http://tech.yahoo.com/news/macworld/20090423/tc_macworld/babyshakerappapprovedthenremoved_1
Did anyone else see this article about an IPhone app that was recently scratched by Apple after some public outcry over it being in incredibly poor taste? Here's the description of the app from the article:
"Developed by Sikalosoft, Baby Shaker features a crude drawing of a baby, and the object of the game is to stop the baby from crying by shaking the iPhone until red X's appear over the baby's eyes. The description of Baby Shaker read: 'On a plane, on the bus, in a theater. Babies are everywhere you don’t want them to be! They’re always distracting you from preparing for that big presentation at work with their incessant crying. Before Baby Shaker there was nothing you could do about it.'"
I know the Hartattack Kid is laughing somewhere in Vermont because he hates babies and is the sort of person who would find this amusing. I don't, but he does. He also doesn't like dogs. What a cold-hearted SOB!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Our Trip Back East
Priya and I recently visited Maryland and North Carolina. We started our trip in Maryland where we spent a couple days on the Eastern Shore with Nan and Uncle Joe. While we were there, we went on several long drives out into the countryside. Here are some photos of the Eastern Shore in its current state of being.
These next two photos are of Wye Island. Wye Island is a "Natural Resource Management Area," whatever that means. My poking around on the internet revealed this synopsis concerning the history of Wye Island:
"For over 300 years, Wye Island was privately owned and managed for agricultural use, including tobacco and wheat farming. Two of the most noteworthy owners were William Paca [interesting sidebar, Priya and I were married at the William Paca House in Annapolis] and Charles Beale Bordley. Mr. Paca, third governor of Maryland and one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, owned half of the island north of Dividing Creek. Mr. Bordley was a distinguished lawyer and jurist who owned half of the island south of Dividing Creek. In the 1770's Mr. Bordley gave up his law career to devote his life to farming and make Wye Island totally self-sufficient. Under Mr. Bordley's control, the island prospered with its own vineyards, orchards, textile production, brick yard, and even its own brewery.
Eventually the island was sold off into at least 13 separate farms. The most influential owners were Glenn and Jacqueline Stewart. Ultimately they owned eight of the thirteen farms and turned Wye Island into a cattle ranch. The Stewart's built the hunting lodge (Duck House), which remains today on Granary Creek. In the mid 1970's the encroaching threat of residential development forced the State of Maryland to purchase the island to ensure its preservation."
Priya likes Mr. Bordley's definition of "self-sufficient," which is broad enough to include vineyards and a brewery. Having tasted wines made on the Eastern Shore, I understand why the vineyards didn't stick. While we were in Annapolis during our trip, we bought a bottle of "Gollywobbler Red," which is red wine produced by St. Michaels Winery. To our dismay, the wine tasted like Concord grape juice, which would have been fine if we were shopping for something to serve to children to make them go to sleep. Priya and I resolved that it should be called "Alcoholic Grape Juice. Great for Mixing!" and then we would have known not to buy it. Later, we examined the label more closely and found that it read: "This fun, fruit-forward wine is made with a combination of Concord grapes and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. A great picnic red with hints of lime and lemon. Drink it well chilled over crushed ice, or as a spritzer or martini." There you go. Always read the fine print.
If you want to visit Wye Island, the official website recommends that you bring bug spray.
In North Carolina we visited John, Kristen and Baby Rosie, and were joined by Mom and Dad, Jason and Marina, and Marc and Deanna. Here are some photos from that part of the trip.
Victory!
Don't worry Rosie, you're not related to him.
Rosie likes keeping her shoes on her hands. I don't know why but it's cute.
Don't let the pose fool you. He's neither strong nor muscular.
Why the grimace, Mr. Sandman?
