Taco Bell founder dead at 86
"RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. – Glen W. Bell Jr., an entrepreneur best known as the founder of the Taco Bell chain, has died. He was 86.
Bell died Sunday at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, according to a statement posted Monday on the Taco Bell Web site.
The Irvine-based company did not release a cause of death.
"Glen Bell was a visionary and innovator in the restaurant industry, as well as a dedicated family man," Greg Creed, president of Taco Bell, said in the statement.
Bell launched his first restaurant, called Bell's Drive-In, in 1948 in San Bernardino after seeing the success of McDonald's. His restaurant sought to take advantage of Southern California's car culture by serving hamburgers and hot dogs through drive-in windows.
The World War II veteran next helped establish Taco Tias in Los Angeles, El Tacos in the Long Beach area, and Der Wienerschnitzel, a national hot dog chain.
Bell launched Taco Bell in 1962 in Downey after cutting ties with his business partners and quickly expanding around Los Angeles.
He sold the first Taco Bell franchise in 1964. In 1978, Bell sold his 868 Taco Bell restaurants to PepsiCo for $125 million in stock.
Taco Bell is now owned by Yum! Brands and is the largest Mexican fast-food chain in the nation, serving more than 36.8 million consumers each week in more than 5,600 U.S. locations."
(Yahoo)
January 18, 2010
The Most Expesive Car Ever Sold Now Is . . . . .
Audi Gets Nod As World’s Most Expensive Car, $80 million
"Business reporter John Myers Jr., details that Issa Transport Group (ITG), the Kingston representative for Audi, has an Audi A8 Security available via special order for $80 million.
Deborah Stewart, Audi brand and sales manager at ITG, says “Given its features, the A8 Security is ‘reasonably priced.’ “
The Audi A8 Security sedan has “standard” features such as full-cage outer-body armour certified by the German Federal Police, run-flat tires, gas tank and battery armouring, double-mirror interior, emergency door; silky-soft power-adjustable leather seats, refrigerator, retractable rear-seat tables, heated wind screen, multi-zone climate controls, and a slate of other comfort features.
The car is more than three times as expensive as the nearest luxury security equipped rival."
(AutoSpies)
"Business reporter John Myers Jr., details that Issa Transport Group (ITG), the Kingston representative for Audi, has an Audi A8 Security available via special order for $80 million.
Deborah Stewart, Audi brand and sales manager at ITG, says “Given its features, the A8 Security is ‘reasonably priced.’ “
The Audi A8 Security sedan has “standard” features such as full-cage outer-body armour certified by the German Federal Police, run-flat tires, gas tank and battery armouring, double-mirror interior, emergency door; silky-soft power-adjustable leather seats, refrigerator, retractable rear-seat tables, heated wind screen, multi-zone climate controls, and a slate of other comfort features.
The car is more than three times as expensive as the nearest luxury security equipped rival."
(AutoSpies)
Do You Feel Conned . . . . .
Agent 00J Exposes how Porsche has Conned Us All to Help Sell More Cars!
"But what is pure Porsche?
And how is it that a 2 ton truck classifies as pure Porsche while a light weighted mid-engined sports car does not classify as pure Porsche?
Quite simply, 5 letters.
T U R B O
That's right, Turbo - or lack there of in the case of the Boxster.
Look back through Porsche lineage and the Turbo has always played an integral role, even in the entry level models like the 924 and 944.
And yet with the Boxster and Cayman which was added almost 10 years after the initial Boxster rolled off showroom floors, NO TURBO model has yet to be offered.
And yet the 911 has always offered the range topping 911 Turbo. The Cayenne launched with the availability of a Turbo, even the new Panamera has a Turbo offering.
And yet the Boxster and Cayman soldier on without, and NO ONE has called out Porsche on this.
The turbo is something that defines the Porsche heritage. Those all important 5 letters that adorn the rear section of the car that lets others know that while we may both drive a Porsche, my Turbo is the fastest of the lineup.
Ego, you bet.
Pride, absolutely.
And yet Boxster and Cayman owners are content to settle for base and "S" model designations, all the while the rest of the TRUE Porsche lineup offers the piece de'resistance, the Turbo.
And therein lies the con."
(AutoSpies)
"But what is pure Porsche?
And how is it that a 2 ton truck classifies as pure Porsche while a light weighted mid-engined sports car does not classify as pure Porsche?
Quite simply, 5 letters.
T U R B O
That's right, Turbo - or lack there of in the case of the Boxster.
Look back through Porsche lineage and the Turbo has always played an integral role, even in the entry level models like the 924 and 944.
And yet with the Boxster and Cayman which was added almost 10 years after the initial Boxster rolled off showroom floors, NO TURBO model has yet to be offered.
And yet the 911 has always offered the range topping 911 Turbo. The Cayenne launched with the availability of a Turbo, even the new Panamera has a Turbo offering.
And yet the Boxster and Cayman soldier on without, and NO ONE has called out Porsche on this.
The turbo is something that defines the Porsche heritage. Those all important 5 letters that adorn the rear section of the car that lets others know that while we may both drive a Porsche, my Turbo is the fastest of the lineup.
Ego, you bet.
Pride, absolutely.
And yet Boxster and Cayman owners are content to settle for base and "S" model designations, all the while the rest of the TRUE Porsche lineup offers the piece de'resistance, the Turbo.
And therein lies the con."
(AutoSpies)
Adding Irony To Agony . . . . .
DJ condemned for playing Van Halen's Jump as woman leaps from bridge
"A Radio DJ has been condemned by mental health charities after he played the song Jump as police were trying to talk down a suicidal woman from a motorway bridge.
Steve Penk received a request from a listener for the hit Van Halen track after four lanes of the M60 were closed while police attempted to deal resolve the situation.
The controversial presenter told listeners on his breakfast show he was playing the song to 'emphathise' with frustrated drivers, but moments later the woman jumped from the 30ft bridge."
(DailyMail.co.uk)
"A Radio DJ has been condemned by mental health charities after he played the song Jump as police were trying to talk down a suicidal woman from a motorway bridge.
Steve Penk received a request from a listener for the hit Van Halen track after four lanes of the M60 were closed while police attempted to deal resolve the situation.
The controversial presenter told listeners on his breakfast show he was playing the song to 'emphathise' with frustrated drivers, but moments later the woman jumped from the 30ft bridge."
(DailyMail.co.uk)
A Very Interesting 3 Hour Tour . . . . .
Tourists Pay $65 For Peek At L.A. Gangland
LOS ANGELES (AP)
Only miles from the scenic vistas and celebrity mansions that draw sightseers from around the globe, a bus tour is rolling through the dark side of Los Angeles.
Passengers paying $65 a head Saturday signed waivers acknowledging they could be crime victims and put their fate in the hands of tattooed ex-gang members who say they have negotiated a cease-fire among rivals in the most violent gangland in America.
LA Gang Tours is trying to build a thriving venture that provides a glimpse into gang life while also trying to convince people that gang-plagued communities are not as hopeless as movies depict.
More than 40 people brushed aside safety concerns for Saturday's maiden tour to hear how notorious gangs got started.
(CBS2)
LOS ANGELES (AP)
Only miles from the scenic vistas and celebrity mansions that draw sightseers from around the globe, a bus tour is rolling through the dark side of Los Angeles.
Passengers paying $65 a head Saturday signed waivers acknowledging they could be crime victims and put their fate in the hands of tattooed ex-gang members who say they have negotiated a cease-fire among rivals in the most violent gangland in America.
LA Gang Tours is trying to build a thriving venture that provides a glimpse into gang life while also trying to convince people that gang-plagued communities are not as hopeless as movies depict.
More than 40 people brushed aside safety concerns for Saturday's maiden tour to hear how notorious gangs got started.
(CBS2)
Some Very Interesting Eating Tips . . . . .
