Smithsonian Show Features Funky Furniture - Thu Apr 1, 4:31 PM ET AP By CARL HARTMAN, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - This furniture is more funky than functional. A show opening Friday at the Renwick Gallery, "Right at Home: American Studio Furniture," features 58 thought-provoking pieces, including a desk with little space to write, bottomless drawers and a rickety chair.
This being Washington, the exhibit opens with the "Bureau of Bureaucracy" — an 8-foot sculpture in mahogany and other hardwoods that is a cross between a desk and a chest of drawers with secret compartments.
The piece, a six-year project by Kurt Schmahrmann, of Cambridge, Mass., is meant to be satirical, not practical. The writing space is impossibly small, as if the bureaucrat had nothing worth writing. The pigeonholes are skewed, and the drawers — some are bottomless — seem big enough to hold only a single document.
--Might wander down there with my girl...
The wait is OVER! No it's not the new Frodo PEZ! It's MOVIE NIGHT at Marty and Brendas new house!!
Where: M&Bs Movie Palace
When: Friday, March 19th, 6:30pm
Who: You and people like you!
What: We will Grill, Feed, Drink, Talk and Watch a couple DVDs!!
Why: Because Marty has a new Job, a New House, New Movies and a New Life!!
Join us to hear about my first week at my first new job in 15 years, tour the new house! We will grill some meat, drink a few cold beers, wines or sodas, watch some movies on the big screen TV!
RSVP so I get enough food! Recommend a movie! Rejoice!
Where: M&Bs Movie Palace
When: Friday, March 19th, 6:30pm
Who: You and people like you!
What: We will Grill, Feed, Drink, Talk and Watch a couple DVDs!!
Why: Because Marty has a new Job, a New House, New Movies and a New Life!!
Join us to hear about my first week at my first new job in 15 years, tour the new house! We will grill some meat, drink a few cold beers, wines or sodas, watch some movies on the big screen TV!
RSVP so I get enough food! Recommend a movie! Rejoice!
Here are my picks for the Oscars this weekend:
Best Picture
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Lost in Translation
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Mystic River
Seabiscuit
Best Director
Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation)
Clint Eastwood (Mystic River)
Peter Jackson (LOTR)
Fernando Meirelles (City of God)
Peter Weir (Master and Commander)
Best Actor
Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Ben Kingsley (House of Sand of Fog)
Jude Law (Cold Mountain)
Bill Murray (Lost in Translation)
Sean Penn (Mystic River)
Best Actress
Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider)
Diane Keaton (Something's Gotta Give)
Samantha Morton (In America)
Charlize Theron (Monster)
Naomi Watts (21 Grams)
Best Supporting Actor
Alec Baldwin (The Cooler)
Benicio del Toro (21 Grams)
Djimon Hounsou (In America)
Tim Robbins (Mystic River)
Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai)
Best Supporting Actress
Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand of Fog)
Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April)
Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River)
Holly Hunter (Thirteen)
Renee Zellwegger (Cold Mountain)
Best Original Screenplay
The Barbarian Invasions
Dirty Pretty Things
Finding Nemo
In America
Lost in Translation
Best Adapted Screenplay
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
American Splendor
City of God
Mystic River
Seabiscuit
Best Picture
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Lost in Translation
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Mystic River
Seabiscuit
Best Director
Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation)
Clint Eastwood (Mystic River)
Peter Jackson (LOTR)
Fernando Meirelles (City of God)
Peter Weir (Master and Commander)
Best Actor
Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Ben Kingsley (House of Sand of Fog)
Jude Law (Cold Mountain)
Bill Murray (Lost in Translation)
Sean Penn (Mystic River)
Best Actress
Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider)
Diane Keaton (Something's Gotta Give)
Samantha Morton (In America)
Charlize Theron (Monster)
Naomi Watts (21 Grams)
Best Supporting Actor
Alec Baldwin (The Cooler)
Benicio del Toro (21 Grams)
Djimon Hounsou (In America)
Tim Robbins (Mystic River)
Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai)
Best Supporting Actress
Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand of Fog)
Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April)
Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River)
Holly Hunter (Thirteen)
Renee Zellwegger (Cold Mountain)
Best Original Screenplay
The Barbarian Invasions
Dirty Pretty Things
Finding Nemo
In America
Lost in Translation
Best Adapted Screenplay
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
American Splendor
City of God
Mystic River
Seabiscuit
STAR WARS DVDS!!
After years of waiting, hype and hope, the rumors can at last be laid to rest: the holy grail of DVD will finally be released this September. Yes, it is the original Star Wars trilogy: Episodes IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (which many regard as the best in the series) and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
While a full press release has yet to be issued, both Lucasfilm and Fox Home Entertainment confirmed today that the trilogy will touch down on September 21st as a four-disc set, available in both anamorphic widescreen and full screen versions, containing the three films plus a bonus fourth disc with extras, a la the top-selling Adventures of Indiana Jones set released late last year. The films will not be sold separately, at least initially, according to Fox representatives.
