Save all manner of bacon grease. You will be instructed on how to use it shortly.
Just because you can drive on snow and ice does not mean Southerners can. Stay home the two days of the year it snows.
If you DO run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in the cab of a four-wheel pick-up with a 12-pack of beer and a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them. Just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.
You can ask Southerners for directions, but unless you already know the positions of key hills, trees and rocks, you're better off trying to find it yourself.
Remember: "Y'all" is singular. "All y'all" is plural. "All y'all's" is plural possessive.
Get used to hearing, "You ain't from around here, are you?"
Don't be worried that you don't understand anyone. They don't understand you either.
The first Southern expression to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective "big 'ol", as in "big 'ol truck", or "big 'ol boy". "Fixin'" (as in "I'm fixin' to go to the store") is 2nd, and "Y'all" is 3rd.
As you are cursing the person driving 15 mph in a 55 mph zone directly in the middle of the road, remember: ALL Southern folks learned to drive on a John Deere, and this is the proper speed and lane position for that vehicle.
If you hear a Southerner exclaim, "Hey, y'all, watch this!", get out of his way. These are likely the last words he will ever say, or worse still, that you will ever hear.
Most Southerners do not use turn signals; they ignore those who do. In fact, if you see a signal blinking on a car with a Southern license plate, you may rest assured that it was already turned on when the car was purchased.
If it can't be fried in bacon grease, it ain't worth cookin', let alone eatin'.
If there is the prediction of the slightest chance of even the most minuscule accumulation of snow, your presence is required at the local grocery store. It does not matter if you need anything from the store. It is just something you're supposed to do.
Satellite dishes are very popular in the South. When you purchase one, it is positioned directly in front of the house. This is logical, bearing in mind that the dish cost considerably more than the house and should, therefore, be prominently displayed.
One last warning but probably the most important one to remember: Be advised that in the South, "He needed killin'" is a valid defense.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Sunday Funnies: Advice for Northerners Moving to the South
Save all manner of bacon grease. You will be instructed on how to use it shortly.
Just because you can drive on snow and ice does not mean Southerners can. Stay home the two days of the year it snows.
If you DO run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in the cab of a four-wheel pick-up with a 12-pack of beer and a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them. Just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.
You can ask Southerners for directions, but unless you already know the positions of key hills, trees and rocks, you're better off trying to find it yourself.
Remember: "Y'all" is singular. "All y'all" is plural. "All y'all's" is plural possessive.
Get used to hearing, "You ain't from around here, are you?"
Don't be worried that you don't understand anyone. They don't understand you either.
The first Southern expression to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective "big 'ol", as in "big 'ol truck", or "big 'ol boy". "Fixin'" (as in "I'm fixin' to go to the store") is 2nd, and "Y'all" is 3rd.
As you are cursing the person driving 15 mph in a 55 mph zone directly in the middle of the road, remember: ALL Southern folks learned to drive on a John Deere, and this is the proper speed and lane position for that vehicle.
If you hear a Southerner exclaim, "Hey, y'all, watch this!", get out of his way. These are likely the last words he will ever say, or worse still, that you will ever hear.
Most Southerners do not use turn signals; they ignore those who do. In fact, if you see a signal blinking on a car with a Southern license plate, you may rest assured that it was already turned on when the car was purchased.
If it can't be fried in bacon grease, it ain't worth cookin', let alone eatin'.
If there is the prediction of the slightest chance of even the most minuscule accumulation of snow, your presence is required at the local grocery store. It does not matter if you need anything from the store. It is just something you're supposed to do.
Satellite dishes are very popular in the South. When you purchase one, it is positioned directly in front of the house. This is logical, bearing in mind that the dish cost considerably more than the house and should, therefore, be prominently displayed.
One last warning but probably the most important one to remember: Be advised that in the South, "He needed killin'" is a valid defense.
Just because you can drive on snow and ice does not mean Southerners can. Stay home the two days of the year it snows.
If you DO run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in the cab of a four-wheel pick-up with a 12-pack of beer and a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them. Just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.
You can ask Southerners for directions, but unless you already know the positions of key hills, trees and rocks, you're better off trying to find it yourself.
Remember: "Y'all" is singular. "All y'all" is plural. "All y'all's" is plural possessive.
Get used to hearing, "You ain't from around here, are you?"
Don't be worried that you don't understand anyone. They don't understand you either.
The first Southern expression to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective "big 'ol", as in "big 'ol truck", or "big 'ol boy". "Fixin'" (as in "I'm fixin' to go to the store") is 2nd, and "Y'all" is 3rd.
As you are cursing the person driving 15 mph in a 55 mph zone directly in the middle of the road, remember: ALL Southern folks learned to drive on a John Deere, and this is the proper speed and lane position for that vehicle.
If you hear a Southerner exclaim, "Hey, y'all, watch this!", get out of his way. These are likely the last words he will ever say, or worse still, that you will ever hear.
Most Southerners do not use turn signals; they ignore those who do. In fact, if you see a signal blinking on a car with a Southern license plate, you may rest assured that it was already turned on when the car was purchased.
If it can't be fried in bacon grease, it ain't worth cookin', let alone eatin'.
If there is the prediction of the slightest chance of even the most minuscule accumulation of snow, your presence is required at the local grocery store. It does not matter if you need anything from the store. It is just something you're supposed to do.
Satellite dishes are very popular in the South. When you purchase one, it is positioned directly in front of the house. This is logical, bearing in mind that the dish cost considerably more than the house and should, therefore, be prominently displayed.
One last warning but probably the most important one to remember: Be advised that in the South, "He needed killin'" is a valid defense.
Friday, July 30, 2010
CDN Television, Rookie Blue, Episode 1.6, "Bullet Proof"
Rookie Blue
Season One, Episode Six, Bullet Proof
Original Air Date: July 29, 2010
Williams and Nash foil a carjacking that endangers the life of a baby and in the process manage to arrest a prime suspect in a murder that happened a week ago. The suspects partner is still at large. Catching him and linking the suspect to the murder is the focus of this weeks main case. McNally gets Detective Callaghan to convince Swarek to loan her to Homicide for his case. Epstein and Nash are assigned to going through impounded vehicles and cataloging every item they find in them. When McNally loses a witness, Benny, who has evidence in the case, she calls Swarek for help.
Peck and Diaz are partnered in this episode and it seems like she wants to do everything in her power to make him miserable for the day. When he asks her why she's so mean she just laughs at him. Her mood quickly turns when they respond to a vehicle vs. bicycler accident. When they end up catching a murderer something surprising happens between Peck and Diaz: they hook up! Peck and Diaz. Nice guy and mean girl. I guess opposites really do attract. I never would have thought they'd get together.
When things take a turn for the worse with Benny, McNally is understandably upset. Rather than spend the evening at The Penny with Mr. Pretty Boy Detective, she and Swarek apparently go to fix some plumbing at Benny's foster mothers home. Doesn't sound like much of a night? It makes sense after watching the episode. Score one for Team Swarek!!
Slowly, relationships are starting to form between the rookies and the more seasoned police officers. Nash and Williams had a conversation that led to both women having a better understanding of each other. Williams ends up joining Nash and Epstein at The Penny after work.
I think it will be good to see some friendships forming between the rookies and seasoned cops. The rookies have been on the job for a little while now and they are all proving themselves to be pretty good police officers (yes, even Peck). The 'let's make fun of the rookies' mentality wasn't quite as strong in this episode and that wasn't a bad thing at all.
Season One, Episode Six, Bullet Proof
Original Air Date: July 29, 2010
Williams and Nash foil a carjacking that endangers the life of a baby and in the process manage to arrest a prime suspect in a murder that happened a week ago. The suspects partner is still at large. Catching him and linking the suspect to the murder is the focus of this weeks main case. McNally gets Detective Callaghan to convince Swarek to loan her to Homicide for his case. Epstein and Nash are assigned to going through impounded vehicles and cataloging every item they find in them. When McNally loses a witness, Benny, who has evidence in the case, she calls Swarek for help.
Peck and Diaz are partnered in this episode and it seems like she wants to do everything in her power to make him miserable for the day. When he asks her why she's so mean she just laughs at him. Her mood quickly turns when they respond to a vehicle vs. bicycler accident. When they end up catching a murderer something surprising happens between Peck and Diaz: they hook up! Peck and Diaz. Nice guy and mean girl. I guess opposites really do attract. I never would have thought they'd get together.
When things take a turn for the worse with Benny, McNally is understandably upset. Rather than spend the evening at The Penny with Mr. Pretty Boy Detective, she and Swarek apparently go to fix some plumbing at Benny's foster mothers home. Doesn't sound like much of a night? It makes sense after watching the episode. Score one for Team Swarek!!
Slowly, relationships are starting to form between the rookies and the more seasoned police officers. Nash and Williams had a conversation that led to both women having a better understanding of each other. Williams ends up joining Nash and Epstein at The Penny after work.
I think it will be good to see some friendships forming between the rookies and seasoned cops. The rookies have been on the job for a little while now and they are all proving themselves to be pretty good police officers (yes, even Peck). The 'let's make fun of the rookies' mentality wasn't quite as strong in this episode and that wasn't a bad thing at all.
CDN Television, Rookie Blue, Episode 1.6, "Bullet Proof"
Rookie Blue
Season One, Episode Six, Bullet Proof
Original Air Date: July 29, 2010
Williams and Nash foil a carjacking that endangers the life of a baby and in the process manage to arrest a prime suspect in a murder that happened a week ago. The suspects partner is still at large. Catching him and linking the suspect to the murder is the focus of this weeks main case. McNally gets Detective Callaghan to convince Swarek to loan her to Homicide for his case. Epstein and Nash are assigned to going through impounded vehicles and cataloging every item they find in them. When McNally loses a witness, Benny, who has evidence in the case, she calls Swarek for help.
Peck and Diaz are partnered in this episode and it seems like she wants to do everything in her power to make him miserable for the day. When he asks her why she's so mean she just laughs at him. Her mood quickly turns when they respond to a vehicle vs. bicycler accident. When they end up catching a murderer something surprising happens between Peck and Diaz: they hook up! Peck and Diaz. Nice guy and mean girl. I guess opposites really do attract. I never would have thought they'd get together.
When things take a turn for the worse with Benny, McNally is understandably upset. Rather than spend the evening at The Penny with Mr. Pretty Boy Detective, she and Swarek apparently go to fix some plumbing at Benny's foster mothers home. Doesn't sound like much of a night? It makes sense after watching the episode. Score one for Team Swarek!!
Slowly, relationships are starting to form between the rookies and the more seasoned police officers. Nash and Williams had a conversation that led to both women having a better understanding of each other. Williams ends up joining Nash and Epstein at The Penny after work.
I think it will be good to see some friendships forming between the rookies and seasoned cops. The rookies have been on the job for a little while now and they are all proving themselves to be pretty good police officers (yes, even Peck). The 'let's make fun of the rookies' mentality wasn't quite as strong in this episode and that wasn't a bad thing at all.
Season One, Episode Six, Bullet Proof
Original Air Date: July 29, 2010
Williams and Nash foil a carjacking that endangers the life of a baby and in the process manage to arrest a prime suspect in a murder that happened a week ago. The suspects partner is still at large. Catching him and linking the suspect to the murder is the focus of this weeks main case. McNally gets Detective Callaghan to convince Swarek to loan her to Homicide for his case. Epstein and Nash are assigned to going through impounded vehicles and cataloging every item they find in them. When McNally loses a witness, Benny, who has evidence in the case, she calls Swarek for help.
Peck and Diaz are partnered in this episode and it seems like she wants to do everything in her power to make him miserable for the day. When he asks her why she's so mean she just laughs at him. Her mood quickly turns when they respond to a vehicle vs. bicycler accident. When they end up catching a murderer something surprising happens between Peck and Diaz: they hook up! Peck and Diaz. Nice guy and mean girl. I guess opposites really do attract. I never would have thought they'd get together.
When things take a turn for the worse with Benny, McNally is understandably upset. Rather than spend the evening at The Penny with Mr. Pretty Boy Detective, she and Swarek apparently go to fix some plumbing at Benny's foster mothers home. Doesn't sound like much of a night? It makes sense after watching the episode. Score one for Team Swarek!!
Slowly, relationships are starting to form between the rookies and the more seasoned police officers. Nash and Williams had a conversation that led to both women having a better understanding of each other. Williams ends up joining Nash and Epstein at The Penny after work.
I think it will be good to see some friendships forming between the rookies and seasoned cops. The rookies have been on the job for a little while now and they are all proving themselves to be pretty good police officers (yes, even Peck). The 'let's make fun of the rookies' mentality wasn't quite as strong in this episode and that wasn't a bad thing at all.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tokyo's Oldest Man Dead For 30 Years
Officials in were under the impression that Sogen Kato was the oldest living man in Tokyo until they recently went to his home to wish him a happy 111th birthday. They made a shocking discovery when they learned that Mr. Kato had died. Quite possibly Mr. Kato could have died as many as thirty years ago.
Kato's family has denied visits from welfare officials before. On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, police forced their way into the home and found Mr. Kato's mummified remains in his bed.
According to Mr. Kato's family, he confined himself to his bedroom more than three decades ago and "became a living Buddha".
Kato's family is currently being investigated for fraud as they have received 9.5 million yen ($109,000) in widower's pension payments after the death of Kato's wife six years ago and recently withdrew some of the funds.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10809128
Kato's family has denied visits from welfare officials before. On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, police forced their way into the home and found Mr. Kato's mummified remains in his bed.
According to Mr. Kato's family, he confined himself to his bedroom more than three decades ago and "became a living Buddha".
Kato's family is currently being investigated for fraud as they have received 9.5 million yen ($109,000) in widower's pension payments after the death of Kato's wife six years ago and recently withdrew some of the funds.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10809128
Tokyo's Oldest Man Dead For 30 Years
Officials in were under the impression that Sogen Kato was the oldest living man in Tokyo until they recently went to his home to wish him a happy 111th birthday. They made a shocking discovery when they learned that Mr. Kato had died. Quite possibly Mr. Kato could have died as many as thirty years ago.
Kato's family has denied visits from welfare officials before. On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, police forced their way into the home and found Mr. Kato's mummified remains in his bed.
According to Mr. Kato's family, he confined himself to his bedroom more than three decades ago and "became a living Buddha".
Kato's family is currently being investigated for fraud as they have received 9.5 million yen ($109,000) in widower's pension payments after the death of Kato's wife six years ago and recently withdrew some of the funds.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10809128
Kato's family has denied visits from welfare officials before. On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, police forced their way into the home and found Mr. Kato's mummified remains in his bed.
According to Mr. Kato's family, he confined himself to his bedroom more than three decades ago and "became a living Buddha".
Kato's family is currently being investigated for fraud as they have received 9.5 million yen ($109,000) in widower's pension payments after the death of Kato's wife six years ago and recently withdrew some of the funds.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10809128
Australian Television: Tangle, Episode 2.2
Tangle
Season Two, Episode Two
Original Air Date: July 27, 2010
Life slowly starts to get back to normal for everyone following Vince's death. Gabriel is becoming ever more distant to Ally as his and Nat's affair continues. The tension in Christine and Tim's marriage grows. Nat faces trouble with a colleague. Ally and Gabriel find Vince's will in his office and Tim gets Ally to sign the papers for the land sale Vince was working on when he died. Ally learns about Gabriel and Nat's affair. Three months later, Ally and the kids have moved into a new house and Nat is invited to move in. Romeo has anger issues to deal with. Christine and Tim both have great news to celebrate.
After last weeks somber goodbye to Vince Kovac, this weeks show starts off running with the tangled web that is the lives of the characters. The family and friends who came in to pay their respects to Vince go home and everyone goes back to their normal routines.
Nat and Gabriel are still having sex virtually every time they see each other. He's not very happy and is struggling with a whole host of emotions over Vince's death and how he does or doesn't feel about Ally. I knew it would only be a matter of time before Ally learned of Nat and Gabriel's relationship and wondered how she would react to it. It wasn't good.
Nat is true to form. The producer that refused to give her the weather girl job wants to replace her on her job with a younger woman. Scheming Nat refuses to let that happen and starts planting the seeds of revenge against her nemesis. I can only imagine that, at some point, her scheming is going to get her into trouble and we'll be left with one very unhappy Nat.
The tension in Christine and Tim's marriage seems to be building at the start of the episode but as the show progresses it doesn't seem so bad. In the first season, Christine seemed a bit selfish and controlling but she doesn't seem that way now. She appears to have a lighter attitude this season and I like that.
In the last six minutes of the show, we skip ahead three months to see that Ally and the kids are starting to build a new life without Vince. They have moved into a new home. After the disappointment and anger of learning of the affair between Nat and Gabriel, Ally has become friends with her sister once again and asks her to move in with her and the kids. Both Christine and Tim have great career news to celebrate while Romeo appears to be dealing with his issues with anger.
These new developments can only lead to more complications and problems for our characters down the road. Tim's assistant didn't seem too pleased about Christine's new job. Nat tells Ally she must have Gabriel back in her life.
Tangle certainly doesn't disappoint if you're looking for a show with complicated twists and turns and complex and interesting characters. The only problem I had with this episode was it seemed like the hour was over before it even started.
Season Two, Episode Two
Original Air Date: July 27, 2010
Life slowly starts to get back to normal for everyone following Vince's death. Gabriel is becoming ever more distant to Ally as his and Nat's affair continues. The tension in Christine and Tim's marriage grows. Nat faces trouble with a colleague. Ally and Gabriel find Vince's will in his office and Tim gets Ally to sign the papers for the land sale Vince was working on when he died. Ally learns about Gabriel and Nat's affair. Three months later, Ally and the kids have moved into a new house and Nat is invited to move in. Romeo has anger issues to deal with. Christine and Tim both have great news to celebrate.
After last weeks somber goodbye to Vince Kovac, this weeks show starts off running with the tangled web that is the lives of the characters. The family and friends who came in to pay their respects to Vince go home and everyone goes back to their normal routines.
