Monday, July 31, 2006
Argh.
I was about to post the start of an ambitious new project when my computer decided to teach me a lesson in saving frequently. As I finished up my long post, my computer shut off on me, and I lost it all. *@%^$#*&^(! Only the following sequence of characters can effectively convey my feelings regarding this egregious offense: *@%^$#*&^(!. I will try to begin anew either this evening or tomorrow. Good day.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Puff
Sitting or lying out in the sun after a hard day's work (or, in my case, an easy half-day's work), sipping a beer, and puffing on a cigar: quite enjoyable. Jeff and I have started enjoying this timeless hobby every now and then, so here's a quick cigar breakdown based on recent experience:
Captain Black (Peach Rum flavored) - I hope you didn't expect to hear anything bad about a pirate-themed brand, because you won't. Three dollars for a pack of 20 little cigars, and they're surprisingly delicious. Of course, they're really kind of girly cigars--they're more like cigarettes and they're strongly flavored. But whatever; they're cheap, they won't bore you or destroy your tastebuds with an unending supply of tobacco, they're tasty, and they're Captain Black. Yarrgh, matey!
Black and Mild - Not doin' it for me. Even the mild versions seem to be rolled with no other intent than to make a drunk person sick(er). Especially if that person is Jeff Silvan. They've got that special plastic tip, but who cares? When I tried to open mine the other night, the tip got caught in the plastic and ripped off anyway. When I tried to smoke what was left without that crazy tip, bits of stuff kept breaking off into my mouth, which is clearly not cool. If I wanted to chew my tobacco, I'd buy some chew. Plus, these suckers cost a heck of a lot more than Captain Black, and that ain't right. I can't in good conscience recommend this brand to human beings.
Phillies Blunts - Surprisingly good. I gotta say, the Honey flavored ones smell like sweet, sweet honey, straight from the bee's bottom. If you're not crazy about honey, maybe these aren't for you, but then again, if you aren't crazy about honey, you're probably some kind of cold, heartless monster. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I haven't actually partaken of any honey flavored ones yet, but I intend to at some point. A few of us smoked the Original flavor last night though, and those were good stuffs. Deegs even left me the last one in the package; bangarang! Not too expensive, so I'd say a good deal. These cigars are fairly large, but then again the last quarter or so kind of loses its charm, so feel free to stomp that when the time comes.
So that's it for now. Go get a cigar and a beer and sit out in the sun, just as God intended, assuming I've interpreted His Word correctly. If not, may lightning strike my next cigar, lighting it in the coolest way imagineable.
Captain Black (Peach Rum flavored) - I hope you didn't expect to hear anything bad about a pirate-themed brand, because you won't. Three dollars for a pack of 20 little cigars, and they're surprisingly delicious. Of course, they're really kind of girly cigars--they're more like cigarettes and they're strongly flavored. But whatever; they're cheap, they won't bore you or destroy your tastebuds with an unending supply of tobacco, they're tasty, and they're Captain Black. Yarrgh, matey!
Black and Mild - Not doin' it for me. Even the mild versions seem to be rolled with no other intent than to make a drunk person sick(er). Especially if that person is Jeff Silvan. They've got that special plastic tip, but who cares? When I tried to open mine the other night, the tip got caught in the plastic and ripped off anyway. When I tried to smoke what was left without that crazy tip, bits of stuff kept breaking off into my mouth, which is clearly not cool. If I wanted to chew my tobacco, I'd buy some chew. Plus, these suckers cost a heck of a lot more than Captain Black, and that ain't right. I can't in good conscience recommend this brand to human beings.
Phillies Blunts - Surprisingly good. I gotta say, the Honey flavored ones smell like sweet, sweet honey, straight from the bee's bottom. If you're not crazy about honey, maybe these aren't for you, but then again, if you aren't crazy about honey, you're probably some kind of cold, heartless monster. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I haven't actually partaken of any honey flavored ones yet, but I intend to at some point. A few of us smoked the Original flavor last night though, and those were good stuffs. Deegs even left me the last one in the package; bangarang! Not too expensive, so I'd say a good deal. These cigars are fairly large, but then again the last quarter or so kind of loses its charm, so feel free to stomp that when the time comes.
So that's it for now. Go get a cigar and a beer and sit out in the sun, just as God intended, assuming I've interpreted His Word correctly. If not, may lightning strike my next cigar, lighting it in the coolest way imagineable.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
This Can't Be Healthy
I can't say much other than prepare to laugh in anguish at this Japanese game show, where the contestants have to say the tongue-twister correctly or face dire consequences:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEKqU1fkYCI
I wonder if they test that thing to make sure it won't cause any lasting damage...
If it was China, I'd think they did this just to help with the overpopulation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEKqU1fkYCI
I wonder if they test that thing to make sure it won't cause any lasting damage...
