dimland radio 3-22-14 show notes

We Are Missing A Plane

I talked some about the missing and presumed crashed Malaysia Airlines flight 370. There's been lots of speculation by the 24 hour news people. The fact is we don't know what happened on the plane, so we need to wait until the wreckage is found.

 

Some "theories" include the plane was shot down by a missile, abducted by aliens, fell victim to the Bermuda Triangle, and maybe it was sucked into a black hole. More realistic ideas include equipment failure, pilot error, pilot freak out, or terrorists. One thing I am fairly certain about is the wreckage (including the black box) will need to be recovered for a more definitive answer to be found. But, whatever the answer, conspiracy theorists will not accept it if it dispels their theory of events.

I mentioned that we should have an answer soon, because 70s spoon-bending sensation Uri Geller is on the job. He took to his Twitter account to announce that he had been "asked" to lend his powers of remote viewing to help in the search. Yeah, that'll work. Seems like more of a "don't forget about me" move on Uri's part.

Also, our friends over at Snopes.com have been working hard to counter all the nonsense stories making the internet rounds. Good on them.

 

Speaking Of Conspiracy Theorists...

Former Z Talker, Kale Kelly has issued me a challenge. He has proposed I watch Jesse Ventura's Conspiracy Theory on 9/11. Kale cautions me to watch "with an open mind." Sigh. I'll try. To watch it, I mean. I always have an open mind, but Jesse's track record as a conspiracy theorist is well known and I don't have high hopes that his show will get the science right. I guess I'll have to watch to be sure.

Kale actually stopped by the chat room while my show was on and we had a chance to chat. We are planning on getting Kale back on the show. Oh, brother, didn't I learn anything from the other time he was on the show?

What A Dick

 

The good news is that con artist Kevin Trudeau has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for fraud. His series of books and infomercials on cures and weight loss secrets "they" don't want you to know about are loads of crap designed to make Kevin rich. He did get rich, but the law has caught up with his con and he's going to prison.

The bad news is his followers are unphased by his guilt. They believe his crap, even though in his statement to the court Kevin promised that should he ever write another book or produce another infomercial there will be "no embellishment, no puffery, and absolutely no lies." I think he just admitted he had been doing just that, don't you? And, yet, his followers will be there with their pockets ripe for picking when he gets out.

Twitter Can Be Awesome

Medical expert by way of her "mommy instinct," anti-vaxxer and one of the most deadly people in the world, Jenny McCarthy recently asked her million plus Twitter followers what was the most important personality trait they look for in a mate. Well, folks who don't accept Jenny's scare-mongering of vaccines told her that basically they look for the trait that isn't anti-vaccine.

My favorite answer: "My ideal mate likes the idea of kids not getting polio." Excellent! Now if I could figure out why those people were following Jenny in the first place. Might be her boobies.

What Another Dick

One dick was not enough for this show. In fact, if we include Uri and Jenny (and why wouldn't we?) this guy will make it four dicks on this one show.

 

So, apparently, Colorado resident Roy Ortiz isn't as happy with his rescuers as he was the day they rescued from his overturned car, which had been washed of the road by flood waters. At first, Mr. Ortiz was very grateful for his rescuers from the North Metro Fire Rescue and he credited his ability to remain calm to God. However, time and a lawyer has made Mr. Ortiz give the situation a bit of a rethink.

Now this dick is preparing to sue his rescuers for not saving him quickly enough and that it was the grace of God that saved him. Hmm, who does he think was responsible the flood waters?

Movie Recommendation: Billy Jack (1971)

 

Yeah, it's filled with hippies. And, yes, it trades in the myth of the noble savage. And, sure, it's supposed message of peaceful coexistence is mixed with loads of violence. And it's naive and a bit silly. But Billy Jack kicks ass!

 

Fred Phelps

The man who gave the world the immortal phrase "God hates fags" has died.

Music heard on the show...

