After hearing about the lame mock amptp.com site (trust me it isn't funny, so don't waste your time because I already did it for you) I decided to view the real amptp.org site. Not only is it more interesting than the lame jokes it is also a far better designed site than the wga.org site. Also the AMPTP site is far easier to navigate and search for facts. If this were an election the AMPTP would have my vote because I gave up trying to figure out what it was the WGA's facts were. One page on the AMPTP site that I really apreciated was the Dollars & Sense page. I encourage anyone to find a page on the wga.org site comparable to the simplicity of this page. The problem is, since this is not an election no one will visit the AMPTP site but instead visit the amptp.com site (which like I said is not funny). I will post the link for the AMPTP.org site once more here
Fact quote "In 2006, the average MPAA film cost over $100 million to produce, market and distribute in the domestic market, and approximately another $40 million if released overseas."
Again this is how much it costs and has nothing to do with the paycheck that the "Moguls" make. In fact that $140 million has to do more with the talent and their paychecks.
http://www.amptp.org/index.html
Friday, December 14, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Elf Yourself!!
We love uncle David!!!! He's the best....and here are his little elves!!
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1358073151
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1358073151
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Huckabee Hucks Up?
In order to win, Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee could no longer afford to sit on the sidelines and rely on the "nice guy, harmless" vote. As his numbers begin to rise he has to take steps to be taken seriously and look to engage the national frontrunners in some kind of debate that will distinguish him from the rest of the pack. Instead, he takes a cheap shot at Romney, in an effort to attract the uninformed masses that populate certain segments of the Republican Party. I think this is big mistake on his part, and if he continues to snipe at those who can win, his campaign will derail and he will be on the outside looking in once the primaries move west. Come on, Huck - give us something to believe in other than distrusting Mormons! There is plenty of that going around.
Huckabee Questions Mormons' Belief
Dec 11 10:23 PM US/EasternBy LIBBY QUAIDAssociated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, an ordained Southern Baptist minister, asks in an upcoming article, "Don't Mormons believe that Jesus and the devil are brothers?"
The article, to be published in Sunday's New York Times Magazine, says Huckabee asked the question after saying he believes Mormonism is a religion but doesn't know much about it. His rival Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, is a member of the Mormon church, which is known officially as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The authoritative Encyclopedia of Mormonism, published in 1992, does not refer to Jesus and Satan as brothers. It speaks of Jesus as the son of God and of Satan as a fallen angel, which is a Biblical account. LINK
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Letdown
Being a proud member of the "Indy" generation (Post Star-Wars) I am a bit offended by this piece of crap poster they have just released for the new Indy flick. It looks amateurish and animated....
Thoughts?
When you're a Jet
Message to Jets: Your butts are grass, and Pats are lawnmowers
Some suggested titles for Sunday's Patriots-Jets game.
Photosynthesis II
The Payback Bowl
Cameragate: This Time It's For Real
Darth Belichick: Revenge of the SithRat: The Sequel
Monday, December 10, 2007
My Niece the Vet
I know it is a well-worn pastime to brag about your children or nieces and nephews about how smart they are, how fast they are progressing, etc...
Well, allow me to indulge myself. I have the most wonderful little niece named Eiley- red-headed and adorable. IF she had turned out to be a dummy, no worries... She is cute enough to make it anywhere! Eiley lives out in the country, and even though it is 2007 and her father makes a good living, sometimes you have to learn how to do things on your own. Eiley is not able to communicate yet, but she loves to watch Animal Planet - who knew she was learning at the same time?! Eiley has plenty of animals around her, and it has become pretty obvious that she will be a veterinarian. Eiley has been placed in charge of the family's two St. Bernard dogs, and knowing the mountain life, it was only a matter of time before the girl dog got knocked up! Above is a picture of my two-year old niece checking the dog's dilation and preparing to deliver puppies! Can you see how excited she is! We are so proud of her, and I defy anyone to give me another example of a toddler delivering puppies!
Friday, December 7, 2007
RonPaul Duped!
Oh this is hilarious. First, explain to me why Ron Paul supporters are buying a blimp, and why isn't he stopping them? Second, why weren't they suspicious when they actually received $400,000 in pledges FROM RONPAUL SUPPORTERS!!! Alarm bells should have been going off all over, but RonPaul people everywhere seem to be caught up in the Perot populist fantasy.
