The Smoking Gun: Archive
"DECEMBER 31--In a bizarre bail-bonding ritual, a Missouri man and his son were busted Monday after allegedly trying to stick up a Pizza Hut. The weapon of choice for George Stroble, 63, and his son Donald, 32? A cordless Black & Decker drill that Donald had tucked under his jacket, according to this probable cause statement filed by cops in Independence. Pizza Hut worker Willard Paxman told police that the younger Stroble announced, 'I'm not playing. I've got a gun.' Remarkably, Stroble did not add, 'One false move and I'll drill you.' The Strobles, seen below in police booking photos, are facing felony robbery charges and, if convicted, could face a maximum of 15 years in jail. (3 pages)"
Monday, January 05, 2004
How to unify the entire world peacefully
If this isn't dorky, I don't know what is...
How to unify the entire world peacefully
"In the near future, USA will fight a nuclear world war 3 with China." [via Chapel Perilous]
How to unify the entire world peacefully
"In the near future, USA will fight a nuclear world war 3 with China." [via Chapel Perilous]
Historical Tale Construction Kit
Make and create your own historical tale, using the Historical Tale Construction Kit. Hours of fun for the whole family.
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Wizards to Close Gameskeeper Stores
And a Happy New Year to all the people working at GamesKeeper stores!
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - Business
"RENTON, Wash. -- Wizards of the Coast Inc., the manufacturer of trading card games and role-playing games, will close its chain of 64 retail stores in 15 states.
"Wizards, a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc., announced Sunday that the closure of its Wizards of the Coast and The Game Keeper stores will allow it to focus on its core business of game design.
"Wizards' games, which include 'Magic: The Gathering' and 'Dungeons & Dragons,' are among the biggest brands in the hobby game industry.
"The company has retained Gordon Brothers Group LLC of Boston to assist with the closures, which should be completed in about 60 days.
"Wizards was founded in Renton in 1990 and acquired by Hasbro in 1999."
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - Business
"RENTON, Wash. -- Wizards of the Coast Inc., the manufacturer of trading card games and role-playing games, will close its chain of 64 retail stores in 15 states.
"Wizards, a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc., announced Sunday that the closure of its Wizards of the Coast and The Game Keeper stores will allow it to focus on its core business of game design.
"Wizards' games, which include 'Magic: The Gathering' and 'Dungeons & Dragons,' are among the biggest brands in the hobby game industry.
"The company has retained Gordon Brothers Group LLC of Boston to assist with the closures, which should be completed in about 60 days.
"Wizards was founded in Renton in 1990 and acquired by Hasbro in 1999."
Monday, December 29, 2003
The Who's Townshend Mulled Suicide Over Child Porn
Pete Townshend Mulled Suicide Over Child Porn
"LONDON (Reuters) - British rock legend Pete Townshend (news) contemplated suicide during a police inquiry into his use of child pornography, he said in an interview published on Sunday.
"The 58-year-old guitarist from the Who was arrested in January during a high-profile crackdown on Internet child porn and was formally cautioned in May after a four-month investigation. "
"LONDON (Reuters) - British rock legend Pete Townshend (news) contemplated suicide during a police inquiry into his use of child pornography, he said in an interview published on Sunday.
"The 58-year-old guitarist from the Who was arrested in January during a high-profile crackdown on Internet child porn and was formally cautioned in May after a four-month investigation. "
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Neil Gaiman's Christmas Discovery
Neil Gaiman
"Spent much of this afternoon playing with a small child and her nativity set. Present at the Virgin Birth, I learned, in addition to a mummy a daddy and a baby, were some cattle, three wise men (one of whom was, I was confidently informed, carrying chicken salad back from the shops), a one-eyed polystyrene snowman, and Cruella DeVille.
"I had not known this previously."
"Spent much of this afternoon playing with a small child and her nativity set. Present at the Virgin Birth, I learned, in addition to a mummy a daddy and a baby, were some cattle, three wise men (one of whom was, I was confidently informed, carrying chicken salad back from the shops), a one-eyed polystyrene snowman, and Cruella DeVille.
"I had not known this previously."
Open Minded: Bare Naked Ladies
The Smoking Gun: Backstage Pass
"Do we think Barenaked Ladies are open-minded? Sure! Do they get what they ask for backstage? Absolutely!!!! If they ask, would we join them for some single malt scotch? You bet!!!!!!! (1 page)"
"Do we think Barenaked Ladies are open-minded? Sure! Do they get what they ask for backstage? Absolutely!!!! If they ask, would we join them for some single malt scotch? You bet!!!!!!! (1 page)"
U2: Guiness In A Bottle?
The Smoking Gun: Backstage Pass
"U2 once demanded Guinness in bottles and not on tap? Well, so much for the beatification of Bono. (1 page)"
"U2 once demanded Guinness in bottles and not on tap? Well, so much for the beatification of Bono. (1 page)"
The Bowels of NIN?
The Smoking Gun: Backstage Pass
"While possibly a typo, might freaky Trent Reznor & Co. actually enjoy some bowels pre-show? Also, who knew that industrial/goth rockers like NIN were part of that pernicious juicing cult? And as for those boxes of corn starch, well, we're not sure why they are so 'VERY IMPORTANT!' (2 pages)"
"While possibly a typo, might freaky Trent Reznor & Co. actually enjoy some bowels pre-show? Also, who knew that industrial/goth rockers like NIN were part of that pernicious juicing cult? And as for those boxes of corn starch, well, we're not sure why they are so 'VERY IMPORTANT!' (2 pages)"
Moby: Boxers?
The Smoking Gun: Backstage Pass
"Sorry, but Moby has long creeped TSG out (perhaps it is his resemblance to Ray Walston). Though now that we've learned he has concert promoters buy his underwear, we have a new appreciation for the guy. (1 page) "
"Sorry, but Moby has long creeped TSG out (perhaps it is his resemblance to Ray Walston). Though now that we've learned he has concert promoters buy his underwear, we have a new appreciation for the guy. (1 page) "
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