Nat and Gabriel are still having sex virtually every time they see each other. He's not very happy and is struggling with a whole host of emotions over Vince's death and how he does or doesn't feel about Ally. I knew it would only be a matter of time before Ally learned of Nat and Gabriel's relationship and wondered how she would react to it. It wasn't good.
Nat is true to form. The producer that refused to give her the weather girl job wants to replace her on her job with a younger woman. Scheming Nat refuses to let that happen and starts planting the seeds of revenge against her nemesis. I can only imagine that, at some point, her scheming is going to get her into trouble and we'll be left with one very unhappy Nat.
The tension in Christine and Tim's marriage seems to be building at the start of the episode but as the show progresses it doesn't seem so bad. In the first season, Christine seemed a bit selfish and controlling but she doesn't seem that way now. She appears to have a lighter attitude this season and I like that.
In the last six minutes of the show, we skip ahead three months to see that Ally and the kids are starting to build a new life without Vince. They have moved into a new home. After the disappointment and anger of learning of the affair between Nat and Gabriel, Ally has become friends with her sister once again and asks her to move in with her and the kids. Both Christine and Tim have great career news to celebrate while Romeo appears to be dealing with his issues with anger.
These new developments can only lead to more complications and problems for our characters down the road. Tim's assistant didn't seem too pleased about Christine's new job. Nat tells Ally she must have Gabriel back in her life.
Tangle certainly doesn't disappoint if you're looking for a show with complicated twists and turns and complex and interesting characters. The only problem I had with this episode was it seemed like the hour was over before it even started.
Australian Television: Tangle, Episode 2.2
Tangle
Season Two, Episode Two
Original Air Date: July 27, 2010
Life slowly starts to get back to normal for everyone following Vince's death. Gabriel is becoming ever more distant to Ally as his and Nat's affair continues. The tension in Christine and Tim's marriage grows. Nat faces trouble with a colleague. Ally and Gabriel find Vince's will in his office and Tim gets Ally to sign the papers for the land sale Vince was working on when he died. Ally learns about Gabriel and Nat's affair. Three months later, Ally and the kids have moved into a new house and Nat is invited to move in. Romeo has anger issues to deal with. Christine and Tim both have great news to celebrate.
After last weeks somber goodbye to Vince Kovac, this weeks show starts off running with the tangled web that is the lives of the characters. The family and friends who came in to pay their respects to Vince go home and everyone goes back to their normal routines.
Nat and Gabriel are still having sex virtually every time they see each other. He's not very happy and is struggling with a whole host of emotions over Vince's death and how he does or doesn't feel about Ally. I knew it would only be a matter of time before Ally learned of Nat and Gabriel's relationship and wondered how she would react to it. It wasn't good.
Nat is true to form. The producer that refused to give her the weather girl job wants to replace her on her job with a younger woman. Scheming Nat refuses to let that happen and starts planting the seeds of revenge against her nemesis. I can only imagine that, at some point, her scheming is going to get her into trouble and we'll be left with one very unhappy Nat.
The tension in Christine and Tim's marriage seems to be building at the start of the episode but as the show progresses it doesn't seem so bad. In the first season, Christine seemed a bit selfish and controlling but she doesn't seem that way now. She appears to have a lighter attitude this season and I like that.
In the last six minutes of the show, we skip ahead three months to see that Ally and the kids are starting to build a new life without Vince. They have moved into a new home. After the disappointment and anger of learning of the affair between Nat and Gabriel, Ally has become friends with her sister once again and asks her to move in with her and the kids. Both Christine and Tim have great career news to celebrate while Romeo appears to be dealing with his issues with anger.
These new developments can only lead to more complications and problems for our characters down the road. Tim's assistant didn't seem too pleased about Christine's new job. Nat tells Ally she must have Gabriel back in her life.
Tangle certainly doesn't disappoint if you're looking for a show with complicated twists and turns and complex and interesting characters. The only problem I had with this episode was it seemed like the hour was over before it even started.
Season Two, Episode Two
Original Air Date: July 27, 2010
Life slowly starts to get back to normal for everyone following Vince's death. Gabriel is becoming ever more distant to Ally as his and Nat's affair continues. The tension in Christine and Tim's marriage grows. Nat faces trouble with a colleague. Ally and Gabriel find Vince's will in his office and Tim gets Ally to sign the papers for the land sale Vince was working on when he died. Ally learns about Gabriel and Nat's affair. Three months later, Ally and the kids have moved into a new house and Nat is invited to move in. Romeo has anger issues to deal with. Christine and Tim both have great news to celebrate.
After last weeks somber goodbye to Vince Kovac, this weeks show starts off running with the tangled web that is the lives of the characters. The family and friends who came in to pay their respects to Vince go home and everyone goes back to their normal routines.
Nat and Gabriel are still having sex virtually every time they see each other. He's not very happy and is struggling with a whole host of emotions over Vince's death and how he does or doesn't feel about Ally. I knew it would only be a matter of time before Ally learned of Nat and Gabriel's relationship and wondered how she would react to it. It wasn't good.
Nat is true to form. The producer that refused to give her the weather girl job wants to replace her on her job with a younger woman. Scheming Nat refuses to let that happen and starts planting the seeds of revenge against her nemesis. I can only imagine that, at some point, her scheming is going to get her into trouble and we'll be left with one very unhappy Nat.
The tension in Christine and Tim's marriage seems to be building at the start of the episode but as the show progresses it doesn't seem so bad. In the first season, Christine seemed a bit selfish and controlling but she doesn't seem that way now. She appears to have a lighter attitude this season and I like that.
In the last six minutes of the show, we skip ahead three months to see that Ally and the kids are starting to build a new life without Vince. They have moved into a new home. After the disappointment and anger of learning of the affair between Nat and Gabriel, Ally has become friends with her sister once again and asks her to move in with her and the kids. Both Christine and Tim have great career news to celebrate while Romeo appears to be dealing with his issues with anger.
These new developments can only lead to more complications and problems for our characters down the road. Tim's assistant didn't seem too pleased about Christine's new job. Nat tells Ally she must have Gabriel back in her life.
Tangle certainly doesn't disappoint if you're looking for a show with complicated twists and turns and complex and interesting characters. The only problem I had with this episode was it seemed like the hour was over before it even started.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Smuggled Tortoises and Frogs Seized in Malaysia
In mid, July, two Malagasy women were arrested after attempting to smuggle almost 400 rare Madagascar tortoises and more than 40 tomato frogs in their luggage through the Kuala Lumpur airport. This is the second time smuggled animals have been discovered by officials in just a month. The Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises and frogs were destined for pet shops or to be used as food.
The Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises recently discovered in Kuala Lumpur are extremely rare. The trade of exotic animals is highly illegal and highly profitable, thus, it is thriving. Madagascar is a prime source of profitable fare as the animals and plants on the island are, for the most part, unique only to Madagascar.
For more information you can read an article from BBC News.
The Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises recently discovered in Kuala Lumpur are extremely rare. The trade of exotic animals is highly illegal and highly profitable, thus, it is thriving. Madagascar is a prime source of profitable fare as the animals and plants on the island are, for the most part, unique only to Madagascar.
For more information you can read an article from BBC News.
Smuggled Tortoises and Frogs Seized in Malaysia
In mid, July, two Malagasy women were arrested after attempting to smuggle almost 400 rare Madagascar tortoises and more than 40 tomato frogs in their luggage through the Kuala Lumpur airport. This is the second time smuggled animals have been discovered by officials in just a month. The Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises and frogs were destined for pet shops or to be used as food.
The Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises recently discovered in Kuala Lumpur are extremely rare. The trade of exotic animals is highly illegal and highly profitable, thus, it is thriving. Madagascar is a prime source of profitable fare as the animals and plants on the island are, for the most part, unique only to Madagascar.
For more information you can read an article from BBC News.
The Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises recently discovered in Kuala Lumpur are extremely rare. The trade of exotic animals is highly illegal and highly profitable, thus, it is thriving. Madagascar is a prime source of profitable fare as the animals and plants on the island are, for the most part, unique only to Madagascar.
For more information you can read an article from BBC News.
Australian Television: City Homicide, Episode 4.4 "Protection"
City Homicide
Season Four, Episode Four, Protection
Original Air Date: July 28, 2010
A bodyguard and his client are murdered by a masked gunman. The detectives must unravel the mystery of who the client really was and why someone would want him dead. They aren't the only ones investigating the crime. The bodyguards best mate is also wanting to know who killed his mate and why and make them pay for it. Meanwhile, Matt and Emma are having problems.
Detective Kingston is quite tough in this episode. She's definitely got a kick-in-the-door style about her! I know a lot of viewers don't like Kingston but I do. I've liked her from the get go. She had a rocky start in Homicide but Kingston has certainly learned a lot since first stepping in blood at her very first homicide crime scene.
I've never cared for Superintendent Beck. He's always seemed like a creepy and shady figure to me and a totally bent cop. We learn the truth about him in this episode.
I've liked Terry Jarvis from the second he first appeared on the show. He doesn't care what he says or who he says it to. He's always proven himself to be sharp and on top of everything. Protection only served to strengthen my liking of him.
We're through two episodes now without Simon Joyner and you know what? The show is as strong and interesting as it was with him in it. Sure, I miss Simon but the high quality of the writing and acting allows actors to come and go and the show remain top-notch. Season four is off to a good start, I think. I'm looking forward to next weeks episode!
Season Four, Episode Four, Protection
Original Air Date: July 28, 2010
A bodyguard and his client are murdered by a masked gunman. The detectives must unravel the mystery of who the client really was and why someone would want him dead. They aren't the only ones investigating the crime. The bodyguards best mate is also wanting to know who killed his mate and why and make them pay for it. Meanwhile, Matt and Emma are having problems.
Detective Kingston is quite tough in this episode. She's definitely got a kick-in-the-door style about her! I know a lot of viewers don't like Kingston but I do. I've liked her from the get go. She had a rocky start in Homicide but Kingston has certainly learned a lot since first stepping in blood at her very first homicide crime scene.
I've never cared for Superintendent Beck. He's always seemed like a creepy and shady figure to me and a totally bent cop. We learn the truth about him in this episode.
I've liked Terry Jarvis from the second he first appeared on the show. He doesn't care what he says or who he says it to. He's always proven himself to be sharp and on top of everything. Protection only served to strengthen my liking of him.
We're through two episodes now without Simon Joyner and you know what? The show is as strong and interesting as it was with him in it. Sure, I miss Simon but the high quality of the writing and acting allows actors to come and go and the show remain top-notch. Season four is off to a good start, I think. I'm looking forward to next weeks episode!
Australian Television: City Homicide, Episode 4.4 "Protection"
City Homicide
Season Four, Episode Four, Protection
Original Air Date: July 28, 2010
A bodyguard and his client are murdered by a masked gunman. The detectives must unravel the mystery of who the client really was and why someone would want him dead. They aren't the only ones investigating the crime. The bodyguards best mate is also wanting to know who killed his mate and why and make them pay for it. Meanwhile, Matt and Emma are having problems.
Detective Kingston is quite tough in this episode. She's definitely got a kick-in-the-door style about her! I know a lot of viewers don't like Kingston but I do. I've liked her from the get go. She had a rocky start in Homicide but Kingston has certainly learned a lot since first stepping in blood at her very first homicide crime scene.
I've never cared for Superintendent Beck. He's always seemed like a creepy and shady figure to me and a totally bent cop. We learn the truth about him in this episode.
I've liked Terry Jarvis from the second he first appeared on the show. He doesn't care what he says or who he says it to. He's always proven himself to be sharp and on top of everything. Protection only served to strengthen my liking of him.
We're through two episodes now without Simon Joyner and you know what? The show is as strong and interesting as it was with him in it. Sure, I miss Simon but the high quality of the writing and acting allows actors to come and go and the show remain top-notch. Season four is off to a good start, I think. I'm looking forward to next weeks episode!
Season Four, Episode Four, Protection
Original Air Date: July 28, 2010
A bodyguard and his client are murdered by a masked gunman. The detectives must unravel the mystery of who the client really was and why someone would want him dead. They aren't the only ones investigating the crime. The bodyguards best mate is also wanting to know who killed his mate and why and make them pay for it. Meanwhile, Matt and Emma are having problems.
Detective Kingston is quite tough in this episode. She's definitely got a kick-in-the-door style about her! I know a lot of viewers don't like Kingston but I do. I've liked her from the get go. She had a rocky start in Homicide but Kingston has certainly learned a lot since first stepping in blood at her very first homicide crime scene.
I've never cared for Superintendent Beck. He's always seemed like a creepy and shady figure to me and a totally bent cop. We learn the truth about him in this episode.
I've liked Terry Jarvis from the second he first appeared on the show. He doesn't care what he says or who he says it to. He's always proven himself to be sharp and on top of everything. Protection only served to strengthen my liking of him.
We're through two episodes now without Simon Joyner and you know what? The show is as strong and interesting as it was with him in it. Sure, I miss Simon but the high quality of the writing and acting allows actors to come and go and the show remain top-notch. Season four is off to a good start, I think. I'm looking forward to next weeks episode!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill Threatened Sea Turtle Hatchlings Getting a New Chance at Life?
Scientists released hundreds of Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings onto a beach at Padre Island National Seashore in Texas on Monday, July 26, 2010. The tiny, days-old turtles headed into the Gulf of Mexico in an area 400 miles from the oil spill. The little guys have got a lot of danger ahead of them that, sadly, a good many will not survive. Not only must they contend with the threats in nature, they must also deal with the dangers presented by the oil spill.
Loggerhead turtles from Florida were moved to safer eastern Florida waters but the Kemp's ridley turtles were released into the coasts of Texas and Mexico as originally planned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service. Since June, between seven and eight thousand Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings have been released. Biologists are hoping that by time the Kemp's make their way to the spill zone, the mess will have been cleaned up.
Releasing the baby turtles was a move made not without some controversy. The biologists believe that keeping the turtles in captivity until the oil is cleaned up would cause them greater harm than good. Some fear that releasing the fragile and highly endangered turtles into the tainted waters will deal them a major setback.
Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the smallest living sea turtle species. Fully mature, they reach lengths of only 2-3 feet and weight around 100 pounds. They have been on the endangered list since 1973. By 1985 their numbers had dwindled to a dangerously low 7,702. Since the oil spill, 638 sea turtles have been found dead. A staggering 524 of those turtles were Kemp's ridleys.
For more information on the Kemp's ridley sea turtles, and other sea turtles being cared for by conservationists, you can read these articles:
Oily Future for Sea Turtle Hatchlings?
Despite Oil, Baby Turtles Being Released to Gulf
Loggerhead turtles from Florida were moved to safer eastern Florida waters but the Kemp's ridley turtles were released into the coasts of Texas and Mexico as originally planned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service. Since June, between seven and eight thousand Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings have been released. Biologists are hoping that by time the Kemp's make their way to the spill zone, the mess will have been cleaned up.
Releasing the baby turtles was a move made not without some controversy. The biologists believe that keeping the turtles in captivity until the oil is cleaned up would cause them greater harm than good. Some fear that releasing the fragile and highly endangered turtles into the tainted waters will deal them a major setback.
Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the smallest living sea turtle species. Fully mature, they reach lengths of only 2-3 feet and weight around 100 pounds. They have been on the endangered list since 1973. By 1985 their numbers had dwindled to a dangerously low 7,702. Since the oil spill, 638 sea turtles have been found dead. A staggering 524 of those turtles were Kemp's ridleys.
For more information on the Kemp's ridley sea turtles, and other sea turtles being cared for by conservationists, you can read these articles:
Oily Future for Sea Turtle Hatchlings?
Despite Oil, Baby Turtles Being Released to Gulf
Gulf Oil Spill Threatened Sea Turtle Hatchlings Getting a New Chance at Life?
Scientists released hundreds of Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings onto a beach at Padre Island National Seashore in Texas on Monday, July 26, 2010. The tiny, days-old turtles headed into the Gulf of Mexico in an area 400 miles from the oil spill. The little guys have got a lot of danger ahead of them that, sadly, a good many will not survive. Not only must they contend with the threats in nature, they must also deal with the dangers presented by the oil spill.
Loggerhead turtles from Florida were moved to safer eastern Florida waters but the Kemp's ridley turtles were released into the coasts of Texas and Mexico as originally planned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service. Since June, between seven and eight thousand Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings have been released. Biologists are hoping that by time the Kemp's make their way to the spill zone, the mess will have been cleaned up.
Releasing the baby turtles was a move made not without some controversy. The biologists believe that keeping the turtles in captivity until the oil is cleaned up would cause them greater harm than good. Some fear that releasing the fragile and highly endangered turtles into the tainted waters will deal them a major setback.
Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the smallest living sea turtle species. Fully mature, they reach lengths of only 2-3 feet and weight around 100 pounds. They have been on the endangered list since 1973. By 1985 their numbers had dwindled to a dangerously low 7,702. Since the oil spill, 638 sea turtles have been found dead. A staggering 524 of those turtles were Kemp's ridleys.
For more information on the Kemp's ridley sea turtles, and other sea turtles being cared for by conservationists, you can read these articles:
Oily Future for Sea Turtle Hatchlings?
Despite Oil, Baby Turtles Being Released to Gulf
Loggerhead turtles from Florida were moved to safer eastern Florida waters but the Kemp's ridley turtles were released into the coasts of Texas and Mexico as originally planned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service. Since June, between seven and eight thousand Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings have been released. Biologists are hoping that by time the Kemp's make their way to the spill zone, the mess will have been cleaned up.
Releasing the baby turtles was a move made not without some controversy. The biologists believe that keeping the turtles in captivity until the oil is cleaned up would cause them greater harm than good. Some fear that releasing the fragile and highly endangered turtles into the tainted waters will deal them a major setback.
Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the smallest living sea turtle species. Fully mature, they reach lengths of only 2-3 feet and weight around 100 pounds. They have been on the endangered list since 1973. By 1985 their numbers had dwindled to a dangerously low 7,702. Since the oil spill, 638 sea turtles have been found dead. A staggering 524 of those turtles were Kemp's ridleys.
