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June '09: 28 - 30

June 28;

TV Show: In Plain Sight
Episode: 2.10 - Miles to Go
Goal: 162/400 (40.5% Complete)
About: Ed Fogerty, a Chicago security guard, enters WITSEC after uncovering an international auto theft ring. Mary and Marshall must find his missing son, Miles, or he will refuse to testify. During the search, they uncover a disturbing truth about Ed and Miles.

A study indicates that smokers are likely to die on average six and a half years earlier than non-smokers.

June 29;

Title: Watchmen
Author: Alan Moore
Rating:

Goal: 29/60 (48 1/3% Complete)
Pages: 416
Genre: Graphic Novel, Science Fiction
About: Imagine a future where Nixon is still President, America won the Vietnam War, and the nuclear clock stands at five minutes to midnight.
My Thoughts: This was the first graphic novel I've ever read. I discovered it's not really my thing. Looking at pictures and reading the words proved to be very difficult for me to the point where I was ready to just read the whole damn thing then do the pictures. Anyway, I enjoyed what this added to the movie.

Movie: Hostile Makeover
Rating:

Goal: 28/50 (56% Complete)
Genre: Mystery/Comedy
About: Lacey is in the middle of the murder of a reality show celebrity who had a big makeover and now is launching a clothing design line.
My Thoughts: Wonderful followup movie. I was excited that Mary McDonnel got a larger roll, looooveee her. The plot for this movie was wonderful, not at all predictable. I hope they end up making another movie!

Ironically, when doctors in Los Angeles, California went on strike in 1976, the daily number of deaths in the city dropped 18%.

June 30;

TV Show: Mythbusters
Episode: 1.06 - Lightning Strikes Tongue Piercing, Tree Cannon, Beat the Breath Test
Goal: 163/400 (40.75% Complete)
About: Could a small town have built a working cannon out of a tree? Can a pierced tongue withstand the electric force of a bolt of lightning? The team takes a mold of Adam's head and pierced the heck out of it to see if they could get a lighting strike from an electric rod. Are there ways of beating a Breathalyzer? The team tries many myths to see if they could drink and make it not show up on a Breathalyzer.
Quote: "Adam, the nice officer wants you to have another drink." -Jamie "You know, my doctor also told me that my body doesn't have enough tar. So, I need to start smoking again." -Adam

TV Show: Royal Pains
Episode: 1.04 - TB or Not TB
Goal: 164/400 (41% Complete)
About: On the day that Hank had previously planned to get married he spends time with Jill. Meanwhile, a Tuberculosis scare at a high-end Italian restaurant leads to a mysterious illness for the head chef, and Evan and Divya learn to work together.
Quote: "The clock, it will not last long." -Evan

There are approximately one hundred million people in the United States that have a chronic illness.

Current Music: Florence and the Machine - Cosmic Love

June '09: 21 - 27

June 21;

TV Show: In Plain Sight
Episode: 2.09 - Who's Bugging Mary?
Goal: 156/400 (39% Complete)
About: FBI agent O'Connor arrests Brandi on charges of drug trafficking and murder. Insisting her sister is innocent, Mary works to help Brandi while ultimately trying to discover O'Connor's real motive for his actions.
Quote: "You sure you want to do this?" -Mary "I'm positive I don't. But you seem to have become the train wreck I can't stop watching." -Marshall "Choo choo." -Mary

On average 1,668 gallons of water are used by each person in the United States daily.

June 22;

The average person falls asleep in about 12 to 14 minutes.

June 23;

Movie: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Rating:

Goal: 24/50 (48% Complete)
Genre: Comedy/Science Fiction; Spoofs and Satire
About: In this adventure based on the best-selling novel of the same name, Arthur Dent's house is about to be demolished when he discovers that his best friend is an alien and that the entire planet Earth is about to be destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass! Seems Arthur's only chance for survival is to hitch a ride on a passing spacecraft. Stars Martin Freeman, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, Bill Nighy and Sam Rockwell. Garth Jennings directs.
Quote: "Let's go somewhere." -Trillian "Where did you have in mind?" -Arthur "Madagascar." -Trillian "That new club on Dean Street?" -Arthur "No, it's a country. Off the coast of Africa." -Trillian
My Thoughts: Cute little movie. I really love just about anything with Zooey in it. I was sorta disappointed with the ending though, it didn't feel complete. Maybe I'd be happier if I'd read the book though.

