He pats them on their shoulders and heads not realizing it isn't Santa, but their dad standing behind him doing it. Overwhelmed with joy they hug their father endlessly.
Definintely one of the many joys of being a parent.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The Joys of Being a Parent: Military Dad Surprises Two Daugthers Sitting on Santa's Lap
He pats them on their shoulders and heads not realizing it isn't Santa, but their dad standing behind him doing it. Overwhelmed with joy they hug their father endlessly.
Definintely one of the many joys of being a parent.
Crimes of the Century - No. 4 - The Fatty Arbuckle Scandal
THE FATTY ARBUCKLE SCANDAL, 1920
When the world first read about the events of Sept. 3, 1920 in the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, the plotline appeared to be tabloid-headline loud and clear: during a wild party, an obese Hollywood comedy star takes advantage of a naive young actress, puncturing her bladder during forced sex (with a beer bottle!); she dies a painful death of peritonitis. The star was Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, perhaps the first film actor to be paid an annual salary of $1 million, an amazing sum in the silent film industry.
Insisting he had done nothing wrong, Arbuckle nevertheless went through three trials, hounded by newspapers and morality groups each time. His movies were banned in both America and Britain. Some people even called for him to be executed. But the woman who brought the charges -- a friend of the dead starlet -- never testified in court because of a past record of extortion, racketeering and bigamy. Neither was the woman an eyewitness to the alleged crime. Arbuckle's first two trials thus ended in hung juries. And the third acquitted him of all crimes. That jury even issued him an apology. But his career was over.
The media pall over his reputation was impossible to overcome. The public and much of Hollywood would never forgive him; all his comeback attempts failed. Indeed, as a result of the scandal, the White House established the Hays Office as the movie industry's moral arbiter and censor. Arbuckle died in 1933, after falling into alcoholism and a lurid obscurity.
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According to Wikipedia: After British actor Charlie Chaplin joined Keystone Studios in 1914, Arbuckle mentored him. Chaplin's most famous character, "the Tramp", was created after Chaplin adopted Arbuckle's trademark "balloon" baggy pants, boots and undersized hat. Arbuckle also gave Buster Keaton his first film-making work in the 1917 short, The Butcher Boy. They soon became screen partners, with a deadpan Buster soberly assisting the wacky Roscoe during his adventures. And he also gave Bob Hope his break in show business. In 1927, Arbuckle allowed Hope to be the opening act in his comedy show in Cleveland. Roscoe then gave Hope the names and numbers of his friends in Hollywood, telling him to "go west".
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In the coming weeks, as you read through the 25 crimes Time Magazine has selected, you will wonder which of them will remain in the popular, perhaps even the artistic imagination in the years to come? How will they be retold and with what kinds of lessons and cautions in mind? Visit my blog every Saturday as a new crime will be posted each week.
Sexy Santa and the Andrew Christian Doll Factory
Friday, December 23, 2011
Madonna's Diva Christmas Nightmare
Back in July, we learned of Madonna's Gaga Nightmare, in August we learned of her second, but in December, Perez Hilton attends the Annual Divas Holiday Ball with "some of the biggest egos on the planet."
And this time around, there's more than just Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Barbara Streisand, and Sue Sylvester attending this ball; Katy Perry, Niki Minaj, Dolly Parton, and many others make a special appearance.
What a Hot Mess: The King That Never Was
Yeah, I'm sure "The King" is glad he never existed. LOL.
Post Secret Fridays - Issue 087
Battleshots - The Battleship Drinking Game!
Now, why didn't I think of this game when I was in college? This would've been fucking funny as hell. Hell, it would've been fucking fun!!!! I'm so trying this whenever I start drinking again. Well... if I ever drink again. LOL.
Magical Fun 101: Internet Magic Trick
Don't believe it works. Try Me. Follow the instructions as you scroll down. Good Luck!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Watch Republicans Literally Walk Out on Democrats Yesterday - Lovely
So let's see if you got a $1,000 raise this year, you're not going to see it in 2012. You're not! And if you received a $1,000 Christmas bonus this year, save it. You'll need it next year.
In other words, if you receive a bi-weekly check, your check will be $40-60 less than what you originally were receiving. Trust me, you'll feel it. Actually 160 million Americans will feel it. Watch as the GOP speaker pro-tem, walks out as Democrats are pushing for a vote on the Payroll Tax-cut before it expires this month.
