1959: Mattel’s Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler, made its public debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.
Yep. I’m sorry the darn thing every made it out there. I’m even sorrier she was so successful. And I’m rather shocked that she continues to be successful.
Because I take naps. And naps make your brain better.
I read it here. It must be true.
Have you seen the Nutrisystem ad with someone named “Amy” and Marie Osmond? Man, it’s enough to convince me NOT to try to lose weight. Amy looks anorexic (I read on the site that she’s a size 2 now), and Marie Osmond looks like … well … like a lot of plastic surgery has taken place.
Scary stuff.
I know I could stand to lose some weight, but I also know that bodies change, and I just don’t think were meant to have 22 inch waists when when in our 50s.
Or maybe I’m just lying to myself.
But no one will accuse me of looking like I’ve had plastic surgery, and no one worries that I have anorexia. So there’s that.
New movie ties Taiwan’s messy politics to a Bay Area murder
Summary for story goes here and here’s some morej summary to go with the story
Hmmm. I’m guessing they’ll try and fix that one quickly. But good to know where the summary will be … I might have missed it otherwise!
(I saw it here … but you might not.)
… on the side of a van driving by:
Pets Exterminated … Naturally!
Yep. Really.
(It was really “pests”. Honest.)
Police say a Massachusetts man who stuffed 75 bottles of body lotion in his pants couldn’t slip away from authorities, hampered by slacks that were nearly bursting at the seams.
… you can bet I’ll look more closely now!
I read it here.
… about this recalls of various Toyota vehicles:
“Don’t become a hypochondriatic driver.”
Um. Okay then. That means, basically, that some shoes might be on sale. But maybe not. Big help, Footwear etc.
I shopped there. Once. Said I’d never go back because the man tried to sell me shoes that didn’t fit. Went back. Actually bought shoes that didn’t fit.
Never again!
Read in an email:
PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING:SUBJECT: GRAND BOULEVARDS PROGRAM
TIME: 6PM -9PM
LOCATION: WESTMINSTER PRESERVATION CHURCH
1100 SHASTA AVENUE
Heh … funny typo!
The red-haired comic joined a band led by blond-wigged comic Will Ferrell with Beck and ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons for a raucous rendition of “Free Bird.” O’Brien is free to move on now himself, after accepting a $45 million buyout from NBC to leave the show he long dreamed of hosting after only seven months.
Despite the rancor that marked his final two weeks, O’Brien emotionally urged his fans not to be cynical and said their support made a sad situation “joyous and inspirational.” He even thanked NBC for more than 20 years of employment but mixed in a few final jabs during the show.
Walking away instead of accepting a demotion is the hardest thing he’s ever had to do, O’Brien said.
I dunno. I’m sure he was horribly upset. I’m sure it wasn’t easy. But 45 million?! Kind of makes it at least a bit easier, doesn’t it?
Oh. Wait. How would I know? No one has even offered me one million to leave my job.
Gee, does that mean I’m liked more than Conan?
Hmmm. Never mind. Please don’t answer that! ;-)
