Crazed Shoppers here in Texas!

Shoppers GO CRAZY in Mesquite and other Texas malls. 

 

   All this commotion over Air Jordan 11 Retro's. I know there are few things to get crazed about in the world, but shoes? Really! Shoes! Well, some shoppers did in fact get crazed over shoes. The insanity hit Mesquite, Houston, and other Texas malls. It is insane, but some people feel the rush or the need to get frantic over shoes. Don't get me wrong, I too would love a pair; however, I will wait until spring to buy a pair. They are great shoes. I may also shop for them on-line so that I don't get mauled at the mall... They retail for $175 a pair. Probably add for shipping. The shipping price I will chalk up to insurance that I don't get maced, glass shards in the face, or arrested. A small price to pay, but I will shell it out. In addition, I tried to log onto Nike's website, it appears to be overwhelmed with traffic. It times out or errors out.  A shopping tip for those who brave the malls: Don't forget your riot face shield and a gas mask.

Good luck out there.

 

Towne East Mall Shoppers Maced at Chaotic Air Jordan Sneaker Sale

Published : Thursday, 23 Dec 2010, 11:58 AM CST

By Kevin Boie | MYFOXDFW.COM

MESQUITE, Texas - Mesquite police early Thursday used pepper spray to control an unruly crowd of sneaker shoppers.
The incident happened at Towne East Mall, where dozens of people had lined up top buy Nike's new Air Jordan 11 Retro, which went on sale at 6 a.m.
Sisters Laurie and Lorraine Martinez, who said they had been in line since 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, described the scene as frightening and chaotic.
"Nothing like I've ever experienced before," Lorraine Martinez said. "I got pushed in a corner and we all got maced. And if it wasn't for my sister covering my face, I think my face would have ended up worse … our noses are burning."
The women said the trouble began when people in line began pushing forward.
"At 4:30 the people at the back of line decided to bum rush and run to the doors … As much as we tried to tell people to move, they wouldn't. So [police] started macing," Laurie Martinez said.
She also said some people in the crowd were able to force open a door to the shoe store and get inside, although the sisters were not able to enter.
"I still haven't gotten my Jordans," Laurie Martinez said. "I'll never do this again. It was my first time. I've never done it before but I'll never do it again."
The sisters blame the mall and the store for the melee, calling the event disorganized. They said customers should have received numbers securing their places in line.
"So that this doesn’t happen. And this store, they just let everyone bum rush and act like crazy animals. And then everybody has to pay," Lauire Martinez said.
The women said despite the trouble, the sneakers sold out in a half-hour.
A pair of Air Jordan 11 Retro sneakers retails for $175.
MORE TROUBLE IN TEXAS
The craze over the Air Jordan 11 Retro sneaker also caused problems at other Texas malls .
Throngs of people flooded Houston-area malls and shopping centers on Thursday morning, prompting police action.
Humble police said a fight broke out as some people were pushing and shoving each other to get to the front of the line at Deerbrook Mall.
Officers detained some of the customers but did not say if any arrests would be made.

Shroomed Reindeer

Mush-Roomed Reindeer. 

Ever wonder why Rudolph's nose is red? Or the games they played? Or even why they "thought" they could fly? Well those crafty Reindeer think at least they could fly!
Keeping with the Christmas vibe, here is a tale for all ages. It may also explain some things. Maybe Santa is selling the stuff? The deer are just sampling their own junk. May also explain why the "Fat Man" can travel so fast. Hmmm, maybe it's not just the deer chomping on the shrooms. And look, I would not drink the Deer piss to get drunk... But according to this article some do!

Reindeer Eat Magic Mushrooms to Escape Winter Boredom, Scientist Claims

Published : Wednesday, 22 Dec 2010, 12:30 PM CST

By Rhodri Phillips

(The Sun) - It's no wonder Rudolph and his reindeer pals can fly: scientists say they have found that the animals regularly eat magic mushrooms to get high, The Sun reported Wednesday.
Scientist Andrew Haynes says reindeer deliberately seek out the mind-bending fungi to escape the monotony of dreary, long winters.
Writing in the respected Pharmaceutical Journal, Haynes said: "They have a desire to experience altered states of consciousness."
"For humans a common side-effect of mushrooms is the feeling of flying, so it's interesting the legend about Santa's reindeer is they can fly," he continued.
Haynes also said that in some parts of the world herdsmen drink reindeer urine to get high themselves.

MMMMM Bacon!

MMMMM BACON!

In the famous words of Homer Simpson, mmmmm Bacon, mmmm Beer.

  No other place Homer could find as a dream bar come true, but a place that serves Bacon and Beer.

