1207&MAIL=MUSIC ------------------------------------------------------- Browse for recent arrivals and future releases: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/music/index.html ------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe or to change your subscription, please go to: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/member/zolar/customer/acc_login?dest=rvm *************************** Your Privacy: CDJapan is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell or share your email address with any other third party. Our privacy policy: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/help/policy.html ****************************************************** CDJapan http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/ *************************** New Releases coming at you October 18th from IDW! Transformers: Stormbringer #4 Click on the images to preview: Presenting a deluxe hardcover collection of Chester Gould's timeless comic strip, Dick Tracy. The first volume of this multi-year project will include the five sample strips that Gould used to sell his groundbreaking strip, as well as nearly 500 comic strips, encompassing the series' beginning, from October 1931-May 1933. Are you Autobot or Decepticon? Maximal or Predacon? Well, it doesn't matter, you're welcome here no matter what. Come on inside and get the word on the world of Transformers comics.Dear Yahoo!: Where did the term "kick the bucket" come from? Levi Holt, Missouri Dear Levi: Everyone knows "kick the bucket" means to die, but few understand why. We asked the Grim Reaper for a quick explanation. Unfortunately, the Reaper was busy, so we consulted the Web. Macho site "AskMen.com" asserts that the phrase comes from "an old-school suicide technique." The depressed person would allegedly stand atop a bucket with his or her head in a noose, then kick away the bucket and take a one-way trip to the great beyond. Mavens' Word of the Day agrees this might be the answer, but offers another, even more gruesome, possibility. Slaughtered hogs "were traditionally hung by their heels on a high wooden block." This block was called a bucket because the ill-fated hogs were hoisted with a rope and pulley in a manner similar to how a bucket of water is pulled from a well. "Supposedly, the hogs' dying struggles as they kicked against this so-called bucket led to the birth of the idiom." This answer isn't definitive, but it's worth noting that Word Origins offers a similar explanation, as does Word Detective. Of course, we all have to die eventually, so remember to enjoy yourself and live life to the fullest. Speaking of which, anyone up for a game of "kick the can"? It's a lot more fun than kicking the bucket.Little Voice A man was mowing his lawn when he heard his neighbor, who happened to be a blonde, come out of her house. She opened her mailbox, looked inside and slammed it shut. She stomped her foot and went back inside. The man thought ''how weird.'' A few minutes passed and sure enough, the blonde came out of her house again, checked her mail box, stamped her foot and went back inside. The man stopped mowing and checked her mailbox to see what was so wrong with it. After seeing nothing, he went back to mowing just shrugging his shoulders. As soon as he heard her coming out again, he shut off his mowing machine and went up to her. ''What in the world are you doing, coming out here every five minutes?'' The blonde looked up at the man and said, ''Well, you see, there's this little voice in my house that keeps on saying, 'You've got mail,' but when I come out here to check, I don't have any.''Man Pisses in a Shot Glass A guy is in a bar with a bunch of his friends. After a while of shooting pool and drinking, he whispers something to his friends. A few minutes later he walks over to the bartender and asks for a shot of tequila. After he takes the shot he says to the bartender,'' I'd like to make a bet with you.'' The bartender replies, ''Sure I'm in a betting mood.'' So the man bets the bartender $1,000 that he can piss in the shot glass placed all the way across the room and fill it up and not spill a drop. The bartender says, ''I'll take that bet.'' So the man walks to the other side of the room and places the shot glass down. He goes back to the bartender and starts pissing. He doesn't even get a drop in. He pisses all over the place. In the bartender's face, all over the barstools and everything. After he was done pissing, the bartender laughed and said, ''You owe me $1,000.'' The man paid the money with a big smile on his face. The bartender asked, ''How come you're so happy?'' The man replied, ''You see those five guys over there by the pool table? I bet them $300 each that I could piss all over your bar and you'd laugh about it.'' Dear Yahoo!: Where did the saying "spill the beans" come from? Barry Scott Air Force