Weirdness: June 2012

Derecho...

http://www.wtop.com/41/2925683/Science-behind-rare-derecho-storm-that-hit-Friday
This is seriously going to be the new "in term" around here for the next few weeks.

a 9167 interview with Basil Liddell Hart

http://vintagewargaming.blogspot.com/2012/06/discussion-about-tanks-1967-interview.html

This is a wonderful source for all students of 20th century military history. Hart was one of the architects of tank warfare.

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

How To Destroy The Internet

http://gizmodo.com/5912383/how-to-destroy-the-internet

Ahhh yes. I'm ready. Now to call the U.N. and demand ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

A Midwest Mystery?

http://www.hangthebankers.com/giant-nuclear-cover-up-explosions-military-helicopters-filmed-near-elevated-radiation-zone-at-border-of-indiana-and-michigan/

The Manor VS The Derecho

http://kingstowne.patch.com/articles/two-killed-friday-in-northern-virginia-as-severe-thunderstorm-hits
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-thunderstorms-knock-out-power-across-region-leaving-2-dead/2012/06/30/gJQAB9MbDW_story.html?hpid=z1

We are safe here at the Manor; in fact, our immediate neighborhood appears to be something of an island of calm amidst a lot of damage. The wind and lightning were quite fierce last night. And I'd say that the gusts were in the 70mph range, (the highest that I've ever experienced directly). As you can see from the fist link, we are now using the term 'derecho' to describe what occurred, (a word that I've never heard of before today).
There are now at least four deaths attributed to the storm and over a million folks without power, and our phone system is completely screwed up, (I'd guesstimate that it's only operating at about 20% of capacity).
At any rate, for those of you in the outlands, that's the current situation here. The main problem is that there's a possibility of more of the same early this evening. We'll see what happens...

Happy National Ice Cream Soda Day!

Yum!

Didn't he do this in every episode of Star Trek?

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/28/shatner-drops-pants-at-la-airport

Cue the Double Mint Gum theme song!

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/01/20/woman-with-two-vaginas-reportedly-turns-down-1m-porn-offer?utm_
(Thanks for the link and title, Dennis!)

I prefer mine to taste bitter....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/30/salt-made-from-tears_n_1556768.html

This may be my new favorite salt...

(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)

Happy Birthday Ray Harryhausen!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0366063/

Sulu Rules!

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/08/takei_ddos_facebook_fans/

This is so cool!

a little computer nostalgia

http://vintage-ads.livejournal.com/3548577.html#comments

Happy Birthday to Where The Action Is!

The series premiered on this date in 1965.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0240305/

Happy Birthday Gilda Radner!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0705717/

Happy Birthday Mel Brooks!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000316/

A new biography on Zhukov

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/stalins-general-the-life-of-georgy-zhukov-by-geoffrey-roberts/2012/06/23/gJQAwECmxV_story.html

A great general. I'm glad that this review highlights the amazing costs and contributions the Soviets made to the War. Americans tend to get a VERY one-sided view of things. I hope that the book covers well one other aspect of Zhukov's career, one that is often overlooked, even by military historians.
When asked what his most important battle or campaign might be, folks would summon up a variety of answers - the seige of Leningrad, the defense of Moscow, Stalingrad, Kursk and on and on. And they're all damned impressive and important. But they all pale besides a little know shooting match - the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, in Mongolia in 1939. There, the Soviets and Japanese fought a fierce campaign for what would ultimately be the control of the Northern parts of the Far East. And Zhukov slaughtered the Japanese forces so badly that they declined to go at the Soviets any more, despite hitler's entreaties in 1941. That fact allowed the Soviets to transfer forces from the Far East to Europe and win the early victories at Leningrad and Moscow, which in turn led to the later victories that ended the War. It's weird and disappointing how something so important is ignored so much. One could argue that WWII was won in an obscure (to the West) battle in the Mongolian wilderness. A Japanese invasion of Siberia would almost certainly have turned things the other way. Zhukov's leadership and his mens' determination and bravery stopped that possibility from occurring.
This is one of those wonderful historical instances where something that is seemingly obscure and disconnected from events becomes a linchpin in our lives.

Happy Birthday Dark Shadows!

The series premiered on this date in 1966.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059978/

Happy Birthday Captain Kangaroo!

http://www.museum.tv/eotvsection.php?entrycode=keeshanbob

Two Trailers For Frankenweenie!

