Oh Sara, You Suck

I find it hilarious that anyone who Sarah Palin endorsed in the US midterm elections fell to defeat. The 'thrilla from Wasilla' spent an enormous amount of her political capital for nothing. How bad is it when a woman with the name Murkowski, as a write in candidate, looks to be winning in Alaska, Palin's home state? So much for Sarah being a king and queen maker. The only sad part about this is that Palin will probably not run for President again which will only deprive us of years of satire.

Sphinx Kitties

Oh my god I love this breed of kitties. They were originally created in Canada to solve the problem of people having alergic reactions to cat fur. They love to be bathed and I understand are big babies when it comes to loving human attention and interaction. To me they seem like they would have lots of personality. The Admiral is great and unique and I love him but in a decade or so when he is no longer with us (he is 14 now) I am committed to having one of these hairless cats. They make me laugh to look at them.

Why I Love Michelle

She has no problem wearing this outfit around the Cave of Cool. I have told her that she can wear other things like the Batgirl outfit or he see-through snuggie but she says she feels most comfortable prancing around in this costume. Who am I to make my guest feel uncomfortable?

Classic Cat Tossing Of The Day

I love this video. No one can deny that the cat doesn't love the attention and the flying through the air because if it didn't it would never come back for more. The Admiral would fetch my dad's balled up cigarette foil but I think that was only because he got a nicotine buzz of the packaging.

More Election Goodies

Words To Live By

Quote Of The Day - U.S. Midterm Elections

"The GOP may have put a gun to the head of the Democratic majority in the house, but it’s the Democrats who said, “dude, you’re holding it wrong,” jammed the gun into their own temple, and then pulled the trigger. The most accurate word I have for my feelings about the Democrats right now is disgust; disgust that they could get elected on a platform of substantial change, execute on many of the changes they campaigned on, and then allow the GOP and its allies to turn those actions in liabilities — well, again, disgust is not too strong a word." - John Scalzi

This quote struck me this morning and said all that needs to be said about the results of the midterm elections. It's a shame that the timid Democrats have no idea how to use the power when they are given it. As hateful as Republicans are, they at least have the balls to match their convictions. Bush may have been a terrible president but he got his agenda through the Congress - he got shit done. I don't want to hear one Democrat bitch about the way Republicans do things because they let this situation happen to themselves. How the Republicans can turn an attitude of 'doing nothing to help the President' into electoral wins is beyond me. And I have little faith that the Democrats will see it this way. Nothing will change.

Did You Know?

"The great Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, and great military and political leader, feared felines. Don’t wait for a punch line, because there isn’t one. Cats chilled Napoleon to the bone. However, it is unknown why he feared them. But what is known is that the sight of a kitty would put him in panic mode. And it isn’t just Napoleon! Many other men who tried to rule the world feared cats, including Hitler, Mussolini and Julius Caesar. I guess cats and dictators were never meant to get along!"

http://listverse.com/2010/11/03/10-well-known-people-and-their-phobias/

Favorite Canadian Flavored Costume This Halloween

How great and simple are these designs? Long live Terrance and Phillip!

Bunny Adventure Time

Yummy For My Tummy

This looks freakin' tasty. I am so glad that I have no edict against eating ice cream in the fall or winter. Can you believe that some goobers only eat ice cream in the summer. They are the same ones who have never bbqed in the snow. You haven't lived until you have bbqed in the snow.

A Cure For The Common Cold?

We have been taught to believe that if you catch a cold you just have to suffer with it for either a week or 7 days. Anything you do will only deal with the symptoms until you body takes care of the cold virus on it's own and that takes time. Since viruses are living things that evolve and change over time, it was believed that there was no way to create new target specific antibodies fast enough to clear up the sickness.

New research is showing that this may no longer be the case and that a cold can be knocked out in as little as 2 hours after one realizes they have caught the virus.

"In a dramatic breakthrough that could affect millions of lives, scientists have been able to show for the first time that the body's immune defences can destroy the common cold virus after it has actually invaded the inner sanctum of a human cell, a feat that was believed until now to be impossible."

As someone who is interested in this kind of science, I found this to be a fascinating article. The human body is an amazing piece of machinery that seems to have mechanisms built in to the cells that can heal us if they are given a push in the right direction.

It's good news but brings up other questions. How else will this discovery impact our health and well being? Can other viruses like HIV, or Ebola, be killed in the body with this method? What new problems will result if viruses evolve to the point where they become so-called SUPER VIRUSES that are resistant to destruction?

I think I hear the pharmaceutical industry choking on their lost profits as we speak. If it helps ease their fears, I will continue to drink Nyquil for the buzz I get off it.

