Garfield Without Garfield
Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against loneliness in a quiet American suburb. [Source]
Monday, March 31, 2008 | 1 Comments
Missing NY Pastor Found in an Ohio Strip Club
RIVERSIDE, Ohio - Police say a pastor who was reported missing from his home in western New York has been found at an Ohio strip club.
A police officer patrolling the K.C. Lounge parking lot Friday morning in the Dayton suburb of Riverside spotted out-of-state license plates on 46-year-old Craig Rhodenizer's car. [Source]
Looks like another Man of God was found doing something that he shouldn't be doing. The funny thing is why did he drive all the way to Ohio to go to a strip club? So here are my thoughts, if this was any other person it wouldn't make news, but since he is a Pastor its in the headlines. Should it make a difference, just because he is a pastor should he be held to a higher level of scrutiny, or is it because he is a pastor that he would be held to a higher standard or morality than the rest of us? Part of me is torn on this because part of me says that yes this pastor needs to be held to a higher standard than the rest of us but the other part know that we are only human and will make mistakes. This is a hard one...what do you think?
Monday, March 31, 2008 | 0 Comments
Spring is Finally Here
Monday, March 31, 2008 | 0 Comments
At a Loss for Words
I don't even know what to say to this...I'm at a loss for words...
Diaper fetish...WTF?
Thursday, March 27, 2008 | 0 Comments
15-Year-Old Killed For Not Passing Game
When 15-year-old Olivier Baptiste refused to hand over the video game he was playing to his 18-year-old friend William Suarez, Suarez pulled out a .32-caliber Smith and Wesson from his waistband and shot Baptiste in the head. This according to police, who have charged the alleged killer with manslaughter, illegal possession of a firearm, assault with a dangerous weapon, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling. [Source]
Well I guess I shouldn't be surprised by what happens in today's society, but WTF? Apparently witnesses told authorities that Suarez then put the gun down on the kitchen counter and began saying, "This just didn't happen," according to court documents. How screwed up does someone have to be to shoot them over a video game, let alone make a statement that "this just didn't happen...?" The sad thing is people are going to blame it on the video game industry, stating that video games caused this. What I want to know is how did the 18 year old have a handgun? I didn't get my fist handgun until I was 21 years old. Also where were the parents, did they not teach this kid how to share...? I just have one question for this guy...how screwed up are you?
Thursday, March 27, 2008 | 0 Comments
Wal-Mart Sucks!
This is disturbing! Wal-Mart has decided to take a severely brain-damaged woman's 417,000 settlement. Debbie Shank who was in a sever traffic accident was awarded 1 million dollars in a lawsuit against the trucking company involved in the crash. Shank who was working at Wal-Mart stocking shelves didn't know that when she signed up for her health plan that in fine print Wal-Mart retained the right to recoup medical expenses if an employee collected damages in a lawsuit. Wal-mart who has already paid out about 470,000 sued Shank for the same amount but was told by the court that they could only recoup what was left in the family trust. The Shanks lost their suit to Wal-Mart. Last summer, the couple appealed the ruling -- but also lost it. Jim Shank stated "They are quite within their rights. But I just wonder if they need it that bad," especially since Wal-mart reported 90 Billion in net sales for 2007's third quarter. Wal-Mart spokesman John Simley, who called Debbie Shank's case "unbelievably sad," replied in a statement: "Wal-Mart's plan is bound by very specific rules. ... We wish it could be more flexible in Mrs. Shank's case since her circumstances are clearly extraordinary, but this is done out of fairness to all associates who contribute to, and benefit from, the plan." [Source]
I don't even know what to say, its not like they need the money. In all fairness I can understand that they are just following rules, but this lady needs the money to help keep her in her rest home. It's not like she is trying to abuse the system. I think that they should let the family keep the money, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I guess I won't be shopping at Wal-mart any time soon.
Thursday, March 27, 2008 | 0 Comments
Randy Pausch Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Professor Randy Pausch last lecture. This video is great, very inspirational. I know that it is long , but it is well worth the watch. He is an amazing man with a great message.