If it was China, I'd think they did this just to help with the overpopulation.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
He's Very Tricksy
This article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5217698.stm) on the BBC News website today (and probably every other news site, too, but that's just the one I look at) talks about Saddam Hussein's wish to have a firing squad rather than be hanged if he is sentenced to death.
It might sound as though he's giving up, accepting the fact that he will die at our hands, because of which he seems to think he deserves special treatment. Next he'll want a glass of milk to go with that cookie during his last meal, but then he'll need a straw, and my goodness it will never end.
However, Saddam's defense plea deserves closer consideration. Keep in mind that the following quote is from Saddam himself:
Yes, Saddam has slipped up this time: he talks about Saddam in the third person. By speaking as if he were some sort of man who still issues death penalties, rather than some sort of man who is about to face the death penalty, he has clearly indicated that a stunt double will be performing during his death scene. "You have to remember that my friend Saddam...er, I mean, I, Saddam Hussein, seriously this time, am a military man!" Didn't this just happen with Ken Lay, too? Well, let's just hope his captors aren't fooled by some elaborate ruse wherein Saddam switches places with a patsy...although it would make for a tense movie of the week.
It might sound as though he's giving up, accepting the fact that he will die at our hands, because of which he seems to think he deserves special treatment. Next he'll want a glass of milk to go with that cookie during his last meal, but then he'll need a straw, and my goodness it will never end.
However, Saddam's defense plea deserves closer consideration. Keep in mind that the following quote is from Saddam himself:
"I advise you as an Iraqi, if you were in a circumstance in which you have to issue a death penalty, you have to remember that Saddam is a military man and in this case the verdict should be death by shooting not by hanging," he told the judge.
Yes, Saddam has slipped up this time: he talks about Saddam in the third person. By speaking as if he were some sort of man who still issues death penalties, rather than some sort of man who is about to face the death penalty, he has clearly indicated that a stunt double will be performing during his death scene. "You have to remember that my friend Saddam...er, I mean, I, Saddam Hussein, seriously this time, am a military man!" Didn't this just happen with Ken Lay, too? Well, let's just hope his captors aren't fooled by some elaborate ruse wherein Saddam switches places with a patsy...although it would make for a tense movie of the week.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
LONG LIVE THE EIGHTIES
...That's the 1980's, not the 1580's, which are pretty much dead and buried. Actually, the research I'm doing this summer is based partially in the 1580's period, but that's neither here nor there. Okay, it's there, but definitely not here. Um.
Oh yeah, my point: http://insuranceandnews.com/ Yes! Hey, stop that. Seriously, don't make that face. If you'd just give it a chance, you'd find out that this site, although it has the most boring name in the history of the internet (even more boring than www.boring.com, which used to be thought impossible), is actually a freaking gold mine of 80's nostalgia. That's because it is a collection of FIFTEEN HUNDRED MUSIC VIDEOS FROM THE NINETEEN EIGHTIES. I'm sorry, but a collection this good requires dramatic use of CAPS LOCK and the SPELLING OUT OF NUMBERS.
It's like a pirate stole the 1980's and buried them at insuranceandnews.com because he knew nobody would ever look there, but then a Space Monkey who comes in peace totally found the copy of the map, dug them up, and spread them all across the world.
Current Highlight: "Down Under," by Men at Work. Not because it's really a great song or anything. No...because it's a POP UP VIDEO. Remember those? Man, those were the days. I love my music videos peppered with inane facts.
Current Disappointment: "Putting on the Ritz," by Taco. Not because it's a crappy song (it's a totally awesome song. Don't fight the Taco.). No...because it doesn't work right now. I hope they fix that, cuz that's a sweet song.
Go now. http://insuranceandnews.com/ And don't thank me...thank the 80's!
Oh yeah, my point: http://insuranceandnews.com/ Yes! Hey, stop that. Seriously, don't make that face. If you'd just give it a chance, you'd find out that this site, although it has the most boring name in the history of the internet (even more boring than www.boring.com, which used to be thought impossible), is actually a freaking gold mine of 80's nostalgia. That's because it is a collection of FIFTEEN HUNDRED MUSIC VIDEOS FROM THE NINETEEN EIGHTIES. I'm sorry, but a collection this good requires dramatic use of CAPS LOCK and the SPELLING OUT OF NUMBERS.
It's like a pirate stole the 1980's and buried them at insuranceandnews.com because he knew nobody would ever look there, but then a Space Monkey who comes in peace totally found the copy of the map, dug them up, and spread them all across the world.
Current Highlight: "Down Under," by Men at Work. Not because it's really a great song or anything. No...because it's a POP UP VIDEO. Remember those? Man, those were the days. I love my music videos peppered with inane facts.
Current Disappointment: "Putting on the Ritz," by Taco. Not because it's a crappy song (it's a totally awesome song. Don't fight the Taco.). No...because it doesn't work right now. I hope they fix that, cuz that's a sweet song.
Go now. http://insuranceandnews.com/ And don't thank me...thank the 80's!
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