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10.10.06

2006-10-12T13:46:00.000-07:00


		Sweet Cuppin Cakes...
		Well, not exactly. More like swee cookie sheets! This is new newest innovation in home cookware. This made of a heat resistant, teflon-coated polymer that you can use directly on an electric stove eye... and when you're done you can wipe it off, roll it up, and hang it on the wall! No more need for a thousand cabinets to store all your pans in. *Clicky*

10.8.06

2006-10-12T13:37:00.000-07:00


		Lego Party Time!!!
		Nothing says kid style fun like Lego blocks. And nothing says adult style kid like fun like Lego Ice Cubes. Now you can make your own lego block shaped ice cubes with their new tray. Flippin sweet. Oh, and if you make them with Kool-Ade or generic flavored drink of choice you can make them in the same colors as the blocks! Sweet Lego Action! *Clicky*

10.04.06

2006-10-04T13:05:00.000-07:00


		Pinhole Lovers UNITE!!!
		I love photography. I'm not great at it... heck, I don't even make time for it usually, BUT I still love it. With today's culture so enammored with digital technology it is so refreshing to see companies that stick to the old school tried and true. Lomograhpic Photographic Society has just released this gem of a pin-hole camera. I'm GONNA HAVE ONE! *Clicky*

10.03.06

2006-10-03T09:38:00.000-07:00


		Another hit from says-it.com...
		A couple of months ago I showed you Says-it.com's LP Creator where you can create your very own LP covers. This time around its not LP but CASSETTES that you can make. Simply enter the information and BAM, you're kickin' it old school. I swear I used to listen to this tape ALL THE TIME! *Clicky*

09.29.06

2006-09-29T11:52:00.000-07:00


		My two favorite foods collide...
		In a BRILLIANT splash of flavor! Spaghetti and Ice Cream have apparently joined forces to become the world's greatest Super-Food! Now you can enjoy the great taste of your favorite icecream AND pretend that you're eating a great big artery clogging bowl of spaghetti all at the same time! Sheer Geniusnisity! *Clicky*

09.27.06

2006-09-27T14:12:00.000-07:00


		Ok, how come I didn't know...
		That we have, living RIGHT HERE in Florence, Alabama a world renouned fashion designer?!?! Seriously, how did I not know this!? I was perusing the GQ's fashion website mens.style.com when I happened upon an article about Fall 2006 fashion. One of this season's hit fashion is the old style western look... think DeadWood on HBO. I'm looking at some incredible outfits when BAM!, I get hit with Billy Reid's collection from, where?, FLORENCE, AL!!! This whole time we've had a God amongst mere mortals with a studio less than a half of a mile from my own house! Sure I may not be able to AFFORD any of his clothes... but I've heard that he has great sales from time to time! Hurray for the fashionably alive! And I swear, the next person that makes fun of my orange and maroon Planet jeans is going to get a serious backhand! I don't take fashion tips from people that shop at Wal-Mart and Sears! *Clicky*

09.26.06

2006-09-26T13:12:00.000-07:00


		Dr. Seuss would be rolling over in his grave...
		If he saw these cooler than cool sculptures! Ever wanted to own a Kangaroo Bird stuffed and mounted above your fireplace? I know I have! And now you can own a whole BUNCH of different fantastical creatures plucked strait from the pages of your favorite Dr. Seuss book!... IF you're willing to pay the price. After all, its not easy to hunt down a Andulovian Grackler or wrangle a Two Horned Drouberhannis! *Clicky*

09.19.06

2006-09-19T10:07:00.000-07:00


		Avast Matey, tis be the most festive of occasions...
		Aye, today be Talk Like a Pirate Day! On this fine day, everyone can talk like a pirate all day long. ‘Tis a fine way t’be speakin’, and if ye’ disagree I may make ye’ walk the ol’ plank and send ye’ ta’ ol’ Davy Jones’ Locker! *Clicky*

