Stones
 

http://www.msnbc.com/news/931048.asp?vts=062520031105

Playing a Toronto airforce base on July 30th. Apparently this is an attempt to counter the effect that SARS has had on tourism, etc.

Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister John Manley breathlessly boasted of how the midweek event’s potential drawing power, with a ticket priced at $16 (U.S.), should provide “the biggest invasion of Canada by the United States since the war of 1812.”

Those Canucks sure are a nutty fucking bunch.

:D

Avatar advice - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
 

if I had posted under one of my mean socks I'd say fuck you with a stick, but since this is my constructive sock I'll only say that I always liked the burger moniker, and just think the avatar could be better. somehow, it detracts from a very very good moniker. thank you.

Playboy's Signs of the Times
 

New research shows that there may be a link between the size of their models and the state of the nation.

"Playboy Models' Curves May Be Sign of the Times"
By E. J. Mundell

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - "Boom or bust" may take on new meaning as researchers theorize a link between U.S. economic conditions and subtle changes in Playboy centerfold physiques.

According to researchers, a comparison of the faces and figures of Playmates of the Year from 1960 to 2000 suggests men may prefer stronger-looking women in hard times, and softer, more vulnerable types when bull markets resume.

"In short, we want someone to have fun with when times are good, and we want someone to take care of us -- and themselves -- when times are bad," said psychology researcher Dr. Terry F. Pettijohn II, of Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania.

The study, co-authored by undergraduate student Brian Jungeberg, was presented earlier this month at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, in Atlanta.

Previous research has suggested that ideals of beauty and sexual attractiveness change between cultures and over time. A handful of studies have discerned a slight trend toward thinner bodies among both Playmates and Miss America (news - web sites) contestants over the past few decades.

However, according to Pettijohn, his study is the first to consider "how social and economic conditions may have influenced these changes."

In their research, Pettijohn and Jungeberg created an annual "hard times measure" by tracking changes in U.S. statistics on unemployment, marriage, homicide and other factors for the years 1960 through 2000.

Then, using clear, front-on photographs of Playboy Playmates of the Year for each of those 40 years, the two researchers made precise measurements of key face and body dimensions.

Comparing models over the years, the researchers discovered that, in hard times, Playmates tended to be slightly older, heavier and taller, with larger waists and bigger waist-to-hip ratios. Smaller eyes -- a feature linked to "stronger" faces -- were also predominant.

Full text: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...yboy_curves_dc

Avatar advice
 

Ok, see now, I asked for suggestions for my Avatar. How is this a suggestion for me? This is about me god dammit.

Sheesh.

Damn newbies.

Bridezilla
 

Oh yeah? Well, maybe you and EvenOdds should spend a little time on the I'm a Mean Jerk Board. I think you'll both fit in just fine over there.

Bridezilla
 

When you say "jib", do you mean figuratively or literally?

Bridezilla
 

Mean Jerk Board??!? Cite, please?

Gift?
 

You are going to have a few different opportunities to give baby gifts.

A nice gift for the wedding reception would be something that enables them to set up their household like a set of bistro plates from Williams-Sonoma or Target or nice sheets and towels.

Bridezilla
 

Hey, look, I was just trying to be helpful, not pick a fight or anything. I mean, I would think you'd want to fix what was surely a typo. But since you're taking it so personally, you can go lick your own pussy.

Gift?
 

How about good old sexy his and hers sateen finish lingerie? With monograms so that they can tell what belongs to whom, if you get my drift.

Bridezilla
 

Are you telling me to get lost?

That is sooooooo like you, Flower, always pushing people around and telling them what they can and cannot drink.

Even(mojito-free since '00)Odds

Bridezilla
 

FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF, YOU HATHATASSJACKHATASSJACK.

Bridezilla
 

Because he can! Ba Dum CHING!

Avatar advice
 

OK. Since it's all about YOU today, how about something NOT cat related. Quite frankly the kitty in the cereal box made me queasy. WAY WAY too cutesy. How about Homer Simp....oh no, I guess not. How about a picture of Brad Pitt or George Clooney...ah, maybe not appropriate, OK, how about a hot picture of Sandra Day O'Connor with the head of Sean Connery and then you could be Sandra Day O'Connery. You know, as long as we're trying to mix Justices with characters - that was what we were doing right?

Mojitos?
 

What's the sudden fixation with this drink? I see it referred to in articles, emails from friends and magazines more and more. I have enjoyed a mojito or ten in my time, but would hardly say it qualifies for the current attention its getting. Am I missing some pop culture reference Has the mojito appeared in some comedy de jour with which I'm not familiar? Or is this just another one of those trendy words which has come into vogue?

S(Just curious)D