Must Not Sleep ...

Yanni got fucking arrested

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 17:37:00 +0000

Longtime hero of mine (and let's face it, yours) YANNI has been arrested for domestic violence.

Apparently Yanni has trouble with the ladies.

The jokes are too easy and too dumb for this one. Just read it.

Full story on ABC news...

Saw this girl puke, make out with girl

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 19:55:00 +0000

OK, so, at a house party I went to this weekend we got to see this girl get sloppy, screaming drunk, throw up several times and then make out with a girl.

What's that smell? Oh. It's class. Class.

I don't know what her name is, but I'm a sucker for underage alcohol-troopers who can still manage some sapphoness after three V8 bottles of fuck-me juice. I mean, what's hotter than 19-year-old model vomit?*

Apparently she threw up several times after that and kept on drinking. So, hats off to you, Focus on the Coast girl. You, my dear, are a hard-ass.

*The answer is lesbian model vomit.

Listen to almost any song for FREE

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:15:00 +0000

http://fastboot.com/music_search.swf

This is great. Play with it.

Taiwan breeds green-glowing pigs

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:12:00 +0000

From bbc.co.uk:

They claim that while other researchers have bred partly fluorescent pigs, theirs are the only pigs in the world which are green through and through.

The pigs are transgenic, created by adding genetic material from jellyfish into a normal pig embryo.

The researchers hope the pigs will boost the island's stem cell research, as well as helping with the study of human disease.

The researchers, from National Taiwan University's Department of Animal Science and Technology, say that although the pigs glow, they are otherwise no different from any others.

Taiwan is not claiming a world first. Others have bred partially fluorescent pigs before. But the researchers insist the three pigs they have produced are better.

They are the only ones that are green from the inside out. Even their heart and internal organs are green, they say.

To create them, DNA from jellyfish was added to about 265 pig embryos which were implanted in eight different pigs.

Four of the pigs became pregnant and three male piglets were born three months ago.

Green generation

In daylight the researchers say the pigs' eyes, teeth and trotters look green. Their skin has a greenish tinge.

In the dark, shine a blue light on them and they glow torch-light bright.

The scientists will use the transgenic pigs to study human disease. Because the pig's genetic material is green, it is easy to spot.

So if, for instance, some of its stem cells are injected into another animal, scientists can track how they develop without the need for a biopsy or invasive test.

But creating them has not been easy. Many of the altered embryos failed to develop.

The researchers say they hope the new, green pigs will mate with ordinary female pigs to create a new generation - much greater numbers of transgenic pigs for use in research.

Stunning discovery made

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 17:32:00 +0000

This blog sucks. Am I right?

Suuuuucks.

MF DOOM to play Wilmington, NC | Dec. 17

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:06:00 +0000

OK, MF Doom is coming to Wilmington, NC this Saturday. This is a big deal. We occasionally get national acts, but I never would have imagined that MF Doom would come here.

The bad thing is that he's playing at Marrz, a less than stellar venue. Bad thing number two: nobody knows how to get tickets or if he's even coming.

You can buy tickets at Gravity Records on Kerr Avenue. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the night of.

So, fingers crossed that this thing actually happens.

I bought two tickets yesterday.

Here's a clip of an interview that a friend of a friend conducted (I'm guessing) over e-mail. (Thanks Kenneth for interview, info.)

Currents: Why Wilmington? You could book up any venue in the country. Why play here in such a relatively small town?

MF Doom: Never had a chance to see my peoples in NC. I wanted to check it out.

Currents: In the last three years you have been involved with over a dozen projects, all of which have been brilliant. What is your drive? What is pushing you to work so hard and to create such fantastic music?

Doom: Kash and Kreativity

Currents: How did you begin work with Madlib and Dangermouse? Did they approach you or did you want to work with them? Of the two, which is your favorite? Which are you most proud of?

Doom: They both reached out to me and they both are my brothers. I got love for both

Currents: There is a constant rumor that a MF Doom and Ghostface Killer project is in the works. Any truth to that?

Doom: I'm not at liberty to speak on that one yet.

Currents: What are your final thoughts of hip hop in general and the current trends in hip hop in particular?

Doom: None of my thoughts are final.

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Again, tickets are at Gravity Records for $20, and the show is Saturday, Dec. 17 at Marrz.