Movie: Killer Hair
Rating:

Goal: 25/50 (50% Complete)
Genre: Mystery/Comedy
About: A fashion reporter stumbles on a murder investigation in the Nation's Capitol, only to be thrown for a loop when her police detective former lover is assigned to the case.
My Thoughts: Sooo good, I really liked how humorous this movie was too. The actress who played Stella was perfect. I'm not really a Lifetime movie kind of girl, but the main actress, Maggie Lawson, is on Psych. She's wonderful so I gave the movie a try. I will definitely be watching this again and checking out the book it was based on.

A person will burn 7 percent more calories if they walk on hard dirt compared to pavement.

June 24;

TV Show: Royal Pains
Episode: 1.03 - Strategic Planning
Goal: 157/400 (39.25% Complete)
About: Hank gets called in when a Senator's son gets infected with an unknown disease.

One out of 20 people have an extra rib.

June 25;

Movie: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Rating:

Goal: 26/50 (52% Complete)
Genre: Action/Science Fiction
About: Unlikely hero Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf), his foxy girlfriend, Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox), and the tough Capt. Lennox (Josh Duhamel) return to assist the Autobots in another epic battle against the evil Decepticons in this supercharged sequel to the 2007 megahit. Blockbuster impresario Michael Bay brings his trademark pyrotechnics to the proceedings, while comic whiz Rainn Wilson joins the cast as a college professor.
Quote: "Bee, I want to talk to you about the college thing, okay?" -Sam "I'm so excited and I just can't hide it..." -Bumblebee
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this movie, it was ridiculously long though. There was a lot more (sex) humor in this movie than the previous one which was a little distracting from the storyline.

41% of women apply body or hand moisturizer a minimum three times a day.

June 26;

Movie: The Taking of Pelham 123
Rating:

Goal: 27/50 (54% Complete)
Genre: Action/Thriller/Suspense
About: When a group of hijackers led by criminal mastermind Ryder (John Travolta) take the passengers aboard a New York subway train hostage and demand a king's ransom, it's up to police Lt. Zachary Garber (Denzel Washington) to bring them down. Directed by Tony Scott (Man on Fire) this action thriller -- an update of the 1974 film from Joseph Sargent -- also stars James Gandolfini, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán and Gbenga Akinnagbe.
Quote: "Life is simple now. They just have to do what I say." -Ryder
My Thoughts: This movie was so intense and action driven, I really enjoyed that. I wasn't satisfied with the movie's ending however. It is a real ending, but I felt like there was still something that could have been added. There is literally no downtime in this movie though, if you aren't paying attention for even a minute, you'll be lost.

TV Show: Burn Notice
Episode: 3.04 - Fearless Leader
Goal: 158/400 (39.5% Complete)
About: Michael gets a hold of a crime lord who seems to be the prime suspect in a Miami PD investigation, so he wants to hand him over in return for being left alone.

The eight most common foods to cause food allergies are: milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.

June 27;

	TV Show: Mythbusters Episode: 1.05 - Hammer Bridge Drop, Buried Alive, Cola Goal: 159/400 (39.75% Complete) About: Can a person jumping off a bridge be saved from death by throwing a hammer into the water to break the rigidity of the surface? How long will the air last in a coffin if you are buried alive? Can cola clean rust, cook a steak, or remove bloodstains? Quote: "Adam will use any excuse to run around in his undies. I think." -Jamie
	TV Show: Criminal Minds Episode: 4.25 - To Hell...And Back: Part 1 Goal: 160/400 (40% Complete) About: In one of its most difficult cases, the BAU is called to Detroit to help track down a serial killer who forces the team into Canada to catch him. Quote: "As far as I can tell, if your license doesn't ping for prior felonies, you're pretty much going to pass Go and collect $200 Canadian dollars." -Garcia
	TV Show: Criminal Minds Episode: 4.26 - To Hell...And Back: Part 2 Goal: 161/400 (40.25% Complete) About: The BAU continues its search for a serial killer who has forced the team into Canada to catch him. Meanwhile, a team member may have become the target of a killer from the past. Quote: "Like I said, sometimes there are no words, no clever quotes to sum up what's happened that day. Sometimes, the day just... ends." -Hotchner

Brain damage will only occur if a fever goes above 107.6 degrees farenheit.

Current Music: Era - Madona

June '09: 7 - 13

June 7;

Wherever a person is standing in the state of Michigan in the United States, they are within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes.

