Wednesday, August 29, 2007

HOLD THE PRESSES...!!!!!!

This is to inform ALL OF OUR LOYAL FANS....That the Maggotx Abiogenesis Blog ....will be ON HOLD until after Labor Day Weekend.......Common' anyone who's got a Life isn't going to read a Blog until after Labor day.........At which time you'd better re-vist the Blog or risk getting a Nasty-Gram....see you all in about a week.....Maggotx and Mick...

.ps. Don't forget to check out Mick's Video below.....

Monday, August 27, 2007

Democracy Matters

Democracy Matters is a non-partisan organization working toward reducing political apathy and getting private and corrupt money out of politics. Check out this video, and look for yours truly walking in slow motion. (I'm so cool)

Scariest Thing Ever

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Countdown Clock to September 19th....Talk Like A Pirate Day... Arghhhh.
















International Talk Like a Pirate Day
(ITLAPD) is a parodic holiday invented in 1995 by John Baur ("Ol' Chum Bucket") and Mark Summers ("Cap'n Slappy"), of the United States, who proclaimed September 19 each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate.[1] For example, an observer of this holiday would greet friends not with "Hello", but with "Ahoy, me hearty!" The date was selected because it was the birthday of Summers's ex-wife and consequently would be easy for him to remember.

The basics

Pirate lingo is rich and complicated, sort of like a good stew. There are several other sites that offer glossaries that are pretty good, and you can find some of them on our links page.

Cool Ameriquest Commercials........Click Title for more Videos....





Hey.....I'm Feeling Less Hungry Already.........

FDA Approves Seconds
WASHINGTON, DC—In a surprising reversal of its longtime single-helping policy, the Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of seconds Tuesday, claiming that an additional plateful of food with every meal can greatly reduce the risk of hunger as well as provide an excellent source of deliciousness.

Once restricted to the head of the household, on Thanksgiving, or to those who had been extra good, seconds will now be made available to the general public in over-the-kitchen-counter form. The FDA also recommended moderation in consuming seconds. Researchers in the seconds field have noted occasional side effects, such as hardly being able to get up from the table, pants-loosening, drowsiness, and the feeling that one "might explode" if one eats just one more bite. Other nutritionists suggest that the need for seconds could be eliminated by an initial very large, or "heaping," helping.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

4:50 pm Erin hits Texas coast, sparks flash flood warnings




Holy Moly....Erin is on the Warpath............The EYE of the Storm......

Booya! Penn is back to #5


After a sad year being number seven in the US News & World Report rankings, Penn inched past MIT and took number five along with CalTech.

1. Princeton University (NJ) (2007: Ranked 1st)
2. Harvard University (MA) (2007: Ranked 2nd)
3. Yale University (CT) (2007: Ranked 3rd)
5. University of Pennsylvania (2007: Ranked 7th)
California Institute of Technology
7. Massachusetts Inst. Of Technology
8. Duke University (NC)
9. Columbia University (NY) (2007: Ranked 9th)
University of Chicago
11. Dartmouth College (NH) (2007: Ranked 9th)
12. Cornell University (NY) (2007: Ranked 12th)
14. Brown University (RI) (2007: Ranked 15th)

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Maggotx & Patti Visit Midget Wrestling Tiki Bar...!!!!!

Wow.....After a day working around the house doing Yard Work and Playing Disc Golf with Cubby, Don and Big John......We were looking for a new place to have a little fun.., Maggotx & Patti decided to visit a "Midget Wrestling" Bar......TOO BAD,... we missed it by less than a week...!!!!. In spite of missing out on the wrestling the Fried Calamari was excellent and the Martini and Long Island Ice Tea were very good. Here are some pics from our adventure: BTW ...check out Patti Next to the Midget Wrestling Ring....it ROCKS....!!!!

The Midget Wrestling Bar Advertizement...................

Picture of a Prospective Midget Ready to Wrestle.........

Monday, August 13, 2007

Jersey Jam 2007

On Saturday August 11, I had the pleasure to attend the 2007 Jersey Jam. The State's largest Disc Golf event which has been played for the last 35 Years (25 Years with pole holes). The weather was gorgeous, and I was pleasantly surprised that Cubby was able to get out of work to participate in a Tournament. I competed in the Advanced GrandMaster (over 50) Division.

