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Socially Responsible Films

2008-08-04T16:44:00.002-07:00

This is an excellent resource for Socially Responsible Films

How to Bypass Internet Censorship

2008-07-24T17:23:00.000-07:00

I've noticed that the pkblogs website has been suspended so here are three more clever ways to to access web pages from censoring nations...
Click here

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Fest

2008-07-20T17:36:00.000-07:00

Talk about good times... check out the line-up for this 2 day free concert. An estimated 90,000 people were anticipated and there was room for them all. I also enjoyed the availability of Granite City's IPA, offered for the same price of $4.00 per cup as the more commercial swill.
...Robben Ford was amazing.

Saturday in the Park

2008-07-06T19:22:00.002-07:00

Went to Saturday in the Park yesterday. Big Happenins here in Sioux City. It's an annual free concert. This year was headlined by Umphery's McGee, The BoDeans, and Phil Lesh and Friends. Great weather, good folks, high times in Iowa.

Lake Okoboji Cycling Classic

2008-06-30T03:32:00.005-07:00

Did the University of Okoboji Cycling Classic last Saturday. There are three options, 25, 50, or 100 mile rides. I, as a relatively sedentary individual as of late, of course, chose the 25. Good choice. Other folks that have been doing this ride for years tell me that it was the windiest they had ever seen. We finished the ride and went to The Ritz, a cool lakeside bar, and (luckily) found a table outside. Within 45 minutes the wind began sending food and drink asunder with sideways rain to acompany it. God bless the folks on the longer rides, I don't know how (or if) they finished. We spent the rest of the weekend doing all the recommended activities. Went to the bars that evening and saw a couple of bands from Minneapolis. All the bars are packed shoulder to shoulder, don't think it matters who the band is, here, you find an audience. Sunday we went to the Barefoot Bar. Click on the link for a live cam. Yep, that's right palm trees in Iowa. Last but not least we went to Arnold's Park, one of the oldest running amusement parks in the country, and I, being blessed with the opportunity, rode the wooden roller coaster. Big, bumpy, fun. Hooray for fun!! Anyway, all good things must end, so, back to the parking lot and back to Sioux City. See 'ya next week.

Backstab

2008-05-26T19:39:00.026-07:00

I'm walking under a surreal blue sky. More intensely blue than anyone else under it could possibly imagine. Why? Because I'm in love and I'm on my way to meet my baby. I'm walking over the last hill of my journey before I'll be able to see her. How do I know? 'Cause I can feel it. I know it. She's there, just a matter of this land gettin' outta my way. As I crest the final hill that is obstructing me from her, I see dozens of people before me but there she shines! The one person I've been able to find in a crowd since I met her. The best girl in Iowa! She sees me too and we draw toward each other as we have always done, smiling, eager to be together. As she becomes close enough for me to read intimately, I see something wrong. Everything is in place, the smile, the confident gait, yet I'm sure something is wrong, forced, not sincere. We approach, smiles present and I reach out my arm, eager for that rush of feeling that will shelter each other from the harshness of this world. As my arm closes around her, a searing, piercing pain consumes me. It radiates from my side and the shock of it threatens my breath. Gasping, I look towards the source and am stunned to see a dagger still firmly held by her, embedded in my side, between my ribs. I look into her eyes and I see nothing. Her face is flat as the dead yet she still holds the knife firmly. I fall to my knees, disbelief and agony swirling together threatening to consume me. I look up into her still eyes, searching for anything familiar, a clue as to what is happening to me... Nothing. WHY? I haven't caught my breath since the crime yet all I can ask is WHY. I stare up into her eyes, looking for any sign of compassion and use all the energy I have in me and yell WHY!!! She stares at me with clinical precision, emotionally blank yet attentive and says nothing. The betrayal bursts with a brilliant explosion of white light before my eyes and anger wells from my chest and blasts from my mouth. I shout WHY? A brief flicker of hatred flashes in her eyes but it's gone before I'm sure I saw it. Then the knife twists sharply. I feel the blade scrape against bone and I crumple the rest of the way to the ground face down in the dirt. I weep, sob, wail, and choke on the dirt, WHY, WHY, Why, why, whyyyyeee. I turn my pathetic, mud smeared, face up from the ground and see that she is squatting over me, still holding the knife, and... smiling an amused smirk with a hint of gratification. At last it hits me. She's been telling me why all along. It's who she is. It's what she does. I've been feeding her, giving her power. I look at her face again and the smile is gone. She looks almost vacant again except for a distant, inward, recognition of something. She releases her grip on the knife and calmly stands up. As I reach for the knife she is already turning, walking away. I pull the knife from my side and stare at it. It's only one inch long and one inch wide. I see that I will be alright. "Sweet Jesus I'm glad that's over" I exclaim. From her dwindling silhouette I hear her say "Yeah, but it was good while it lasted".
(Not remotely related to Nino)