Thursday, March 27, 2008 | 0 Comments
A Nude Portrait of French President's Wife will be Auctioned
French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife Carla Bruni's nude portrait will be auctioned at Christies in New York next month. The photograph was taken in 1993 when Bruni's a top fashion model, posed for photographer Michel Comte. The Piece is being sold by art collector Gert Elfering. According to Christie's the piece is expected to bring in 3,000 to 4,000 when it is sold on April 10. [Source]
An aide to 40-year-old Mrs Sarkozy said: "Carla is very angry, not to say deeply upset, that a commercial organization has chosen to release this print at such an important time." Her priority is to establish herself on the world stage as a first lady that France can be proud of." This will certainly hurt her reputation; this being the first time that an image of a naked wife of a serving head of state has been sold for profit. [Source...NSFW]
Not sure how this will end up but with having the publicity of this auction could help Sarkozy and his wife out. Just depends on how the public views this, personally I don't think that we should always be in other peoples business. What makes this different is the fact that she is famous. You don't see this happening to someone who isn't. So what makes the difference? Just because someone is famous doesn't mean we need to know everything about them. They are human just like the rest of us, as for this story making headline...who cares if she posed for a nude portrait that is considered art. She was in a different time of her life, where she made a living being a model. Sometimes I believe that the world needs to realign it's priorities, but that is just my rant!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 | 1 Comments
To My Dad:
Two of your favorite things. The Best Damn Band in the Land and the Navy Hymn. Hope that this makes your day just a little better.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 | 1 Comments
New Marketing for Spiketv
Looks like Spiketv will be airing the Star Wars Saga starting April 4th. Take a look at there ad campaign. [Source]
Well I know that I will be watching that weekend. I wonder if they will do all 6 movies back to back...it's almost like trying to watch all 3 Lord of the Rings back to back...should be interesting.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 | 0 Comments
Keanu Reeves Says No to Constantine 2
Looks like there will not be a sequel to Constantine. Keanu has stated a once rumored second installment to the Hellblazer Vertigo comics series, Constantine 2, isn’t going to happen. [Source]
This is very disappointing. The first movie was good in my opinion. It would even put it in my top 100 movies to see, but it looks like this one will be put up for the time being. Maybe down the road Reeves will decide to do a sequel, but I won't hold my breath. For those of you who haven't seen the first movie, check out the trailer below. It was a great movie of Heaven vs. Hell, good vs. evil.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 | 0 Comments
Brandon is Random
Well we have pressured Brandon into doing another Vlog and he finally decided to get it up and running. Some of you know him as Lucas in the webseries call Circles. He always has something interesting to say, so check him out and let me know what you think.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 | 0 Comments
Thy Strong Word - Religious
"Thy Strong Word"
1. Thy strong word did cleave the darkness; At thy speaking it was done.
For created light we thank thee, While thine ordered seasons run.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!
2. Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death,
Broke the light of thy salvation, Breathed thine own life-giving breath.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!
3. Thy strong Word bespeaks us righteous, Bright with thine own holiness,
Glorious now, we press toward glory, And our lives our hopes confess.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!
4. From the cross thy wisdom shining Breaketh forth in conqu’ring might;
From the cross forever beameth All thy bright redeeming light.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!
5. Give us lips to sing thy glory, Tongues thy mercy to proclaim,
Throats that shout the hope that fills us, Mouths to speak thy holy name.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 | 0 Comments
Clinton Lied....Thats a First
Well if you are going to tell a story about your experience you better make sure that you have your facts straight. Looks like Hillary forgot what happened on her 1996 trip to Bosnia.
OMG...There was sniper fire all around me, I was in fear for my life. Looks like Obama might have something to say about Hillary's experience.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 | 0 Comments
Politics These Days
It seems that the political scene has become just one be circus. Take a look at this video. I think it sums up most of the race so far.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 | 0 Comments
Lesson: Always Read the Fine Print
Lesson, always, always look for the fine print before making any big leaps...bet you she felt like a jackass...