These next two photos are of Wye Island. Wye Island is a "Natural Resource Management Area," whatever that means. My poking around on the internet revealed this synopsis concerning the history of Wye Island:
"For over 300 years, Wye Island was privately owned and managed for agricultural use, including tobacco and wheat farming. Two of the most noteworthy owners were William Paca [interesting sidebar, Priya and I were married at the William Paca House in Annapolis] and Charles Beale Bordley. Mr. Paca, third governor of Maryland and one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, owned half of the island north of Dividing Creek. Mr. Bordley was a distinguished lawyer and jurist who owned half of the island south of Dividing Creek. In the 1770's Mr. Bordley gave up his law career to devote his life to farming and make Wye Island totally self-sufficient. Under Mr. Bordley's control, the island prospered with its own vineyards, orchards, textile production, brick yard, and even its own brewery.
Eventually the island was sold off into at least 13 separate farms. The most influential owners were Glenn and Jacqueline Stewart. Ultimately they owned eight of the thirteen farms and turned Wye Island into a cattle ranch. The Stewart's built the hunting lodge (Duck House), which remains today on Granary Creek. In the mid 1970's the encroaching threat of residential development forced the State of Maryland to purchase the island to ensure its preservation."
Priya likes Mr. Bordley's definition of "self-sufficient," which is broad enough to include vineyards and a brewery. Having tasted wines made on the Eastern Shore, I understand why the vineyards didn't stick. While we were in Annapolis during our trip, we bought a bottle of "Gollywobbler Red," which is red wine produced by St. Michaels Winery. To our dismay, the wine tasted like Concord grape juice, which would have been fine if we were shopping for something to serve to children to make them go to sleep. Priya and I resolved that it should be called "Alcoholic Grape Juice. Great for Mixing!" and then we would have known not to buy it. Later, we examined the label more closely and found that it read: "This fun, fruit-forward wine is made with a combination of Concord grapes and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. A great picnic red with hints of lime and lemon. Drink it well chilled over crushed ice, or as a spritzer or martini." There you go. Always read the fine print.
If you want to visit Wye Island, the official website recommends that you bring bug spray.
In North Carolina we visited John, Kristen and Baby Rosie, and were joined by Mom and Dad, Jason and Marina, and Marc and Deanna. Here are some photos from that part of the trip.
Victory!
Don't worry Rosie, you're not related to him.
Rosie likes keeping her shoes on her hands. I don't know why but it's cute.
Don't let the pose fool you. He's neither strong nor muscular.
Why the grimace, Mr. Sandman?
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Breaking Hollywood Insider News
I learned some interesting news yesterday that may be of interest to those of you who know my good friend Bronas Van Flugen Helsen (you may also know him by his professional names...The Riverboat King and Carl Hungus). Bronasty told me yesterday that he will be a "recurring character" on a reality TV show that has been picked up by the G4 channel. He will be filming in Vegas next month. I think the show is going to follow a bunch of professional gamblers who live in Vegas and try to act like the guys from Entourage. The producers actually wanted Jonuts to be a primary character on the show--a more svelte Turtle perhaps?--but he refused. He apparently values dignity more than I do. I told him that he needs to become one of those people who makes a career out of being on reality TV shows. Like maybe he could parlay this show into an appearance on I Love New York. (In case you have no idea what I'm talking about: http://www.vh1.com/video/browse/index.jhtml?id=2004.) I really think he can pull off a career in reality TV. And I would watch every minute of it.
Follow the Riverboat King's blog and maybe he'll post official details about it. I'll be sure to advise you of the airing of this show before it happens.
Follow the Riverboat King's blog and maybe he'll post official details about it. I'll be sure to advise you of the airing of this show before it happens.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
I'm Going Vegetarian
I'm going to see if I can go vegetarian for a month. Why? Mostly to see if I can do it. I also feel like I eat way way too much meat and not enough vegetables. I want to see how I feel after a month of not eating meat. Who knows, maybe I'll feel great and decide to keep it going. Anyway, one month from today will be my brother Nate's rehearsal dinner. I'm not going to eat meat until then. Who thinks I can make it? (Priya, sorry for not discussing this with you first. I will still cook meat for you if you decide to not go with me on this journey.)
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