Powerful vocals.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Trailer: Dolan's Cadillac
Stephen King’s dark revenge tale about Las Vegas middle school science teacher whose beloved wife witnesses an execution in the desert and is then targeted for death by the mobster who committed it, notorious Vegas crime lord Jimmy Dolan (Christian Slater) .
Dolan’s vast wealth stems from his human trafficking operations. Dolan succeeds in having Elizabeth killed before she can testify against him. Without a witness to the murders, Dolan goes free, and Robinson must avenge Elizabeth’s death on his own.
The movie is due in theaters in December of 2009.
Dolan’s vast wealth stems from his human trafficking operations. Dolan succeeds in having Elizabeth killed before she can testify against him. Without a witness to the murders, Dolan goes free, and Robinson must avenge Elizabeth’s death on his own.
The movie is due in theaters in December of 2009.
Deal Of The Day: AMC Theatre_Free Large Popcorn & Drink
Link here for 2 free printable coupons to use at AMC Theatres in Toronto area.If you’re going to watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 or Imagine That (or both) watch them at an AMC Theatre in Toronto and take along your coupon and you’ll get a free large popcorn and a free large fountain drink!
Offer expires July 16, 2009.
Weird Deaths
Greek philosopher Chrysippus is said to have died of laughter after watching his drunken donkey attempt to eat figs. (I am not sure why he found this funny in the first place.)King Adolf Frederick of Sweden died of digestion problems after a meal of lobster, caviar, sauerkraut, smoked herring and champagne, topped off with 14 servings of his favorite dessert: semla served in a bowl of hot milk. He is remembered by Swedish schoolchildren as "the king who ate himself to death."
French president Félix Faure died of a stroke while receiving oral sex in his office.
Jack Daniel, founder of the Tennessee whiskey distillery, died of blood poisoning six years after receiving a toe injury when he kicked his safe in anger at being unable to remember its combination.
Jockey Frank Hayes, suffered a heart attack during a horse race. The horse, Sweet Kiss, continued running and finished first, making Hayes the only deceased jockey to win a race.
Baseball player Len Koenecke was bludgeoned to death with a fire extinguisher by the crew of an aircraft after provoking a fight with the pilot during flight.
Writer Sherwood Anderson swallowed a toothpick at a party and died of peritonitis.
Christine Chubbuck, an American television news reporter, committed suicide during a live broadcast on July 15. At 9:38 AM, 8 minutes into her talk show on WXLT-TV in Sarasota, Florida, she drew out a revolver and shot herself in the head.
Jon-Erik Hexum, an American television actor, died after he shot himself in the head with a prop gun during a break in filming on the set of the CBS series Cover Up, a program about a pair of fashion photographers/models who were actually secret agents. Hexum apparently did not realize that blanks use paper or plastic wadding to seal gun powder into the shell, and that this wadding is propelled out of the barrel of the gun with enough force to cause severe injury or death if the weapon is fired at point-blank range.
Garry Hoy, a Toronto lawyer, fell to his death from the 24th floor of the Toronto-Dominion Centre. Hoy had thrown himself at the window to prove the glass was "unbreakable."
Kenneth Pinyan of Seattle died of acute peritonitis (a lot of that going around) after engaging in anal sex with a stallion. Pinyan delayed his visit to the hospital for several hours out of fear of arrest. The case led to the criminalization of bestiality in Washington. His story was recounted in the 2007 documentary film Zoo.
Mariesa Weber, a 5'3" Florida woman, fell behind a 6' tall bookcase in her family's home and suffocated. She was not discovered for 11 days; her family thought she had been kidnapped.
Jennifer Strange, a 28-year-old woman from Sacramento, California, died of water intoxication while trying to win a videogame system in a contest held by a local radio station. The contest, called "Hold Your Wee for a Wii," involved drinking large quantities of water without urinating. Strange placed second.
I have seen the effects of water intox first hand as excessive water drinking is not uncommon among chronic schizophrenic patients. The cause of this behavior is not known, though in a few cases, it may be partly a reaction to dry mouth from antipsychotic medication. More likely, there is something about schizophrenia itself that may lead to abnormalities in salt and water balance.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Song Of The Day: One Toke Over The Line By Brewer & Shipley
Following airplay of this single, President Richard Nixon labeled Brewer & Shipley public miscreants. In retaliation, they referred to Nixon by name in their song, "Oh Mommy,"
Oddly, the song was performed on The Lawrence Welk Show, a television program known for its conservative, family-oriented bent, by a duo known as "Gail and Dale." At the conclusion of the performance of the song, Welk remarked, without any hint of humor, "There you've heard a modern spiritual by Gail and Dale."
This led Michael Brewer to comment:
"The Vice President of the United States, Spiro Agnew, named us personally as a subversive to American youth, but at exactly the same time Lawrence Welk performed the crazy thing and introduced it as a gospel song. That shows how absurd it really is. Of course, we got more publicity than we could have paid for."
Oddly, the song was performed on The Lawrence Welk Show, a television program known for its conservative, family-oriented bent, by a duo known as "Gail and Dale." At the conclusion of the performance of the song, Welk remarked, without any hint of humor, "There you've heard a modern spiritual by Gail and Dale."
