December 2007
66 posts
'Borat' Turns War Protester in Film Directed by... →
The creator of Ali G and Borat has been persuaded by Steven Spielberg to move from comedy to serious politics by playing a hippie opponent of the Vietnam war.In The Trial of the Chicago Seven, Sacha Baron Cohen will portray Abbie Hoffman, a figure from the 1960s counterculture who used a series of pranks to campaign against the war.
Kevin Smith Wii Was Made For Kevin Smith Himself →
Our buddy Ramon of modding fame has been busy lately, with the Rockstar Wii mod following up a long procession of mods anybody would be glad to call their own. This latest mod was comissioned specially for Kevin Smith, and features the four main characters from Clerks.
Why Do People Eat Dirt? →
People in many parts of the world indulge in the curious practice of eating dirt, also known as geophagy. But why they do so has remained something of a mystery. Researchers have observed that it is mainly pregnant women who experience cravings for earth. “It’s like an addiction. There is even a word for it: vileo”
Chase Bank keeps woman's life savings →
Chase is refusing to honor a cashiers check for $19.700.22, 82-year-old widow Willie Floyd’s life savings. Willie stored the check in a $10 per year safe deposit box at the local bank. When she tried to shift the funds into a regular savings account last year, she was told that cashiers checks expire after 5 years
Al Gore Will Endorse.. (drumroll please) ...No... →
He won the popular vote in 2000, and saw his political clout grow to new heights in 2007, winning the Nobel Peace Prize, an Emmy & an Oscar. He is credited with doing as much as humanly possible to raise the issue of global warming to the top of the world’s agenda. The Nobel Laureate won’t endorse anyone at this stage of 2008 campaign…
The World’s Loneliest Prada Store (PICS) →
Prada marfa is an unusual building located in the desert near marfa, texas on an otherwise desolate stretch of highway 90. Behind the glass a selection of shoes and bags, presumably more expensive than the structure itself, have sat untouched since 2005. Very few people have ever been inside prada marfa…
Zach Braff Quotes →
“I remember once I went to go see a movie, and in front of me in line there was a little boy who looked so eager to see it, like it was Christmas morning. When he got to the ticket booth it turned out there was only one ticket left; the manager was there and wanted to give it to me instead since I was famous. That’s when I knew I’d hit it big.”
Wacom Cintiq 12WX Video Review. Verdict: Simply... →
Here’s the video review for the new Wacom Cintiq 12WX, a tablet that allows you to draw directly on the screen with extreme precision, great feel and amazing results (even with butter fingers like mine). The Cintiq 12WX is probably the BEST peripheral I have ever tried.
Rolling Stone Readers' Twenty-Five Favorite Videos... →
From NIN’s surveillance footage to Justice’s parade of animated Tees to Mute Math’s backwards feat, watch some of the year’s best clips.
Jake’s house for dinner
Radiohead's "In Rainbows" NYTimes #1 Album of 2007 →
While Radiohead’s discontinued pay-what-you-want proposition for downloading its new album made a great music-business story, the more lasting news is that “In Rainbows” — in either its one-disc or two-disc configurations — needs no gimmicks.
Lunch with Monica
Merry Christmas. Here’s a gift for you! →
On this special day we wanted to give you a small token of our appreciation. Enter the code “christmas” at the Sanchin-Ryu Supplies store and get $5 off your next Sanchin-Ryu purchase!
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!
Danielle’s Dad’s Christmas
Christmas at Danielle’s Aunt’s house
Discliple workout with masters from across the country
How smart is your right foot? →
This will boggle your mind and you will keep trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but you can’t.
It’s preprogrammed in your brain! WITHOUT anyone watching you (they will think you are off your tree…) and while sitting where you are at your desk in front of your computer, […]
but not likely…
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That’s impossible!
I love my girlfriend!
10 great Web site designs/redesigns of 2007 →
We pick 10 of our favorite site designs and redesigns of 2007.
Descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse break... →
“We are no longer citizens of the United States of America” - Native American state of 72,000 people declares independence from the US - ‘claim legal under treaties with Government’. The new country would issue its own passports and driving licenses, and living there would be tax-free — provided residents renounce their US citizenship
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The Mourning (PIC) →
A heartrending photo by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist John Moore, and the moving story behind it. “Some people feel the photo I took at the moment was too intimate, too personal. Like many who have seen the picture, I felt overwhelmed by her grief, and moved by the love she felt for her fallen sweetheart.”
Dubai Building $1 Billion Jurassic Park →
A new $1.1 billion Jurassic theme park called Restless Planet, is being built in Dubai. The park will feature 109 animatronic dinosaurs of over 40 different species in a 500,000 square foot (46,000 square metre) space. The new park will be the star attraction of a large Las Vegas-esque entertainment and business development called City of Arabia.
Playing in the snow with the babies!
Exercise: C.B.A. Ni-Shi, Second Opponent →
Another clip from the November Sensei Class in Clarkston, Michigan. Chief Instructor Joe Dearman answers a question from one of the senseis in the dojo about the shuto from C.B.A. Ni-Shi. Featured in this video are senseis from eastern Michigan and District Master Ben Wolbert taking a killer head-butt!
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In love…
I’m coming home!
Apple's New Santa Claus ad pays homage to... →
This commercial represents somewhat of a pinnacle in Apple’s “Get A Mac” ad campaign. It seems Apple now considers the Mac vs. PC duo iconic enough characters that they can be portrayed in a new medium and still be recognized.We wouldn’t be surprised if Jobs convinced Pixar to pump this one out.
How Many Five Year Olds Could You Take in a Fight? →
This short survey will tell you how many five year old children you could fight at once. Results are based on physical prowess, training, swarm-combatting experience, and the flexibility of your moral compass.
The White House's Super Christian Christmas Card →
This morning on “The View,” Barbara Walters displayed the Christmas card she recently received from the White House. She said it was he most religious White House Christmas card in her memory. The card included explicit religious references beyond just a bible verse.
The Final Whisper in "Lost in Translation"... →
When Sofia Coppola’s Lost In Translation, one of the big topics of conversation revolved around what Bill Murray’s character whispered in Scarlett Johansson’s ear at the conclusion of the film. YouTube user Vid22 used digital processing to clear up the audio and finally reveal the answer.
Class at 7:00!
The Top 10 Dumbest Web Site Decisions →
…a LOT of errors, poor judgment and embarrassing gaffs on the web.
whew, late night!
Exercise: C.B.A. San-Ju, Hidden Foot →
At a recent Sensei Class in Clarkston, Michigan, Chief Instructor Joe Dearman made a surprise appearance and shared some insight into the last C.B.A. Get ready to call a buddy to try this!
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The 4 Things That Make a Good Leader →
Stephen Covey discusses what he feels are the 4 things that make a good leader.
New Dark Knight Photo: Batman Rides His BatPod! →
Warner Bros has released a new photo of Batman riding his BatPod in the new Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight. Click on the image to enlarge. The film is set to hit theaters on July 18th 2008.
Macdonewds?
30 Delightful Graphic Design Books →
I have probed the web for the most highly recommended and best-selling graphic design related books that can inspire and help you as a graphic designer. These books cover many areas of design, including typography, color theory, layout, design theory, web design, business and even search engine optimization and marketing for designers.
Why I Got Fired (PICS) →
The pictures tell the story…….
"Very Good If You Need to Write on Paper" - A Pen... →
A great review of a Bic Crystal ballpoint pen on Amazon. This guy definitely knows/loves his pens.
Check out all of the photos I uploaded!
It’s grey here again!? Feels like home.
10 Ways To Supercharge A Boring Gym Session →
Refresh your workout with these ten moves.
Yoda Pizza [ Pic ] →
Yoda shaped pizza ..
Shoemoney and John Chow Go Blah Blah Blah Blah... →
AFFToolbox asks why the “big names” in blogging stop putting out the great content that they were once known for and start coasting. Do you still read these big name blogs for the same reasons?