I was very unsatisfied with my first round of 72 but followed it up with a second round 64. This was good enough for a First Place Tie. Ray and I had a Sudden Death Playoff which I was able to edge out a 1 stroke victory. Below is a pic of my Disc winnings from the Jam.

I later found out that our friend Big John had been mistakenly omitted from the GrandMaster Division and that he had shot the same score as Ray and I which would have placed him in a three way tie with us. It was very unfortunate that Big John was not able to compete in our playoff.

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Taco Bell Signs Former College Basketball Star To Record Two-Month, $5.15-An-Hour Contract

NEWARK, NJ—A downtown Taco Bell announced Monday the signing of Antwaine Hooks, the Most Valuable Player of University of Connecticut's 1995-96 basketball team. The record-setting eight-week contract, worth an estimated $1,560, is the lowest ever signed by an All-American.

Hooks, 19, a Newark native who as a sophomore last year averaged 19.3 points and 8.4 rebounds, was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 1997 NBA Draft, but failed to make the team. He was subsequently cut from the New Jersey Nets practice squad.

The 6' 10" Hooks is expected to start immediately for his new team. "His first day is tomorrow, and I plan to have him in there from the get-go," said Reggie Witherspoon, the store's assistant day-shift manager. "Lashonda [Ewell] called in sick, so he'll be alternating between the grill and dining-area wipedown in the morning, and I'm going to start training him on register in the afternoon. From what I've seen of Hooks, he looks like he could be a serious impact cashier."

The record-breaking minimum-wage deal bests the previous low, a $5.50-an-hour, three-month contract offered by a Covington, KY, Dairy Queen to Jerrod Dawes, the University of Louisville's point guard from 1993 to 1996.

We've ALL PLayed the Game in our Computers......

Now This Summer....WATCH the Movie.....MINESWEEPER..!!!!!!!

Adidas Advertisement for the 2006 World Cup.....

Camera Pervert Gets Busted......

Gee.....What's Wrong........It was before Sunrise.....

Colo. priest charged for jogging naked
The Associated Press

FREDERICK, Colo.—A Catholic priest faces an indecent exposure charge after police said he went jogging in the nude about an hour before sunrise.

The Rev. Robert Whipkey told officers he had been running naked at a high school track and didn't think anyone would be around at that time of day, a police report said.

He told officers he sweats profusely if he wears clothing while jogging. "I know what I did was wrong," he said in the report.

Whipkey did not return phone messages. His attorney, Doug Tisdale, told the Longmont Times-Call that Whipkey had no comment.

Whipkey, 53, was arrested June 22 in this small town about 20 miles north of Denver. An officer said he saw a naked man walking down the street at 4:35 a.m. The U.S. Naval Observatory Web site said sunrise that day in Frederick was 5:31 a.m.

The officer said when he shined his flashlight at the man, he covered himself with a piece of clothing he was carrying.

The Archdiocese of Denver said it takes the incident seriously but is awaiting the outcome of the case. Whipkey, who also officiates at parishes in the nearby towns of Mead and Erie, remains an active priest.

If convicted of indecent exposure, a misdemeanor, he would have to register as a sex offender, prosecutors said.


Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Unique survey to rank political candidates and issues.....An Alternative Way to be Heard...I'm a Unity 08 Member Myself...maggotx



Unity08 has been distributing this survey to their members, but they recently opened up a version for non-members to check it out. It's actually a pretty unique process that let's you rank issues and candidates against each other. I'm a Unity08 member, take that as you will. This is a survey that you should take if you are a true American. If Interested Click on Read More Link Below......

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For those of you who find the I-Phone too Big, Bulky and Expensive...There is an Alternative.....

The I-Phone Shuffle

DNA Evidence Frees Man From Zoo

PHOENIX—Years of controversy were finally settled Monday after DNA tests conclusively proved that Duane Panovich, an attraction at the Phoenix Zoo for the past 11 years, was indeed a human being, and not a reticulated giraffe from southwestern Kenya.


"This is truly a day of jubilation and vindication," said Panovich's attorney, Frank Hablis, who successfully argued in a federal court in June that the zoo should permit a DNA test to determine whether Panovich was genetically closer to a Homo sapiens or a Giraffa camelopardalis.Shortly after the findings were revealed, Phoenix Zoo staff tranquilized, crated, and transported Panovich by helicopter to his Mesa, AZ home, where he was released into his front yard and reintroduced to his mate and two young. "It's good to finally be home, but more than anything I'm looking forward to wearing clothes again," a still-groggy Panovich told reporters as an oxpecker bird sat on his shoulder and fed on ticks.