Here are six rules from Michael Pollan's upcoming book, "Food Rules: An Eater's Manual":
#11 Avoid foods you see advertised on television. Food marketers are ingenious at turning criticisms of their products -- and rules like these -- into new ways to sell slightly different versions of the same processed foods: They simply reformulate (to be low-fat, have no HFCS or transfats, or to contain fewer ingredients) and then boast about their implied healthfulness, whether the boast is meaningful or not. The best way to escape these marketing ploys is to tune out the marketing itself, by refusing to buy heavily promoted foods. Only the biggest food manufacturers can afford to advertise their products on television: More than two thirds of food advertising is spent promoting processed foods (and alcohol), so if you avoid products with big ad budgets, you'll automatically be avoiding edible foodlike substances. As for the 5 percent of food ads that promote whole foods (the prune or walnut growers or the beef ranchers), common sense will, one hopes, keep you from tarring them with the same brush -- these are the exceptions that prove the rule.
#19 If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don't.
#36 Don't eat breakfast cereals that change the color of the milk. This should go without saying. Such cereals are highly processed and full of refined carbohydrates as well as chemical additives.
#39 Eat all the junk food you want -- as long as you cook it yourself. There is nothing wrong with eating sweets, fried foods, pastries, even drinking soda every now and then, but food manufacturers have made eating these formerly expensive and hard-to-make treats so cheap and easy that we're eating them every day. The french fry did not become America's most popular vegetable until industry took over the jobs of washing, peeling, cutting, and frying the potatoes -- and cleaning up the mess. If you made all the french fries you ate, you would eat them much less often, if only because they're so much work. The same holds true for fried chicken, chips, cakes, pies, and ice cream. Enjoy these treats as often as you're willing to prepare them -- chances are good it won't be every day.
#47 Eat when you are hungry, not when you are bored. For many of us, eating has surprisingly little to do with hunger. We eat out of boredom, for entertainment, to comfort or reward ourselves. Try to be aware of why you're eating, and ask yourself if you're really hungry-before you eat and then again along the way. (One old wive's test: If you're not hungry enough to eat an apple, then you're not hungry.) Food is a costly antidepressant.
#58 Do all your eating at a table. No, a desk is not a table. If we eat while we're working, or while watching TV or driving, we eat mindlessly-and as a result eat a lot more than we would if we were eating at a table, paying attention to what we're doing. This phenomenon can be tested (and put to good use): Place a child in front of a television set and place a bowl of fresh vegetables in front of him or her. The child will eat everything in the bowl, often even vegetables that he or she doesn't ordinarily touch, without noticing what's going on. Which suggests an exception to the rule: When eating somewhere other than at a table, stick to fruits and vegetables.
(AOL)
#11 Avoid foods you see advertised on television. Food marketers are ingenious at turning criticisms of their products -- and rules like these -- into new ways to sell slightly different versions of the same processed foods: They simply reformulate (to be low-fat, have no HFCS or transfats, or to contain fewer ingredients) and then boast about their implied healthfulness, whether the boast is meaningful or not. The best way to escape these marketing ploys is to tune out the marketing itself, by refusing to buy heavily promoted foods. Only the biggest food manufacturers can afford to advertise their products on television: More than two thirds of food advertising is spent promoting processed foods (and alcohol), so if you avoid products with big ad budgets, you'll automatically be avoiding edible foodlike substances. As for the 5 percent of food ads that promote whole foods (the prune or walnut growers or the beef ranchers), common sense will, one hopes, keep you from tarring them with the same brush -- these are the exceptions that prove the rule.
#19 If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don't.
#36 Don't eat breakfast cereals that change the color of the milk. This should go without saying. Such cereals are highly processed and full of refined carbohydrates as well as chemical additives.
#39 Eat all the junk food you want -- as long as you cook it yourself. There is nothing wrong with eating sweets, fried foods, pastries, even drinking soda every now and then, but food manufacturers have made eating these formerly expensive and hard-to-make treats so cheap and easy that we're eating them every day. The french fry did not become America's most popular vegetable until industry took over the jobs of washing, peeling, cutting, and frying the potatoes -- and cleaning up the mess. If you made all the french fries you ate, you would eat them much less often, if only because they're so much work. The same holds true for fried chicken, chips, cakes, pies, and ice cream. Enjoy these treats as often as you're willing to prepare them -- chances are good it won't be every day.