Monday, March 24, 2008 | 2 Comments
Teacher Arrested for Doing Naughty Things With Stduents
Looks like another teacher was arrested for doing naughty things with students. Mary Jo Spack; a 45 year old teacher at Freedom High School in Tampa, was arrested and charged with having sex with a student. Investigators said that Spack took two male students, ages 17 and 18, to a liquor store and then to a motel. At the motel they met up with 3 others students where they all drank together. Laura McElroy, Tampa police spokeswoman stated that "They over heard the sex in the bathroom, and then saw the student and teacher walk out of the bathroom soaking wet." Many parent and students are shocked this being the second arrest in the past week from Hillsborough County Schools. The first arrest was from a 28 year old Stephanie Ragusa who was charged with having sexual relations with a 14 year old student at Davidsen Middle School. Police have charged Spack with one count of unlawful sex with a minor, and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. [Source]
I guess this brings a whole new meaning of sex education in the school system. But honestly, this is getting old. You would think that people would know that they will get caught. I mean look at all the others the have been caught, all for what, just to get your jollies from a 17 year old...or even 14 as we see, sometimes it makes me wonder what is going threw their minds...
Monday, March 24, 2008 | 0 Comments
Texas: Relative Crushes Boy to Death
"Authorities in Texas believe a two-year-old boy may have been accidentally crushed to death by a morbidly obese relative"[Source]
...I don't even know what I can say to this one. Apparently investigators suspect that the relative fell on top of the infant, after which the infant suffered from a fracture skull. The boy was pronounced dead on Tuesday. My thoughts go out to the family...
Monday, March 24, 2008 | 0 Comments
Family Guy Behind ths Scences:
I've aways found it interesting to see the voice actors for cartoons. I always try to picture what they will look like when I see them, so when I do I'm always surprised at what they look like. Many times I picture somebody different. Take a look at the people who do Family Guy.
Monday, March 24, 2008 | 0 Comments
Easter; Time to Relax
Hey Everybody, I just wanted to wish you a great easter weekend. I won't be posting that much this weekend with all the family stuff going on, but if i do find something interesting or just want to rant I will put something up. Otherwise, have a great easter weekend! I will be back on Monday with hopefully some good stuff from the weekend.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 | 0 Comments
Man Attacked for Watching Porn...
You know when actual news stories are way too good to be true ... well has to be the best one yet. A Wisconsin man barged into another man's apartment and attacked him with a sword when he mistook loud porn for a woman getting raped.
All I can say is...wow, the guy who was attacked doesn't even care.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 | 0 Comments
Love is...
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 | 0 Comments
Terrelle Pryor Picks Ohio State!
Looks like Pryor picked Ohio State! The nations #1 high school football player has made his decision. His decision was between Ohio State and Michigan, but after much research he decided OSU. Pryor was concerned about early playing time at Ohio State because the Buckeyes boast all-conference quarterback Todd Boeckman, but the overall fit in Columbus just felt better. This should make for an exciting time for OSU. I will be interested in seeing how Tressel leads the Buckeyes with this new star player. To all my Buckeye's
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 | 1 Comments
A Retirement Home That Cares
"This aerial photograph taken Wednesday, March 12, 2008, shows the Wesley Acres retirement home in Decatur, Ala. Prompted by complaints from a Jewish activist, the agency that owns the government-funded building is planning to alter its shape to disguise the Nazi symbol."
Makes me wonder who designed the building...
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 | 0 Comments
Natalie Portman's Favorite Swear Word
This is funny, so next time someone cuts you off while driving, you can call them this.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 | 0 Comments
Why You Don't Hit the Fire Button at the Gas Station
Ever wondered what happens when you hit the little red button at the gas station that says fire? Heres what happens.
So the lesson for today, Don't push the button unless there is a fire!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 | 0 Comments
Ann Summer's Commercial
This is a funny one. This is a commercial for Ann Summer lingerie. I have to say that the ad guru's did a good job on this one. It had me laughing all day.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 | 1 Comments
Spring...
Spring will soon be here for us to enjoy. So to get you in the mood for warm weather here is a nice photo.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 | 0 Comments
Boondock Saints Sequel!