Dimland Radio opening theme song: 'Ram' by The Yoleus

First ad break bumpers: 'Rescue' by Echo & the Bunnymen & 'Atom Tan' by The Clash
Second ad break bumpers: 'Run It' by The Replacements & 'Kerosene' by Big Black
Closing song: 'Angler's Treble Hook' by $5 Fiddle

That's it! See you next Saturday night for Dimland Radio 11 Central, midnight Eastern on www.ztalkradio.com you can also download my show from the z talk show archives page. You can email your questions and comments to drdim@dimland.com

You can also go to my CafePress store and buy stuff with my artwork on it and have me do a portrait for you if you like. Find out more here and here.

dimland radio 10-19-13 show notes

I Won The Lottery!

Ok, not really.  I've been summoned to jury duty for the second time in my life.  That's like winning a lottery nobody wants to win.  And I've now won it twice.

My First Tour Of Jury Duty

I talked about the first time I did jury duty and that I did get on a case.  I gave my recollections on that case and some other interesting aspects of it.  At least, I hope they were interesting.

I mentioned the impressive statue that slowly rotates in the atrium of the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul, MN.  It's called Vision of Peace.  I mistakenly called it the Spirit of Justice.  Where did I get that name from?

Look!  An orb!  G-g-g-not a ghost!  I don't know who the dude is. 

Never Found In The 80s: The Screaming Tribesmen & The March Violets

After a short absence, two bands have recently been profiled in my Never Found in the 80s series for the Stuck in the 80s blog.  In October, I'm doing a Goth and/or Halloween theme.  I featured Australia's The Screaming Tribesmen and their song 'Date With A Vampyre', and England's The March Violets and their song 'Snake Dance'.

Ms. Show-Us-Your-Boobs 1993 Might Be In Trouble On The View

 
Non-scientist Jenny McCarthy's position on The View is rumored to be in jeopardy.  These are just rumors, mind you.  But we can hope they are true, can't we?

 

What's Your Excuse?

Maria Kang, a year ago, posted online a picture of herself with her three young sons under the headline - What's Your Excuse? and she's been getting grief for it ever since. Ms. Kang has a fitness trainer's body.  She had it before she was pregnant and she got it back after each pregnancy.  Is this body shaming of post-pregnancy women?  I think, yes.  But, could it also be an inspiration to post-pregnancy women to workout and get their bodies back into healthy shape?  I think, yes.

So, what's the excuse?  Not every woman has the same body type that Ms. Kang has or the lifestyle she has that allows her to exercise several hours a day.  She would do better to encourage people to be healthy.  And maybe that's what she is trying to do.

I should note I talked about body types: Ectomorph, Endomorph, and Mesomorph.  I've seen the validity of these body types being questioned.  I'll see what I can find out.  But let's just say that genetics plays a big part in the sort of body you can achieve through proper diet and exercise.

I also mentioned Ms Kang is a fitness trainer.  She says she is not a personal trainer.  However, bodybuilding.com's profile of her states in part, "her exptensive fitness background expands (sic) a period of over 14 years as a personal trainer, group exercise director and instructor..."  Something's not meshing there.

Here is a viewpoint suggesting that Maria Kang isn't really body shaming people.

A Dimland Radio Look At Sports

I made a prediction!  This is purely emotional.  Sometimes my skepticism gets clouded when I think about sports.  Especially, when it comes to the MN Vikings.  So, Monday (10/21) night the Vikes will be heading to the Meadowlands to take on the 0 - 6 NY Giants.  Prediction: MY VIKES AT 1 - 4 WILL GIVE THE GIANTS THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON!

But, it's purely emotional, so I guess we'll see Monday night.

 

Movie Recommendation: The Shining (1980)

Warner Bros

 

This Stanley Kubrick horror classic was initially panned when released by many film critics and audiences weren't too thrilled with it.  I saw it when it was released, I was 15 or 16, and I liked it and thought it was so creepy.  Time has changed opinions on this movie and it is now looked on as a great an unique film.  Here is what Roger Ebert said about it.

Music heard on the show...