#47 Eat when you are hungry, not when you are bored. For many of us, eating has surprisingly little to do with hunger. We eat out of boredom, for entertainment, to comfort or reward ourselves. Try to be aware of why you're eating, and ask yourself if you're really hungry-before you eat and then again along the way. (One old wive's test: If you're not hungry enough to eat an apple, then you're not hungry.) Food is a costly antidepressant.
#58 Do all your eating at a table. No, a desk is not a table. If we eat while we're working, or while watching TV or driving, we eat mindlessly-and as a result eat a lot more than we would if we were eating at a table, paying attention to what we're doing. This phenomenon can be tested (and put to good use): Place a child in front of a television set and place a bowl of fresh vegetables in front of him or her. The child will eat everything in the bowl, often even vegetables that he or she doesn't ordinarily touch, without noticing what's going on. Which suggests an exception to the rule: When eating somewhere other than at a table, stick to fruits and vegetables.
(AOL)
Good Luck And May The Force Be With You . . . . .
How To Get Your Girlfriend Into Sports
1) Pick The Right Sport
There are some sports you enjoy more than others, so the same would be true for your girlfriend. Maybe you have been trying forever with football, when she would be down for a hockey or basketball game. You’re not going to turn he instantly into an Around the Horn panelist, so find something you can agree on.
2) Teach Her the Game
Never talk down to her, but simplify the game on TV so that anyone could relate to it. Think of it as how would someone in Australia try to explain the rules of Aussie Rules Football to you. Not so easy anymore, is it?
Downtown ballparks usually have surrounding activities
Downtown ballparks usually have surrounding activities
3) Tell Her Those Inspirational/Intriguing Back Stories That Normally Bore You
Repeat the stuff that the announcers and promos say to get people interested. A former assistant coaching against his former boss; brothers; rivalries, etcetera. Look for the other story lines.
4) Be Patient
Never roll your eyes, lose your cool or ignore her. If she is asking questions it means she’s trying to show interest in what you like. The whole goal is to get her involved.
5) Go to a Live Game
Think about how special it was when you went to games as a kid. The live experience nearly always trumps the same game from home, so get her involved.
6) Make sure the weather is nice
It could be the game of the year, but if the windchill is negative twenty and your girlfriend is sitting through a four-and-a-half-hour college football blowout, she is not going to give you another shot.
7) Get good seats
Get up close, feel involved, or find the fan section where everyone gets into it without going crazy. You want this to be as fun as possible.
If it doesn't go well, you'll make it up to her
If it doesn't go well, you'll make it up to her
8) Make a night or day of it
Make the game part of a larger activity. Maybe she has some friends who are tailgating beforehand. Maybe you can go out to a nice dinner beforehand or walk around the neighborhood after. Add things throughout the day that you know she’ll like.
9) Get Her Sports-Liking Female Friends To Help
You don’t have to be alone in this campaign. If she has female friends who like sports, why not invite them along as well? If she has a great day, then she’ll be happy to relive the experience.
10) Do Something She Wants To Do
You can always resort to compromising. If she still doesn’t want to go, and you really want her company, try negotiating doing something that you don’t want to do if she’ll go with the game with you. Who knows, maybe you’ll both have fun.
(EgoTVOnline)
1) Pick The Right Sport
There are some sports you enjoy more than others, so the same would be true for your girlfriend. Maybe you have been trying forever with football, when she would be down for a hockey or basketball game. You’re not going to turn he instantly into an Around the Horn panelist, so find something you can agree on.
2) Teach Her the Game
Never talk down to her, but simplify the game on TV so that anyone could relate to it. Think of it as how would someone in Australia try to explain the rules of Aussie Rules Football to you. Not so easy anymore, is it?
Downtown ballparks usually have surrounding activities
Downtown ballparks usually have surrounding activities
3) Tell Her Those Inspirational/Intriguing Back Stories That Normally Bore You
Repeat the stuff that the announcers and promos say to get people interested. A former assistant coaching against his former boss; brothers; rivalries, etcetera. Look for the other story lines.
4) Be Patient
Never roll your eyes, lose your cool or ignore her. If she is asking questions it means she’s trying to show interest in what you like. The whole goal is to get her involved.
5) Go to a Live Game
Think about how special it was when you went to games as a kid. The live experience nearly always trumps the same game from home, so get her involved.