This is a big St. Patty's Day announcement, Troy Duffy has received the green light from Sony Pictures to start filming Boondock Stains 2: All Saints Day. The original cast is returning except for Willem Defoe. You can check out the info at /Film. Its about time that they did the sequel on this movie the first one was great and I have high hopes for the second movie.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 | 0 Comments
Lesson: Don't Get Butt Implants
Wow, This is sad, a woman in Knoxville decided to pay 5500 for butt implants. Sad thing is she want to remove them now because the are hurting her when she bends over. I can think of a couple of different things to spend my money on, but that's just me...[Source]
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 | 1 Comments
You Better Wash Your Feet Before You go to Bed!
A Woman in China was arrested because she set her husband on fire for not washing his feet before he went to bed. The husband was burned alive and the woman was arrested. All I can say is make sure that you wash your feet before you go to bed. [Source]
Monday, March 17, 2008 | 0 Comments
Classic Photo
Steve put this in his blog as "Well-behaved women rarely make history" Photography is amazing, it can capture so many moments in life. Let me know what you think of this one.
Monday, March 17, 2008 | 0 Comments
Happy St. Patty's Day
Happy St. Patty's Day everybody! Here are a few songs that might get you in the mood.
Dropkick Murphys - State of Massachusetts
Flogging Molly - The Likes of You Again
Flogging Molly - If I Ever Leave This World Alive
Now Something a little more traditional.
I hope that everybody has a great St. Patty's Day. Remember to raise a pint for me.
Monday, March 17, 2008 | 1 Comments
No Blu-ray for the Xbox!
Well it looks like the Microsoft has officially nixed the idea of adding blue ray players to the Xbox. So to all of everyone that waited, looks like you will have to settle on their downloads. Microsoft is going to continue to invest into Xbox live which lets users rent movies, even movies that are in HD. Aaron Greenberg, product manager for Xbox 360 said "We're the only console offering digital distribution of entertainment content." [Source]
I'm wondering if with both Apple and Microsoft investing in digital download if the market will take a turn? Though only time will tell on this one. If it does then I would say that Blu-ray may have won the battle but lost the war, but with more and more companies moving to include or have available digital formats, it should be interesting to see where this end.
Friday, March 14, 2008 | 0 Comments
Pachelbel Rant
Not much in the way of anything interesting so here is one of my favorite videos. Take a look.
Friday, March 14, 2008 | 0 Comments
Dean Yeagle
Thursday, March 13, 2008 | 0 Comments
Classic Beauty - Audrey Hepburn
Thursday, March 13, 2008 | 0 Comments
Scarlett Johansson Sold For $40,100
Well the bidding has ended and it looks like the meet and greet with Scarlett Johansson was sold for $40,100. As many of you probably know, this was for charity, all the proceeds are being donated to Oxfam America.
Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. Together with individuals and local groups in more than 120 countries, Oxfam saves lives, helps people overcome poverty, and fights for social justice.
You can see the results of the auction here. Sadly if I would have had $40,200 I could have been there. Though it really wasn't a date, it was just a meet and greet. So to whom ever won...lucky.
Thursday, March 13, 2008 | 0 Comments
Spitzer's Call Girl Identified
Well, wouldn't be a day if we didn't find out about some politician's scandal. As you all have probably have heard or seen in the news Eliot Spitzer was involved with a prostitution ring, because of this he has resigned. Today Spitzer call girl was identified. She is a 22 year old aspiring musician from New Jersey. Her name is Ashley Alexandra Dupre. Ashley stated that "I have been alone," she wrote. "I have abused drugs. I have been broke and homeless. But, I survived, on my own. I am here, in NY because of my music." She told the Times she was worried about paying her rent in a ninth-floor Manhattan apartment since her boyfriend recently left her. She said she was considering moving back in with her family in New Jersey.[Source]
I think Dave and Thomas put it best. "As the Governor Spitzer Hooker scandal grows we are finding out some fun stuff about the man. The good news is he picked a girl with looks. If you're gonna do something wrong make sure you do it right! If Dupre only goes for $1,000/hr we would be interested in seeing the ones that top out the 7-diamond scale mentioned above. Too bad Spitzer couldn't pony up the cash for the top of the line model. Guess that's the curse of being a civil servant."[Source]
All I can say...I'm not surprised, this has become a common occurrence is politics. Though I won't be surprised if Ashley's music takes off now that she has the publicity. As for Eliot, I'm not real sure if this will be permanently damage his reputation. In 15 minutes some other politician will screw up. But, I believe that Joseph Bruno says it best here, it's time to move on.
