The film features Merida, the first female protagonist in a Pixar feature film. It will certainly be interesting to see how Pixar's take of a Disney princess. The principal cast, with includes Kevin McKidd, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Craig Ferguson, and Kelly Macdonald as Merida, is comprised primarily by native Scots.
'Brave' debuts in the United States on June 22, 2012. This one is going to be huge. Expect to see store shelves stocked with all sorts of assorted Scottish swag next summer.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Quote Of The Day
"All the Occupy movements start with the premise that we all owe them everything. They take over a public park they didn't pay for, to go nearby to use bathrooms they didn't pay for, to beg for food from places they don't want to pay for, to instruct those who are going to work to paying their taxes to sustain the bathrooms and sustain the park, so they can self-righteously explain that they are the paragons of virtue to which we owe everything. Now, that is a pretty good symptom of how much the left has collapsed as a moral system in this country, and why you need to reassert something as simple as: 'Go get a job, right after you take a bath.'"- Newt Gingrich, at last night's Republican candidate
If you were watching the debate, you could tell that Gingrich was chomping at the bit, waiting for the right time to drop this scripted line. This isn't the first time that he has stood on the side of the wealthiest of wealthy. He has a history of railing against the unemployed and disenchanted.
Not only were his comments dead wrong about the Occupy movement, but nothing more than a soundbite he knew would make Fox News the next day. As one website put it, "The second and longest sentence in that graf is meaningless -- it's just strung together, invective-flavored words".
Meanwhile, at Fox, the network is having a field day with recent developments in New York City...
Take a look at the way MSNBC covers Occupy Wall Street, compared to that of Fox News. At the very end: A breaking story from Wolf Blitzer on CNN.
Then again, Republicans believe that getting the HPV vaccine makes you mentally retarded.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Security Worker At Zuccotti Park Fired For Homophobic Slur
Unless you're a fan of the Howard Stern Show, you've probably never heard of Joey Boots. That is, not until this week, at least.
While filming at the newly vacated Zuccotti Park yesterday, a security officer taunted him, on camera, saying, "Your fly's open, faggot".
Little did the security officer know that Boots was indeed gay. He came out on the Howard Stern Show in June of 2007.
Chalk this one up to the power of social media. Within 24 hours, the video went viral, and many online news sites carried the story.
Today, the guard, who was employed by Brookfield Properties (the owners of Zuccotti Park), has been fired. According to Matthew Cherry, a spokesman for Brookfield:
"His comment was offensive and inexcusable, and we have a policy of zero tolerance for such behavior. In accordance with our code of conduct he's been terminated from his work with Brookfield."
When pressed for further information, Cherry confirmed that he was a security subcontractor, but refused to comment as to whether a contract was still in place with his employer.
Looks like the guy has more in common with the demonstrators than he thought.
I Don't Get It
From a man's perspective.... Compared to some of the other options available to choose from when considering People Magazine's 2011 Sexiest Man Alive, Bradley Cooper is a fucking troll. What? Was The Situation unavailable for a photo shoot that day? Really? Bradley Cooper? Just off the top of my head, I could name 7 men that were more deserving of the title. In fact, let me do so.
1.) Chris Hemsworth
Have you seen 'Thor'? For the most part, it's a shit movie, but let me tell you, Chris Hemsworth IS the god of thunder.
2.) Idris Elba
Known for his role in HBO's 'The Wire', and on BBC's 'Luther', he also had a role in this year's summer blockbuster, 'Thor'.
3.) Chris Evans
Personally, I think his sex symbol status is long overdue. After side roles in 'The Fantastic Four' and 'The Losers', which I highly recommend, he is finally starting to get major roles in blockbusters like 'Captain America'. He'll also be teaming up with Chris Hemsworth next year in 'The Avengers'.
4.) Robert Downey Jr.
Sure. I'll go there. If People will give the title to George Clooney and Johnny Depp twice apiece, why not give Downey a chance? I have had a man crush on him for a decade (or more).
5.) Tom Hardy
Yeah. No comment needed. Just look at the man.
6.)Michael Fassbender
He played Magneto in this year's 'X-Men: First Class'. This Irish heartthrob is set to play a sex addict in 'Shame', slated to be released on December 2nd. It has been rated NC-17, due to it's graphic sexual content. Count me in.
7.) Ryan Gosling
Look at his face. He knows it. We know it. People fucked up. Buzzfeed even goes so far as to prove, scientifically, why Ryan Gosling is sexier than Bradley Cooper. But honestly....do we need science?