Base, Illinois Dear Barry: According to the Mavens' Word of the Day, the phrase "spill it" was used as early as 1574 to mean "divulge, let out." But that establishes only half the saying. So where do the beans come in? The first usage of "spill the beans" dates to 1919 in a book called "The Man From Tall Timber" by Thomas K. Holmes: "Mother certainly has spilled the beans!" Folk etymology holds that the phrase comes from secret societies in ancient Greece. Members would vote on applicants by placing white (for yes) or black (for no) beans into a vessel. If the vessel were to spill or get knocked over on purpose, the secret vote would be revealed. The Maven contends that it's a neat story, but not likely to be true, since the saying is American and only dates back to the early twentieth century. Spilling the beans is generally considered to be a negative action that ruins a secret or plan, but the phrase has inspired a popular board game. Butterfingers should steer clear.Dear Yahoo!: Where did the phrase "cat got your tongue" come from? Lauren San Diego, California Dear Lauren: We aren't sure, but we do know one thing: Curiosity killed the cat. Despite that, we dove into etymology's muddy waters to find you an answer. As is often the case with idioms, no one's positive of the origins of "cat got your tongue." However, there's no shortage of theories. Here are a few, in no particular order... Theory #1 The saying comes from the Middle East, where as punishment, liars had their tongues ripped out and fed to the king's cats. Theory #2 Fear of a whipping with a cat-o'-nine-tails, or "cat" for short, could paralyze a victim into silence. Theory #3 The expression comes from the Middle Ages when witches were greatly feared and often put to death. It was believed that if you saw a witch, her cat would somehow "steal" or control your tongue so you couldn't report the sighting. Theory #4 This one comes from our old friend Evan Morris, the Word Detective: "There's no particular logic to 'cat got your tongue,' except that cats have served as the object of human myth and metaphor for thousands of years." So there you have it -- sort of. This list is by no means exhaustive, and there are probably at least a half a dozen more possible explanations. Let's just leave it at this: "Like the history of the word 'cat' itself, the origins of some of these expressions are as mysterious as the Sphinx."Dear Yahoo!: Why do scuba divers spit into their masks? Josh South Bend, Indiana Dear Josh: Many divers believe a little saliva on the ol' scuba mask keeps your vision fog-free. How well does it work? Like a lot of life's mysteries, it depends on who you ask. The experts at ScubaGuide.com believe it does. "Saliva works very well as a mask defogger, for reasons that have never been adequately explained." This site on snorkeling notes, "You can purchase a product at the scuba shop to prevent mask fogging. But this 'industrial spit' will work no better than your own." Interesting, though maybe not entirely accurate. ScubaDiving.com tested the various products and concluded that most (but not all) worked better than spit. But a ranked assessment of artificial saliva is probably more information than the average person needs. The real question is why does spit work at all? FreeDiver.net explains, "Spit keeps the air on the inside of the mask from condensing on the glass." Masks fog up because the inside is often dirty or dusty. Spit cleans off the dirt, making it much harder for condensation and fog to form. It may not be sanitary, but for most divers it works just fine. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006
9:00 am	quiz What do your eyes say about you? Sweet and Shy Even though you may get nervous when a cute guy looks your way, your soft gaze will put him at ease. Your natural look is the embodiment of your pure spirit. Stay as sweet as cotton candy! (Comment on this)
Sunday, October 1st, 2006
7:06 pm	joke A Lonely Jew in Catholic School A Jewish student was doing well in school in all subjects except for Math. So his parents decide to send him to a private Catholic school. While there the boy came home from school and studied every day. At the end of the marking period the boy got straight A's. So his parents asked him, "What motivated you to do so well in school?" He replied, "When I saw that guy nailed to a plus sign I knew they weren't fooling around!"Dear Yahoo!: Does our moon have a name other than "the moon"? Nathan Helena, Montana Dear Nathan: From Albiorix to S/2003 J23, every moon in the solar system has some sort of official name...except the granddaddy of 'em all. Well, maybe that's not entirely true. Other planets have moons, Earth has "the moon." Likewise, while stars are sometimes called "suns," ours is simply "the sun." But wait -- we seem to remember hearing about a second moon orbiting Earth. After a little investigating, we discovered this celestial body is known as "Cruithne," and it's more of an asteroid than a moon. This essay explains the difference. Simply put, moons orbit planets permanently, but asteroids do not. Of course, there is another kind of moon -- one that's often observed by those who least want to see it. We're talking about bare buttocks, people. And if you're frightened (Comment on this)
