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California Bluetooth Law

♥ KW — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:09:51 +0000

Do you live in California? Do you have a car? Do you use your cell phone in the car (silly question, I know)? Do you have your Bluetooth ready?

If you don’t, the first ticket will cost you $20, then $50 every time after.

For once, this is a law I can firmly stand behind. There are so many times that I have been stuck behind someone sitting at a green light cause they aren’t paying any attention, yakking about the newest gossip to someone on the other end of the phone. Or swerving into my lane, not realizing that they aren’t in control of their car because they are too entranced with sending their text messages. Hopefully it will help, but sadly, I don’t see it doing too much good…

To learn more about the new law, go to http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc23123.htm

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KW

Australian man in wheelchair gets a drunk driving charge

♥ KW — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:41:42 +0000

Crazy story ahead!! Australian in wheelchair gets drunk driving charge

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A man found asleep in a motorized wheelchair on a highway in northern Australia was charged with drunk driving, police said Monday. Officers in a patrol car noticed the man slumped in the stationary chair about 10 a.m. Friday on an exit lane near the tourist city of Cairns, regional traffic Inspector Bob Waters said. Cars were swerving to get around him, Waters said.

The officers breath-tested the 64-year-old man, who registered a blood alcohol reading of 0.301 — more than six times the legal driving limit. He was charged with operating a vehicle while drunk and ordered to report to court on July 7, where he faces a stiff fine if convicted. "The vehicles that we normally hear about with drink driving are the family car, the truck, the motorbike," Waters said. "But there are also other classes of vehicles that are subject to drink-driving laws," including horses, bicycles, and motorized wheelchairs.

The man, whose name was not released, told police he was making a nine-mile trip from his home to a friend’s place, Waters said. "He placed himself in a very dangerous situation," he said. All I have to say is wow…at least they got him before he seriously injured himself or someone else!

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KW

Happy Feet Will Make You Real Happy

Gerry Grant — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:04:12 +0000

You have heard about “Casino Royale”, the latest flick of James Bond. Well, the news is that Bond is having sleepless nights because of a group of penguins. According to “Internet Movie Database” (IMDB) “Happy Feet”, a non-Pixar 3D animated movie, is giving Bond a run for his money. George Miller’s new animated film Happy Feet is believed to be one of the year’s ‘hottest toons’.

This new film engages into storytelling tactics that will move you to enchanting vistas. This wonderful movie opens up with an enchanting and beautiful snowy glass ball sky. The first half of the film makes you relaxed and you sway with the rhythm, in the second half the film suddenly takes an unexpected turn, but all in all it is an entertaining one which will make you glued to the seat. What makes it more captivating is that an animated film about penguins has quite a dramatic edge to it. The film carries some really socially important things, while at the same time making the temperament of the film fancy-free and foot-loose.

George Miller, the director, has taken a different approach in his film, as it used to happen at Aesop fables, using animals to illustrate a parable about human beings. The director has used the same procedure in his film, so instead of turning these flightless birds into people, he transforms the people as penguins. Although many of you will associate Happy Feet with March of Penguins, they are entirely different.

The pivotal character is Mumble who is different from other penguins, since the penguins sing romantic songs to find their mate, but Mumble on the other hand can only dance. But his community doesn’t approve of this and avoids him like anything. Then one day he comes across a different type of penguin group, who praise his dancing and helps him to woo his lady love, Gloria. But a problem arises when they find there is a mysterious lack of fish in the ocean. And Mumble sets out to solve the mystery as well as win the heart of Gloria.

Another entertaining thing about the film is the music, which is really splendid. There are the songs from Moulin Rouge! Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder and many other recent hits. The camerawork by Miller is outstanding, mostly using “the bird’s-eye-view” technique. When the young ones learn to swim, Miller choreographs a beautiful underwater ballet. No doubt about the animation, which is just superb, as the penguins and the environments all look real and makes the characters look unique. The voice over by Robin Williams, Elijah Wood as Mumble, is superb, Brittany Murphy as Gloria delivers fantastic vocal chords, while Nicole Kidman as Norman Jean are first rate.

Finally, “Happy Feet” delivers a good message for the kids. It tells them to express themselves and also teaches them to respect their environment. Though there are scary moments for young kids as well as some mature themes, but overall it is enjoyable.

“Happy Feet”, November 17, 2006 Weekend Gross $41.5 with its waddling feet is already dancing ahead of “Casino Royale”, November 17, 2006 Weekend Gross $40.8 according to Internet Movie Database (IMDB). What say Bond!

Gilmore Girls 2006 Season

Gerry Grant — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:44:25 +0000

The hot favorite Gilmore Girls is back with the 7^th season. This season picks up with Lorelai getting up in bed with Christopher. If you remember, Lorelai had given an ultimatum to Luke for marriage, which had no immediate positive effects on Luke. Lorelai was heartbroken and turned to Christopher for comfort.

As we all saw, the last season ended with her getting too comfortable. This season she wakes up confused and guilty. She gets back home and tries to get rid of all that reminds her of Luke. Christopher is definitely caring and lovable but is he the right guy for Lorelai?

Luke, on the other hand, is repentant and trying to win her back. Though he is good hand at many things, he might not exactly be the more sensitive of the two. So who gets her?

There are 22 episodes this season and they should decide who is worthy of Lorelai. Then there is Rory who is growing up. She and Logan are entering turbulent times. She is making new friends. She is starting to have an opinion. At a time when Logan has different plans for his life, Rory meets her old friend Marty at a friend’s (Lucy’s) party.

The new writer of the show David S. Rosenthal reveals that Marty’s introduction had to be accidental and it will have interesting effects on Rory’s life. Talking of Rosenthal, there are many fans that are missing Team Palladino, the writer who departed with the last season. In fact, many fan forums are talking about the losing charm of the series, lack in wit and humor etc.

C’mon, it’s really not that bad. The first few episodes were certainly a period of transition. But to say that the Gilmores have changed or lost in wit does not hold any more. Rosenthal has done a good job so far and he should be complemented for it. Listen to the Gilmore Girls podcast.

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Gerry Grant — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:02:59 +0000

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