--I will buy this the first day. No suprise there. Thanks to De Baisch for the heads up!
After years of waiting, hype and hope, the rumors can at last be laid to rest: the holy grail of DVD will finally be released this September. Yes, it is the original Star Wars trilogy: Episodes IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (which many regard as the best in the series) and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
While a full press release has yet to be issued, both Lucasfilm and Fox Home Entertainment confirmed today that the trilogy will touch down on September 21st as a four-disc set, available in both anamorphic widescreen and full screen versions, containing the three films plus a bonus fourth disc with extras, a la the top-selling Adventures of Indiana Jones set released late last year. The films will not be sold separately, at least initially, according to Fox representatives.
--I will buy this the first day. No suprise there. Thanks to De Baisch for the heads up!
Whale Explodes, Showers Innards on Town - Fri Jan 30,11:02 AM - AP
TAINAN, Taiwan - Folks in Taiwan wish the insides of a whale had stayed there. People covered their noses and business came to a halt after a dead, decomposing whale being transported on a truck burst because of a gas buildup.
--That seemed like a good idea at the time...
TAINAN, Taiwan - Folks in Taiwan wish the insides of a whale had stayed there. People covered their noses and business came to a halt after a dead, decomposing whale being transported on a truck burst because of a gas buildup.
--That seemed like a good idea at the time...
Officials: World's Largest Snake Caught - Mon Dec 29, 6:28 AM ET AP
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesian villagers claim to have captured a python that is almost 49.21 feet long and weighs nearly 992.07 pounds, a local official said Monday.
If confirmed, it would be the largest snake ever kept in captivity.
--Sheesh! What do you feed it!?
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesian villagers claim to have captured a python that is almost 49.21 feet long and weighs nearly 992.07 pounds, a local official said Monday.
If confirmed, it would be the largest snake ever kept in captivity.
--Sheesh! What do you feed it!?
Saddam Hussein Captured Alive Near Tikrit - By HAMZA HENDAWI, Associated Press Writer
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Without firing a shot, American forces captured a bearded and haggard-looking Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) in a dirt cellar under a farmhouse near his hometown of Tikrit, ending one of the most intensive manhunts in history. The arrest was a huge victory for U.S. forces battling an insurgency by the ousted dictator's followers.
--Maybe we can start to heal this wound on the world.
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Without firing a shot, American forces captured a bearded and haggard-looking Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) in a dirt cellar under a farmhouse near his hometown of Tikrit, ending one of the most intensive manhunts in history. The arrest was a huge victory for U.S. forces battling an insurgency by the ousted dictator's followers.
--Maybe we can start to heal this wound on the world.
The Matrix: Revolution - (**1/2) Green LightI got to start right off by saying my expectations were way to high for this movie.
That said, don't read anymore if you have not seen it because there are major spoilers ahead.
Simply put I was disappointed. I was expecting a grand solution. I was expecting a great unifying explanation. I was expecting a war to be won. I was expecting a happy ending for Neo and Trinity. I was expecting the Matrix to be destroyed and the machines cast out. I got none of it.
Bastards.
Look. The special effects were great, as expected, but no better than the other movies, nothing new.
It was just an action film. I'm lucky I like simple mindless action movies. It's big guns and lots of em. (Maybe a little armor would have been a good idea).
The Plot was always the best part of the Matrix series. This chapter had the least plot of the three. The whole damn thing comes down to an F'ing fist fight with Smith.
Lame.
Green Light (barely)
Angry Motorist Slams Car Into Cruiser Fri Nov 7,11:55 AM ET
HAMPTON, Va. - "Police chase" took on a new meaning when a motorist angry about getting a speeding ticket decided to go after the officer who issued the citation, slamming her car into his cruiser several times.
As a result, authorities have added a charge of felonious assault to Devikia Donise Garnett's misdemeanor speeding violation.
"She turned a traffic summons into a felony charge," said police spokesman Jimmie Wideman.
--That seemed like a good idea at the time...
HAMPTON, Va. - "Police chase" took on a new meaning when a motorist angry about getting a speeding ticket decided to go after the officer who issued the citation, slamming her car into his cruiser several times.
As a result, authorities have added a charge of felonious assault to Devikia Donise Garnett's misdemeanor speeding violation.
"She turned a traffic summons into a felony charge," said police spokesman Jimmie Wideman.
--That seemed like a good idea at the time...
What's in a Name? Everything When the Name is Butt - Fri Oct 24, 9:54 AM ET - Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - A British couple have been forced to move house because of the shame caused by the name of their street -- Butt Hole Road.