09.18.06

2006-09-18T08:37:00.000-07:00


		I wanna live in the Shire...
		Ever since watching "The Fellowship of The Ring" several years ago I've always wanted to live in the Shire. Pristine gardens, rolling hills of deep green grass, lots of "brown leaf"... but alas, it was only a fantastical dream... UNTIL NOW! Thanks to some development company in Oregon my dreams of living in the Shire could actually become a reality! The Shire of Bend, Oregon is a modern reinvisioning of the Shire we all know and love from the movies... Houses and Mansions designed after homes in the LOTR trilogy, but with all the comforts and modern convieniences that race of men with too much time and money require! *Clicky*

09.14.06

2006-09-14T08:32:00.000-07:00


		We Are Not Robots...
		Microsoft® Codename Max is your opportunity to try a new, exciting experience from Microsoft. Today Max lets you make beautiful photo slideshows to share with your family and friends. You can also use the newsreader to keep up with the latest news updates from around the world. With just a few clicks, you can create lists of your favorite photos, arrange them in the layout of your choice, and express them in beautiful views. You can even use our super hot 3D Mantle View to really show off your work! *Clicky*

09.06.06

2006-08-25T12:36:00.000-07:00

Photo Collages made easy...

With The Hockneyizer you can create a unique "collage" from a single photograph. Choose one of two styles: a "joiner" style image without frames or an image created from simulated Polaroids. Every generated image is unique. This toy was inspired by the photo collages of the artist David Hockney. Works with your photos hosted on Flickr or anywhere else.


		The Good Times Are OVER!... Wait, No!... Not Over.
		Praise HIM, In ALL HIS Mercies!! Homestarrunner.com has finally been updated! Its been nearly two months, but the Brothers Chaps have finally gotten back on the bandwagon to creating great cartoons for us teenage to early adulthood slackers after the death of their father in May. A long time favorit of mine, Homestarrunner.com is flat out the best webcartoon site on the... uh, web. If you haven't been there yet, and how have you NOT?, then you'd better head over there right now and see what all the Hubbaloo is about... Bub! *Clicky*


		Unsafe At ANY Speed? HA!
		While this is not exactly some cool gadget or video to check out, this is a great article that shows that the higher the speed limit on our great nation's higways, the safer they become! I've always said that the 55 mph speed limit was ridiculous and dangerous... now I have all the proof that I need support this position. Read it for yourself! *Clicky*


		Argh, Here There Be OPERA'!
		I have four great loves in my life: Puppets, Pirates, Rock, and Opera? Thats right, I like opera, so sue me. But I also like puppets ( I am one ), pirates ( a wanna be one ) and rock and roll ( cause I'm a rocker ). "JollyShip The Whiz-Bang" brings together my four favorite things, stuffs them into a long steel shaft, and blasts them at your face with an explosion of high-seas adventure and just a wee bit of accapella! Its kinda like Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood got took over by the Pirates of the Caribbean and Meets the Cast Of Rocky Horror while tripping on Acid! Its freakin genius! Oh, and Ashton Kutcher's brother is in it too! *Clicky* Clicky (myspace)


		Because Everybody Gotta Eat!
		You know, sometimes cooking for yourself is a hassle. Sure, its usually cheaper and better for you than eating out, but it can be such a chore to go to the store everytime you wanna cook fajitas or chicken cordon' bleu or spamburgers! If you're like me you've probably got a lot of food in your cupboard or pantry that you need to eat, but don't a good recipe that uses them all... Well now you do! So you've got a pound of ground beef, some cheddar cheese, onion, potatos, celery, and mushrooms. According to Snacksby with those ingrediants you could make... well, nothing. Hold on though, thats because snacksby isn't quite finished yet, but it will be soon and then we will all be able to figure out with a click what we can make that includes potted meat, black eyed peas, and cinnamon sticks! *Clicky*


		Can ANYBODY Explain Why This Is So Funny?
		There's just something about those crazy Japanese. I don't know what it is exactly, but nobody can make a kid's training video quite like them. This has to be the funniest toilet training video of all time. Why? Two things: Naked Tigers and japanese kid taking a squat! Classic! *Clicky*


		LOTS OF FREE ONLINE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO...
		LAST.FM Thats all you need to know. Go there. Now. Sign up, its free. You'll immediately be blessed with all the free music you could ever want in live streaming stereo-phonic sound. *Clicky*


