Lake Effect: June 2009

Sunday, June 28, 2009

The King of........ Pharmaceuticals?

Trashy article, but many of the "anonymous" assertions seem plausible. Whaddya think?

Friday, June 26, 2009

Quote of the Day (so far)

“When the autopsy comes, all hell’s going to break loose, so thank God we’re celebrating him now,” Liza Minnelli on CBS’ “The Early Show” by telephone.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Not exactly what we expected for the third....

This image of Farah was huge in my early childhood, as was Charlie's Angels.

Howard Simons Remembers:

" I was just discussing with coworkers, and reminiscing about Farah. You were pretty young, but remember Dad brought home posters that one of his vendors had given him? I was the most popular kid in 7th grade for 1 day when I brought in that poster, and all those horny jr high boys were crowded around my locker to get a look. It all ended quickly when (ALAS) Scott Wolf the bully ripped it in half. I think I cried (reinforcing my nerd status)."

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

I'm Just Saying....

With the sudden deaths of the similar-looking Ed McMahon and John Callaway....

I'd watch your ass, M. Emmet Walsh. And Charles Durning's lucky he doesn't wear glasses.

Any other possibilites?

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Movie Review

Roger Ebert's review of "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen":

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is a horrible experience of unbearable length, briefly punctuated by three or four amusing moments. One of these involves a dog-like robot humping the leg of the heroine. Such are the meager joys. If you want to save yourself the ticket price, go into the kitchen, cue up a male choir singing the music of hell, and get a kid to start banging pots and pans together."

I sorta liked the first one.

Historical Occasion.

Years from now, we'll tell our kids we were alive when Weird Al ran out of ideas.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Triumph and Bonaroo

Friday, June 19, 2009

If no one's gonna post today...you get more baby time.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Helpful Amazon.com product review…

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2XKMDXZHQ26YX/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R2XKMDXZHQ26YX

Sorry, gotta cut-n-paste

Monday, June 15, 2009

May we introduce

Miss Ellery Lark Singer.

The Dick Durbin in her celebrity mix is fading over time, but this picture will preserve it forever.

Great Moments In Journalism

I know newspapers are in trouble financially, but isn't spellcheck usually free?

Friday, June 12, 2009

Lafe Effect Street Beat

As I was walking from my office to the Millenium Park Garage at 2:30 yesterday, I noticed that Randolph east of Michigan was completely blocked off and that there were scores of police cars, paddy wagons, fire engines and ambulances lining the street east of The Harris theatre. I figured they were making "The Negotiator Two" or something, then noticed the two workman at the garage entrance pointing upwards towards a condo building. I followed the line and saw a figure about 25 stories high draped over the ledge and rocking back and forth (actual photo above). After watching for ten minutes or so, I went on my way, hoping for the best. I was relieved to learn this morning that the jumper was talked down this morning at 1:23 AM, 11 hours after I happened on the scene.