UPDATE! The auction closed yesterday and Ian sold his entire life for just over $380,000 (about $120,000 less than he had hoped for)
You know the copycats would start right after this auction....here's the next one....it's from 42-year-old Deven Trabosh of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and includes her 4 bedroom home and her hand in marriage!
http://florence.en.craigslist.it/vac/725787925.html
Back in 2001, Ian Usher moved from Britain to Perth, Australia after marrying his girlfriend Laura. But everything went to crap last year when Laura dumped Ian after 12 years together . . . and found some other guy.
So poor Ian was stuck in the brand new house that the couple had built, surrounded by pictures of Laura and the stuff they had bought together.
Then one day Ian decided to stop moping and came up with a plan to ditch the reminders of Laura and start a new life. So he put his old life up for sale on eBay.
You heard that right . . . Ian is selling his entire life on eBay. His house, his belongings, and everything else from his old life, including:
A house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms . . . including all the furniture, a spa, a home entertainment system, and a computer . . .
A 1989 Mazda 929 . . . a motorcycle . . . a jet ski . . . and a bicycle . . .all his camping, sky-diving, and camera equipment . . .and his friends. Yes . . . Ian's selling a meet-and-greet with 8 of his closest friends where you'll have the chance to take Ian's place.
And finally . . . Ian's selling his job. You get a two-week trial at Ian's old job at a rug store where he holds the coveted title of store assistant. The duties include lifting rugs and fetching coffee.
Ian says that after the winning bidder shells out the money to take over his old life, he'll walk out of his house with nothing but the money and a passport, take the first flight that's available . . . and travel the world to find a new life.
The last time we checked, the bid for Ian's life on eBay was up to $2.2 MILLION.
http://www.alife4sale.com/
(--And here's where you can bid on Ian's life . . .)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250255442325
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
VIDEO AND PICTURES FROM STEVE'S B17G BOMBER FLIGHT
On Friday June 27th I had the experience of a lifetime going flying in a WWII B17G Flying Fortress the "Aluminum Overcast". This is one of 14 flying B17s left and it is like touch a piece of living history to fly in it. If you have the time, and an extra $400 laying around, go and ride in this piece of history.
The experience brought tears to my eyes.
For more information on the B17 flights go to http://www.b17.org/
Hurry it's only in Plattsmouth Friday the 27th through Sunday the 29th.
NEW ALICE COOPER!
Alice Cooper has a new album coming out on July 29th. You can hear one of the new tracks called "Vengeance is Mine" HERE!
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION IS COMING TO OMAHA!
Extreme Makeover Home Edition is coming to Omaha! To nominate a family send an email including your contact information to castnebraska@gmail.com
YOU CAN FLY IN A REAL B17 THIS WEEKEND!
B-17 Tour Stop
B-17 Aluminum Overcast
Omaha, NE
The B17 Aluminum Overcast will be offering rides and tours at the Plattsmouth Municipal Airport on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
To book a flight or see the schedule please call 1-800-359-6217 or go to http://www.b17.org/
Pre-book prices are $359 for EAA Members and $399 for Non—Members
Walk-up prices are $385 for EAA Members and $425 for Non-EAA Members
EAA is offering historic flight experiences in its beautifully restored B-17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast.” One of only 14 Fortress's still flying, this aircraft is an icon of the Allied strategic bombing effort that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II. Unlike reading a history book, you can actually fly a mission back in time and feel the might of this magnificent machine, just as those brave young men did more than 60 years ago.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
ZZ TOP ON YOUR COMPUTER!
Z-Z Top's appearance Monday night at the Hard Rock Cafe in Houston will be streamed live at http://www.woozyfly.com/ from 7:00pm to 10:00pm (CT). The trio will be plugging their first-ever concert D-V-D, Live From Texas, in stores the next day.
Friday, June 13, 2008
LEVI WILLIAM IN THE STUDIO!
Levi William was GREAT in the studio this morning. He rocks! Check him out at Playing with Fire Saturday Jume 14th. Levi should be on stage about 6:00pm. Also look for his CD in July.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
THE TOP 20 MOVIES THAT MAKE MEN CRY.
Some blogger at the "Sporting News" website has come up with a list of the Top 20 Movies that Make Men Cry. Here they are . . .
