Category: Misc Stuff

More will come later.  I’ve had better in other places, but it was good.

In the continuing saga over photographers and their rights (see here, here, and here for more of my writings on the topic), the NYPD has clarified to the members of its police force what the cops can and cannot do with respect to people taking pictures from public property.

Picture from jeffadair via flickr

[Update 05-18-2009 08:58:02] You can view the order online here and here.

Tonight I watched this show called Verminators.  One of the skits was about a killer bee colony.  This got me into a bit of yak shaving and I found a USDA website about killer bees and their spread in the US. While surfing there, I came across ome tips about what to do if attacked by bees.

One of the things they warned about was something I always thought would be THE thing to do if attacked:  jumping in the water.  here’s what they say:

Do not jump into water! The bees will wait for you to come up for air.

I didn’t know that and wanted to point it out just in case anyone else was thinking along the same lines I was (the first thing I would do was jump in water).

Picture from pinkgranite via flickr

I read this article today and it made me start thinking about different things.  Don’t worry…I’m not an environmental wacko or even headed that way…however, the article makes you wonder how close the west is to another dust bowl.

 

 

Image from kyle simourd via flickr

Kudos to the band geek student.  I don’t have a clue who Travis Barker is…but I’m glad that the band geek student stood up and called out those who faun all over someone.

BTW, this is posted primarily for all you band geeks out there.  Nope…I don’t have to name names….you know who you are  🙂

Image from rkline via flickr

I can’t figure out if this is sad or funny.  or both.  Funny because it is true….sad because it is true.

 

 

Ok…you guys may not have ever heard of this before; however, I stumbled upon Improv Everywhere a while ago.  This morning, I came across this article on Fox News talking about flash mobs.  In their top 10 list, three of the ten are from Improv Everywhere (the top 3 actually). I agree with the main premise of the article (namely that the people need not leave a mess for everyone else like the pillowfighters did); however, that isn’t the point of this post.

On their website, Improv Everywhere notes that they are not flash mobbers.  In fact, here’s their FAQ entry:

Aren’t these flash mobs?

No. Improv Everywhere was created about 2 years before the “flash mob” fad. While some of our missions may have certain similarities to a flash mob (large numbers of people appearing in a public place and then disappearing suddenly), we really don’t have anything to do with flash mobbing. Some missions use just a few folks while others might use hundreds, depending on the idea and depending on how many people show up to participate.

I tried to find contact information for Fox to let them know this…but I didn’t find any on their website.  So…this blog post.

First off, nothing is wrong with me.  I’m fine.  Although…if there were something wrong, that’s what I would say.  I guess you’ll just have to believe me.

I was reading the consumerist today and came across this article about saving money on a funeral.  This is right up my alley.  While you don’t get to take it with you, there’s no reason to leave it all in a hole in the ground either.

For posterity, here are some main points:

1. Learn about the Funeral Rule.
2. Consider a direct burial with a memorial service.
3. You may not have to worry about embalming.
4. Learn how to shop for a casket.
5. Find out if a military burial is an option.
6. Turn to religion.

You should look into these.  I need to read up on #2…I don’t understand (even after reading the article).  As for number 6….I would not advse “turning” to religion but turning to Jesus while you have the opportunity.  Now is the time…today is the day of salvation.

I visited a few of the links provided in the article for caskets.  The cheapest one I found was this one.  And it was $700.  INSANE.  I have already instructed Cyndi that I’m to be put in the cheapest box she can find.  I’m dead.  She can spend the money for something better.  When Lydia gets old enough, I’ll tell her too.  Note…the cheapest might be paying someone $50 for 2 hours of their time and spending another $50 or so on some 2x4s and plywood at Lowes (or Home Depot…I don’t care).

Anyway, think about this stuff.  Don’t make your loved ones worry about it after you are long gone.

I was reading the BBC today and came across this article about how Australians like their hot dogs (they call them snags) well done on the grill (barbie).  I only have one thing to say:

They’ve never tried cooking hot dogs over a fire and getting them well done.

The first challenge is getting the fire hot.  But not too hot.  But not too cold either.
Then you’ve got to figure out what to put the dog on (stick or metal stick.  We gave up cutting sticks when we found the metal forks at Cabelas)
Then you’ve got to cook the dogs.  They need to be done.  But not burnt.  But not underdone either.

To the left is a picture of us cooking dogs at the farm.  Prijatno!!

Had to be there, but dis joke never gets old. 🙂