Ron Paul Blimp Project Pleads for Funds
December 06, 2007 - FreeMarketNews.com
A plea has gone up on a website dedicated to the rental of a blimp to promote the presidential hopes of limited-government candidate Ron Paul (R-Tex). The site can be seen here: RonPaulBlimp.comThe statement reads:"We must receive $200,000 in sponsorships by midnight on Friday for the blimp to be in Boston by December 15th! Please sponsor the Ron Paul Blimp Tour now!"As of the morning of December 6th, the site stated it had received $119,775 in donations plus $5,500 in wire transfer purchases. While $125,000 is fairly substantial, at least another $75,000 must be raised if the private project is to meet its goals.This is a far cry from the $400,000 plus that had supposedly been pledged for the blimp, much of which has not yet been collected and is thought now to be questionable at best. There are even Internet reports that the project come under sustained attack by those wishing to inflate the totals with an eye toward damaging its credibility. Some of the e-mails addresses reveal derogatory sentiments, according to sources, but it was presumed several days ago that the majority of pledges were sound. LINK
I didn't know RonPaul tomfoolery was such a widespread web pasttime....
Ron Paul Blimp Project Pleads for Funds
December 06, 2007 - FreeMarketNews.com
A plea has gone up on a website dedicated to the rental of a blimp to promote the presidential hopes of limited-government candidate Ron Paul (R-Tex). The site can be seen here: RonPaulBlimp.comThe statement reads:"We must receive $200,000 in sponsorships by midnight on Friday for the blimp to be in Boston by December 15th! Please sponsor the Ron Paul Blimp Tour now!"As of the morning of December 6th, the site stated it had received $119,775 in donations plus $5,500 in wire transfer purchases. While $125,000 is fairly substantial, at least another $75,000 must be raised if the private project is to meet its goals.This is a far cry from the $400,000 plus that had supposedly been pledged for the blimp, much of which has not yet been collected and is thought now to be questionable at best. There are even Internet reports that the project come under sustained attack by those wishing to inflate the totals with an eye toward damaging its credibility. Some of the e-mails addresses reveal derogatory sentiments, according to sources, but it was presumed several days ago that the majority of pledges were sound. LINK
I didn't know RonPaul tomfoolery was such a widespread web pasttime....
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Kyl Is Number 2
Longtime Arizona Republicans will attest to this little secret.... Jon Kyl is not only the better senator from the State of Arizona, but he may be the best in the country. Despite his latest close-shave election, Kyl has an admirable record of service and adherence to conservative ideals. His name is always mentioned when high-level positions are open, yet he remains serving in the national shadow of McCain. Its nice to see him getting some recognition and added responsibility. Today he was elected Minority Whip, the #2 spot in the Republican Senate leadership. Its worth mentioning that AZ can now boast one of the most distinguished and powerful Senate delegations in the country. LINK
Rush Gushes Mitt
Rush is in the midst of gushing all over this morning's Mitt Romney "I Am Mormon Hear Me Roar" speech. In Rush's words, "Romney is taking the long-view" of American history - who we are, how we got here; and the vital role religion played in that journey. The speech seems to be a success, but time will tell if it achieves iconic status and the turning point in Romney's campaign.
All of this makes me think of a line from The Departed ...
Frank Costello: I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me. Years ago we had the church. That was only a way of saying - we had each other. The Knights of Columbus were real head-breakers; true guineas. They took over their piece of the city. Twenty years after an Irishman couldn't get a fucking job, we had the presidency. May he rest in peace. That's what the niggers don't realize. If I got one thing against the black chappies, it's this - no one gives it to you. You have to take it.
Could it happen?
All of this makes me think of a line from The Departed ...
Frank Costello: I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me. Years ago we had the church. That was only a way of saying - we had each other. The Knights of Columbus were real head-breakers; true guineas. They took over their piece of the city. Twenty years after an Irishman couldn't get a fucking job, we had the presidency. May he rest in peace. That's what the niggers don't realize. If I got one thing against the black chappies, it's this - no one gives it to you. You have to take it.
Could it happen?
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