Monday, February 07, 2011
Seepy Sings!
You've read about Seepy Benton's singing in my books, but mere words can't describe it. Now you can get the full effect if you click here.
Yellow Wine Update
Bottle of 1773 French wine fetches record price - Yahoo! News: "An amateur wine group paid a record 57,000 euros ($77,000) Saturday for a 237-year-old bottle of wine from France's eastern Jura region at a local wine festival auction.
'Finally, yellow wine has hit the big leagues,' said wine festival founder Bernard Badoz of Jura's trademark beverage."
'Finally, yellow wine has hit the big leagues,' said wine festival founder Bernard Badoz of Jura's trademark beverage."
Here's the Plot for Your Next Prison Thriller
BBC News: "Prison officials in Colombia say they have caught an 11-year-old girl trying to smuggle dozens of mobile phones and a gun into a jail.
The guards became suspicious when they saw what they described as irregular shapes underneath the girl's jumper.
When they investigated they found 74 mobile phones and a revolver taped to her back."
The guards became suspicious when they saw what they described as irregular shapes underneath the girl's jumper.
When they investigated they found 74 mobile phones and a revolver taped to her back."
Brooklyn Leads the Way
Brooklyn's Evermore Pet Food creators of will eat dog food for a month to prove product's quality
Hat tip to Brooklyn's own Jeff Meyerson.
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Gary Moore, R. I. P.
Guitarist Gary Moore Dies at 58. Blues, Jazz and Rock World Mourns Loss: "It has been confirmed by Adam Parsons, manager of Thin Lizzy, that Gary Moore was found dead at the luxury Kempinski Resort Hotel in Estepona, Spain in the early hours of Sunday, February 6. He was 58.
Born April 4, 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, (William) Gary Moore played some fine guitar.
During a cross-genre musical career that dates back to the 60s, he is perhaps best known for his work with Thin Lizzy, Skid Row and Colosseum II."
Born April 4, 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, (William) Gary Moore played some fine guitar.
During a cross-genre musical career that dates back to the 60s, he is perhaps best known for his work with Thin Lizzy, Skid Row and Colosseum II."
Valentine's Day is on the Way
3030 Winchester Bullet Pen With Copper and Gold by DorianCreations: "30-30 Winchester Bullet Pen with Acrylic Top.This pen was handcrafted using a real 30-30 winchester brass casing and an acrylic blank. The casing was polished with very fine steel wool and the acrylic blank was sanded and polish to a high gloss. A suedette pouch is included to protect the pen.
The bullet casing may contain small scratches or nicks if any due to the varing quality by manufacturer or if casing has been fired."
The U. S. Leads the Way
The 'conTROversy' over changing pronunciations - Telegraph: "In a study by the British Library, interim results suggest a third of Britons taking part now adopt the American-style “skedule” over the traditional pronunciation, which has a softer “sh” sound.
Other US pronunciations taking root, according to researchers, are “pay-triotic”, in place of “pat-riotic”, and “advertISEment”, instead of “adVERTisement”."
Other US pronunciations taking root, according to researchers, are “pay-triotic”, in place of “pat-riotic”, and “advertISEment”, instead of “adVERTisement”."
"Troubled" Might be an Understatement
Maywood Body: Deputies Say Son Admits Killing Mom, Stuffing Her in Freezer: "An 18 year old man who family members and neighbors described as 'troubled' is under arrest Saturday in connection with the murder of his mother whose dismembered body was discovered in a freezer."
Edgar Allan Poe Update
News from The Associated Press: "Baltimore cut funding for the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, one of the strongest links between the literary icon and the city that claims him as its own.
The Poe House must become self-sustaining by the middle of next year or it will close, curator Jeff Jerome and city officials said Friday."
The Poe House must become self-sustaining by the middle of next year or it will close, curator Jeff Jerome and city officials said Friday."
What Child Wouldn't Love This?
The Twilight Zone Talky Tina Doll Replica : "Features:
'My name is Talky Tina, and I'm going to kill you.'
Exclusive 18-inch talking-doll replica from the iconic The Twilight Zone TV series.
Based on the episode titled 'Living Doll' that starred Telly Savalas.
Speaks 5 phrases and features eyes that open and close.
Talky Tina is back again… to stay!"
Bloodsuckers
UPDATE 1-'Twilight' studio to Blockbuster: Pay or liquidate | Reuters: "The independent studio behind the hit 'Twilight' films wants a judge to force bankrupt movie rental chain Blockbuster Inc to pay its bills or force it to into liquidation, according to court documents."
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