		Wonder what PETA would say about this...
		This is pretty amazing... at least to a wierdo like myself. At first glance this looks like it is an actual concept for a toy that is to be released in stores soon. And they're OBVIOUSLY not real animals, if they were we'd have been hearing about them all over the news for months. What they are, however, is an incredibly detailed art project. Each individual GenPet was meticulously created, along with its remarkable packaging as an art display designed to receive reactions from the public... and boy has it! *Clicky* ( for original site ) *Clicky* ( for site revealing details )


		Who Knew Bunnies Could Act So Well...
		There are certain movies that are prerequisite viewing for all moviegoers. Movies like King Kong, Jaws, Alien, Superman, Its A Wonderful Life, Rocky Horror and many of the great classics that most new movies owe a great deal of credit to. The only problem with movies is that they take so long to watch! I mean, if you are a newcomer to movies then it could take you YEARS to catch up to the more "movie affluent" among us... thats why Angry Alien Productions has created the 30 second movie... with bunnies! Not only can you receive the main points, plot, and jokes of a movie... you get it all in a nicely presented bunny-laden .mpg! "RedRum! RedRUM! *Clicky*


		He looks forward to killing you soon!
		Ever wish that you could extract knowledge from a ninja without fear of him, or her (gotta keep things P.C. around here ya know), killing you on the spot for being so asinine as to even bother asking?... Well keep wishing! But if you're willing to risk your life to procure the enduring wisdom of the ninja then step right up! AskANinja.com!!! *Clicky*


		Entertainment for the Curious mind!
		What happens when you mix up a WHOLE LOTTA Diet Coke with a WHOLE LOTTA Mentos? Clicky and See!!! *Clicky*


		A Picture's WORTH 1000 comments!
		This is the coolest site in the history of sites. No only can you look through THOUSANDS of great images, pictures, and graphic art, but you can contribute to the site AND compete in competitions. The site itself is free to browse, as it well should be. However, your ability to contribute and compete is determined by a points system. You are awarded so many points when you sign up, and each time you upload an image you have to "pay" with your points. If you do not have enough points you can't contribute. You can always BUY more points, but its better if you can EARN them by winning contests. Its a great place to view beautiful photos by theme, incrediblely well photo-shopped images, and waste massive amounts of your work time... like me! *Clicky*


		Be Touched By His Noodly Appendage!
		Now, before you judge me for this one, please let me explain myself. I am not so much endorsing the Pastafarian Psuedo-Religion as saying that it's HILARIOUS! I obviously to not subcribe to the belief that the universe was created by a flying monster made italian goodness ( and neither do its creators )... but I do think that its a super funny way of poking fun at both the "evolution" and "intelligent design" crowds at the same time. I wouldn't suggest buying any of The Pastafarian clothing, books, or other memorabilia, but be sure to check out the site, play the games, read the stories and be part of the fun! Check out the important facts. Facts like: "global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are a direct effect of the shrinking numbers of Pirates since the 1800s". Genious! *Clicky*


		The Mad Clowns will own you!
		My two favorite clowns, Heckles and Twitch, have built a website that you just HAVE to check out. I don't know why I like clowns so much. I'm sure its not sexual in nature, but it sure doesn't make sense... ANYWAYS, in case you haven't heard of The Mad Clowns, and you probably haven't, they are a couple of crazy californian clowns that make appearances on T.V., at FrightFest at Six Flags, and all sorts of videos. Not only are they super scary, but they're hilarious, too! At the moment they don't have a video feed on their new site, but they will soon. Be sure to check them out on their site AND on Myspace.com... because we all know how addicted you are to myspace. Yeah, yeah, we know you're not a kiddie stalker! *Clicky* ( Madclowns.com ) Clicky ( Myspace.com )