Geography Test

2008-04-10T10:28:00.000-07:00

Think you know your Middle Eastern countries? Take the test by clicking here. Just drag the country name over the coresponding location on the map.

The 2007 Darwin Awards are here

2007-12-06T20:25:00.001-07:00

Click here to see the 2007 Darwin Awards

The Music Genome Project

2007-06-10T18:52:00.002-07:00

Don't just set there lookin' at it, fer cryin' out loud! Click it.

Some Deep Thoughts (By Jack Handy)

2007-05-30T16:16:00.000-07:00

I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it.
Some More of Jack Handy's Greatest Hits

Secular Freethought Society at ASU

2007-04-20T15:40:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this organization:
I - To provide a forum for rational discussion of non-religious based philosophies, the role of religion in the public sphere, and related issues of secularism, including separation of church and state. This will be done by sponsoring lectures, films, discussions, and social events.
II - To create a community in which non-religious people, such as freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, humanists, and those with naturalistic world views feel welcome and comfortable.
III - To defend freedom of expression and civil liberties for all, religious and non-religious persons alike.
IV - To promote ethical actions that stem from the notion that people must take responsibility for their own lives and the communities and world in which we live.

...Dig it

2007-03-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

Click it!

Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinus alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes!

2007-02-17T13:44:00.000-07:00

(If you can read this sign, you can get a good job in the fast-paced, high-paying world of Latin! )

2007-01-10T11:04:00.000-07:00

And so it begins, indeed

2006-05-14T21:26:00.000-07:00

Normally I am content linking my friends & associates blogs in the sidebar but since the birth of this blog will be insrumental in the destruction of all things pure & good, I feel I have no choice but to bookmark this historical event to remind us all "where it all began." Click anywhere for insight.

NINO!!!

2006-05-03T06:01:00.000-07:00

Ok, I admit I've been worse than neglegent with this blog BUT... I have an acceptable excuse. I've been busy being involved in the grandest love imaginable. I admit that I have kept from sharing this ENORMOUS piece of my personal life on this blog but that is because it has been exactly that. Enormously personal. Until now. I can no longer contain this secret. I was certain that I had learned all there is to know about "love" and relationships and was confident with the belief that I would remain alone the rest of my life. I had created a set of standards too high to attain. Then I met Nino. In the past I have spent up to 5 years being uncertain of the relationships I 've been in. After only 3 dates with Nino I knew something VERY different was happening and after only 1 month I was sure she was "the one". A few months later I found that any resevations I have ever had with anyone were gone. I would sincerly and literaly not only cross the world for her but happily give my life for her as well. The only logical thing left to do for a man in my condition was to propose marraige. Cick anywhere to see pictures of the results.

Snow in Arizona, at last!!!

2006-03-18T22:04:00.000-07:00

We went to Prescott last Sunday to see the snow. Click anywhere to see pics.

New Set of Links in Sidebar!

2006-01-29T21:10:00.000-07:00

I just started a much over due link catagory for techie's and can't think of a better first link than Karen's Power Tools. See if you agree

Are You Tired of Understanding the Web Pages You Visit?

2006-01-29T18:32:00.000-07:00

Then visit Gizoogle. This site will translate any search or web page into Snoop Dog speak, no shinizzle. Click anywhere to visit

Royce and Doug go to California

2006-01-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

I know this is an old post but I've added several pics, so click on anything to view them.

