This is the story of Rodney, the only survivor of the crash of Oceanic flight 815 to escape the Island. I believe this might have something to do with that TV show I've never seen (but Jellio used to watch) Lost. (via Neatorama)

Today on the veg...Knockouts!

Verizon quoted George service at .002 cents per kb. Then they charged him .002 dollars per kb. So he called them. After a 45 minute wait, the conversation turned into a math lesson any adult outside of the Verizon customer service center could understand. Its a 22 minute conversation. But its astounding. I listened to the whole thing (while wrapping gifts), but there is a transcript you can read. The followup letter he received made about as much sense as the phone call. He received credit on his bill, but the rate is now .002 dollars.

Update: After reading about George's adventures with Verizon, Peter realized the same math problem affected his bill. Better check your bills against your service agreement.

This guy is an idiot. He needs to be slapped. I did, and I felt better afterwards. (via the Presurfer)

The Marks and Spencer USB Pole Dancer. What a great Christmas gift idea for your favorite computer nerd! BUT it was recently pulled from stores after customer complaints. And it doesn’t come up under a search of Marks & Spencer’s online catalog. Somebody dropped the ball here. This is a product perfect for “available only online”.

Watch it here.

Saw this yesterday on This Week...Operation Gratitude takes donations of everyday items (CD's, computer flash drives, disposable cameras, trail mix, energy bars, etc) and creates care packages that go to the troops overseas. Seems like a simple, and very practical way to say thanks to the troops. Take a look.

Guess who's going out to buy a Santa suit this afternoon?

Holiday drinking starts this Saturday at 10:00am, and goes until the suit's not red anymore...any takers?

PS: Outside the tri-state area, looks like you still have time in about half the cities listed. (Any Tokyo readers out there?)

- Ever wonder what it would look like if video games had never been invented? Kinda like a floating buffet.
- This weekend's SNL with Annette Bening wasn't bad. Here's one I liked...Two A-Holes at a Nativity Scene
- Jesus...this is so utterly, amazingly, absolutely WRONG!!! I can't believe I'm posting it...oh, just watch.
- A great article by Nora Ephron on Condi Rice, being NF and the search for a middle-ground solution.
- And we're at war, but you want to hear about some crappy-ass snowmonster? Not from this snowman.

Myrrh is currently used in some liniments, healing salves that may be applied to abrasions and other minor skin ailments.

So one guy brought gold, one guy brought frankincense, and one guy brought Neosporin? Was anyone there even injured?

While most pagans like myself are satisfied with a spinning teacup or the Coney Island Cyclone, the religious right is often forced to look a little harder for a vacation destination. Not comfortable to have little Timmy bowing down to Mickey Mouse, those of the religious ilk search out those special places that cater to both an entertainment and a spiritual need.

Since the heathens who read this site would find themselves tossed out of these vacation spots quicker than Joesph Goebbels at a bar mitzvah, I’ve taken it upon myself to show you how the other half has fun. Here then is a list sure to open your ears and convert your souls.