And who said guys were useless!

So here's our softball fan left holding the Baby - but that doesn't stop him! Watch the Ball, watch the ball....................................

A Poem Beyond Belief by Phil Plait

A is Ad hominem, attacks quite insulting,
They may feel good but no good is resulting.

B is for Bible, they swear it’s all true,
But which version’s right? The Muslim’s, Mormon’s, or Jew’s?

C is Creation, 6000 years past;
But when looked at the evidence is always half-assed.

D is Debunker, it’s said with a jeer.
But we cannot debunk without bunk, that is clear.

E: EVP, hearing voices of dead,
but it’s really just patterns of sound you are fed.

F: The Face that’s on Mars is really a butte,
Is there on the obverse a giant patoot?

G is for Geller, a spoon he will bend,
Is it magic or powers, or more likely pretend?

H, Homeopathy, infinite dilution,
Perhaps better known as persistent delusion.

I, Ideomotor, the dowser’s director,
It fallaciously points on a randomized vector.

J is Junk science, it’s always reforming,
from alt med to New Age, and anti-global warming.

K is for Karma, you reap what you sow,
but if it’s not coincidence, then how would you know?

L’s Levitation, they claim that they float
but I think it’s just bouncing they’re trying to promote.

M: Mayans said: doom in Twenty Oh Twelve,
In 2013 those predictions we’ll shelve.

N is Nibiru, a planet of vapor,
It never shows up but it looks good on paper.

O: Oxygen water, marks can’t get their fill,
What they don’t understand is that they don’t have gills.

P: Faces in patterns is called Pareidolia,
In clouds it’s mundane but in pastry it’s holier?

Q is for Quacks, their science is lacking,
They’ll sell you snake oil with the government’s backing.

R: Repressed memories, bad things you’ve forgotten,
But it’s really the premise behind it that’s rotten.

S: Sylvia Browne, who randomly guesses,
That people believe her is why it depresses.

T’s for Trudeau, and the trash that he’s sellin’,
But credit card fraud? FTC: "He’s a felon."

U, Unidentified, the definition’s specific,
But it doesn’t stop cranks thinking they’re scientific.

V is Vaccines, which clear germs up quick,
But some folks don’t like them, they fight little pricks.

W’s for Woo-woo, Randi’s favorite word choice,
And who’ll argue with him? He gave us our voice!

X is for Xenu, scientologist’s Satan,
Give us all of your money, your engrams we’ll straighten.

Y is for Yeti, the Bigfoot, Sasquatch,
A whole lot of nonsense without a single hair swatch.

Z is for Zetans, those E.T. mind readers,
But they disappeared as they followed the Lieder.

Graffiti Art, Sao Paulo, Brazil

New Honda Ad coming in April

Cat Shit One Movie Trailer

Fab animation from the Japanese Studio Anima Director: Kazuya Sasahara
Original Manga (released in the USA as Apocalypse Meow): Motofumi Kobayashi
Format: 23 min. 12 episodes
Target Viewers: Survival game fans and military fans
Anticipated Customers: Clients who are looking to invest in imaging contents that are on a par with those by PIXAR ...

i-phone Art

So here ya go, even with all the gaming, social networking, A-Z of anywhere in the World and camera and movie possibilities the i-phone is now for making works of art. Whatever happened to just having a phone!

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7 Pet Myths debunked

1.NEVER GIVE PETS PEOPLE FOOD
As long as you’re using high-quality ingredients and a good recipe that meets a pet’s nutritional needs, “people food” is perfectly healthy as a regular meal for your dog or cat.
2.YOUR CAT HATES YOUR BABY
"I think the only danger of a cat around a baby is that cats like to snuggle next to warm things in small areas, and a cat will not know if this position is dangerous for the baby.”
3.DOGS AND CATS EAT GRASS WHEN THEY ARE SICK
"They love the taste and texture of grass, the newer shoots with a little water on them from the sprinklers or rain is even better.”
4.BAD BREATH IS NORMAL
A healthy pet has fresh breath. Just as in people, bad breath is a sign of a serious health problem.
5.TAIL-WAGGING MEANS A DOG IS FRIENDLY
Tail wags have lots of different meanings, some friendly and some not.
Some signals to consider:
- Relaxed, comfortable dogs generally have a gently wagging tail held horizontally or slightly lowered.
- Confident dogs carry their tails up.
- Dogs with their tails down may be stalking prey, feeling cautious or indicating friendliness and respect to the one they’re greeting.
- Together with a lowered head, direct stare, closed mouth, ears held back and eyes wide open, a lowered tail is a clear warning to back off.
- A tucked tail indicates anxiety, avoidance or caution.
6.RUB A DOGS NOSE IN ITS "BUSINESS" TO HOUSE TRAIN IT
That only makes your dog afraid of you. Instead of learning to potty outdoors, it will find hidden places to go in the house and avoid relieving itself in front of you, even outdoors.
To successfully housetrain a dog, always take it out on leash so that when it potties outside, you will be right there to reward it with a treat, praise, a favorite toy or playtime afterward.
7.CATS ALWAYS LAND ON THEIR FEET
Its almost always true but not all of them land on their feet. Every once in a while, a kitty klutz comes along.