New Study: Chocolate melts human brain

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 20:20:00 +0000

That's right, kids. Some scientists in Indonesia just did some studies on chocolate. Turns out it destroys brain cell about as fast as watered-down bleach. So watch out. Stuff's poison.

Conservatives call Ford queer, Ford says 'am not'

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 19:23:00 +0000

DETROIT (AP) -- Ford says it wasn't giving in to pressure from religious conservatives when it decided to stop advertising Jaguars and Land Rovers in gay publications.

The second-biggest automaker announced today that the two luxury brands won't be placing ads in publications like The Advocate.

Ford spokesman Mike Moran says the halt is "a business decision" and had nothing to do with conservative Christian boycotts. He says the money-losing car lines are cutting back everywhere. And he says Ford's Volvo brand will keep advertising to gays.

Last week, the American Family Association canceled a boycott it started in May.

Some gay groups have asked if there was a secret deal for the automaker to drop the ads if the boycott was lifted.

The Ford spokesman says "We have no confidential agreement." The spokesman then said, "We don't want to start selling our cars to queers and shit. Ugh."

Man dials police cell phone in search of drugs

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 19:18:00 +0000

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) -- A Lincolnton man got what he might consider a bad connection on his cell phone.

Narcotics detective Rick Lynn took a call, and the caller asked who he was. Lynn asked the same question of the caller, who identified himself. When Lynn asked what the caller wanted, the caller gave the slang for a 50-dollar rock of crack cocaine. Lynn told the caller he was on his way.

Lynn and two officers went to the house and knocked on the door. Someone on the other side asked who was knocking and Lynn said, "It's me."

The door opened and the officers identified themselves, telling the man he'd called the police to order drugs. Lynn says it has to be one of the funniest things that's ever happened to him in his career.

Mark Lewis and Lori Dale Brooks each are charged with one count of attempted possession of cocaine.

Lynn says his cell number was stored in Lewis' phone because a police informant had used it earlier to try to set up a buy.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

The reason why they pay me the big bucks

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 19:01:00 +0000

Hi, guys. I just found a way to kind of get rid of big flash ads on web pages. Ready?

If it's flash (and most animated, annoying ads are) you can right click the ad and click "zoom in." Just do that until you've zoomed into a colored area or until things STOP FUCKING MOVING.

So, yeah. That's why I get paid the big bux. To think. With my brain.

Dozens stranded in ski resort gondola (of doom)

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:29:00 +0000

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) -- In Canada's Alberta province, dozens of people -- including children -- have been trapped on a gondola at a ski resort.

Officials worked to free them with darkness falling and temperatures diving -- and with parents on the ground getting upset.

One of the parents angry over what they viewed as lackluster efforts to get the kids down called it "an absolute fiasco."

There's no word of any injuries.

A resort employee says a safety switch tripped on the Grizzly Express gondola, leaving those on board stranded.

Eight teams of ski patrollers have been working to help get those trapped out of the gondola cabins.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Sony asks parents to utilize "I'm too stupid to raise my kids right" function

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:19:00 +0000

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Another company that makes video-game consoles is getting on-board with parental controls.

The Entertainment Software Association says Sony Corporation is the latest to announce that the controls will be part of its newest machine.

That means all three of the major console makers are promising to give parents the ability to help keep kids from getting access to violent video games, but not the ability to refuse to buy the games for them.

The association says Sony will place the controls on its forthcoming machine, PlayStation Three. Users of PlayStation Two were able to limit access to movies, but not to games like Grand Theft Auto where you got to murder cops, civilians and hookers alike.

On the Playstation Three, activating the parental controls will replace machine guns and swords with fly-swatters, allowing children to annoy hookers and cops, rather than outright murder them.

No comment yet from Sony other than a faint mumbling about making billions and not caring about children and shit.

Microsoft had already placed parental controls in its new X-Box 360, which went on the market last week. Earlier this month, Nintendo announced similar plans for its next-generation machine, Revolution, which comes out next year.

Sony is the world-wide market leader in child life-destroyers. They make a lot of money.

Indy kids! A call to arms

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:11:00 +0000

Fate of Pabst landmark in New Jersey still uncertain

NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) -- The fate the 60-foot-tall Pabst beer bottle in Newark, New Jersey, remains up in the air.

