>> Parker, 31, of Ukiah, was arrested at 11:48 p.m. Sunday in the 1100 block of South State Street on suspicion of driving without a license, possession of paraphenalia, possession of narcotics, transportation of narcotics, transportation and distribution of controlled substances, resisting arrest and unsuccessfully attempting to destroy evidence.<<
I like that the addition of the word “unsuccessfully.” I just wish (beyond belief) that they explained how.
Watch grass grow with the Timelapse Garden Video Camera
It doesn’t trump the mousetrap coffee table (and, frankly, I doubt anything ever will), but pictorially preserving the evolution of your garden (yours, not mine — I don’t have one) is kind of cool. I know I definitely need it — but not to take pictures of grass. I need to take pictures of the mysterious “things” that go bump in the night and are driving me insane(r).
Ok, clearly “Monsters vs. Aliens” was Dreamworks’ showcase for its “new” 3D technology — as the plot was dull and entirely humorless. But here’s my gripe. There was NOTHING “comin’ at ya’” in this film!!! As the makers of the memorable “Comin’ at Ya’” movie were well aware (when they tried to re-re-re-introduce 3D to theatre-goers in the early ’80s), the whole point of 3D is for the audience to feel like they are about to be branded with an iron or hit with a baseball. Dreamworks’ 3D technology does not have this “special” effect – or, if it does, does not bother to use it. But, frankly, unless I feel like an alien is about to poke my eye out, I’m just bored. And I don’t care if the glasses are plastic instead of paper (where are the environmentalists on this development btw?).
Woodstock\’ concert proposed for Willits
>>Smith said he represented a group of investors from both Florida and New York who were interested in staging a concert in August in Willits that could draw “around a million” attendees for the 40th anniversary of Woodstock.<<
I can think of no better location. First of all, we already have the costumes and set!!! Second of all, what?
>>Ukiahan Greg Israel has his own bail-out plan for Mendocino County. It’s called Emerald Empire Adventures. In its formative stages, one of the Emerald Empire’s adventures that is up and running is river rafting.<<
Nothing to see here, we’re just rafting…
>>Sheriff’s deputies arrived in the 32800 block of Albion Ridge Road about 6 p.m. that day following an investigation of a “constant” and “strong” smell of marijuana at the Albion Ridge address, the Sheriff’s Office stated. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Andre said to deputies that he was growing for profit and not medicinal use. Authorities found 270 marijuana plants, about 30 pounds of marijuana being dried or processed and items for weighing and packaging the marijuana. Several guns were also found at the residence.<<
Oh, I can hear him now, “This is illegal? But, dude, this is like what I do…and stuff. What?”
Greek fisherman nets 2,200-year-old bronze statue
Think I’m going to start a new segment called, “What If This Happened in Mendocino?”
So, what if a “fisherman” found a 2,200 year old bronze statue in Mendocino waters? Given that “the fisherman handed over the corroded metal figure to authorities, who have started the cleaning process,” I’m guessing, the peeps would turn it into a bong.
Message here: branding stunts CAN go wrong, folks! Who knew?
Even worse, they cause “mayhem.”
Gwyneth Paltrow Tells Joaquin Phoenix to Get Real
>>”What advice would I give to Joaquin? Hmmm…maybe to go live in the projects for a few years to get some authenticity, maybe.”<<
I can only hope she follows her own advice AND it becomes a reality TV show. The Ghetto meets the Goop!
Sci Fi channel becoming Syfy. Huh?
Needless to say, I think this is an outrage — not to mention confusing. But it’s not nearly as offensive as the number of times the channel insists on running Stephen King’s “Storm of the Century.” I am willing to negotiate.