Paul and Lisa Allott sold their $250,000 bungalow in Conisbrough, northern England after living there for just 15 months, fed up with the constant leg-pulling.
Taxis and pizza delivery men would fail to turn up, thinking their order was just a prank, and they grew tired with groups of youths posing for photos by the nearby street sign with their buttocks bared.
"I like a laugh, but it was beyond a joke," Allott told the Sun newspaper.
Attempts by Reuters to contact the new residents were unsuccessful -- they have taken a confidential telephone number.
--I would love a street name like that. Easy for the kids to remember!
LONDON (Reuters) - A British couple have been forced to move house because of the shame caused by the name of their street -- Butt Hole Road.
Paul and Lisa Allott sold their $250,000 bungalow in Conisbrough, northern England after living there for just 15 months, fed up with the constant leg-pulling.
Taxis and pizza delivery men would fail to turn up, thinking their order was just a prank, and they grew tired with groups of youths posing for photos by the nearby street sign with their buttocks bared.
"I like a laugh, but it was beyond a joke," Allott told the Sun newspaper.
Attempts by Reuters to contact the new residents were unsuccessful -- they have taken a confidential telephone number.
--I would love a street name like that. Easy for the kids to remember!
The Six Million Dollar Man
The fondly-remembered 70s TV series The Six Million Dollar Man is in line to be produced as a big-screen vehicle for Jim Carrey. Dimension Films -who own the rights to the sci-fi novel Cyborg that went on to inspire the Lee Major-starring TV show - have recruited Todd Phillips, director of Old School, to script and helm an update for the comic, who approached the company with the idea himself. "The teaming of Jim and Todd is perfect creative combination to launch the franchise," said Dimension's co-chairman Bob Weinstein. "Todd is a director with proven instincts, and Jim is a superstar."
-- will it be Good, Bad or Ugly?
The fondly-remembered 70s TV series The Six Million Dollar Man is in line to be produced as a big-screen vehicle for Jim Carrey. Dimension Films -who own the rights to the sci-fi novel Cyborg that went on to inspire the Lee Major-starring TV show - have recruited Todd Phillips, director of Old School, to script and helm an update for the comic, who approached the company with the idea himself. "The teaming of Jim and Todd is perfect creative combination to launch the franchise," said Dimension's co-chairman Bob Weinstein. "Todd is a director with proven instincts, and Jim is a superstar."
-- will it be Good, Bad or Ugly?
Christensen talks up Star Wars showdown - The Gaurdian Staff and agencies Thursday October 16, 2003
Obi-Wan Kenobi's showdown with the future Darth Vader is being hyped as the most extensive ever caught on film.
The final Star Wars showdown between Obi-Wan Kenobi and the future Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, will be the most extensive ever caught on film, according to actor Hayden Christensen. Filming of the third prequel in the current run of films in George Lucas's space opera has now been completed, and Christensen says he expects the much-anticipated scene to more than live up to expectations.
In an interview with Latino Review, the Canadian star said: "I will say, on the record, the final fight sequence in this film will, in my opinion and not having seen any of it cut together, surpass any fight sequence that has been put on film so far."
With Lucas's confidentiality agreement presumably in mind, Christensen added: "It's the longest, I can't give you specifics, but it is quite the bad-assed fight scene. [Fight co-ordinator] Nick Gilliard has done an amazing job instilling an arc of story in the fight.
--Dammit. the wait... hurts.
Obi-Wan Kenobi's showdown with the future Darth Vader is being hyped as the most extensive ever caught on film.
The final Star Wars showdown between Obi-Wan Kenobi and the future Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, will be the most extensive ever caught on film, according to actor Hayden Christensen. Filming of the third prequel in the current run of films in George Lucas's space opera has now been completed, and Christensen says he expects the much-anticipated scene to more than live up to expectations.
In an interview with Latino Review, the Canadian star said: "I will say, on the record, the final fight sequence in this film will, in my opinion and not having seen any of it cut together, surpass any fight sequence that has been put on film so far."
With Lucas's confidentiality agreement presumably in mind, Christensen added: "It's the longest, I can't give you specifics, but it is quite the bad-assed fight scene. [Fight co-ordinator] Nick Gilliard has done an amazing job instilling an arc of story in the fight.
--Dammit. the wait... hurts.
Serial Killer Fights to Wear Makeup - Wed Oct 15, 9:43 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia - One of Australia's most notorious convicted killers is launching a legal battle for the right to wear makeup while he serves his life sentence, enraging the family of one of his victims.
Paul Denyer, 31, was jailed for a minimum 30-year term for murdering three young women in the southern city of Melbourne over seven weeks in 1993.
He is launching an appeal with the Victoria state Civil and Administrative Tribunal against a refusal by Barwon Prison authorities to let him buy and wear makeup.