Yesterday morning, Speaker Pro Tempore Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA), under orders from Speaker Boehner, refused to allow Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer to speak on the floor and ask for unanimous consent to bring up the Senate bipartisan compromise to extend the payroll tax cut. Whip Hoyer and Congressman Chris Van Hollen are continuing to try to offer the Senate compromise even though Republicans walked off the floor. Once again, Republicans are risking a tax increase on 160 million Americans and the loss unemployment benefits for those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
It's Purely Animal - Issue No. 42 - Piggy and Puggy Wrestle
From YouTube Description:
Piggy (Tabitha) and Puggy (Susie) the boxer playing together at Hillside. We thought this would be nice for everybody to see, especially our supporters who sponsor Susie at Hillside. Susie was an ex breeding dog, rescued from a Welsh puppy farm. The owner was successfully prosecuted for keeping dogs in atrocious conditions.
See link below for details
http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?id=20813
To sponsor a dog at Hillside please click http://www.hillside.org.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Adoptions.html
Movies to Watch: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Awww, a breath of fresh air. No more wolves, no more vampires, no more witches, no more fairies, no more wizards. Oh wait, Gandalf is a wizard. Scratch that. It's time for some Hobbits!!!
The first trailer was released and it is truly an unexpected journey. I can't wait to watch it. It will be released a week before the end of the world!!! Woo hoo!!! The film reunites us with Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, and Gollum. And a huge list of new characters! Oh, and you can't forget Orlando Bloom as Legolas! :-)
Synopsis:
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever … Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths ofguile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.
Battlestar Galactica Ruins Lives!
Luckily for Ryan and I, the television series, "Dallas" didn't ruin our lives, considering it was 13 seasons long! But then again, neither did "North and South", "Star Trek Voyager", "Dexter", "Queer As Folk", "Boston Legal" or "Mad Men". And two of these shows are still running.
But "Battlestar Galactica"on the other hand... That's a whole different ball game! I think if Ryan and I were to sit down and watch the first season, we'd lose our jobs, our utilities, and our home. We wouldn't be able to stop watching it from what I've heard.
Check out this hilarious take on what would happen to you if you started watching the series.
But "Battlestar Galactica"on the other hand... That's a whole different ball game! I think if Ryan and I were to sit down and watch the first season, we'd lose our jobs, our utilities, and our home. We wouldn't be able to stop watching it from what I've heard.
Check out this hilarious take on what would happen to you if you started watching the series.
Kiss of the Week - Issue No. 005
When I started my "Kiss of the Week" series in 2007 on Peter's Daily Blog, I never thought I would get as far as I did with it. At the beginning I was only posting photos of two hot guys kissing, but later incorporated a "Quote of the Day" with it - and the rest is history.
Over the next few months I will be posting my original posts and slowly introducing this series to my current BLADE 7184 readers. So without further ado, here's the fifth issue, originally posted on July 21, 2007...
Over the next few months I will be posting my original posts and slowly introducing this series to my current BLADE 7184 readers. So without further ado, here's the fifth issue, originally posted on July 21, 2007...
Final Images of the Space Shuttle Atlantis Flight Deck
The lovely folks at collectSPACE were were able to take final images of the Space Shuttle's flight deck, airlock, bay, and a few with the engines out and wheels down.
According to collectSPACE, it is now being prepared for its public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Its insides being pulled out to ensure it is safe for exhibit, as well as significantly lighten it for its planned steep-angled display, Atlantis is scheduled to be powered down this week for the final time.
collectSPACE had the rare opportunity recently to tour Atlantis to photograph its preparation and capture its glass cockpit powered and lit for one of its last times.
The following photo gallery starts on Atlantis' flight deck, and then proceeds to its now mostly empty middeck, out into and above the 60-foot payload bay, and then around and under the winged spacecraft.
These photographs were taken inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 (OPF-2) at the Kennedy Space Center, where access platforms envelop Atlantis.
Make sure to check out collectSPACE's website to see the entire gallery.
Quoted: Angelina Jolie on Guilt
"I don't believe in guilt. I believe in living on impulse as long as you never intentionally hurt another person and don't judge people in your life. I think you should live completely free."
- Angelina Jolie
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