Check out the article below and tell me what you think.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/a-cure-for-the-common-cold-may-finally-be-achieved-as-a-result-of-a-remarkable-discovery-in-a-cambridge-laboratory-2122607.html

I Would Shoot This Punk But I Am Afraid I Would Hit Something Important

Is This TVs New Wonder Woman?

Tanit Phoenix certainly looks the part but as with all things, it's not so until the papers are signed. If she is, however, the kind of person they are looking to star in the new Wonder Woman television series then I have hope that the producers are taking this thing seriously.

I always said it should be an unknown that is chosen for the lead role. We don't need someone bringing their past acting baggage with them. I want to be able to enjoy this without seeing Barney from 'How I Met Your Mother'. Sorry Cobie, you just ain't right for the role anymore.

Second Favorite Children's Halloween Costume This Year

New monsters by Amanda Louise Spayd

FREAKING ME OUT!!!! I think it's the human teeth that makes them scary. They are like little human preemies.

Reminds me of the book and movie called 'The Brood'. It was the horror story of a mother who births all these little monsters (who wear hoodies) that go out and kill the people she has problems with.


I read that book while in the hospital for tonsillitis. It was bad enough that I could hear muffled noises all night in the dark hospital and thought that the BROOD was out to get me - I didn't need to remember that it was a PRIEST who had given me the book to read. I am sure he had other books more appropriate for a 12 year old but I guess not because the other book he got me was about the Jim Jones Massacre in Guyana. True story.



http://superpunch.blogspot.com/

Demi Goes To Rehab

I was thinking about this all day. I am both sad and happy that Demi Lovato is going into rehab to deal with the issues she has with 'cutting' and for her eating disorders.

I always liked her as a performer and a person. She is one of Selena's oldest friends and now is unfortunately an example of the way that Hollywood and the cult of celebrity can be damaging to someone who starts so young in that business.

Like so many other young girls, she has suffered in silence. We all know the way that the media and the fashion industry places such a high premium for perfection on anyone in the limelight. We expect them to be thin and smiling all the time. This external pressure is enough to break anyone.

There is currently a campaign called 'It Gets Better' where gay and straight celebrities are producing video messages as a form of outreach to gay teens who have experienced homophobia and bullying in their lives. I would like to see this mission extended towards reaching young teens, especially young girls.

These girls need to hear the message over and over again that they do not have to make dangerous decisions in their lives just because the world is telling them that they have to thin or hypersexual - that the boys won't like them if they are too smart or outspoken.

That is not the truth. They need to respect themselves enough to block out the negative messages that they will be bombarded with. We need to give them the tools to fight against the hurtful images they see. We need to built them up instead of tearing them down.

Too many girls reach adulthood with many of the same issues they had as teenagers. issues that cripple their ability to move forward and have happy and productive lives.

Demi is in a unique position now. With her fame and popularity among the tweens, she is in a prime position to use her experiences to reach out and teach other about the dangers of trying to live up to impossible standards - that it is OKAY to be who you are no matter what size you happen to be - that they all have something valuable to contribute to the world that has nothing to do with their appearance.

Maybe in the process Demi will find something in herself to love. Maybe then she can quiet the voices in her head that are telling her that she can never be good enough.

If we can build esteem in only one young girl, then the effort will be worth it. I just wish the media would become part of the solution and stop being part of the problem.

I Love These Guys

It's Not All Bad News

I actually am hoping that the republicans take over the House of Representatives when the dust clears on this midterm election day. It may be the best chance my beloved USA has for fixing some of it's problems.

For the past two years the Right has been able to coast without ever having to provide alternatives to the policies of President Obama. It's easy to bitch in the corner and play to your base and use fear to make it seem like the evil black man in the White House is out to destroy the American way of life. That kind of strategy plays into the worse prejudices that have long simmered just below the surface of American society. With Fox News and guys like Limbaugh and Beck, it has become easy and even fashionable to freely express racist and homophobic attitudes. Such hatred is actively encouraged by the Right because they know there are people who will vote their way, just on those feelings alone.

The Democrats need the other party to be in charge of the House of Representatives. They need there to be a clear line of difference to show the voter that progressive ways of doing things and progressive policies are really what is best for the people. As we have seen in the past 24 months, the only thing the Republicans care about is themselves, millionaires, banks, corporations, and insurance companies.

If the Republicans do take over the house, they will actually have to produce results. They will have to run on THEIR record in 2 years and can no longer just use the straw man Obama to win votes. The free ride is over.

The bi-partisanship and outreach that Obama attempted to have with the Republicans will now be essential if the Right expects to have any legislation get past the President's desk.

