The other day I went to log into World of Warcraft and got it up to the login screen when I had to step away for a few minutes.

I came back, and my computer had shut down.  What the deuce?  No kids around, so they didn’t shut it down.  Windows Updates are set to have my prior approval first.  Possibly a productivity conspiracy!  No gaming for you!  You have more WORKISH things to do!

Found the following video on an article about The Scott and Gary Show in New York… Good read…

Here’s what the Beastie Boys were doing in 1983:

I’m not sure why there’s such a resurgence of  Muppet stuff, but this seemed rather topical and seasonally appropriate:

Ok what the heck is a Paternoster? 
According to Wikipedia:

A paternoster or paternoster lift is a passenger elevator which consists of a chain of open compartments (each usually designed for two persons) that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping. Passengers can step on or off at any floor they like.

I’ve never heard of one or seen one. They look terribly dangerous but kind of fun at the same time.

Here’s one in action: