*Sigh*.....

Tempest in a tea cup....

German brothel ad angers Muslims

"A Cologne brothel touting for clients with a World Cup-themed banner has blacked out the flags of Iran and Saudi Arabia after threats from Muslims.

The giant banner on a high-rise building shows a semi-naked woman and the flags of the 32 countries in the World Cup, which kicks off in June.

The Pascha brothel's owner, Armin Lobscheid, said a group of Muslims had threatened violence over the advert.

He said they had accused the brothel of insulting Islam by using the flags."

*Sigh*.....

Tempest in a tea cup....

German brothel ad angers Muslims

"A Cologne brothel touting for clients with a World Cup-themed banner has blacked out the flags of Iran and Saudi Arabia after threats from Muslims.

The giant banner on a high-rise building shows a semi-naked woman and the flags of the 32 countries in the World Cup, which kicks off in June.

The Pascha brothel's owner, Armin Lobscheid, said a group of Muslims had threatened violence over the advert.

He said they had accused the brothel of insulting Islam by using the flags."

Job Opening - San Diego

I figured I'd pass this on to anyone in SD interested.

J-List announced they have an opening for a shipping clerk at their San Diego office.

http://www.pcrdist.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=P&Category_Code=job

"Job description: PCR Distributing was founded to act as a U.S. distribution company for products of J-List (http://www.jlist.com), a Japan-based company. PCR has several main businesses, which are a) shipping of anime CD-ROM game orders to customers, b) printing Japanese T-shirts, and filling individual orders for T-shirts for J-List, c) filling wholesale orders for games and T-shirts to retailers, d) selling region-free DVD players, and e) assisting J-List at anime conventions, mostly in the summer. The job is for a shipping clerk who will fulfill orders that come in through the Internet as well as wholesale orders from shops. Other duties will include recieving and stocking inventory, ordering shipping supplies, and assisting at area anime conventions. Knowledge and interest in Japanese animation is a plus, and good Internet skills are also important. Required skills include: computer literacy (PC), ability to use email software, a detail-oriented mind, ability to lift a maximum of 60 lbs, a flexible personality and desire to learn. Knowledge of online shipping programs (stamps.com, UPS, etc.) is required.

Other requirements: You must have a valid CA drivers' license, since the job may entail driving to anime convention locations in San Diego and Los Angeles. You must be fluent in the English language with proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language. Sorry, but we are only considering applicants who are already in the San Diego area currently and who can easily commute to our office in the Clairemont Mesa area."

Job Opening - San Diego

I figured I'd pass this on to anyone in SD interested.

J-List announced they have an opening for a shipping clerk at their San Diego office.

http://www.pcrdist.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=P&Category_Code=job

"Job description: PCR Distributing was founded to act as a U.S. distribution company for products of J-List (http://www.jlist.com), a Japan-based company. PCR has several main businesses, which are a) shipping of anime CD-ROM game orders to customers, b) printing Japanese T-shirts, and filling individual orders for T-shirts for J-List, c) filling wholesale orders for games and T-shirts to retailers, d) selling region-free DVD players, and e) assisting J-List at anime conventions, mostly in the summer. The job is for a shipping clerk who will fulfill orders that come in through the Internet as well as wholesale orders from shops. Other duties will include recieving and stocking inventory, ordering shipping supplies, and assisting at area anime conventions. Knowledge and interest in Japanese animation is a plus, and good Internet skills are also important. Required skills include: computer literacy (PC), ability to use email software, a detail-oriented mind, ability to lift a maximum of 60 lbs, a flexible personality and desire to learn. Knowledge of online shipping programs (stamps.com, UPS, etc.) is required.

Other requirements: You must have a valid CA drivers' license, since the job may entail driving to anime convention locations in San Diego and Los Angeles. You must be fluent in the English language with proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language. Sorry, but we are only considering applicants who are already in the San Diego area currently and who can easily commute to our office in the Clairemont Mesa area."

MeOW!!

Thanks to cahwyguy for pointing out this charmingly catty review of the broadway stage version of "Lestat" (with songs by Elton John and Bernie Taupin)

Anne Rice's Vampires, With Elton John's Music, Take to the Stage

"A promising new contender has arrived in a crowded pharmaceutical field. Joining the ranks of Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata and other prescription lullaby drugs is "Lestat," the musical sleeping pill that opened last night at the Palace Theater.

Adapted from Anne Rice's cult novels "The Vampire Chronicles," and featuring songs by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this portrait of blood suckers in existential crisis gives resounding credence to the legend that vampires are masters of hypnosis. Dare to look upon "Lestat" and keep your eyelids from growing heavier and heavier and heavier."

MeOW!!

Thanks to cahwyguy for pointing out this charmingly catty review of the broadway stage version of "Lestat" (with songs by Elton John and Bernie Taupin)

Anne Rice's Vampires, With Elton John's Music, Take to the Stage

"A promising new contender has arrived in a crowded pharmaceutical field. Joining the ranks of Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata and other prescription lullaby drugs is "Lestat," the musical sleeping pill that opened last night at the Palace Theater.

Adapted from Anne Rice's cult novels "The Vampire Chronicles," and featuring songs by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this portrait of blood suckers in existential crisis gives resounding credence to the legend that vampires are masters of hypnosis. Dare to look upon "Lestat" and keep your eyelids from growing heavier and heavier and heavier."

California FanFic

(chuckle) Interesting way to look at it:

California got its name from fanfic

"California is named after the island of California, home of Queen Calafia, her beautiful black amazons and their man-eating griffins, as all detailed in Garcia Ordonez de Montalvo's Las Sergas de Esplandian, which was the Sword of Shanarra of its day, a highly unauthorized but popular sequel to the much more highly respected Amadis de Gaul, more The Lord of the Rings of its day. At the end of Don Quixote, Cervantes had this to say about Esplandian: "Verily the father's goodness shall not excuse the want of it in the son. Here, good mistress housekeeper, open that window and throw it into the yard. Let it serve as a foundation to that pile which we are to set a-blazing presently.""


Also: http://www.boingboing.net/2006/04/25/california_got_its_n.html

California FanFic

(chuckle) Interesting way to look at it:

California got its name from fanfic

"California is named after the island of California, home of Queen Calafia, her beautiful black amazons and their man-eating griffins, as all detailed in Garcia Ordonez de Montalvo's Las Sergas de Esplandian, which was the Sword of Shanarra of its day, a highly unauthorized but popular sequel to the much more highly respected Amadis de Gaul, more The Lord of the Rings of its day. At the end of Don Quixote, Cervantes had this to say about Esplandian: "Verily the father's goodness shall not excuse the want of it in the son. Here, good mistress housekeeper, open that window and throw it into the yard. Let it serve as a foundation to that pile which we are to set a-blazing presently.""


Also: http://www.boingboing.net/2006/04/25/california_got_its_n.html

A golden oldie......

I posted about this a while back, but since some of the people on my friends list weren't around then, were I rediscovered this today and, after giggling myself silly all over again, decided it was time to discuss "The Cuddly Menace" with you all again......

My Little Golden Book About ZOGG

A golden oldie......

I posted about this a while back, but since some of the people on my friends list weren't around then, were I rediscovered this today and, after giggling myself silly all over again, decided it was time to discuss "The Cuddly Menace" with you all again......

My Little Golden Book About ZOGG