BEST CHRISTOPHER WALKEN IMPRESSION

CRAZY FLYING MAN

The theme for today is flying! And on that note - Kids don't try this at home, without the correct supervision.....

AMAZING FLYING ELEPHANT

In the International Fund for Animal Welfare public service announcement, an elephant comes in for a landing in the style of a jumbo jet...making the point that travelers should think twice before purchasing souvenirs made from animal products.

HEATHER MILLS AND VEGETARIAN BURGERS

Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills has reportedly signed a $4.3 million deal to promote vegetarian food for fast food chain Burger King.

The former model - who last week invested in a seaside cafe which she plans to turn into a vegetarian eatery - has agreed to launch a new meat-free burger at the company's 11,350 outlets throughout the world, according to U.K. newspaper The People.

A source tells the publication, "Heather is ecstatic. She believes she can change the eating habits of millions. She's also being paid a lot of money and the deal will help boost her standing."

Mills was reportedly chosen for the role after she gave $1 million worth of free veggie burgers to poor kids in New York last year.

Simon and Garfunkel to tour AGAIN

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are getting their group back together this spring for a reunion tour of Asia and Australia, according to a source close to the group.
Reunion plans apparently began after Simon and Garfunkel played three songs together during Simon's two-night gig at New York's Beacon Theatre in February.

Tour rehearsals begin in New York in May and the tour will launch in New Zealand around the first week of June, according to the source.
Shows in Australia and possibly Japan will follow, the source said.

Simon's manager, Jeff Kramer, has asked the group's musicians to clear their calendars -- which means canceling other shows -- from late May through June, the source said.
Kramer, in a statement to Rolling Stone magazine after the February show, hinted that a tour was in the works.

No official announcement has been made and Simon's publicist has not responded to CNN requests for comment.
"Yes there have been conversations taking place, but nothing has been confirmed," Kramer told Rolling Stone.

Simon and Garfunkel last reunited for their "Old Friends" tour in 2003 and 2004, which Rolling Stone estimated earned $123 million.
The duo, friends since childhood, is famous for breaking up and making up about every dozen years.

Their biggest hits together came in the late 1960s -- including "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Mrs. Robinson" and "Scarborough Fair."

FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

THE WONDERFUL LOUIS ARMSTRONG AT 1958 NEWPORT FESTIVAL - NEED I SAY ANYMORE!

MESMERISING FLOCK OF BIRDS FORMATION

Prince to Stream Live into Fans Homes

Pop superstar PRINCE is set to perform from his Los Angeles mansion for fans at home - via a new Internet subscription service.
Supporters who hand over an annual fee of $77 (€56) will have access to music, lyrics, artwork and photos on a new website.
Fans can even make song requests - and watch as the icon rocks out their picks live from his own home, according to reports.
The website is scheduled to go live on 24 March (09) - days before the 29 March (09) release of his two new albums, LOtUSFLOW3R and MPLSoUND.
In September 2007, Prince announced he intended to sue various websites, including YouTube and eBay, for hosting his music and film content online without his authorisation.

The Great Gonzo Tells Us About The Script For The New MUPPET Movie - aka THE GREATEST MUPPET MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!!

I have been lucky enough to get my hands on the script to the new Muppet Movie a.k.a "The Greatest Muppet Movie of All Time!!!" (as theyre calling it) by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller. I've read it an thought I'd pass on my thoughts.

