BREAST MILK ICE CREAM "Baby Gaga"

BREAST MILK ICE CREAM  coined "Baby Gaga"     

      Welcome back peeps, I am writing this time with another oddity of around the world. I have been off the grid for a short time. I found this little nugget of a story and thoought to share it with my readers.

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Breast milk ice cream was back on the menu at a London parlor Wednesday after council officials confirmed it is safe for human consumption.


They stated "BACK" on the menu, I take it was once on the menu and then taken off for testing?

Ok... Onto the full story as I have collected from various sources. Enjoy the crazy read:

    The ice cream, dubbed Baby Gaga by maker Icecreamists, was confiscated by Westminster council and sent for laboratory tests after two members of the public complained that it could contain hepatitis viruses.

Richard Block, of Westminster council, told the London Evening Standard newspaper, "We have now received confirmation from the lab that the product did not contain any harmful bacteria or viruses. Our investigation into the safety of the product is now over."

However, Icecreamists founder Matt O'Connor, 44, said he was considering suing the council over the bad publicity the ban brought the product -- which is made from donated breast milk combined with vanilla pods and lemon zest.

"Breast milk is not dangerous and Westminster council confiscated our product in the full knowledge that we had done all the proper tests," he said."We are considering taking legal action because this has damaged our reputation."  "They should have waited until they got the tests back before saying our product could have been a risk to the public," he added.

The ice cream has caused controversy on both sides of the Atlantic since its launch last month, with US pop star Lady Gaga last week beginning legal proceedings against the makers. The singer described the product as "nausea-inducing" and said it "intended to take advantage of [her] reputation and goodwill." Lady Gaga reportedly asked Icecreamists to change the flavour's name so it could not be linked to her image or name.

But the parlour's founder, Matt O'Connor was outraged at the suggestion he had "ridden on the coattails" of Lady Gaga.

"A global superstar has taken umbrage at what she describes as a 'nausea-inducing' product. This from a woman with a penchant for wearing rotting cows' flesh. At least our customers are still alive when they contribute to our 'art,'" Mr O'Connor said.

"How can she possibly claim ownership of the word 'gaga,' which since the dawn of time has been one of the first discernible phrases to come from a baby's mouth?"

But the US diva's condemnation of the product came after the local Westminster City Council had already confiscated Baby Gaga from the store's shelves over fears it could pose a health risk.

Mr O'Connor denied the ice-cream was dangerous and claimed he took "every possible precaution" when preparing it.

Chili Cook Off

Recently, at my work, we had a great Chili Cook-off. Co-workers brought in various styles of chili for the judges and the eater's (like me) to sample and enjoy at lunch time. After the 'official' judging was concluded we were allowed into the area to graze, er sample away. We each got a sample of every chili with a corresponding color cup. We placed our token in the colored cup at the main table for the one we enjoyed the most. Some cooks also indulged us with other tasty treats such as Jalapeno Corn Bread. A favorite I might add. Others brought in homemade chip dip and others brought in their Lemonade concoctions.

All-in-all everyone was polite and everything went pleasantly smooth. To include good food with good conversation. I am thinking in this following piece, something went haywire at this chili cook off.

Houston Off-Duty Cop Allegedly Tossed Tear Gas at Rodeo Chili Cook-off

HOUSTON - A Houston police officer was suspended after he allegedly threw a tear gas canister at rivals during a chili cook-off competition on Friday.

Senior Officer Mike Hamby, 51, is suspended with pay during an internal affairs investigation for "criminal allegations," according to The Houston Chronicle. 
Hamby was off-duty and part of a cook-off team when the incident happened, an unidentified co-worker told the paper.
The annual chili cook-off is traditionally a huge event with hundreds of teams. The three-day competition kicks off two weeks of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. 
The organizer of a neighboring tent, sponsored by the USO, says her guests were overcome by the noxious gas.
"We were devastated by it," Susie Barlow told the Chronicle. "We have elderly people, and I have two folks that night who were a double and triple amputee in wheelchairs."
Rodeo officials say 117,000 people attended the cook-off on its final day this year.

My thoughts, I love the word Allegedly - "Allegedly" he threw a tear gas canister. And "Allegedly" people were devastated by it. I am not sure why or how the double and triple amputees play into the story? Where they overcome from the gas, gasping for air as snot flew from their faces and their eyes burned? Just to qualify, I have been through several gas chambers, so I know the feeling well. Also, for something as serious as a tear gas canister being tossed into a crowd of people or chili tent, wouldn't there be more meat, excuse the pun, in this story? I guess that is why I blog and not write professionally!!!!  Have fun peeps!

Gold Grill

"Bruce LeRoy, Bruce LeRoy, catching bullets with his teeth! Catches bullets with his teeth..." Sho'nuff The Shogun of Harlem (The Last Dragon 1985)


GOLD GRILL - Apparently there's more to gold grills than just glitter and fashion statements. Reports from a New Orleans news source indicate the gleaming dental apparatus saved a man's life by deflecting a .22 gunshot to the mouth.


