Since I will never have the running ability I once had that might have been able to get me to the Olympics, I’m supporting these guys in their wish to get pool and bowling in the Olympics. Then maybe I can qualify playing pool (but as Jon can attest, I need some practice).
Month: August 2004
The Election’s Going To The Dogs
You have to love the folks who are trying to capitalize on an election year (and figures it would be a Beaverton-based company):
VanDogh Creations announces Bush-BITES! and Kerry-Waffles — superior dog treats with a political twist.
Just when you thought all opinions had been voiced in this dizzying political battle, man’s best friend now has the opportunity to be heard. Has your dog been barking at the TV or shredding the morning paper? Perhaps Rover is trying to tell you that he thinks Bush-BITES! Maybe Fido thinks Kerry-Waffles?
The undecided dog can try both alternatives before settling on a party affiliation. No matter which side of the fence your pooch is on, these all-natural dog treats are sure to be a hit.
“Our goal is to give people a fun way to participate by letting their dogs do the talking,” said Chris Jones, the creator. “We found that by poking fun at both parties, we have been able to initiate some serious discussion without raising hackles.”
The products can be ordered here. Thanks Barney for the tip.
Student Charged With Clogging Toilet
Yes, he used more toilet paper than most folks, but the poor kid has Irritable Bowl Syndrome, and gets charged with clogging up a toilet. Key Quote from the story: “I’ve never been arrested before or anything like that, and I get arrested for taking a dump,” says the pooper. Full Story. Tip via Barney, link via Google News.
Another Asinine Lawsuit
A lady drops her kid over a bridge, and decides to sue the bridge owner.
Sugary Drinks Make You Fat
And apparently it contributes to diabetes. Really, you think so?
I Need One Of These For My Kids
Not only will it protect my keyboard, but it will get my baby comfortable with the computer (my 4 year old does fine on the computer). If I had a Mac, I’d install this software, too, so that my kids could pound around and not delete everything. Anybody know if a software like that exists for PCs?
Links via BB.
How To Make 3D Images
All you need is an ordinary camera and some good photoshop skills. Via BB.
Why I Won’t Vote For Bush
This video pretty much sums it up. Thanks Evan for the link.
Astroturf Infecting Print and Online Media
I mentioned a practice of Astroturfing (though I didn’t know the official term for it) in a previous posting. While I mentioned that it was being done heavily by Bush supporters, as a commenter pointed out, the practice is being done on both sides. Mark Glaser has a great story on OJR about the practice, who’s doing what, and why they’re doing it.
Morning Funny
From Joke A Day:
A school teacher asks her class “What vegetable makes your eyes water?”
Little Johnny replies, “An eggplant.”
“No, Johnny,” says the teacher, “I believe you are thinking of an onion, aren’t you?”
“No, ma’am,” Says Johnny, “Have you never been hit in the balls with an eggplant?”