Michael Jackson Memorial

The Michael Jackson memorial is taking place downtown at the Staples Center here today. I hope the local news outlets get plenty of B roll of the crowd lined up to enter. I think that it will rival Star Wars premiers.

I don't think that Michael was right in the head and there was no way that I would let my kid be alone with him... but he could sure dance his ass off. Oh, and by the way, the very first LP that I bought for myself was Thriller. - Remembering Michael Jackson

The Next Michael Jackson

Could this be the next Michael Jackson? Who knows. But it's a great video. Don't you just want to pick him up and squeeze him? - Little Superstar

Three Wolf Moon Shirt

"A T-shirt has become one of the most popular items sold by online retailer Amazon in the past few weeks. Sales of the kitsch Three Wolf Moon T-shirt shot up 2,300% after a spate of ironic reviews went viral.

The first review gave the shirt five stars, saying it 'Fits my girthy frame, has wolves on it, attracts women" but "cannot see wolves with arms crossed'." Here's a link to the Amazon reviews. - BBC (via neatorama)

Some of My Favorite Photo Blogs

I posted about one of my favorite sites Fail Blog previously, but I'd like to add a few other notable Photo Blogs that I have enjoyed exploring. If you've never visited any of these sites, you may end up investing more time than you'd like. There is Happiest People Ever!, Awkward Family Photos, and This is Photobomb. Enjoy!

Critter Cruiser and Hamtrack

"Recent research suggests the vast majority of hamsters, gerbils, mice and rats secretly dream of becoming F1 drivers. Okay, we just made that up. But it wouldn't surprise us having seen them scurrying around in the truly hilarious Critter Cruiser.

No, your eyes do not deceive you; this really is an exercise car for little furry friends. Simply pop your pet inside the integrated exercise wheel and watch in amazement as paw power propels the fabulously silly Critter Cruiser along the floor. Pets will have an absolute blast." - Link (not available in the US)

The Maid Missed a Day

A friend in high school was an EMT. He said that he went on a few calls to places like this. The trick... Vicks on the upper lip to kill the smell. Yay! - Link

Jon Stewart Absolutely Destroys CNBC

"If you like CNBC you will probably not enjoy this clip. Jon Stewart, jilted by CNBC's Howard Beale-esque ranting reporter Rick Santellii, fills the time that would have been dedicated to an interview with more than 8 minutes of .... well, let's just say that we're glad that we're not them." - The Consumerist

Ana's Story

"After a lifetime of being different and a series of surgeries, a new chapter in Ana Rodarte's life was opening." - LA Times

Parenting. Not for Everyone.

Find this and other kinds of FAIL at - Failblog.org

Dog Found Alive After Being Lost at Sea

"When Jan and Dave Griffith lost their beloved pet, an Australian cattle dog named Sophie Tucker, on a boating trip last November, they thought she was gone for good." - LA Times