Useless Fact Of The Week

The theremin was invented in October 1920 by a Russian physicist named Lev Sergeevich Termen, aka Leon Theremin, after the outbreak of the Russian Civil War. It was originally the product of Russian government-sponsored research into proximity sensors. After touring Europe with his invention, where he showed it to packed houses, Theremin made his way to the United States and patented it in 1928.  

Useless Fact Of The Week

Did you know that the average American will eat about 160 bowls of cereal per year? That's an average of  11.9 lbs annually.

Useless Fact Of The Week

In America, pizza is consumed at about 350 slices per second. This is about 100 acres a day. 36% of pizzas ordered have pepperoni as the topping of choice. 

Useless Fact Of The Week

Did you know that there are more than 3,000 types of pears grown in the world? 95% of the pears grown in the United States are grown in Washington, Oregon, and northern California. 

Consumed Links -

Let the round-up begin.... 


Well, it was bound to happen. There is a movie featuring Bin Laden as a zombie. (msn)


Celebrating Axl Rose turning 50, Rolling Stone posted an interview from 1992. (axlrollingstone)


Ever wonder what Disneyland was like two years after it opened? (mental_floss)


Who saw the video of the recent Iceland "river monster"?  Well.... (msn)


The FCC Reform Bill gets approval from NAB and others. (radio)


The Rock Hall of Fame has decided to include some great backing groups this time around. (billboard)


Reuters is reporting that the Justice Dept are seeking to bolster their IP enforcement team. (reuters)


And finally.... for now... 


How much would someone pay for the hearse that carried JFK's body? (USAtoday)

Consumed Links - October 28, 2010

It has been quite a busy week. Here's a run-down of a few little things that I came across.

With the latest announcement of memoirs coming out from David Bowie and Keith Richards, is this the season for tell-alls? Read More at The Wrap.

Recently, Spin shared some rare photos of Joy Division. See HERE

 LimeWire finally shut down? READ HERE

A borough in Mexico has made the Guinness Book of World records... with the biggest ENCHILADA!

And finally for now....

According to the BBC, privacy watchdogs are re-examining Google to find out just what personal information had been collected. BBCNEWS

Useless Fact Of The Week

It is said that the world's oldest trees are the 4,600 year old Bristlecone pines in the USA.

Useless Fact Of The Week

The Doors were the first American rock band to have eight consecutive gold records. 

Looking Back – 2009 – Part 2

In the last post we said hello and goodbye to some old “friends.” But what else happened in 2009?  Here’s what went on here in case you missed it.

 

Tech:

As Clone Records announced they were closing, SONiVox announced a new standalone – Playa (notables).

Did you check out GrossBeat and Earmaster? - (tech)

Akai gave us a Vintage Sample Pack (akai)

It was reported RapidShare in Germany was giving up user info (rs)

Those Logitech speakers were really nice (speakers)

Pioneer introduced something special and Soundforge got updated (toys)

Dumb Criminals:

We started the year off with 2 stories about men in the UK. One lied about his disability and the other a milkman who sold more than milk. (things)

Let’s not forget the boss that none of us want -- (naughtyboss)

When you get arrested over an eggbeater…. (what?)

How do you rob a bank that isn’t a bank? (you can’t)

So he thought whistling was funny…. (whistler)

This neighbor was caught…with her panties (neighbor)

Man Ticketed for Cursing… (lawnstory)

So the customer may not always be right. (don’t hit the customer)

You are under arrest for barking… (dog)

HorrorCore rapper arrested (lol)

Bonus recommended reading:

 Feb 14

 April 9

 April 22

 June 1

 June 9

 October 16

 November 27

 December 23

 

 

 

In case you have missed this series – these were the choices –

Something For Your Ears featuring:

Sade

Voodeux

Cynergy 67

The Pimps Of Joytime

Massive Attack

Assemblage 23

JD Webb

MoeRoc

Suiyoubi

 

 

 

…….and a reminder - Did you know laughing is aerobic? Not only does it make you feel better but it provides a workout for your diaphragm and increases your body's ability to use oxygen. Now go watch a comedy you love and surround you with people who make you laugh.

Now that we looked at the past… let’s move on. Thanks for reading!

Happy Anniversary - Part One

Before I start I just wanted to say thanks to all you who have been reading. It means a lot.


I could not decide exactly what I wanted to do with my anniversary post. I could have spent the time thanking individual people, I could have just reposted a few things, or done nothing. Instead... let's take a trip down memory lane.

These are just a few posts I picked but if you would like to check out that whole month just click the month (link). This will be an all week series... enjoy!


