Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saying Goodbye
It is with deep regret that we inform the readers of the blog that Mark Yannone died on 17 July 2009. Pursuant to his wishes, there will be no memorial or service. Anyone wishing to send letters to the family may send them via email to cherieyannone@aol.com. All notes to the family will be delivered directly.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Keep a dozen spares in the trunk
It's got "useless" written all over it ... at least it should have.
The WTF Blanket
The WTF Blanket
Peaceful rehabilitation
Inmates in the Philippines are given a chance to participate in a different form of rehabilitation.
I Need a Hero
I Need a Hero
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
A Guinness World Record for dressing really badly
How many T-shirts can you wear at the same time, Bunky?
Matt McAllister gets dressed in Phoenix, Arizona
Matt McAllister gets dressed in Phoenix, Arizona
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Driving in mysterious Phoenix
Only someone from the Phoenix area would understand ...
1. Phoenix actually consists of Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tolleson, Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Laveen, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and half of the Mexican border.
2. The morning rush hour is from 4:00 a.m. to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 9:00 p.m. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On Loop 101, your speed is expected to match the highway number. Anything less is considered "wussy."
4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Phoenix has its own version of traffic rules. For example, cars and trucks with the loudest mufflers go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires go second. However, in the East Valley, SUV-driving, cell-phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.
5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended.
6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's an offense that can get you shot.
7. Road construction is permanent in Phoenix. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment during the middle of the night, just to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting.
8. Watch carefully for road hazards such as drunks, dogs, barrels, cones, cats, mattresses, shredded tires, rabbits, vultures, javelinas, roadrunners, and the coyotes feeding on any of these.
9. Maricopa Freeway, Papago Freeway, and the "I-10" are the same road. SR 202 is the same road as The Red Mountain Freeway. Dunlap and Olive are the same street too. Northern and Shea are the same street. Also Glendale Avenue becomes Lincoln Drive. Jefferson becomes Washington, but they are not the same street. I-17 is also called The Black Canyon Freeway as well as The Veterans Memorial Highway. The Superstition Freeway is also known as US 60. The 101, 202, and 303 remain a large mystery to most of us. It is not yet determined if there is a Red Mountain and a San Tan or just a Red/Tan Mountain. The SR 51 has recently been renamed the Piestewa Freeway because Squaw Peak Parkway was too easy to pronounce. SR 101 is also the Pima Freeway except west of I-17, which is also The Black Canyon Freeway and The Veterans Memorial Highway. Lastly, Thunderbird Road becomes Cactus Road, but Cactus Road doesn't become Thunderbird Road because it dead ends at a mountain.
10. If someone has a turn signal on, wave him to the shoulder immediately to let him know it has been "accidentally activated."
11. If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55-65 mph zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be flipped off accordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot.
12. For summer driving, it is advisable to wear potholders on your hands.
13. Please note that there are many, MANY more parts to the phenomenon of driving in Phoenix -- like the 4-cars-through-a-red-light rule -- but these will get you acquainted with our unique life on the road.
1. Phoenix actually consists of Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tolleson, Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Laveen, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and half of the Mexican border.
2. The morning rush hour is from 4:00 a.m. to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 9:00 p.m. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On Loop 101, your speed is expected to match the highway number. Anything less is considered "wussy."
4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Phoenix has its own version of traffic rules. For example, cars and trucks with the loudest mufflers go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires go second. However, in the East Valley, SUV-driving, cell-phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.
5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended.
6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's an offense that can get you shot.
7. Road construction is permanent in Phoenix. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment during the middle of the night, just to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting.
8. Watch carefully for road hazards such as drunks, dogs, barrels, cones, cats, mattresses, shredded tires, rabbits, vultures, javelinas, roadrunners, and the coyotes feeding on any of these.
9. Maricopa Freeway, Papago Freeway, and the "I-10" are the same road. SR 202 is the same road as The Red Mountain Freeway. Dunlap and Olive are the same street too. Northern and Shea are the same street. Also Glendale Avenue becomes Lincoln Drive. Jefferson becomes Washington, but they are not the same street. I-17 is also called The Black Canyon Freeway as well as The Veterans Memorial Highway. The Superstition Freeway is also known as US 60. The 101, 202, and 303 remain a large mystery to most of us. It is not yet determined if there is a Red Mountain and a San Tan or just a Red/Tan Mountain. The SR 51 has recently been renamed the Piestewa Freeway because Squaw Peak Parkway was too easy to pronounce. SR 101 is also the Pima Freeway except west of I-17, which is also The Black Canyon Freeway and The Veterans Memorial Highway. Lastly, Thunderbird Road becomes Cactus Road, but Cactus Road doesn't become Thunderbird Road because it dead ends at a mountain.
10. If someone has a turn signal on, wave him to the shoulder immediately to let him know it has been "accidentally activated."
11. If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55-65 mph zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be flipped off accordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot.
12. For summer driving, it is advisable to wear potholders on your hands.
13. Please note that there are many, MANY more parts to the phenomenon of driving in Phoenix -- like the 4-cars-through-a-red-light rule -- but these will get you acquainted with our unique life on the road.
Monday, June 8, 2009
High Automation, High Transparency
And the price? Well, we don't talk about that.
Velcome to Very Visible VolksVagonVerks
Velcome to Very Visible VolksVagonVerks
Sunday, June 7, 2009
... or should I save him for dessert?
Hmmm ...
"Somehow it just is not the same as getting your chompers on a whole fresh zebra ass, so fresh it's still running away ..." ~ Ian J. Peters
"Somehow it just is not the same as getting your chompers on a whole fresh zebra ass, so fresh it's still running away ..." ~ Ian J. Peters
Friday, June 5, 2009
Men at Work
This is the result of years of training to keep one's eyes on one's own desk.
It won't be long now ...
It won't be long now ...
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
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