Politicians get vacations- we can't get a lunch discount?

Minn. Officials Shut Down Voter-Discount Promotion
http://mlnurl.com/1cOM

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Batman Rides a Pony

Bye family pumpkins 2010

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The State of MN says- "you can't incentize voting". Really?

Many times in the past businesses have offered deals and discounts on election day if you had the "I voted" sticker on.- Free Doughnut or Free Starbucks- etc..

Well- the good folks at http://blueplaterestaurantcompany.com/  operators of the Edina Grill- Groveland Tap and other fine restaurants wanted to do something to encourage folks to excise their civic duty.  they were going to offer 25% discount on election day to anyone that came in with the "I voted" sticker.

"Not so Fast" said the MN Secretary of State's office.  They heard of this and contacted the owners and told them- if you do this, we will prosecute you for incentizing voting..

WHAT?

They suddenly care about this enough to want to prosecute a local business owner for a promotion to encourge folks to perform their civic duty? 

The Blue Plate Restaurant Company said nothing about the offer being tied to ANY candidate or issue

What rule are they violating?  Numerous businesses have done offers like this for years- why do they suddenly go all "Law & Order" on it?

Especially considering the MN Secretary of State's office has a law that businesses must give you time off- WITH PAY- to vote.   Minnesota Statutes 204C.04 allows employees to take time off for the time necessary to vote in a state election without a reduction in pay. Last time I checked- getting time off with pay- IS AN INCENTIVE!

This is just RI-COC-ULOUS! 

 Candidates can take THOUSAND sometimes MILLIONS of dollars for their "vote"  BUT God forbid I get 25% off of my "Ham & Eggs scramble" or a "Grill Burger"

in a word this is STUPID!



50 States- 50 Movies

This a pretty cool list of matching up eaach state with a movie that defines it's spirit and/or lifestyle.

Some are obvious- Indiana -- Hoosiers, Georgia -- Gone With the Wind, Iowa -- Field of Dreams
now MN is....... wait for it...........

The Mighty Ducks!

Here is what the writer says- Minnesota -- The Mighty Ducks

Out of all the pairings on this list, this is probably my favorite. No one in America takes hockey as seriously as Minnesotans, and no movie features hockey and Minnesota more prominently than The Mighty Ducks. Gordon Bombay and his rag-tag band of misfits overcome all odds, fly together, and become Pee Wee League champions. Minnesota, be proud of your Mighty Ducks heritage. Even though all the kids have moved on in their acting careers, we can always look back and realize that, no matter how many times we revisit this movie, somehow it never gets old.

I would have said Grumpy Old Men- but it must be the weird Norwegian in me.  I'll take The Mighty Ducks

What about you? What do you think is THE MN movie?

Today's weather forecast..

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If God didn't want us to eat animals- why'd he make them so tasty?

This is just what we get from Cows/Cattle. That's "green" isn't it - nothing is wasted.


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Now that's using your technology in a different way

Check out: "Why Not Ask? Guy Has Obama Sign His iPad" - www.asylum.com

http://www.asylum.com/2010/10/22/president-obama-sign-my-ipad/?icid=asylum-iphone-url




While most people are lucky enough to snap a photo or sneak a handshake, cool, calm and collected Sylvester Cann took it to the next level and whipped out his iPad for President Obama to sign. Not only did Cann get the signature, he started a website devoted to the event itself. Nice going, Sylvester. Might we recommend starting a site on Obama making chicks freak the hell out? Keep reading to see the signature and Obama's Jon Hancock in action.


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Have I mentioned- I'm a fan of multipurpose devices?

Check out: "Remote Control With Bottle Opener Possibly Insults Men Everywhere" - www.asylum.com

http://www.asylum.com/2010/10/20/clicker-universal-remote-bottle-opener/?icid=asylum-iphone-url


Hey, you know how you love watching television, drinking beer and maintaining a sloth-like avoidance of even the most gentle of physical activities?



Well, check it out, Homer Simpson -- the Clicker universal remote was invented just so you could sit on the couch changing channels on your television while opening your beer at the exact same time.



The device's website features unattributed testimonials from men who are either fictional or too ashamed to put their names to statements like, "This may be the greatest invention in the history of all mankind" and "Remember this day, ladies and gentlemen, as the day human ingenuity officially reached its pinnacle."



If you happen to be the sort of guy who likes beer and sports (the website is emblazoned with the word "game companion"), does this insult your intelligence and competence a little bit? (Us, we're waiting until someone makes a bottle opener that's built into the "Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway.")


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Another reason to love Billy Joel

Billy Joel is letting his songs be added to Rock Band 3 video game


http://worthplaying.com/article/2010/10/20/news/77680/

I love how it started- seems in an entertainment weekly review of an episode of the office-
In the episode, Jim and Pam mentioned owning the (fictional) game, Rock Band: Billy Joel. According to Joel, “the critic wrote something like, ‘God forbid that ever should happen.’ So I called my people and said, ‘Get me (on) that Rock Band game.’ Then I wrote the critic, saying that every time I get a check, I’ll give him a little nod.“

The critic says - "Billy Joel has not sent me anything."