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/disney/frankenweenie/

The original short film was great, I hope this is too.

Happy Birthday Peter Lorre!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000048/

The fight for a universal library

http://www.technologyreview.com/featured-story/427628/the-library-of-utopia/
I've begun to despise the suits and their control of what's going to become eternal copyright. And what's going to happen is that someone in some State beyond international law is going to be thwart it. There will be a web site in Taiwan, or Nigeria, or some spec of an island that'll figure out a way to make bucks with this, screw all the copyright holders and make everything available online, one way or another, perhaps with some new technology or kink to the Internet that we aren't aware of yet.

Knitters VS The Olympics

http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2012/06/22/ravelry_olympics_usoc_apologizes_to_online_knitting_community_over_trademark_crackdown.html?wpisrc=newsletter_tis
It's amusing to see a vast, corrupt, scandal-ridden, money-sucking scam like the olympics accusing someone like knitting of denigrating it. I've got news for you, it's impossible to drag the olympics any lower than it already is...

Happy Birthday to The Omen!

Premiered on this date in 1976.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075005/

It's all for You, Damien....

Happy Birthday Tony Bourdain!

http://www.anthonybourdain.net/

Happy Birthday Carly Simon!

http://www.carlysimon.com/

Happy Anniversary to All You Need Is Love!

The world-wide broadcast took place on this date in '67.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4p8qxGbpOk

Happy Virginia Ratification Day!

The Old Dominion ratified the U.S. Constitution on this date in 1788.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Ratifying_Convention

The Starry Wisdom Library

http://thisyellowmadness.blogspot.de/2012/06/starry-wisdom-library-anthology.html
This looks very cool for all of us Cthulhoids....

Cthulhu Tiki Mugs!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jchaffin/the-horror-in-clay-cthulhu-tiki-mug-production-run?ref=live

Super-Sight

http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/902595-woman-found-with-superhuman-sight-which-lets-her-see-99m-more-colours

Fascinating!

Story of the Day

http://www.dangerousminds.net/comments/chinese_villagers_discover_rare_mushroom_but_it_turns_out_to_be_a

I'm re-setting my cuckoo clock

http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/viewnews.php?id=228934

Be careful whom you prank....

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/bizarre-d-murder-caused-resentment-over-50-old-183136429.html

Everyone is going vegetarian these days

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/18416601

Happy Birthday, Flying Saucers!

On this date in 1947, Kenneth Arnold sighted flying saucers, and launched the modern revival of UFO's.

http://kennetharnoldufo.com/

Happy Birthday Ambrose Bierce!

http://donswaim.com/

Happy Birthday Arthur Brown!

http://www.arthurbrownmusic.com/

16 Spirfires - Still flying!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6c3v9iihgw&feature=player_embedded
This is sooo neat!

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

The return of the Kentucky golbins?

http://whofortedblog.com/2012/06/20/return-hopkinsville-goblins/

This is an old standard in Fortean literature, and my guess is that this is a wonderful little hoax.

Perhaps they were after his Lucky Charms?

http://downtownseattle.komonews.com/news/crime/759270-police-man-claims-leprechauns-beat-him-dancing

The strategy behind the Nigerian scam

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/06/22/why-nigerian-e-mail-scams-are-so-crude-and-obvious/

Happy Birthday Stuart Sutcliffe!

http://www.stuartsutcliffe.org/

Happy Birthday Joss Whedon!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/

Clifton Wine Festival tomorrow!

http://www.cliftonwine.com/

One Library, saved!

Bravo!

http://www.abebooks.com/blog/index.php/2012/06/15/threats-of-book-burning-save-a-library/

(Thanks for the link, Carol!)

The Gettysburg Electric Map Endangered

http://articles.philly.com/2012-06-21/news/32353054_1_map-rosensteels-gettysburg-museum

http://www.savetheelectricmap.com/

I, for one, find this predictable and disgusting. The electric map was a part of my childhood visits to Gettysburg, and in my last excursion there in 2003 I still found it informative about a fairly complex topic. It gives one a good view of the geography that so influenced events then and there. Save the whiz-bang effects for Hollywood, this was good history. (As an aside, it's interesting to me that someone administering a site devoted to Blue VS Gray over Black & White issues is claiming to be color blind....)

