From Gizmodo.  If you’re holding apple stock, be happy.  Anyone can move the stock up - even a cingular phone store employee.

Yes, the hype is insane and it’s getting to the point now where just pure rumors are adding or taking billions of market cap to the company.

For the record, dates rumored for the iPhone release include June 20, June 15th, June 11th, June 12…anything else I’m missing?

Jack, the sphere-headed spokesperson of Jack in the Box, insinuated in a recent commercial that angus beef comes from the anus region of the cow.  And that made CKE, owners of Hardees and Carl Jr.’s franchises mad, because they, of course, prominently offer angus burgers.  And Jack got sued.

I have to agree, anus burgers are not a great image for Carl Jrs., who markets heavily toward the male audience (remember the paris hilton car washing commercials?).

The consumerist is reporting that Costco chose to recall the TKO punching bag sold in hundreds of stores across the country because the bags apparently were being filled with used underwear.  I have no idea if this story is true, if it is TKO would have to be pretty dumb to think that’s an acceptable business practice. 

Here’s a copy of the recall notice off the Costco web site.

  Ever been at a Sushiboat restaurant and wondered “how long has that Maguro been riding around the restaurant?”  Well, Forbes has an excellent article about Blue C Sushi in Seattle and their use of RFID tags to track the freshness of their sushi.  These tags also help manage inventory and speed up the checkout process.  Sushi chefs are able to monitor their inventory in real-time and restock the selection accordingly.

Sounds like an excellent idea to me, anyone foresee any problems with this process?  I wonder how much it cost the restaurant to implement this expensive technology.

Robert X Cringely on his PBS blog says Google’s own design will eventually be its downfall.

Michael L. Davidson says….maybe.  If you are drunk, “it is best to refuse them.”  If you are not, then “taking the field sobriety test might be the quickest resolution to the situation.”

But refusing to take the breathalyzer provides evidence of guilt - like running from the crime scene, according to Davidson.

I’ve taken a field sobriety test…and it is pretty intense.  Plus, in my case they called over a whole bunch of cops to watch, which increases the pressure.

Another question:  blood, breath or urine?  Reminds me of the old story of the guy who was so drunk he took a urine test and ended up submitting semen.

“If you are intoxicated, do not volunteer to take a blood test” says Davidson, it will just just reinforce the DA’s case.  As for breath, Davidson recommends, “I do not recommend you volunteer to take it –or any- field sobriety test if you are intoxicated,”  with the exception of an evidentiary breathalyzer machine, which is mandatory.

Second opinion?  1-800-Dial DUI says, “don’t ever take the so-called field sobriety test.  First of all, it is not a sobriety test.  It is a coordination test, and many people who clearly are not under the influence of alcohol simply are not coordinated.  That’s a fact.”

The lesson, at the end of the day, is have a good lawyer.  I am suspicious that these law firms want you to refuse the breathalyzer just because it nets them more hours (TJFKAK, any thoughts?).  But from what I understand, the general consensus is if you are drunk…for sure…do not take the field sobriety and do not take the breathalyzer.

From Drudge.  Only 30.7 million people watched yesterday’s finale of American Idol - a big slide from last year’s 36 million viewers.  Is America losing interest in American Idol?  I didn’t watch this season…mostly because it’s really not satisfying to watch a bunch of amateurs sing.  I only listen to professional music, thank you very much.

But the weakness in this season’s ratings may be indicative of an overall loss of interest in the show.  Or maybe we just need an idol to really root for?

Jimmy Carter?  Maybe Clinton?  Hillary Duff?  No.  Birds.  Birds?  Yes, Birds.

Japadamus.com is severely lacking in fresh content, anyone want to contribute something?

Don’t pick a fight with someone that loud and has Fuck you money.  Rosie O’Donnell beats up Elizabeth Hasselbeck pretty good.  Its funny when a preplanned fight becomes real.

Which lead to guest Alicia Silverstone snubbing Hasselbeck when she appeared on stage.

I feel like I’ve been searching San Francisco a long time for a great deli sandwich .  Yes, I’ve done the market deli thing, Cal Mart, Whole Foods, Mollie Stones.  I find you usually get a hard roll tripping with too much mayo, beat up flat leaf lettuce, huge slices of red onion, soggy tomatoes all made by someone with an attitude. 

So I’ve now migrated to the specialty shops: Marina Submarine, Mr. Submarine, Regency Deli, Le Petite Deli.  While the specialty shops tastes better, they usually aren’t the most accessible during by car.    Well I’ve figured out a perfect solution:  Kaju Foods on California St.  Yes Kaju is awesome.  They have all of the usual cafe sandwiches, roast beef, turkey, meatball, sausage, salami and Teriyaki beef.  I’ve tried several of the opinions and they’ve all been good.  I think my favorite so far has been the teriyaki beef because its  slightly unusual and the sandwich is served warm. 

NY Times today ran an article on how to make the perfect Hamburger.   Anyone up for a barbeque?

Hmm chocolate covered garlic?

Is it a sign of the times?  Howard Stern today decided not to allow an 18 year old girl in high school get naked in the studio.  Although the studio was against Howard Stern’s decision, Howard stuck by his guns.

Fat Joe is a Cuban rapper, a member of the Latin Kings and Terror Squad.  The Helio Ocean is a next-gen 3G device that features integrated GPS, music/video player, google maps and bluetooth.

And never the twain shall meet?

Not so fat…er…fast.  Fat Joe reviewed the Helio Ocean in the clip below.  A few key notes from Fat Joe:

-”we got the video showing right now” 

-”I’m about to go up here right now” 

-”download those ringtones boy…make it ring boyyyy…owwwwww!”

-”wide scrizzy (that means wide screen, fyi)”

-”I can check my friends on my Myspace on this joint right here.”

-”To be honest with you, it’s real simple, but…i’m a just going to marinade with this joint, cuz there’s so many things I can do with on this phone man…it’s incredible man.”

Ah yes.  Helio knows how to pick it’s spokespeople.