This led Michael Brewer to comment:
"The Vice President of the United States, Spiro Agnew, named us personally as a subversive to American youth, but at exactly the same time Lawrence Welk performed the crazy thing and introduced it as a gospel song. That shows how absurd it really is. Of course, we got more publicity than we could have paid for."
Advice To New Grads
Currently my hospital is recruiting new Registered Nurses to work within the facility. 3 girls that I have had the pleasure of working with are embarking on exciting times in their careers as they now will work within the scope and role of a Registered Nurse.
Here are some pearls of wisdom that my mentors passed onto me when I was the new gal on the block.
1.) The first thing that I learned was that I never was to accept abuse from a patient. Patients may be angry about how things are going in their life, but they must learn to vent their anger appropriately. That means no hitting, swearing, or throwing stuff at other people. Nurses are not punching bags. We have rights. Nurses must teach their patients to function in the real world, and we do them a disservice if we allow them to act out while in hospital settings.
2.) Do not be afraid that a patient will crumble if you say the wrong thing to them. I’ve never seen this happen during my nursing career. Just listen to your patients with your ears and with your heart. Everything else will fall into place.
3.) Never turn your back on a patient. This is self explanatory. Our patients are unpredictable.
4.) Don’t get offended if a patient hates you. That probably means that you are doing your job. Many patients come to the hospital because they have boundary issues, and issues involving the need for immediate gratification.
5.) Never forget that you are a REAL nurse. You aren’t caring for a wounded body, however you are caring for a wounded soul. Don’t sell yourself short.
Here are some pearls of wisdom that my mentors passed onto me when I was the new gal on the block.
1.) The first thing that I learned was that I never was to accept abuse from a patient. Patients may be angry about how things are going in their life, but they must learn to vent their anger appropriately. That means no hitting, swearing, or throwing stuff at other people. Nurses are not punching bags. We have rights. Nurses must teach their patients to function in the real world, and we do them a disservice if we allow them to act out while in hospital settings.
2.) Do not be afraid that a patient will crumble if you say the wrong thing to them. I’ve never seen this happen during my nursing career. Just listen to your patients with your ears and with your heart. Everything else will fall into place.
3.) Never turn your back on a patient. This is self explanatory. Our patients are unpredictable.
4.) Don’t get offended if a patient hates you. That probably means that you are doing your job. Many patients come to the hospital because they have boundary issues, and issues involving the need for immediate gratification.
5.) Never forget that you are a REAL nurse. You aren’t caring for a wounded body, however you are caring for a wounded soul. Don’t sell yourself short.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Song Of The Day: You're My Best Friend By Queen
Happy Anniversary Garth....How lucky for me that my best friend is also the love of my life.
Benjamin Linus Reads A Bedtime Story
Are you missing Lost yet? I thught this was brilliant and shows Michael Emmerson is a great sport.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Song Of The Day: Where Do The Children Play By Cat Stevens
The song reflects Islams' growing awareness of the turmoil of the 1960s and the issues involved..... war, urban sprawl, poverty, ecological disaster, and the future of humankind. The same themes and concerns are repeated later in many of Cat Stevens songs.
Date Sequences
During the month of July........Ponder this.
Also, did you know any month that starts on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th.
Also, did you know any month that starts on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Wolfram|Alpha
Fellow Blogger Toronto Mike just spoke about this website. Hours of amusement I tell you......hours.
Song Of The Day: Are You Gonna Go My Way By Lenny Kravitz
This single has been covered by numerous artists, such as Metallica, Tom Jones and Robbie Williams and Melanie Brown. A remixed version is played as the opening theme song in Gran Turismo 3. The song is featured in "Guitar Hero: World Tour" and it is also available as downloadable content for the Rock Band series. It ranked #78 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
This Week I.........
Visit my friends Sheila and Isabella before their family trip to Disney World.Went to hairdressers and got highlights, cut and style.
Took my daughters to the hairdresser to get cut and style.
Watched the Bachlorette with Canadian girl Jillian.
Watched more drama unfold on Jon & Kate plus 8.
Fell ill and developed a sinus infection that affected my right ear. Unable to use hearing aids. I am thinking they may be more trouble than they are worth. I will try for complete month but so far my right ear is too irritated to use for any length of time.
Went to my local GP to get antibiotics and provide nasal speciman...sweet!
Started on eye antibiotics as my left eye has a nasty infection as well.......yum.....don't I sound appealing?
Watched Gran Torino..........This film was compelling and, mixed with the drama was a refined touch of humour. Has become one of my top 5 films.
Watched The International........even with Clive, it was just alright. Did I tell you how much I loved Gran Torino?
Watched my kitchen fill with bubbles galore after my husband used liquid soap detergent in the dishwasher......ha,ha,ha.
Slept! Slept! Slept!
Went the whole week without going to the gym......ugh!!
Went for a nighttime drive to the beach.
Visited with friends and neighbors who are facing a challenging time right now........ "The moment of change is now."
I made this.........and everyone loved it.
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