10 Things Thursday

1. Why, when networks are giving you times for a new episode of [insert show here], do they give you only eastern and central times (i.e. 9:00 - 8:00 central)? Why are mountain and pacific times not mentioned? Do they just know that those of us in mountain and pacific time zones are smart enough to calculate our viewing time, where as those eastern and central time zone people need some remedial work??
2. If you frequent DIY websites, you've certainly seen paint chip art                
   
                                                                                                               I've always thought these were kind of cool projects, but I had ethical concerns surrounding the acquisition of said paint chips (I know, odd thing to have ethics about). I mean, I get that they are free, but they aren't intended to be free crafting supplies. What do you think?
3. In case you think you might wind up in Africa and then subsequently will be attacked by a gorilla, you should probably read this article.
4. The next time you are invited to a dinner party (do "regular" people actually have those?), don't offer to do the dishes thinking that is proper etiquette. According to this article, your hosts will appreciate you complimenting their home more that you offering to do the dishes. Ummmm ... come to my house and you can do the dishes *wink*  
5. This "controversial" billboard went up in Spokane, WA Monday afternoon     
   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The Great PNW is a casual apparel manufacturer located in Spokane. They sell t-shirts, hoodies, hats ... that kind of stuff, all with outdoorsy themes. Apparently the city wasn't too thrilled with this billboard - it was taken down within 12 hours. The good news? You can buy the t-shirt. BRILLIANT marketing!!       
   
                                                                                                               
6. My mom purchased a new (to her) vehicle on Saturday. She upgraded from her PURPLE 2005 Hyundai Accent (affectionately know as Barney) to a 2007 RED Ford Edge crossover SUV. I must admit, I was quite surprised that she chose such a practical vehicle. It must have scared her because Monday she went back to the dealer to try to return it. That didn't go too well for her. *rolls eyes*
7. We had actual weather on Tuesday ... RAIN!!! THUNDER!! LIGHTENING!!
8. Said weather resulted in the following phone conversation between my mom and me:  MOM: I can't find my windshield wipers  ME: *blink*blink* What do you mean? They're on your windshield  MOM: No, I think they are in the same place as yours  ME:*confused* Are you looking to replace your windshield wipers?  MOM: Noooo! I don't know how to turn them on. You're so literal  ME: *silently in my head* And you do not ask clear questions - you should be a little more literal
9. I am so tired of all food things "ology" - donut-ology, pieology, Crepe-ology, Cheese-ology, Sushi-ology, Pho-Ology, Poki-ology. Remember when ologies were things like biology and theology? Now those are real ologies! *get off my lawn*
10. I find the "new" Crispy Colonel                                                                     
    
                                                                                                                Just as creepy as Jack