Saturday, September 30th, 2006
8:37 am	joke Redneck On Vacation You might be a redneck if you have ever vacationed in a highway rest area. (Comment on this)
Friday, September 29th, 2006
9:14 am	joke A Child's Prayer One night, a father passed by his son's room and heard his son praying: "God bless Mommy, Daddy, and Grandma. Ta ta, Grandpa." The father didn't quite know what this meant, but was glad his son was praying. The next morning, they found Grandpa dead on the floor of a heart attack. The father reassured himself that it was just a coincidence, but was still a bit spooked. The next night, he heard his son praying again: "God bless Mommy and Daddy. Ta ta, Grandma." The father was worried, but decided to wait until morning. Sure enough, the next morning Grandma was on the floor, dead of a heart attack. Really scared now, the father decided to wait outside his son's door the next night. And sure enough, the boy started to pray: "God bless Mommy. Ta ta, Daddy." Now the father was crapping his pants. He stayed up all night, and went to the doctor's early the next day to make sure his health was fine. When he finally came home, his wife was waiting on the porch. She said, "Thank God you're here -- we could really use your help! We found milkman dead on our porch this morning!" Hi Moms & Dads Costumes, carvings and candy...it's almost time for Halloween! All this month, Radio Disney is treating your family to more fun and prizes. Totally Ten - Celebrity Hotline Sweepstakes Your child could get a call from Disney Channel's Hannah Montana. Just tune into Radio Disney during the month of October and listen for the code word of the day. Then enter on RadioDisney.com and you could be the winner in the Celebrity Hotline Sweepstakes. Hannah Montana will be calling one lucky Radio Disney listener this month to let them know their family is invited to attend one of her upcoming concerts, as well as award that family with 10 Disney Mobile phones so their family and friends can stay connected! Keep listening to Radio Disney this month to find out how to win! Radio Disney NOW! PODCAST Every week, you can receive FREE exclusive entertainment news on all the latest Radio Disney artists by signing up for our PODCASTS! Just go to RadioDisney.com for more information on how to subscribe. Have you been to a Radio Disney event lately? Join us for a Halloween treat happening all this month! Power to Read October 7th, 14th and 21st Harris and ABC 7 invite you to join in The Power to Read challenge! If you are between the ages of five and 12 years old, you can enter for a chance to win free books, or a Power to Read Backpack! Plus, the Grand Prizes are four roundtrip tickets anywhere in the continental U.S., including Hawaii and Canada, or $1,000 in cash from Harris and a Radio Disney Party at your school! All kids have to do is read three books of your choice or more this Fall! For more details, complete rules, or to pick up an official entry form, you can stop by any participating Harris location and look for The Power to Read Display. Parents for more information visit abc7chicago.com Come celebrate with Radio Disney AM 1300 Saturdays in October (see below for dates and locations) for a special Power to Read Party Patrol appearance from 10:30am - 12:00pm. We'll be there with cool games, music, and prizes. Plus, you can pick up an entry form for this awesome Power to Read program! The contest is for kids five to 12 years of age. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Many will enter, several will win. All entries must be received at a participating Harris by October 28, 2006. Brought to you by Harris and ABC 7 Chicago. Saturday, October 7th at Harris in New Lenox, located at 360 West Maple Street Saturday, October 14th at Harris in Gurnee located at 6547 Grand Avenue Saturday, October 21st, located at Harris in Crystal Lake at 5545 West Northwest Highway KidsFest Chicago October 12 - 14 / 10:00am - 5:00pm Kidsfest Chicago - 2006 at the DuPage Expo Center in St. Charles will take place from Thursday, October 12th through Saturday, October 14th from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. There will be plenty of fun to go around for all three days including fitness demonstrations, rock climbing, dance, and martial arts on the Fit 'N Fun Stage sponsored by the Illinois Soybean Association, healthy food sampling, and making your own nutritious snacks on the Culinary Stage sponsored by Meijer. Also, watch