So, I was watching the Weather Channel last night, as I was getting ready to go out to dinner.
It seems as though it's Tornado season for some of the Southern states.
The Weather Channel was providing me, the viewer, with tips on how to survive a Tornado. (Hey! I live in Michigan; it won't be long before we get hit by Tornado season too!)
The number # 1 place to avoid being during a Tornado (according to the Weather Channel)?
A trailer park......
Thanks for the tip!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
How does that work?
You know how several stores are "going green" by offering reusable shopping bags? They look like this:
This saves on paper and plastic bags. I have several of these bags and use them almost everytime I go shopping with my family.
It's a great idea. I'm just wondering, why is it that at the end of EVERY check out, there's a machine that spits out worthless paper? Coupons for stuff you'll never buy! Even things that aren't coupons. Your kid should be crapping in these diapers!!! I understand a coupon for dairy printing out when I buy milk. But why does a pet food coupon print when I only buy a fountain pop and a sandwich? Yes, I have 2 cats....but how the hell do they know? Is it shown on my debit card payment history? Creepy..... My favorite example of wasted paper happened 2 nights ago. I bought a box of cereal and a half gallon of milk. It was simply those 2 items. The receipt paper that accompanied the purchase was 16 inches long! That's the size of a grinder sandwich! It contained unneccessary information on how many points I have earned, a series of products that have been recalled, how much money I saved during the purchase, how much money I have saved since I FIRST STARTED USING THE CARD (no s***!), a bunch of codes that look like hieroglyphics to me, FUEL points (in case I want to get gas from this place), a disclaimer and a website for the store.
I've used less toilet paper.
This saves on paper and plastic bags. I have several of these bags and use them almost everytime I go shopping with my family.
It's a great idea. I'm just wondering, why is it that at the end of EVERY check out, there's a machine that spits out worthless paper? Coupons for stuff you'll never buy! Even things that aren't coupons. Your kid should be crapping in these diapers!!! I understand a coupon for dairy printing out when I buy milk. But why does a pet food coupon print when I only buy a fountain pop and a sandwich? Yes, I have 2 cats....but how the hell do they know? Is it shown on my debit card payment history? Creepy..... My favorite example of wasted paper happened 2 nights ago. I bought a box of cereal and a half gallon of milk. It was simply those 2 items. The receipt paper that accompanied the purchase was 16 inches long! That's the size of a grinder sandwich! It contained unneccessary information on how many points I have earned, a series of products that have been recalled, how much money I saved during the purchase, how much money I have saved since I FIRST STARTED USING THE CARD (no s***!), a bunch of codes that look like hieroglyphics to me, FUEL points (in case I want to get gas from this place), a disclaimer and a website for the store.
I've used less toilet paper.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Eight is enough!!!!
I'm willing to bet that no one will give a s*** about "Octo mom" by summer time. Any wagers?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Dark Side of the Sun
(Laziness and a 4 day weekend has kept me from blogging about this promptly)
So, on Friday night I ventured to the Sun Theatre in Grand Ledge. (An awesome place to see a movie! Check them out here)
The Surrogate Band (a Pink Floyd cover band) was booked to perform the entire The Dark Side of the Moon.
Of course, they did this as The Wizard of Oz played on the movie screen.
This has been something that has been talked about for YEARS. In case you've never tried this, or if you have never heard of this- if you start The Wizard of Oz at the right moment, you can sync it with The Dark Side of the Moon and have a totally different experience of the film.
Certain songs and song lyrics stick out.
And who knows which is which, and who is who? from Us and Them is heard when the Good Witch of the North and the Wicked Witch of the West appear on screen together.
The intro to Money (cash register sounds) plays as the film switches from Black and White to Color.
The lunatic is on the grass from Brain Damage is playing as the Scarecrow makes his appearance.
I love Pink Floyd music. I enjoy every layer of of the songs; especially the lyrics. This is a fun experience. Of course, there are people (ahem) who enjoy Pink Floyd music with a little "herbal" refreshment. (The laser light show tends to help too).
However you enjoy Floyd, this is a trip that you should try, if only once.
That night at the Sun, the Theatre was PACKED; completely sold out (and them some). I was there for work, so I got in for free. There was no way I was getting a seat. It didn't matter because those who were standing made their own space regardless. People were dancing in the aisles, drinking booze (the Sun allowed it) and of course, enjoying the music. (The band sounded awesome!) Eventually, the smoke (I'm pretty sure it was all from the smoke machines) got very heavy and the projector quit working. It didn't matter. I looked around and saw everyone having a great time. I felt like I was at a huge house party.
Bravo to the Sun Theatre for pulling this off. Rocky Horror, anyone?
(I forgot to mention! Some asshole actually yelled out "Freebird!" I'm surprised there wasn't a riot!)
So, on Friday night I ventured to the Sun Theatre in Grand Ledge. (An awesome place to see a movie! Check them out here)
The Surrogate Band (a Pink Floyd cover band) was booked to perform the entire The Dark Side of the Moon.
Of course, they did this as The Wizard of Oz played on the movie screen.
This has been something that has been talked about for YEARS. In case you've never tried this, or if you have never heard of this- if you start The Wizard of Oz at the right moment, you can sync it with The Dark Side of the Moon and have a totally different experience of the film.
