never mind...
Sunday, October 29, 2006
I've heard of being fried on coke, but fried Coke???
Because we don't already have enough fried foods...
Fri Oct 27, 8:34 AM ET
NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters Life!) - A new fast food is making its debut at U.S. fairs this fall -- fried Coke.
Abel Gonzales, 36, a computer analyst from Dallas, tried about 15 different varieties before coming up with his perfect recipe -- a batter mix made with Coca-Cola syrup, a drizzle of strawberry syrup, and some strawberries.
Balls of the batter are then deep-fried, ending up like ping-pong ball sized doughnuts which are then served in a cup, topped with Coca-Cola syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and a cherry on the top.
"It tastes great," said Sue Gooding, a spokeswoman for the State Fair of Texas where Gonzales' fried Coke made its debut this fall. "It was a huge success." ¶ 12:38 PM
Fri Oct 27, 8:34 AM ET
NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters Life!) - A new fast food is making its debut at U.S. fairs this fall -- fried Coke.
Abel Gonzales, 36, a computer analyst from Dallas, tried about 15 different varieties before coming up with his perfect recipe -- a batter mix made with Coca-Cola syrup, a drizzle of strawberry syrup, and some strawberries.
Balls of the batter are then deep-fried, ending up like ping-pong ball sized doughnuts which are then served in a cup, topped with Coca-Cola syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and a cherry on the top.
"It tastes great," said Sue Gooding, a spokeswoman for the State Fair of Texas where Gonzales' fried Coke made its debut this fall. "It was a huge success." ¶ 12:38 PM
James Taranto's headlines...
What Would We Do Without Experts?
"Modern Buildings Are Complex--Experts"--headline, Tide (Port Harcourt, Nigeria), Oct. 27
What Would We Forgo Without Mental Health Experts?
"Forgo 'Psycho' Killers, Mental Health Experts Say"--headline, Portsmouth (N.H.) Herald, Oct. 26
What Would We Do Without UCF Professors?
"UCF Professor Says No Such Thing as Ghosts"--headline, WDBO-AM Web site (Orlando, Fla.), Oct. 26
Do Police Chases Normally Cheer People Up?
"Police Chase Depressed Driver"--headline, Indianapolis Star, Oct. 27
Bottom Stories of the Day:
"Fire Breaks Out at Salt Lake Crematorium"--headline, KTVX-TV Web site (Salt Lake City), Oct. 25
"Vegetarians Happy With IU Dining Halls"--headline, Indianapolis Star, Oct. 27
"Canada Post to Review 800,000 Rural Mailboxes"--headline, CBC.ca, Oct. 27
"LA Times Editor Says He Considered Resigning After Publisher's Ouster"--headline, MSNBC.com, Oct. 2 ¶ 12:35 PM
"Modern Buildings Are Complex--Experts"--headline, Tide (Port Harcourt, Nigeria), Oct. 27
What Would We Forgo Without Mental Health Experts?
"Forgo 'Psycho' Killers, Mental Health Experts Say"--headline, Portsmouth (N.H.) Herald, Oct. 26
What Would We Do Without UCF Professors?
"UCF Professor Says No Such Thing as Ghosts"--headline, WDBO-AM Web site (Orlando, Fla.), Oct. 26
Do Police Chases Normally Cheer People Up?
"Police Chase Depressed Driver"--headline, Indianapolis Star, Oct. 27
Bottom Stories of the Day:
"Fire Breaks Out at Salt Lake Crematorium"--headline, KTVX-TV Web site (Salt Lake City), Oct. 25
"Vegetarians Happy With IU Dining Halls"--headline, Indianapolis Star, Oct. 27
"Canada Post to Review 800,000 Rural Mailboxes"--headline, CBC.ca, Oct. 27
"LA Times Editor Says He Considered Resigning After Publisher's Ouster"--headline, MSNBC.com, Oct. 2 ¶ 12:35 PM
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
"Look what I've done..."
Wynn accidentally damages Picasso
Pablo Picasso's "dream" painting has turned into a $139 million nightmare for Steve Wynn.
In an accident witnessed by a group that included Barbara Walters and screenwriters Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi, Wynn accidentally poked a hole in Picasso's 74-year-old painting, "Le Reve," French for "The Dream."
A day earlier, Wynn had finalized a record $139 million deal for the painting of Picasso's mistress, Wynn told The New Yorker magazine
The accident occurred as a gesturing Wynn, who suffers from retinitis pigmentosa, an eye disease that affects peripheral vision, struck the painting with his right elbow, leaving a hole the size of a silver dollar in the left forearm of Marie-Theresa Walter, Picasso's 21-year-old mistress.
