Archive for May, 2006

Famous People

Friday, May 12th, 2006

Boing Boing is routinely listed as one of the most popular blogs in the world. A Platinum No Prize to the first person who can tell me the first name of the gentleman in the picture in this article from Boing Boing. Congratulations to the worthy gentleman.

Laptop Dying

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006

My laptop seems to have had its powersupply die so posting may disappear until I get back to the US on Friday. My apologies to both of you who check everyday…..

Today In History: Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006

May 10th: Today in 1775 Fort Ticonderoga was captured by a group of Vermonters called the Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allan and Benedict Arnold (before he betrayed America). The attack was a total suprise and led to the capture of a large supply of gun powder and cannons which were sent on to [...]

Today In History: Birth Of Kermit The Frog

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

May 9th: Today in 1955 the first episode of Sam and Friends a television show created by Jim Henson aired on WRC TV in Washington DC featuring the puppets that would eventually become Kermit the Frog and other muppets.

Criminals That Work Too Hard

Monday, May 8th, 2006

I suspect there may be more to this story about a man who thought he was purchasing rare comics off of ebay and instead was mailed a box of paper, but I don’t get why the thief bothered to send the paper. You have the guys money, sending him the paper just makes it a [...]

Today In History: Premier of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

Sunday, May 7th, 2006

May 7th: Today in 1824* Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony had its premier in Vienna. The performance was a huge success, with Beethoven receiving many ovations however the next show was poorly attended. It is one of the most popular pieces of ‘classical’ music and with good reason.
*Got the century right this time David…

Always Be Able To Kill Your Customers

Saturday, May 6th, 2006

Ladies and Gentlemen I present the Ninja Resturant. Not related to Ninja Burgers or Ninja Pizza Delivery. May not be valid in Montana, Great Falls or Canada.

Via Fark
Ninja Text Generator can be found here. Found it Via Cnet’s News Dot Com

The Black Velvet Elvis On The Cross Code

Saturday, May 6th, 2006

OK, I think the Da Vinci Code is absolute nonsense from so many perspectives it isn’t funny. That doesn’t mean that I can’t desperately desire a nice black velvet painting of Elvis (in the white suit) on the cross with a Beatle on the cross behind and right and a motown artist on the cross [...]

This Dinosaur Is Dumb

Saturday, May 6th, 2006

One those amusing little web cartoons that cleared my bar for passing along. Have a look at This Dinosaur is Dumb. It delivers the pizza.
Via Table of Malcontents

Free Comic Book Day II: It Works In The UK Too!

Saturday, May 6th, 2006

I thought I was going to miss out on Free Comic Book Day today but stopped by a couple of shops on my way to lunch and got some interesting free comics. Thanks to the folks at Page 45 and the Travelling Man and I hope you all took advantage of the day at one [...]