#1.) "Field of Dreams", 1989
#2.) "Old Yeller", 1957
#3.) "Brian's Song", 1971
#4.) "Braveheart", 1995
#5.) "Rudy", 1993
#6.) "Pride of the Yankees", 1942
#7.) "Saving Private Ryan", 1998
#8.) "The Green Mile", 1999
#9.) "E.T.", 1982
#10.) "The Passion of the Christ", 2004
#11.) "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", 2003
#12.) "Seabiscuit", 2003
#13.) "Big Fish", 2003
#14.) "The Shawshank Redemption", 1994
#15.) "The Natural", 1984
#16.) "Forrest Gump", 1994
#17.) "Dead Poets Society", 1989
#18.) "Frequency", 2000
#19.) "Schindler's List", 1993
#20.) "It's A Wonderful Life", 1946
Check out the list HERE!
#1.) "Field of Dreams", 1989
#2.) "Old Yeller", 1957
#3.) "Brian's Song", 1971
#4.) "Braveheart", 1995
#5.) "Rudy", 1993
#6.) "Pride of the Yankees", 1942
#7.) "Saving Private Ryan", 1998
#8.) "The Green Mile", 1999
#9.) "E.T.", 1982
#10.) "The Passion of the Christ", 2004
#11.) "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", 2003
#12.) "Seabiscuit", 2003
#13.) "Big Fish", 2003
#14.) "The Shawshank Redemption", 1994
#15.) "The Natural", 1984
#16.) "Forrest Gump", 1994
#17.) "Dead Poets Society", 1989
#18.) "Frequency", 2000
#19.) "Schindler's List", 1993
#20.) "It's A Wonderful Life", 1946
Check out the list HERE!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
MEN ATTRACT DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOMEN BASED ON THE CARS THEY DRIVE!
Guys . . . if you got a car hoping to attract hot future models, but you're only attracting mothers of four with emotional baggage . . . you're probably giving off the wrong signal.
That's why dating coach DeAnne Lorraine looked at the five most popular cars leased by men (--according to LeaseTrader.com) and determined what kind of personality those men have and what kind of women they attract. Here's what she found:
CHEVY SUBURBAN. Guys who drive Suburbans like to travel and spend time with friends and family . . . which is why they attract women who are easy-going and family-oriented.
(--My take: Guys who drive Suburbans think hacky sack is a sport and enjoy spitting contests . . . and that attracts women who've been planning their wedding since high school.)
MERCEDES S-CLASS. These guys are classy, successful sugar daddies . . . so they get chicks who expect to be taken care of.
(--My take: Guys who drive an S-Class always drive ten miles below the speed limit and lie about shopping at Wal-Mart . . . and that attracts women who skipped college to pay for their fake breasts and can't locate North America on a map.)
That's why dating coach DeAnne Lorraine looked at the five most popular cars leased by men (--according to LeaseTrader.com) and determined what kind of personality those men have and what kind of women they attract. Here's what she found:
CHEVY SUBURBAN. Guys who drive Suburbans like to travel and spend time with friends and family . . . which is why they attract women who are easy-going and family-oriented.
(--My take: Guys who drive Suburbans think hacky sack is a sport and enjoy spitting contests . . . and that attracts women who've been planning their wedding since high school.)
MERCEDES S-CLASS. These guys are classy, successful sugar daddies . . . so they get chicks who expect to be taken care of.
(--My take: Guys who drive an S-Class always drive ten miles below the speed limit and lie about shopping at Wal-Mart . . . and that attracts women who skipped college to pay for their fake breasts and can't locate North America on a map.)
TOYOTA CAMRY. Men who drive a Camry are solid, reliable and committed . . . and that attracts women who are uncomplicated, undemanding, and sweet.
(--My take: Guys who drive a Carmy are cheap and boring . . . and that attracts indecisive women who dress up their cats.)
CORVETTE. These guys are suffering from a mid-life crisis and trying to put out the "bad boy" vibe. So they'll attract naughty chicks who are impulsive and rebellious.
(--My take: Men who drive Corvettes haven't bought a new suit since the CLINTON administration and play fantasy baseball . . . that attracts women who still listen to POISON.)
FORD F-150. These guys are insecure but pretend to be tough. They attract women who are also insecure and rely on guys to make them feel safe.
(--My take: These guys are still afraid of the dark, and they drink anything with the word "extreme" in it . . . and that attracts clingy women who cry every three minutes and send text messages with phrases like "pookie".)