Before I get started, I think it's helpful to get my take on The Muppets. I LOVE THEM. I have a huge place in my heart for these characters and many of their adventures. However, I feel the Muppets have been completely misused and misunderstood since Jim Henson's death. I love The Muppet Show, The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, and The Muppets Take Manhattan. I feel like all the Muppet films after Jim's death just didn't "get it". There was something missing. The characters were watered down... kiddified, if you will. Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, Muppets From Space... ugh. They just didn't feel like true Muppet movies.

Anyway- keeping that in mind, how did I like the new script? Well, I'm going to start with the non-spoiler review and let you know my impressions. Then I'll go into some spoiler-iffic detail for those interested.

The movie revolves around The Muppets reuniting after a huge falling out to save The Muppet Studios in Hollywood. They have to put on a show in the Muppet Theatre and get 10 million viewers to save the Studios from an evil Texas oil tycoon. That's the quick version. How is it? It's a solid, if not spectacular script that, with a bit of work, could be really great.

GENE TESTING TO FIND A CURE FOR PARKINSON'S

23andMe, the gene-testing company backed by Google Inc., wants to collect DNA from the spit of 10,000 people with Parkinson’s disease to hunt for common genes that may cause the illness or predict patients’ response to drugs.

To entice patients to participate, the Mountain View, California-based company will offer to test them for $25, a fraction of the normal $399 fee. The quest is personal for Ann Wojcicki, who helped start 23andMe in 2006. Her husband, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, has a gene variant that increases his risk of developing the neurological condition, which afflicts his mother.

One million North Americans and more than 4 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s, which causes people to tremble, shake and lose control of their body’s movements. The condition comes in different forms, and its causes are poorly understood, with a handful of genes known to increase the risk. 23andMe hopes to uncover others.

23andMe, a closely held company, is working with two nonprofit research groups, the Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale, California, and the New York-based Michael J. Fox Foundation, which was founded in 2000 by Fox, an actor, who suffers from Parkinson’s.

In addition to genes, environmental factors including chemical exposure and drug use may also play a role in development of the illness. “We want to try and find out if there are other genetic variations that are associated with Parkinson’s or with rapid progression or slow progression,” said Wojcicki, in a telephone interview yesterday. “Also, why some people respond well to therapy, some people don’t, and some develop resistance faster.”

“We’re very frustrated with the pace of research discoveries and we felt one way to accelerate it would be to empower individuals and form communities and self-create a research cohort,” she said. “We also believe we are really democratizing research in a new way.”

Google invested about $3.9 million in 23andMe in 2007. Brin is helping to subsidize the reduced cost for the gene-testing that gets performed for each patient, Wojcicki said. 23andMe wouldn’t disclose the extent of his contribution.

IF U THINK UR HAVING A BAD DAY!

Dude if you're gonna grow Weed at home don't have a burgular alarm that calls the police!

Police seized more than 40 marijuana plants, two pounds of cultivated marijuana, $10,000 in cash, handguns and rifles when they responded to a burglar alarm at the waterfront home of a local dentist.

Dr. Raymond Pacholec, 61, was charged with possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute and operating a marijuana growing facility, police said. Pacholec was released after posting $50,000 bail.

According to Detective Sgt. James J. Smith, at 8:27 a.m. police responded a burglar alarm at Pacholec's home at Bayview Avenue and Magnolia Drive. Officers John Sperber and Don Rowley walked through the house with Pacholec, but did not find a burglar. They did, however, notice a strong odor of raw marijuana, Smith said.

The officers also saw other indications of illegal drug use and took the doctor into custody. Police left and obtained a search warrant, Smith said. The Ocean County sheriff's canine unit and Criminalistics Investigations Unit assisted. The State Police Marijuana Eradication Unit assisted in taking the evidence into custody.

The subsequent search turned up additional evidence, Smith said.

Pacholec has a practice on Route 9 in the Bayville section.

"I don't think it had anything to do with medicinal purposes," Smith said. Detectives are investigating. "This was really the result of good heads-up police work by the two officers who responded there for the burglar alarm," Smith said. "Without their keen observations, we never would have got involved with it."

PRINCE GETS 3 NITES GIG ON JAY LENO

Pop genius Prince has just signed on to perform for three consecutive nights, March 25-27, on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. It's the first time any artist has appeared on the show more than two nights in a row. Prince will also join Leno on May 28, the next-to-the-last appearance that the famed comedian will make as host of The Tonight Show.