"Oh shit, look what I've done," Wynn said, according to Ephron, who gave her account in a blog published on Monday.
Wynn paid $48.4 million for the Picasso in 1997 and had agreed to sell it to art collector Steven Cohen. The $139 million would have been $4 million higher than the previous high for a work of art, according to The New Yorker. ¶ 5:14 PM
Pablo Picasso's "dream" painting has turned into a $139 million nightmare for Steve Wynn.
In an accident witnessed by a group that included Barbara Walters and screenwriters Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi, Wynn accidentally poked a hole in Picasso's 74-year-old painting, "Le Reve," French for "The Dream."
A day earlier, Wynn had finalized a record $139 million deal for the painting of Picasso's mistress, Wynn told The New Yorker magazine
The accident occurred as a gesturing Wynn, who suffers from retinitis pigmentosa, an eye disease that affects peripheral vision, struck the painting with his right elbow, leaving a hole the size of a silver dollar in the left forearm of Marie-Theresa Walter, Picasso's 21-year-old mistress.
"Oh shit, look what I've done," Wynn said, according to Ephron, who gave her account in a blog published on Monday.
Wynn paid $48.4 million for the Picasso in 1997 and had agreed to sell it to art collector Steven Cohen. The $139 million would have been $4 million higher than the previous high for a work of art, according to The New Yorker. ¶ 5:14 PM
Friday, October 13, 2006
Time for some James Taranto newspaper headlines...
Things Not to Do if You're a Duck
"Ducks to Test Coyotes' Toughness"--headline, East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.), Oct. 7
After Dispatching the Yankees, They're Negotiating From Strength
"Tigers Agree to Resume Peace Talks"--headline, CNN.com, Oct. 10
Why Do You Think They Call It Dogma?
"Pets Gaining Recognition in Places of Worship"--headline, National Geographic News. Oct. 6
Isn't the Real News That They Found Atlantis?
"Tiny Hole Found in Atlantis"--headline, Toronto Daily News, Oct. 6
When He Loses a Suit, He Loses a Suit!
"Prosecutor Naked at Work"--headline, Enquirer (Cincinnati), Oct. 10
Bridge Supports
"Bras Will Span Susquehanna River"--headline, Daily Item (Sunbury, Pa.), Oct. 8
Those Were Some Fiiine Leaves
"Foxy Lettuce Recalled"--headline, Toronto Sun, Oct. 9
'Take a Deep Breath and Think. What Were You Doing When You Saw It Last?'
"FDA Urges Calm Over Lettuce Recall"--headline, HealthDay.com, Oct. 9
At Least It Boiled
"Firefighters: Unwatched Pot Started Abbeville Fire"--headline, WYFF-TV Web site (Greenville, S.C.), Oct. 8
Thanks for the Tip!--CX
"Health Tip: Protect Your Lips"--headline, HealthDay.com, Oct. 11
Bottom Stories of the Day:
"Sisters who seldom see each other end up in same room"--subheadline, Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal, Oct. 10
"Apex Fire Has Little Effect on Duke Community"--headline, Duke Chronicle, Oct. 11
"Remedial Classes Not Leading Many to College Degrees"--headline, Columbus Dispatch, Oct. 10
"2nd Man Not Arrested in Oct. 2 Beating"--headline, Newark (Ohio) Advocate, Oct. 11
"The Balloon Fiesta Is the Largest Portable Toilet Event in the State"--headline, Albuquerque Tribune, Oct. 7
"Instructor Who Doubts 9/11 Compares Bush to Hitler"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 11 ¶ 9:59 AM
"Ducks to Test Coyotes' Toughness"--headline, East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.), Oct. 7
After Dispatching the Yankees, They're Negotiating From Strength
"Tigers Agree to Resume Peace Talks"--headline, CNN.com, Oct. 10
Why Do You Think They Call It Dogma?
"Pets Gaining Recognition in Places of Worship"--headline, National Geographic News. Oct. 6
Isn't the Real News That They Found Atlantis?
"Tiny Hole Found in Atlantis"--headline, Toronto Daily News, Oct. 6
When He Loses a Suit, He Loses a Suit!
"Prosecutor Naked at Work"--headline, Enquirer (Cincinnati), Oct. 10
Bridge Supports
"Bras Will Span Susquehanna River"--headline, Daily Item (Sunbury, Pa.), Oct. 8
Those Were Some Fiiine Leaves
"Foxy Lettuce Recalled"--headline, Toronto Sun, Oct. 9
'Take a Deep Breath and Think. What Were You Doing When You Saw It Last?'