June 8;

Movie: Fanboys
Rating:

Goal: 20/50 (40% Complete)
Genre: Comedy; Spoofs and Satire
About: They've waited patiently for years for the release of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. But when one of their own discovers he's terminally ill, a group of pals embarks on a road trip to Skywalker Ranch to steal the long-anticipated film. Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel and Kristin Bell star in director Kyle Newman's labor of geek love. Star Wars alums Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher and Ray Park make cameos.
Quote: "Nobody calls Han Solo a bitch!" -Hutch
My Thoughts: Okay, I'll admit I had no idea what this movie was about; I just rented it because of K. Bell. I really enjoyed the movie though even though I am not a Star Wars fan.

TV Show: In Plain Sight
Episode: 2.07 - Duplicate Bridge
Goal: 145/400 (36.25% Complete)
About: When a bridge collapses and plunges many to their death, the victims' families come after the engineer, who - once in Witsec - attempts to clear his name no matter what the consequence.
Quote: "What does your loved one say is your greatest asset? And don't say my chest. " -Brandi

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is 25,000 miles wide.

June 9;

Uranus is the only planet that rotates on its side.

June 10;

Movie: Scooby-Doo: Pirates Ahoy!
Rating:

Goal: 21/50 (42% Complete)
Genre: Animation/Family
About: Piracy on the high seas and the mysterious Bermuda Triangle loom on the horizon in Pirates Ahoy!, but solving mysteries is the last thing on the Scooby-Doo Gang's minds when Fred's parents invite the group on a luxury cruise to celebrate Fred's birthday. It turns out that the cruise is actually a mystery cruise, but the gang solves all the Program Director's mysteries so fast that it looks like their trip to the Bermuda Triangle will be an uneventful one full of rest, relaxation, and all-you-can-eat buffets. Enter the creepy Mr. Mysterio, astral photographer Rupert Garcia who swears his ship was attacked by ghost pirates, eccentric millionaire Biff Wellington, and an eerie green-glowing fog that envelopes everything in its path, and the gang is suddenly immersed in a mystery in which their own lives and the lives of Fred's parents are at stake.
My Thoughts: Scooby Doo is my absolute favorite cartoon. I wasn't impressed with the villain and explanation at the end of this movie, so this one wasn't one of my favorites. I did like the Irish/pirate music throughout this movie though.

TV Show: Royal Pains
Episode: 1.01 - Pilot
Goal: 146/400 (36.5% Complete)
About: When a hospital trustee dies on Dr. Hank Lawson's watch, he is shunned by the medical community. Later, at a party in the Hamptons, he saves the life of a guest and stumbles upon a new career as an on call doctor for high society.
Quote: "I love ya." -Evan "Like you." -Hank

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

June 11;

Title: Dog on It
Author: Spencer Quinn
Rating:

Goal: 27/60 (45% Complete)
Pages: 305
Genre: Mystery
About: Meet Chet, the wise and lovable canine narrator of Dog on It, who works alongside Bernie, a down-on-his-luck private investigator. Chet might have flunked out of police school ("I'd been the best leaper in K-9 class, which had led to all the trouble in a way I couldn't remember exactly, although blood was involved"), but he's a detective through and through.
In this, their first adventure, Chet and Bernie investigate the disappearance of Madison, a teenage girl who may or may not have been kidnapped, but who has definitely gotten mixed up with some very unsavory characters. A well-behaved, gifted student, she didn't arrive home after school and her divorced mother is frantic. Bernie is quick to take the case -- something about a cash flow problem that Chet's not all that clear about -- and he's relieved, if vaguely suspicious, when Madison turns up unharmed with a story that doesn't add up. But when she disappears for a second time in a week, Bernie and Chet aren't taking any chances; they launch a full-blown investigation. Without a ransom demand, they're not convinced it's a kidnapping, but they are sure of one thing: something smells funny.
Their search for clues takes them into the desert to biker bars and other exotic locals, with Chet's highly trained nose leading the way. Both Chet and Bernie bring their own special skills to the hunt, one that puts each of them in peril. But even as the bad guys try to turn the tables, this duo is nothing if not resourceful, and the result is an uncommonly satisfying adventure.
With his doggy ways and his endearingly hardboiled voice, Chet is full of heart and occasionally prone to mischief. He is intensely loyal to Bernie, who, though distracted by issues that Chet has difficulty understanding -- like divorce, child custody, and other peculiar human concerns -- is enormously likable himself, in his flawed, all-too-human way.
My Thoughts: Chet (the dog) was an amazing narrator. A good chunk of this book will have you dog lovers' hearts bleeding especially since you read it from Chet's POV. However, Chet keeps the rest of the book lighthearted with his unknowing wit. This book is definitely a must for all dog and mystery lovers.