Thursday, March 13, 2008 | 0 Comments
The Forbidden Kingdom
Looks like Jacki Chan and Jet Li are teaming up for this movie. In my opinion the trailer looks great. Take a look below.
Premise:
While hunting down bootleg kung-fu DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop, Jason makes an extraordinary discovery that sends him hurtling back in time to ancient China. There, Jason is charged with a monumental task: he must free the fabled warrior the Monkey King, who has been imprisoned by the evil Jade Warlord. Jason is joined in his quest by wise kung fu master Lu Yan and a band of misfit warriors including Silent Monk. But only by learning the true precepts of kung fu can Jason hope to succeed - and find a way to get back home.
This looks like it's going to be a great movie. Jacki Chan is a great actor, so is Jet Li. I'm looking forward to seeing these two work together.
Thursday, March 13, 2008 | 0 Comments
Hulu Goes Live to the Public
Well it looks like Hulu has gone live now and everybody can access the website. Check it out, they have both television show and movies that you can watch. The only downside is that some of the t.v. shows don't have older episodes or any at all, just clips from the show. All in all though it a pretty good site. Hulu
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 | 0 Comments
Final WALL•E Trailer
This looks great, I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 | 0 Comments
Super Mario Brothers is Frustrating
Check out these videos. This is freakin hilarious, had me laughing so hard my stomach hurts.
Part One
Super Mario Brothers Is Frustrating pt1 - Watch more free videos
Part Two
Super Mario Brothers Is Frustrating pt2 - Watch more free videos
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | 0 Comments
Games and the Art of Dying, are "gamers getting their kicks from dying?
Clive Thompson wrote an interesting article, it's called "Gamers Get Their Kicks From Dying." Take a look at this passage.
As I watch my corpse crumple to the ground, sure, I feel annoyed. But my annoyance isn't as powerful as my sense of release: I can feel my whole body unwind. Indeed, I'm often so wrapped up in the game that I don't even realize how badly I'm clenched up. I may not want to die; but for the sake of my mental health, I probably need to.
How this is so true, many times I have been into a game so intensely that I don't even notice what is going on around me. When I would play World of Warcraft my whole being would be in the game. I can remember the anxiety and thrill when exploring new regions, or fighting another player. I find it amazing how games can take us through a wide array of emotions. Happiness, anger, and sadness just as a few. Games have changed the landscape of entertainment and continue to do so. I just look forward to see where this industry will lead us.
Check out the article and let me know what you think. What kind of experiences have you had? [Article]
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | 0 Comments
The Red Baron!
Looks like film makers are delving back into history for a movie. The Red Baron was Manfred Von Richthofen was a pilot in the German Army in WW1. He was the top Ace out of all the countries with 80 kills. I'm looking forward to seeing this movie and which direction they took the story. This film was completely filmed in Germany, so it should be interesting.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | 0 Comments
Old Thoughts - Religious
This is something that I wrote a long time ago, still come back to it alot. If you do not wish to read this please just continue on to the next post.
I’m still hounded by the fact that I am pained by my own humanity. Yet it is something that I can never over come by myself. Is there a way to over come this? If we remain in Christ, if we grow up in Christ, will we reach a point where we will no longer sin? Ever since I’ve been saved I’ve tried to live a life flawless. This is something that I cannot do! In 1 Corn. 12:7-10, Paul had a thorn in his flesh, to keep him from growing conceited. I do not feel like I’m growing conceited, and I am no where near Paul. But I still feel as if there is a thorn in my side that pains me. I really can’t get past this whole reality of sin and the law of sin. Maybe it is me, maybe it’s the fact that I’m over analyzing my life. I am reminded of the song “I Pictured it,” by John Reuben. In it he says;
“And then there was me: Analyzing life more than I was living, anything possible good, I destroyed before the chance was ever given. See if I never have anything I’ll never have to lose anything; but then again if I never had anything worth losing I guess I lost everything. Either way, you could say, Pain will become a result from both, so actually I’m giving into the very thing that I fear the most: Losing it all, everything, completely unaware, that a fear of failure was the one thing that was taking me there. Fear of life, fear of love, fear of man, failure to relate. How I and God, and his voice to me would even begin to translate. So I wait, to escape this condition of rationalizing my own destruction. But I keep on listening to the voices that don’t deserve my discussion.”