young chefs face-off in the Sodexho Junior Iron Chef Challenge showing how to make their own unique and healthy foods on the spot. Plus, the Radio Disney Party Patrol will be there from 12:30pm - 1:30pm on Thursday and from 2:30pm - 3:30pm on Saturday. KidsFest is coordinated by Illinois Nutrition Education & Training Program, a non-profit organization that supports nutrition and academic achievement for children. Sponsors include Meijer, Radio Disney and Sodexho. Backstage Pass Events at Dominick's October 21 & 28 / 1:00pm - 2:30pm The Party Patrol is going to rock Dominick's with your music your way. While you are there you can enter to win the "Ultimate Backstage Pass," a family vacation for four days three nights at the Walt Disney World Resort. All events are from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Saturday, October 21st in Frankfort Saturday, October 28th in Downers Grove Power Rangers Tour October 6th, 7th and 8th Are you ready to Get Powerized? The Power Rangers are coming to a location near you. Have your picture morphed into a Power Ranger scene, see the latest Power Rangers Mystic Forces episodes, check out the awesome new Mystic Forces toys and even enter for a chance to win a rare Golden Megazord! You can look for the Power Ranges Get Powerized tour schedule at www.bandai.com! Catch the Party Patrol Here Too! October 1st - October 31st You can join the Party Patrol at these events in October: October 1st from 10:30am - 12:00noon at the Adventist Glen Oaks 5K Run/Walk in Glendale Heights October 1st from 10:45am - 12:00noon at the Asthma Walk in Chicago October 7th from 10:00am - 12:00noon at Home Depot in Orland Park October 19th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at the Opening Night of the Chicago International Children's Film Festival October 22nd from 11:00am - 12:30pm at Hannah Montana's Rockin' Halloween Lip Sync and Costume contest at the Brookfield Zoo For addresses, more information and contest rules, please log onto RadioDisney.com/WRDZAM1300 or for event information call our listener line at 312-409-3212. (All events are subject to change.) (Comment on this)
Thursday, September 28th, 2006
8:08 am	journal Blonde in a Car A blonde walked into a gas station and said to the manager, ''I locked my keys in my car. Do you have a coat hanger or something I can stick through the window to unlock the door?'' ''Why sure,'' said the manager, ''we have something that works especially well for that.'' A couple minutes later, the manager walked outside to see how the blonde was doing and he heard another voice. ''No, no! A little to the left,'' said the other blonde inside the car American Idol traveled all over the country this summer to discover the freshest and most unique talent for Season 6 and we were not disappointed. Tens and tens of thousands of you auditioned in L.A., San Antonio, New Jersey, Birmingham, Memphis, Minneapolis and Seattle and we've got the photos and videos to whet your appetite. Visit our audition galleries and videos! Relive the phenomenon! American Idol Rewind is a brand new look at the very first season – featuring new episodes, behind-the-scenes trivia, fascinating updates and plenty of never-before-seen footage ... including the audition that launched a megastar! Find out where and when it premieres in your hometown and watch exclusive videos on americanidol.com! Did you audition? Do you have an opinion about the tour? Or several? Which new singles do you like? Don't keep it to yourself. Start blogging, posting and commenting. Let your voice be heardTaylor and Kat and Kellie have come out with new singles this summer along with previous season finalists like Constantine, Jon Peter Lewis, Josh Gracin and Kimberley Locke. And guess what? We've got them and we're adding more all the time. Give a listen! Dear Yahoo!: What was the first thing ever sold on eBay? Ken Detroit, Michigan Dear Ken: Once upon a time, many wondered if a company like eBay would even work. Since then, the online auction house has silenced the doubters. While it's technically a rival of ours, we can't help but admire its inventory -- everything from fake vomit to Lamborghinis is just a click away. Ah, but of all those millions of sales, which was the very first? EBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar in 1995. Though he's now a billionaire (of course), Pierre started AuctionWeb (as it was then known) as a simple "side hobby." In late '95, Pierre made history when he sold eBay's first item -- a broken laser pointer he had originally bought as a cat toy. Amazingly, the buyer paid $14.00 for the kaput pointer. We imagine it was about this time Pierre realized he was on the cusp of creating something great. It's true that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. But if it is broke, maybe you should forget about the repairs and just