Bradley Cooper was tied to the remake of 'The Crow' at one point. Recently, negotiations on the role fell through. Based upon pictures released from the studio, THANK FUCKING GOD!
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| It's Bradley Cooper as the reincarnation of Chris Angel. |
Awesome!!
Tweet Of The Day
In a campaign stop in Nashua, NH, Cain said to supporters that, "Who knows every detail of every country or every situation on the planet? Nobody! We've got plenty of experts. We need a leader, not a reader."
Or, in his case, someone that watches the evening news, CNN or even 'The Daily Show'. His quote is almost word for word of that said by President McBain, a parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger, in the Simpsons movie which came out in 2007:
Tori's Ta Tas Tipped Off On Twitter (NSFW)
Last night, Tori Spelling's husband, Dean McDermott tweeted a picture of his son with something on his forehead. Awww. How cute.
Wait. Aren't those Tori Spelling's bare breasts in the background? What the hell?
Wait. Aren't those Tori Spelling's bare breasts in the background? What the hell?
For anyone interested, an uncensored version is available after the break. You have to wonder, how did he not notice her boobs in the picture before he uploaded it to Twitter?
Coincidentally...or not...season 6 of 'Tori and Dean' premieres on the Oxygen Network on November 29th. Could this have been a way to get some cheap attention towards their Twitter feeds?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Quote Of The Day
"I would want to consult with the intelligence community, the commanders on the ground in that part of the world, which I have stated before. But we should — I don’t have all the information necessary to make that decision."- Herman Cain, responding to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's question on whether he favors a military strike against Iran. If you remember correctly, it was during the same interview with the Journal Sentinel in which Mr. Cain said practically the exact same thing, verbatim, as to if he would have handled Libya differently than Obama.
"I need to hear the facts. As much as possible. I need to hear all the alternatives. For example, you might have mentioned that, even within the administration, there were different views. I would want to hear all of those views, look at all of the information, then I would make the decision as Commander In Chief."If you watch the interview, he's practically asking the reporter to fill him in on the events that took place in Libya over the last couple of months. I'm not sure if he honestly knows if Gadhafi was a "good guy" or a "bad guy". And apparently, he would want to get the opinion of the labor secretary and the transportation secretary to make sure they were on board with a military operation.
Oh. One more thing. During that interview, Cain said that a military attack on Iran would not be "practical", because the country has mountains.
That's right, we would not be able to bomb Iran's top scientific facilities or their weapons cache, because it appears that they're embedded in the mountains. I think he's thinking of the Taliban...in Afghanistan.
Graph Of The Day: Congress Is Less Popular Than...
More people are pleased with the idea of the United States going communist than Congress' current approval rating. Simply pathetic.
"Knock Knock, Motherfucker."
Okay. So, maybe it isn't a giant metal chicken, but it is our fourth anniversary. Giant metal cocks are reserved for your fifth year together, or your first year, depending on the type of cock.
And, another thing: it is truly frightening to see the selection of painted metal roosters at your local Ross store. Guess there's a market.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Introducing "Witnesses In Memoriam"
On November 23, 1991, Tiffanie Chumita was driving to a friend's wedding. She blew a tire along Interstate 17 in Phoenix that evening, and pulled onto the shoulder of the freeway. As she was bent over into her trunk, reaching in for the car's spare, an elderly woman hit her from behind at approximately 70 mph.
According to friends, her legs were practically severed above the knee. By the time she arrived at the hospital, she had lost a substantial amount of blood. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, allowing doctors to give her a blood transfusion was strictly forbidden.
Tiffanie was awake and alert most of the evening. Her mom and dad were there, as was her brother Steven. As word spread of her accident, friends arrived at the hospital to say goodbye. There was no way to take her into emergency surgery to try to repair the damage, if surgeons were unable to give her blood. She was dying. Before she finally passed, friends and family members tracked down a male friend of hers. He arrived at the hospital, just in time for Tiffany to tell him that she had been in love with him for years. She was only 20 year old.
I was waiting for Tiffanie at the wedding reception that night. We had bumped into each other at the State Fair a couple of weeks earlier. We were both there alone, so we spent much of the afternoon riding rides together. At the time, she was the love of my life.
The following week, a memorial service was held at the Park West Kingdom Hall that her family regularly attended. Her father, Alex, was an elder in the congregation. Now, a typical Kingdom Hall can seat about 120-150 people. Almost 900 were in attendance to pay their respects to Tiffanie. It was so crowded, that a speaker was set up in the parking lot, so that the hundreds waiting outside could hear the memorial "talk" (sermon).
