Archive for September 3rd, 2007
James Traficant Hearing
Comments(0)In 2002 he was indicted for taking campaign contributions for personal use. He’s now incarcerated in Ray Brook Federal Correctional Institution where he’s taken up painting.
Someone’s got to do this character justice and compile a comprehensive compilation of all his shenanigans going back to his years on the floor of the House, and all the ridiculous speeches he made. For now, we’ll have to make do with this.
Chad Everett Meets A Fan
Comments(0)This is taken from the outtakes included on the DVD of the documentary It’s Your News where Ron Simonsen, a mentally retarded man, realizes his lifelong dream of meeting Chad Everett of Medical Center fame!
David Pringle’s 100 Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Novels
Comments(0)“David Pringle is a master of science fiction bibliography and criticism. Some find him a bit of a Britophile, but we certainly don’t see any harm in that (if true). Here is his list of the 100 best science fiction novels of all time (through about 1984, when Everything Changed anyway). It is a strange list in many ways; there are no Van Vogt books, Asimov’s Foundation isn’t included, but it is a good list in most aspects.”–strangewords.com
David Pringle’s 100 Best Science Fiction Novels
“Another of David Pringle’s Best 100 books, this time taking on the fantasy genre. In addition, Pringle includes some alternate “best of” choices in his introduction, something missing in his previous Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels. So, here we go again, with another good basis of a reading list for the Compleat Fantasy Fan of the Modern persuasion.”–strangewords.com
And I’m Telling You–Lakisha Jones
Amazing power!
Nessun Dorma–Paul Potts
Sickeningly sappy, and soooo edited, but I’m a sucker . . .
Stuff Like That There–Kelly Clarkson
Great performance!
Natural Woman–Kelly Clarkson
If only she would eschew originality and stick to covers.
Freeware Games List
Many people are under the assumption that the only free games one can get legally aren’t worth playing. Not so, and Wikipedia’s Freeware Games List points the way to many freebie games that are cutting edge!
Jean Vigo’s Zero For Conduct
Vigo’s celebrated short film, made just before L’Atalante.
Meg Ryan on Parkinson
Parkinson has called this interview “a lesson in embarrassment . . . an essay in awkwardness. . . .” Meg Ryan doesn’t come off badly, though. It’s just a situation where two people have no chemistry.
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Take On Me
Probably my favorite music video of all time.
I Want To Know What Love Is
Foreigner’s power ballad masterpiece, and one of the best MTV videos ever. This is what the great–and still great–Lou Gramm looks like today (can you say, “hobbit”?).
Larry Bird Career Highlights
If Eminem annoys you then crank down the volume and sit back and watch this highlight reel of Larry Bird. Mind-bogglingly awesome!
Uri Geller on Carson
Cringeworthy.
Bojangles of Harlem–Fred Astaire
From Swing Time.
Top Hat, White Tie, and Tails–Fred Astaire
Along with Mr. Bojangles, my favorite of all his classic dance sequences.
James Brown Inebriated on Sonya Live!
Remember Sonya Live? Here’s the Godfather of Soul drunk off his ass!
“It’s a Man’s World” James Brown & Pavarotti
James Brown’s voice is stunning here. One of a kind.
“Moonwalk” by Michael Jackson
Some people say this is a variant of James Brown’s Camelwalk, but does anyone know for sure?
Ancestry.com Family Facts
This is an interesting utility to use for background information on your surname. For example, you can find out how many “Mitchell’s” served in the Civil War (3,263,363 total; 1,050,000 Confederacy; 2,213,363 Union). Also gives information on name meanings, place of origin, ports of departure, occupations popular with that surname, and life expectancy.
Demetri Martin “Jokes with a Guitar”
Subtle, idiosyncratic humor in the Steven Wright mold.
