I haven’t experienced an earthquake since moving to New York, but with the recent seismic activity in Asia I feel it’s important to know how to recognize when one occurs.
Resources:
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
How to protect yourself during a quake
Earthquakes can be dangerous. Especially at beaches where Tsunamis can occur. Know the signs to watch for of a nearby earthquake!
Check your 6 before you click that last link….now I tell you.
Ever have the compulsion to ride in a go-kart for 24 hours straight while pretending you’re a NASCAR driver?
“Hi, I’m Johan Schwartz, and I want to welcome you to my dream and your opportunity to compete in real motor races just like our racing heroes.”
Unlike any other racing series, participants are not held responsible for crash damage.
You’re no Dale Earnhardt, buddy.
Jimmy and Adam sending Aaron, the “Man Show Boy,” out on the street to set up a sidewalk beer stand to find out how many people feel comfortable buying beer, rather than lemonade, from a minor. Debut of Beer Boy as he runs a 25 cent beer stand.
Beer Boy returns looking for ladies. Is this kid just that sharp or is someone whispering in his ear…
Here are some facts (technically opinions):
Hockey is the greatest professional sport to watch in person because of the action on the ice and the energy of the crowd.
Hockey is the worst professional sport to watch on tv because there is no crowd (obviously) and the puck is really hard to follow.
High definition TV was supposed to fix the second part, but I’ve seen high-def hockey and while it’s visually brilliant, it’s still not that good.
During the hockey lockout, Brett Hull made a Saturday Night Live appearance. He’d rather be playing hockey.
Being the Perfect Asshole Driver
Brought to you by – The Ministry of Kazoos
Next time you get cutoff by some drunken jerk while being tailgated by a dumb redneck with his high beams on, remember this:
Being an asshole driver is cool.
That may have sounded sarcastic, but it’s not. Being a complete dickhead behind the wheel is the sacred tradition of a select but very assertive group of red-blooded Americans who happen to drive as fast as their radar detectors allow them to react. We strive on each of our long, bitter commutes to our dead-end jobs to make as many other drivers as miserable as possible while allowing ourselves to get to work a few minutes earlier. It’s not really about saving time; it’s about having fun at other people’s expense. It’s about being bold and aggressive, about being all you can be. It’s about using your car as it was designed to be used.
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If the Star Wars Kid and William Hung had a few too many and got randy, the Numa Numa kid is their geek offspring.
I’ve been workin’ on sum dance moves
A friend sent me the linked video of kids at a dance-off. Watch the second kid…
Although Ms. Jackson is the poster child for wardrobe malfunctions, this is not such an uncommon occurence. It happens to other people as well. It is so well known now that you can get your own t-shirt on the topic. Hell, you can even get the dolls now!
Now the question is no longer ‘does it happen?’, but rather… ‘how or why does it happen?’
Here’s how
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The Scotts have a more sensitive measure of sobriety.
Video requires sound for best enjoyment.
Thanks to Vanessa for passing this along (she’s getting to be a regular)!
