Archive for September 22nd, 2006

“Tequila!” guy has taken last shot

Posted by Gary on September 22nd, 2006

(AP) HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Danny Flores, who played the saxophone and shouted the word “tequila!” in the 1950s hit song “Tequila!”, has died. He was 77. LINK
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New to Office Warfare!

Posted by Brian on September 22nd, 2006

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHoAjZE3Pdk

The Micro Mosquito is the smallest and lightest indoor fully-functional helicopter. It can fly in all directions and even hover. The RF remote even has multiple frequency options so you can buy multiple Micro Mosquitos and force them to battle in your own, personal Thunderdome. The Micro Mosquito retails for $70. – Travis Hudson
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Oh, Air Canada!

Posted by Gary on September 22nd, 2006

Another interesting link from Tani… Seems a guy is being fined $1,350 (roughly $1200 American) by Air Canada for being verbally abusive to staff, and thus delaying a flight nearly a half hour.
Dramatic reenactment:
Drunky McDrinksalot - “Get me another drink, bitch.
Flight Attendant - “I’m sorry sir, we’re about to take off. We be by […]

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How did Spiderman’s girlfriend die?

Posted by Gary on September 22nd, 2006

From BoingBoing, a story about a professor who teaches the physics of superheroes and comic books. The clip linked to from this story details how Spiderman’s girlfriend (Gwen Stacy) died in Amazing Spiderman #121. Really good (geeky) stuff.
Technorati Tags: physics, superheroes, comic books, Spiderman

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