Have you seen WALL-E? Well with my next great idea I will single-handedly create that disgusting world of thousands of fatasses floating around in fully automized Lazy-boys, because I want to create the ultimate drive-thru.
The ultimate drive-thru, or Trive Drew, is six full-service drive thrus in one. Need a hamburger? Order from the fast food window. Want a 6-pack of Bud Light? Just show 'em your ID. Thinking ahead? Order some Krispy Kremes for tomorrow morning. Need a refill on your diabetes medicine? Just pull through the pharmacy. No rain in the forecast? Get your car washed. Order the latest Blu-ray online? Just have your receipt ready.
The Trive Drew - Everything you need. Never leave your car.
This is a list of TV shows that will be affected by the Writer's Guild of America strike currently in progress. The writers want more residuals for DVD and internet reruns of shows. Ofcourse, this strike doesn't affect reality TV shows, but does have immediate impact on the late night and other talk shows. The following shows will be forced to show reruns until the strike is resolvedm (if you know any more add em in comments):
Take a look at these horrific bridge collapses that have occurred throughout history:
1.The AshtabulaRiver Railroad Disaster - Also called the Ashtabula Horror, was the worst train disaster in American history when it occurred in far northeastern Ohio on 29 December 1876 at 7:28 p.m. As The Pacific Express plowed through the snow and crossed a bridge over the AshtabulaRiver, about 100 yards from the railroad station at Ashtabula, Ohio, the passengers heard a terrible cracking sound. In just seconds, the bridge fractured and the train plunged 70 feet into a watery abyss. The lead locomotive made it across the bridge, while the second locomotive and 11 railcars including two express cars, two baggage cars, one smoking car, two passenger cars and three sleeping cars and a caboose fell into the ravine below, then igniting a raging fire. Of 159 passengers and crew onboard that night, 64 people were injured and 92 were killed or died later from injuries sustained in the crash (48 of the fatalities were unrecognizable or consumed in the flames.)
2. The Tay Bridge Disaster - The original TayBridge was constructed in the 19th century by noted railway engineer Thomas Bouch, who received a knighthood following the bridge's completion. It spans two small cities in Scotland. Ulysses S. Grant actually commented that it was "a big bridge for a small city." At approximately 7:15 p.m. on the stormy night of 28 December 1879, the central navigation spans of the TayBridge collapsed into the Firth of Tay at Dundee, taking with them a train, 6 carriages and 75 souls to their fate. Investigators quickly determined that the cylindrical cast iron columns supporting the 13 longest spans of the bridge, each 245 ft long, were of poor quality.
3. Silver Bridge, Ohio River - The SilverBridge was an eyebar chain suspension bridge built in 1928 and was named for the color of its aluminum paint. The bridge connected Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Kanauga, Ohio (near Gallipolis, Ohio) over the Ohio River. On December 15, 1967, the SilverBridge collapsed while it was choked with rush hour traffic, resulting in the deaths of 46 people. Investigation of the wreckage pointed to the cause of the collapse being the failure, due to a small defect, of a single eye-bar in a suspension chain. Odd events in the area over several months before the collapse, including appearances of a "Mothman," led to a 1975 book The Mothman Prophecies by John A. Keel. The 2002 "based on a true story" movie of the same name.
4. SunshineSkywayBridge - The two-lane bridge was completed in 1954. The southbound span (the one built in 1969) was destroyed on May 9, 1980, when the freighter SS Summit Venture collided with a support column during a storm, sending over 1200 feet of the bridge plummeting into TampaBay. The collision caused six automobiles and a Greyhound bus to fall 150 feet, killing 35 people. One man, Wesley MacIntire, survived the fall when his pickup truck landed on the deck of the Summit Venture before falling into the bay. He sued the company that owned the ship, and settled for $175,000 in 1984. He always regretted being the only one to survive the fall[citation needed], and died in 1989. Today, The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spans Florida's TampaBay, and is the world's longest bridge with a cable-stayed main span, with a length of 29,040 feet
5. SchoharieCreekBridge, Amsterdam, NY - Schoharie Creek in New York flows from the foot of Indian Head in the Catskill Mountains to the Mohawk River. On the morning of April 5, 1987, after 30 years of service, two spans of the New York State Thruway bridge over the Schoharie Creek collapsed. Five vehicles fell into the flooded river, killing ten of the occupants.
