Angelina Jolie: We need to stay in Iraq for national security

Very interesting op-ed piece written by Angelina Jolie in the Washington Post. If you doubt why it’s important to be in Iraq, this might help you understand. I’m quite surprised to see this coming from someone in Hollywood. But I really enjoyed reading it.

Temporarily sick…

For all my daily readers out there (hi Mom & Dad!), if you don’t see me commenting as often in the next few days, don’t worry. I’m just sick. My mouth hurts and eating is a bit difficult, plus the world around me has been constantly spinning for the last few days. It’s kind of like that feeling you get when you take a Valium – right when it kicks in. Believe me – although the feeling might be fun at first, having it constantly is not so much fun.

But other than that, I’m fine.

Learning the ropes on Digg

Recently, one of my comments received 273 diggs! It must have been particularly witty, creative, or earth-shattering, right? Well, this was it:

 ”This is so crazy. Why on earth would nanotechnology be morally wrong?”

For some reason, this out of all my comments, received the most attention.  :) Digg is definitely a fun – and unpredictable – website.

David Hasselhoff’s attempt to destroy Knight Rider

 

In honor of the recent Knight Rider movie:

Back in the 80s, David Hasselhoff was exceptionally cool. He was THE Michael Knight: action hero, KITT driver, and all-around hot guy. Then one day, he destroyed it all.

Is THIS how he thanks the awesome Knight Industries Two Thousand (KITT) for his fame? And what’s with the graphics of a US Flag and stars and stripes behind him while he’s dancing like a drunken Tickle Me Elmo? Throughout the video, I kept wishing that KITT would run over David.

But David didn’t stop there. He got on some heavy drugs and made another video:

David, David… Why didn’t you just let KITT rest in peace?

Happy Valentine’s: Police posing as flower deliverymen make really fun arrests

This made my Valentine’s:

NORTHGLENN, Colo.—Undercover police officers posing as flower deliverymen on Valentine’ Day arrested 23 people with outstanding warrants. The Northglenn officers used a van with a sign saying “Flower Delivery” and knocked on doors bearing a long-stem rose box to net their quarry. “Hello there. Happy Valentine’s Day,” Officer Matt Hindman told one man wanted in this northern Den…

Seriously, is that not the best idea ever? You can read the full article here: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_8271802?source=bb

Ya, that put a grin on my face when I read it. As did the very sparkly piece of jewelry I got for Valentine’s too.

eBay Watchdog: Find of the day

If you have a lot of extra cash that you just want to get rid of, try this listing on eBay: Victoria’s Secret Ballet Shoes. It’s up for two more days.

These are Victoria’s Secret Pink ballet shoes in dark blue and shiny pink, size 7. And no, it’s not my listing. The shoes are really comfy and this particular color style disappeared the moment it hit stores (both online and off).

But like I said, you need LOTS of money to throw around because these babies cost $64.99 plus $12 shipping!

Personally, I wouldn’t buy them. They sold in the stores for about $27 full price and even then, they weren’t worth that much. Sure, they look cute on. But they’re really flimsy material that would be worth maybe $10 tops.

Enjoy!

Knight Rider – New and Improved: Sweetest Movie of 2008

 

I just finished watching the new Knight Rider movie on NBC. I give this a 10 out of 10!

 

When I was little, I watched the original Knight Rider with David Hasshelhoff. Talk about a cool show! I loved KITT and really wanted one of my own. I put together a model KITT from scratch and owned a remote-control KITT that drove around and even had a red flashing light in front!

Yes, I was obsessed.

So with that obsession in mind, I wasn’t sure if this would be good. I really hoped it wouldn’t be another one of those silly remakes with no substance (i.e. “Tin Man” on SciFi; “Flash Gordon” on SciFi; even “Bionic Woman” wasn’t so great…) Well, Knight Rider did not disappoint me!