That week, two additional women in my congregation died as a result of not accepting a blood transfusion. Nicole Rojas was taken into surgery on short notice. She was only 20 or 21. Manuel, her husband of less than a year, ultimately made the decision to let her die based on his beliefs as a Jehovah's Witness. Speaking for her, he felt that she would make the same decision to refuse blood, if conscious.
Another sister, (sadly, I forget her name) died during surgery while trying to remove a tumor from her kidney. Again, blood related. She left two teenage girls and a grade school age son behind.
I went to three memorial services (Jehovah's Witnesses do not have traditional funerals) in the span of nine days. It was a very emotional time for everyone on the West side of Phoenix. Somehow, though all of this, the congregation's faith was strengthened.
These three women were made to look like martyrs; servants of god that made the ultimate sacrifice. Their families were praised and applauded. They were treated like heroes within the organization. In actuality, these poor women were brainwashed and bullied into essentially committing suicide on behalf of their church.
I think about Tiffanie practically every day. Realistically, if not for the peer pressure that was placed upon her twenty years ago, she may have survived the accident. Who's to say for sure. With a number of surgeries, and the use of prosthetics, she may have been able to live a normal life. She could have had children; possibly grandchildren by now. But, she was never given a chance.
Less than a year after Nicole's death, Manuel got remarried. I attended the wedding, trying to figure out how everyone was okay with the situation that was taking place. He has since gotten divorced and remarried again. From what I understand, he's living in Mexico now, because that is "where the need is greater". Friends tell me that every time he visits the Phoenix area, local Witnesses treat him like a king. They hold him in such high regard, all for offering his wife up for slaughter 20 years ago.
I have started a new Facebook page called "Witnesses In Memoriam". It's a place where friends and family members can go to write about those who have needlessly died on behalf of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses.
I encourage you to post your stories about those close to you that you have lost. While most of the stories will be related to those refusing life saving blood transfusions, many others have died at the hands of themselves or a loved one. For some, the thought of leaving the organization, and having your entire family and circle of friends abandon you, was too much to bare. Folks have committed suicide in lieu of cutting ties with everything they know. Others were simply killed by their partner or parent, who was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Please remember them as well.
The page is not to debate scripture or organizational policy. Also, ANY PRO-JW COMMENTS WILL PROMPTLY BE DELETED.
This is for Tiffanie Chumita, Nicole Rojas, and the tens of thousands of men, women and children that have died in vain.
According to friends, her legs were practically severed above the knee. By the time she arrived at the hospital, she had lost a substantial amount of blood. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, allowing doctors to give her a blood transfusion was strictly forbidden.
Tiffanie was awake and alert most of the evening. Her mom and dad were there, as was her brother Steven. As word spread of her accident, friends arrived at the hospital to say goodbye. There was no way to take her into emergency surgery to try to repair the damage, if surgeons were unable to give her blood. She was dying. Before she finally passed, friends and family members tracked down a male friend of hers. He arrived at the hospital, just in time for Tiffany to tell him that she had been in love with him for years. She was only 20 year old.
I was waiting for Tiffanie at the wedding reception that night. We had bumped into each other at the State Fair a couple of weeks earlier. We were both there alone, so we spent much of the afternoon riding rides together. At the time, she was the love of my life.
The following week, a memorial service was held at the Park West Kingdom Hall that her family regularly attended. Her father, Alex, was an elder in the congregation. Now, a typical Kingdom Hall can seat about 120-150 people. Almost 900 were in attendance to pay their respects to Tiffanie. It was so crowded, that a speaker was set up in the parking lot, so that the hundreds waiting outside could hear the memorial "talk" (sermon).
That week, two additional women in my congregation died as a result of not accepting a blood transfusion. Nicole Rojas was taken into surgery on short notice. She was only 20 or 21. Manuel, her husband of less than a year, ultimately made the decision to let her die based on his beliefs as a Jehovah's Witness. Speaking for her, he felt that she would make the same decision to refuse blood, if conscious.
Another sister, (sadly, I forget her name) died during surgery while trying to remove a tumor from her kidney. Again, blood related. She left two teenage girls and a grade school age son behind.
I went to three memorial services (Jehovah's Witnesses do not have traditional funerals) in the span of nine days. It was a very emotional time for everyone on the West side of Phoenix. Somehow, though all of this, the congregation's faith was strengthened.