6. HatchieRiverBridge, Covington, Tenn. - The winter of 1988-89 was a particularly wet one, with the HatchieRiver flowing at flood levels from November 1988 through April 1989. On April 1, 1989, an 85-ft (26-m) section of the northbound (original bridge) lanes collapsed after two pile bents failed and dropped three bridge spans more than 20 ft (6.1 m) into the river. Four automobiles and a tractor trailer fell into the gap and all eight vehicle occupants died.
7. Queen Isabella Causeway, Texas - In the early morning hours of September 15, 2001, four loaded barges crashed into one of the Queen Isabella Causeway's support columns. Three 80-foot sections of the bridge fell into the water, leaving a large gap in the roadway. The collapsed sections were just next to the highest point of the causeway, making it difficult for approaching drivers to notice. Eight people were killed as their cars fell 85 feet into the water. Five vehicles were recovered from the water along with three survivors. The collapse had a significant economic impact on the region since the Causeway is the only road connecting the island to the mainland.
8. Bridge over I-40 in eastern Oklahoma - A 500-foot section of the bridge collapsed in may of 2002 around 7:30 a.m. when a barge going north on the river struck a pylon. At least nine passenger vehicles and tractor-trailers plunged 60 feet into the Arkansas River below. Seven people died in the horrific tragedy. A truck driver whose tractor-trailer plunged into the river said he did something unusual Sunday that probably saved his life. Rodney Tidwell said, "I had my seat belt on for the first time."
9. Arroyo Pasajero Bridges, California - On the evening of March 10, 1995, in soggy Southern California near Coalinga, the twin bridges carrying Interstate 5 over the Arroyo Pasajero collapsed, killing seven people. The sandy-bottomed Arroyo, which is normally dry, was no match for the swiftly flowing floodwaters, and the resulting scour around the bridge foundations led to their failure.
10. MinneapolisBridge Collapse - As many as 50 vehicles are trapped in the rubble of an interstate bridge collapse. Five people were confirmed dead (expected to rise), and officials said at least 62 people were injured when the Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River collapsed during the Wednesday evening rush-hour in Minneapolis. Twenty to 30 people were missing.
Two other bridges of interest...
11. The Koror-BabeldaobBridge - The Koror-Babeldaob bridge (K-BBridge) was a 790 ft span concrete box girder bridge connecting the two islands. It was built using the cantilever method in the late 1970s. Socio Construction had offered to build the bridge at half the cost of a proven competitive company. Almost immediately, the bridge's durability was questioned and citizens took safety measures such as driving slowly across it or keeping windows open so as to provide an emergency exit in case of collapse. The 18-year old K-B bridge collapsed abruptly and catastrophically on September 26, 1996 and shut off fresh water and electricity between the islands. In addition, the collapse killed two people and injured four more.
12. The TacomaNarrowsBridge - The original TacomaNarrowBridge, at all stages of its short life, was very active in the wind. Its nickname of Galloping Gertie was earned from its vertical motions in even very modest winds. It collapsed on November 7, 1940. No human life was lost in the collapse of the bridge; however, it attracted wide attention at the time and ever since, due in part to its capture on film. The failure of the bridge occurred when a never-before-seen twisting mode occurred, from winds at a mild 40MPH. The bridge's spectacular self-destruction is often used as an object lesson in the necessity to consider both aerodynamics and resonance effects in structural and civil engineering.
COLUMBUS, Ohio —This December, hundreds of new release DVDs will hit stores. Instead of letting Ebert and Roeper decide which films make the holiday wish list, allow some OhioState film studies students make their recommendations.
The industry revs up every year and puts out blockbuster films and academy award hopefuls in theatres and on retailers shelves.