For more information on the Kemp's ridley sea turtles, and other sea turtles being cared for by conservationists, you can read these articles:
Oily Future for Sea Turtle Hatchlings?
Despite Oil, Baby Turtles Being Released to Gulf
Rare Otter Sighted in Malaysia
A photograph taken in Malaysia's Sabah state in the latter part of 2008 has given scientists a glimmer of hope. The photograph was of a hairy-nosed otter. The animal is often thought to be the rarest otter in Asia because it has been hunted for meat and its fur and due to development of its habitat.
The otter was photographed by a remote-controlled camera being used by researchers in a forest reserve. After studying the photograph for two years the researchers are hopeful they truly do have an image of a hairy-nosed otter. The otter, once believed to be extinct, has been sighted in Vietnam and Cambodia.
It has been more than 100 years since this species of otter has been seen in Malaysia.
Hopefully, the sightings and the photograph means this cute little guy truly is still alive and kicking and will be for a long time!
For more information and to see a photo of the otter, you can read this article.
The otter was photographed by a remote-controlled camera being used by researchers in a forest reserve. After studying the photograph for two years the researchers are hopeful they truly do have an image of a hairy-nosed otter. The otter, once believed to be extinct, has been sighted in Vietnam and Cambodia.
It has been more than 100 years since this species of otter has been seen in Malaysia.
Hopefully, the sightings and the photograph means this cute little guy truly is still alive and kicking and will be for a long time!
For more information and to see a photo of the otter, you can read this article.
Rare Otter Sighted in Malaysia
A photograph taken in Malaysia's Sabah state in the latter part of 2008 has given scientists a glimmer of hope. The photograph was of a hairy-nosed otter. The animal is often thought to be the rarest otter in Asia because it has been hunted for meat and its fur and due to development of its habitat.
The otter was photographed by a remote-controlled camera being used by researchers in a forest reserve. After studying the photograph for two years the researchers are hopeful they truly do have an image of a hairy-nosed otter. The otter, once believed to be extinct, has been sighted in Vietnam and Cambodia.
It has been more than 100 years since this species of otter has been seen in Malaysia.
Hopefully, the sightings and the photograph means this cute little guy truly is still alive and kicking and will be for a long time!
For more information and to see a photo of the otter, you can read this article.
The otter was photographed by a remote-controlled camera being used by researchers in a forest reserve. After studying the photograph for two years the researchers are hopeful they truly do have an image of a hairy-nosed otter. The otter, once believed to be extinct, has been sighted in Vietnam and Cambodia.
It has been more than 100 years since this species of otter has been seen in Malaysia.
Hopefully, the sightings and the photograph means this cute little guy truly is still alive and kicking and will be for a long time!
For more information and to see a photo of the otter, you can read this article.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Sunday Funnies: What's in a Name?
A psychiatrist was conducting a group therapy session with four young mothers and their small children.
"You all have obsessions," he observed. To the first mother: "Mary," he said, "You are obsessed with eating. You've even named your daughter Candy."
He turned to the second Mom: "Ann, Your obsession is with money. Again, it manifests itself in your child's name, Penny."
He turned to the third mom, Joyce: "Your obsession is alcohol. This too shows itself in your child's name is Brandy."
At this point, the fourth mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her little boy by the hand and whispered, "Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what he's talking about. Let's go pick up Peter and Willy from school and get some dinner."
"You all have obsessions," he observed. To the first mother: "Mary," he said, "You are obsessed with eating. You've even named your daughter Candy."
He turned to the second Mom: "Ann, Your obsession is with money. Again, it manifests itself in your child's name, Penny."
He turned to the third mom, Joyce: "Your obsession is alcohol. This too shows itself in your child's name is Brandy."
At this point, the fourth mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her little boy by the hand and whispered, "Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what he's talking about. Let's go pick up Peter and Willy from school and get some dinner."
Sunday Funnies: What's in a Name?
A psychiatrist was conducting a group therapy session with four young mothers and their small children.
"You all have obsessions," he observed. To the first mother: "Mary," he said, "You are obsessed with eating. You've even named your daughter Candy."
He turned to the second Mom: "Ann, Your obsession is with money. Again, it manifests itself in your child's name, Penny."
He turned to the third mom, Joyce: "Your obsession is alcohol. This too shows itself in your child's name is Brandy."
At this point, the fourth mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her little boy by the hand and whispered, "Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what he's talking about. Let's go pick up Peter and Willy from school and get some dinner."
"You all have obsessions," he observed. To the first mother: "Mary," he said, "You are obsessed with eating. You've even named your daughter Candy."
He turned to the second Mom: "Ann, Your obsession is with money. Again, it manifests itself in your child's name, Penny."
He turned to the third mom, Joyce: "Your obsession is alcohol. This too shows itself in your child's name is Brandy."
At this point, the fourth mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her little boy by the hand and whispered, "Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what he's talking about. Let's go pick up Peter and Willy from school and get some dinner."
CDN Television: Rookie Blue, Episode 1.5 "Broad Daylight"
Rookie Blue
Season One, Episode Five, Broad Daylight
Original Air Date: July 22, 2010
The main case this week was a string of B&E's, one of which, resulted in an injury to a maid at the house being robbed. Nash doesn't want anyone to know she has a child because she doesn't want them to see her differently. Diaz's girlfriend wants him to propose to her and Epstein thinks Diaz should stay a single man. McNally spends the night with Callaghan but leaves before he wakes up. Diaz and Epstein stake out a wedding where they think the burglars will strike next and end up revealing a little too much about themselves to Shaw and a female detective monitoring them in the van.
The main case this week was pretty straightforward. The police were investigating a string of B&E's and when they thought they had their guys at one crime scene it turned out to be something else entirely. It does provide a good way for one of our rookies to screw up yet again. This time, it isn't just McNally making the mistakes. Nash steps into it this time.
Nash is wanting to keep the fact she has a child secret from everyone else in the department because she wants to be seen as a cop and not as a mum that's also a cop. Not even Detective Barker knows about her son. Things don't exactly go as she plans and her secret is out. It isn't as bad as she thought and even Barker is more accepting of her son than I thought he would be. Nash's ex, and the father of her son, is a bit selfish. His son seems more like a burden to him than anything as he wants to have his fun with his new girlfriend instead of taking care of his child.
Peck continues to be super annoying. She doesn't really do anything other than cause trouble. At some point later on that may play a big part but for right now, she just gets on my nerves. Diaz doesn't really seem to keen on the thought of getting married despite the fact that he's basically been given an ultimatum by his girlfriend. Epstein wants Diaz to stay single so they can continue enjoying the wild bachelor life. I don't think Epstein quite counted on Diaz's girlfriend being gorgeous.
Swarek gave McNally a warning about Callaghan that Mr. Pretty Boy Detective always chooses a new rookie each year to chase after which she brushes off. I know Mr. Pretty Boy Detective can't be all he's cracked up to be and McNally has some issues she needs to work through.
All in all, this was a quiet week. Nothing major happened and the show seemed to be focused more on the characters this week instead of the crime, particularly Nash.
Season One, Episode Five, Broad Daylight
Original Air Date: July 22, 2010
The main case this week was a string of B&E's, one of which, resulted in an injury to a maid at the house being robbed. Nash doesn't want anyone to know she has a child because she doesn't want them to see her differently. Diaz's girlfriend wants him to propose to her and Epstein thinks Diaz should stay a single man. McNally spends the night with Callaghan but leaves before he wakes up. Diaz and Epstein stake out a wedding where they think the burglars will strike next and end up revealing a little too much about themselves to Shaw and a female detective monitoring them in the van.
The main case this week was pretty straightforward. The police were investigating a string of B&E's and when they thought they had their guys at one crime scene it turned out to be something else entirely. It does provide a good way for one of our rookies to screw up yet again. This time, it isn't just McNally making the mistakes. Nash steps into it this time.
Nash is wanting to keep the fact she has a child secret from everyone else in the department because she wants to be seen as a cop and not as a mum that's also a cop. Not even Detective Barker knows about her son. Things don't exactly go as she plans and her secret is out. It isn't as bad as she thought and even Barker is more accepting of her son than I thought he would be. Nash's ex, and the father of her son, is a bit selfish. His son seems more like a burden to him than anything as he wants to have his fun with his new girlfriend instead of taking care of his child.
Peck continues to be super annoying. She doesn't really do anything other than cause trouble. At some point later on that may play a big part but for right now, she just gets on my nerves. Diaz doesn't really seem to keen on the thought of getting married despite the fact that he's basically been given an ultimatum by his girlfriend. Epstein wants Diaz to stay single so they can continue enjoying the wild bachelor life. I don't think Epstein quite counted on Diaz's girlfriend being gorgeous.
Swarek gave McNally a warning about Callaghan that Mr. Pretty Boy Detective always chooses a new rookie each year to chase after which she brushes off. I know Mr. Pretty Boy Detective can't be all he's cracked up to be and McNally has some issues she needs to work through.
All in all, this was a quiet week. Nothing major happened and the show seemed to be focused more on the characters this week instead of the crime, particularly Nash.
CDN Television: Rookie Blue, Episode 1.5 "Broad Daylight"
Rookie Blue
Season One, Episode Five, Broad Daylight
Original Air Date: July 22, 2010
The main case this week was a string of B&E's, one of which, resulted in an injury to a maid at the house being robbed. Nash doesn't want anyone to know she has a child because she doesn't want them to see her differently. Diaz's girlfriend wants him to propose to her and Epstein thinks Diaz should stay a single man. McNally spends the night with Callaghan but leaves before he wakes up. Diaz and Epstein stake out a wedding where they think the burglars will strike next and end up revealing a little too much about themselves to Shaw and a female detective monitoring them in the van.
The main case this week was pretty straightforward. The police were investigating a string of B&E's and when they thought they had their guys at one crime scene it turned out to be something else entirely. It does provide a good way for one of our rookies to screw up yet again. This time, it isn't just McNally making the mistakes. Nash steps into it this time.
Nash is wanting to keep the fact she has a child secret from everyone else in the department because she wants to be seen as a cop and not as a mum that's also a cop. Not even Detective Barker knows about her son. Things don't exactly go as she plans and her secret is out. It isn't as bad as she thought and even Barker is more accepting of her son than I thought he would be. Nash's ex, and the father of her son, is a bit selfish. His son seems more like a burden to him than anything as he wants to have his fun with his new girlfriend instead of taking care of his child.
Peck continues to be super annoying. She doesn't really do anything other than cause trouble. At some point later on that may play a big part but for right now, she just gets on my nerves. Diaz doesn't really seem to keen on the thought of getting married despite the fact that he's basically been given an ultimatum by his girlfriend. Epstein wants Diaz to stay single so they can continue enjoying the wild bachelor life. I don't think Epstein quite counted on Diaz's girlfriend being gorgeous.
Swarek gave McNally a warning about Callaghan that Mr. Pretty Boy Detective always chooses a new rookie each year to chase after which she brushes off. I know Mr. Pretty Boy Detective can't be all he's cracked up to be and McNally has some issues she needs to work through.
All in all, this was a quiet week. Nothing major happened and the show seemed to be focused more on the characters this week instead of the crime, particularly Nash.
Season One, Episode Five, Broad Daylight
Original Air Date: July 22, 2010
The main case this week was a string of B&E's, one of which, resulted in an injury to a maid at the house being robbed. Nash doesn't want anyone to know she has a child because she doesn't want them to see her differently. Diaz's girlfriend wants him to propose to her and Epstein thinks Diaz should stay a single man. McNally spends the night with Callaghan but leaves before he wakes up. Diaz and Epstein stake out a wedding where they think the burglars will strike next and end up revealing a little too much about themselves to Shaw and a female detective monitoring them in the van.
The main case this week was pretty straightforward. The police were investigating a string of B&E's and when they thought they had their guys at one crime scene it turned out to be something else entirely. It does provide a good way for one of our rookies to screw up yet again. This time, it isn't just McNally making the mistakes. Nash steps into it this time.
Nash is wanting to keep the fact she has a child secret from everyone else in the department because she wants to be seen as a cop and not as a mum that's also a cop. Not even Detective Barker knows about her son. Things don't exactly go as she plans and her secret is out. It isn't as bad as she thought and even Barker is more accepting of her son than I thought he would be. Nash's ex, and the father of her son, is a bit selfish. His son seems more like a burden to him than anything as he wants to have his fun with his new girlfriend instead of taking care of his child.
Peck continues to be super annoying. She doesn't really do anything other than cause trouble. At some point later on that may play a big part but for right now, she just gets on my nerves. Diaz doesn't really seem to keen on the thought of getting married despite the fact that he's basically been given an ultimatum by his girlfriend. Epstein wants Diaz to stay single so they can continue enjoying the wild bachelor life. I don't think Epstein quite counted on Diaz's girlfriend being gorgeous.
Swarek gave McNally a warning about Callaghan that Mr. Pretty Boy Detective always chooses a new rookie each year to chase after which she brushes off. I know Mr. Pretty Boy Detective can't be all he's cracked up to be and McNally has some issues she needs to work through.
All in all, this was a quiet week. Nothing major happened and the show seemed to be focused more on the characters this week instead of the crime, particularly Nash.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Australian Television: City Homicide, Episode 4.3 "Flight Risk"
City Homicide
Season Four, Episode Three, Flight Risk
Original Air Date: July 21, 2010
The team is called in to investigate when a woman is found raped and murdered in her home. An earlier rape leads the detectives to a suspect, a successful businessman who is scheduled to leave Australia for Kuwait in one day forcing the team to work against time to solve the case. One of their own is placed in danger in the course of the investigation. Meanwhile, Bernice Waverley is given a promotion.
Tasma Walton (Senior Sergeant Claudia Leigh) was brilliant in this show. She has played a role in a dozen or so previous episodes of City Homicide but never to this extent. Usually, she serves in an advisory capacity but on this case, she was upfront and tough. Very tough. Without her, the detectives wouldn't have been able to put the case to bed. I didn't care much for S.S. Leigh when she made her first appearance on the show but the more I see her, the more I like the character. It was great to see Leigh have such a large part in this case. I hope we get to see her out front in future episodes as well.
Martin Sacks was perfect as the cold and calculating Daniel Worthington. He was chillingly calm as S.S. Leigh was questioning him, trying to push him into a confession. The harder she pushed the more determined he seemed to stay in complete control of his emotions. He refused to give her the upper hand even though you knew he was seething.
One of my favorite things about this show is how the detectives all work together to solve the crimes. You don't have just one or two going out on their own and working through the case until they get it solved. It's a team effort and this particular case was most definitely a team effort. I think having someone who isn't a regular part of the Homicide squad take the stage helps keep things fresh. They bring a different perspective in and it only serves to spice things up a bit.
I'm wondering if Bernice Waverley's promotion means we won't be seeing her as often as we did when she had Stanley Wolfe's job while he was away. I certainly hope not. I like Bernice. She's a tough cookie.
I enjoyed this episode quite a bit. How could you not when watching Tasma Walton and Martin Sacks engaged in a psychological battle where one refuses to relent to the other? Excellent acting!
Season Four, Episode Three, Flight Risk
Original Air Date: July 21, 2010
The team is called in to investigate when a woman is found raped and murdered in her home. An earlier rape leads the detectives to a suspect, a successful businessman who is scheduled to leave Australia for Kuwait in one day forcing the team to work against time to solve the case. One of their own is placed in danger in the course of the investigation. Meanwhile, Bernice Waverley is given a promotion.
Tasma Walton (Senior Sergeant Claudia Leigh) was brilliant in this show. She has played a role in a dozen or so previous episodes of City Homicide but never to this extent. Usually, she serves in an advisory capacity but on this case, she was upfront and tough. Very tough. Without her, the detectives wouldn't have been able to put the case to bed. I didn't care much for S.S. Leigh when she made her first appearance on the show but the more I see her, the more I like the character. It was great to see Leigh have such a large part in this case. I hope we get to see her out front in future episodes as well.
Martin Sacks was perfect as the cold and calculating Daniel Worthington. He was chillingly calm as S.S. Leigh was questioning him, trying to push him into a confession. The harder she pushed the more determined he seemed to stay in complete control of his emotions. He refused to give her the upper hand even though you knew he was seething.
One of my favorite things about this show is how the detectives all work together to solve the crimes. You don't have just one or two going out on their own and working through the case until they get it solved. It's a team effort and this particular case was most definitely a team effort. I think having someone who isn't a regular part of the Homicide squad take the stage helps keep things fresh. They bring a different perspective in and it only serves to spice things up a bit.
I'm wondering if Bernice Waverley's promotion means we won't be seeing her as often as we did when she had Stanley Wolfe's job while he was away. I certainly hope not. I like Bernice. She's a tough cookie.
I enjoyed this episode quite a bit. How could you not when watching Tasma Walton and Martin Sacks engaged in a psychological battle where one refuses to relent to the other? Excellent acting!
Australian Television: City Homicide, Episode 4.3 "Flight Risk"
City Homicide
Season Four, Episode Three, Flight Risk
Original Air Date: July 21, 2010
The team is called in to investigate when a woman is found raped and murdered in her home. An earlier rape leads the detectives to a suspect, a successful businessman who is scheduled to leave Australia for Kuwait in one day forcing the team to work against time to solve the case. One of their own is placed in danger in the course of the investigation. Meanwhile, Bernice Waverley is given a promotion.
Tasma Walton (Senior Sergeant Claudia Leigh) was brilliant in this show. She has played a role in a dozen or so previous episodes of City Homicide but never to this extent. Usually, she serves in an advisory capacity but on this case, she was upfront and tough. Very tough. Without her, the detectives wouldn't have been able to put the case to bed. I didn't care much for S.S. Leigh when she made her first appearance on the show but the more I see her, the more I like the character. It was great to see Leigh have such a large part in this case. I hope we get to see her out front in future episodes as well.