Read that here

http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/10/21/billy-joel-rock-band-3-office/?utm_source=TwitterFeed&utm_medium=Twitter





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HEY! THAT GUY STOLE MY IDEA!

I have said for years if I get filthy rich- I'd have a Batman pool.

Well- someone beat me to it

                                                  Son-of-A-Bitch!

NO H8- Wear Purple today- any way you can

The only purple I own is Vikings stuff-not ok for work on a Wednesday so I improvised.





Purple marker and a sticky label

Stop the bullying, show your purple today!


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Love when Judges make them do something!

NY Restaurateur's Sentence: Deliver Pizza To Poor-

http://wcco.com/watercooler/deliver.pizza.poor.2.1969670.html

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Do you think heaven has an Arnold's? Adios Mr.C.!

Tom Bosley- Mr.Cunningham on Happy Days passed at 83

Anyone who grew up in the late 70's early 80's watched this show and wanted Mr.C to be there Dad.

RIP Mrs. Cleaver

Barbara Billingsley passed away at 94. Many remember her as Mrs. Cleaver but I love her for this

The Good Guys! You need to watch this show

Friday nights @8- watch it or set the DVR.

It's a hot load of awesomeness

http://www.fox.com/goodguys/






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Nice Saturday Surprise!

So Krissy needed to go to The Mall(Eden Prairie). I thought- "sure then I get coffee and Nora can play in their cool play area."

Get there and The Sis calls to chat and says "so Marin and I are heading to Eden Prairie..."

I say- "guess where I am?"

We hooked up- the cousins played- and all "shopping agendas" were completed.

"pretty nice little Saturday!"


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Just another example of "Funny, but not appropriate for work."

This video got an exec with Tribune Media suspended. Not because he was in it- because he he sent it out on company email. WTF?

Some people are just not smart! The video is however- VERY FUNNY!

ENJOY!


VH1 Reality Show Bus Crashes In California Causing Major Slut Spill

This is why I don't chase cats... While drunk.

Police: Drunk Woman Chasing Cat Falls Out Window

http://wcco.com/watercooler/drunk.cat.chase.2.1962324.html

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This wouldn't happen in Norway. They would just shout "SKOL!"

Check out: "Finnish Anchorman Fired After Drinking a Beer During Live TV Report" - www.asylum.com

http://www.asylum.com/2010/10/14/finnish-broadcaster-kimmo-wilska-fired-after-drinking-a-beer-on-live-tv/?icid=asylum-iphone-url

In what turned out to be his last on-air report, Scandinavian anchorman Kimmo Wilska carried out a rather amusing prank that unfortunately got him oh-so-very-fired.

As he narrates over footage of beers being poured, the camera quickly cuts back to the studio to show Kimmo, beer in hand, the amber nectar dribbling out of the top.



He says it was a joke for the crew's amusement, which wasn't meant to be aired, but his bosses failed to see the funny side, promptly giving him the boot.



Known as "Finland's Barry White" because of his sonorous voice, a Facebook support group has already sprung up, defending Kimmo.

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Nora is just soo adorable!

Her favorite greeting has become- "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!". It's fun to hear everyday.

Today on the ride home she said it and then added something new. She also sang the happy birthday sone to me.

Ok everyone- 1-2-3--- AAAAWWWW! soo adorable!


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That's right- Batman is on top!

As he should be.

click the title for the full story!

Hey Purina One!

Thanks for the delicious food that keeps me strong and healthy





My Daddy was wondering though- do you have a non stinky breath formula? He says mine is like stinky feet wrapped in moldy cheese.

Let me know- thanks!

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Just cause she's soo cute!

Love my Smoochie!




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Can't say coco puffs are good for you..

But you can say "Steve Politicalguy" kicks puppies for votes and no one can do a thing.

UGH!

http://wcco.com/local/political.campaign.advertisement.2.1957628.html

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Now that just spoils my fun!

Time to play

What is in my mouth?





Submit your guesses answer posted tomorrow.


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I love Grover!

Fun at Deardorf's Orchard- I didn't know you could pick cider?!

OK- Johnny Depp has now passed The Fonz on the Cool Scale!

Johnny Depp got a letter from a little girl asking for Captain Jack to help her "mutiny" at her school
Johnny didn't just reply- he showed up at her school as Captain Jack Sparrow!

Man!- If Batman or Han Solo would have shown up at my school in response to a fan letter- I would've peed my pants.

Here's the story and some amature video of the event.




Johnny Depp (aka: Captain Jack Sparrow) Surprises Schoolchildren
By Krista Westervelt on Gather.com

Actor Johnny Depp surprised a group of British schoolchildren on Tuesday. Depp visited the Meridian Primary School in Greenwich dressed as his “Pirates of the Caribbean” character, Captain Jack Sparrow.