Traffic Zap

2006-01-21T15:52:00.000-07:00

Ok, I'm back. First allow me to apologize to anybody that remains for the crappy Traffic Zap service i had incorporated with this blog. They claim to increase traffic to your page better than any similar service. They just forgot to mention how pissed off the visitors are when they arrive. The code, when placed into your template, "redirects" your guests to other subscribers pages, burying them in pages of pop-ups they had no interest in to begin with. I guess it operates under the philosophy that people are sheep and will happily go where ever they are led. Anyway, the code is gone, I'm sorry and it won't happen again.

Perry Bible Fellowship

2005-12-21T16:34:00.000-07:00

Click on image to enlarge.
Click Here for archives.

58 Page Report on Phishing

2005-11-15T20:18:00.000-07:00

This is a very comprehensive whitepaper report created for the Dept. of Homeland Security that defines cyber-scamming methodologies and security solutions. This is Essential knowledge for all on-line users. Read pdf file Here. I've also placed a phishing update in the right hand side-bar. It's astounding. These crooks are at it all day...

Infomine Search Engine, Quality over Quantity

2005-11-12T06:21:00.001-07:00

For those of you who require accurate, dependable answers to their search inquiries, try this search engine....http://infomine.ucr.edu/
It is designed By some of the best librarians in the country (U.C. Berkley) to find the most credible sources for your search. Only authoratative sites that stand behind their information are included, gov, .edu, ect...

VGG | A Transmission from Space!

2005-11-06T20:51:00.000-07:00

Finally, definitive proof of extraterrestial life! See the Transmission from Space!

Welcome to Plug and Pray

2005-11-04T16:50:00.000-07:00

Plug And Pray , Faith and efficiency. Combined

Panexa (Acidachrome Promanganate)

2005-11-03T16:41:00.000-07:00

Panexa, the drug to take when you need to take a drug.

When an improvement is out of the question, try a lobotomy... for a change.

2005-10-30T18:53:00.000-07:00

Read Here about the social and historic effect of lobotomies since the 1930's.

Trojan Targets Skype Users

2005-10-26T20:41:00.000-07:00

Skype users beware of false upgrade e-mail read about it Here in PCWorld.com

The World's Finest Love Hamster

2005-10-23T20:16:00.000-07:00

Click Here
for true hamster
Love!

((((( SUPER SIZE ME )))))

2005-10-22T20:43:00.000-07:00

Download Free "Burgerman" Game.

Watch Free, Live Internet Television - The ManiaTV! Network

2005-10-20T15:37:00.000-07:00

Very cool site. Interact live at The ManiaTV! Network

Drivers License Search - National Motor Vehicle License Bureau

2005-10-19T15:44:00.000-07:00

Click H ere to
Find any valid drivers license,
any state

Corporate Model

2005-10-18T21:27:00.000-07:00

States Ranked Smartest to Dumbest Based on Public Schools

2005-10-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

Guess who came in last. You'll probably never guess. especially if your from Arizona. Give up? Click Here.

Demotivators

2005-10-14T15:48:00.000-07:00

Click Here for the whole collection of Demotivators

2005-10-10T13:51:00.000-07:00

Check out link to funny signs Here

Extracting Video from the Brain

2005-10-08T10:16:00.000-07:00

Read Here how scientists extracted video from 177 cells of a cats brain.

Hey! Remember Bloom County?

2005-10-08T00:41:00.000-07:00

Check out Classic Bloom County Reruns on Yahoo News. A different one everyday.

Deconstructing Harriet

2005-10-07T14:47:00.000-07:00

Link to the The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on the latest dis-appointment

Van Gogh's Harvest

2005-10-07T13:54:00.000-07:00

Just felt like counter-balancing all this sillyness with something beautiful and appropriate for this time of year.

Neil Young's Prairie Wind

2005-10-07T00:33:00.000-07:00

Listen to NPR interview with Neil Young and then listen to his new album in its entirety Here

Zombie Alert -- Home Protection for Sophisticated Families

2005-10-06T16:46:00.000-07:00

At Last! We can sleep peacefully!

