I was gifted a box of Barry's Irish Breakfast. It is a lot like Barry's Gold Blend, only less so. A properly steeped pot of Barry's appears to be a… Read the rest of the article: Barry's Irish Breakfast is a light version of my favorite tea

There are many reasons one may not have the ability to open a jar. This Robo Twist has lowered my usefulness around my mother's kitchen. It is loud, but the… Read the rest of the article: This robotic jar opener may help folks who have trouble opening jars

"Where can we get hold of a Vincent Black Shadow?" "What's that?" "A fantastic bike," I said. "The new model is something like two thousand cubic inches, developing two hundred… Read the rest of the article: You can get ahold of this 1951 Vincent Black Shadow

Ending a multi-generational argument that was supposedly started-up again over my Grandmother Edna's death bed, I will no longer eat Nathan's Famous Hotdogs. BET shares a list of folks to… Read the rest of the article: Boycott these companies supporting Trump's re-election

Kool Moe Dee just rules. I've been enjoying his work in my music rotation lately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD6tS1tgHS4 The Wild Wild West remains my favorite television show of all time. This song… Read the rest of the article: Things entitled 'Wild Wild West' that I enjoy

I never understood how they got away with this.

Wild About Houdini shares the details of Houdini's suspended straight jacket escape in Los Angeles. For years I've been trying to uncover details of Houdini's first suspended straitjacket escape in… Read the rest of the article: Footage of Houdini preparing for a straight jacket escape

"Oh, shit. What the hell does that rat-soup-eatin' motherfucker want with me?"

We at Boing Boing hope to acquire the former CONTROL headquarters as our own.

The 1977 BMW R100RS was produced 1 year after the BMW R90S. The fairings were designed by the same guy, the legendary Hans Muth. I think the S fairing is… Read the rest of the article: Seems like a lot of money for a motorcycle with an unattractive fairing

I have been making some amazing meals on a compact bullet smoker. After my first try with the super cheap bullet smoker, I decided to go for a Santa Maria… Read the rest of the article: Smoking tri-tip on a bullet smoker

Singapore would also be a fine call, buddy.

Mom put this lid over a glass bowl and nuked the shit out of that rice for 20 minutes. I'm pretty sure there was water in there. It was effortless… Read the rest of the article: My mother makes perfect rice in the microwave with this steamer lid

This video perfectly encapsulates everything I remember when first meeting Zeke the Sheik so many, many years ago. Tim Dundon, Altadena's composting vigilante, has passed away at age 77. Decades… Read the rest of the article: Fare thee well, Tim "Zeke the Sheik" Dundon

You also really wanted to double-clutch my 1955 Speedster.

You will find cleaning a motorcycle's carbs a lot easier if you have brushes and wires that'll fit through the jets. This set works for me! My motorcycle famously has… Read the rest of the article: Carburetor cleaning is easier with (some of) the right tools

In Exile (Keeper of Lost Cities,) Sophie Foster is back and still being put through the most horrible adventures Shannon Messenger can imagine for a young teen! I am in… Read the rest of the article: Keeper of Lost Cities: Exile

US Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders went on some podcast to say that if, once he becomes President of these United States, he learns about aliens his wife will force… Read the rest of the article: Bernie will tell you if aliens are real

MxPx plays Aha's classic The Downbeat 5 singing 'Dum Dum Ditty' is one of my favorites. Me First and the Gimmie Gimmie's cover 'Wild World' Riverboat Gamblers play 'Let's Go… Read the rest of the article: Some favorite punk-ish covers of pop tunes

The Tony Martini Variety Hour is running this Saturday, August 10th at the Three Clubs. A desperate variety show clinging to the art, music, and style that worked so well… Read the rest of the article: Los Angeles: The Tony Martini Variety Hour