Prelude to the End of the World: August 2012

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

While going about my usual Saturday morning routine of drinking a pot of coffee, smoking cigarettes and watching "America's Most Trusted Name in News", I happened to catch a sad glimpse into the lack of any kind of empathy on the part of producers or hosts. Watch at your own risk.

Another Day, Another Shooting

by Jim Kopetz

Yesterday I posted an article that edified the importance of blowing off steam at work. Unfortunately, Jeffrey Johnson did not read said article.

The Weaksauce Challenge: Charlie vs. Four Sauteed Habanero Peepers

by Jim Kopetz

Work can often be stressful which is why it's important to enjoy the little ways of blowing off steam. We needn't any more shooting rampages that seem to be so en vogue these days. Also important are good friends willing to suffer for the amusement of others. This is how we get through the day.

Monday Mourning: Thoughts on Life, Death, and Tony Scott

by Jim Kopetz

 
Tony Scott, director of such seminal films as Top Gun, The Last Boy Scout, Man on Fire, as well as one half of the Scott Brothers' (the other being older brother Ridley) production company Scott Free, committed suicide yesterday by jumping off Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California. He was 68 years old.