Martin Sacks was perfect as the cold and calculating Daniel Worthington. He was chillingly calm as S.S. Leigh was questioning him, trying to push him into a confession. The harder she pushed the more determined he seemed to stay in complete control of his emotions. He refused to give her the upper hand even though you knew he was seething.
One of my favorite things about this show is how the detectives all work together to solve the crimes. You don't have just one or two going out on their own and working through the case until they get it solved. It's a team effort and this particular case was most definitely a team effort. I think having someone who isn't a regular part of the Homicide squad take the stage helps keep things fresh. They bring a different perspective in and it only serves to spice things up a bit.
I'm wondering if Bernice Waverley's promotion means we won't be seeing her as often as we did when she had Stanley Wolfe's job while he was away. I certainly hope not. I like Bernice. She's a tough cookie.
I enjoyed this episode quite a bit. How could you not when watching Tasma Walton and Martin Sacks engaged in a psychological battle where one refuses to relent to the other? Excellent acting!
Season Four, Episode Three, Flight Risk
Original Air Date: July 21, 2010
The team is called in to investigate when a woman is found raped and murdered in her home. An earlier rape leads the detectives to a suspect, a successful businessman who is scheduled to leave Australia for Kuwait in one day forcing the team to work against time to solve the case. One of their own is placed in danger in the course of the investigation. Meanwhile, Bernice Waverley is given a promotion.
Tasma Walton (Senior Sergeant Claudia Leigh) was brilliant in this show. She has played a role in a dozen or so previous episodes of City Homicide but never to this extent. Usually, she serves in an advisory capacity but on this case, she was upfront and tough. Very tough. Without her, the detectives wouldn't have been able to put the case to bed. I didn't care much for S.S. Leigh when she made her first appearance on the show but the more I see her, the more I like the character. It was great to see Leigh have such a large part in this case. I hope we get to see her out front in future episodes as well.
Martin Sacks was perfect as the cold and calculating Daniel Worthington. He was chillingly calm as S.S. Leigh was questioning him, trying to push him into a confession. The harder she pushed the more determined he seemed to stay in complete control of his emotions. He refused to give her the upper hand even though you knew he was seething.
One of my favorite things about this show is how the detectives all work together to solve the crimes. You don't have just one or two going out on their own and working through the case until they get it solved. It's a team effort and this particular case was most definitely a team effort. I think having someone who isn't a regular part of the Homicide squad take the stage helps keep things fresh. They bring a different perspective in and it only serves to spice things up a bit.
I'm wondering if Bernice Waverley's promotion means we won't be seeing her as often as we did when she had Stanley Wolfe's job while he was away. I certainly hope not. I like Bernice. She's a tough cookie.
I enjoyed this episode quite a bit. How could you not when watching Tasma Walton and Martin Sacks engaged in a psychological battle where one refuses to relent to the other? Excellent acting!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Australian Television: Tangle, Episode 2.1
Tangle
Season Two, Episode One
Original Air Date: July 20, 2010
The Kovac family deals with the death of Vince as the relatives get together for his funeral. Joe Kovac comes to the funeral and it's clear he and Vince did not get along. Everyone deals with Vince's death in their own way. Christine catches Nat doing drugs with one of Romeo's friends. A tipsy Ally shocks everyone at the wake.
There really isn't too much that can be said about this episode as everything that happened was pretty straightforward. The storyline has picked up a day or two after where we left off at the end of the first season. It was a quiet season opener and all about how the Kovac family, their friends and loved ones are dealing with Vince's death.
Gabriel and Nat are continuing what they started in the last episode of the first season so things aren't quite what they were before between him and Ally. I think just about everyone was doing some kind of drugs or drinking a lot in this show. Vince's wife and children are each having their own problems coping with their loss. The children are sleeping with Ally every night but she doesn't sleep a wink.
I'm expecting some interesting moments in future episodes if Ally learns of Nat and Gabriel's fling and when Tim and Ally meet to discuss Vince's business dealings. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Joe and hopefully learning why he and Vince didn't get along.
Season Two, Episode One
Original Air Date: July 20, 2010
The Kovac family deals with the death of Vince as the relatives get together for his funeral. Joe Kovac comes to the funeral and it's clear he and Vince did not get along. Everyone deals with Vince's death in their own way. Christine catches Nat doing drugs with one of Romeo's friends. A tipsy Ally shocks everyone at the wake.
There really isn't too much that can be said about this episode as everything that happened was pretty straightforward. The storyline has picked up a day or two after where we left off at the end of the first season. It was a quiet season opener and all about how the Kovac family, their friends and loved ones are dealing with Vince's death.
Gabriel and Nat are continuing what they started in the last episode of the first season so things aren't quite what they were before between him and Ally. I think just about everyone was doing some kind of drugs or drinking a lot in this show. Vince's wife and children are each having their own problems coping with their loss. The children are sleeping with Ally every night but she doesn't sleep a wink.
I'm expecting some interesting moments in future episodes if Ally learns of Nat and Gabriel's fling and when Tim and Ally meet to discuss Vince's business dealings. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Joe and hopefully learning why he and Vince didn't get along.
Australian Television: Tangle, Season Two, Episode 1
Tangle
Season Two, Episode One
Original Air Date: July 20, 2010
The Kovac family deals with the death of Vince as the relatives get together for his funeral. Joe Kovac comes to the funeral and it's clear he and Vince did not get along. Everyone deals with Vince's death in their own way. Christine catches Nat doing drugs with one of Romeo's friends. A tipsy Ally shocks everyone at the wake.
There really isn't too much that can be said about this episode as everything that happened was pretty straightforward. The storyline has picked up a day or two after where we left off at the end of the first season. It was a quiet season opener and all about how the Kovac family, their friends and loved ones are dealing with Vince's death.
Gabriel and Nat are continuing what they started in the last episode of the first season so things aren't quite what they were before between him and Ally. I think just about everyone was doing some kind of drugs or drinking a lot in this show. Vince's wife and children are each having their own problems coping with their loss. The children are sleeping with Ally every night but she doesn't sleep a wink.
I'm expecting some interesting moments in future episodes if Ally learns of Nat and Gabriel's fling and when Tim and Ally meet to discuss Vince's business dealings. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Joe and hopefully learning why he and Vince didn't get along.
Season Two, Episode One
Original Air Date: July 20, 2010
The Kovac family deals with the death of Vince as the relatives get together for his funeral. Joe Kovac comes to the funeral and it's clear he and Vince did not get along. Everyone deals with Vince's death in their own way. Christine catches Nat doing drugs with one of Romeo's friends. A tipsy Ally shocks everyone at the wake.
There really isn't too much that can be said about this episode as everything that happened was pretty straightforward. The storyline has picked up a day or two after where we left off at the end of the first season. It was a quiet season opener and all about how the Kovac family, their friends and loved ones are dealing with Vince's death.
Gabriel and Nat are continuing what they started in the last episode of the first season so things aren't quite what they were before between him and Ally. I think just about everyone was doing some kind of drugs or drinking a lot in this show. Vince's wife and children are each having their own problems coping with their loss. The children are sleeping with Ally every night but she doesn't sleep a wink.
I'm expecting some interesting moments in future episodes if Ally learns of Nat and Gabriel's fling and when Tim and Ally meet to discuss Vince's business dealings. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Joe and hopefully learning why he and Vince didn't get along.
A Whale of a Story
When Cape Town Sailing Academy Administrator Paolma Werner and her sailing instructor boyfriend, Ralph Mothes set out for a sail this past Sunday they thought it would be another enjoyable and relaxing excursion. That is, until a 40-ton Southern Right Whale crashed into their 10-meter yacht, The Intrepid.
Werner and Mothes had been watching the whale for about a half hour when it moved to about 100 to 200 meters from the boat then disappeared under water. Next thing they knew, the whale was out of the water and crash against the mast of the boat. While the whale received minor injuries, the mast of the steel boat was destroyed and there was some structural damage. However, the damage wasn't severe enough to sink the boat or cause it to leak. The couple were able to get safely back to shore.
You can find out more information and see a series of 6 photographs taken by an individual on a nearby boat by visiting this article at MSNBC.com. To scroll through the photos, click "Next" on the left side of the page.
Some who have seen the photos and read the article believe this is just a really good fish story helped along by a bit of creative Photoshop work. What do you think?
Werner and Mothes had been watching the whale for about a half hour when it moved to about 100 to 200 meters from the boat then disappeared under water. Next thing they knew, the whale was out of the water and crash against the mast of the boat. While the whale received minor injuries, the mast of the steel boat was destroyed and there was some structural damage. However, the damage wasn't severe enough to sink the boat or cause it to leak. The couple were able to get safely back to shore.
You can find out more information and see a series of 6 photographs taken by an individual on a nearby boat by visiting this article at MSNBC.com. To scroll through the photos, click "Next" on the left side of the page.
Some who have seen the photos and read the article believe this is just a really good fish story helped along by a bit of creative Photoshop work. What do you think?
A Whale of a Story
When Cape Town Sailing Academy Administrator Paolma Werner and her sailing instructor boyfriend, Ralph Mothes set out for a sail this past Sunday they thought it would be another enjoyable and relaxing excursion. That is, until a 40-ton Southern Right Whale crashed into their 10-meter yacht, The Intrepid.
Werner and Mothes had been watching the whale for about a half hour when it moved to about 100 to 200 meters from the boat then disappeared under water. Next thing they knew, the whale was out of the water and crash against the mast of the boat. While the whale received minor injuries, the mast of the steel boat was destroyed and there was some structural damage. However, the damage wasn't severe enough to sink the boat or cause it to leak. The couple were able to get safely back to shore.
You can find out more information and see a series of 6 photographs taken by an individual on a nearby boat by visiting this article at MSNBC.com. To scroll through the photos, click "Next" on the left side of the page.
Some who have seen the photos and read the article believe this is just a really good fish story helped along by a bit of creative Photoshop work. What do you think?
Werner and Mothes had been watching the whale for about a half hour when it moved to about 100 to 200 meters from the boat then disappeared under water. Next thing they knew, the whale was out of the water and crash against the mast of the boat. While the whale received minor injuries, the mast of the steel boat was destroyed and there was some structural damage. However, the damage wasn't severe enough to sink the boat or cause it to leak. The couple were able to get safely back to shore.
You can find out more information and see a series of 6 photographs taken by an individual on a nearby boat by visiting this article at MSNBC.com. To scroll through the photos, click "Next" on the left side of the page.
Some who have seen the photos and read the article believe this is just a really good fish story helped along by a bit of creative Photoshop work. What do you think?
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Music: Slink (A Hymn) by Locksley
This blog isn't a music blog and I don't often post about music. But, the more I listen to this song the more I love it so I just had to mention it. Anyone who watches The Good Guys on Fox has heard this song already. But for those of you that haven't seen the show, not only are you missing out on a great comedy but you're missing out on an awesome song.
Currently, there is no official video for Slink (A Hymn) but you can hear the complete song here. (Is it just me, or does it appear The Good Guys using a different mix of the song rather than just an edited version?) I don't believe the song can currently be purchased anywhere, either. It isn't in their official store yet, anyway. Here's hoping Slink will soon see a single release of its own!
Locksley is a pop rock band that formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 2003. They have two self-released albums to their credit Don't Make Me Wait (2007/2008) and Be In Love (2010) as well as two EP's: Locksley (2005) and Garage Sale (2008). Their style is, by their own description, doo-wop punk. The band consists of Jesse Laz (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Kai Kennedy (lead guitar, vocals), Jordan Laz (bass, vocals) and Sam Bair (drums).
Currently, there is no official video for Slink (A Hymn) but you can hear the complete song here. (Is it just me, or does it appear The Good Guys using a different mix of the song rather than just an edited version?) I don't believe the song can currently be purchased anywhere, either. It isn't in their official store yet, anyway. Here's hoping Slink will soon see a single release of its own!
Locksley is a pop rock band that formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 2003. They have two self-released albums to their credit Don't Make Me Wait (2007/2008) and Be In Love (2010) as well as two EP's: Locksley (2005) and Garage Sale (2008). Their style is, by their own description, doo-wop punk. The band consists of Jesse Laz (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Kai Kennedy (lead guitar, vocals), Jordan Laz (bass, vocals) and Sam Bair (drums).
Music: Slink (A Hymn) by Locksley
This blog isn't a music blog and I don't often post about music. But, the more I listen to this song the more I love it so I just had to mention it. Anyone who watches The Good Guys on Fox has heard this song already. But for those of you that haven't seen the show, not only are you missing out on a great comedy but you're missing out on an awesome song.
Currently, there is no official video for Slink (A Hymn) but you can hear the complete song here. (Is it just me, or does it appear The Good Guys using a different mix of the song rather than just an edited version?) I don't believe the song can currently be purchased anywhere, either. It isn't in their official store yet, anyway. Here's hoping Slink will soon see a single release of its own!
Locksley is a pop rock band that formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 2003. They have two self-released albums to their credit Don't Make Me Wait (2007/2008) and Be In Love (2010) as well as two EP's: Locksley (2005) and Garage Sale (2008). Their style is, by their own description, doo-wop punk. The band consists of Jesse Laz (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Kai Kennedy (lead guitar, vocals), Jordan Laz (bass, vocals) and Sam Bair (drums).
Currently, there is no official video for Slink (A Hymn) but you can hear the complete song here. (Is it just me, or does it appear The Good Guys using a different mix of the song rather than just an edited version?) I don't believe the song can currently be purchased anywhere, either. It isn't in their official store yet, anyway. Here's hoping Slink will soon see a single release of its own!
Locksley is a pop rock band that formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 2003. They have two self-released albums to their credit Don't Make Me Wait (2007/2008) and Be In Love (2010) as well as two EP's: Locksley (2005) and Garage Sale (2008). Their style is, by their own description, doo-wop punk. The band consists of Jesse Laz (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Kai Kennedy (lead guitar, vocals), Jordan Laz (bass, vocals) and Sam Bair (drums).
The Periodic Table of Swearing
There's nothing like a little bit of humor to make one's day better, is there?
The folks at Modern Toss have come up with a hilariously witty print they call "The Periodic Table of Swearing". The print looks exactly like the Periodic Table of Elements we all came to know and love in science class but with a twist. Instead of learning about the joys of mercury, aluminium and cadmium you are learning about all of the joys of swearing.
The Periodic Table of Swearing can be found here. It is the first print on the page. Click the image for a larger, easier to read version.
The Housefly Identification Chart is good for some laughs as well.
The folks at Modern Toss have come up with a hilariously witty print they call "The Periodic Table of Swearing". The print looks exactly like the Periodic Table of Elements we all came to know and love in science class but with a twist. Instead of learning about the joys of mercury, aluminium and cadmium you are learning about all of the joys of swearing.
The Periodic Table of Swearing can be found here. It is the first print on the page. Click the image for a larger, easier to read version.
The Housefly Identification Chart is good for some laughs as well.
The Periodic Table of Swearing
There's nothing like a little bit of humor to make one's day better, is there?
The folks at Modern Toss have come up with a hilariously witty print they call "The Periodic Table of Swearing". The print looks exactly like the Periodic Table of Elements we all came to know and love in science class but with a twist. Instead of learning about the joys of mercury, aluminium and cadmium you are learning about all of the joys of swearing.
The Periodic Table of Swearing can be found here. It is the first print on the page. Click the image for a larger, easier to read version.
The Housefly Identification Chart is good for some laughs as well.
The folks at Modern Toss have come up with a hilariously witty print they call "The Periodic Table of Swearing". The print looks exactly like the Periodic Table of Elements we all came to know and love in science class but with a twist. Instead of learning about the joys of mercury, aluminium and cadmium you are learning about all of the joys of swearing.
The Periodic Table of Swearing can be found here. It is the first print on the page. Click the image for a larger, easier to read version.
The Housefly Identification Chart is good for some laughs as well.
Entertainment: Irving Azoff: Fleetwood Mac to Tour in 2011
Irving Azoff and Michael Rapino, executive chairman and CEO (respectively) of Live Nation Entertainment recently said during an investors meeting that the ticket sales for the top 100 touring bands are down twelve percent this year.
Rapino claims that the press has "scared about every artist" from touring in the fourth quarter of 2010. Major acts have either cancelled dates, seen low takes on the ticket front or cancelled tours altogether. Still, that hasn't stopped Azoff from listing several "big name" artists that will be touring in 2011.
Journey, Kenny Chesney, Neil Diamond, Van Halen and Fleetwood Mac were among the names given by Azoff as artists planning to tour in 2011.
You know, I have absolutely no problem with a band touring in support of a new project. However, the last time Fleetwood Mac had something new to plug was 2003's Say You Will. And, speaking as a former long-time Fleetwood Mac fan, that wasn't really anything to be that proud of. Regardless of how bad Say You Will was, the band still had new material to promote and there were a few new songs being performed live. Then, there was theUnhinged Unleashed tour. That came off as little more than a money-making endeavor full of bland performances and a setlist that was even more stale than a 100-year-old butter cookie. The band didn't even bother to create new promotional material for the Unleashed tour. They simply re-used old Say You Will material.
What will the band be promoting this time around? Rumours: The 1,000th Re-Release? Rumours of the Greatly, Greater, Greatest and Even More Great Hits of Fleetwood Mac? Or perhaps they will be flogging the country version of Rumours that it has been rumored Stevie Nicks is in Nashville working on. Does the world really need to hear Taylor Swift flatly singing Dreams, Carrie Underwood bellowing out Go Your Own Way or Brad Paisley checking the Gold Dust Woman for ticks? I know Stevie loves to grandmother new female artists and she probably leaped at the chance to get to re-make Fleetwood Mac's most successful record because of getting to work with the likes of Swift and Underwood. That still doesn't justify a country version of Rumours, in my humble opinion.