While the brewery nearby is being demolished, there's still no firm decision on what do with the 75-year-old copper-coated bottle, which makes an occasional cameo on the HBO series "The Sopranos."

The bottle stands 185 feet above street level, atop Pabst's old main building. The plant was shut down in 1986.

Moving the big beer bottle, however, could be costly even though developers would like to incorporate it into the landscape of a local park.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

If anyone would like to purchase the monument they'll need $10 and some tight jeans.

In a pinch, Japan considers treating women like humans

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 20:38:00 +0000

Japan panel backs allowing female monarchs to ascend throne

TOKYO (AP) -- A government panel in Japan is suggesting a bold move to solve the country's shortage of heirs for the throne: letting women ascend.

The advisory panel has been meeting since January to study the succession issue. It says the first-born child, regardless of gender, should have the right to take the throne.

The head of the committee says waiting for a male baby could lead to instability and is "not desirable."

Under the 1947 Imperial House Law, only males who have emperors on their father's side can inherit the crown.

Final recommendations are expected to be forwarded to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on
Thursday.

If the idea is approved, the only daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako will be second in line to the throne.

Yet another downside of being fat

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 20:25:00 +0000

Study: Overweight children likely to suffer more broken bones,
joint pain

UNDATED (AP) -- A lot has been reported on the future health
problems overweight children face. But a new study highlights what
they endure now.

It suggests overweight children suffer more broken bones and joint problems than kids of normal weight.

Scientists reviewed the medical history of 227 overweight youngsters and 128 of their normal-weight peers.

They discovered that 13 percent of overweight kids suffered at least one broken bone, compared with less than four percent of the normal weight kids.

Obesity researcher Doctor Jack Yanovski says the combination of muscle pain and poor mobility may lead to less exercise, and that could "perpetuate the vicious cycle."

A 14-year-old Kentucky boy who weighs 362 pounds says "it's painful to walk."

The study was presented at a recent meeting of the Obesity Society in British Columbia.

Police Search for Gary Glitter in Vietnam

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:19:00 +0000

HANOI, Vietnam -- Authorities said Thursday they are searching for former British rock star Gary Glitter over his alleged relationship with a Vietnamese teenager.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Dung said officials have confirmed that Glitter, 61, whose real name is Paul Francis Gadd, was residing in a home in southern Vung Tau city and had applied for permanent resident status in Vietnam.

Glitter rose to fame with glam-rock songs in the 1970s, most notably his only U.S. hit, "Rock and Roll Part 2," a largely instrumental song that has been a staple at stadium sporting events for years. Among his other songs hits were "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" and "Do You Wanna Touch."

Glitter fell from grace in 1999 when he was convicted in Britain of possessing child pornography. He served half of a four-month jail sentence before being released. He later went to Cambodia and was permanently expelled in 2002, though Cambodian officials did not specify his crime or file charges.

Dung said that Glitter had left the house on Nov. 12, and police are seeking his whereabouts.

"At present, relevant authorities Ba Ria Vung Tau province are trying to trace this gentleman, and clarify the relationship between this gentleman and a Vietnamese juvenile," he said.

Dung said authorities have conducted interviews with a 15-year-old girl who they found in the home rented by Glitter.

"If evidence of a (legal) violation is found against Mr. Paul Francis, and especially evidence of sexual child abuse, I believe that very strict legal measures will apply to him," he said.

In Vietnam, the crime of sexually abusing a child can lead to the death penalty.

Batabix Design | www.batabix.com

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:11:00 +0000

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NRA sues to overturn San Francisco gun ban

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:23:00 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The National Rifle Association is suing to overturn an ordinance passed by voters in San Francisco.

The measure bans handgun possession and sales of firearms in the city.

The NRA filed its lawsuit with a California appeals court, asking the judges to nullify the law that demands the surrender of handguns by April. The same court struck down an almost identical city gun ban in 1982. It said then that the city could not enact an ordinance that conflicts with state law that allows for the sale and possession of handguns and ammunition.

The NRA also argues the new law unfairly puts San Francisco residents at a disadvantage, since it does not bar nonresidents from lawfully possessing handguns within city limits.

Mayor Gavin Newsom has acknowledged the measure likely wouldn't withstand legal scrutiny, but says it has symbolic value.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Japanese lingerie maker unveils heated bra for winter

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:21:00 +0000

TOKYO (AP) -- The Japanese government wants workers to dress warmly this winter and save energy. And a Japanese company is giving an unusual lift to that campaign.