I really am unsure of things. My mind can manipulate itself, yet it is not smart enough to realize it is being manipulated. Am I concentrating to much on myself and not enough on God? I know that there is a point that you can focus so much on your sin that it can over cloud the grace of God. Then we are no longer living by faith, we a living by sight, and we cannot live by sight, but by faith. Through faith I have been saved by grace, this is what John tells us.
I guess I should remember what Paul says in Gal. 1:10. “Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I Trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Yet now I am answered but God through Galatians. “If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners…” (Gal. 2:17). I am a sinner! Why is this so hard for me to accept? Yet, “…through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:19-20). Am I still ruled by sin? Paul states in Romans 7:18-24;
18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do--this I keep on doing. 20Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
21So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22For in my inner being I delight in God's law; 23but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. 24What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?
I will state again that in verse 25 of Romans chapter 7, it is Christ Jesus who saves me from this wretched body of death. I will fear no condemnation, “because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life sets me free from the law of sin and death. Yet this still does not answer my question. Why if I am in Christ do I still sin! It is my human nature; it is my humanity shining through. This is something that I cannot get…Yet as I see this, how can I even know the love of God and what Jesus has done for us if I don't know my own sinfulness. I guess to answer my own question, we are sinners, and we need to know this so that we will rely on the grace of God, but we must leave it there if we dwell on this to much we lose our focus which should be the grace of God!
Monday, March 10, 2008 | 0 Comments
Seven Deadly Sin Combinded
Here an interesting one. What do you get when you combine the seven deadly sins?
On that note, looks like Pope Benedict XVI has expanded the seven to 14 deadly sins. Apparently the Vatican has added 7 new sins for the age of globalisation. The list was published in L’Osservatore Romano. This has come about because the Pope "deplored the 'decreasing sense of sin' in today’s 'securalised world' and the falling numbers of Roman Catholics going to confession." [Source]
Monday, March 10, 2008 | 0 Comments
Don't give them money!
I found this on The Zen of Steve's blog and found it interesting. It makes me wonder what I would do in this situation. I hope that I would be the person who is selfless and would would try to help a fellow person out. Sometimes I feel that we just need to step back from out daily lives and take a look around us and be willing to take that leap of faith and help someone out. Please read this story below and let me know what your thoughts are. Do you believe that this is a waste of money, or do you believe that giving the money was the write thing to do?
"On Friday, a friend of mine (from work) and I went for our usual Friday coffee run to Starbucks. About five minutes from work. We get there, she parks the car and we walk to Starbucks. On the way to the coffee house, I noticed a homeless woman about ten feet from Starbucks. She was holding a cardboard in her hands. When we got closer, I saw that the cardboard said "Hungry ... need a place to stay ... can I have your change". Well, I did not have change, so I gave the woman twenty dollars. She did not say anything but smiled. My friend and I walked into Starbucks." [Source]
Monday, March 10, 2008 | 1 Comments
Irish Music for the up coming St. Patty's Day
These guys are great, they have a channel on youtube. Just a little music to get you into the mood.
Hip Agus Hop / The Roaring Barmaid
Haste to the Wedding/Trout in the Bath - Featuring NollaigÃn
And for my favorite!
Tabhair Dom Do Lámh (Give Me Your Hand)
Monday, March 10, 2008 | 0 Comments
Chuck Norris the only WMD in Iraq
Hollywood action star Chuck Norris, known for his martial arts prowess and tough-guy image, has become a cult figure among the U.S. military in Iraq and an unlikely hero for some in Iraq's security forces.