(--My take: Guys who drive a Carmy are cheap and boring . . . and that attracts indecisive women who dress up their cats.)
CORVETTE. These guys are suffering from a mid-life crisis and trying to put out the "bad boy" vibe. So they'll attract naughty chicks who are impulsive and rebellious.
(--My take: Men who drive Corvettes haven't bought a new suit since the CLINTON administration and play fantasy baseball . . . that attracts women who still listen to POISON.)
FORD F-150. These guys are insecure but pretend to be tough. They attract women who are also insecure and rely on guys to make them feel safe.
(--My take: These guys are still afraid of the dark, and they drink anything with the word "extreme" in it . . . and that attracts clingy women who cry every three minutes and send text messages with phrases like "pookie".)
WHO WOULD BE IN YOUR DREAM BAND?
The video game developer Electronic Arts . . . which is one of the companies behind the game, "Rock Band" . . . recently conducted a survey to determine who would play in your ultimate, all-time DREAM BAND.
In the end, the late FREDDIE MERCURY . . . who was, of course, the lead singer of QUEEN . . . was named the singer of the "dream band".
No specifics on the voting process were released . . . but they say some of the other contenders were MICK JAGGER (of the ROLLING STONES) and the late KURT COBAIN (of NIRVANA).
JIMI HENDRIX . . . (--who died back in 1970) . . . was chosen as the band's guitarist, and FLEA, of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, was picked as the bassist. The dream band's drummer is the late KEITH MOON, from THE WHO.
Who would be in your "Dream Band"?
In the end, the late FREDDIE MERCURY . . . who was, of course, the lead singer of QUEEN . . . was named the singer of the "dream band".
No specifics on the voting process were released . . . but they say some of the other contenders were MICK JAGGER (of the ROLLING STONES) and the late KURT COBAIN (of NIRVANA).
JIMI HENDRIX . . . (--who died back in 1970) . . . was chosen as the band's guitarist, and FLEA, of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, was picked as the bassist. The dream band's drummer is the late KEITH MOON, from THE WHO.
Who would be in your "Dream Band"?
Monday, June 09, 2008
NUGENT'S WORDS FOR YOUR GRAD!
Ted Nugent has written an op-ed piece in the Detroit News outlining for graduates the keys to leading a good life in America. Nugent writes, "What I am about to tell you will help you immensely throughout the rest of your lives if you commit to practicing Uncle Ted's proven modus operandi for a quality of life."
Work: Nobody owes you a thing. Everything you will get out of life will be based solely on what you put into it... The only free lunches are at the homeless shelter. If you want to dance, you have to pay the band. And you will get what you pay for.
Values: Never be afraid to let yourself go and exhibit unbridled raw emotion and enthusiasm. Emotions need exercise. March to the beat of making your own loud and obnoxious guitar-breeding noises no matter how many times they tell you to turn down and stop the feedback.
Politics: Be intelligently and effectively defiant. Defiance is the very spirit that gave birth to this country when our forefathers fought against overwhelming odds, signed the Declaration of Independence and fired the 'shot heard 'round the world.' If you have not made a few well-deserving idiots boil over in anger by the time you are 25, get busy. We live in a target-rich environment of liberal denial.
In closing he writes, "Trust your gut feelings. Only trust people who have earned your trust. Trust but verify. Never trust the French. Have fun. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Live smart, live good. Rock hard."
Monday, June 02, 2008
100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All-Time
Rolling Stone magazine has published its list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All-Time," and classic rock dominates the chart. Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" tops the list, with the remainder of the Top 10 featuring nine songs recorded before 1980. (Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is the lone exception.) Eric Clapton is the lead guitarist on four of the 100 songs -- as a member of John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Cream and Derek and the Dominos, and with The Beatles on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." The Beatles, Jeff Beck (one with the Yardbirds) and Jimi Hendrix each have three songs on the list.
