Best. Name. EVER. That Elmer Lynn certainly seemed to live life to the fullest, didn't he? Carpet and chords... that's all one really needs for a happy life. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x45SLNA6gE]
R.I.P.
Farewell to Elmer Lynn Hauldren, better known as the Empire Carpet guy. He was 89.
He was also a decorated war hero, not to mention a baritone singer in the barbershop group, Chordiac Arrest. Five stars.
Fact: Hauldren wrote the Empire jingle himself.
Everybody sing! All together now: five, eight, eight... two, three-hundred... Empiiiiiiire!
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Fab Alert!
Kitchen perfectionists, here's a little dream-come-true: the OCD Chef cutting board.
$25. Not bad. Buy it here.
High Bacteria Levels Found in Ecola Creek
OregonLive.com - Oregon authorities issued a health advisory today for Cannon Beach, after tests showed high levels of bacteria at the mouth of Ecola Creek.
Bwaaahaha! Sorry about the bacteria in your creek, Oregon, but with that name, it's impossible not to laugh... hard.
Frosting-Flavored Vodka? I Say Yum.
The guys at Cupcake Vineyards are now in the vodka biz. They've developed four varieties of Cupcake Vodka: Original, Devil's Food, Chiffon (lemon) and--last but not least--Frosting.
My voracious sweet tooth is excited about this.
Click here to check out some festive and delish Cupcake Vodka cocktail recipes.
Birthday Kiss
Ace Frehley celebrates a big one today, kids. He's 60.
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Wait! I won't pee my pants until I reiterate this...
I really am quite sad that Phoebe Snow left us today. I--the oft-dubbed ice princess herself-- shed a tear... or two... over no more Phoebe. So grateful she left us with her music. How fortunate are we? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTmM9BwRJKg]
Today's Lesson: Weed-whackers Always Win
Two landscapers in Orange, Connecticut engaged in battle today. One ended up in the hospital with a weed-whacker-induced head injury.
One party was arrested for assault... via weed-whacker.
I simply can't continue. I'm totally going to pee my pants. That's all for tonight.
Best. News. Quote. EVER.
Click here to read the rest of the quote and the original story.
Goofy Birthday
Happy birthday to funny lady, Carol Burnett, who turns 78 today.
They're heeeere!
Please enjoy these new TV trailers for The Hangover II. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLk3gFKPIuk&feature=player_embedded]
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R.I.P.
Phoebe Snow--among my all-time fave female vocalists--died this morning of complications from a brain hemmorhage she suffered in January 2010.
You will be deeply missed, Phoebe. Unbridled thanks for sharing your gift with us.
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Clunk.
Damn! That certainly looks painful, no? Meant to show this to you a few weeks ago during my Nashville trip, as I found this gem of a sign in their airport. I quite fancy the stars. I suppose that means it's extra-traumatic. You know that hypothetical baby is completely hypothetically brain-dead now.
One question: Is the little thing on top of its head a kewpie doll type of curl or a Teletubby type transmitter?
Fail!
A 67-year-old Montana man was arrested yesterday for attending a public Easter egg hunt.
Why? He's a convicted sex offender... and one of his victims was at the hunt and recognized him.
He's now being held in a Missoula jail for probation violation.
Ew.
Another Sarkozy/Bruni Pregnancy Rumor
Once again, there's talk that French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, and first lady, singer/songwriter, former model and all-around fabulous betch, Carla Bruni are expecting their first child together. We'll seeeeee.
Fab Alert!
Braun watches are back and better than ever. Clean style, well-made, low-key... in short: fabulous. Minimalist timepiece heaven.
Sheen: Down One Goddess
Warlock Charlie claims that one of his girlfriends (goddesses...whatever), porn actress Bree Olson, has flown the coop. Saturday night, he informed the crowd at his Fort Lauderdale show that Olson broke up with him via text message.
Legend Birthday
Al Pacino: 71
Ella Fitzgerald: 93
Meadowlark Lemon: 79
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Headline of the Day
Happy Easter!
Behold! A sweet Easter lamb cake from the Czech Republic.
If I didn't know any better, I'd say that cake looks a lot like Mary Poppins.
At any rate, Happy Easter to those who are into Easter.