As we all know, just because something is announced doesn't mean it is set in stone when it comes to the entertainment industry. With Dave Stewart having already made quite the issue out of working with Stevie Nicks on material for a solo project for the bedazzled beauty and Nicks returning the favor by appearing on a track on Stewart's new album it will be interesting to see how Stevie manages to fit her solo career in with another outing in the "boys club" she feels Fleetwood Mac has become. Quite frankly, I think Stevie should put herself above the band because at this point, brand new solo material from Stevie is a much better idea than another greatest hits tour from Fleetwood Mac.
Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/a-kinder-friendlier-live-nation-entertainment-maybe-if-the-media-stops-scaring-artists.html
Rapino claims that the press has "scared about every artist" from touring in the fourth quarter of 2010. Major acts have either cancelled dates, seen low takes on the ticket front or cancelled tours altogether. Still, that hasn't stopped Azoff from listing several "big name" artists that will be touring in 2011.
Journey, Kenny Chesney, Neil Diamond, Van Halen and Fleetwood Mac were among the names given by Azoff as artists planning to tour in 2011.
You know, I have absolutely no problem with a band touring in support of a new project. However, the last time Fleetwood Mac had something new to plug was 2003's Say You Will. And, speaking as a former long-time Fleetwood Mac fan, that wasn't really anything to be that proud of. Regardless of how bad Say You Will was, the band still had new material to promote and there were a few new songs being performed live. Then, there was the
What will the band be promoting this time around? Rumours: The 1,000th Re-Release? Rumours of the Greatly, Greater, Greatest and Even More Great Hits of Fleetwood Mac? Or perhaps they will be flogging the country version of Rumours that it has been rumored Stevie Nicks is in Nashville working on. Does the world really need to hear Taylor Swift flatly singing Dreams, Carrie Underwood bellowing out Go Your Own Way or Brad Paisley checking the Gold Dust Woman for ticks? I know Stevie loves to grandmother new female artists and she probably leaped at the chance to get to re-make Fleetwood Mac's most successful record because of getting to work with the likes of Swift and Underwood. That still doesn't justify a country version of Rumours, in my humble opinion.
As we all know, just because something is announced doesn't mean it is set in stone when it comes to the entertainment industry. With Dave Stewart having already made quite the issue out of working with Stevie Nicks on material for a solo project for the bedazzled beauty and Nicks returning the favor by appearing on a track on Stewart's new album it will be interesting to see how Stevie manages to fit her solo career in with another outing in the "boys club" she feels Fleetwood Mac has become. Quite frankly, I think Stevie should put herself above the band because at this point, brand new solo material from Stevie is a much better idea than another greatest hits tour from Fleetwood Mac.
Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/a-kinder-friendlier-live-nation-entertainment-maybe-if-the-media-stops-scaring-artists.html
Entertainment: Irving Azoff: Fleetwood Mac to Tour in 2011
Irving Azoff and Michael Rapino, executive chairman and CEO (respectively) of Live Nation Entertainment recently said during an investors meeting that the ticket sales for the top 100 touring bands are down twelve percent this year.
Rapino claims that the press has "scared about every artist" from touring in the fourth quarter of 2010. Major acts have either cancelled dates, seen low takes on the ticket front or cancelled tours altogether. Still, that hasn't stopped Azoff from listing several "big name" artists that will be touring in 2011.
Journey, Kenny Chesney, Neil Diamond, Van Halen and Fleetwood Mac were among the names given by Azoff as artists planning to tour in 2011.
You know, I have absolutely no problem with a band touring in support of a new project. However, the last time Fleetwood Mac had something new to plug was 2003's Say You Will. And, speaking as a former long-time Fleetwood Mac fan, that wasn't really anything to be that proud of. Regardless of how bad Say You Will was, the band still had new material to promote and there were a few new songs being performed live. Then, there was theUnhinged Unleashed tour. That came off as little more than a money-making endeavor full of bland performances and a setlist that was even more stale than a 100-year-old butter cookie. The band didn't even bother to create new promotional material for the Unleashed tour. They simply re-used old Say You Will material.
What will the band be promoting this time around? Rumours: The 1,000th Re-Release? Rumours of the Greatly, Greater, Greatest and Even More Great Hits of Fleetwood Mac? Or perhaps they will be flogging the country version of Rumours that it has been rumored Stevie Nicks is in Nashville working on. Does the world really need to hear Taylor Swift flatly singing Dreams, Carrie Underwood bellowing out Go Your Own Way or Brad Paisley checking the Gold Dust Woman for ticks? I know Stevie loves to grandmother new female artists and she probably leaped at the chance to get to re-make Fleetwood Mac's most successful record because of getting to work with the likes of Swift and Underwood. That still doesn't justify a country version of Rumours, in my humble opinion.
As we all know, just because something is announced doesn't mean it is set in stone when it comes to the entertainment industry. With Dave Stewart having already made quite the issue out of working with Stevie Nicks on material for a solo project for the bedazzled beauty and Nicks returning the favor by appearing on a track on Stewart's new album it will be interesting to see how Stevie manages to fit her solo career in with another outing in the "boys club" she feels Fleetwood Mac has become. Quite frankly, I think Stevie should put herself above the band because at this point, brand new solo material from Stevie is a much better idea than another greatest hits tour from Fleetwood Mac.
Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/a-kinder-friendlier-live-nation-entertainment-maybe-if-the-media-stops-scaring-artists.html
Rapino claims that the press has "scared about every artist" from touring in the fourth quarter of 2010. Major acts have either cancelled dates, seen low takes on the ticket front or cancelled tours altogether. Still, that hasn't stopped Azoff from listing several "big name" artists that will be touring in 2011.
Journey, Kenny Chesney, Neil Diamond, Van Halen and Fleetwood Mac were among the names given by Azoff as artists planning to tour in 2011.
You know, I have absolutely no problem with a band touring in support of a new project. However, the last time Fleetwood Mac had something new to plug was 2003's Say You Will. And, speaking as a former long-time Fleetwood Mac fan, that wasn't really anything to be that proud of. Regardless of how bad Say You Will was, the band still had new material to promote and there were a few new songs being performed live. Then, there was the
What will the band be promoting this time around? Rumours: The 1,000th Re-Release? Rumours of the Greatly, Greater, Greatest and Even More Great Hits of Fleetwood Mac? Or perhaps they will be flogging the country version of Rumours that it has been rumored Stevie Nicks is in Nashville working on. Does the world really need to hear Taylor Swift flatly singing Dreams, Carrie Underwood bellowing out Go Your Own Way or Brad Paisley checking the Gold Dust Woman for ticks? I know Stevie loves to grandmother new female artists and she probably leaped at the chance to get to re-make Fleetwood Mac's most successful record because of getting to work with the likes of Swift and Underwood. That still doesn't justify a country version of Rumours, in my humble opinion.
As we all know, just because something is announced doesn't mean it is set in stone when it comes to the entertainment industry. With Dave Stewart having already made quite the issue out of working with Stevie Nicks on material for a solo project for the bedazzled beauty and Nicks returning the favor by appearing on a track on Stewart's new album it will be interesting to see how Stevie manages to fit her solo career in with another outing in the "boys club" she feels Fleetwood Mac has become. Quite frankly, I think Stevie should put herself above the band because at this point, brand new solo material from Stevie is a much better idea than another greatest hits tour from Fleetwood Mac.
Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/a-kinder-friendlier-live-nation-entertainment-maybe-if-the-media-stops-scaring-artists.html
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Sunday Funnies: Wilma and Barney Go to Church
Wilma and her husband Barney go to church every Sunday, and during the service Barney always falls asleep. One afternoon Wilma went to the priest and asked him what she could do. The priest handed her a needle and told her to prick Barney with it every time he fell asleep.
The next week at church Barney fell asleep while the priest was talking and when the priest asked "who is our savior?" Wilma poked him with the needle and Barney yelled out JESUS!! Soon after that he went back to sleep. The next question the priest asked: Who is Jesus' Father? Wilma poked him with the needle and Barney yelled out GOD!! then went back to sleep.
The last question the priest asked was what did Eve say to Adam after he impregnated her for the 99th time? Wilma pricked good old Barney with the needle again and he yelled out: IF YOU POKE THAT DAMN THING IN ME ONE MORE TIME I'LL SNAP IT IN HALF AND SHOVE IT UP YOUR ARSE!!
The next week at church Barney fell asleep while the priest was talking and when the priest asked "who is our savior?" Wilma poked him with the needle and Barney yelled out JESUS!! Soon after that he went back to sleep. The next question the priest asked: Who is Jesus' Father? Wilma poked him with the needle and Barney yelled out GOD!! then went back to sleep.
The last question the priest asked was what did Eve say to Adam after he impregnated her for the 99th time? Wilma pricked good old Barney with the needle again and he yelled out: IF YOU POKE THAT DAMN THING IN ME ONE MORE TIME I'LL SNAP IT IN HALF AND SHOVE IT UP YOUR ARSE!!
Sunday Funnies: Wilma and Barney Go to Church
Wilma and her husband Barney go to church every Sunday, and during the service Barney always falls asleep. One afternoon Wilma went to the priest and asked him what she could do. The priest handed her a needle and told her to prick Barney with it every time he fell asleep.
The next week at church Barney fell asleep while the priest was talking and when the priest asked "who is our savior?" Wilma poked him with the needle and Barney yelled out JESUS!! Soon after that he went back to sleep. The next question the priest asked: Who is Jesus' Father? Wilma poked him with the needle and Barney yelled out GOD!! then went back to sleep.
The last question the priest asked was what did Eve say to Adam after he impregnated her for the 99th time? Wilma pricked good old Barney with the needle again and he yelled out: IF YOU POKE THAT DAMN THING IN ME ONE MORE TIME I'LL SNAP IT IN HALF AND SHOVE IT UP YOUR ARSE!!
The next week at church Barney fell asleep while the priest was talking and when the priest asked "who is our savior?" Wilma poked him with the needle and Barney yelled out JESUS!! Soon after that he went back to sleep. The next question the priest asked: Who is Jesus' Father? Wilma poked him with the needle and Barney yelled out GOD!! then went back to sleep.
The last question the priest asked was what did Eve say to Adam after he impregnated her for the 99th time? Wilma pricked good old Barney with the needle again and he yelled out: IF YOU POKE THAT DAMN THING IN ME ONE MORE TIME I'LL SNAP IT IN HALF AND SHOVE IT UP YOUR ARSE!!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Possible Cause of Arthritis in Moose: Malnutrition
It's a condition we generally associate with old age and the wear and tear of life on the joints. Researchers have found a possible new cause for arthritis thanks to studies of animal health. Rather than observing rats and mice, researchers turned their attention to larger subjects: wild moose.
For the past 50 years an ongoing study has revealed that moose suffer from a form of arthritis that is nearly identical to that humans suffer from, osteoarthritis. The results of the half-century study has shown that malnutrition early in the life of the moose played a role in the development of arthritis in the animals.
On Isle Royale, in Lake Superior and Michigan, the study began in 1958. Since then, the skeletal remains of over 4,000 moose killed by harsh winters or wolves have been studied by three generations of scientists. As the moose population increased and food became scarce, cases of osteoarthritis in the moose increased as well. When the population fell and food became more plentiful, cases of arthritis lowered.
Researchers are hoping that the studies they've done with the moose will aid in research of osteoarthritis in humans.
For more information you can read this article.
For the past 50 years an ongoing study has revealed that moose suffer from a form of arthritis that is nearly identical to that humans suffer from, osteoarthritis. The results of the half-century study has shown that malnutrition early in the life of the moose played a role in the development of arthritis in the animals.
On Isle Royale, in Lake Superior and Michigan, the study began in 1958. Since then, the skeletal remains of over 4,000 moose killed by harsh winters or wolves have been studied by three generations of scientists. As the moose population increased and food became scarce, cases of osteoarthritis in the moose increased as well. When the population fell and food became more plentiful, cases of arthritis lowered.
Researchers are hoping that the studies they've done with the moose will aid in research of osteoarthritis in humans.
For more information you can read this article.
Possible Cause of Arthritis in Moose: Malnutrition
It's a condition we generally associate with old age and the wear and tear of life on the joints. Researchers have found a possible new cause for arthritis thanks to studies of animal health. Rather than observing rats and mice, researchers turned their attention to larger subjects: wild moose.
For the past 50 years an ongoing study has revealed that moose suffer from a form of arthritis that is nearly identical to that humans suffer from, osteoarthritis. The results of the half-century study has shown that malnutrition early in the life of the moose played a role in the development of arthritis in the animals.
On Isle Royale, in Lake Superior and Michigan, the study began in 1958. Since then, the skeletal remains of over 4,000 moose killed by harsh winters or wolves have been studied by three generations of scientists. As the moose population increased and food became scarce, cases of osteoarthritis in the moose increased as well. When the population fell and food became more plentiful, cases of arthritis lowered.
Researchers are hoping that the studies they've done with the moose will aid in research of osteoarthritis in humans.
For more information you can read this article.
For the past 50 years an ongoing study has revealed that moose suffer from a form of arthritis that is nearly identical to that humans suffer from, osteoarthritis. The results of the half-century study has shown that malnutrition early in the life of the moose played a role in the development of arthritis in the animals.
On Isle Royale, in Lake Superior and Michigan, the study began in 1958. Since then, the skeletal remains of over 4,000 moose killed by harsh winters or wolves have been studied by three generations of scientists. As the moose population increased and food became scarce, cases of osteoarthritis in the moose increased as well. When the population fell and food became more plentiful, cases of arthritis lowered.
Researchers are hoping that the studies they've done with the moose will aid in research of osteoarthritis in humans.
For more information you can read this article.
CDN Television: Rookie Blue, Episode 1.4, "Signals Crossed"
Rookie Blue
Season One, Episode Four, Signals Crossed
Original Air Date: July 15, 2010
An undercover prostitution operation has been organized with McNally, Peck and Diaz as undercover prostitutes. A rookie was requested for a homicide investigation and Nash volunteers for the assignment getting to work with Detective Callaghan. Epstein is ordered to sit in his patrol car until needed which displeases him since he wants in on the undercover action. While undercover, Diaz is approached by a man looking for his missing son. McNally is ordered back to the Barn when she makes a mistake on the undercover operation and both she and Epstein are called into the bosses office. McNally gets the idea that they can make a deal with Sadie, a prostitute Epstein arrested earlier in the evening, to make a bigger case and redeem themselves. They take the info she gives to and when they learn they need proof, they take Sadie to where the guns are located. She goes in to get a photo and everyone gets into trouble.
There was some good humor in this episode. Diaz was clearly uncomfortable with his roll as a gay hustler. The seasoned veterans had some great laughs at his expense and, I must admit, that just seeing how uncomfortable he was with the entire situation was funny.
Peck seemed entirely too comfortable with the whole trashy hooker thing. She was apparently quite pleased with herself when a John rolled up next to her and propositioned her over McNally. Even if it was my job, I don't think I'd be pleased to be singled out as a hooker over someone else.
It was nice to see Epstein taking a larger role in this episode. He has kind of been in the background for the past three shows.
McNally is still with Mr. Pretty Boy Detective. They seem quite happy together and he does seem like the perfect guy. He remembers the little things, he's nice, he's sensitive. It's got to be too good to be true! There has to be something wrong with him somewhere! But maybe I'm just biased since I'm on Team Sam. I have nothing personal against Mr. Pretty Boy Detective, I really don't.
Rookie Blue has already been renewed for a second season which is great news as I'm still enjoying the show quite a bit.
Season One, Episode Four, Signals Crossed
Original Air Date: July 15, 2010
An undercover prostitution operation has been organized with McNally, Peck and Diaz as undercover prostitutes. A rookie was requested for a homicide investigation and Nash volunteers for the assignment getting to work with Detective Callaghan. Epstein is ordered to sit in his patrol car until needed which displeases him since he wants in on the undercover action. While undercover, Diaz is approached by a man looking for his missing son. McNally is ordered back to the Barn when she makes a mistake on the undercover operation and both she and Epstein are called into the bosses office. McNally gets the idea that they can make a deal with Sadie, a prostitute Epstein arrested earlier in the evening, to make a bigger case and redeem themselves. They take the info she gives to and when they learn they need proof, they take Sadie to where the guns are located. She goes in to get a photo and everyone gets into trouble.
There was some good humor in this episode. Diaz was clearly uncomfortable with his roll as a gay hustler. The seasoned veterans had some great laughs at his expense and, I must admit, that just seeing how uncomfortable he was with the entire situation was funny.
Peck seemed entirely too comfortable with the whole trashy hooker thing. She was apparently quite pleased with herself when a John rolled up next to her and propositioned her over McNally. Even if it was my job, I don't think I'd be pleased to be singled out as a hooker over someone else.
It was nice to see Epstein taking a larger role in this episode. He has kind of been in the background for the past three shows.
McNally is still with Mr. Pretty Boy Detective. They seem quite happy together and he does seem like the perfect guy. He remembers the little things, he's nice, he's sensitive. It's got to be too good to be true! There has to be something wrong with him somewhere! But maybe I'm just biased since I'm on Team Sam. I have nothing personal against Mr. Pretty Boy Detective, I really don't.
Rookie Blue has already been renewed for a second season which is great news as I'm still enjoying the show quite a bit.
CDN Television: Rookie Blue, Episode 1.4, "Signals Crossed"
Rookie Blue
Season One, Episode Four, Signals Crossed
Original Air Date: July 15, 2010
An undercover prostitution operation has been organized with McNally, Peck and Diaz as undercover prostitutes. A rookie was requested for a homicide investigation and Nash volunteers for the assignment getting to work with Detective Callaghan. Epstein is ordered to sit in his patrol car until needed which displeases him since he wants in on the undercover action. While undercover, Diaz is approached by a man looking for his missing son. McNally is ordered back to the Barn when she makes a mistake on the undercover operation and both she and Epstein are called into the bosses office. McNally gets the idea that they can make a deal with Sadie, a prostitute Epstein arrested earlier in the evening, to make a bigger case and redeem themselves. They take the info she gives to and when they learn they need proof, they take Sadie to where the guns are located. She goes in to get a photo and everyone gets into trouble.