6) Make sure the weather is nice
It could be the game of the year, but if the windchill is negative twenty and your girlfriend is sitting through a four-and-a-half-hour college football blowout, she is not going to give you another shot.
7) Get good seats
Get up close, feel involved, or find the fan section where everyone gets into it without going crazy. You want this to be as fun as possible.
If it doesn't go well, you'll make it up to her
If it doesn't go well, you'll make it up to her
8) Make a night or day of it
Make the game part of a larger activity. Maybe she has some friends who are tailgating beforehand. Maybe you can go out to a nice dinner beforehand or walk around the neighborhood after. Add things throughout the day that you know she’ll like.
9) Get Her Sports-Liking Female Friends To Help
You don’t have to be alone in this campaign. If she has female friends who like sports, why not invite them along as well? If she has a great day, then she’ll be happy to relive the experience.
10) Do Something She Wants To Do
You can always resort to compromising. If she still doesn’t want to go, and you really want her company, try negotiating doing something that you don’t want to do if she’ll go with the game with you. Who knows, maybe you’ll both have fun.
(EgoTVOnline)
Today's Social Studies Lesson - Cougar Terminology . . . . . .
Essential Cougar Terminology
Mountain Lion
A mountain lion is similar to a cougar, only it refers to an UN-attractive older woman seeking younger men. The only difference between the terms mountain lion and cougar are that cougars are usually somewhat attractive, and mountain lions are usually quite ugly. The mountain lion's natural habitat is at bars.
Cub
A young man who is attracted to an older woman or women, no doubt intrigued by the passion and experience that only a cougar can offer.
Puma
A woman who is not quite old enough to be a cougar, but still likes to date/mate with younger men.
Bobcat
A cougar that doesn't really want to do anything but makeout and second base; c*cktease cougar.
Jaguar
In the lexicon of older women seeking younger men, a jaguar is 50 and over, where the cougar is in their 40s, and the puma under 40. Jaguars tend to be financially stable and are only looking for sex from their 20 something prey. Example: Madonna.
Cheetah
A cougar who is known to move extremely fast
Cougar Bite
The act of kissing/ being kissed by an older woman.
Cougar Droppings
Baked goods or other small gifts given to or left by a cougar to a young buck. These “droppings” are meant to entice the prey to stay longer or make more frequent apperances.
Cougar Trap
Referencing a place where hot mom's shop for clothing, food, etc. For example… Costco is a great place to entrap a cougar. She's there to shop for the family, but damn there a a bunch of hot moms there.
Cougarita
A female of hispanic origin who is not married, above 35 years old, frequents clubs, gyms and other social hangouts to pick up younger men, usually for her sexual satisfaction.
Cougar Den
An establishment that is overflowing with cougars (older woman on the prowl.)
Cougar Remorse
When you have a one night stand with a cougar and feel guilty about being with a woman twice your age who's old enough to be your mother.
(BuzzFeed)
Mountain Lion
A mountain lion is similar to a cougar, only it refers to an UN-attractive older woman seeking younger men. The only difference between the terms mountain lion and cougar are that cougars are usually somewhat attractive, and mountain lions are usually quite ugly. The mountain lion's natural habitat is at bars.
Cub
A young man who is attracted to an older woman or women, no doubt intrigued by the passion and experience that only a cougar can offer.
Puma
A woman who is not quite old enough to be a cougar, but still likes to date/mate with younger men.
Bobcat
A cougar that doesn't really want to do anything but makeout and second base; c*cktease cougar.
Jaguar
In the lexicon of older women seeking younger men, a jaguar is 50 and over, where the cougar is in their 40s, and the puma under 40. Jaguars tend to be financially stable and are only looking for sex from their 20 something prey. Example: Madonna.
Cheetah
A cougar who is known to move extremely fast
Cougar Bite
The act of kissing/ being kissed by an older woman.
Cougar Droppings
Baked goods or other small gifts given to or left by a cougar to a young buck. These “droppings” are meant to entice the prey to stay longer or make more frequent apperances.