Prince's March performances will promote the artist's new studio albums, LOtusFLOW3R and MPLSoUND, out March 29. The CDs will be packaged with a third disc, Elixer by Prince's new artist, Bria Valente. The three-disc set will be available through Prince's partnership with Target, which will sell the release for $11.98.

RFK'S SPEECH ON MARTIN LUTER KINGS ASSASSINATION

Yep you've guessed it I have just watched the movie "Bobby" but here's another gem of footage from the 60's and a powerful speech from RFK.

MINDLESS MENACE OF VIOLENCE

This is an inspiring speech from Robert F. Kennedy April 5th 1968 at the City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio.

Eyeborg - The Bionic Reporter

The idea of lifecasting is not new but Rob Spence is going further. He is planning to have a camera embedded in his eye socket in order to become a 'bionic reporter'.

Speaking at DNA 2009, he explained he had lost an eye when young and had long thought about camera technology to replace his lost vision.

The camera eye will move in sync with the healthy eye, it will blink and it will be able to transmit footage live.

He explains: "One of the obvious applications is to be a reporter that has access to places other reporters don't - or access to conversations that normal people don't."

He says having direct eye contact will lead to a unique point of view and potentially a new grammar of film-making.

He has developed a prototype and is looking for further funding of $50,000 to complete the technical aspects of the eye. He is currently filming a documentary about the project.

Microsoft Surface

This has actually been around for a while but they're working on bringing down the cost! So if you're wondering where that iphone technology is going - watch this.

FAMILY GUY DOES STAR WARS PART 3

"Family Guy" will extend its full-episode "Star Wars" parodies to the third film in the George Lucas series, "Return of the Jedi."

The show's cast completed a table read yesterday for a "Jedi" spoof script, which is tentatively titled “Episode VI: The Great Muppet Caper" (Ewok jokes never get old).

The animated hit's parody of "A New Hope" (which was titled, sort of confusingly at this point, "Blue Harvest," which is actually the production code name for the third film, "Return of the Jedi") was one of ... that parenthetical was so convoluted the start of the sentence is lost now, isn't it?

Do over: The animated hit's spoof of "A New Hope" was one of the show's all-time top-rated episodes and producer 20th TV sold the movie as a stand-alone DVD. For a studio, nothing beats having an episode so desirable that they can sell it solo, as it were, without needing to include the rest of the season.

The show's previously announced parody of "The Empire Strikes Back" is titled "Something-Something-Something Dark Side." Unfortunately, Fox won't air "Dark Side" until the fall. But with Carrie Fisher playing a recurring role on "Family Guy" as Peter Griffin's boss, there's some hope around the show's campfire that she'll do a voiceover in the "Empire" spoof (not as Princess Leia, since Lois plays Leia, but as another character...)

ITS THE NEXT BIG THING - YARN GRAFFITI!

VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s urban landscape has become the target of a worldwide craze that is taking knitting and crocheting out of granny’s kitchen and onto the street in the stitching version of graffiti.

From doorknob cosies to knitted tree wraps, the yarn graffiti is showing up in all sorts of public spaces — and in a soon-to-be-released book by Vancouver yarn bombers Leanne Prain and Mandy Moore.

Yarn bombers leave tags, just as their spray-painting counterparts do, but they are far easier to remove. And the tags are captured in photos and postings online.

“I think it caught the imagination of a lot of knitters and crocheters to see graffiti done with textiles,” said Prain, who is co-authoring the book Yarn Bombing: the Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti and blogs about her pastime at www.yarnbombing.com.

In the book, the authors interview yarn bombers around the world, from the Netherlands to Texas, home of Knitta, a group that launched the practice back in 2005 with a knitted doorknob cosy. It describes itself as “guerrilla knitters.”

“Most of my tags have been on poles,” said Prain. The book will include patterns for yarn bombing, included knitted monster feet to put on sandwich boards and knitted runners for the yarn version of sneaker graffiti to go over wires.

There are also knitted tulips and a knitted mushroom to sneak into someone’s flower bed or lawn.

The yarn bombers even have their own Inspector Clouseau-like outfits for their clandestine work, from pink balaclavas to sweaters with changeable collars and sleeves that come off.

“If they are knitters they want to know what kind of wool we are using,” said Prain. “Some people just stop and stare quizzically.”

The book, published by Arsenal Pulp Press, is scheduled for release in September.