There was some good humor in this episode. Diaz was clearly uncomfortable with his roll as a gay hustler. The seasoned veterans had some great laughs at his expense and, I must admit, that just seeing how uncomfortable he was with the entire situation was funny.
Peck seemed entirely too comfortable with the whole trashy hooker thing. She was apparently quite pleased with herself when a John rolled up next to her and propositioned her over McNally. Even if it was my job, I don't think I'd be pleased to be singled out as a hooker over someone else.
It was nice to see Epstein taking a larger role in this episode. He has kind of been in the background for the past three shows.
McNally is still with Mr. Pretty Boy Detective. They seem quite happy together and he does seem like the perfect guy. He remembers the little things, he's nice, he's sensitive. It's got to be too good to be true! There has to be something wrong with him somewhere! But maybe I'm just biased since I'm on Team Sam. I have nothing personal against Mr. Pretty Boy Detective, I really don't.
Rookie Blue has already been renewed for a second season which is great news as I'm still enjoying the show quite a bit.
Season One, Episode Four, Signals Crossed
Original Air Date: July 15, 2010
An undercover prostitution operation has been organized with McNally, Peck and Diaz as undercover prostitutes. A rookie was requested for a homicide investigation and Nash volunteers for the assignment getting to work with Detective Callaghan. Epstein is ordered to sit in his patrol car until needed which displeases him since he wants in on the undercover action. While undercover, Diaz is approached by a man looking for his missing son. McNally is ordered back to the Barn when she makes a mistake on the undercover operation and both she and Epstein are called into the bosses office. McNally gets the idea that they can make a deal with Sadie, a prostitute Epstein arrested earlier in the evening, to make a bigger case and redeem themselves. They take the info she gives to and when they learn they need proof, they take Sadie to where the guns are located. She goes in to get a photo and everyone gets into trouble.
There was some good humor in this episode. Diaz was clearly uncomfortable with his roll as a gay hustler. The seasoned veterans had some great laughs at his expense and, I must admit, that just seeing how uncomfortable he was with the entire situation was funny.
Peck seemed entirely too comfortable with the whole trashy hooker thing. She was apparently quite pleased with herself when a John rolled up next to her and propositioned her over McNally. Even if it was my job, I don't think I'd be pleased to be singled out as a hooker over someone else.
It was nice to see Epstein taking a larger role in this episode. He has kind of been in the background for the past three shows.
McNally is still with Mr. Pretty Boy Detective. They seem quite happy together and he does seem like the perfect guy. He remembers the little things, he's nice, he's sensitive. It's got to be too good to be true! There has to be something wrong with him somewhere! But maybe I'm just biased since I'm on Team Sam. I have nothing personal against Mr. Pretty Boy Detective, I really don't.
Rookie Blue has already been renewed for a second season which is great news as I'm still enjoying the show quite a bit.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Trigger Sells for More Than $260,000
Trigger, the faithful companion and famous horse of legendary 'singing cowboy' Roy Rogers was sold at the New York City auction house Christine's on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 for more than $266,000. RFD-TV in Omaha, Nebraska purchased the stuffed horse from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Missouri. The museum is now closed and the items it housed were put up for auction. The Nebraska television network purchased the horse with plans to include it as part of a museum it hopes to open. They are looking to purchase more of Roy Rogers items at auction for the museum.
Trigger passed away in 1965 one day short of 31 years of age. Rogers, known as the "King of the Cowboys", couldn't bear to bury his friend and had the horse stuffed. Rogers originally purchased the horse for $2,500.
More information, photos of Trigger, Rogers' German Shepherd "Bullet", Rogers wife Dale Evans and more Rogers memorabilia is in this entertainment article.
Trigger passed away in 1965 one day short of 31 years of age. Rogers, known as the "King of the Cowboys", couldn't bear to bury his friend and had the horse stuffed. Rogers originally purchased the horse for $2,500.
More information, photos of Trigger, Rogers' German Shepherd "Bullet", Rogers wife Dale Evans and more Rogers memorabilia is in this entertainment article.
Trigger Sells for More Than $260,000
Trigger, the faithful companion and famous horse of legendary 'singing cowboy' Roy Rogers was sold at the New York City auction house Christine's on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 for more than $266,000. RFD-TV in Omaha, Nebraska purchased the stuffed horse from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Missouri. The museum is now closed and the items it housed were put up for auction. The Nebraska television network purchased the horse with plans to include it as part of a museum it hopes to open. They are looking to purchase more of Roy Rogers items at auction for the museum.
Trigger passed away in 1965 one day short of 31 years of age. Rogers, known as the "King of the Cowboys", couldn't bear to bury his friend and had the horse stuffed. Rogers originally purchased the horse for $2,500.
More information, photos of Trigger, Rogers' German Shepherd "Bullet", Rogers wife Dale Evans and more Rogers memorabilia is in this entertainment article.
Trigger passed away in 1965 one day short of 31 years of age. Rogers, known as the "King of the Cowboys", couldn't bear to bury his friend and had the horse stuffed. Rogers originally purchased the horse for $2,500.
More information, photos of Trigger, Rogers' German Shepherd "Bullet", Rogers wife Dale Evans and more Rogers memorabilia is in this entertainment article.
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season 4, Episodes 1 & 2
City Homicide
Season Four, Episodes 4.1 & 4.2: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! & Good Cop/Bad Cop
Original Air Date: July 14, 2010
Episode 4.1, Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!: The detectives are called in when a drive by shooting aimed at one man claims the life of an innocent man out walking with his wife. Terry Jarvis wants Simon back in service to assist with the case but his request isn't granted. The investigation focuses on two opposing radical rights groups. When two members of one of the groups is attacked, and one killed, the investigation takes a new turn as the body count rises. Meanwhile, Simon faces a shrewd investigator in his misconduct case but is able to return to work when new evidence comes to light. However, his problems return when an a previous suspect in an old case comes back to make a charge against him. When the man turns up dead, Simon calls an old friend, Stanley Wolfe for help.
Episode 4.2, Good Cop/Bad Cop: The investigation into Pullman's murder begins and Simon Joyner becomes the prime suspect. Stanley Wolfe comes to see Simon and is at his apartment when Simon is taken in for questioning on the murder. Stanley is given lead authority into the investigation with Simon. As the investigation proceeds, the evidence stacks up against Simon. Meanwhile, Buchanan's first unsolved case comes back into the forefront for him.
(Please note that the following may contain spoilers. While I try to keep these at an absolute minimum, some aspects of the show are so important that I can't not speak of them but, rest assured, I will step around them carefully.)
Wow! What a show! I've been eagerly awaiting the start of season four of City Homicide ever since the previous season ended in November 2009. Things were tense then for Simon Joyner. Knowing Daniel MacPherson wanted to leave the show to pursue other things, every time I'd watch an older episode of City Homicide I'd wonder just how MacPherson would be exiting the series. As the minutes ticked away until the show started and right up until the last 30 seconds of the episode I was fearful that perhaps, just perhaps, Simon Joyner would be leaving the show in a way to where he could never return, even if just for a small appearance. I thought that the character might die.
I've liked Simon since the beginning. His character has most certainly grown and evolved over the past four years. He started off as a detective that perhaps had a few things to learn but he was good. You knew that with a bit of time he would learn all he needed to know and would end up being one of the seasoned veterans that the younger detectives could look up to. He was driven to do his job well and put the bad guys in jail. He had a vibrant life outside the job and he got along beautifully with his fellow detectives.
As the series progressed, however, Simon changed. He was nearly killed in season one and saw his partner, and new found mentor almost killed as well in the same season. In the second season, Simon, struggling with what happened to him the previous year, was faced with his good friend and fellow homicide detective Duncan Freeman being beaten nearly to death by two escaped convicts out for revenge.
Simon didn't seem to be coping with the stress of the job very well after these three events. He seemed to spiral farther and farther downward into a dark and angry place which led him to commit certain acts that he shouldn't have committed. Some could argue that when he did the things he did, he was doing all the wrong things for the right reasons as his actions led to cases being solved. Even if that were the case, eventually, we knew it would all have to come to a climax and either Simon would be able to walk away from it a man changed, either for better or worse, or he wouldn't walk away from it at all.
All of those questions have been answered now. I admit that I am going to tremendously miss seeing Simon Joyner on City Homicide every week. Not only is Daniel MacPherson a pleasure to look at but Simon Joyner is an awesome character. I think it is amazing and a true testament to strong writing and acting when a character can evolve as much as Simon did. While I don't feel that Simon no longer being in the cast of characters will be the end to City Homicide, there will be a place there where a former favorite used to be but no longer is.
To other aspects of the show...it was awesome seeing Stanley Wolfe again! I was very excited to see Wolfe in the season four trailer. I absolutely adore Shane Bourne and his character. When Stanley took his leave of absence last season I would hope with every new episode that it would be the one where Stanley came back. Finally, he has returned, and he is just as amazing as ever.
The rest of the cast is back and in top form. It felt like the seven or eight months that the series was on break ceased to exist and everything picked right up and carried on. I think the atmosphere of the show kind of changed from season one to two and then to three. Things got darker and heavier, especially once the storyline surrounding Bernice Waverley began and after her son was murdered. This two-part episode almost felt like we were back in season one again. Like everything was fresh and hitting the ground running and ready for action. I like that. Overall, I was very pleased with this episode and found it a great opener for the fourth season. I'm excited to see what John Banas and John Hugginson have in store for us this season. Whatever their plans, I know I will most certainly be right there with them along for the ride!
Welcome back, City Homicide and welcome back Shane Bourne!
(A note about future City Homicide posts: while I'll do my best, due to my Wednesday schedule, I may not always be able to get a post up about the show on Wednesday or even Thursday. Rest assured, I promise to get the post up as quickly as possible.)
Season Four, Episodes 4.1 & 4.2: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! & Good Cop/Bad Cop
Original Air Date: July 14, 2010
Episode 4.1, Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!: The detectives are called in when a drive by shooting aimed at one man claims the life of an innocent man out walking with his wife. Terry Jarvis wants Simon back in service to assist with the case but his request isn't granted. The investigation focuses on two opposing radical rights groups. When two members of one of the groups is attacked, and one killed, the investigation takes a new turn as the body count rises. Meanwhile, Simon faces a shrewd investigator in his misconduct case but is able to return to work when new evidence comes to light. However, his problems return when an a previous suspect in an old case comes back to make a charge against him. When the man turns up dead, Simon calls an old friend, Stanley Wolfe for help.
Episode 4.2, Good Cop/Bad Cop: The investigation into Pullman's murder begins and Simon Joyner becomes the prime suspect. Stanley Wolfe comes to see Simon and is at his apartment when Simon is taken in for questioning on the murder. Stanley is given lead authority into the investigation with Simon. As the investigation proceeds, the evidence stacks up against Simon. Meanwhile, Buchanan's first unsolved case comes back into the forefront for him.
(Please note that the following may contain spoilers. While I try to keep these at an absolute minimum, some aspects of the show are so important that I can't not speak of them but, rest assured, I will step around them carefully.)
Wow! What a show! I've been eagerly awaiting the start of season four of City Homicide ever since the previous season ended in November 2009. Things were tense then for Simon Joyner. Knowing Daniel MacPherson wanted to leave the show to pursue other things, every time I'd watch an older episode of City Homicide I'd wonder just how MacPherson would be exiting the series. As the minutes ticked away until the show started and right up until the last 30 seconds of the episode I was fearful that perhaps, just perhaps, Simon Joyner would be leaving the show in a way to where he could never return, even if just for a small appearance. I thought that the character might die.
I've liked Simon since the beginning. His character has most certainly grown and evolved over the past four years. He started off as a detective that perhaps had a few things to learn but he was good. You knew that with a bit of time he would learn all he needed to know and would end up being one of the seasoned veterans that the younger detectives could look up to. He was driven to do his job well and put the bad guys in jail. He had a vibrant life outside the job and he got along beautifully with his fellow detectives.
As the series progressed, however, Simon changed. He was nearly killed in season one and saw his partner, and new found mentor almost killed as well in the same season. In the second season, Simon, struggling with what happened to him the previous year, was faced with his good friend and fellow homicide detective Duncan Freeman being beaten nearly to death by two escaped convicts out for revenge.
Simon didn't seem to be coping with the stress of the job very well after these three events. He seemed to spiral farther and farther downward into a dark and angry place which led him to commit certain acts that he shouldn't have committed. Some could argue that when he did the things he did, he was doing all the wrong things for the right reasons as his actions led to cases being solved. Even if that were the case, eventually, we knew it would all have to come to a climax and either Simon would be able to walk away from it a man changed, either for better or worse, or he wouldn't walk away from it at all.
All of those questions have been answered now. I admit that I am going to tremendously miss seeing Simon Joyner on City Homicide every week. Not only is Daniel MacPherson a pleasure to look at but Simon Joyner is an awesome character. I think it is amazing and a true testament to strong writing and acting when a character can evolve as much as Simon did. While I don't feel that Simon no longer being in the cast of characters will be the end to City Homicide, there will be a place there where a former favorite used to be but no longer is.
To other aspects of the show...it was awesome seeing Stanley Wolfe again! I was very excited to see Wolfe in the season four trailer. I absolutely adore Shane Bourne and his character. When Stanley took his leave of absence last season I would hope with every new episode that it would be the one where Stanley came back. Finally, he has returned, and he is just as amazing as ever.
The rest of the cast is back and in top form. It felt like the seven or eight months that the series was on break ceased to exist and everything picked right up and carried on. I think the atmosphere of the show kind of changed from season one to two and then to three. Things got darker and heavier, especially once the storyline surrounding Bernice Waverley began and after her son was murdered. This two-part episode almost felt like we were back in season one again. Like everything was fresh and hitting the ground running and ready for action. I like that. Overall, I was very pleased with this episode and found it a great opener for the fourth season. I'm excited to see what John Banas and John Hugginson have in store for us this season. Whatever their plans, I know I will most certainly be right there with them along for the ride!
Welcome back, City Homicide and welcome back Shane Bourne!
(A note about future City Homicide posts: while I'll do my best, due to my Wednesday schedule, I may not always be able to get a post up about the show on Wednesday or even Thursday. Rest assured, I promise to get the post up as quickly as possible.)
Australian Television: City Homicide, Season 4, Episodes 1 & 2
City Homicide
Season Four, Episodes 4.1 & 4.2: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! & Good Cop/Bad Cop
Original Air Date: July 14, 2010
Episode 4.1, Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!: The detectives are called in when a drive by shooting aimed at one man claims the life of an innocent man out walking with his wife. Terry Jarvis wants Simon back in service to assist with the case but his request isn't granted. The investigation focuses on two opposing radical rights groups. When two members of one of the groups is attacked, and one killed, the investigation takes a new turn as the body count rises. Meanwhile, Simon faces a shrewd investigator in his misconduct case but is able to return to work when new evidence comes to light. However, his problems return when an a previous suspect in an old case comes back to make a charge against him. When the man turns up dead, Simon calls an old friend, Stanley Wolfe for help.
Episode 4.2, Good Cop/Bad Cop: The investigation into Pullman's murder begins and Simon Joyner becomes the prime suspect. Stanley Wolfe comes to see Simon and is at his apartment when Simon is taken in for questioning on the murder. Stanley is given lead authority into the investigation with Simon. As the investigation proceeds, the evidence stacks up against Simon. Meanwhile, Buchanan's first unsolved case comes back into the forefront for him.
(Please note that the following may contain spoilers. While I try to keep these at an absolute minimum, some aspects of the show are so important that I can't not speak of them but, rest assured, I will step around them carefully.)
Wow! What a show! I've been eagerly awaiting the start of season four of City Homicide ever since the previous season ended in November 2009. Things were tense then for Simon Joyner. Knowing Daniel MacPherson wanted to leave the show to pursue other things, every time I'd watch an older episode of City Homicide I'd wonder just how MacPherson would be exiting the series. As the minutes ticked away until the show started and right up until the last 30 seconds of the episode I was fearful that perhaps, just perhaps, Simon Joyner would be leaving the show in a way to where he could never return, even if just for a small appearance. I thought that the character might die.
I've liked Simon since the beginning. His character has most certainly grown and evolved over the past four years. He started off as a detective that perhaps had a few things to learn but he was good. You knew that with a bit of time he would learn all he needed to know and would end up being one of the seasoned veterans that the younger detectives could look up to. He was driven to do his job well and put the bad guys in jail. He had a vibrant life outside the job and he got along beautifully with his fellow detectives.
As the series progressed, however, Simon changed. He was nearly killed in season one and saw his partner, and new found mentor almost killed as well in the same season. In the second season, Simon, struggling with what happened to him the previous year, was faced with his good friend and fellow homicide detective Duncan Freeman being beaten nearly to death by two escaped convicts out for revenge.
Simon didn't seem to be coping with the stress of the job very well after these three events. He seemed to spiral farther and farther downward into a dark and angry place which led him to commit certain acts that he shouldn't have committed. Some could argue that when he did the things he did, he was doing all the wrong things for the right reasons as his actions led to cases being solved. Even if that were the case, eventually, we knew it would all have to come to a climax and either Simon would be able to walk away from it a man changed, either for better or worse, or he wouldn't walk away from it at all.
All of those questions have been answered now. I admit that I am going to tremendously miss seeing Simon Joyner on City Homicide every week. Not only is Daniel MacPherson a pleasure to look at but Simon Joyner is an awesome character. I think it is amazing and a true testament to strong writing and acting when a character can evolve as much as Simon did. While I don't feel that Simon no longer being in the cast of characters will be the end to City Homicide, there will be a place there where a former favorite used to be but no longer is.
To other aspects of the show...it was awesome seeing Stanley Wolfe again! I was very excited to see Wolfe in the season four trailer. I absolutely adore Shane Bourne and his character. When Stanley took his leave of absence last season I would hope with every new episode that it would be the one where Stanley came back. Finally, he has returned, and he is just as amazing as ever.