More Zoo Weirdness

2005-10-05T23:42:00.000-07:00

Chinese zookeepers nix smokes for chain-smoking chimp

This Is My Other Blog

2005-10-05T13:44:00.000-07:00

Thog's Grog Blog, for all that Ales ya'.

Breast Cancer Benifit Concert Pics

2005-09-29T08:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry, a little late with these... We organized a concert to help the Chicas for Chi-Chis meet their goal and participate in the Susan Koman 3 Day Walk for the Cure. Here's a few pictures of the event,,, Concert Pics

2005-09-27T22:08:00.000-07:00

Human beings do not have dominion over the plants and animals. To act as so is arrogant, profane, and ultimately a boomerang honed for suicide. The non-human earth has an identity just as strong as ours, and a station in life as valuable. The welfare and wishes of the inhuman must be taken into consideration by any civilization with legitimate chances for survival, although the issue is not merely pragmatic but moral and aesthetic. Humanity is a function of nature. It cannot live seperately except in a self-deceiving masquarade. It cannot live in opposition except in a schizophrenic crime. It cannot blind itself to the wonders of nature without mutating into something too monsterous to love.
-Tom Robbins

Local Movie, Never Been Thawed, Takes Off

2005-09-21T21:28:00.000-07:00

It's good to see Never Been Thawed doing so well, it deserves it. A hilarious, unique, indie film right otta' hometown Phoenix, hopefully coming to your town. Check out the Props used in this movie.

Bob Log on Thog Blog!

2005-09-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

For those of you that didn't know that great music comes from Arizona, meet the great Bob Log the 3rd. Fomally of Doo Rag, he now is a one man band, playing hyper-driven slide guitar and a bass drum while singing into a mic comcealed behind his motorcycle helmet, creating a Mississippi delta punk, blues. Sorta'. What more needs to be said? Oh yeah, Check out his videos.

Club Congress 20th Anniversary Celebration

2005-09-06T19:52:00.000-07:00

Went to the Club Congress 20th Anniversary Celebration
What a bash! 40 bands! 20 reunions! My favorite moment was when Doo Rag pulled a guerilla attack by performing in the womens bathroom of the Rialto theater. The kinda story you save for the grandkids.

One of My Favorite Magazines..

2005-08-23T16:45:00.000-07:00

Part art, part philosophy, some science The S U N, a magazine of ideas is hard to catagorize. I like that.

More Don...

2005-07-14T21:05:00.000-07:00

Ever Heard of Don Hertzfield?

2005-07-10T20:54:00.000-07:00

Click Here for enlightenment

Cosmic Bath

2005-05-16T02:33:00.000-07:00

After your done clawing at your eyes, chek out William Shatners new rock album here.
It's really rather enjoyable, with a dry wit and loaded with great guests like Henry Rollins, Joe Jackson, Amy Mann, and Ben Folds.

I'm A

2005-04-06T22:12:00.000-07:00

And how!

More Sex, Zoos, and Politics

2005-03-16T19:30:00.000-07:00

Read here about the 2 sexual harrasment charges against the Gorrilla Foundation by women who refused to show their nipples to Koko the ape. Koko is better known for her very large vocabulary using sign language. Guess what she's learned to ask for now.

Not that there's anything wrong with that....

2005-03-14T19:58:00.000-07:00

Read here about a German zoo that scrapped its plans to break up gay penguins due to pressure from gay rights groups.

2005-02-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

A good springi in the Arizona desert.This is the Rio Verde area, northeast of Phoenix, looking toward the Four Peaks Mountan range.

2005-02-09T20:26:00.000-07:00

Still Four Peaks, stil spring, several miles closer.

The Beauty of Arizona & its cost

2005-02-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

This was taken while hiking in the Superstition Wilderness east of the Phoenix metro area. Click anywhere to see the effects of a 14 mile hike in this magical place.

2005-01-30T20:38:00.000-07:00

More Superstition stuff, if you look closely you'll see us the middle.

Trees I Have Known and Loved

2005-01-23T12:49:00.000-07:00

More redwoods

2005-01-23T12:45:00.000-07:00

in a stump in Arcata's city park

2005-01-23T12:42:00.000-07:00

1994?

2005-01-23T12:34:00.000-07:00

Yup, I'm a tree hugger