Certain songs and song lyrics stick out.
And who knows which is which, and who is who? from Us and Them is heard when the Good Witch of the North and the Wicked Witch of the West appear on screen together.
The intro to Money (cash register sounds) plays as the film switches from Black and White to Color.
The lunatic is on the grass from Brain Damage is playing as the Scarecrow makes his appearance.
I love Pink Floyd music. I enjoy every layer of of the songs; especially the lyrics. This is a fun experience. Of course, there are people (ahem) who enjoy Pink Floyd music with a little "herbal" refreshment. (The laser light show tends to help too).
However you enjoy Floyd, this is a trip that you should try, if only once.
That night at the Sun, the Theatre was PACKED; completely sold out (and them some). I was there for work, so I got in for free. There was no way I was getting a seat. It didn't matter because those who were standing made their own space regardless. People were dancing in the aisles, drinking booze (the Sun allowed it) and of course, enjoying the music. (The band sounded awesome!) Eventually, the smoke (I'm pretty sure it was all from the smoke machines) got very heavy and the projector quit working. It didn't matter. I looked around and saw everyone having a great time. I felt like I was at a huge house party.
Bravo to the Sun Theatre for pulling this off. Rocky Horror, anyone?
(I forgot to mention! Some asshole actually yelled out "Freebird!" I'm surprised there wasn't a riot!)
Friday, February 20, 2009
Now hiring proof readers
Oops!!! Check out this story (from http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/new-guitar-hero-game-misspells-quot-lynyrd-skynyrd-quot-/1289712):
New Guitar Hero game misspells "Lynyrd Skynyrd"
At least they didn't call the band Leonard.
By Ben Silverman
Lynyrd Skynyrd might not be the world's most intellectual rock band, but at least they can spell their own name. Which is more than we can say for whoever designed the cover for the upcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game.
Rolling Stone caught the spelling gaffe while checking out the game's cover art, which proudly displays the names of all the hard-rocking artists that grace the game's soundtrack. While bands like Judas Priest and Samhain enjoyed correct spelling, just off to the left of the "Hero" is the hitherto unknown band "Lynyrd Skynrd," whom we presume is some sort of Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band, minus a Y.
Guitar Hero: Metallica is the second game in the series to be based on the music of one particular group, following last year's Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Since the Rolling Stone article broke, publisher Activision has updated the cover image in question. And that's a start, because haven't Skynyrd fans suffered enough?
New Guitar Hero game misspells "Lynyrd Skynyrd"
At least they didn't call the band Leonard.
By Ben Silverman
Lynyrd Skynyrd might not be the world's most intellectual rock band, but at least they can spell their own name. Which is more than we can say for whoever designed the cover for the upcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game.
Rolling Stone caught the spelling gaffe while checking out the game's cover art, which proudly displays the names of all the hard-rocking artists that grace the game's soundtrack. While bands like Judas Priest and Samhain enjoyed correct spelling, just off to the left of the "Hero" is the hitherto unknown band "Lynyrd Skynrd," whom we presume is some sort of Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band, minus a Y.
Guitar Hero: Metallica is the second game in the series to be based on the music of one particular group, following last year's Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Since the Rolling Stone article broke, publisher Activision has updated the cover image in question. And that's a start, because haven't Skynyrd fans suffered enough?
Thursday, February 19, 2009
come on
There are three big bands from the '70s (who never really went away) that are still kicking and planning to release new music in 2009.
Aerosmith:
Aerosmith:
I'm not sure why, really. They haven't had a good album in ages. I'd say that 1993's Get a Grip was probably it for them. I guess it gives them a reason to keep touring, though.
Van Halen:
What was wrong with Van Hagar? For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge was the last golden one for them. Sammy left in 1995 and Dave returned (for a mere moment)! Then they got that dude from Extreme. (?) Then they went without a singer for a long time. Then Sammy was back. Then Dave was back! And then Eddie's son was in the band! Now that they have a lineup, and a successful "reunion" tour (actually 2 reunion tours) behind them, it's time for new music. Really? Okay, if you say so, Eddie.
KISS:
What's missing in the KISS merchandise department? Of course! A new KISS album! Duh! KISS hasn't had a new album since 1998's Psycho Circus, the first studio album since putting the makeup back in 1996. It was decent, at best. Don't get me wrong, I am a KISS fan. It might be nice to hear new music. I just figured they would tour the rest of their career. All they've released in the past decade is a box set and several best of CDs. Really, how many KISS CDs do I need with Lick It Up on them? They're far from broke, so it's not (just) about the money. Maybe they have something to prove? I'll let you know when I figure out what that is. (By the way, there was nothing wrong with the non makeup KISS. Revenge was that era's best album. They could have easily stopped there, or kept going in that direction. Too late now.)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Another big baby
At concerts, I hate it when artists throw their water bottles into the crowd. Apparently I'm not the only one. Check out this video from a recent Mötley Crüe concert:
(This was the best video with an embed code, for a clearer shot of Nikki Sixx's reaction go here)
So, Nikki throws his water bottle into the crowd. It appears that the same bottle was tossed back by some chick in the crowd. What does he do? He tears into HER! What a dick! He probably lost a life long fan too.
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