These three women were made to look like martyrs; servants of god that made the ultimate sacrifice. Their families were praised and applauded. They were treated like heroes within the organization. In actuality, these poor women were brainwashed and bullied into essentially committing suicide on behalf of their church.
I think about Tiffanie practically every day. Realistically, if not for the peer pressure that was placed upon her twenty years ago, she may have survived the accident. Who's to say for sure. With a number of surgeries, and the use of prosthetics, she may have been able to live a normal life. She could have had children; possibly grandchildren by now. But, she was never given a chance.
Less than a year after Nicole's death, Manuel got remarried. I attended the wedding, trying to figure out how everyone was okay with the situation that was taking place. He has since gotten divorced and remarried again. From what I understand, he's living in Mexico now, because that is "where the need is greater". Friends tell me that every time he visits the Phoenix area, local Witnesses treat him like a king. They hold him in such high regard, all for offering his wife up for slaughter 20 years ago.
I have started a new Facebook page called "Witnesses In Memoriam". It's a place where friends and family members can go to write about those who have needlessly died on behalf of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses.
I encourage you to post your stories about those close to you that you have lost. While most of the stories will be related to those refusing life saving blood transfusions, many others have died at the hands of themselves or a loved one. For some, the thought of leaving the organization, and having your entire family and circle of friends abandon you, was too much to bare. Folks have committed suicide in lieu of cutting ties with everything they know. Others were simply killed by their partner or parent, who was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Please remember them as well.
The page is not to debate scripture or organizational policy. Also, ANY PRO-JW COMMENTS WILL PROMPTLY BE DELETED.
This is for Tiffanie Chumita, Nicole Rojas, and the tens of thousands of men, women and children that have died in vain.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
BAKUN! YUM!
RuFus luv bakun.
Jim Gaffigan luv bakun 2.
Rufus think he lik Jim Giffigan.
PoStEd By RuFuS....
Jim Gaffigan luv bakun 2.
Rufus think he lik Jim Giffigan.
PoStEd By RuFuS....
Thursday, October 27, 2011
So....About My Nerves
I wrote a little more than a week ago about pain in my upper extremities. Within the last four or five days much of the pain on my right side has eased up a bit. The pain on my left has increased substantially. In fact, since Saturday, on a scale of 1 to 10 my left is consistently at a 10, while my right is at a 4.
The pain isn't limited to only my arms and legs, but my entire body at this point. When in the shower, it feels like I'm being stabbed in the stomach hundreds of times, but only on my left side.
I had an EMG yesterday afternoon at my surgeon's office. It tests the electrical current passing through your muscles. By taking a look at the electrical activity, they can determine if there is an issue with your nerves in a particular area of your body.
The EMG took about an hour, and tested both ankles, calves and thighs. The doctor also tested my left wrist, hand and forearm. Just from preliminary results, the doctor was able to determine three things.
First, it appears that I have some residual nerve damage from the herniated disc that was removed six weeks ago. The damage travels all the way down the length of my left leg. While the doctor said that it shouldn't be causing any weakness, it is likely causing enough pain that I'm hardly able to put any weight on it.
Secondly, I have neuropathy, caused by diabetes, in both my hands and my feet. This is causing my pain, numbness and weakness.
Third, the doctor is attributing the pain in my left arm to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. I'm not sure if I agree with her on the diagnosis or not. It wouldn't explain the pain that I have had ever since surgery in my upper arm, or the pain on the left side of my torso. Again, these results are only preliminary. I have to return in two weeks when she has had a chance to review all of the numbers and develop a full report. At that time, they'll recommend a treatment plan.
In the meantime, I have been in contact with my neurologist to get his opinion on the nerve issues on my left side. My personal opinion is that something happened in surgery 6 weeks ago that has caused asymmetrical nerve damage. I would like to get his take on the situation.
I am still finding it difficult to type with the level of pain that I'm currently in. I am unable to hold a pen or a phone in my left hand. I am hoping for some relief soon, as it is my dominant hand. I miss writing, but I tend to be long winded at times (no, you don't say) and it probably isn't a wise idea to continue with the site at this time.
If you're interested, you can still keep up with me on Facebook and Twitter. I'm at:
www.facebook.com/thetwitchonline
I have recently changed my Twitter address. I am now @thetwitchonline.
Meanwhile, Rufus will be taking over the site temporarily. You can direct any questions to him.