October 2008 - Did you know that women blink nearly twice as much as men? That fact was the post that started it all.... 10/12/2008


I still haven't figured out why he did this: John Lydon and Butter?


A man in Florida paid for his food with marijuana... (Well At Least He Paid With Something Green)


A Postal worker stole some panties... (The Postman Stole Your Undies?)


A Swiss musician says he must give the large tattoo on his back to a German man who paid him to become a living, breathing picture frame upon his death. (A Living Art Frame?)


A good reason why not to drive with cats on your lap.... (Colorado Car Crash Caused By Catfight)


Do You Think They Ate The Evidence? -- if you claimed that a whole bunch of soiled diapers at the border... I can see being searched too.


Well, I hope you enjoyed this as much as I am enjoying putting this together.... on to part two.

Man Barks At Dog....Gets Arrested.

Michigan - Authorities in Three Rivers say a 26-year-old man had been arrested for allegedly barking at a police dog.


Anija, a police K-9, had been left in a patrol car by its handler. When the office returned to the car he found the suspect barking and yelling at the dog.


According to the Kalamazoo Gazette the shouting caused the canine to become "excited and very aggressive." The man was arrested on suspicion of harassing a police animal and also faces a disorderly conduct charge. He has since been released after posting bond.

Useless Fact Of The Week

New Jersey has a spoon museum that has over 5,400 spoons from across the world.

Some People Are Truly Sick...

Following and arrest on a man in England for child porn... it leads to a woman in the US being arrest for the same thing... but... here's what makes it worse....

UK News - British cops prompt U.S. sex crime arrest - ArcaMax Publishing

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Texas Mother Charged With Feeding Her Child Feces - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com

Texas Mother Charged With Feeding Her Child Feces - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com

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I cannot imagine doing such a thing.. this is horrible.

Been Around The Web....

Sometimes you just can't write the story any better....



A man in North Carolina has been accused of arranging his wife to be raped... (cnn)



Have you ever wondered how the staff at The Orchard starts their day? (hypebot)



Take a peek at who is going to be opening for Green Day (livedaily)



And lastly for now....



De La Soul's Posdnuos Talks About New Music and Nike (filter)



Happy Reading!

Napster Lowers Prices

Online music service, Napster, is set to drop the price of its least-expensive subscription music plan from $12.95 down to $5.

This low-cost subscription plan will allow users access to unrestricted streaming of its 7 million-song catalog and a new offering of five DRM-free downloads per month.



This plan is currently restricted to U.S. subscribers at this time.



The premium subscription will still cost $14.95 for users who would like to take content with them on portable devices (The i-pod is still not included).



At this time it is unclear if those subscribers will have the same access to the low-cost subscribers with the five free downloads.

Useless Fact Of The Week

In 1900, coffee was delivered door-to-door in the United States by horse-pulled wagons.

You Can't Rob A Bank That Isn't There.....

Police in Nicholasville, Kentucky say an attempted armed robber failed because the bank he planned to rob was no longer a bank.

Police spokesman Scott Harvey said the suspect entered the Jessamine South Elkhorn Water District Office, formerly Farmer's Bank, and brandished a revolver. The suspect "left with nothing" after employees explained to him that he was not in a bank.

Office manager Diana Clark said the robber is not the first to be mistaken. "We've had people come in here asking to cash a check."

Nobody was harmed in the incident.

Goodbye Circuit City

Circuit City Stores Inc. announced that it has run out of options and will be forced to liquidate its 567 stores in the United States.

The closing of the nation's second biggest consumer electronics retailer may send 30,000 people to the unemployment line.

In November, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.


It is unclear what will happen to the 765 retail stores in Canada.

UMG vs. EFF

In May 2007 Universal Music Group sued a Los Angeles-based trader on eBay. Troy Augusto, who runs the business called "Roast Beast Music Collectibles", makes a living selling rare albums he bought at second-hand record stores.

UMG is suing Augusto for copyright infringement. They are saying that some of the items he offered for sale online were promotional copies and were not authorized for sale to the public.

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a digital rights lobby group, is taking on the case on Augusto's behalf and is counter-suing Universal.

In regards to promotional copies, for quite some time record companies have maintained that they own these items and may ask for them to be returned at any time.

Due to the promo items that were contained in the eBay auctions from Mr Augusto, this is the argument that is close to being tested in court.

UMG's lawyers allege "Augusto's unauthorized distribution of the UMG promo CDs violated UMG's exclusive right to distribute its copyrighted works" in legal documents filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California.

This is a battle that will possibly shake things up for a bit.