"FDA Urges Calm Over Lettuce Recall"--headline, HealthDay.com, Oct. 9
At Least It Boiled
"Firefighters: Unwatched Pot Started Abbeville Fire"--headline, WYFF-TV Web site (Greenville, S.C.), Oct. 8
Thanks for the Tip!--CX
"Health Tip: Protect Your Lips"--headline, HealthDay.com, Oct. 11
Bottom Stories of the Day:
"Sisters who seldom see each other end up in same room"--subheadline, Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal, Oct. 10
"Apex Fire Has Little Effect on Duke Community"--headline, Duke Chronicle, Oct. 11
"Remedial Classes Not Leading Many to College Degrees"--headline, Columbus Dispatch, Oct. 10
"2nd Man Not Arrested in Oct. 2 Beating"--headline, Newark (Ohio) Advocate, Oct. 11
"The Balloon Fiesta Is the Largest Portable Toilet Event in the State"--headline, Albuquerque Tribune, Oct. 7
"Instructor Who Doubts 9/11 Compares Bush to Hitler"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 11 ¶ 9:59 AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Taranto today...or maybe it was yesterday...
An Anxious Nation Holds Its Breath
"Kerry's Barnstorming Sparks Talk of a Run"--headline, Boston Globe, Oct. 9
What Would We Expect Without Experts?
"Expert Says to Expect the Unexpected"--headline, Toledo Blade, Oct. 8
What Would Men Do Without Experts?
"Experts: Men Have Body Image Worries Too"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 6
'I'll Call You, or Maybe I Won't'
"T-Mobile to Launch Mixed-Signal Phone"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 6
We Blame San Andreas
"Underground Movement Catches On in Napa"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 7
Thanks for the Tip!--CIX
"Health Tip: Alcohol and Many Medications Don't Mix"--headline, HealthDay.com, Oct. 9
Bottom Stories of the Day:
"Climate Change Risk to Leek Shows"--headline, BBC Web site, Oct. 5
"Olbermann News Commentaries Target Bush"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 8
"Kerry Vows Tougher Stance on Group That Questioned War Service"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 8
"Lesbian Couple Weds in Massachusetts"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 8 ¶ 8:45 PM
"Kerry's Barnstorming Sparks Talk of a Run"--headline, Boston Globe, Oct. 9
What Would We Expect Without Experts?
"Expert Says to Expect the Unexpected"--headline, Toledo Blade, Oct. 8
What Would Men Do Without Experts?
"Experts: Men Have Body Image Worries Too"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 6
'I'll Call You, or Maybe I Won't'
"T-Mobile to Launch Mixed-Signal Phone"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 6
We Blame San Andreas
"Underground Movement Catches On in Napa"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 7
Thanks for the Tip!--CIX
"Health Tip: Alcohol and Many Medications Don't Mix"--headline, HealthDay.com, Oct. 9
Bottom Stories of the Day:
"Climate Change Risk to Leek Shows"--headline, BBC Web site, Oct. 5
"Olbermann News Commentaries Target Bush"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 8
"Kerry Vows Tougher Stance on Group That Questioned War Service"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 8
"Lesbian Couple Weds in Massachusetts"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 8 ¶ 8:45 PM
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Headline goodies from James Taranto...
News You Can Use
"Court Says Nude Dancing, Booze Don't Mix"--headline, Chicago Tribune, Oct. 6
"Crocs Can Pose a Danger on Escalators"--headline, ABCNews.com, Oct. 5
"Be Advised, Hemorrhoid Cream Not for the Face"--headline, MSNBC.com, Oct. 5
Bottom Stories of the Day
"Lawyer: Client Didn't Deliberately Starve Cows"--headline, Naples (Fla.) News, Oct. 6
"Longoria Hurts Ribs on 'Housewives' Set"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 5
"Actress Sienna Miller Slights Pittsburgh"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 6 ¶ 7:24 PM
"Court Says Nude Dancing, Booze Don't Mix"--headline, Chicago Tribune, Oct. 6
"Crocs Can Pose a Danger on Escalators"--headline, ABCNews.com, Oct. 5
"Be Advised, Hemorrhoid Cream Not for the Face"--headline, MSNBC.com, Oct. 5
Bottom Stories of the Day
"Lawyer: Client Didn't Deliberately Starve Cows"--headline, Naples (Fla.) News, Oct. 6
"Longoria Hurts Ribs on 'Housewives' Set"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 5
"Actress Sienna Miller Slights Pittsburgh"--headline, Associated Press, Oct. 6 ¶ 7:24 PM
Monday, October 02, 2006
Why didn't the roommate feed them?