A small cardboard shrine is dedicated to Norris at a U.S. military helicopter hub in Baghdad, and comments lauding the manliness and virility of the actor have been left on toilet walls across Iraq and even in neighboring Kuwait, soldiers say. [Source]
Monday, March 10, 2008 | 0 Comments
Bad Parenting...Woman Powerwashes her kid!
I can't believe that there are people out in the world that would to this to there child.
I for one think that the parent needs to be stung up by her toes...
Monday, March 10, 2008 | 2 Comments
Greatest Prank Call Ever!
Wouldn't you love to do this to the telemarketers.
Friday, March 07, 2008 | 0 Comments
Ten Minutes of Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who
Yahoo UK has the first 10 minutes of Horton Hears a Who.
Friday, March 07, 2008 | 0 Comments
Sarotech's Wizplat NAS-20
Check out this new gadget. It's a NAS box, that can support a pair of 2tb storage devices. It features a pair of USB jacks, built-in iTunes and print servers, and even a BitTorrent server which should allow your home PC to take a rest from your 7 x 24 downloading scheme. This looks to be like a nice storage device, though I wonder what the price tag will be. [Source]
Friday, March 07, 2008 | 0 Comments
So Wrong, In So Many Ways
Sega's rival to the iDog, except this has a woofer orifice. [Source]
Friday, March 07, 2008 | 0 Comments
Police: 4-Year-Old Girl Drunk At School
THE VILLAGE, Okla. -- Authorities are investigating the apparent intoxication of a 4-year-old girl at an Oklahoma City elementary school on Wednesday, police said.
Oklahoma City television station KOCO reported that the child was carried out of Andrew Johnson Elementary School by a paramedic, according to an officer with The Village Police Department.
"We don't believe it happened on school ground. We believe it happened before she got to school today," said Deputy Chief Steve Jagosh.
Jagosh said his department was called by school officials to check on the child, who they described as acting strangely. Teachers told officers that they smelled an odor of alcohol on the girl.
The girl was taken to Children's Hospital in good condition, authorities said. However, Oklahoma City spokeswoman Kathleen Kennedy denied that the child was transported anywhere.
Police said they will investigate how the child was able to access alcohol.
After the child is released from the hospital, officials said, she will be taken into Department of Human Services custody, police said.[Source]
Friday, March 07, 2008 | 0 Comments
Terry Tate: Office Linebacker
The guys over at Dave and Thomas found some funny reebok commercials. Let me know what you think.
Terry Tate Office Linebacker
Friday, March 07, 2008 | 0 Comments
Apple's iPhone will soon release it's SDK - UPDATED
Apple Did Release the SDK today along with a preview of iPhone software 2.0. You can check it out here.
Looks like Apple is finally going to be releasing the Software Development Kit soon. Many believe that they will release it today, while some think that they will just set the date of it's release today. With the SDK out programmers will be able to make 3rd party application for the I phone. It will be interesting to see where this takes the iPhone. You can check out the article about it here.
Thursday, March 06, 2008 | 1 Comments
Mariah Carey New Song
The guys over at Dave and Thomas found the new song from Mariah Carey, you can take a look at it below.
Here is what they had to say about it. "It sounds EXACTLY like all her other shit but with the addition of a schoolgirl outfit and less clothing than usual. Needless to say, we here at Dave and Thomas really enjoy the video.
Throw in the nerdy Jack McBrayer (Kenneth the intern on NBC's 30 Rock) who spends the video fantasizing about Mariah in various slinky outfits and we almost would turn the audio up on the video. Did we mention the schoolgirl outfit?" [Source]
Thursday, March 06, 2008 | 0 Comments
WALL•E Trailer
Check out the trailer for WALL•E. Another Pixar movie.
Looks like it's going to be a decent movie.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 | 0 Comments
You've Got to Be Kidding Me - Zombie Strippers
All I can say is, did all the all the writers die off...OMG....WTF????
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 | 0 Comments
Blending Goldfish is not a Crime....