Oh you glorious Founders. You knew EXACTLY what you were doing when you set up the American system of government. You must have seen a future where the nutcases and the liars would need to be reigned in. This is why I find American politics so fascinating. Checks and balances baby.

Ice - Trailer

http://hollywood-spy.blogspot.com/

You Gotta Love 'Em

I have been happily watching the Randy Quaid and Wife saga as it unfolds. Currently they are guests in the Great White North while they seek asylum against those who would kill them - the villainous cabal of STARWACKERS. Fantastic.

First of all, Randy, to call yourself a star anymore is hubris of the highest order. You were always D-List at your best. But I can give you a pass on that point because at least, unlike Charlie Sheen, you are giving me something juicy to chew on.

I always say if you are going to spout da crazy then go full retard on your conspiracy theories. Don't give me the same Illuminati b.s. - make up something fresh and really sell it. I appreciate the effort they are putting into these lies and excuses - even better if they truly believe what they are saying.

This is why I have no respect for Charlie Sheen. When his spokespeople say that his destructive behavior is caused by a bad mix of 'medication', I just shake my head. Just say your are a dickhead when you are high, Charlie. That, is something I can believe. You aren't even trying and it's that laziness that I can never forgive. You really owe the public more than that.

Maybe You Both Are Just Dumbasses

And here is the evidence.

Bring It Bitches

"Invading Canada won't be like invading Iraq: When we invade Canada, nobody will be able to grumble that we didn't have a plan.

The United States government does have a plan to invade Canada. It's a 94-page document called "Joint Army and Navy Basic War Plan -- Red," with the word SECRET stamped on the cover. It's a bold plan, a bodacious plan, a step-by-step plan to invade, seize and annex our neighbor to the north. It goes like this:

First, we send a joint Army-Navy overseas force to capture the port city of Halifax, cutting the Canadians off from their British allies.

Then we seize Canadian power plants near Niagara Falls, so they freeze in the dark.

Then the U.S. Army invades on three fronts -- marching from Vermont to take Montreal and Quebec, charging out of North Dakota to grab the railroad center at Winnipeg, and storming out of the Midwest to capture the strategic nickel mines of Ontario.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy seizes the Great Lakes and blockades Canada's Atlantic and Pacific ports.

At that point, it's only a matter of time before we bring these Molson-swigging, maple-mongering Zamboni drivers to their knees! Or, as the official planners wrote, stating their objective in bold capital letters: "ULTIMATELY TO GAIN COMPLETE CONTROL."

This is great reading. I wonder why America never put this battle plan into motion? Maybe because it's a stupid idea. But if you really think this is a good use of your time and treasure then have at it.

Good luck trying to get Quebec to give up it's French language and culture to assimilate into your wonderful melting pot. Good luck in Newfoundland. I love those Newfies but they are crazy.

I don't think I need to remind you of how Napoleon and Hitler did when they tried to take over Russia, a country with similar weather conditions as Canada - and it's the weather that will be your biggest problem.

That's a long, cold freezer that your boys would be fighting in. Any soldiers coming from states that do not border us would not be so happy or effective in the cold, cold tundra. But you Yankies know best.

I welcome our new American overlords until they lose the first toes to frostbite or Polar bear attacks.

If anything will force them to re-think their position, I am sure it will be that.

Follow the link below to learn more. I love the title - 'Raiding the Icebox' - cute.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/29/AR2005122901412.html

Daily Reminder

"You got octopus in my mermaid."

"Yeh, well you got mermaid in my octopus"

"I'll settle this - we go back to the ship and nuke the site from orbit. Only way to be sure." - Sgt. Riese (Aliens)

Should I Branch Off To Bunnies?

Quote Of The Day - I Believe This

“Loneliness is the human condition. Cultivate it. The way it tunnels into you allows your soul room to grow. Never expect to outgrow loneliness. Never hope to find people who will understand you, someone to fill that space. An intelligent, sensitive person is the exception, the very great exception. If you expect to find people who will understand you, you will grow murderous with disappointment. The best you’ll ever do is to understand yourself, know what it is that you want, and not let the cattle stand in your way.”

— Janet Fitch, White Oleander (via sweetcherrytulips)

Meow Mix

My Favorite Kid's Costume This Halloween

The little man in black.

Mail Time At The Cave Of Cool

There is nothing more fun than getting mail from one of my 'people'. This time my package from Mike Devito of Cultural Compulsion Disorder showed up.

In it was my copy of the Black Dynamite comic book (signed), A D&D comic and my very own figure from the long ago ' The Saga of Crystar' line of action figures (in package!!!) I have a special place to put that in my action figure collection. Thanks again to Mike for being a great friend to the Cave of Cool. Be sure to check out his site. It's a great read everytime.

