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R.I.P. - Earl Hindman

Earl Hindman, known the world over as the wisdom-filled neighbor Wilson on "Home Improvement", passed away Monday due to complications with lung cancer. He was 61. Read more here. See his acting career here.

My New Logo

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'Matrix' Sequels Ignored For Special FX Oscars

The seven contenders for Best Visual Effects Oscar were announced on Monday, and both 'The Matrix Reloaded' and 'The Matrix Revolutions' were conspicuously absent. What were the nominees, you ask?

'Hulk'
'Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'
'X-Men 2'
'Master and Commander: Far Side of the World'
'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'
'Peter Pan'
'Terminator 3'

*ahem*....WHAT THE F*#@(^! F*#@ WERE THESE A$$HOLES THINKING??? I don't care what you think of the films, you can't deny that The Matrix films have the best special effects EVER!!!! #&$@*&*&*$^#_*@#!!!!!!!!

If the Golden Globes nominations aren't enough of a joke, then this should have you howling for days...just in a disapproving, non-funny kind of way.

Old Dog/New Tricks

Remember Super Mario Bros. 3? Remember how it took forever to complete that damn game?

How about doing it in 11 minutes?

Watch the insanity.

Muah Ha Ha!

News Bits!

Carnivale is coming back! Rejoice!

WWE does Horror! Rejoice!

The Pentagon is going to audit Halliburton! Rejoice!

Bob Barker turns 80 today! Rejoice!

Jennifer Connelly turns 33! Rejoice (with these lovely pics)!

Sheriff's office proudly proclaims that they will kick your ass! Rejoi.....WHAAAAA?

A Little Story

In ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was well known for his wisdom. One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who said excitedly: "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?"

"Wait a moment," Socrates replied. "Before telling me anything I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test."

"Triple filter?"

"That's right," Socrates continued "Before you talk to me about my student, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you're going to say. The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"

"No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it and ...."

"All right," said Socrates. "So you don't really know if it's true or not.

Now let's try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about my student something good?"

"No, on the contrary ..."

"So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him, but you're not certain it's true. You may still pass the test though, because there's one filter left: the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my student going to be useful to me?"

"No, not really."

"Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?"

This is why Socrates was a great philosopher and held in such high esteem.

It also explains why he never found out that Plato was banging his wife.

Random Thoughts

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone yet remains in the form of leftovers. Hmm. Next thing you know, it'll be Christmas...then New Year's...then time to wonder where the hell the year went. (Hint: you probably won't be able to find it.)

It also means that soon the Top 10 lists will be pouring forth. You know, Top 10 movies of the year, Top 10 albums, Top 10 sex scandal videos...the list goes on. Then we have the Michael Jackson trial to look foward to...not to mention the War on Terrorism, Part 3: Battle for the White House.

Here at home, I have people all around me in various states of transition, whether it be family, work, personal, etc. Meanwhile, I stay the course: state health care worker by day, tv/movie/videogame junkie by night...and weekends. At least Mick Foley is back in the WWE, kicking Bischoff's ass and trying to bring Stone Cold back.

Forgive the randomness. No real reason for this post other than simply having something to do. :)