Here is an interesting story, the Danish artist Marco Evaristti, who was apparently trying to test visitors' sense of right and wrong set up blenders with goldfish and told the visitors that if they wanted to turn on the blenders they could. One visitor did and killed two fish.
The Gallery was find for animal cruelty but a court overturned the decision. Judge Preben Bagger stated that the fish were killed "instantly" and "humanely." The court had an expert witness from the blenders' maker that said the fish had probably died within one second of the blender being switched on. A vet states that the fish would have died painlessly.
The case went to court because the gallery refused the pay the fine stating that artistic freedom was at stake. The artist wanted to "place people before a dilemma: to choose between life and death." [Source]
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 | 0 Comments
Co-Creator of D&D Passed Away on Tuesday
It's a sad day for Dungeons and Dragon Fans. Tuesday Ernest Gary Gygax passed away at the age of 69. He created the famous D&D game in 1974 with Dave Arneson. Gygax had been suffering from health problems for several years.
Gygax always enjoyed hearing from the game's legion of devoted fans, many of whom would stop by the family's home in Lake Geneva, about 55 miles southwest of Milwaukee, his wife said. Despite his declining health, he hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as January, she said.[Source]
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 | 0 Comments
I Am Legend - Alternative Ending
For those of you who have seen I am Legend you know how the movie ended. I didn't feel like the movie ended well. Here is the alternative ending.
I like this ending better. Looks like this is going to be apart of the Special Edition DVD that hits stores on March 18th. Check out /Film for the article. [Source]
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 | 0 Comments
Bidding for Scarlett Johansson has Begun
Here is a video of her explaining why she is doing the auction.
You can check out the auction here.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 | 0 Comments
Mac Mini's rival
"Everex's gPC mini is the third in its new lineup of cheap, linux-powered computers.
With smoothly rounded corners and a pearly-white paint job, it's like a Mac Mini from another universe. And that's certainly what its designers want you to think: at $500, it's a mass market PC that comes in a similar tiny form and at an even tinier price."
This Mini PC is looking to rival mac in the area of small desktops, but from what I can see that only positive that comes with this PC is the fact the the hard drive is bigger than the mac's, but I believe that people will be having issues with the Linux system. not many people are willing to give up the well known OSx and Windows systems. Only time will tell on this little machine. I for one would go with the Mac mini. [Source]
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 | 0 Comments
Who's on First?
Since I posted that depressing video I need to cheer myself up. Here is a clip that always makes me laugh.
Who's on First:
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 | 0 Comments
Animal Abuse....is this for real? - Not for the Faint of Heart
The guys over at Dave and Thomas found this video. Not sure it real or not, but as they said I would guess that it is. Kind of sad to see a Marine do this.
http://view.break.com/463231 - Watch more free videos
I do believe that this has made my day bad now...
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 | 0 Comments
Chuck E. Cheese Throw Down
Apparently two mothers got into a scuffle during a birthday party. The mother of the 9 year old birthday boy became enraged because the other woman's son was "hogging the arcade machine." Check it out here.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 | 0 Comments
Interesting Way to Get Out of Work
Take a look at this story. A guy asked his friend to shoot him in the arm so that he could have some time off of work and avoid a drug test. Can't see anything wrong with this. [Source]
Monday, March 03, 2008 | 0 Comments
Want to Date Scarlett Johansson?
The guys over at Dave and Thomas have found some interesting news. Ever wanted to go on a date with a celebrity? Looks like you have the chance now. Scarlett Johansson will be auctioning off a date for charity. Take a look at the story here.
As Dave and Thomas say, who says money can't buy happiness.
Monday, March 03, 2008 | 1 Comments
Flogging Molly's New Album
Looks like Flogging Molly is finally releasing their new album titled Float. This is one of my favorite bands. You can check out their website here. Here are a few of their videos.
Drunken Lullabies:
Laura:
Let me know that you think of them.
Monday, March 03, 2008 | 0 Comments
The Joker Chooses Clinton
Well, it's another election year and we are bound to see some crazy ads, but I do believe that this one has been the wierdest one so far. Check it out.
Should make for an interesting year!
Saturday, March 01, 2008 | 0 Comments