sell it. LOOK FOR JESSICA IN EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH! Jessica will star in the movie "Employee of the Month" opening on October 6th in theaters everywhere. Visit the official site for more details! CATCH JESS ON TV! Jessica will make the following appearances to promote Employee of the Month: September 29th - Jay Leno Ocotber 4th - Today Show October 4th - MTV's TRL (with Dane Cook) October 5th - Jimmy Kimmel October 6th - Employee of the Month opens nationwide. JESSICA IS XBOX ARTIST OF THE MONTH Jessica Simpson is the Xbox Artist of the Month! For more info, visit xbox.com. In celebration of this, you can enter to win an Xbox here! GET YOUR CUSTOM CUT & TONE! You can now purchase your own customized version of Jessica Simpson's "A Public Affair" right here! You can also download these at iTunes now! Plus brand new: custom cut ringtones are now available Hello again, and thanks for registering at ThemeParkInsider.com. Here is what is new today on The Blog Flume: ** Six Flags hops on the 'Dream' bandwagon ** A private party giveaway announcement also suggests that Magic Mountain is safe for another year. http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200609/202/ -- This is the Theme Park Insider news update. You can stop your subscription by clicking to this page: http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/subscribe.cfm?Unsubscribe=sel062381@yahoo.com An Unseen Photo Becomes A Classic Poster Eric Meola, the photographer who shot the classic black & white cover of Born to Run, has taken one of the captivating photographs from his Born to Run: The Unseen Photos book and created a poster suitable for framing and available to all. From the same 1975 photo session that brought us the album cover, this alternate shot of Bruce and Clarence standing back-to-back feels familiar on one hand, yet its an entirely new glimpse of that iconic pose.Offered exclusively by Backstreets Magazine, this striking image has been beautifully reproduced as a 20" x 30" poster on 100 lb. glossy stock. And best of all, the proceeds from all poster sales will go directly to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. So help a great cause and get a great poster, unseen no more. Order yours today! Stock Quote Notification Daily closing stock quote for Netflix (NASD:NFLX) 9/27/2006 5:21:19 PM Last Price Change Open Day High 52-Week High 23.19 0.21 (0.91%) 23.00 23.49 33.12 Volume Previous Close Day Low 52-Week Low 605,800 22.98 23.00 18.12 Monday night at 8pm, see the story behind the making of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John, as a part of our new series Classic Albums. Also coming up this week, Jimi Hendrix "Electric Ladyland" and Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon".Check out The Alternative this week in VSPOT! Absolutely new (classic) video by The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies, The Screaming Trees, Social Distortion, and Fishbone! Check out the most infamous high school movie of all time, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Starring Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Phoebe Cates. Tune in Monday night at 9pm EST. 10 EPISODES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD The extraordinary show that changed the world of television forever is celebrating its 10th anniversary in an epic way. Remember the episode when televised cussing almost brought about the apocalypse? How about the time Chef was brainwashed by an adventure-seeking cult? And nobody can forget the episode where Tom Cruise and John Travolta locked themselves in Stan’s closet. Well, this is your chance to see all of these world-changing episodes in one fell swoop. Starting Sunday at 10p/9c and running for ten consecutive nights, see the ten episodes that changed the world... for better or for worse. It all leads up to the new season of South Park on Wednesday, October 4th at 10p. Hello folks, The new advance order products are live and can be perused here (we'll have the cover image data from the publishers soon): October Advance Order Graphic Novels October Advance Order Statues and Busts As for this week's new releases, they are truly spectacular! Some weeks, to be honest, we've got nothin'. Just trying to get a little excitement going. This is not one of those weeks! 