(Thanks for the link, Rick!)

Happy Birthday Bruce Campbell!

http://www.bruce-campbell.com/

Happy Anniversary to the Bowman Body

The Bowman Body (a local Horror host) first appeared on TV on this date in 1970.

http://www.bowmanbody.com/

Happy Birthday Todd Rundgren!

http://www.tr-i.com/

Happy Birthday Peter Asher!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Asher

Happy National Onion Rings Day!

Yum!

The Wafle Shop...

http://delray.patch.com/articles/wafle-shop-awning-to-be-replaced

This has been a minor landmark in Alexandria since, well, since forever.

Hapy Birthday Berke Breathed!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Breathed

Happy Brithday Ray Davies!

http://www.raydavies.info/www/main.php?content=news

Happy Birthday Nils Lofgren!

http://www.nilslofgren.com/

Happy Baby Boomers Recognition Day!

http://www.answers.com/topic/baby-boomers-recognition-day

Because we aren't self-congratulatory enough....

Happy Summer Solstice!

WWII art online

http://www.culture24.org.uk/history%20%26%20heritage/war%20%26%20conflict/world%20war%20two/art388895

This'll be interesting for any military history buffs to wade through.

The last of the reunions for the 5th

http://bangordailynews.com/2012/06/17/news/bangor/wwii-5th-armored-division-holds-last-ever-reunion-in-bangor/
Of course, there is nothing unusual about this. We grow older, and sooner or later, we die. I post this article not because it's unusual, but because it's quite expected. And I tend to shy away from the "Greatest Generation" moniker. Who knows? Each year has had its own challenges and been met by at least some people, even at the cost of their lives. It's a game I want to steer clear of.
But, I will say that for me, they are the folks I most look to, (that and the generation involved in the Revolution). I consider myself both lucky and privileged to have grown up, listening to the stories of my parents, and their friends and relations. In some ways, the keystones of their lives are a part of my own, now. Equal to the events in my own time, they influence my views and my reactions. Almost all of those folks are gone now. I miss those guys, and appreciate the sacrifices they made, and what I've learned from them.

The latest on the Air Force's orbital vehicle

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htspace/articles/20120620.aspx
Fascinating stuff! The fact that it can't be located is amazing.

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Happy Birthday Brian Wilson!

http://brianwilson.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson

Smile!

Today is the anniversary of the photo shoot for Born To Run, by Eric Meola. And one of the best album covers of all time.
http://www.snapgalleries.com/?page=collectionview&itemid=10020&itemID2=20007

http://www.snapgalleries.com/photographers/eric-meola/

Happy Birthday Errol Flynn!

http://www.inlikeflynn.com/

One of my all-time faves. THE Robin Hood!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evof-iVDOwQ

Happy Birthday Audie Murphy!

http://www.audiemurphy.com/

Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day!

Yum!

I'll always remember...I was around 7 years old and I got the mumps. Actually, it was worse, I got it twice, sort of. Half the side of my face got infected, and when it started to clear up, then the other side came down with it. My typical luck. But one good thing happened. The doctor told my mother to get a blender and make me milkshakes - about the only thing I could 'eat'. She did so, and it made a bad situation a whole lot better...

RIP Victor Spinnetti

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/victor-spinetti-tony-award-winner-who-appeared-in-3-beatles-movies-dies-at-82/2012/06/19/gJQA8kZnoV_story.html

(Thanks for the news about this, Perry!)

Zombie Name Generator

http://www.quizopolis.com/zombie-name-generator.php

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

The Zen Of Slinky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiyMuHuCFo4&feature=youtu.be

(Thanks for the link & title, Mathew!)

The Pizza/Food circulatory system

http://gizmodo.com/5919712/this-is-the-fascinating-pizza-circulatory-system-of-new-york-and-the-entire-united-states

But why are they ordering such shitty pizza?

(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

June Foray gets her Emmy

http://www.newsfromme.com/2012/06/18/about-last-night/
A wonderful posting about a legend. I love Mark Evanier's blog about his life and show biz, and this is one of his best postings.

Happy Birthday Spanky McFarlane!

http://www.classicbands.com/spanky.html

Happy Birthday Ann Wilson!

http://www.heart-music.com/

Happy Birthday Alan Cranston!

