so many heros so little time

"For me, it is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan

National Karaoke League

"If you’ve ever belted out Journey at the top of your lungs or totally owned on a group version of Sweet Caroline, then the National Karaoke League is for you! The National Karaoke League (or NKL) is competitive coed team-based karaoke for adults who love to have some fun and rock the mic.

The inaugural division is open for registration in Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas. But you don't have to be a world class musician to have a great time in the National Karaoke League! Our league encourages everyone to sing and meet new people over the silliest "sport" in the world.

The season starts Wednesday, March 5th at 8pm with a Get-To-Know-Your-Team Night, and continues every Wednesday in March and April, concluding with the Finals and End of Season Party on April 30th. Our league home is the Bennigan's Grill and Tavern at 301 Barton Springs Dr. and they're providing league members with some great specials:
-$2 domestics
-$2 margaritas
-$2 long islands
-$2 cosmos
-$3 select appetizers
...but only for people in their NKL league t-shirt!

Check out our website at http://www.nationalkaraokeleague.com and get registered today! Our first division will be capped at 48 members, so sign up soon and start singing in your shower, because you won't want to miss your chance to join the National Karaoke League! "

religion makes me laugh

Trans-Atlantic Cables Cut

Arthur C. Clark's Songs of Distant Earth has a sub-plot in which intelligent lobster-like creatures cut the undersea communication cables with their claws. Then they wrap them around their wrists and wear them as trophy-jewelry.

The photo below shows a similar lobster-like creature attempting to consume a Volkswagen Beetle while a family watches, unable to stop the creature.

My new Faith

With millions, if not thousands, of devout worshippers, the Church of the FSM is widely considered a legitimate religion, even by its opponents - mostly fundamentalist Christians, who have accepted that our God has larger balls than theirs.

Some claim that the church is purely a thought experiment, satire, illustrating that Intelligent Design is not science, but rather a pseudoscience manufactured by Christians to push Creationism into public schools. These people are mistaken. The Church of FSM is real, totally legit, and backed by hard science. Anything that comes across as humor or satire is purely coincidental."

Wild Basin, Austin

February 16 , Saturday

Flintknapping 10 am-12 pm
Make your first arrowhead with J. C. Pollard. Learn how to safely work stone into points of varying styles. Tools, safety glasses and knapping materials provided. Ages 13+; $6 per person.


February 20 , Wednesday

Moonlighting with Total Lunar Eclipse 8-10 pm
Enjoy a spectacular view of the full moon rise and the lunar eclipse from the overlook of Wild Basin. Learn about the different moon phases, science, legends, and lore with the knowledgeable volunteers of the Austin Astronomical Society. You may want to bring a small flashlight, water, and a cushion. $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and ages 5-12. Reservations required.

http://www.wildbasin.org/index.lasso?ref=calender

Hack your Wine

A metal hanger works (poorly) as a corkscrew. Unwind the hanger and use the coiled part to screw into the cork. Pull. pull more. Ask a friend to help pull. Fall down, laugh, etc., etc., etc.