Check out the kinda creepy but apparently genuine fan site for Stephen Harper at I HEART HARPER.ca.
As you may have guessed, I don't particularly trust the man and his facial expressions kinda freak me out. Thus, I really like this t-shirt featuring Harper with the phrase "BUT, I AM SMILING" by bawdypolitic.
Of course some of you think he eats babies. [So do these folks.]
TAGS: Stephen Harper, Canadian Politics, political humour.
31 January 2006
"Faces of Meth" freak me out.
Link surfing on my coffee break found this site: Faces of Meth (from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America).
It kinda freaked me out -- not because the only way the before and after shots could be creepier is if the subjects were dead -- because of the number of people with open sores on their faces -- "skin ulcerations" -- eww. Apparently skin ulcerations are just one of the common side effects of using crystal meth. On the other hand, with a decent make-up kit, I could easily fake those before and afte shots having seen that site.
Meth is big in the news these days. Ever since the release of the "Oncoming" Baitcar video [warning: explicit language], the media has been on the prowl for meth news. Victoria even has a Crystal Meth Society to educate and support the community.
Honestly, the closest I can come to understanding addiction is caffeine but since it is not only legal but also socially encouraged, I guess that really can't compare. All I can say is that meth freaks me out more than even the idea of crack ever did.
TAGS: drugs, meth, crystal meth, public service announcement, psa
It kinda freaked me out -- not because the only way the before and after shots could be creepier is if the subjects were dead -- because of the number of people with open sores on their faces -- "skin ulcerations" -- eww. Apparently skin ulcerations are just one of the common side effects of using crystal meth. On the other hand, with a decent make-up kit, I could easily fake those before and afte shots having seen that site.
Meth is big in the news these days. Ever since the release of the "Oncoming" Baitcar video [warning: explicit language], the media has been on the prowl for meth news. Victoria even has a Crystal Meth Society to educate and support the community.
Honestly, the closest I can come to understanding addiction is caffeine but since it is not only legal but also socially encouraged, I guess that really can't compare. All I can say is that meth freaks me out more than even the idea of crack ever did.
TAGS: drugs, meth, crystal meth, public service announcement, psa
30 January 2006
This might be a REALLY long flight...
AirTroductions™ - There's Something in the Air
I read about this curious service through Reuters "oddly enough" news this morning. Apparently it was also featured on Lisa Loeb's new reality show (Wait! This is her second reality show? WTF?) I'm not sure how well this could work.
Basically, you sign up with a profile in the hopes of locating a good match for conversation or networking or... (can you say "mile high club"?) It's free up until the point you want to make an actual connection, then it's five bucks.
Now, I haven't travelled often enough to worry about the annoying-seat-mate-from-hell; usually I've been able to slip into my headphones and ignore the other party all-together (I wonder if that makes me the annoying-seat-mate-from-hell?) I can kind of understand the thinking behind it, but I think the marketing needs to be more targeted. e.g.:
AirTroductions - Business (for business class frequent flyers; an emphasis on networking style and stock portfolio)
AirTroductions - YouthPass (budget backpacker? extreme sports? anti-globalization protester? rock band groupie?)
AirTroductions - FrazzledParent (age of screaming child multiplied by proclivity to air-sickness)
AirTroductions - MyFifi (swap cute pet stories for the duration of the flight; split into MyFifi is travelling with me and MyFifi is in the best kennel in my state)
AirTroductions - MileHighClub (Oh, yeahhhh! Cue cheesy porn music, boww-chikka-bow-bow)
And so on.
EDIT: It seems this is my 700th post to this blog. Wow.
I read about this curious service through Reuters "oddly enough" news this morning. Apparently it was also featured on Lisa Loeb's new reality show (Wait! This is her second reality show? WTF?) I'm not sure how well this could work.
Basically, you sign up with a profile in the hopes of locating a good match for conversation or networking or... (can you say "mile high club"?) It's free up until the point you want to make an actual connection, then it's five bucks.
Now, I haven't travelled often enough to worry about the annoying-seat-mate-from-hell; usually I've been able to slip into my headphones and ignore the other party all-together (I wonder if that makes me the annoying-seat-mate-from-hell?) I can kind of understand the thinking behind it, but I think the marketing needs to be more targeted. e.g.:
AirTroductions - Business (for business class frequent flyers; an emphasis on networking style and stock portfolio)
AirTroductions - YouthPass (budget backpacker? extreme sports? anti-globalization protester? rock band groupie?)
AirTroductions - FrazzledParent (age of screaming child multiplied by proclivity to air-sickness)
AirTroductions - MyFifi (swap cute pet stories for the duration of the flight; split into MyFifi is travelling with me and MyFifi is in the best kennel in my state)
AirTroductions - MileHighClub (Oh, yeahhhh! Cue cheesy porn music, boww-chikka-bow-bow)
And so on.
EDIT: It seems this is my 700th post to this blog. Wow.
29 January 2006
Bonus Awards Night
I don't remember ever having seen the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards broadcast before.... but at any rate, TBS is showing them tonight. Along with the Directors' Guild of America (their awards were handed out last night), the SAG Awards provide a clue to who will win the Academy Awards. Here's a few highlights...
I find it odd that most of the cast from Desperate Housewives opted for lavender dresses... and I am ticked off that they beat both Arrested Development and also My Name is Earl (both much funnier shows) for ensemble comedy.
S. Epatha Merkerson won her third honour for her work in Lackawanna Blues (which I haven't seen) and was again very weepy and emotional -- up until the point where she thanked her divorce lawyer with a cackle that could strike fear into the heart of any husband.
One of the weirder moments was the awkward scripted banter between Jake Gyllenhall and Heath Ledger while talking about Brokeback Mountain... as Jon Stewart would say, "UnCOMfortable."
TAGS: awards season, SAG Awards
I find it odd that most of the cast from Desperate Housewives opted for lavender dresses... and I am ticked off that they beat both Arrested Development and also My Name is Earl (both much funnier shows) for ensemble comedy.
S. Epatha Merkerson won her third honour for her work in Lackawanna Blues (which I haven't seen) and was again very weepy and emotional -- up until the point where she thanked her divorce lawyer with a cackle that could strike fear into the heart of any husband.
One of the weirder moments was the awkward scripted banter between Jake Gyllenhall and Heath Ledger while talking about Brokeback Mountain... as Jon Stewart would say, "UnCOMfortable."
TAGS: awards season, SAG Awards
Happy New Year -- Gung Hay Fat Choy
Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year -- Year of the Dog (Fire Dog to be specific). Victoria is home to the oldest Chinatown in Canada and though the geographic area has shrunk over the years, the community is still strong; I am looking forward to next weekend's Lion Dance:
In the meantime, may you all prosper and find happiness and friendship in the coming year!
TAGS: Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year Year of the Dog, Lion Dance, event
Feb. 5th: Bring in the Year of the Dog by coming down to the Gate of Harmonious Interest to see the annual Lion Dance performed by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club at 1:00 pm in Chinatown. This annual event is put on by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association officially welcomes in the New Year!
In the meantime, may you all prosper and find happiness and friendship in the coming year!
TAGS: Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year Year of the Dog, Lion Dance, event
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