Original Story here http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/07/12/no-small-fries-restaurant-bans-kids-under-six-years-old/

Ah, what a spot of good news!  Here’s a win for adults tired of having to deal with the far-too-common annoyance of out of control children in public places.  Finally, a restaurateur with some common sense! 

“Beginning July 16, 2011, McDain’s Restaurant will no longer admit children under six years of age. We feel that McDain’s is not a place for young children. Their volume can’t be   controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers.”

Oh, I wish I was closer to Monroeville, Pa. so I could frequent this fine establishment!  Now, for all of you parents with small children who are “offended” by this sentiment–get over it!  There used to be a time, technically not so long ago, when children were taught how to behave in public–and if they couldn’t, the parent would remove them.  But now, “Social Embarrassment” or “manners” are a thing of the past so rather than allow out of control kids and their self-centered parents ruin the dining experience of adults, the owner of this restaurant has instituted a policy to enforce simple common sense and courtesy.  Pretty pathetic that you have to have rules about common sense and courtesy, huh?

But that’s America in 2011.  A nation of self-centered jackasses and nincompoops worshiping Snookie and getting tattoos all over their bodies, including their faces.  Aren’t they soooo cool?  Gee, wonder why they can’t get a decent job?  That’s OK, here’s your Food Stamps and Section 8 Housing Voucher–the “squares” will pay your way, Fonzie!   Hey, you deserve it, you’re special!

Seriously, you’d never have to have such rules just 20 years ago–people still had a sense of dignity about themselves.  But not now–oh no, no way!  Try and tell Slobbo McGuillicutty and his baby-momma to keep their kids under control and you’re angling for a beating, yo!  How dare you “diss” Slobbo!  So, Slobbo and the baby-momma make spectacles of themselves while everyone’s evening is ruined.  But that’s a good night for Slobbo and the gang–they busted up your nice night real good!  What a great country we live in!

Now, many people might say “I teach my kids manners and they’re always well behaved in public” – maybe so, but that’s not good enough!  Since there are so many others who refuse to discipline their kids, everyone now must suffer.  This is what happens when society breaks down.  Common courtesy and social graces disappear, and rules and laws have to be adopted to keep people from killing each other.  Wonderful.  Some might think this is a bit draconian–really?  You can’t even smoke in a BAR in most places in this country and you think this is draconian? Just be quiet.

And it’s not just the kids–their parents can be just as awful in their behavior.  How many times have you been in a decent establishment only to have a group of “Fellas” next to you dropping “F-bombs”, “MF-bombs”, and (especially here in NYC) “MF’n N-word bombs” as if they were talking about the weather?  Real nice if your trying to have a civilized time with a date, or perhaps your elderly parents or grandparents.  Apparently, public vulgarity is the new “black”.

Hopefully one day we can lure all of these “types” of people into one area with the promise of “free stuff” and the vulgarity they can muster–someplace nobody likes and is a dump anyway, like Detroit–and when they’re all in, put a big wall around it and never let them out.  We can air-drop food and supplies every month and watch them fight it out for the provisions on TV via Pay-Per-View.  That’ll solve the debt crisis right there. 

So parents, take your kiddies to Chuck-e-Cheese or McDonald’s and let them scream and yell all they want while you’re zonked on Ambiens….just don’t take them to decent restaurants and adult establishments–oh, and spring for the couple of bucks and hire a sitter the next time you go to a movie for God’s sake!

-MM

Although most people, including myself, consider me to be a pretty well educated and knowledgeable kinda guy, I can also be pretty clueless at times. Here’s some things I recently learned…

1) Lake Titicaca is a real place, on the border of Peru and Bolivia

2) According to Ron Haynes of “The Wisdom Journal”, higher gas prices are actually good, because families will plan their summer vacations closer to home, like in their living rooms

3) The phrase “Pardon my French” is almost unheard of in France

4) Pesto is a sauce, not a drink. I think I had it confused with Post-um

5) Paul Reiser had a new show on NBC that got canceled before I ever heard that Paul Reiser had a new show on NBC

6) Einstein could barely speak until he was 9 years old. His parents thought he might be retarded

7) The average bank teller loses $250 per year…yeah “loses”

In America, plastic flamingos greatly outnumber real flamingos

9) Humans are the only animals that can draw a straight line. I thought humans were the only animals who could draw, period.

10) Humans with blue eyes are more sensitive to pain than those without blue eyes. I have blue eyes, so be nice to me

-MM

Two-handed bowler wows way to state title with weird technique
By Cameron Smith

Tim Wolchko doesn’t want to be considered a revolutionary. Yet what he’s accomplished in winning the New Jersey high school bowling championship is still a significant step toward proving someone can still thrive even while ignoring all unwanted technical advice sent their away.

That’s because Wolchko, an Egg Harbor (N.J.) Township High junior, just won his state’s high school bowling championship while using a bizarre, two-handed technique that looks more like a first grader at his local lanes than a competitive teenager who takes part in at least three bowling leagues at a time.