Panovich, a 42-year-old electrical engineer who stands approximately 5-feet-11-inches tall, was known during his years at the zoo as Wekesa, the Swahili word for "shimmering lily." As Wekesa, Panovich was among the Phoenix Zoo's most beloved attractions. His image was reproduced on hot-selling T-shirts and coffee mugs, and he even inspired a Wekesa beanbag stuffed animal.

Through the years, Claire Panovich repeatedly petitioned the zoo to release her husband, arguing that his markings, lack of horns, and bipedal gait were not consistent with that of a giraffe. She was forcibly removed by zoo security on several occasions, most notably in 2002 for throwing a box of his favorite Hostess snack cakes into his pen.

In a statement following Panovich's release, the zoo said it will appeal the court's decision regarding its former giraffe. In spite of this, Panovich's story has spurred new interest in the case of Ernesto, a scarlet ibis that claims to be a contractor hired to remodel the aviary at the Houston Zoo.

Barry Bonds Breaks Home Run Record.....Rages Against Charges of Steriod Abuse....

Barry Bonds angrily denied allegations of steroid use today, smashing several airplanes and buses to underscore his claim of innocence.

A spokesman said a new book detailing Bonds' reputed steroid-shooting and gobbling will not affect his quest to amass the largest head in baseball history.

When asked by the media whether he was "ripped" on steroids at that moment, the giant Giants slugger responded by grabbing 5-9, 185-lb. shortstop Omar Vizquel, swinging him like a bat and knocking over several cameramen.

Bonds, who yesterday broke the Home Run Record previously held by Hank Aaron, said now that he has completed his life's goal may now retire and then die of liver failure and exploding testicles around September.

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Barry Bonds is even more of a cheater than we thought

According to Michael Witte, a mechanics consultant to a major league baseball team, the "armor" that Barry Bonds wears is actually a mechanical device that helps his swing. His device is grandfathered into the current MLB rules while players joining today can't wear a similar device. Here is a summary of his reasons why it helps his swings.

1) He can lean over the plate with less fear of being injured.
2)It keeps his elbow steady so each he can release his arm on the same plane for every swing.
3)A flap on the elbow locks his arm when it becomes fully elongated.
4)He hits the ball with more weight. The combined weight of the bat and his apparatus is probably equal to the weight wielded by Babe Ruth.

What a cheater...

Monday, August 06, 2007

This is some Eerie....Crazy Stuff........




This Insane artwork is the creation of Ron Mueck, an Australian-born and London-based artist Ron Mueck is a is a former television and film model maker with no formal art training.

For a slideshow of his Artwork click on the Link Below Definitely worth checking out...):

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2005/12/29/GA2005122900888_index_frames.htm?startat=1

Thanks to Captain Tom F. for introducing us to this Artist.

How Ironic........ViK's Gone to The Dogs......America's Best Role Model....(Next To Brittney)


Sunday, August 05, 2007

Cubby's Original Disc Golf Podcast.......Always ahead of his TIME

His First Podcast....

http://ourmedia.org/node/283036

His Latest Post......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4vjpNaoRo

My Favorite.....must be the Beach....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYb7EYYOMhU


But don't Forget....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v16IS3T0zPE

There Really is a Pot at the End Of The Rainbow.....

Photo submitted by Jose M...

FLASH....Killer Bug Attacks New Egypt.....Apparent Victim in Background

Yesterday at the Maggotx compound we had a Close Encounter with a Killer Bug. This was a Mud Dauber, a type of Wasp which paralyzes Spiders and feeds them to their young. They also build Alien looking Nests (see below).

The stinger on this baby was about 1/2 " long (click photo for a closer look).

Saturday, August 04, 2007

Wow...you have to have Sympathy for Him......many of Us have gone through the same Horrible Experience.......

Tragic Event Forces Man To Spend Rest Of Life Confined To Office Chair

WILMETTE, IL—The life of recent college graduate Jeremy Fahey was forever changed earlier this month when the once outgoing and carefree student succumbed to a job offer at a local insurance claims firm, an unforeseen and tragic event that will most likely keep him confined to an office chair for the rest of his life.

Fahey, who claims to have lost "all sense of purpose" due to this harrowing turn of events, is already finding it difficult to remember a time when he "didn't feel completely numb."

"People keep telling me that it's going to get easier, that I won't always be stuck in this position, but right now, every minute of every day is a struggle," Fahey said.

In recent weeks, Fahey has also found himself requiring the aid of various stimulants and drugs, such as caffeine, sugar, and even alcohol, just to get through the day. Worse yet, those close to the once lively 22-year-old report that he has become almost entirely dependent on computers to communicate with those around him.

"I realize that what happened to Jeremy is nobody's fault, but still I sometimes wish I could have my old buddy back," said longtime friend Derrick Hodge, who recently visited Jeremy in his cubicle. "At first I tried pretending like nothing had changed, but every time I looked at him all I could see was that…that chair."

News of Fahey's debilitating employment has left his loved ones shocked and feeling helpless.

"He didn't deserve this," she added. "Nobody deserves this."

Friday, August 03, 2007

For those of you (Heather) who like this song but don't know who does it...Well Here it is....



http://www.royksopp.com/

Ok....Let's see if you're Hip....Have you Checked out the Suicide Girls Web Site...????...If NOT Click HERE .....

The Genius of Suicide Girls

When we talk about Web 2.0, it is not very often we get to see a site that started before this phase of the web and has gone on to take the best parts of it and continue to thrive. Suicide Girls (NSFW) is a great example of a site that started with basic community functionality and has latched on to the positives of this era of the web and has shown no sign of slowing down.

Started in September 2001, SG is based around the images of alternative women posing semi-nude, which in itself should make it popular. Instead of simply leaving it as a gallery site that people would view and walk away from they began to add community functionality to the site to make it more sticky. You have message boards and groups which help people feel as though they are part of something. That along with looking at pictures of naked women would make almost any person happy to be part of the community, but they didn’t stop there.

With typical features like news and interviews, SG also gave each girl a blog so they could keep their fans updated. Now we have podcasts, radio shows, albums, videos and a traveling show. Yes part of their revenue scheme revolves around ads, but those are few and far between. The basics start with a simple $4/month membership which many people are happy to fork over.

The term "suicide girl" is credited to a usage by Fight Club author, and Portland resident, Chuck Palahniuk, in his novel Survivor. Mooney confirms this novel as the source for the name in the Suicide Girls FAQ where she adds,

"Suicide girls is a term my friends and I had been using to describe the girls we saw in Portland's Pioneer Square with skateboards in one hand, wearing a Minor Threat hoodie, listening to Ice Cube on their iPods while reading a book of Nick Cave's poetry. They are girls who didn't fit into any conventional sub-culture and didnt [sic] define themselves based on musical taste like punk, metal, goth, etc. I think the only classifications right now people identify with are mainstream and outside of mainstream. That is why the site is called SuicideGirls."

Although started as a two person operation out of a loft in downtown Portland, OR in 2001, in five short years SuicideGirls has grown its audience to over 5 million unique visitors a month. With hundreds of thousands of subscribers, over a thousand models, a succesful book and DVD in stores and a new clothing line, there's no telling what diabolical plan SG will next come up with to seperate you from your hard earned money.

The "Caveman Crib"- a MUST see and Explore- very interactive...Click This Title.


Thanks to Miggy G for ferreting this out for the Blog.....

http://www.cavemanscrib.com/

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Another Fun Wednesday in the Summer

After meeting Cubby at Manalapan to play 18 holes of DG we went to The Maggotx residence and took a dip the in pool before indulging on some Bubba Burgers.

Afterwards Cubby went to Bunker Hill DG course and took 1st place in the 2007 Summer Series Tournament. No doubt because he was refreshed from the Pool.....A nice day was had by all......(Remember.....You'll Never Bite a Burger Better than a Bubba Burger...)

click below for a summary of Cubbys Exploits at Bunker Hill....

http://cubbysdiscgolfworld.blogspot.com/2007/08/wednesday-evening-disc-golf-at-bunker.html

Let Them Sing It For You

Check this really cool idea out!

http://www.sr.se/P1/src/sing/

Through pop lyrics you learn to identify your own personal feelings of love, loneliness and joy with those of famous stars. Behind these public feelings there are often the desires of commercial powers such as record and film companies. Through Let them sing it for you, you get the possibility of doing it the other way around. Instead of letting your vocabulary of feelings be dictated by famous voices, let the famous voices express your innermost thoughts.

Windows Runs the World!


Level One Human

I always wondered.