		The Next Big Thing For Your Pants
		The next big thing is here... Now. A small company out of HotLanta (Atlanta for the ingorant among us) has introduced the one item that everyone is saying "Why Didn't I Think Of That?!?" about. Available in three different styles, the TuneBuckle is the perfect accessory for your Ipod Nano. Its a belt, its bling, and it plays 1000 songs without anyone the wiser. Available online or in glamorous fashion coutures around the world, you can own your very own for around $50... TOTALLY worth it if you're really that music crazed and narcissistic ! *Clicky*


		Look Around You
		Remember how fun it was to watch those mind-numbingly boring educational videos way back in elementary and high shool?!?! I sure do, and if you hated them as much as I did then I'm SURE you'll love the BBC's newest short series called "Look Around You." "Look Around You" to the untrained eye looks, sounds, and smells just like the old-school educational shows we all know like: "1, 2, 3, Contact" and "The Humanity," but with a comedic flare! With videos such as "The Brain", "Maths", "Germs", and "Iron," Look Around You will definately take you back to the good old school daze without the hall passes and locker room nudity! *Clicky* for YouTube Clicky for BBC


		Is Banksy...?, "Yes, the next Andy Warhol"
		The next time you fly across the pond be sure to keep a SHARP look out for the tale-tell signs of Banksy stensilled all over Britain's major cities. To many in the art world, Banksy is a varitable god! His excercises in rebelious graffiti have become world renouned and his elusive and mysterious nature has shrouded him in mystery. Though believed by many to be David Banks of Bristol, it is also possible that Banksy is actually a large underground movement. As a graffiti artist Banksy uses stencils and paint to create provocative images on everything from building walls to bridges to canvas... many of which run upwards of 25,000 British Pounds. Banksy has also been known to sneak his own artwork into museums without permission as well as thumbing his nose at the art community. In other words, he's the "dog's bullocks". Cheers! *Clicky*


		You Smell Sexy... is that Play-Doh?!
		While I've never actually tried any of their products, YET, Demeter Frangrance Library has already taken a top spot on the coolness meter with its unique and realistic frangrances based on everyday items. Waffles, Dirt, Rubber, Leather, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coffee Grounds... practically anything you want! Want your scent to remind people of a salad bar?.. try out Lettuce! An absolutely amazing array of scents, smells and odors... not ALL of which sound appealing to me... but maybe you're the type to go for that freshly thinned paint smell with turpentine! I'm not, but their newest scent, Play-Doh is right up my alley! *Clicky*


		SUCK IT, BLUE!
		Machinema ( machine - e - mah ) is the new black, ladies. Machinema is the actuall process of creating movies using pre-existing programs and hardware. Perhaps the very best example of machinema in action is the adventures of Red Vs. Blue Red vs. Blue is an online comic ( of sorts ) chronicling the adventures of the Red army and the Blue army of the X-Box video game, HALO. Using only the video game itself and voiceovers, the creators tell the story of the soldiers of Blood Gulch ( a level of the game ) from their prospectives. Several of the Episodes are posted online on their website: rvb.roosterteeth.com, but are best presented at otherwebsites where they are listed in order from episode 1 through infinity. You can also check it out on DVD. *Clicky*


		Comics... with DINOSAURS!
		For the last several years Ryan North, internet comic GENIUS, has been writing and producing Qwantz.com. Big deal, right? You bet your sweet fanny its a big deal... not so much because he makes a web comic ( there are THOUSANDS of them ) but because he uses the exact same 6 picture strip for every single comic! Updated practically every day, Dinosaur comics features T-Rex, UtahRaptor, and Dromiceiomimus... thats right, Dromiceiomimus... in an ever changing array or situations pertaining to everything from social commentary, wishful thinking, and occassionally even PIE... and we ALL know that pie is hilarious. And so are self-aware dinosaurs. *Clicky*


		...No SuperMarket Grooove...
		Not only is Andrew Bird cool, but his music is too. Think 30's retro groove jazz/ big band ( ala Squirrel Nut Zippers )with a splash of modern folk... that's about as accurate a description as I can give you. Apparently this guy has been around for some time, but I only recently discovered his uniquely unique style. Not too many people out there today willing to make the music that they like rather than what sells. Takes two things to be cool... balls and style. Andrew Bird's got both. *Clicky*

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