Cougar Trap
Referencing a place where hot mom's shop for clothing, food, etc. For example… Costco is a great place to entrap a cougar. She's there to shop for the family, but damn there a a bunch of hot moms there.
Cougarita
A female of hispanic origin who is not married, above 35 years old, frequents clubs, gyms and other social hangouts to pick up younger men, usually for her sexual satisfaction.
Cougar Den
An establishment that is overflowing with cougars (older woman on the prowl.)
Cougar Remorse
When you have a one night stand with a cougar and feel guilty about being with a woman twice your age who's old enough to be your mother.
(BuzzFeed)
Yo This Track Makes Me Want To Get My Grub On . . . . .
Food Raps -- Top Ten Hip-Hop Lyrics With Mad Flavor
1. Notorious BIG "Big Poppa"
So we can steam on the way to the telly go fill my belly
A t-bone steak, cheese eggs and Welch's grape
We'll always love Big Poppa. And Big Poppa will always love a nice meal and the company of a young lady.
Complete list here (StreetLevel)
1. Notorious BIG "Big Poppa"
So we can steam on the way to the telly go fill my belly
A t-bone steak, cheese eggs and Welch's grape
We'll always love Big Poppa. And Big Poppa will always love a nice meal and the company of a young lady.
Complete list here (StreetLevel)
In Case You Wanted To Know Why It Continues To Thrive . . . . .
Top 10 Reasons to Work in Pornography
1. The money shot
2. Your job will mean something
3. Your co-pilot actually measures up
4. It can kick start your acting career
5. Career goals to shoot for
6. It is a recession proof job
7. High pay right away
8. Something to tell your loved ones
9. There is respectable porn
10. STD free!
(Ranker)
1. The money shot
2. Your job will mean something
3. Your co-pilot actually measures up
4. It can kick start your acting career
5. Career goals to shoot for
6. It is a recession proof job
7. High pay right away
8. Something to tell your loved ones
9. There is respectable porn
10. STD free!
(Ranker)
One Of The World's Most Deadly Yet Popular Foods . . . . .
Japanese Fugu
"How many food items do you know of that could lead to immediate death? Fugu is one of the most fascinating and notorious dishes in the world. Prized in Japan as a delicacy, it is prepared from the flesh of the pufferfish (Fugu is the Japanese word for pufferfish). The flesh itself is edible, but the skin, liver and ovaries contain lethal amounts of the poison tetrododoxin. If these any of these elements are consumed, then the effects are often deadly. Japanese chefs who prepare Fugu endure as much training as American doctors to prepare it. The chefs must memorize the exact layout of the fish and where every drop of poison is, before they are allowed to serve and prepare it. In Tokyo, which has one of the most rigorous programs, training takes from five to seven years, and includes an apprenticeship and an exam. Fugu is the only food in which the emperor was not allowed to eat. Those who eat Fugu report a sensation of novacaine as if they were just injected by a dentist. Tetrodotoxin is allegedly 160,000 more potent than cocaine, and 1250 times deadlier than cyanide.
The taste is described by many as “heavenly,” a mild white meat, like chicken, with a unique crunchy texture."
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(CavemanCircus)
"How many food items do you know of that could lead to immediate death? Fugu is one of the most fascinating and notorious dishes in the world. Prized in Japan as a delicacy, it is prepared from the flesh of the pufferfish (Fugu is the Japanese word for pufferfish). The flesh itself is edible, but the skin, liver and ovaries contain lethal amounts of the poison tetrododoxin. If these any of these elements are consumed, then the effects are often deadly. Japanese chefs who prepare Fugu endure as much training as American doctors to prepare it. The chefs must memorize the exact layout of the fish and where every drop of poison is, before they are allowed to serve and prepare it. In Tokyo, which has one of the most rigorous programs, training takes from five to seven years, and includes an apprenticeship and an exam. Fugu is the only food in which the emperor was not allowed to eat. Those who eat Fugu report a sensation of novacaine as if they were just injected by a dentist. Tetrodotoxin is allegedly 160,000 more potent than cocaine, and 1250 times deadlier than cyanide.
The taste is described by many as “heavenly,” a mild white meat, like chicken, with a unique crunchy texture."
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(CavemanCircus)
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