The only person to be sued by hitler.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Cranston

Happy Juneteenth!

http://www.juneteenth.com/

The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/partially-cooked-squid-inseminates-woman-mouth-article-1.1097250
(Thanks for the link, Mike!)

Happy Birthday Howard Kaylan!

http://www.theturtles.com/turtles.html

Happy Birthday Linda Thorson!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0861771/

Happy Birthday Paul!

http://www.paulmccartney.com/web/guest;jsessionid=F2F0E0F66056F279FC15E896022FED27.lr1PR

Happy International Sushi Day!

Yum!

http://www.bonsaiva.com/

RIP Rock bottom Remainders

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501368_162-57454821/rock-bottom-remainders-saying-goodbye-to-lit-rock/

Groucho on Fathers Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Dt9q8bkqg&feature=player_embedded

Steampunk R2 D2!

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2QwHVy/inhabitat.com/steampunk-r2-d2-robot-made-from-recycled-materials/

Funs tuff!

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Happy Father's Day!

Now, a rather melancholy day for me. If your Father is still around, I hope you have a good relationship with him. And if so, I hope you let him know that. I'd give anything to be able to tell my Dad how important he was/is to me....

Happy Bunker Hill Day!

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/bunker-hill-day

Happy Birthday Monetery Pop!

Took place on this date in 1967.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterey_Pop_Festival

Happy Birthday Stan Laurel!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491048/

Happy Birthday to The Legend of Hell House!

One of the great occult horror movies. Premiered on this date in 1973.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070294/

Happy Birthday Black Adder!

Premiered on this date in 1983.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/blackadder/

Anniversary fo the Pig War

In 1859, one of my fave wars...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War

Anniversary of Lennon & McCartney

On this date in 1956, Paul and John met.

http://www.thebeatles.com/

Happy Birthday Jim Varney!

http://www.jimvarney.org/

Happy Birthday Harry Nillsson!

http://www.harrynilsson.com/

Anniversay of Washington's command

On this date in 1775, the Second Continental Congress assigned George Washington command of the Continental Army.

http://www.army.mil/article/40819/

Anniversary of the founding of Arlington National Cemetery

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/

In 1864.

Happy Magna Carta Day!

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/magna_carta/

Happy National Lobster Day!

Yum!

Rock Star Yearbook

http://loldaddy.com/images/uploaded_pics/loldaddy.com-1338930830.jpg

I gotta get this!!!

http://diedangerdiediekill.blogspot.com/2010/11/hitlar-pakistan-1986.html?spref=tw

Clearly, Ed Wood came from Pakistan...

Secret Sauce

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/mob-sauce-summit-colombos-bonannos-sitdown-suspected-family-recipe-theft-b-spumoni-gardens-article-1.1095311

I cannot comment, having never been to either establishment. I can only say that the best pizza that I know of in Virginia is Crozet Pizza, where I'll be eating lunch this weekend!!!

Cupcake Tank at the Pentagon

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/06/army-cupcake-tank/

A nice little article about Ghana & West Africa in WWII

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kwei-quartey/west-africa-world-war-ii_b_1573810.html

The Bloop - and Cthulhu...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBN56wL35IQ&feature=youtu.be

http://naturalplane.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-was-bloop.html

Why there's no mystery at all folks, I know exactly what it was...

Ia! Ia! Cthulhu Fhtagn!!!

Happy Birthday Junior Walker!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Walker

Happy Flag Day!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States

Laser Guided Bullets

http://www.economist.com/blogs/clausewitz/2012/06/smart-ammunition?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/leftrightontarget
Fascinating! But I wonder whether or not it's practical or economical for anything other than political assassinations and the like. At this point we seem to be talking about small missiles. I also wonder if such technology, attached to flying drones, will add a further dimension to traditional sniping.

(Thanks for the link, Chris!)

Happy Birthday Paul Lynde!

http://www.paullynde.info/

Happy Birthday Basil Rathbone!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001651/

The Return of Chad Vader!!!

http://www.hulu.com/watch/369382

The World's Smallest Car Chase

http://vimeo.com/43127008

Fun stuff!

(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

Happy Birthday Reg Presley!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reg_Presley

Happy Loving Day!

http://www.lovingday.org/

You Are Not Special...

http://wtop.com/346/2898068/You-Are-Not-Special

Bravo!