“It just feels right,” Wolchko told the Newark Star-Ledger. “It’s my form. It’s how I bowl.

“People are always asking, ‘Whoa, how do you do that? Is it comfortable?’ I just tell them it’s how I’ve been bowling since I was 4 or 5 years old.”

With each roll down the lanes, Wolchko uncorks a strange motion that starts with two fingers of his right hand inserted into the holes for the bowling ball, covering the thumb hole with his right hand. He then lets go of the ball with thrust coming from his left hand, using his right fingers to lightly guide the ball’s trajectory while his left arm powers it forward.

The strange technique has served the junior well, with eight perfect games and his 237 in the state finals serving as testament to the fact that he can compete with the best, despite what most consider to be amateurish form.
One of the inspiration’s for Wolchko’s success has been his father, Bill Wolchko, who was a successful prep bowler himself at Saint Peter’s (N.J.) Prep. When the elder Wolchko first took his son bowling at age 4 and 5, other bowlers would ask him when he planned to help teach his son proper technique.

Bill Wolchko’s response is indicative of his son’s approach to competing today.

“What is the right way?” the elder Wolchko told the Star-Ledger. “As long as you stay behind the line and knock down the pins, that’s the way to do it.”

That’s precisely what the teenager is doing these days, all while influencing other young bowlers who watch him succeed from afar. The Star-Ledger found at least one young bowler who said he has become a two-handed bowler because he saw Wolchko’s delivery and was immediately fascinated with how different it looked.

While fellow Egg Harbor resident Matthew Stevens may have tried two-handed bowling out of curiosity, he’s stuck with the technique because he’s been successful with it.

“It started at my brother’s birthday party, and Tim was there,” Stevens told the Star-Ledger. “I saw his style, watched him, and I tried it out. And it really did work.”

If it keeps working for Wolchko, there’s no telling where it might take him. There is already one two-handed bowler on the Professional Bowling Association tour — 27-year-old Jason Belmonte — and Wolchko absolutely believes he could join him one day.

“I was one of those kids who didn’t want to go with the crowd,” Wolchko said. “I wanted to bring my own unique style into how I bowl.
“And if it’s working, it’s working.”

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Let me introduce you to Bryce Ingram. A very talented and bright young man with an extremely bright future ahead of him. Here’s Looking at you Bryce!!!!

Not only is he an awsome bowler just listen to him on the Piano. Wow!!!

A special note from Bryce’s mother. Thank you for the kind words and we are always glad to help.

On 1/6/2011 7:17 AM, Demetra Ingram wrote:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thank you so much for shipping my order so that it was received in time for
Christmas although I did not pay for expedited shipping. I paid for
standard shipping and expected to receive the shirt after Christmas.

My son was delighted with his shirt. I wasn’t able to give him much this
Christmas and this shirt meant the world to him. My son is 17 years old and
has been bowling since he was 5 years old. He started in the Police
Athletic League. He’s a great student. He aced the SAT college entrance
exam with a score of 2240 out of 2400 and he earned a Honors report card for
his first trimester of his senior year in high school. My son deserves so
much more but I knew he would appreciate this customized bowling shirt. He
is passionate about bowling and won the Long Island Junior Masters for his
age group in November 2010. He is also a talented classical and jazz
pianist.

After six months of unemployment when my job of 20 years was moved to India,
I landed a job as a consultant. If I am unassigned, I do not get paid.

Acts of kindness make me believe that there are still good people.

Best wishes for good health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year.

Best Regards,

Demetra Ingram

Here is the trial version download link, http://games.yahoo.com/game/elf-bowling-7 .  We are not responsible for this game or link but have fun a great time playing it!!!!

Needed especially around the holidays but useful anytime of the year if you enjoy to dine out as much as we do!!!

Let’s make so Celebrity Gingerbread People!!!!

Here’s a headline that really sent up the uncool flag for those of us hanging out here in The Lounge: “FREE Bowling for Kids All Summer.” Brrrr!

Now, first let me say, we have nothing against the theory of children. It’s how most of us started out and many cool people have collected one or two of their own. We can even dig families going bowling together – good bonding, time away from the TV, showing the kids that Wii didn’t invent the game – it’s all good.

But the idea of bowling alleys being overrun by out of control short people from now until September is just wrong and, yes, uncool. But before we indict let’s take a look at the details. First, it’s a program that the California police have come up with to keep kids out of trouble while Mom and Dad are working and the teachers are off to exotic locales for their annual three month vacation. (What? That is what teachers do during the summer, isn’t it?) Second, the free bowling only lasts until 5pm everyday. So the tykes will be cleared out by the time adults are looking to kill a few frames after work.

Okay, so it’s not totally uncool. We’re not prepared to go all the way to cool on this one but we’ll cut it some slack. But we’re keeping an eye on it!