TV Show: Burn Notice
Episode: 3.02 - Question and Answer
Goal: 147/400 (36.75% Complete)
About: Michael has trouble with Detective Paxson who tracks down a storage unit where he has hidden explosives. Meanwhile, Michael, Fiona and Sam help a couple find their kidnapped son.
Quote: "Well, someone once told me that caring for you is like trench warfare. So I thought you should arm yourself." -Fiona

If you were standing on Mercury, the Sun would appear 2.5 times larger than it appears from Earth.

June 12;

Movie: Transporter 3
Rating:

Goal: 22/50 (44% Complete)
Genre: Action/Thriller; Crime Thriller
About: Buckle up and hold on tight for the third installment of the action-packed Transporter series, which follows the thrilling adventures of Frank Martin (Jason Statham), a mercenary driver who makes his living by delivering important cargo, no questions asked. Co-written by French director Luc Besson, Transporter 3 brings back co-star François Berléand and welcomes the addition of Robert Knepper to the cast.
Quote: "I'd like to offer you a position." -Johnson "I'd like to offer you one - permanently disabled." -Frank Martin
My Thoughts: Jason Statham was amazing as usual. The plot and action in this movie was on par with the rest of the series but the love interest for this movie made me want to bash my head in. Both the actress and the character were terrible. The character was very poorly written...or she was severely bipolar. I gave the movie 5 stars anyway because I love Statham and Robert Knepper.

	TV Show: Mythbusters Episode: 1.01 - Ice Bullet, Exploding Toilet, Who Gets Wetter? Goal: 148/400 (37% Complete) About: Can a toilet be made to explode by pouring a flammable liquid into it and lighting a match? Does running in the rain rather than walking get you less wet? Can assassins really use bullets made out of ice so that they leave no trace? Quote: "What did you do today honey?" -Jamie "I made a Meat Bullet. Is that what the kids are calling it these days?" -Adam
	TV Show: Mythbusters Episode: 1.03 - Barrel of Bricks, Pissing on the Third Rail, Eel Skin Wallet Goal: 149/400 (37.25% Complete) About: Can urinating on the electrified third rail of a train track cause you to be electrocuted? Can a wallet made from the skin of an electric eel erase the magnetic information from your credit cards? Can a construction worker be killed by a barrel of bricks? Quote: "It just goes to show you that you should not kneel down in front of the third rail, grab it with both hands, and piss on it from three feet away." -Adam
	TV Show: Mythbusters Episode: 1.02 - Cell Phone Destruction, Silicone Breasts, CD-ROM Shattering Goal: 150/400 (37.5% Complete) *About:* Can using a cell phone at a gas station cause the pump to explode? Can changes in air pressure at high altitude cause silicone breast implants to explode? Can spinning a CD-ROM at too high a speed cause it to shatter? Quote: "Jamie want big boom!" -Jamie

Even though red roses looks the same, there are over 900 different types of red roses.

June 13;

TV Show: Mythbusters
Episode: 1.04 - Penny Drop, Deadly Microwaves, Radio Tooth Fillings
Goal: 151/400 (37.75% Complete)
About: Can a pedestrian be killed by a penny dropped from the top of a skyscraper? The team finds out the terminal velocity of a penny and make a penny cannon, then shot it at a pigs scull. This showed if a penny being dropping at terminal velocity can kill someone. Can you be baked to death on a tanning bed? Can toothfillings transmit radio waves?
Quote: "Go on, shoot me in the ass, I can take it!" - Adam

TV Show: Royal Pains
Episode: 1.02 - There Will Be Food
Goal: 152/400 (38% Complete)
About: A ballerina Evan is dating loses consciousness after he feeds her junk foods she had to give up to keep her dancer's physique.
Quote: "Look, If you like her then... ask her out." -Hank "Did she ask you to tell me that?" -Evan "Yes, by my locker before homeroom." -Hank

An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.

Current Music: The Mile After - So Damn Easy (Kelly Dear)

Sometimes the truth hurts. In these situations, I recommend lying.

The more truth to your lie, the easier it is to remember.

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