The rest of the cast is back and in top form. It felt like the seven or eight months that the series was on break ceased to exist and everything picked right up and carried on. I think the atmosphere of the show kind of changed from season one to two and then to three. Things got darker and heavier, especially once the storyline surrounding Bernice Waverley began and after her son was murdered. This two-part episode almost felt like we were back in season one again. Like everything was fresh and hitting the ground running and ready for action. I like that. Overall, I was very pleased with this episode and found it a great opener for the fourth season. I'm excited to see what John Banas and John Hugginson have in store for us this season. Whatever their plans, I know I will most certainly be right there with them along for the ride!
Welcome back, City Homicide and welcome back Shane Bourne!
(A note about future City Homicide posts: while I'll do my best, due to my Wednesday schedule, I may not always be able to get a post up about the show on Wednesday or even Thursday. Rest assured, I promise to get the post up as quickly as possible.)
Season Four, Episodes 4.1 & 4.2: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! & Good Cop/Bad Cop
Original Air Date: July 14, 2010
Episode 4.1, Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!: The detectives are called in when a drive by shooting aimed at one man claims the life of an innocent man out walking with his wife. Terry Jarvis wants Simon back in service to assist with the case but his request isn't granted. The investigation focuses on two opposing radical rights groups. When two members of one of the groups is attacked, and one killed, the investigation takes a new turn as the body count rises. Meanwhile, Simon faces a shrewd investigator in his misconduct case but is able to return to work when new evidence comes to light. However, his problems return when an a previous suspect in an old case comes back to make a charge against him. When the man turns up dead, Simon calls an old friend, Stanley Wolfe for help.
Episode 4.2, Good Cop/Bad Cop: The investigation into Pullman's murder begins and Simon Joyner becomes the prime suspect. Stanley Wolfe comes to see Simon and is at his apartment when Simon is taken in for questioning on the murder. Stanley is given lead authority into the investigation with Simon. As the investigation proceeds, the evidence stacks up against Simon. Meanwhile, Buchanan's first unsolved case comes back into the forefront for him.
(Please note that the following may contain spoilers. While I try to keep these at an absolute minimum, some aspects of the show are so important that I can't not speak of them but, rest assured, I will step around them carefully.)
Wow! What a show! I've been eagerly awaiting the start of season four of City Homicide ever since the previous season ended in November 2009. Things were tense then for Simon Joyner. Knowing Daniel MacPherson wanted to leave the show to pursue other things, every time I'd watch an older episode of City Homicide I'd wonder just how MacPherson would be exiting the series. As the minutes ticked away until the show started and right up until the last 30 seconds of the episode I was fearful that perhaps, just perhaps, Simon Joyner would be leaving the show in a way to where he could never return, even if just for a small appearance. I thought that the character might die.
I've liked Simon since the beginning. His character has most certainly grown and evolved over the past four years. He started off as a detective that perhaps had a few things to learn but he was good. You knew that with a bit of time he would learn all he needed to know and would end up being one of the seasoned veterans that the younger detectives could look up to. He was driven to do his job well and put the bad guys in jail. He had a vibrant life outside the job and he got along beautifully with his fellow detectives.
As the series progressed, however, Simon changed. He was nearly killed in season one and saw his partner, and new found mentor almost killed as well in the same season. In the second season, Simon, struggling with what happened to him the previous year, was faced with his good friend and fellow homicide detective Duncan Freeman being beaten nearly to death by two escaped convicts out for revenge.
Simon didn't seem to be coping with the stress of the job very well after these three events. He seemed to spiral farther and farther downward into a dark and angry place which led him to commit certain acts that he shouldn't have committed. Some could argue that when he did the things he did, he was doing all the wrong things for the right reasons as his actions led to cases being solved. Even if that were the case, eventually, we knew it would all have to come to a climax and either Simon would be able to walk away from it a man changed, either for better or worse, or he wouldn't walk away from it at all.
All of those questions have been answered now. I admit that I am going to tremendously miss seeing Simon Joyner on City Homicide every week. Not only is Daniel MacPherson a pleasure to look at but Simon Joyner is an awesome character. I think it is amazing and a true testament to strong writing and acting when a character can evolve as much as Simon did. While I don't feel that Simon no longer being in the cast of characters will be the end to City Homicide, there will be a place there where a former favorite used to be but no longer is.
To other aspects of the show...it was awesome seeing Stanley Wolfe again! I was very excited to see Wolfe in the season four trailer. I absolutely adore Shane Bourne and his character. When Stanley took his leave of absence last season I would hope with every new episode that it would be the one where Stanley came back. Finally, he has returned, and he is just as amazing as ever.
The rest of the cast is back and in top form. It felt like the seven or eight months that the series was on break ceased to exist and everything picked right up and carried on. I think the atmosphere of the show kind of changed from season one to two and then to three. Things got darker and heavier, especially once the storyline surrounding Bernice Waverley began and after her son was murdered. This two-part episode almost felt like we were back in season one again. Like everything was fresh and hitting the ground running and ready for action. I like that. Overall, I was very pleased with this episode and found it a great opener for the fourth season. I'm excited to see what John Banas and John Hugginson have in store for us this season. Whatever their plans, I know I will most certainly be right there with them along for the ride!
Welcome back, City Homicide and welcome back Shane Bourne!
(A note about future City Homicide posts: while I'll do my best, due to my Wednesday schedule, I may not always be able to get a post up about the show on Wednesday or even Thursday. Rest assured, I promise to get the post up as quickly as possible.)
Which Came First? The Chicken, or the Egg?
Which came first? The chicken, or the egg? It's a question that has been asked by thousands and everyone believes they know the answer. But, do they? Does anyone?
A group of researchers at Sheffield and Warwick universities in Britain claim they have the definitive answer to the age-old question: the chicken.
According to the scientists, a protein that speeds the development of the hard shell of an egg is found only in a chicken's ovaries is necessary for the protection and formation of the egg. Thus, the egg can only exist if first created inside a chicken.
The scientists revealed their research in a paper, Structural Control of Crystal Nuclei By an Eggshell Protein. They hope their research lends assistance to other science and technological research.
So, was "the chicken" the answer you always chose when you were asked this riddle? ;)
For more information you can read this MSNBC Technology and Science article.
A group of researchers at Sheffield and Warwick universities in Britain claim they have the definitive answer to the age-old question: the chicken.
According to the scientists, a protein that speeds the development of the hard shell of an egg is found only in a chicken's ovaries is necessary for the protection and formation of the egg. Thus, the egg can only exist if first created inside a chicken.
The scientists revealed their research in a paper, Structural Control of Crystal Nuclei By an Eggshell Protein. They hope their research lends assistance to other science and technological research.
So, was "the chicken" the answer you always chose when you were asked this riddle? ;)
For more information you can read this MSNBC Technology and Science article.
Which Came First? The Chicken, or the Egg?
Which came first? The chicken, or the egg? It's a question that has been asked by thousands and everyone believes they know the answer. But, do they? Does anyone?
A group of researchers at Sheffield and Warwick universities in Britain claim they have the definitive answer to the age-old question: the chicken.
According to the scientists, a protein that speeds the development of the hard shell of an egg is found only in a chicken's ovaries is necessary for the protection and formation of the egg. Thus, the egg can only exist if first created inside a chicken.
The scientists revealed their research in a paper, Structural Control of Crystal Nuclei By an Eggshell Protein. They hope their research lends assistance to other science and technological research.
So, was "the chicken" the answer you always chose when you were asked this riddle? ;)
For more information you can read this MSNBC Technology and Science article.
A group of researchers at Sheffield and Warwick universities in Britain claim they have the definitive answer to the age-old question: the chicken.
According to the scientists, a protein that speeds the development of the hard shell of an egg is found only in a chicken's ovaries is necessary for the protection and formation of the egg. Thus, the egg can only exist if first created inside a chicken.
The scientists revealed their research in a paper, Structural Control of Crystal Nuclei By an Eggshell Protein. They hope their research lends assistance to other science and technological research.
So, was "the chicken" the answer you always chose when you were asked this riddle? ;)
For more information you can read this MSNBC Technology and Science article.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ten Technologies that Should Be Extinct (But Aren't)
Dan Tynan from PC World has put together a list of ten technologies he feels should be extinct in the modern world but are still chugging along. A brief note should be made here that Mr. Tynan commonly writes technology humor so, I guess an argument could be made that he meant this list to be another piece of geek humor. On some things, I agree with Mr. Tynan. However, there are some things on his list that shouldn't have even been considered, even for sake of humor.
1. The Telegraph. As Mr. Tynan points out, the world leader in telegrams, Western Union, stopped providing that service in 2006. Another company stepped up and took Western Union's place and now offers that service over the web for $25 a message plus 88 cents a word.
If you're already on the web STOP
wouldn't it be a lot easier and cheaper STOP
to send an e-mail to the individual STOP
you wish to contact? STOP
2. Typewriters. This is the first technology where I disagree with Mr. Tynan. Sure, we've all got computers and we love them. I love mine and I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China. I also have a typewriter. Two, actually. Two old Smith Corona's. One is electric and the other manual. While they don't offer the ease of use like a computer (especially where making corrections and moving around blocks of text are concerned) they do have their advantages. If your power goes out you can still use that manual typewriter. The computer is down for the count unless it is hooked up to a generator or your laptop battery is fully charged. Mr. Tynan seems astonished at the fact that Cormac McCarthy's 1950's era Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter sold for $254,500 at auction in 2009. I seriously doubt if the American collector who purchased that typewriter bought it to type out tomorrows shopping list for the farmer's market. They paid for the history behind the typewriter, not for the typewriter as a tool.
3. Fax Machines. This is another instance where the Internet can come in handy. There are Internet faxing services that can be used in place of a physical fax machine. But, there are still a lot of business that prefer to use the actual fax machines for just about everything these days. I was asked to fax a document just a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't as I don't have a fax machine and the person I was speaking to actually was angry at that. I guess she felt I was lagging behind the times or something. Go figure.
4. Landline Telephones. Here is where I seriously disagree with Mr. Tynan. According to Tynan, "nothing says "I've fallen and I can't get up" quite like a landline". He seems shocked that well over 100 million American households are still using landlines. Obviously, Mr. Tynan does not live in a rural area. Obviously, Mr. Tynan has never had to deal with a power outage of longer than 10 minutes. Where I live it is impossible to get cell phone service. The best cell phone money can buy will not pick up service where I live. Is that my fault for living in a rural area? No. Cellular companies don't want to spend the money to put cell towers in areas where they don't feel they have enough customers to warrant the cost of the tower. And what about those power outages? In 2009, the area where I live went through a major ice storm. Power was out for at least a week in the luckier areas of the region to well over a month and a half in the unluckiest. Even the landline phones were out of service for a brief time. The cell service was out for several days (much longer than landline service was down). Without the landlines, there would have been a lot of people who needed emergency assistance unable to access it. What further strengthens my resolve to keep my landline: I have a family member who works for one of the largest cellular providers in the business that has told me to never give up my landline under any circumstances. So, until the quality and availability of cellular service drastically improves, I guess I'm just going to be one of those who has fallen and can't get up because my landline isn't going anywhere. Can you hear me now, Mr. Tynan?
5. Turntables. Sigh. If turntables go the way of the Dodo there will be many a DJ that just won't know what to do! Maybe I'm an old fogey but I'm one of those that prefer to listen to some music on the old crackly, easily scratched and broken vinyl records. The music just sounds better. Sure, CD's have great sound quality (well, some don't) but any true audiophile enjoys the sound of a vinyl record.
6. Cash Registers. So, cash registers need to go? What will happen to all that paper money we're using now? The change? Cash, along with cash registers, according to Tynan are "analog dinosaurs and it's time for them to check out. I guess we will all need to start using credit cards or debit cards. If Mr. Tynan agrees to pay off my credit card bill every month then I'll agree to boycott cash registers and cash. How does that sound, Dan?
7. Instant Cameras. Hey, I love my Polaroid as much as I love my digital camera! I use my Polaroid for a lot of things that I don't want to use my digital camera for (get your mind out of the gutter!!). Sure, it's expensive to burn a cartridge of instant exposure film and, yes, if I want those photos on my computer I need to take the time to scan them in and then play around with them a bit once they're on the hard drive. I even still use a 35mm film camera. But, you can't really go along with my opinions here, can you? After all, I've still got a landline and still use a typewriter! The HORROR!!!
8. Disc Drives. Tynan puts all disc drives here. CD, DVD and even Blu-Ray. He feels that getting software from digital downloads and entertainment streamed to whatever device happens to be convenient is the way to go. Really? A digital download and streaming media is the answer? Have all the digital download advocates never had to deal with the DRM that is on some of these downloads that punishes even the legal user of the download? Have they ever lost a digital download because of a hard drive failure or other cause and then tried to go back and get a second copy and find out they couldn't? Sure, that legal user punishing DRM is on some physical CD's and DVD's too and physical media can be damaged, lost or broken but I'm one of the people who prefers to actually have a physical copy of my latest favorite video game instead of some massive digital download. And what about that streaming media? Not everyone has a T connection. Even with DSL or cable streaming media isn't always smooth and reliable. When I no longer have the option to buy my CD's and DVD's then I stop gaming, watching movies and listening to music.
9. Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT). I've still got an old CRT television that I had in my senior year of high school. I'm not going to tell you just what year that was but I will say it was a long time ago. A long time ago. That television is still going strong and still has excellent color like it did the day it was brought home from the store. I have a friend who has already gone through two of these new-fangled plasma televisions and is working on her third. I'll take quality over what's new any day. Yeah, I might be living in the stone age here but at least I'm going to be able to watch Sam and Dean kick some supernatural butt while my friend misses her favorite shows because she is still sitting there wondering why her television isn't working.
10. CB Radios. OK, yes, this isn't something that everyone uses today. CB radios have their biggest following among over the road truck drivers. In all honesty, I'd rather have a trucker listening to the chatter on his CB radio than having one hand on the wheel and the other holding onto a cell phone. Do you really want an 18-wheeler coming at you at 70mph and the driver holding the wheel with one hand?? No, I don't either. When I was younger, my family used to have CB's in the car. I remember talking to truckers on them when I was a little girl and we were on family vacations. It was fun and a great way to pass the time for us just like it is for the truckers driving across the country. It's a means of information and safety for the truckers, as well.
Breaker, Breaker (request to use the channel), how else to they expect the Big Riggers (truck drivers) to talk about the Bear Traps (stationary police car with a radar), the bear in the air (helicopter or other police aircraft), the brown paper bags (unmarked police car) and the chew and chokes (restaurants)? They need to let the others know the backdoor is closed (the rear of the convoy is covered for police) or that Antler Alley (a deer crossing) is coming up. If Big Daddy (the FCC) still lets them copy the mail (listen to traffic on a selected channel) while driving through Derby City (Louisville, KY) then who is some reporter to say they need to cut the coax (turn off the radio)? I guess the Rig (CB) is as bad as the Double L (telephone), though. As long as someone is dressed for the ball (got their 'ears (radio) on' listening to road conditions), they'll be catching each other on the flip-flop (talking to each other on their return trips). Copy (receiving the message)?
This is Wiggs, and I'm clear, good buddy.
To read the full article and Dan's comments about each technology, check out the PC World article.
1. The Telegraph. As Mr. Tynan points out, the world leader in telegrams, Western Union, stopped providing that service in 2006. Another company stepped up and took Western Union's place and now offers that service over the web for $25 a message plus 88 cents a word.
If you're already on the web STOP
wouldn't it be a lot easier and cheaper STOP
to send an e-mail to the individual STOP
you wish to contact? STOP
2. Typewriters. This is the first technology where I disagree with Mr. Tynan. Sure, we've all got computers and we love them. I love mine and I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China. I also have a typewriter. Two, actually. Two old Smith Corona's. One is electric and the other manual. While they don't offer the ease of use like a computer (especially where making corrections and moving around blocks of text are concerned) they do have their advantages. If your power goes out you can still use that manual typewriter. The computer is down for the count unless it is hooked up to a generator or your laptop battery is fully charged. Mr. Tynan seems astonished at the fact that Cormac McCarthy's 1950's era Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter sold for $254,500 at auction in 2009. I seriously doubt if the American collector who purchased that typewriter bought it to type out tomorrows shopping list for the farmer's market. They paid for the history behind the typewriter, not for the typewriter as a tool.
3. Fax Machines. This is another instance where the Internet can come in handy. There are Internet faxing services that can be used in place of a physical fax machine. But, there are still a lot of business that prefer to use the actual fax machines for just about everything these days. I was asked to fax a document just a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't as I don't have a fax machine and the person I was speaking to actually was angry at that. I guess she felt I was lagging behind the times or something. Go figure.
4. Landline Telephones. Here is where I seriously disagree with Mr. Tynan. According to Tynan, "nothing says "I've fallen and I can't get up" quite like a landline". He seems shocked that well over 100 million American households are still using landlines. Obviously, Mr. Tynan does not live in a rural area. Obviously, Mr. Tynan has never had to deal with a power outage of longer than 10 minutes. Where I live it is impossible to get cell phone service. The best cell phone money can buy will not pick up service where I live. Is that my fault for living in a rural area? No. Cellular companies don't want to spend the money to put cell towers in areas where they don't feel they have enough customers to warrant the cost of the tower. And what about those power outages? In 2009, the area where I live went through a major ice storm. Power was out for at least a week in the luckier areas of the region to well over a month and a half in the unluckiest. Even the landline phones were out of service for a brief time. The cell service was out for several days (much longer than landline service was down). Without the landlines, there would have been a lot of people who needed emergency assistance unable to access it. What further strengthens my resolve to keep my landline: I have a family member who works for one of the largest cellular providers in the business that has told me to never give up my landline under any circumstances. So, until the quality and availability of cellular service drastically improves, I guess I'm just going to be one of those who has fallen and can't get up because my landline isn't going anywhere. Can you hear me now, Mr. Tynan?