--If you can't kill em, join em!!
MELBOURNE, Australia - One of Australia's most notorious convicted killers is launching a legal battle for the right to wear makeup while he serves his life sentence, enraging the family of one of his victims.
Paul Denyer, 31, was jailed for a minimum 30-year term for murdering three young women in the southern city of Melbourne over seven weeks in 1993.
He is launching an appeal with the Victoria state Civil and Administrative Tribunal against a refusal by Barwon Prison authorities to let him buy and wear makeup.
--If you can't kill em, join em!!
Man Finds Mouse in His Fried Chicken News - AP
BALTIMORE - Baltimore health officials say a patron of a Popeye's restaurant bit into a mouse that had been fried along with the chicken. Tony Hill says he was eating the second piece of his three-piece meal when he made the unappetizing discovery.
He filed a complaint with the health department.
Officials say that same restaurant has been closed twice before for infestation or unsanitary conditions. Inspectors checked the place yesterday and didn't find any rodents. But officials say they'll be back.
--But was he rude to the employees first?
BALTIMORE - Baltimore health officials say a patron of a Popeye's restaurant bit into a mouse that had been fried along with the chicken. Tony Hill says he was eating the second piece of his three-piece meal when he made the unappetizing discovery.
He filed a complaint with the health department.
Officials say that same restaurant has been closed twice before for infestation or unsanitary conditions. Inspectors checked the place yesterday and didn't find any rodents. But officials say they'll be back.
--But was he rude to the employees first?
It's Good to Be the King - Fri Sep 5, 2:36 PM - Reuters
LUDZIDZINI ROYAL VILLAGE, Swaziland (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of bare-breasted young maidens danced in front of King Mswati on Friday -- many hoping to catch his eye and become his next wife.
A record 50,000 young women staged Swaziland's annual "Reed Dance," taking part in a traditional ceremony now seen as an audition to join King Mswati's many wives.
--Hail to the King, baby...
LUDZIDZINI ROYAL VILLAGE, Swaziland (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of bare-breasted young maidens danced in front of King Mswati on Friday -- many hoping to catch his eye and become his next wife.
A record 50,000 young women staged Swaziland's annual "Reed Dance," taking part in a traditional ceremony now seen as an audition to join King Mswati's many wives.
--Hail to the King, baby...
Woman's 13-Day Krispy Kreme Vigil Ends -Wed Aug 27, 9:45 AM ET
LANSING, Mich. - For 13 nights, Annie Lewis slept on the street just feet from the area's first Krispy Kreme store, setting a record ahead of its opening.
The East Lansing resident beamed as her son, 12-year-old Gregg Pullano, cut a ribbon Tuesday, signaling the opening. Gregg, who is autistic and is obsessed with Krispy Kremes, was the first customer through the door.
The previous Krispy Kreme record of most nights spent outside a store before it opened was 12.
--Two weeks for some Krispy Kreams... addiction is a horrible thing.
LANSING, Mich. - For 13 nights, Annie Lewis slept on the street just feet from the area's first Krispy Kreme store, setting a record ahead of its opening.
The East Lansing resident beamed as her son, 12-year-old Gregg Pullano, cut a ribbon Tuesday, signaling the opening. Gregg, who is autistic and is obsessed with Krispy Kremes, was the first customer through the door.
The previous Krispy Kreme record of most nights spent outside a store before it opened was 12.
--Two weeks for some Krispy Kreams... addiction is a horrible thing.
Telemarketers Sue Over Do-Not-Call List - Mon Jul 28,11:44 AM ET By DAVID HO, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Telemarketers expanded their legal challenge to the government's do-not-call list, suing a second federal agency over the call-blocking service for consumers that the industry says will devastate business and cost up to two million jobs.
--Screw those guys. Bastards.
WASHINGTON - Telemarketers expanded their legal challenge to the government's do-not-call list, suing a second federal agency over the call-blocking service for consumers that the industry says will devastate business and cost up to two million jobs.
--Screw those guys. Bastards.
Saddam Hussein's sons killed in US raid in northern Iraq - Wed Jul 23, 4:49 AM ET
MOSUL, Iraq (AFP) - The two sons of Saddam Hussein, Uday and Qusay, were killed in a massive raid in northern Iraq, the US military said, in a major coup for coalition forces pursuing the family of the toppled Iraqi ruler and his loyalists.
--If they were stupid enough to stay in Iraq... acorns do not fall far from the tree...
MOSUL, Iraq (AFP) - The two sons of Saddam Hussein, Uday and Qusay, were killed in a massive raid in northern Iraq, the US military said, in a major coup for coalition forces pursuing the family of the toppled Iraqi ruler and his loyalists.
--If they were stupid enough to stay in Iraq... acorns do not fall far from the tree...
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