Dimland Radio opening theme song: 'Ram' by The Yoleus

First ad break bumpers: 'Date With A Vampyre' by The Screaming Tribesmen & 'Snake Dance' by The March Violets
Second ad break bumpers: 'Villiers Terrace' by Echo & the Bunnymen & 'My Mother The War' by 10,000 Maniacs
Closing song: 'Angler's Treble Hook' by $5 Fiddle

That's it! See you next Saturday night for Dimland Radio 11 Central, midnight Eastern on www.ztalkradio.com you can also download my show from the z talk show archives page. You can email your questions and comments to drdim@dimland.com

You can also go to my CafePress store and buy stuff with my artwork on it and have me do a portrait for you if you like. Find out more here and here.

dimland radio 7-20-13 show notes

Guest Cohost?

 

No, not on my show.  I was a guest cohost on the latest edition of the Stuck In The 80s podcast.  It took nearly eight years, but the show finally featured a voice I can listen to all day.  And often do.

I had an excellent time and look forward to being on the show again.  I hope the ratings are good.  Do they have ratings in podcastland?

 

Rough Week, Too Much Heat And Work

 

I lamented the amount of work, actual physical labor! that I was subjected to this past week.  And it was hot and humid with no air conditioning at work.  Yuck!  I hate summer.

 

A Little More Twins Talk

 

I took a little time to give credit to the MN Twins having managed to beat the Hated Yankees twice!  In New York!  How 'bout that?!

 

A Dimland Radio Science Zero: Jenny McCarthy and ABC's The View

 

Once again, I noted the danger of Jenny McCarthy's misguided and unscientific and false claims of childhood vaccines causing autism.  Now ABC is giving Ms Show-Us-Your-Boobs 1993 the platform of The View to spew her dangerous views.  Even if she never mentions vaccines on the show, she has been given unwarranted credibility.

There were several others out there adding their voices to the outcry.  I'll make them Dimland Radio Science Heroes!  Congratulations James Poniewozik, Alex Pareene, Michael Specter, and Emily Willingham.  Thanks to them for helping spread the word.

Never Found In The 80s: Love Tractor

 

Another band to come out of the Athens, Georgia alternative music scene, but didn't get as popular as The B-52s and REM.  You can see my writeup here.

 

Jehovah Hates Magic

I spotted a disturbing video on the YouTube teaching Jehovah's Witnesses who to guilt their kids into not liking magic, because that would make Jehovah sad.  Jehovah hates magic, except when Jesus does it.  Those are miracles, not magic.  It's just sad the crazy religious beliefs out there.

 

Trapped Chinese Woman Thought To Be Ghost

 

A woman in China attempted to take a shortcut, but ended up getting stuck in a wall.  She was stuck for seven hours, because nearby residents though her cries for help were the shrieks of a ghost.  As Tim Farley might tell you, "That's the harm in believing in ghosts.  Well, one of them."

Find the story here.

 

Another TAM Has Come And Gone...

 

...And I missed it!  Again.  Oh, well, there's always next year.

Movie Recommendation: Man Bites Dog (1993)

 

Les Artistes Anonymes

 

This one is a bit of a challenge.  It is possibly the most disturbing I've ever seen.  It's still an intriguing examination of a group of documentarians chronicling the exploits of a serial killer.  The film is darkly funny as it demonstrates the thinness of the line between observers of events and participants of those events.

It is disturbing, so it may not be for everyone.

Music heard on the show...

Dimland Radio opening theme song: 'Ram' by The Yoleus

First ad break bumpers: 'Chardonnay' by Game Theory & 'Beatle Boots' by Love Tractor
Second ad break bumpers: 'Here In My House' by 54-40 & 'Monster Man' by The Suburbs
Closing song: 'Angler's Treble Hook' by $5 Fiddle

That's it! See you next Saturday night for Dimland Radio 11 Central, midnight Eastern on www.ztalkradio.com you can also download my show from the z talk show archives page. You can email your questions and comments to drdim@dimland.com

You can also go to my CafePress store and buy stuff with my artwork on it and have me do a portrait for you if you like. Find out more here and here.