Random Surf in the Blogosphere: Cancel the Wall Street Journal Subscription

With the economy all haywire, I'm going to be relying a lot on this blog, though I'm slightly discouraged that it has one post -- and one post only -- dated January 26, 2007.

The dollar was smooth although the data were absolutely upbeat today. ... E.E.U.U. CPI rose the 0,5% last months, and base CPI increased 0,2% according to the awaited thing. The new homemade sales rose in an annual index of 1,642 million December, on the estimation of 1,59 million.

Where else are you going to get reliable financial data like the "awaited thing" and "homemade sales." I tell ya, when the awaited thing starts dropping, and homemade sales slip, I am selling all my stock and putting my money in the cookie jar.

Random Surf in the Blogosphere: Dating Tips You Can Use

This isn't really a blog, but the person who posted this used to have a blog called "datingtipsformenseekingwomen."  Now, it's apparently a business.

I like Tip #6:

6. Make sure that your request for a date does not pressurize the person in any way.

Good advice, unless you are asking someone out while in space or under water.

Random Surf in the Blogosphere: Loving Lara Croft

Okay, I shouldn't do this.  Pick on the same guy twice.  But this blog is priceless.

Can somebody imagine loving a imaginary person ? I did that for a long time. I love Lara Croft, and I am still loving her. ... If the imaginary and the real world collide for some strange reason ... and she will become a real person (just imagine that it was possible, never mind that is impossible, is just an example) and call me at 3 AM in the morning and ask me to help her:

- Hello I am Lara Croft. I know you love me, and I need your help. I need you to give your life for me. I know that is not fear but I need your help.

Believe me that I will do that without any hesitation. Yes, is crazy, I never meat her, I never have the the occasion to that.  So that's what I think is the real love. An unconditional love...

I have nothing to add, except that I'm prrrrrettttttty sure he isn't going to meat her.

Random Surf in the Blogosphere: Holy U2charist!

This one comes from Nellie's Blog.

When she isn't marrying folks or dunking babies, Paige is busy transforming the world, and has come up with something called the U2charist, a eucharist service that uses the music of U2 to help spread the gospel of mercy and charity, and, specifically, the Millennium Development Goals of eradicating poverty. As you'll see (and hear) here, the movement has spread throughout this country and has extended to England, New Zealand and Hong Kong as well.

Who can forget the haunting religious underpinnings of U2's "Party Girl"?

"I know a girl, a girl called Party

Party girl

I know she wants more than a party

Party girl

And she won't tell me her name

Oh no, not me

I know a boy, a boy called Trash

Trash Can

I know he does all that he can

Wham Bam

And she won't tell me his name

Oh no, not me"

Random Surf in the Blogosphere: Satan is Attacking

From the Mission Imprint blog, which to my mind, is really troubling. The blog's subheading is "An expansive Kingdom movement intended to strategically imprint the “Radiance of God's Glory” upon nations of the world through the development of transformational mission communities as the Holy Spirit specifically directs." [Shudder]


Anyway, this was part of a "Miracle Report":

WARNING: Kay and I were talking tonight and as we are putting thoughts together, it seems apparent that all of us are getting serious attack from Satan. Sunday was a hard day for both of us, though we didn't put that together until tonight. I felt like I was in a battle for several hours sunday afternoon. ...

Remember guys...we are not playing defense. We are RUNNING TO THE BATTLE. Let's be agressive. We need to PRAY HARD.

It took you three days to realize Satan was attacking?  Honestly, I thought Satan was better than that.

Random Surf in the Blogosphere: For Adrenaline Junkies

This comes from the Car Tunning blog, and no, that's not a typo on my part:

Adrenaline junkies have been waiting for this one for quite a while — the all new Type R pure sports edition of the Civic. Now the wait's over, in Japan at least.

The super Honda comes equipped with a specially tuned 2.0-litre normally aspirated engine matched to a six-speed manual transmission.

Car enthusiasts believe the new Civic may reach 65 miles per hour with a proper tail wind. Adrenaline junkies are advised to consult with their doctors before getting behind the wheel.

Random Surf in the Blogosphere: He's Gone

Stephanie writes on her MySpace blog:

SONGS THAT REMIND ME OF HIM
Category: Life

Throughout our time dating we left songs for each other on our page. Romantic songs, sweet songs -- songs about love and forever and how we'd never felt this way before. Dozens, maybe even hundreds of songs....and now, guess what? Every single damn one of those songs is on the radio at some point during the course of my day.

• 500 Miles by The Proclaimers. Yep, he had that on his page for me.
• When You're Gone by Avril Lavigne. Yep, had that on my page.
• I'll Stand by You by The Pretenders.
• The Promise by When In Rome.

 Damn. Can I get away from the memories SOMEHOW?

Yeah, stop listening to the radio. Try this playlist instead:

• Ugly Truth by Matthew Sweet
• Dream On by Aerosmith
• Hopeless Bleak Despair by They Might Be Giants
• Girlfriend in a Coma by The Smiths
• Digging the Grave by Faith No More

Random Surf in the Blogosphere: Mr. Green Thumb

From the Acts 2:42 blog:

My wish is that Jesus can keep weeding out sin in my life, keep me from evil and allow me flourish, just as the gardens are doing now! In the mean time I'll just keep trying to understand yard work……..

Our Gardener, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.  What would you recommend for dollar weed?  Grass is St. Augustine, Zone 9.  I've tried everything.  Please help.  Amen.