Depp has been filming the latest movie in the series at the 18th Century Old Naval College, and took time out from his schedule to visit the children.

The visit was not a completely random one, though. Nine-year-old Meridian student Beatrice Delap had written a letter to Captain Jack Sparrow, requesting his presence:

“Captain Jack Sparrow,

“At Meridian on old Woolwich Road we a[sic] all a bunch of budding young pirates. Normally we’re a right handful but we’re having trouble mutiny-ing against the teachers! We’d love it if you could come and help!

“from Beatrice Delap aged 9 a budding pirate

“PS. We have a plentiful supply of rum!”


Beatrice got a hug from Depp when he arrived, and was told, “Maybe we shouldn’t mutiny today ‘cos there are police outside monitoring me.”

Sounds like Captain Jack may have been more interested in the potential rum than the potential mutiny.

Why a primary school would stock rum, though, is still a mystery. Perhaps it is for the teachers to consume after dealing with students who are “a right handful.”

No matter what, Beatrice Delap sounds like a clever girl; and she is most likely the school hero for getting Johnny Depp to visit Meridian dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Way to go Tara! When do I get my Pants?

The Wife's Cousin Tara- she is quite the fashion designer. She has had some great showings and response to her bridal couture.

Today the local paper did a front page feature on her- click the title to check it out.

way to go Tara!!

Students Say $86K Fine For Party Is 'Obnoxious'

WOW! looks like the city of Madison does not want to be known as Mad-Town anymore.

http://wcco.com/local/students.fined.party.2.1949081.html

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I wish The Lever could come too

Conan's new show is coming to TBS in about a month- looking forward to it!

Too bad he won't be able to give us- THE WALKER LEVER!!!




CLASSIC!

Please add as part of your Zombie Plan

If you do not have a Zombie Plan- May God have mercy on your soul.

This just screams CLASS AND SASS!

Check out: "Man Goes to McDonald's Drive-Thru ... on a Horse" - www.asylum.com

http://www.asylum.com/2010/10/01/man-goes-to-mcdonalds-drive-thru-on-a-horse/?icid=asylum-iphone-url


They call him "The Lone Rider." Why? Well, first, no one knows his real name, and, second, he went to pick up a Big Mac and fries while riding a horse.



The equine incident was caught on camera by a couple of McDonald's customers in the U.K., who were charmingly excited about the stranger's unusual mode of transportation.



As you'll hear in the YouTube clip below, they egg on the hungry equestrian, shouting "Get a Big Mac and fries, mate, go for it!" as well as asking whether he has a cup holder.



The staff of this branch of McDonald's remained professional and dignified as they served the fast-food-loving jockey his order. They even gave him a free bag of carrot sticks for his steed.



Check out this unique piece of horseplay below.


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How did I not know about this???

Check out: "400 Mattresses Topple in Domino Record" - www.asylum.com

http://www.asylum.com/2010/10/04/400-mattresses-topple-in-domino-record/?icid=asylum-iphone-url


A group in the U.K. has broken the world record for the largest human-mattress domino fall.



After four months of planning, 400 mattresses were lined up and toppled this weekend, each held by someone who fell to the floor with their respective bedding.



Organizers Palatine Beds, owned by the Newcastle City Council, had expected to break the current record (which stood at 256) easily by toppling 301 mattresses -- but just two weeks ago, a team in New York knocked over 380.



As a result they were forced to increase the mattress count. But, because not enough participants had come forward, they also had to improvise by getting the first two rows of people to pick their mattresses up and quickly run around to rejoin the end of the line.



In total it took just three minutes and 41 seconds for all 400 mattresses to fall. Check below to see the stunt in action.


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Man! That's ALOT of Spam

And Chili!

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Had a good day!

Spent lots of Daddy time with Nora today

I make great jewelry





SLIDE!






In the yard





Now- cuddling then nighty-night!



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Batman and the Bear!

Love this pic




Looks like something I would have done in Mr. Zander's art class in sixth grade.

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Don't think it's gonna save her 15% on car insurance.

Woman Finds Dried Gecko In Can Of Nuts

http://wcco.com/watercooler/gecko.can.nuts.2.1940739.html

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A legend has passed.



Stephen J. Cannell, one of the most successful television producers of the '70s, '80s and '90s, died on Thursday (Sept. 30) evening. He was 69. The cause of death was complications from melanoma. A statement on Cannell's official website reads, "With profound sadness, we have to announce that our dear friend and colleague, Stephen Cannell, has lost a brave fight against cancer. He passed away at his home last night. He will be missed beyond measure by the Cannell Team and all of us who had the privilege and the plain good luck to know and work with him. »

Sad- If you grew up in the 80's and watched TV- this guy was why it was GOOD!

See his credits here- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004798/filmoyear









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