The 2008 KITT is a special edition black Shelby Mustang, and boy is it a sweet ride. (Incidentally, one of my nieces is named after the Shelby Mustang! Her dad is a race car driver and a pilot. Talk about cool!) But back to the movie…

When the opening credits rolled with the familiar “Knight Rider” music that soon morphed into a 2008 modern track, I knew this was going to be a treat. The show paid homage to the original series on numerous occasions (which I won’t mention here so I don’t spoil you!) In fact, the movie was not a silly remake but, rather, a very believable sequel that followed the original series’ plots and characters very closely.

Throughout the two hours, I was treated to exciting views of KITT from all angles and all speeds. I really never got enough of that car! It could change color, had bullet-proof windows, used nanotechnology to fix itself, interacted with satellite technology and more, and still had the voice that talks back with that “unintentional” humor we all know and love.

The plot was really good. It’s basically a murder mystery combined with international espionage and lots of high-tech “wizardry.” The characters were also quite believable and not at all one-dimensional. For example, when the female lead asks Michael why he never called her back after a great summer together, his answer is quite typical of the average male: “I don’t know. Sorry.” Most shows would have the guy fall on his knees with some sob story and beg forgiveness. The Michael in this show acts like a regular human being (even if we don’t always like that!)

The show kept me entertained throughout, and there were several moments when I actually started clapping for the characters. (Of course, I always cheered for KITT.)

I won’t spoil the ending, but there is a scene at the very end that you definitely don’t want to miss. Fans of the old series will be in for quite a cool surprise that will leave you grinning from ear to ear (not to mention another scene a bit before the ending that also includes a fun nod to the old series.)

All in all, Knight Rider was a really fun ride for scifi fans and car fans alike.

Here’s hoping they’ll turn this into a regular series!

I’m Color Challenged

According to the blog post on my friend Cindy’s site, I am color challenged:

http://cindygordon.blogspot.com/2008/02/test-your-color-iq.html

The lower you score, the better. Cindy got a 4.

I got a 12.

This must be why I like sparkly jewelry and rhinestones! They help my color-challenged vision see better.

Colbert whips guest into biblical shape: “I *TEACH* Sunday School!”

 

Don’t talk Bible with Colbert unless you’re ready for a strong shot of “truthiness.”  

Colbert, a self-professed Christian, whips up on his guest, Philip Zimbardo, after Zimbardo makes the mistake of saying that Satan was right and God was wrong. Just watch Colbert’s expression in the video below when Zimbardo says that. First, shocked, Colbert quickly jumps into a theological debate and wins, hands down.  

Here’s the transcript:

***** 

Colbert: Evil exists because of the disobedience of Satan. God gave Satan, the angels, and man free will. Satan used his free will and abused it by not obeying authority. Hell was created by Satan’s disobedience to God and his purposeful removal from God’s love. Which is what hell is, removing yourself from God’s love. You send yourself ot hell, God does NOT send you to hell.

Zimbardo: Obviously you learned well in Sunday School.

Colbert: I *TEACH* Sunday School, mother*bleep*!

 *****

I love how Colbert left Zimbardo speechless! It was really fun to watch. You should have seen my mom cheering for Colbert. And by the way, if you’re interested in the book that stirred up the controversy, you can find out more about it here: http://www.lucifereffect.com/ It certainly sounds like a fascinating read.  

 And remember… Next time you’re looking for a little theology lesson, just tune into the Colbert Report.      

Jericho is BACK

 

It’s baaaaack!

Yes, Jericho’s new season premiered tonight on CBS. Of course, I had to watch it live! I must admit, although I enjoyed it, the show lacked some of the mystery, intrigue, and dramatic tension of the first season. Really, I thought a lot of the characters were acting, well, kind of stupid! Weren’t they a lot smarter last season?

I do have one thing to say for those who have seen it…

GO TEXAS!!!!!!

Yes, Texas rules. Everyone knows that, including TV producers. We’re a pretty strong bunch. Don’t mess with us! We protect our own.

And for those of you wondering what a “whistle stop” is… My dad explained it to me tonight. It refers to the time when presidents visited cities by train. The train would whistle to let residents know that the President was here! Pretty cool isn’t it?