Many times, celebrities are the first to respond in the wake of a tragedy. It warms my heart when I see the many actors, professional athletes, writers, etc. make significant contributions to aid those that have suffered. For example, many from this group were the first to donate after the tsunami, or even more recently, after Katrina struck New Orleans.
Well, I'm happy to report that another celebrity has taken up a worthy cause. Pamela Anderson is now allocating all of her resources to remove the bust of Colonel Sanders from a Kentucky government building. In her esteemed opinion, KFC is cruel in the treatment of chickens.
I have to say, I agree with her. I wouldn't want to be slaughtered, plucked, and deep-fried, either. But, those chickens sure do taste good!
Friday, January 13, 2006
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ghost in the Stall
Long time readers of this blog - that would be me, and maybe one other person - may recall some of the harrowing restroom experiences I've endured since changing jobs and relocating to the "new" building. I had one such experience today.
My "normal" restroom was out of commission, due to janitorial personnel allegedly cleaning my satellite office. I went to the alternative establishment, next to the call center, and subsequently subject to much more traffic, unfortunately of the regenerate male youth archetype. Anyway, it was early in the morning, so it wasn't very crowded. And, I was alone in the restroom; or so I thought.
As I undertook my daily business, the toilet in the stall next to mine flushed. And flushed again. And flushed again. And again. It probably flushed fifteen times in the five minutes I occupied the adjacent facility. I pondered what situation could require fifteen flushes. Was there someone in there with major bowel problems? Was someone trying to discard evidence of some sort? Was the deposit stuck to the container? It would be improper to inquire as to the situation next door, so I waited a bit. After exiting my new field office, I observed that the door was ajar! The toilet - one with one of those infrared sensors - was flushing all by itself, with no one or no thing in there, at least visible to the naked eye. I can only conclude that the ghost of "Turd Ferguson" (bonus points to those that can recall my source for that name) was having a difficult time managing the toilet. At least it happens to those in the netherworlds, too...
My "normal" restroom was out of commission, due to janitorial personnel allegedly cleaning my satellite office. I went to the alternative establishment, next to the call center, and subsequently subject to much more traffic, unfortunately of the regenerate male youth archetype. Anyway, it was early in the morning, so it wasn't very crowded. And, I was alone in the restroom; or so I thought.
As I undertook my daily business, the toilet in the stall next to mine flushed. And flushed again. And flushed again. And again. It probably flushed fifteen times in the five minutes I occupied the adjacent facility. I pondered what situation could require fifteen flushes. Was there someone in there with major bowel problems? Was someone trying to discard evidence of some sort? Was the deposit stuck to the container? It would be improper to inquire as to the situation next door, so I waited a bit. After exiting my new field office, I observed that the door was ajar! The toilet - one with one of those infrared sensors - was flushing all by itself, with no one or no thing in there, at least visible to the naked eye. I can only conclude that the ghost of "Turd Ferguson" (bonus points to those that can recall my source for that name) was having a difficult time managing the toilet. At least it happens to those in the netherworlds, too...
Monday, January 02, 2006
Must See TV
ESPN... The total sports network...
Guess what ESPN 2 was showing all day? Reruns of previous National Spelling Bees! Maybe I missed something, but when did spelling become a sport? Or Poker, for that matter?
How bad is it for hockey when ESPN refuses to renew your contract, yet they show this crap?! Yeah, when flipping between bowl games, I want to see Sandy "Spellcheck" Simpson square off against Danny "the Dictionary" Dorfman in a blood and guts, single-elimination, knockout stage, battle royale to the finish to see who the best memorizer, er speller, was in 1997.
Boo-Yeah!
Guess what ESPN 2 was showing all day? Reruns of previous National Spelling Bees! Maybe I missed something, but when did spelling become a sport? Or Poker, for that matter?
How bad is it for hockey when ESPN refuses to renew your contract, yet they show this crap?! Yeah, when flipping between bowl games, I want to see Sandy "Spellcheck" Simpson square off against Danny "the Dictionary" Dorfman in a blood and guts, single-elimination, knockout stage, battle royale to the finish to see who the best memorizer, er speller, was in 1997.
Boo-Yeah!
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Somebody Wants Maurice Clarett
No, it's not the NFL, nor the CFL, nor NFL Europe. He's wanted right here in Columbus... by the Columbus Police Department, that is! Evidently, he must've made some New Year's Resolution! I heard on the radio this morning that he is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that took place around 2:00 AM in an alley behind the Opium Lounge. (Hmm, I wonder what goes on there?!) The report is that he allegedly flashed a handgun and forced two others to give up some of their personal property to him, and then fled in a white SUV.
It's a good thing he had a get-away vehicle, because after his trip to the NFL combine, I don't think he would've made it on foot!
By the way, I hope the rest of you have a better 2006 than the one that's shaping up for Mr. Clarret...
It's a good thing he had a get-away vehicle, because after his trip to the NFL combine, I don't think he would've made it on foot!
By the way, I hope the rest of you have a better 2006 than the one that's shaping up for Mr. Clarret...
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