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Gilberto Eyzaguirre may be the most popular waiter in New Orleans
but that did not stop the restaurant management from firing him after receiving a second sexual harassment accusation. Watrons are up in arms and even
created a web site in support of him. To date, the management refuses to budge (he remains unemployed). This is a long but fascinating read if just for a peek into the passion they have for food.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 1:11 PM on July 10, 2002
(44 comments)
I want Frank Zappa's Rolls Royce. It's up for auction on Ebay Motors.
This statement of proper British elegance was the daily driver for iconoclastic composer/guitarist and Mothers of Invention founder Frank Zappa. Shortly before purchasing the automobile, Mr. Zappa let his driver's license lapse and never made the time to renew it. However, he thoroughly enjoyed the comfort of this Rolls and as a result, he was driven by a chauffer. Purchased new, it served as a vehicular counterpoint to its owner's avant garde learning.
Also up for sale:
Dweezil's Aston Martin
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 9:59 PM on July 4, 2002
(6 comments)
The Art of M. Wartella. His work has been featured on
magazine covers and other
indie zines. Follow the adventures of Dinky Dog (QT recommended) created by "November Jones, the poor Hungarian surplus lard salesman who invented the "Dinky Dog" character in 1914." Or
"Make a hacker out of a slacker".
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 2:53 AM on June 21, 2002
(5 comments)
A whole new spin on "Home Schooling". Child-endangerment charges follow apparent sharing of Ecstasy with his kids on HBO show. I can think of a number of documentaries I've seen where illegal activity was taking place but never heard of the participant/s being arrested. Dangerous precedence? (via
Obscure Store)
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 11:05 AM on June 14, 2002
(10 comments)
This was too good to let sit around till Friday. Appealing in a strange sort of way. My personal fave? Rise of the Bootay! But wait. There's more. Seems the Dance Man is being
taken to task for stealing this idea. Ah, the intrique.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 2:24 PM on June 11, 2002
(16 comments)
If I only had a brain or a bible thats on fire. "When was the last time your class saw how "HOT" God's Word is? Open this authentic looking "bible" and begin to share the scripture for the day as real flames are seen coming from your "bible". I have not the words.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 12:28 PM on May 31, 2002
(14 comments)
Americans edge away from
organized religion two University of California, Berkeley, sociologists say.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 8:54 AM on May 28, 2002
(16 comments)
Minnesota passes internet privacy bill. How enforcable is this? How long before other States follow suit? Many questions.
Same story on Yahoo.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 4:33 PM on May 24, 2002
(3 comments)
Sexual Encounters 1.0 for the Pocket PC. (Work safe). If you need this, then you need
this. (
Via Cruel).
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 10:43 PM on May 22, 2002
(12 comments)
Has A&F stepped over the line this time? Calling it the "modern-day version of Underoos," a national clothing company is selling thong underwear in children's sizes - with the words "eye candy" and "wink wink" printed on the front.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 2:45 PM on May 19, 2002
(35 comments)
1951 Stratocaster For Sale. For you Fender Stratocaster/guitar freaks this deal seems too good to pass up. I'm a sucker for a funny Ebay parody.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 6:55 AM on May 3, 2002
(22 comments)
Now for something completely different. Virtual Nose Hair Plucking. Ever get the urge to pluck someone else's nose hair? Me either but just in case you do...
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 8:43 AM on April 17, 2002
(21 comments)
Smoking Gun has revamped and updated their backstage pass section. Some are banal and some are are facinating. I'm in heaven.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 10:31 AM on April 3, 2002
(9 comments)
Alex Beam from the Boston Globe takes some of blogging heavy hitters to task over the blogging phenomena. Lileks is mentioned and
has a premptive strike. Is the the same ol'-same ol' or does he make any valid points?
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 8:07 AM on April 2, 2002
(5 comments)
Griffin Dunne as Frank Zappa in VH-1's movie "Parental Advisory". [Link won't tell you much about the movie but it was all I could find] The movie based on senate hearings regarding music censorship. Aside from Dana Carvey's Zappa imitation I don't recall any other actor playing him. Would Dunne have been your choice?
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 7:49 PM on March 30, 2002
(14 comments)
"Dude, Where's My Lawyer?" Note to self: Leave 3,600 grams of opium (allegedly) at home.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 6:32 AM on March 12, 2002
(13 comments)
"It's really like rape" say lawyers for a college student who sued Arco Media (makers of "Wild Party Girls Video") and won 5 million dollars. From what I was able to find, alcohol was not forced down her throat (she used intoxication as part of her defense) so I am having a difficult time seeing where the "rape" part comes in.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 11:14 PM on February 28, 2002
(53 comments)
SF area woman wants to be aeorobics instructor but she weighs 240 pounds. Company says they won't hire her because of her weight. She is suing.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 10:00 AM on February 26, 2002
(123 comments)
File under "How Low Can You Get?". Las Vegas TV station dubs in sound and gunshots on a video tape showing an attempted robbery at Harrah's. Original footage had no sound so it had to be made more "dramatic".
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 1:59 PM on February 21, 2002
(6 comments)
Garageband is out of business. Damn. For any aspiring musicians/bands (myself included), this was a really nice service. Upload your original MP3, get reviews from other bands, etc..
Another dot com flameout? Whaddaya think?
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 12:05 PM on February 15, 2002
(3 comments)
There are some new cops out on the street. Yes. Its Eric Stoltz starring in "Jesus & Hutch". Just in time for Christmas. *Warning* This is a movie so if you are on a dialup like I am, sorry.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 9:45 PM on November 28, 2001
(8 comments)
Just think of what could be if Bin Laden gets his hands on this stuff. Makes you wonder what he has in the tool shed.
posted to MetaFilter by KevinSkomsvold
at 11:55 PM on September 20, 2001
(5 comments)