(Thanks for the link, Linda!)

RIP Frnak Cady

http://deathbeeper.com/9373522.html

Happy Birthday to True Grit!

Premiered on this date in 1969.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065126/

Happy Birthday to A Day At The Races!

Premiered on this date in 1937.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028772/

Happy Birthday Joseph Warren!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Warren

A Patriot.

Happy Birthday Frank Beard!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Beard_%28musician%29

Happy Birthday Gene Wilder!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000698/

Happy Birthday Marie Laveau!

http://www.voodooonthebayou.net/marie_laveau.html

(some put her birthday in September)

Happy Birthday Donnie Van Zant!

http://38special.com/

Happy Nationla Yarn Bombing Day!

http://yarnbombing.com/

Happy National Corn On The Cob Day!

Yum!

Zombies and Cloud 9

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9316220/Miami-police-warn-of-Cloud-Nine-drug-after-homeless-man-threatens-to-eat-officers.html

Of course, the Temps were way ahead of the curve on this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkLq8qKpk6g

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

My next t-shirt

http://www.redmolotov.com/catalogue/tshirts/slogan-tshirts/fk-subtlety-big-tshirt.html

Proto-Steampunk from Japan

http://beyondvictoriana.com/2009/12/13/beyond-victoriana-8-captain-sakuragis-underwater-warship/

I've got to find a translation of this - sounds fascinating!

RIP Herb Reed of the Platters

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-06-05/entertainment/sns-201206051608reedbusivarietynvr1118055055-20120605_1_zola-taylor-paul-robi-great-pretender

Happy Birthday to Tales From The Crypt (the TV show)

Premiered on this date in 1989.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096708/

Happy National Herb & Spice Day!

http://www.penzeys.com/

Happy National Ice Tea Day!

http://www.uptontea.com/shopcart/home.asp

Yum!

The next scam....

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/mars-one-one-way-ticket-red-planet-192011042.html
It's interesting how little talk there is about the need or the science, and a whole lot of blather about how entertaining it will be. Sounds like the world's most expensive way to commit suicide...

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Neat little article about Jerusalem Syndrome

http://io9.com/5915395/jerusalem-syndrome-how-to-psychoanalyze-a-messiah

I've always found this topic interesting. Unlike the article, though, I wonder if there might be something to the physical location causing this syndrome in a small group of people. A sort of earth energies/feng shui effect that is unknown to us, to date, but that might effect the brain chemistry of certain individuals. Or, on the other hand, we might just be getting a whole glut of messiah's, and we just keep 'treating' them until they renounce their nature...... ;)

Interview with Nick Redfern on his latest Fortean book

http://www.examiner.com/article/interview-with-nick-redfern-on-his-new-book-the-pyramids-and-the-pentagon

The Baltic Mystery Object

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/31/baltic-sea-ufo-hunters_n_1556150.html?ref=weird-news

The Cleaning Fairy

http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/246541/45/Westlake-Cleaning-fairy-breaks-into-houses-leaves-cleaning-bill

It's no longer raining cats & dogs

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18292544

Happy World Wide Knit In Public Day!

http://www.wwkipday.com/

My next t-shirt...

http://arkhambazaar.com/apparel/keep-calm-and-cthulhu-fhtagn-t-shirt

Anniversary of the Signing

John Hammond Sr. singed Bruce to Columbia Records on this date in 1972.

http://brucespringsteen.net/

http://www.backstreets.com/

Happy Birthday Johnny Depp!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/

Happy Birthday Lin Carter!

http://www.angelfire.com/az/vrooman/

Happy Birthday Jackie Wilson!

http://www.jackiewilson.net/

HonFest in Baltimore!!!

http://www.honfest.net/

Proto-Johnny

http://www.newsfromme.com/2012/06/07/heres-not-yet-johnny/

A neat article on the "others" and The Tonight Show.

A wonderful story about Bradbury & Mr. Electro

http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/06/ray_bradbury_the_author_of_fahrenheit_451_recalls_the_visit_to_the_circus_that_changed_his_life_.html

An app for Arlington

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-06-07/arlington-cemetery-smartphone/55429750/1

We'll see. The oversight at Arlington was even more corrupt and primitive than the article states. And the idea that no one can be prosecuted for the criminality and incompetence that flourished there for decades is the usual bullshit from a class of people I consider no more than professional liars. I know too many people buried there....