“The thing about the holidays that is best for DVD sales is really just the fact that it’s cold outside, and people don't want to go out as much,” Brandon Boring said.
Like mistletoe and stockings, movies have come to be a major part of the holiday season. So much so, often times people forego their usual weekend’s festivities and replace a night on the town with a movie rental.
“I like sitting by the fire in my living room, drinking hot chocolate and watching movies with my family,” Catherine Hendel said.
The problem arises in deciding which of the hundreds are worth buying or renting. While many films are worth renting and viewing, here are some of the new releases on DVD that should make the wish list.
Polar Express
Based on Chris Van Allsburg's popular children's book, the story follows a young boy who finds himself doubting the existence of Santa Claus. The boy lies in bed Christmas Eve in hope of hearing the reindeers and sleigh bells in the night, only to be surprised by the sounds of a steam train and its whistle. He then embarks on a wonderful journey to the North Pole.
Hendel puts it with her top five Christmas movies of all-time, along with It’s a Wonderful Life, The Santa Claus, A Christmas Story and Elf.
The movie is extremely touching and true-to-heart. It is not your everyday Christmas flick. It speaks volumes about the holiday spirit and is capable of bringing people to tears. Released on DVD almost a year after it was in theaters, Polar Express is a must have for holidays.
Cinderella Man
This is the true story about a surprising sports legend names James J. Braddock, who was nicknamed CinderellaMan. The movie depicts his life in the early 1930’s, during the Great Depression. It follows his life and boxing career from being a ex-prizefighter to catching his second wind and facing the heavyweight champion, Max Baer.
“Cinderella Man was a fantastic movie that really didn't get enough credit because it wasn't a box office hit,” Taryn Troyer said. “Russell Crowe is always stupendous and it's a really well made film.”
It has already been mentioned by critics as possibly being an academy award best picture of the year nominee.
Brandon Boring said that the DVD is “definitely worth buying” and Hendel describes it simply as “amazing.”
Star Wars: Episode III
Star Wars: Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith is the final installment of the saga. It takes place before the original A New Hope and after Attack of the Clones. Its sole responsibility in the story line is to tie up all the loose ends and answer the questions people have pondered for nearly 30 years. It follows Anakin Skywalker in his final days before turning to the Dark Side and becoming Darth Vader.
Of all the movies on DVD, Boring said Star Wars: Episode III is top five on his all-time must-see list. It grossed $847,262,555 at the worldwide box office, finishing at 11all-time, three spots ahead of the original Star Wars from 1977.
The Producers
Based on the Tony-Award winning musical and the original movie from 1968, The Producers is being remade again for the big screen and is due out December 21. Before catching the remake starring Matthew Broderick, Will Ferrell and Uma Thurman, buy the original on DVD with Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks. It follows the failing theatrical producer Max in a scheme to make money with his accountant Leo to purposely produce a flop, “Springtime for Hitler.”
“The Producers is one of the funniest movies of all time,” Taryn Troyer said. “Definitely see the original before the remake comes out.”
The Simpson’s: Complete Seventh Season
The Simpsons is the longest running animated series and primetime sitcom in television history. It follows a lampoon family in the hilarious city of Springfield. Amongst the family members are Homer, the working class, overweight father and Bart, his misfit son. The seventh season began with a bang, literally, when the character who shot Mr. Burns is finally revealed. Other episodes include Radioactive Man and Treehouse of Horror VI.
The Simpsons has won numerous awards, including Emmys.
“I already recommend the seventh season of The Simpsons,” Justin Luna said.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Amid all the newsstand controversy surrounding the real life triangle of love between Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie a movie was produced that may or may not have started it all. Mr. and Mrs. Smith is the box-office hit ($427,930,528) that somehow survived (or possibly thrived) on all the scandalous headlines that surrounded it.
It follows the secret lives of two special agent assassins who are married to one another. The domestic lives they lead for each other are just a cover that neither has any clue about until their worlds collide and their agencies hire them to kill the same man.
Hendel recommends seeing this film after her experience with it in theatres, describing it as “very good.”