100 Tool - "Vicarious"
99 My Morning Jacket - "Run Thru"
98 Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Under the Bridge"
97 Queens of the Stone Age - "No One Knows"
96 Hüsker Dü - "New Day Rising"
95 Moby Grape - "Omaha"
94 Dire Sraits - "Money for Nothing"
93 My Bloody Valentine - "Only Shallow"
92 Mick Jagger - "Memo from Turner"
91 The Mars Volta - "Drunkship of Lanterns"
90 The Smiths - "How Soon Is Now?"
89 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - "I Love Rock N Roll"
88 Quicksilver Messenger Service - "Mona"
87 King Crimson - "Red"
86 Jeff Beck - "I Ain't Superstitious"
85 Phish - "You Enjoy Myself"
84 John Mayer - "Gravity"
83 Sublime - "What I Got"
82 The Ventures - "Walk -- Don't Run"
81 Michael Jackson - "Beat It"
80 Steely Dan - "Kid Charlemagne"
79 Sonic Youth - "Silver Rocket"
78 Buddy Guy - "Stone Crazy"
77 Pearl Jam - "Even Flow"
76 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - "American Girl"
75 Frank Zappa - "Willie the Pimp"
74 ZZ Top - "La Grange"
73 Blue Cheer - "Summertime Blues"
72 Weezer - "Say It Ain't So"
71 The Strokes - "Take It Or Leave It"
70 Smashing Pumpkins - "Bullet With Butterfly Wings"
69 Pink Floyd - "Money"
68 B.B. King - "The Thrill is Gone"
67 Bruce Springsteen - "Adam Raised A Cain"
66 Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Texas Flood"
65 The Police - "Message in a Bottle"
64 Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Freebird"
63 Guns n' Roses - "Sweet Child O' Mine"
62 Albert King - "Born Under a Bad Sign"
61 Sam And Dave - "Soul Man"
60 Funkadelic - "Maggot Brain"
59 Jeff Beck - "Freeway Jam"
58 Link Wray - "Rumble"
57 Grateful Dead - "Dark Star"
56 The Byrds - "Eight Miles High"
55 Cream - "White Room"
54 Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Little Wing"
53 Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Born on the Bayou"
52 Radiohead - "My Iron Lung"
51 Ozzy Osbourne - "Crazy Train"
50 Pixies - "Debaser"
49 Jimi Hendrix - "Machine Gun"
48 The Clash - "London Calling"
47 Van Halen - "Panama"
46 Dick Dale and the Del-Tones - "Miserlou"
45 The Beatles - "I Saw Her Standing There"
44 Sleater-Kinney - "Dig Me Out"
43 The Sex Pistols - "Holidays in the Sun"
42 John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers - "Hideaway"
41 Television - "Marquee Moon"
40 The Who - "I Can See for Miles"
39 Santana - "Black Magic Woman"
38 The Faces - "Stay With Me"
37 Elvis Presley - "That's All Right"
36 Pink Floyd - "Interstellar Overdrive"
35 The Stooges - "1969"
34 Aerosmith - "Walk This Way"
33 Metallica - "Master of Puppets"
32 Dire Straits - "Sultans of Swing"
31 Queen - "Keep Yourself Alive"
30 Bill Haley and His Comets - "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock"
29 AC/DC - "Back in Black"
28 U2 - "Where the Streets Have No Name"
27 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band - "Look Over Yonders Wall"
26 B.B. King - "How Blue Can You Get"
25 The Rolling Stones - "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"
24 Rage Against the Machine- "Killing in the Name"
23 The Yardbirds - "Over Under Sideways Down"
22 The Beatles - "A Hard Day's Night"
21 The White Stripes - "Seven Nation Army"
20 The Impressions - "People Get Ready"
19 Prince and the Revolution - "Purple Rain"
18 Ramones - "Blitzkrieg Bop"
17 Black Sabbath - "Black Sabbath"
16 Neil Young with Crazy Horse - "Cowgirl in the Sand"
15 The Who - "My Generation"
14 Bruce Springsteen - "Born to Run"
13 Derek and the Dominos - "Layla"
12 The Jimi Hendrix Experience - "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)"
11 Led Zeppelin - "Whole Lotta Love"
10 Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
09 The Allman Brothers Band - "Statesboro Blues"
08 Led Zeppelin - "Stairway to Heaven"
07 The Beatles - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
06 Van Halen - "Eruption"
05 Rolling Stones - "Brown Sugar"
04 The Kinks - "You Really Got Me"
03 Cream - "Crossroads"
02 Jimi Hendrix - "Purple Haze"
01 Chuck Berry - "Johnny B. Goode
100 Tool - "Vicarious"
99 My Morning Jacket - "Run Thru"
98 Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Under the Bridge"