Another Cool Piece of Scott Burroughs Art

I have already written the first year of this cartoon series in my head. And yes the cat does speak in broken English with a Russian accent.

http://scottburroughs.blogspot.com/

Captain Action

According to the great site, TOY HAVEN, there is going to be a new release of figures and outfits from the 'Captain Action' brand. I so wish I could have had the 1960 originals of those toys but they are really expensive to buy in mint and boxed condition.

About a decade ago, 'Playing Mantis' released a whole new set of 'Captain Action', his alien hippie foe 'Dr Evil' (who didn't spend eight years in evil medical school to be called MISTER EVIL). and sidekick, 'Action Boy'. They also released the outfits that allowed Captain action to take on the identity of famous characters like 'The Phantom', 'Green Hornet', 'Kato', 'The Lone Ranger', and 'Tonto'. I have all of those in my collection.

The following photos (from the Toy Haven site) show the new box design for 'Captain Action' and the 'Spider-Man' outfit that allows C.A. to become the webcrawler. I will be all over these again. I just love the concept and the outfits so much.

If you want to know more about these figures, go read the write-up Alex has done at his site. He has a truly great collection, maybe one of the world's best and takes fantastic photos of everything once he acquires a new piece. It's a site I just love to go over for hours.

Catfish

I had been hearing alot of good about this documentary about a guy named Nev who made contact with a girl named Abby after she had seen one of his photographs in a newspaper. Three months later this girl sent him a painting of his photograph in the mail. Abby is only nine and lived in Michigan - hundreds of miles from Nev's home in New York City.

Nev is in his twenties but he and the girl strike up a friendship. Nev's brother Ariel and his film making partner Henry decide to document Abby and Nev's friendship.

This topic fascinated me because last year I had a six month relationship with a girl named Lisa. At least I think she was a girl because I never saw a picture of her. To be more honest, the pictures she showed me of her were fake and when another blogger she talked with shared that with me, the friendship quickly died. I should have known something was weird when she wouldn't give me her address so I could mail her a package. Just a P.O. box number.

She was never the easiest person to be friends with but she was one of the most interesting person I had ever talked to. She knew alot of popular culture, cartoons, comic books, and movies. She had a fierce intelligence that challenged me on most occasions. She is one of the few people I have ever met who I couldn't finish her sentences in my head, if you understand what that is like.


I never did have all my questions about her answers but looking back it was a fascinating experience. Maybe that is why I found this documentary to be so interesting. As I watched it, I had the same questions about Abby that I did about Lisa. When you share with someone online, there comes a point when you start to wonder if they are really who they say they are. The anonymous nature of online conversation allows one to be anyone they choose to be. If they totally immerse themselves in the character, you can get fooled.

That is the way it was with Lisa. Tiny things didn't add up and when I was shown the pictures she identified as her, on another site (a porn site no less - but she shared no naked pictures) I had to confront her. That is when everything fell apart.

I have always made sure that I was very honest about who I was when talking to someone online or in my blog postings. I want people to like me for me and not for the fake persona I would make up - and with my imagination I COULD make up a character everyone would fall in love with - but what happens when I meet my online friends? That look of disappointment is something I don't want to see ever again. Too many people in my real life have given me that look.

So you can see how interesting I got in following Nev and Abby's relationship. She sent him packages often containing her drawings and artwork. Nev also talks with Abby's mom on the phone occasionally. He, however, only talks to Abby online. Nev calls them his 'Facebook Family'.

Abby's older sister Megan, who is also an artist, has a crush on Nev. By the pictures she seems the same age as Nev. He likes her too and even creates this photoshopped picture of the two of them.


And the packages keep coming. More new paintings, some of the family. Abby's brother Alex helps Megan write a song for Nev which she sings background on. The whole family seems to be growing quite fond of Nev.

Soon Nev and Megan are talking on the phone and flirtatious texts fly back and forth. Nev says that if they meet each other, and the attraction is there, that they would instantly be a couple.

However, Nev begins to grow suspicious when Megan sends him a song she claims is her singing but is the same recording as another singer. Megan posted it on her mom's Facebook page, claiming that it was her original work. Nev, of course is shocked by this. Quote - "They are complete psychopaths! I could have been talking to a guy all this time."


Soon other inconsistencies start to crop up and a frustrated Nev decides to just show up at Abby's house to get his question's answered. He has to know if he has been played all this time.

Like Nev replied when his brother said that these people 'fooled' him, "They didn't fool me. They just told me things I didn't care to question."

It's a fascinating story from the age of social networking that everyone needs to see, especially young people who often have more intense relationships with people online than they ever will with people they see everyday. That is just the nature of the technology we have access too. It's too bad that sometimes using that technology puts us into a position to get hurt.