According to information from the Uptown Messenger, an online news source covering parts of urban New Orleans, Walter Davis was shot in the mouth during a Feb. 7 argument. The Uptown Messenger reported the shots were allegedly fired by younger brother Waltdell Davis in a struggle that ensued after finding Walter and a girlfriend smoking his marijuana.

Despite allegations of a gun being fired in his direction, the elder Davis brother is good as gold, reports said, as the bullet apparently bounced off his gold tooth, only causing minor injury to his gums and a superficial cut to his face.

Things aren't as bright for the younger Davis brother, with reports that he is facing several criminal charges stemming from the incident, including aggravated battery, parole violation and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported that Walter Davis declined to press charges against his brother.

Walter Davis truly had golden luck. Despite the claims, a few others have literally dodged bullets.

Joshua Smith, a police officer from Oakland, Tenn., made national headlines in 2009 when his badge allegedly deflected a bullet during a traffic stop gone awry. Though he was praised as a hero after the incident, local reports from the Commercial Appeal said many people doubted the veracity of his claims.

These doubts lead up to a multi-level investigation involving local, state and federal authorities. According to reports, Smith is no longer on the job.

Drunk German!

You have to love this story. A drunk German panics and summons the fire department to rescue his beer. Yes, for his beer. HAHAHAHAHAHA

I see that Germans LOVE their beer dearly. This is proof that the statement is true. And trust me as a home brewer of beer I too love beer; however, I am not so sure as to the extent of this man! And I love all kinds of beers from a stout to a pils and all in-between. One of my favorite brewery-style bar was one that you selected the color of your beer...

Drunk German Calls Firefighters to Rescue Beer from Train

(NewsCore) - A drunk German triggered a train station's fire alarm Wednesday to alert firefighters to an impending disaster -- a train was speeding off with his beer, The Local reported.
The 44-year-old and his pal had stepped off the train in Kaiserslautern, southwestern Germany, to have a cigarette, leaving a bag full of beer on board.
But as the two friends puffed away, the train pulled off.
The elder man panicked and, wanting someone to come to his aid, smashed the fire alarm's glass case with his hand, police said.
Authorities scrambled to the scene and found the man had injured his hand and had a blood alcohol content of 0.195, the German news website reported.
"There was no real emergency," police said in a statement. "Because there was no other contact person on the platform, the drunk man sounded the alarm."

SUPER BOWL XLV SUPER Price Gouging

SUPER BOWL XLV SUPER Price Gouging!


One of America's favorite past-times is to watch the coveted NFL play out the season ending Super Bowl. And one lucky city around the nation gets to hold the event. In this case, North Texas city of Arlington has that honor this year. This is also a popular venue to release outrageous commercials and vendors pays in the millions for mere seconds of air play. 

As we North Texans get ready to host America's largest party, we have been instructed by TV commercials from Troy Aikman to show our guests our Texan hospitality. We the people are sure inclined to do so; however, some hotels are showing the rest of the nation that everything is bigger in Texas, especially hotel rates!

A small indication to this hotel rate hike, here is one example, the Days Inn in Arlington near Cowboys Stadium is charging $361 to $405 a night. $699 for a room at a Super 8 Motel on Super Bowl Sunday.

Also, let us not forget our beloved host, Jerry himself, charging over $200 to watch the Super Bowl in the parking lot on a big screen television. Also, Jerry has the NFL convinced to count those as tickets to achieve the record of most attendance of a Super Bowl. 

So if you were to fly in for one night, pay $405 for the night and $200 for the parking lot room (not inside the stadium), you have spent $605 without the consideration of drinks or food or even transportation to and from the event. If you decide on a rental there will be a parking charge as well.
Parking can run you from $49.50 to $577.50, depending on how close they are to the stadium. Some parking lots are offering a flat rate plus a free shuttle to and from the game.

The gouging does not stop there, oh no sir, I have heard reports of price gouging on paraphernalia and other items that our Packer and Steeler fans would purchase for a mere 1000% price increase.
Slap a picture of the Stadium with Roman Numerals of XLV and slap a Packers or Steelers logo and you got some money!


Not only will the fans be paying for this so will the locals. The roads that have not been completed as of yet will be overly congested. I suggest not traveling the roads that weekend.
The traffic around the stadium is already a nightmare, adding a few hundred thousand more, just peachy. I guess if you are a taxi cab driver you will be doing well that day.

I have an idea, why not give me 50 bucks, a 6-pack of cold ones, and some chips. You can crash on my couch and watch the game in HD. No parking charges or any other hidden charges.

My two cents: Be weary of the parking situation, hotel situation, and any transportation charges that do not seem fair. Let us try to be fair to our visitors.