5. Turntables. Sigh. If turntables go the way of the Dodo there will be many a DJ that just won't know what to do! Maybe I'm an old fogey but I'm one of those that prefer to listen to some music on the old crackly, easily scratched and broken vinyl records. The music just sounds better. Sure, CD's have great sound quality (well, some don't) but any true audiophile enjoys the sound of a vinyl record.
6. Cash Registers. So, cash registers need to go? What will happen to all that paper money we're using now? The change? Cash, along with cash registers, according to Tynan are "analog dinosaurs and it's time for them to check out. I guess we will all need to start using credit cards or debit cards. If Mr. Tynan agrees to pay off my credit card bill every month then I'll agree to boycott cash registers and cash. How does that sound, Dan?
7. Instant Cameras. Hey, I love my Polaroid as much as I love my digital camera! I use my Polaroid for a lot of things that I don't want to use my digital camera for (get your mind out of the gutter!!). Sure, it's expensive to burn a cartridge of instant exposure film and, yes, if I want those photos on my computer I need to take the time to scan them in and then play around with them a bit once they're on the hard drive. I even still use a 35mm film camera. But, you can't really go along with my opinions here, can you? After all, I've still got a landline and still use a typewriter! The HORROR!!!
8. Disc Drives. Tynan puts all disc drives here. CD, DVD and even Blu-Ray. He feels that getting software from digital downloads and entertainment streamed to whatever device happens to be convenient is the way to go. Really? A digital download and streaming media is the answer? Have all the digital download advocates never had to deal with the DRM that is on some of these downloads that punishes even the legal user of the download? Have they ever lost a digital download because of a hard drive failure or other cause and then tried to go back and get a second copy and find out they couldn't? Sure, that legal user punishing DRM is on some physical CD's and DVD's too and physical media can be damaged, lost or broken but I'm one of the people who prefers to actually have a physical copy of my latest favorite video game instead of some massive digital download. And what about that streaming media? Not everyone has a T connection. Even with DSL or cable streaming media isn't always smooth and reliable. When I no longer have the option to buy my CD's and DVD's then I stop gaming, watching movies and listening to music.
9. Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT). I've still got an old CRT television that I had in my senior year of high school. I'm not going to tell you just what year that was but I will say it was a long time ago. A long time ago. That television is still going strong and still has excellent color like it did the day it was brought home from the store. I have a friend who has already gone through two of these new-fangled plasma televisions and is working on her third. I'll take quality over what's new any day. Yeah, I might be living in the stone age here but at least I'm going to be able to watch Sam and Dean kick some supernatural butt while my friend misses her favorite shows because she is still sitting there wondering why her television isn't working.
10. CB Radios. OK, yes, this isn't something that everyone uses today. CB radios have their biggest following among over the road truck drivers. In all honesty, I'd rather have a trucker listening to the chatter on his CB radio than having one hand on the wheel and the other holding onto a cell phone. Do you really want an 18-wheeler coming at you at 70mph and the driver holding the wheel with one hand?? No, I don't either. When I was younger, my family used to have CB's in the car. I remember talking to truckers on them when I was a little girl and we were on family vacations. It was fun and a great way to pass the time for us just like it is for the truckers driving across the country. It's a means of information and safety for the truckers, as well.
Breaker, Breaker (request to use the channel), how else to they expect the Big Riggers (truck drivers) to talk about the Bear Traps (stationary police car with a radar), the bear in the air (helicopter or other police aircraft), the brown paper bags (unmarked police car) and the chew and chokes (restaurants)? They need to let the others know the backdoor is closed (the rear of the convoy is covered for police) or that Antler Alley (a deer crossing) is coming up. If Big Daddy (the FCC) still lets them copy the mail (listen to traffic on a selected channel) while driving through Derby City (Louisville, KY) then who is some reporter to say they need to cut the coax (turn off the radio)? I guess the Rig (CB) is as bad as the Double L (telephone), though. As long as someone is dressed for the ball (got their 'ears (radio) on' listening to road conditions), they'll be catching each other on the flip-flop (talking to each other on their return trips). Copy (receiving the message)?
This is Wiggs, and I'm clear, good buddy.
To read the full article and Dan's comments about each technology, check out the PC World article.
Ten Technologies that Should Be Extinct (But Aren't)
Dan Tynan from PC World has put together a list of ten technologies he feels should be extinct in the modern world but are still chugging along. A brief note should be made here that Mr. Tynan commonly writes technology humor so, I guess an argument could be made that he meant this list to be another piece of geek humor. On some things, I agree with Mr. Tynan. However, there are some things on his list that shouldn't have even been considered, even for sake of humor.
1. The Telegraph. As Mr. Tynan points out, the world leader in telegrams, Western Union, stopped providing that service in 2006. Another company stepped up and took Western Union's place and now offers that service over the web for $25 a message plus 88 cents a word.
If you're already on the web STOP
wouldn't it be a lot easier and cheaper STOP
to send an e-mail to the individual STOP
you wish to contact? STOP
2. Typewriters. This is the first technology where I disagree with Mr. Tynan. Sure, we've all got computers and we love them. I love mine and I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China. I also have a typewriter. Two, actually. Two old Smith Corona's. One is electric and the other manual. While they don't offer the ease of use like a computer (especially where making corrections and moving around blocks of text are concerned) they do have their advantages. If your power goes out you can still use that manual typewriter. The computer is down for the count unless it is hooked up to a generator or your laptop battery is fully charged. Mr. Tynan seems astonished at the fact that Cormac McCarthy's 1950's era Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter sold for $254,500 at auction in 2009. I seriously doubt if the American collector who purchased that typewriter bought it to type out tomorrows shopping list for the farmer's market. They paid for the history behind the typewriter, not for the typewriter as a tool.
3. Fax Machines. This is another instance where the Internet can come in handy. There are Internet faxing services that can be used in place of a physical fax machine. But, there are still a lot of business that prefer to use the actual fax machines for just about everything these days. I was asked to fax a document just a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't as I don't have a fax machine and the person I was speaking to actually was angry at that. I guess she felt I was lagging behind the times or something. Go figure.
4. Landline Telephones. Here is where I seriously disagree with Mr. Tynan. According to Tynan, "nothing says "I've fallen and I can't get up" quite like a landline". He seems shocked that well over 100 million American households are still using landlines. Obviously, Mr. Tynan does not live in a rural area. Obviously, Mr. Tynan has never had to deal with a power outage of longer than 10 minutes. Where I live it is impossible to get cell phone service. The best cell phone money can buy will not pick up service where I live. Is that my fault for living in a rural area? No. Cellular companies don't want to spend the money to put cell towers in areas where they don't feel they have enough customers to warrant the cost of the tower. And what about those power outages? In 2009, the area where I live went through a major ice storm. Power was out for at least a week in the luckier areas of the region to well over a month and a half in the unluckiest. Even the landline phones were out of service for a brief time. The cell service was out for several days (much longer than landline service was down). Without the landlines, there would have been a lot of people who needed emergency assistance unable to access it. What further strengthens my resolve to keep my landline: I have a family member who works for one of the largest cellular providers in the business that has told me to never give up my landline under any circumstances. So, until the quality and availability of cellular service drastically improves, I guess I'm just going to be one of those who has fallen and can't get up because my landline isn't going anywhere. Can you hear me now, Mr. Tynan?
5. Turntables. Sigh. If turntables go the way of the Dodo there will be many a DJ that just won't know what to do! Maybe I'm an old fogey but I'm one of those that prefer to listen to some music on the old crackly, easily scratched and broken vinyl records. The music just sounds better. Sure, CD's have great sound quality (well, some don't) but any true audiophile enjoys the sound of a vinyl record.
6. Cash Registers. So, cash registers need to go? What will happen to all that paper money we're using now? The change? Cash, along with cash registers, according to Tynan are "analog dinosaurs and it's time for them to check out. I guess we will all need to start using credit cards or debit cards. If Mr. Tynan agrees to pay off my credit card bill every month then I'll agree to boycott cash registers and cash. How does that sound, Dan?
7. Instant Cameras. Hey, I love my Polaroid as much as I love my digital camera! I use my Polaroid for a lot of things that I don't want to use my digital camera for (get your mind out of the gutter!!). Sure, it's expensive to burn a cartridge of instant exposure film and, yes, if I want those photos on my computer I need to take the time to scan them in and then play around with them a bit once they're on the hard drive. I even still use a 35mm film camera. But, you can't really go along with my opinions here, can you? After all, I've still got a landline and still use a typewriter! The HORROR!!!
8. Disc Drives. Tynan puts all disc drives here. CD, DVD and even Blu-Ray. He feels that getting software from digital downloads and entertainment streamed to whatever device happens to be convenient is the way to go. Really? A digital download and streaming media is the answer? Have all the digital download advocates never had to deal with the DRM that is on some of these downloads that punishes even the legal user of the download? Have they ever lost a digital download because of a hard drive failure or other cause and then tried to go back and get a second copy and find out they couldn't? Sure, that legal user punishing DRM is on some physical CD's and DVD's too and physical media can be damaged, lost or broken but I'm one of the people who prefers to actually have a physical copy of my latest favorite video game instead of some massive digital download. And what about that streaming media? Not everyone has a T connection. Even with DSL or cable streaming media isn't always smooth and reliable. When I no longer have the option to buy my CD's and DVD's then I stop gaming, watching movies and listening to music.
9. Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT). I've still got an old CRT television that I had in my senior year of high school. I'm not going to tell you just what year that was but I will say it was a long time ago. A long time ago. That television is still going strong and still has excellent color like it did the day it was brought home from the store. I have a friend who has already gone through two of these new-fangled plasma televisions and is working on her third. I'll take quality over what's new any day. Yeah, I might be living in the stone age here but at least I'm going to be able to watch Sam and Dean kick some supernatural butt while my friend misses her favorite shows because she is still sitting there wondering why her television isn't working.
10. CB Radios. OK, yes, this isn't something that everyone uses today. CB radios have their biggest following among over the road truck drivers. In all honesty, I'd rather have a trucker listening to the chatter on his CB radio than having one hand on the wheel and the other holding onto a cell phone. Do you really want an 18-wheeler coming at you at 70mph and the driver holding the wheel with one hand?? No, I don't either. When I was younger, my family used to have CB's in the car. I remember talking to truckers on them when I was a little girl and we were on family vacations. It was fun and a great way to pass the time for us just like it is for the truckers driving across the country. It's a means of information and safety for the truckers, as well.
Breaker, Breaker (request to use the channel), how else to they expect the Big Riggers (truck drivers) to talk about the Bear Traps (stationary police car with a radar), the bear in the air (helicopter or other police aircraft), the brown paper bags (unmarked police car) and the chew and chokes (restaurants)? They need to let the others know the backdoor is closed (the rear of the convoy is covered for police) or that Antler Alley (a deer crossing) is coming up. If Big Daddy (the FCC) still lets them copy the mail (listen to traffic on a selected channel) while driving through Derby City (Louisville, KY) then who is some reporter to say they need to cut the coax (turn off the radio)? I guess the Rig (CB) is as bad as the Double L (telephone), though. As long as someone is dressed for the ball (got their 'ears (radio) on' listening to road conditions), they'll be catching each other on the flip-flop (talking to each other on their return trips). Copy (receiving the message)?
This is Wiggs, and I'm clear, good buddy.
To read the full article and Dan's comments about each technology, check out the PC World article.
1. The Telegraph. As Mr. Tynan points out, the world leader in telegrams, Western Union, stopped providing that service in 2006. Another company stepped up and took Western Union's place and now offers that service over the web for $25 a message plus 88 cents a word.
If you're already on the web STOP
wouldn't it be a lot easier and cheaper STOP
to send an e-mail to the individual STOP
you wish to contact? STOP
2. Typewriters. This is the first technology where I disagree with Mr. Tynan. Sure, we've all got computers and we love them. I love mine and I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China. I also have a typewriter. Two, actually. Two old Smith Corona's. One is electric and the other manual. While they don't offer the ease of use like a computer (especially where making corrections and moving around blocks of text are concerned) they do have their advantages. If your power goes out you can still use that manual typewriter. The computer is down for the count unless it is hooked up to a generator or your laptop battery is fully charged. Mr. Tynan seems astonished at the fact that Cormac McCarthy's 1950's era Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter sold for $254,500 at auction in 2009. I seriously doubt if the American collector who purchased that typewriter bought it to type out tomorrows shopping list for the farmer's market. They paid for the history behind the typewriter, not for the typewriter as a tool.
3. Fax Machines. This is another instance where the Internet can come in handy. There are Internet faxing services that can be used in place of a physical fax machine. But, there are still a lot of business that prefer to use the actual fax machines for just about everything these days. I was asked to fax a document just a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't as I don't have a fax machine and the person I was speaking to actually was angry at that. I guess she felt I was lagging behind the times or something. Go figure.
4. Landline Telephones. Here is where I seriously disagree with Mr. Tynan. According to Tynan, "nothing says "I've fallen and I can't get up" quite like a landline". He seems shocked that well over 100 million American households are still using landlines. Obviously, Mr. Tynan does not live in a rural area. Obviously, Mr. Tynan has never had to deal with a power outage of longer than 10 minutes. Where I live it is impossible to get cell phone service. The best cell phone money can buy will not pick up service where I live. Is that my fault for living in a rural area? No. Cellular companies don't want to spend the money to put cell towers in areas where they don't feel they have enough customers to warrant the cost of the tower. And what about those power outages? In 2009, the area where I live went through a major ice storm. Power was out for at least a week in the luckier areas of the region to well over a month and a half in the unluckiest. Even the landline phones were out of service for a brief time. The cell service was out for several days (much longer than landline service was down). Without the landlines, there would have been a lot of people who needed emergency assistance unable to access it. What further strengthens my resolve to keep my landline: I have a family member who works for one of the largest cellular providers in the business that has told me to never give up my landline under any circumstances. So, until the quality and availability of cellular service drastically improves, I guess I'm just going to be one of those who has fallen and can't get up because my landline isn't going anywhere. Can you hear me now, Mr. Tynan?
5. Turntables. Sigh. If turntables go the way of the Dodo there will be many a DJ that just won't know what to do! Maybe I'm an old fogey but I'm one of those that prefer to listen to some music on the old crackly, easily scratched and broken vinyl records. The music just sounds better. Sure, CD's have great sound quality (well, some don't) but any true audiophile enjoys the sound of a vinyl record.
6. Cash Registers. So, cash registers need to go? What will happen to all that paper money we're using now? The change? Cash, along with cash registers, according to Tynan are "analog dinosaurs and it's time for them to check out. I guess we will all need to start using credit cards or debit cards. If Mr. Tynan agrees to pay off my credit card bill every month then I'll agree to boycott cash registers and cash. How does that sound, Dan?
7. Instant Cameras. Hey, I love my Polaroid as much as I love my digital camera! I use my Polaroid for a lot of things that I don't want to use my digital camera for (get your mind out of the gutter!!). Sure, it's expensive to burn a cartridge of instant exposure film and, yes, if I want those photos on my computer I need to take the time to scan them in and then play around with them a bit once they're on the hard drive. I even still use a 35mm film camera. But, you can't really go along with my opinions here, can you? After all, I've still got a landline and still use a typewriter! The HORROR!!!
8. Disc Drives. Tynan puts all disc drives here. CD, DVD and even Blu-Ray. He feels that getting software from digital downloads and entertainment streamed to whatever device happens to be convenient is the way to go. Really? A digital download and streaming media is the answer? Have all the digital download advocates never had to deal with the DRM that is on some of these downloads that punishes even the legal user of the download? Have they ever lost a digital download because of a hard drive failure or other cause and then tried to go back and get a second copy and find out they couldn't? Sure, that legal user punishing DRM is on some physical CD's and DVD's too and physical media can be damaged, lost or broken but I'm one of the people who prefers to actually have a physical copy of my latest favorite video game instead of some massive digital download. And what about that streaming media? Not everyone has a T connection. Even with DSL or cable streaming media isn't always smooth and reliable. When I no longer have the option to buy my CD's and DVD's then I stop gaming, watching movies and listening to music.
9. Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT). I've still got an old CRT television that I had in my senior year of high school. I'm not going to tell you just what year that was but I will say it was a long time ago. A long time ago. That television is still going strong and still has excellent color like it did the day it was brought home from the store. I have a friend who has already gone through two of these new-fangled plasma televisions and is working on her third. I'll take quality over what's new any day. Yeah, I might be living in the stone age here but at least I'm going to be able to watch Sam and Dean kick some supernatural butt while my friend misses her favorite shows because she is still sitting there wondering why her television isn't working.
10. CB Radios. OK, yes, this isn't something that everyone uses today. CB radios have their biggest following among over the road truck drivers. In all honesty, I'd rather have a trucker listening to the chatter on his CB radio than having one hand on the wheel and the other holding onto a cell phone. Do you really want an 18-wheeler coming at you at 70mph and the driver holding the wheel with one hand?? No, I don't either. When I was younger, my family used to have CB's in the car. I remember talking to truckers on them when I was a little girl and we were on family vacations. It was fun and a great way to pass the time for us just like it is for the truckers driving across the country. It's a means of information and safety for the truckers, as well.
Breaker, Breaker (request to use the channel), how else to they expect the Big Riggers (truck drivers) to talk about the Bear Traps (stationary police car with a radar), the bear in the air (helicopter or other police aircraft), the brown paper bags (unmarked police car) and the chew and chokes (restaurants)? They need to let the others know the backdoor is closed (the rear of the convoy is covered for police) or that Antler Alley (a deer crossing) is coming up. If Big Daddy (the FCC) still lets them copy the mail (listen to traffic on a selected channel) while driving through Derby City (Louisville, KY) then who is some reporter to say they need to cut the coax (turn off the radio)? I guess the Rig (CB) is as bad as the Double L (telephone), though. As long as someone is dressed for the ball (got their 'ears (radio) on' listening to road conditions), they'll be catching each other on the flip-flop (talking to each other on their return trips). Copy (receiving the message)?
This is Wiggs, and I'm clear, good buddy.
To read the full article and Dan's comments about each technology, check out the PC World article.
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