Iceland for sale?

Readers may be aware that Iceland has been very hard hit by the recent credit squeeze. The Government there has taken over the three largest banks: and whilst it’s guaranteed the deposits of Icelandic citizens, it’s said that it can’t afford to guarantee the deposits of foreigners, attracted by the very high interest rates offered… Continue reading Iceland for sale?

An alarming alarm clock!

A tip o’ the hat to Rich W. for e-mailing details of this invention. The Japanese online emporium Strapya-World is about to introduce an “alarm clock” with a difference – one that might prove rather hazardous in redneck country! Their Bandai Gun O’Clock Alarm Clock comes with a flip-up target and a dummy pistol, presumably… Continue reading An alarming alarm clock!

Why awards often aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on

I’m hugely amused to find the multi-million-dollar “awards” business red in the face after being shown up by an enterprising critic. Milan’s Osteria L’Intrepido restaurant won Wine Spectator magazine’s award of excellence this year despite a wine list that features a 1993 Amarone Classico Gioe S. Sofia, which the magazine once likened to “paint thinner… Continue reading Why awards often aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on

As Lawdog would say – *Gigglesnort!*

At the e-mailed suggestion of a reader, I took a quick look at the Amazon.com listing for Nancy Pelosi’s new book. The “Tags Customers Associate With This Product” page is highly interesting. Click the image for a larger view. It also seems that someone at Amazon is trying to sugar-coat the bitter pill. A discussion… Continue reading As Lawdog would say – *Gigglesnort!*

Of England, Snickers, Mr. T and male make-up

It is to laugh . . . The actor known as Mr. T, who played B. J. Baracus in the 1980’s TV series “The A-Team“, was hired by the advertising agency for Mars Incorporated of England to star in a series of British TV advertisements for Snickers bars. So far, so good. One of the… Continue reading Of England, Snickers, Mr. T and male make-up