If Mo Szylak has an idea to keep Homer as a customer this just might be it; although, I don't feel Homer leaving Mo's anytime soon. But this Happy Hour er Bacon Happy Hour idea has Homer in mind written all over it. And our Yellow fat friend would be front and center chowing down the bacon, pouring the grease down his throat, while holding a frosty one in his hand.

I think I gained 10 pounds and felt my arteries harden after reading this allegory.

Enjoy this Bacon laden story...

Bar Holds Bacon Happy Hour

Published : Thursday, 16 Dec 2010, 10:58 AM CST

(CANVAS STAFF REPORTS) - Brews and bacon draw the patrons into one Baltimore bar.
Bad Decisions hosts a monthly event named Beer & Bacon Happy Hour, according to AOL News . Patrons' choices include a bacon-filled dinner menu, bacon-themed cocktails and bowls of bacon.
Forget peanuts and pretzels. Drinkers get baskets of bacon on which to snack between brews.
Owner John Reusing said the event draws dozens to his dive.
"Some of my regulars factor Bacon Happy Hour into their monthly budgets, right next to rent and groceries. They take it very seriously," he said to AOL News.
Reusing figures he goes through 50 pounds of free Applewood smoked bacon each month. Another 40 pounds go towards the specialty bacon dishes and cocktails like the Habanero Pepper Mojita, a minty rum mojito with habanero peppers and bacon crumbles.
As far as food goes, area chefs helped him come up with dishes such as grilled bacon kabobs, bacon shrimp and bacon cinnamon rolls.
Weird? The Cafemom blog Stir suggested it isn't the weirdest food and festivity fascination. There's been such ones as beer and churros, Vino and Vienna sausages and pancake bites and Peppermint Schnapps.
Reusing also isn't the only one to capitalize on the popularity of bacon. Business blog Inc. reported there's Bacon Baby Infant Formula, candied bacon macarons with cream cheese frosting and Maple Bacon Pecan ice cream.
For those who don't want to leave the house to get their pork on, there's Bacon of the Month clubs such as one sponsored by BaconFreak.com . Members get two packages of bacon a month. Choices range from hickory, pepper and bacon bacon to Cajun and vanilla bourbon bacon.
There is also bacon brittle, bacon coffee, bacon jerky and even a Santa Pig Christmas card.

Christmas Card Eviction Notice!

WOW! This is GREAT! Almost makes me want to become a land lord. Either a joke that went completely sideways or the Housing Company is really that stupid!

 

Eviction threat to residents in Christmas card

  by David Black, The Journal

HOUSING bosses have apologized after sending out Christmas cards to residents threatening possible eviction over the festive period.
When Desmond Robson received what looked like a Christmas card in the post from his housing association he thought it would be another message wishing him well over the holidays.
But the only message greeting him was one telling him to make sure he paid his rent or he would be evicted from the home he has lived in for nearly two decades.

Last night the Bernicia Housing Company apologized for the blunder.
Mr Robson, 41, from Guidepost, Choppington, Northumberland, said: “I think it’s the most inappropriate Christmas card I’ve ever received in all my life.
“When I first opened the letter I thought, ‘that’s nice of them’. But then I opened it up and nearly fell off my seat. I was stunned by how rude and threatening it was.”
The card, which has a picture of Christmas presents adorning the cover, says: “Treating loved ones this year?”.
But the mood changes when its opened up as it shows pictures of removal boxes next to a sad young girl looking glum and hugging a teddy bear.
Aside the picture, the card states: “Make sure you pay your rent or you could be packing more than presents.”
Bernicia – the parent company for housing association, Wansbeck Homes – said the intention of the campaign was to remind residents that rent is a priority over Christmas.
Mr Robson, an unemployed dad-of-two, added: “It’s like my landlords are gangsters. Threatening to evict someone at Christmas is one of the cruelest things you can do.
“Why anyone would send out this message over the festive holidays is beyond me. It’s meant to be a happy time when everyone is kind to each other.
“I think the person who came up with this idea has made a gross error of judgment.
“I’m glad Bernicia has realized the error of their ways and have been big enough to apologize. I think people will respect them for that.”
A spokesperson from Bernicia said: “We work throughout the year with our tenants and partner agencies to offer debt advice so collectively we can help and support our customers pay their rent.
“We fully appreciate that at this time of the year, people can find themselves under financial pressure as their limited resources are stretched.
“The intention of the campaign was to remind tenants that paying their rent should remain a priority as the last thing we want is for anybody to get into serious difficulties in the New Year.
“We only ever evict as an absolute last resort and we apologize to anybody who has been left upset by the campaign.”
Reverend Glyn Evans, vicar at St Andrew’s Church in Newcastle, labeled the housing company “Scrooge”.
He said: “Christmas is meant to be a time of forgiveness and new starts for people, but this is going against everything that Christmas is meant to be about.
“There are good ways and bad ways to get messages across to people, and this is certainly the wrong way.
“The housing company should have encouraged residents to pay their rent, rather than threatening them with eviction.”