The Sommelier

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2012/05/maynard_james_keenan_comments_miami_zombie.php

Amateur....Everyone knows that a good Bordeaux would cover all bets here...

Dancing With Comets

http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/scitech/release.cfm?ArticleID=2709

Pretty neat idea.

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Happy Birthday Keenen Ivory Wayans!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005540/

Happy Birthday Nancy Sinatra!

http://www.nancysinatra.com/

RIP Bob Welch

http://www.wkrn.com/story/18730944/former-fleetwood-mac-member-bob-welch-dead

(Thanks for the link, Perry!)

Camille & Kennerly & the electric harp

http://www.youtube.com/user/CamilleandKennerly

Fun stuff, and a nice sound.

(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

Tim Burton's Cake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDw-iJWviEQ&feature=youtu.be

So cool....

(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

Iraqi Freedom Train Set

http://www.buzzfeed.com/scott/operation-iraqi-freedom-train-set
Ha! I guess someone needs to tell these guys that this sort of thing went out with Trotsky....

(Thanks for the link, Chris!)

Happy Birthday El Dorado!

One of my fave westerns.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_%281966_film%29

Happy Birthday Tom Jones!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Jones_%28singer%29

Happy Birthday Prince!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_%28musician%29

Happy Birthday Nikki Giovanni!

http://www.nikki-giovanni.com/

Nice article on WWII in Alaska

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2012/6/4/the_wwii_raid_that_transformed_alaska.htm

Collecting sand for D-Day

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18164359

I suppose to the uninitiated, this sounds kind of silly, but it's incredibly important work, and done under unbelievably dangerous circumstances. A dear friend of my family's was involved in similar operations in the Pacific theater, and talked of being able to see the glow from the cigarettes of the Japanese sentries on the beach....

How the Mighty have fallen - pics of abandoned Soviet tanks

http://defensetech.org/2012/06/05/tanks-as-far-as-the-eye-can-see/#more-17435

Amazing.

(Thanks for the link, Nick!)

The cutest little piglet video you're going to see all day

http://jezebel.com/5916095/teeny-tiny-pig-overcomes-his-fear-of-stairs-to-get-to-a-bowl-of-delicious-oatmeal

(Thanks for the link, Kristine!)

Extreme Parallel Parking!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ws8gNlyoLM&feature=youtu.be

I need this Georgetown....

(Thanks for the link and title, Mathew!)

RIP Ray Bradbury

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-ray-bradbury-anthology-tv-20120606,0,3627188.story

Always wear lead around a Japanese wife...

http://news.yahoo.com/radiation-compare-thee-angry-japanese-wife-083745722.html
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Rock Around The Clock!

Rock Around The Clock hit #1 on this date in 1955.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mZLpDuuf40

Happy Birthday Nathan Hale!

http://www.connecticutsar.org/patriots/hale_nathan.htm

Convoy...

The events in the song supposedly take place on this date....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3VN54M1OXA&feature=related

Happy Birthday Damien Thorne!

According to The Omen, Damien was born on this date...http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075005/

Happy Birthday Levi Stubbs!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Stubbs

Happy Birthday Gary "U.S." Bonds!

http://www.garyusbonds.com/

Happy National Yo-Yo Day!

http://www.yo-yo.com/

Anniversary of D-Day

http://www.army.mil/d-day/

Woody At 100 coming out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88hryqJVYiA

http://www.woody100.com/

Absolutely, deliriously, ESSENTIAL. Jeff is an old acquittance of mine from my record store days, and I can't think of anyone better to manage such a project. This is so cool!

Buffy Lives!!!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/bulgarian-archaeologists-unearth-skeletons-stabbed-through-chest-to-prevent-becoming-vampires/2012/06/05/gJQAzDuxFV_story.html?hpid=z3

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Helicater

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-cat-helicopter-takes-flight-20120604,0,4470173.story

(Thanks for the link, Mike!)

Happy Dead Duck Day!

http://www.improbable.com/2010/06/04/dead-duck-day-june-5/

Happy Festival of Popular Delusions Day!

Assigned to this date, as it was the day before D-Day, when the delusion of nazism was struck a fatal blow. Delusions are all around us, and today some of us mock them....