7-Eleven Drops Citgo, Cites Chavez Comments The convenience store operator is cutting ties with Citgo, a subsidiary of Venezuela's state-owned oil company. Hello from CDJapan.co.jp, Thank you for being a Movie Infomail Subscriber. Featured here are this week's newest arrivals and recommended future releases. This weeks categories are: New Releases Upcoming Movies Upcoming HD DVD & Blue-ray Releases Featured Items -------------- Lovely Complex [English Subtitles] [Limited Edition] (DVD) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Price: Yen- 6800, US$(57.42) Release Date: 01-Jan-2007 "Live-action feature film adaptation of the best-selling manga "Love Complex"! Lisa Koizumi could be a bit shorter, her boyfriend could be a bit taller, and the two of them go through ups and downs during their time at Maido Gakuen! Though their eccentricitie, particularities, and tastes in food and music match, the two find trouble when boyfriend Otani meets up with his ex-girlfriend setting Lisa's heart on fire! Stas Teppei Koike (WaT) and Ema Fujisawa. Limited edition includes bonus disc with original trailer, making-of footage, theme song clip (w/ karaoke version), "Kanojo san Konbinwa (Long ver.), cast interviews, theatrical introduction, 10 Otani wrist IDs (costume replica - not available in stores), Maido Gakuen student notebook with message from Fujisawa and Koike, illustrated 12-page booklet, film poster, 10 "Kyun-death" band-aids, and more! http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TBD-1132&MAIL=MOVIE "Taiyo no Uta Premium Edition (DVD) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Price: Yen- 5700, US$(48.13) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 She returned to the sun, leaving behind only her song in my heart. A 16-year-old girl lives out her lonely and short existence with a song. This is the DVD release of the features film "Taiyou no Uta," starring YUI! A girl that can only go out after the moon comes up, a bronze-skinned boy with a love of surfing. The two meet, and miracles happen. Premium edition includes bonus disc with nearly 90 minutes of making-of footage, deleted scenes, the music video for the song "Good-bye days," and interviews with YUI, Takashi Tsukamoto, and the director (subject to change). Includes outer case. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GNBD-1157&MAIL=MOVIE New Releases ------------ "[Live Action Movie] Prince of Tennis Premium Edition" [Limited Release] (DVD) Price: Yen- 8800, US$(74.31) Release Date: 28-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DC-30&MAIL=MOVIE "Aeon Flux Premium Edition" (DVD) Price: Yen- 3800, US$(32.09) Release Date: 27-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GNBF-1131&MAIL=MOVIE "Ultraman Mebius Volume 3" (DVD) Price: Yen- 3800, US$(32.09) Release Date: 22-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BCBS-2583&MAIL=MOVIE "Sukida. (English Subtitles)" (DVD) Price: Yen- 4700, US$(39.69) Release Date: 22-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=REDV-538&MAIL=MOVIE "Kurosagi DVD Box" [Limited Release] (DVD) Price: Yen- 22800, US$(192.54) Release Date: 22-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TCED-36&MAIL=MOVIE "Siren Special Edition" (DVD) Price: Yen- 6000, US$(50.67) Release Date: 22-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TDV-16187D&MAIL=MOVIE "Making of Sukeban Deka (Title subject to change)" (DVD) Price: Yen- 3800, US$(32.09) Release Date: 13-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DSTD-2612&MAIL=MOVIE "Neko de mo Wakareu Kisarazu Cat's Eye - Kisarazu Cat's Eye World Series Navigate DVD" (DVD) Price: Yen- 1715, US$(14.48) Release Date: 29-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=ZMBJ-3012&MAIL=MOVIE "Resident Evil: Apocalypse (DTS) Deluxe Collector's Edition" [Limited Pressing] (DVD) Price: Yen- 1886, US$(15.93) Release Date: 27-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TSAA-34799&MAIL=MOVIE "SAIYUKI DVD - BOX 1 DVD Box 1" (DVD) Price: Yen- 15400, US$(130.05) Release Date: 27-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VPBX-12961&MAIL=MOVIE "Primadam DVD Box" (DVD) Price: Yen- 18200, US$(153.69) Release Date: 27-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VPBX-12968&MAIL=MOVIE "Gal Circle (Galsa) DVD Box" (DVD) Price: Yen- 18200, US$(153.69) Release Date: 27-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VPBX-12969&MAIL=MOVIE ""Taiyo No Uta" Original Soundtrack" (CDA) Price: Yen- 2913, US$(24.6) Release Date: 13-Sep-2006 http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SRCL-6417&MAIL=MOVIE Upcoming Movies --------------- "Stray Cats Rock Complete DVD Box" [Limited Release] (DVD) Price: Yen- 19000, US$(160.45) Release Date: 08-Dec-2006 Reissue box set of all five classic "Stray Cats Rock" movies featuring the rock n' roll feel of seventies Japan. Includes bonus disc with interviews and deluxe outer case as well. Digitally remastered. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DVN-1018&MAIL=MOVIE "The Downfall Extended Edition" [Limited Edition] (DVD) Price: Yen- 6800, US$(57.42) Release Date: 10-Nov-2006 Expanded edition of the hit film "The Downfall" released by German television to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Features nearly 20 minutes of expanded, unreleased footage added to the film for more informationon a final answer about the death of Hitler, and more of the story of the woman who served him. Limited edition incldues the main feature, cast and staff interviews (34 total, 22 of which are newly recorded), director's storyboards, making-of footage (some with director's commentary), documentary with the real story from the real Inge herself, 36-page special booklet and more in a deluxe "Bunker" design case. Three-disc set. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DVFS-15&MAIL=MOVIE "The Constant Gardener" (DVD) Price: Yen- 3800, US$(32.09) Release Date: 10-Nov-2006 Japanese DVD release of the hit film "The Constant Gardener" starring Rachel Weisz. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DVF-123&MAIL=MOVIE "Densha Otoko DX - Saigo no Seisen (Title subject to change)" (DVD) Price: Yen- 4800, US$(40.53) Release Date: 22-Dec-2006 Misaki Ito returns to the roll of Hermes in this follow up series to the hit film and TV series "Densha Otoko." Find out what happened one year after the events of the original series in the DVD release of the "Densha Otoko DX" TV special. He may have got the girl, but did he end up staying with her? Will he be able to make it past the trials of everyday and not-so-everyday life in order to keep the woman he loves? And what about Hermes? Find out in this great TV special set in the depths of Akihabara. Includes bonus disc. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=PCBC-51116&MAIL=MOVIE "Ultraviolet DVD (Deluxe Collector's Edition) & UMD Combo Pack" (DVD) Price: Yen- 4743, US$(40.05) Release Date: 01-Jan-2007 [English Subtitles] "DVD+UMD pack containing the hit film "Ultraviolet" starring Milla Jovovich. Features the two- DVD deluxe edition of the film extended with seven minutes of addtional footage. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BP-329&MAIL=MOVIE "Sailor-fuku to Kikanju DVD Box" (DVD) Price: Yen- 15200, US$(128.36) Release Date: 14-Feb-2007 DVD box set release of the Japanese TV program "Sailor-fuku to Kikanju." See the TV adaptation of the hit feature from twenty-five years ago! One day average high school student Hoshizumi becomes the boss for the Yakuza! Witness her killing off evil in this deluxe box set. Includes all seven episodes on four DVDs plus booklet (subject to change). http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TCED-45&MAIL=MOVIE "Black Hawk Down Special Extended Cut" (DVD) Price: Yen- 3800, US$(32.09) Release Date: 22-Dec-2006 Extended cut complete edition release of Ridley Scott's hit war film "Black Hawk Down" featuring an additional seven and a half minutes of footage and digital remastering. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=PCBP-51893&MAIL=MOVIE "Hatsukoi Premium Edition" (DVD) Price: Yen- 5700, US$(48.13) Release Date: 24-Nov-2006 The mastermind behind the biggest heist in Japanese history is . . . a school girl? This is a re-imagining of the true story of one of Japan's largest robberies, the unsolved theft of three hundred million yen. But the truth behind the event, a young girl with a heart full of love that leads her to infamy! Stars Aoi Miyazaki with a supporting performance from Keisuke Koide. Premium edition features bonus disc with making-of footage, theatrical trailers, TV spots, theatrical introduction, press footage, cast interviews, and more (subject to change). Includes special booklet and deluxe outer case. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BBBJ-6776&MAIL=MOVIE "Layer Cake Collector's Edition" (DVD) Price: Yen- 3800, US$(32.09) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 [English Subtitles] "Japanese release of the stylish new UK crime action film "Layer Cake" starring Daniel Craig. An up-and-coming dealer on his way to an early retirement gets one last job, to find a girl and run some goods. However, when everything seems to be wrapping up he finds himself drawn into a plot writhing its way through the English criminal underground! Picture-labeled disc. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TSDD-36906&MAIL=MOVIE "Trick - Theatrical Version 2 Complete Edition" (DVD) Price: Yen- 6000, US$(50.67) Release Date: 15-Dec-2006 DVD release of perhaps the final release from hit series "Trick," the theatrical feature! Includes bonus disc with deleted scenes and more. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TDV-16272D&MAIL=MOVIE "Monty Python & The Secret Policemans 1976 - 1991&2004 DVD COMPLETE BOX" (DVD) Price: Yen- 28000, US$(236.45) Release Date: 08-Nov-2006 DVD release of footage from the Monty Python Live show series. Includes seven DVDs with theater footage including performances from guest musicians like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Sting, and more plus tons of sketches arranged in chronological order. Also includes the 2004 BBC documentary on the show. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BVB4-31095&MAIL=MOVIE Upcoming HD DVD & Blue-ray Releases ------------------------------------ "Kung Fu Hustle" [Blu-ray] Price: Yen- 4743, US$(40.05) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Blu-ray disc release of the hit film "Kung Fu Hustle" from the same staff that brought you "Shaolin Soccer"! http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BRS-36423&MAIL=MOVIE "Rikidozan" [Blu-ray] Price: Yen- 4743, US$(40.05) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Blu-ray disc release of the hit film about the life of a real life sumo/pro wrestler, "Rikidozan"! http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BRS-44694&MAIL=MOVIE "The Exorcism of Emily Rose Complete Edition" [Blu-ray] Price: Yen- 4743, US$(40.05) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 "Blu-ray disc release of the hit film "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BRS-39131&MAIL=MOVIE "Black Rain Digitally Remastered Japan Special Collector's Edition" [HD-DVD] Price: Yen- 4700, US$(39.69) Release Date: 17-Nov-2006 HD DVD release of the hit film "Black Rain" starring Michael Douglas. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=PPWH-111860&MAIL=MOVIE "Stealth" [Blu-ray] Price: Yen- 4743, US$(40.05) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Blu-ray disc release of the hit action film "Stealth." http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BRS-36965&MAIL=MOVIE "Tears Of The Sun" [Blu-ray] Price: Yen- 4743, US$(40.05) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Blu-ray disc of the hit action film "Tears of the Sun." http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BRS-32717&MAIL=MOVIE "Blood The Last Vampire Digitally Remastered Edition" [Blu-ray] Price: Yen- 4800, US$(40.53) Release Date: 22-Nov-2006 Animated theatrical feature "BLOOD" returns in advanced visual quality in this deluxe Blu-ray disc release. http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=ANSX-5021&MAIL=MOVIE *************************** To unsubscribe or to change your subscription, please go to: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/member/zolar/customer/acc_login?dest=rvm *************************** CDJapan http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/ ********************** Your Privacy: CDJapan is committed to protecting your privacy. 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Wednesday, September 27th, 2006
1:43 pm	themeparks Poll #831418 theme parks Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 1 how much is too expensive for all day theemepark pass View Answers 63.99 1 (100.0%) 59.99 0 (0.0%) 61.99 0 (0.0%) 60 0 (0.0%) 58.99 0 (0.0%) 62.5 0 (0.0%) 62 0 (0.0%) 61 0 (0.0%) 50 0 (0.0%) 29 0 (0.0%) 35 0 (0.0%) 45 0 (0.0%) 58 0 (0.0%) 54 0 (0.0%) 23 0 (0.0%) (Comment on this)
Monday, September 25th, 2006
12:42 pm	fun ok i am getting my mba the plan is two classes but i need to take four it is fun that way i dont understand the tuesday one. well, the lcpl has something worth reading finally. (Comment on this)
Sunday, September 24th, 2006
2:17 pm	joke Understanding Marketing Understanding Marketing You see a fabulous girl/guy at a party. You approach them and say, "I'm fantastic in bed." That's Direct Marketing. You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a fabulous girl/guy. You have one of your friends approach them, point at you and say, "She's/He's fantastic in bed." That's Advertising. You see a fabulous girl/guy at a party. You approach them to get their telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Telemarketing. You're at a party and see a fabulous girl/guy. You get up, straighten your clothes, walk up and pour them a drink. You open the door, pick up their bag after it drops, offer them a ride, and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Public Relations. You're at a party and see a fabulous girl/guy. They walk up to you and say, "I hear you're fantastic in bed." That's Brand Recognition. iam reading the sandman (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
7:53 am	joke Peopling The Earth A Catholic, a Baptist, and a Mormon are bragging about the size of their families. "I have four boys and my wife is expecting another. One more son and I''''ll have a basketball team!" said the Catholic. "That''''s nothing!'''''''' said the Baptist. ''''''''I have ten boys now, and my wife is pregnant with another child. One more son and I''''ll have a football team!" "You both should be ashamed of yourselves!'''''''' said the Mormon. ''''''''I have seventeen wives. One more and I''''ll have a golf course!" (Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 20th, 2006
1:44 pm	iun http://www.iun.edu/~regisnw/register.shtml as you know i am now takeing grad classes at iun my facebook is where i want to add my hs friends. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
9:31 pm	e-mail i love jokes and ads (Comment on this)