Read More http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2010/12/10/eviction-threat-to-residents-in-christmas-card-61634-27800522/#ixzz18D30v7lU

Bra Choir NICE!

I do love to see things like this. I am here to spread joy to you as well!

Bra Cup Size Choir Goes Viral

The Choir

Published : Thursday, 09 Dec 2010, 7:20 AM CST

By Matt "Mac Truck" Keough

Forget the lame old "Do, Re, Me" - How about bra sizes A through G?
Though it would do wonders for 3-D TV sales, this viral ad is actually advertising a line of bras.
To exactly whom, we can't be sure.
The 'La Senza' lingerie company has notched more than a million hits since this clip debuted on YouTube just a week ago.
The video introduces the so called " Cup Size Choir " members by their measurements, then features each one singing a corresponding note to the tune of “Deck the Halls.”
The company also features a website where uses can "Play the Cup Size Choir" themselves, using the keys on their keyboard.
'Tis truly the season to be merry.

See them here - >  " Cup Size Choir "

I hope you have enjoyed this as much as I have :)

I know times are tough but I did not know that bad in the UK!

Like the rest of the world in an economic downswing, I see that the UK may have been hit harder than we last suspected.

The Queens garments up for sale! Did she have them up on eBay?

Queen's Undergarments Up For Auction

Updated: Sunday, 05 Dec 2010, 10:01 AM CST
Published : Sunday, 05 Dec 2010, 10:01 AM CST

(NewsCore) - A pair of undergarments that reportedly belonged to the reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II was set to be auctioned for up to $9,000, TMZ reported Sunday.
The monogrammed item, reminiscent of shorts, reportedly came into the possession of a "famous Miami playboy named 'Baron' Joseph de Bicske Dobronyi" more than 40 years ago.
He received the garment from a friend after it was left on a private plane used when the queen visited Chile in 1968.
After Dobronyi's death in June, his estate began planning to auction off the royal panties.
A pair of silk briefs that kept Napoleon Bonaparte warm during his exile on the South Atlantic island of Saint Helena was due to go on sale over the weekend for between €15,000 ($20,000) and €20,000.

Why Didn't I think of this?

This is so on my Christmas list!!!
Or Maybe before Christmas for a flight!

New Underwear Touches Junk, Lectures TSA

Updated: Tuesday, 30 Nov 2010, 7:32 PM CST
Published : Tuesday, 30 Nov 2010, 7:32 PM CST

(NewsCore) - Here’s a gift you’re not likely to see in the Sky Mall catalog: Internet retailer Cargo Collective has launched a new collection of “4th Amendment Wear,” The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
The underwear sports all 54 words of the Fourth Amendment -- barring unreasonable searches and seizures -- printed in metallic ink along with the US seal.
In theory, the text will show up on the Transportation Security Administration’s body scanners obscuring private parts, unlike the rest of the garment.
The undershirt is already sold out. Men’s boxers or a women’s underwear set are still available at $24 and $30, respectively -- just prepare for a pat-down from airport security.
Read more: Wall Street Journal

Funny Things I found...

Some people live in the IT (information technology) world. For those of us who do, it is always funny to come across humor of those who do not live in the IT world and only think they do! 




Example 1: To us a simple login, to others a challenge.

Login: yes
Password: i dont have one
password is incorrect

Login: yes
Password: incorrect


The user is left with a "why wasn't I able to log on?" thought. I say to them, let that thought go. Hey why not walk away from the computer while you are at it!

Example 2: The Funny Helpdesk calls (always a laugh to read). I have found that most, even the most absurd, are always true. I guess it is true, you can't make this stuff up!

Helpdesk: Double Click on "My Computer"
User: I can't see your computer.
Helpdesk: No, double click on "My Computer" on your computer.
User: Huh?
Helpdesk: There is an icon on your computer labeled "My Computer" Double click on it.
User: What's your computer doing on mine?

(L)users

Users /nm./: collective term for those who use computers. Users are divided into three types: novice, intermediate and expert.
Novice Users: people who are afraid that simply pressing a key might break their computer.
Intermediate Users: people who don't know how to fix their computer after they've just pressed a key that broke it.
Expert Users: people who break other people's computers.
   — From the Jargon File.

And leaving you with an oldie but a goodie: Microsoft fails at failing!

 

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