97 Queens of the Stone Age - "No One Knows"
96 Hüsker Dü - "New Day Rising"
95 Moby Grape - "Omaha"
94 Dire Sraits - "Money for Nothing"
93 My Bloody Valentine - "Only Shallow"
92 Mick Jagger - "Memo from Turner"
91 The Mars Volta - "Drunkship of Lanterns"
90 The Smiths - "How Soon Is Now?"
89 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - "I Love Rock N Roll"
88 Quicksilver Messenger Service - "Mona"
87 King Crimson - "Red"
86 Jeff Beck - "I Ain't Superstitious"
85 Phish - "You Enjoy Myself"
84 John Mayer - "Gravity"
83 Sublime - "What I Got"
82 The Ventures - "Walk -- Don't Run"
81 Michael Jackson - "Beat It"
80 Steely Dan - "Kid Charlemagne"
79 Sonic Youth - "Silver Rocket"
78 Buddy Guy - "Stone Crazy"
77 Pearl Jam - "Even Flow"
76 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - "American Girl"
75 Frank Zappa - "Willie the Pimp"
74 ZZ Top - "La Grange"
73 Blue Cheer - "Summertime Blues"
72 Weezer - "Say It Ain't So"
71 The Strokes - "Take It Or Leave It"
70 Smashing Pumpkins - "Bullet With Butterfly Wings"
69 Pink Floyd - "Money"
68 B.B. King - "The Thrill is Gone"
67 Bruce Springsteen - "Adam Raised A Cain"
66 Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Texas Flood"
65 The Police - "Message in a Bottle"
64 Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Freebird"
63 Guns n' Roses - "Sweet Child O' Mine"
62 Albert King - "Born Under a Bad Sign"
61 Sam And Dave - "Soul Man"
60 Funkadelic - "Maggot Brain"
59 Jeff Beck - "Freeway Jam"
58 Link Wray - "Rumble"
57 Grateful Dead - "Dark Star"
56 The Byrds - "Eight Miles High"
55 Cream - "White Room"
54 Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Little Wing"
53 Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Born on the Bayou"
52 Radiohead - "My Iron Lung"
51 Ozzy Osbourne - "Crazy Train"
50 Pixies - "Debaser"
49 Jimi Hendrix - "Machine Gun"
48 The Clash - "London Calling"
47 Van Halen - "Panama"
46 Dick Dale and the Del-Tones - "Miserlou"
45 The Beatles - "I Saw Her Standing There"
44 Sleater-Kinney - "Dig Me Out"
43 The Sex Pistols - "Holidays in the Sun"
42 John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers - "Hideaway"
41 Television - "Marquee Moon"
40 The Who - "I Can See for Miles"
39 Santana - "Black Magic Woman"
38 The Faces - "Stay With Me"
37 Elvis Presley - "That's All Right"
36 Pink Floyd - "Interstellar Overdrive"
35 The Stooges - "1969"
34 Aerosmith - "Walk This Way"
33 Metallica - "Master of Puppets"
32 Dire Straits - "Sultans of Swing"
31 Queen - "Keep Yourself Alive"
30 Bill Haley and His Comets - "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock"
29 AC/DC - "Back in Black"
28 U2 - "Where the Streets Have No Name"
27 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band - "Look Over Yonders Wall"
26 B.B. King - "How Blue Can You Get"
25 The Rolling Stones - "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"
24 Rage Against the Machine- "Killing in the Name"
23 The Yardbirds - "Over Under Sideways Down"
22 The Beatles - "A Hard Day's Night"
21 The White Stripes - "Seven Nation Army"
20 The Impressions - "People Get Ready"
19 Prince and the Revolution - "Purple Rain"
18 Ramones - "Blitzkrieg Bop"
17 Black Sabbath - "Black Sabbath"
16 Neil Young with Crazy Horse - "Cowgirl in the Sand"
15 The Who - "My Generation"
14 Bruce Springsteen - "Born to Run"
13 Derek and the Dominos - "Layla"
12 The Jimi Hendrix Experience - "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)"
11 Led Zeppelin - "Whole Lotta Love"
10 Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
09 The Allman Brothers Band - "Statesboro Blues"
08 Led Zeppelin - "Stairway to Heaven"
07 The Beatles - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
06 Van Halen - "Eruption"
05 Rolling Stones - "Brown Sugar"
04 The Kinks - "You Really Got Me"
03 Cream - "Crossroads"
02 Jimi Hendrix - "Purple Haze"
01 Chuck Berry - "Johnny B. Goode
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