Woman Arrested For Hamster Neglect
October 2, 2006 - AP
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Police arrested a woman for neglecting hamsters at her home after her roommate called authorities, police said Sunday.
Sgt. Rick Larson said police arrested the 23-year-old on 39 counts each of two charges: failing to provide food and drink and failing to provide proper shelter to animals.
The Rock County Humane Society removed 33 live and six dead hamsters.
The woman was already is facing charges of failing to provide shelter and food to a Great Dane removed from her home in August. ¶ 3:03 PM
October 2, 2006 - AP
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Police arrested a woman for neglecting hamsters at her home after her roommate called authorities, police said Sunday.
Sgt. Rick Larson said police arrested the 23-year-old on 39 counts each of two charges: failing to provide food and drink and failing to provide proper shelter to animals.
The Rock County Humane Society removed 33 live and six dead hamsters.
The woman was already is facing charges of failing to provide shelter and food to a Great Dane removed from her home in August. ¶ 3:03 PM
Sunday, October 01, 2006
A dose of James Taranto...
We Guess It Wasn't 'Don't Move!'
"Dead Man Ignored Police Order"--headline, Arizona Republic, Sept. 23
Look Out Below!
"They Asked for a Bathroom, but Got a Loft"--headline, New York Times, Sept. 28
Celebs Should Stay Away From Trans-Fats
"Cosmic Doughnuts Linked to Massive Stars"--headline, CNN.com, Sept. 28
Blind Rage
"Man Allegedly Seeks Revenge Over Glasses"--headline, Associated Press, Sept. 28
Good News for the Saints
"Experts: Collier Rural Land Plan Puts Panthers at Risk"--headline, Naples (Fla.) News, Sept. 29
Bottom Stories of the Day:
"Green Party Hopefuls Plan Mtn. View Campaign Forum"--headline, San Jose Mercury News, Sept. 28
"Woman Finally Cures Her 40-Year Fear of Vegetables"--headline, Daily Telegraph (London), Sept. 29
"Pine Lane Home Is Completely Renovated"--headline, Daily News Transcript (Norwood, Mass.), Sept. 29**
"Cat Stuck in Pipe Amuses Schoolchildren"--headline, El Paso Times, Sept. 29
"Friday Temple Mount Prayers Uneventful"--headline, Jerusalem Post, Sept. 29
"Racial Backlash Absent in Convicted Killer's Hometown"--headline, Associated Press, Sept. 28
"False Alarm at Governor's Mansion"--headline, Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Sept. 29
"Herald Owner Hurts Hand in Fishing Mishap"--headline, Boston Herald, Sept. 29 ¶ 1:50 PM
"Dead Man Ignored Police Order"--headline, Arizona Republic, Sept. 23
Look Out Below!
"They Asked for a Bathroom, but Got a Loft"--headline, New York Times, Sept. 28
Celebs Should Stay Away From Trans-Fats
"Cosmic Doughnuts Linked to Massive Stars"--headline, CNN.com, Sept. 28
Blind Rage
"Man Allegedly Seeks Revenge Over Glasses"--headline, Associated Press, Sept. 28
Good News for the Saints
"Experts: Collier Rural Land Plan Puts Panthers at Risk"--headline, Naples (Fla.) News, Sept. 29
Bottom Stories of the Day:
"Green Party Hopefuls Plan Mtn. View Campaign Forum"--headline, San Jose Mercury News, Sept. 28
"Woman Finally Cures Her 40-Year Fear of Vegetables"--headline, Daily Telegraph (London), Sept. 29
"Pine Lane Home Is Completely Renovated"--headline, Daily News Transcript (Norwood, Mass.), Sept. 29**
"Cat Stuck in Pipe Amuses Schoolchildren"--headline, El Paso Times, Sept. 29
"Friday Temple Mount Prayers Uneventful"--headline, Jerusalem Post, Sept. 29
"Racial Backlash Absent in Convicted Killer's Hometown"--headline, Associated Press, Sept. 28
"False Alarm at Governor's Mansion"--headline, Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Sept. 29
"Herald Owner Hurts Hand in Fishing Mishap"--headline, Boston Herald, Sept. 29 ¶ 1:50 PM
