Monday, July 31, 2006

More TV STuff

Brilliant But Cancelled is a website that is actually an NBC Universal product, maybe we'll see some of the old surface episodes.

Current TV is working with Comcast, here is how they say it works:
Anyone who wants to contribute can upload a video. Then, everyone in the Current online community votes for what should be on TV. You can join in at either stage -- watch & vote or make video. (We've also got online training to help you get the skills you need to make TV!)
This isn't a "cut the crap button but possibly a good trend in television.


Okay, This isn't about TV but have you ever wanted to go to space? Currently, I don't see too many ways short of alien abduction, that a "regular person"(whatever that is) can get there. Celestis will take you there, but only if your dead!!

Finally, The epic drama "Heroes" chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. Find the rest of the write-up at The Futon Critic Maybe we'll get hooked on this show and they can cancel it!!!

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Is it me or does TV SUCK? Please Tell Me!!

I'd like to start an anti-television group.

I am sick of the programming that is coming my way. Networks and
many viewers, are stuck on "Reality" shows.
What "reality" are they presenting.
Watch people cat fighting, lying and being unscrupulous so they can win.
I try to avoid people like that.


When I watch TV I want to be entertained.
That happens now is when I rent a DVD.


The past season had some good prospects, but they were short lived.
The Invasion Series and The Surface series were both cancelled.

Too much money? Had to pay writers and actors!!

I am mystified by the popularity of shows like American Idol.
I mean these performers aren't even doing original music.

Do any of these people ever listen to the radio?

Whatever happened to Music Videos?
MTV's programmed music out of there schedule.

I gotta go, Pimp My Ride is coming on. AHHHHH

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

From yesterday's Wall Street Journal:
Googles Blogspot Making the News

By KEITH HUANG
July 24, 2006; Page R11

STANDUP COMEDY
• The Sound of Young America

TSOYA.blogspot.com
San Francisco resident Jesse Thorn, 25, champions the underground
comic with his blog. The site features a popular podcast where Mr.
Thorn interviews some of the nation's top talent and comics
occasionally perform sketches. "With only a couple of mass-media
outlets for comedy, one of my goals is to help get all the great
comedy that's bubbling up from the underground noticed," says Mr.
Thorn, who produces the podcast from his living room.

The blog revolves around the podcast, offering Mr. Thorn a platform
for news, commentary and "other bits and bytes that wouldn't work on
the air," he says. Sometimes readers offer dispatches from the field.
For example, one reader wrote about comedian Dave Chappelle's recent
surprise drop-in show at The Punchline in San Francisco.

Friday, July 21, 2006

Talk to a Person not a MACHINE

Tired of being on hold and pushing buttons on your phone? It's time to GET HUMAN

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

18 TRICKS

1. If your throat tickles, scratch your ear.

When you were 9, playing your armpit was a cool trick. Now, as an adult, you can still appreciate a good body-based feat, but you're more discriminating. Take that tickle in your throat; it's not worth gagging over. Here's a better way to scratch your itch: "When the nerves in the ear are stimulated, it creates a reflex in the throat that can cause a muscle spasm," says Scott Schaffer, M.D., president of an ear, nose and throat specialty center in Gibbsboro, New Jersey. "This spasm relieves the tickle."

THE OTHER 17

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Minnie, The Family Dachsund



Stewed Dog (wedding style)

Recipe By : Joe Sweeney
Serving Size : 30 Preparation Time :3:00
Categories : Ethnic Lamb
Philippines

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
3 kg dog meat -- * see note
1 1/2 cups vinegar
60 peppercorns -- crushed
6 tablespoons salt
12 cloves garlic -- crushed
1/2 cup cooking oil
6 cups onion -- sliced
3 cups tomato sauce
10 cups boiling water
6 cups red pepper -- cut into strips
6 pieces bay leaf
1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
1 1/2 cups liver spread -- ** see note
1 whole fresh pineapple -- cut 1/2 inch thick

1. First, kill a medium sized dog, then burn off the fur over a hot fire.
2. Carefully remove the skin while still warm and set aside for later
(may be used in other recpies)
3. Cut meat into 1" cubes. Marinade meat in mixture of vinegar,
peppercorn, salt and garlic for 2 hours.
4. Fry meat in oil using a large wok over an open fire, then add
onions and chopped pineapple and suate until tender.
5. Pour in tomato sauce and boiling water, add green peper, bay leaf
and tobasco.
6. Cover and simmer over warm coals until meat is tender. Blend in
liver spread and cook for additional 5-7 minutes.

* you can substiture lamb for dog. The taste is similar, but not as pungent.
** smooth liver pate will do as well.

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

HAPPY 4th OF JULY





Hope you all have a Great 4th, it's been a fun weekend filled with great food and deserts Like Chocolate cake and Strawberry Pie!!

Celebrate your Independence !!!!