He types really slow. And, unless you're asking about bacon or kittens he doesn't show much interest. Rufus and I tend to disagree often as to what "relevant content" means.
Be that as it may, I'm leaving things in his capablehands paws, temporarily.
I'll be back soon. I promise.
The pain isn't limited to only my arms and legs, but my entire body at this point. When in the shower, it feels like I'm being stabbed in the stomach hundreds of times, but only on my left side.
I had an EMG yesterday afternoon at my surgeon's office. It tests the electrical current passing through your muscles. By taking a look at the electrical activity, they can determine if there is an issue with your nerves in a particular area of your body.
The EMG took about an hour, and tested both ankles, calves and thighs. The doctor also tested my left wrist, hand and forearm. Just from preliminary results, the doctor was able to determine three things.
First, it appears that I have some residual nerve damage from the herniated disc that was removed six weeks ago. The damage travels all the way down the length of my left leg. While the doctor said that it shouldn't be causing any weakness, it is likely causing enough pain that I'm hardly able to put any weight on it.
Secondly, I have neuropathy, caused by diabetes, in both my hands and my feet. This is causing my pain, numbness and weakness.
Third, the doctor is attributing the pain in my left arm to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. I'm not sure if I agree with her on the diagnosis or not. It wouldn't explain the pain that I have had ever since surgery in my upper arm, or the pain on the left side of my torso. Again, these results are only preliminary. I have to return in two weeks when she has had a chance to review all of the numbers and develop a full report. At that time, they'll recommend a treatment plan.
In the meantime, I have been in contact with my neurologist to get his opinion on the nerve issues on my left side. My personal opinion is that something happened in surgery 6 weeks ago that has caused asymmetrical nerve damage. I would like to get his take on the situation.
I am still finding it difficult to type with the level of pain that I'm currently in. I am unable to hold a pen or a phone in my left hand. I am hoping for some relief soon, as it is my dominant hand. I miss writing, but I tend to be long winded at times (no, you don't say) and it probably isn't a wise idea to continue with the site at this time.
If you're interested, you can still keep up with me on Facebook and Twitter. I'm at:
www.facebook.com/thetwitchonline
I have recently changed my Twitter address. I am now @thetwitchonline.
Meanwhile, Rufus will be taking over the site temporarily. You can direct any questions to him.
He types really slow. And, unless you're asking about bacon or kittens he doesn't show much interest. Rufus and I tend to disagree often as to what "relevant content" means.
Be that as it may, I'm leaving things in his capable
I'll be back soon. I promise.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
"Zombie Boy" Rick Genest "Covers" Up For Dermablend
Rick Genest has quickly become the world's most popular male model. Since appearing in designer Thierry Mugler's menswear show in January, he was instantly recognizable. It's easy to see why...
In the following months, Rick has gained notoriety as an inspiration of sorts to Lady Gaga, making a featured appearance in her 'Born This Way' video.
It appears that "Zombie Boy" is branching out in his modeling endeavors lately. A video has surfaced in the last week starring Genest, that is a departure from his normal modeling work. In fact, if you didn't know any better, you would initially think that this commercial was filmed before he had any tattoos. Take a look.
What an ad.
The brand is called Dermablend. They currently offer three products: a leg and body primer, a leg and body cover and a setting powder. It appears to be a three step/layered process. Each piece of the puzzle costs between $22 and $27. Altogether for the set, you're looking at about $74.
In 2011, everyone has a tattoo. Some people are able to hide them. Others of us simply can't due to the size or location of their artwork. While many of us cringe at the notion of having to cover up at work, we all know too well how difficult it is to find a decent paying job in today's economy.
Other cosmetic companies have attempted to market their own "tattoo concealer", and have had little success. Two years ago, Sephora introduced a product that was modeled by Kat Von D. Photos later surfaced of Kat wearing the makeup, without a substantial amount of Photoshopping.
This is how Sephora's ad campaign wanted you to believe their product worked:
This is what it really did to your skin:
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| Those aren't chemical burns. |
On the surface (no pun intended), Dermablend seems to be the real deal. According to Dermablend's site, their team used four 3.4 ounce tubes of leg and body cover to conceal his artwork. The entire process was filmed in one take.
Genest is taking advantage of the avenues that this cosmetic process is affording him. Earlier this month, using the Dermablend products, makeup artists were able to create a "Zombie Boy 2.0" if you will, for a layout in Schön! Magazine. The results were stunning.
Going beyond the cover, indeed. What a beautiful man.
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