Government leaders have been promoting their "Warm Biz" drive nationwide. Now Triumph International is offering the Warm Biz Bra that the company says will add "a little fun and chic to office wear."

The bra has removable pads that can be heated in a microwave or hot water. It also features long, furry straps that wrap around the neck, like a scarf. There also are matching shorts.

The company says the material helps save warmth, thus cutting down on the need to turn up the heat.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Jailed California man wins election to school board

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:19:00 +0000

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) -- He wasn't able to get out to vote for himself, but lots of others did. And a prison inmate was elected to a school board Tuesday in southern California.

Randy Hale received 831 votes, earning one of three open seats on the Romoland School Board, even though he's behind bars.

Hale violated his parole after being convicted of spousal abuse and drug possession. He was returned to prison in September, and isn't due to be released until mid-February.

His wife Penny says "this is wild."

The district's superintendent says he's consulting lawyers to figure out how to handle the situation.

A political scientist at the University of California-Riverside says the fact that Hale's name was at the top of the ballot may have helped him get votes.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Carolina cheerleaders arrested after fight, bathroom sex in Tampa bar

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 18:14:00 +0000

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Two Carolina Panthers cheerleaders were arrested in Tampa, Florida, early today after a bar dispute.

A police arrest report says the dispute broke out after bar patrons complained the women were having sex in a bathroom stall and taking too long in the bathroom.

Police say the cheerleaders left the stall. One began arguing with a bar patron , eventually hitting the patron in the face with a closed fist.

The Tampa Tribune reports that local officials are checking into whether one of the women arrested gave a false identification.

One woman was charged with battery, and the other with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

They were released on bond.

The incident happened 11 hours before the kickoff of the Panthers' NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The cheerleaders traveled to Tampa on their own because members
of the team's Top Cats squad are on the sidelines only at home games.

Panthers officials say they're aware of the reported incident, but declined comment.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Legion Production Services of Wilmington, NC

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 22:48:00 +0000

Well, kids... Batabix Design has churned out another site. Please say hello to "Legin Production Services."

From legionproductionservices.com:

Legion Production Services offers complete solutions for your high definition needs. With 30 years combined experience in the film and video industry, our associates have experienced first-hand the way high definition video has revolutionized the way productions are shot, edited and distributed.

Here at Legion Production Services we strive to stay ahead of the technology curve, studying the latest in high definition equipment and bringing the best, cutting-edge technology back to you.

Whether you are interested in 10-bit uncompressed HD editing, HD color correction or a complete HD camera/editing package, let Legion assist you in making your filmmaking goals a reality.

Has anyone else noticed this?

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:41:00 +0000

Has anyone else gone back and watched a film years after childhood and realized a character (not a human character) was very, very gay?

Last night I watched Harry and the Hendersons for the first time in years, mainly so my girlfriend and I could see the scene in the end where John Lithgow has to hit Harry in the face to make him go into the woods so that LeFluer (sp?) won't find him. I use this scene a lot as an example of tough love. "It's like in the end of Harry and the Hendersons, when they have to throw sticks at Harry to make him go home..." Only, it isn't really sticks. Lithgow just jacks him one in the face.

Anyway, I realized that Harry is about 200% homosexual. Not that that's a problem, I just never noticed when I was 7 or however old I was when I saw it last.

You know who else? The tinman. Way gay.

Just go back and watch these movies. You'll see.

Lesson of the day: child movie nostalgia is blind to homosexuality in non-human forms like vegetarian sasquatches and men made out of old buckets.

Looking at it this way...

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 17:28:00 +0000

You see, I have nothing to put here today. I'm and fresh out of shiz to post. I'm hoping maybe later I'll think of something witty I can say, or see something I can make fun of, but reall -- I've got nothing.

I watched a movie last night. I made some jokes about it, but I think rehashing them here would be kind of lame. And sad.

Yeah.

PS - I was Andersen Cooper for Halloween and my girlfriend was Bjork, so we kicked all kind of ass.

Take a look at these eyes!

noreply@blogger.com (Chas Blackman) — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:12:00 +0000

Have you seen this woman's eyes?

She is not human. She is the mother of Skeletor.