LOCAL:
[page 1, 2, 3]
[quotes]
[the feed]
EXTERNAL:
[del.icio.us]
[flickr]
[last.fm]
[pandora]
ALSO MINE:
[bfs
software]
[madmonk]
[ambridge zoo]
[feed the wall]
OTHER PEOPLE:
[one at a time pet rescue]
FEEDBACK:
[email]
WHERE DO YOU FIND
THIS STUFF?:
[boing boing]
[del.icio.us/popular]
[digg.com]
[downloadsquad]
[fark.com]
[engadget]
[gizmodo]
[download squad]
[lifehacker]
[reddit]
092105: Hamster DeathmatchHave a hamster and a thirst for blood? Why not join the latest craze that my wife is sure to protest: Hamster Deathmatch!
In other news, whether you love or hate apple you have to respect Steve Jobs' stance on raising iTunes download costs 092005: Bachelor QualitySo, I'm eating this frozen pizza, not a well known brand, some cheapie brand that I don't usually get. As I'm eating this pizza, I'm trying to think of how to describe it. It's not good, but it's not bad enough to not finish. It's not gross, but I'll never buy it again. Suddenly, the phrase comes to me. This pizza is "Bachelor Quality". Maybe I'll whip up some artwork so we can print our own Bachelor Quality seals. 091605: Meet the New Boss, the Same as the Old BossI got sick of the old look. I'm totally revamping this dump. If you've been here before, you'll notice that the books, movies, music and desktops pages are gone. Well, considering those pages weren't updated very often, I figure I might as well dump it all into one big page. I had to leave the quote page. Even thought it hasn't had any additions in over 2 years, it's the only part of the web site that's been here since the beginning. Anyway, there you go.
I don't know that I'm married to this color scheme yet, but I do like the layout. You'll no doubt notice "external" links in the sidebar. I've included links to my del.icio.us bookmarks and my flickr account. That way, while you're waiting for me to put up an actual post, you can get some new content via those services. 072705: That's no moon, it's a space station.Hey, remember me? That guy with the web site? I know, it's been 2 months. I know I'm a terrible person. Not that you care, but I've been very busy. You don't care, you're just here for some links, right? Fine. Here you go...
More Free Music from Elbow.ws and The Hype Machine or free samples from BBC Radio 1.
A while ago, there used to be a great internet radio station called Bedroom Beats. Well, it disappeared and I've been itching for my downtempo fix ever since. I've recently discovered another station that goes by the name of Monkey Radio. It's playlist is almost a carbon copy of the late Bedroom Beats. Check it.
Enough music talk, check out the Download Squad for some software goodies.
Speaking of programs, Yahoo! bought Konfabulator. "So what does that mean to me" you ask? It's now free for Mac and Windows.
On a recommendation from my new brother in law, I recently tried out Red Dead Revolver for PS2. I really didn't expect much from a cowboy game, but it was surprisingly good. Combine that with the fact that it's now available as a $20 "Greatest Hits" title and I'd call it a must have.
Did you like the site Lifehacker in the last post? Chances are you'll also like Lifehack.org.
Who doesn't love Free Stuff?
Remember Robotron? Well, now thanks to Puppygames, you can play Ultratron. on Mac, Windows, or Linux.
Goofy Products: Mr. Suicide Bathtub Plug, The Egg and Muffin Toaster, The Finger Nose Hair Trimmer, Bacon strip bandages, Vulgaritees T-Shirts, Straight Line Design furniture, and lastly, I can't decide if this is cool or disturbing, the Lifegem.
On the news front, it seems that Teens are having less sex (in the missionary position). ...and speaking of sex, a while back I heard the phrase "Rustry Trombone" on the daily show. Of course I had to google it. This led me to the Encyclopedia of Sex. By the way, a rusty trombone is this. Eeewwww.
Here's a neat little toy. Amaztype will write text as a collage of pictures from amazon.com. That's a crappy description, just try it.
Ever need graph paper but couldn't find any. Now you can print your own.
Wanna feel really stupid? Try playing Place the State.
Lastly, my cat Brak has been entered into the KittenWar. Here's his current record. Make sure you check out the winningest kittens while you're there. Some of them guys are darn cute.
Star Wars Report:
1. Revenge of the Sith: Freakin' Awesome! Yes, the dialog sucked, but everything else rocked. It may be my new favorite of the series!
2. Star Wars Battlefront for PS2: Very cool game. Sure it's just Battlefront 1942 skinned for Star Wars, but it's still cool if for no other reason than you get to kill Gungans AND Ewoks!
3. Lego Star Wars: Haven't played it yet.
4. Darth Tater: Got one from eBay.
5. Spud Trooper: Not yet released. Not sure if I want one. Yes, that's a potato masher on his gun.
6. Did I mention the Darth Vader Gardening T-Shirt?
7. Ever wonder how Lightsabers work? 051905: The Force is strong with this one.Well, the final Star Wars movie is out. Have I seen it yet? Nope. Next subject.
However, I did update my application Sim R2D2 (scroll down, it's alphabetical) to version 2.0. If you're on a mac, go get yourself a copy. Also, here's a painting of the Last Supper, Star Wars style.
I really don't have a whole lot to put up here. So, I'll substitute value for quantity. Who wants some free (legally) music?
First stop: Sixeyes, a Canadian mp3 blog. The artists featured are a tad on the obscure indie side, not that there's anything wrong with that.
Next: 3hive. Another mp3 blog focusing on the indie side of things. Actually, most of the sites I'm going to feature focus on indie bands. Why, because mainstream artists don't give away anything for free! Whether this is their choice or their oppressive label's demand is irrelevant.
The closest you're going to find as far as mainstream music is concerned is Amazon.com's free downloads. You need to have an account to download, but if you've ever ordered anything from them - you have an account.
Here's a quick recommendation for a cool little blog I found the other day. It's called Lifehacker. In a nutshell, it's a place to list tips on how to do just about anything quicker and better. Check it out. 0423005: Have You Seen Me LatelyTop 10 Reasons I haven't Updated My Web Site in Over a Month:
10. Busy on my campaign running for Pope. Apparently my "Lots of experience wearing funny looking hats" platform didn't work.
9. Have been busy watching The Party Videos, Revenge of the Sith Parody videos (1 & 2), and these cool little cartoons. (Speaking of cartoons, check out Drawn, the Cartoon Blog.)
8. Been looking for these cool pizza cutters.
7. Trying to get fired using these 50 tips.
6. Learning to swear in Bulgarian.
5. Spending time at the Grill in my Apron of Flesh or building a Caulk Gun Espresso Machine.
4. Learning how to sneak into America. Did you see the outfit on that chick on page 18? No wonder they're sneaking in.
3. Working on Big, Fat, Stinking Products, The Ambridge Zoo (Now with Giftshop!), and testing my software for Mac OS X 10.4 compatibility (most aren't).
2. Reading news stories like The Alcohol Dolls, The Man with 2 Penises, Cookie Monster's Diet, The Effects of Construction Sound on this Idiot's Unborn Child, The Flamethrower Car, Sex is for Fags and Iron Hymen.
1. Reading these Romance Novels (or at least their covers).
I don't have a joke for this, I just enjoy saying "Bananabunker." Also, doesn't this game look cool? Here's Gamespot's Review.
Lastly, here's some projects for you crafty folks: Yamaha's Papercraft (Speaking of Paper Projects, anyone need a paper cd case?), Hard Drive Wind Chimes, X-Box Sex Toys, and many more geeky projects at Hack-A-Day, and Make:Blog.
Alright, I'm out of coffee. See 'ya. 031405: I Pity the Fool"In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-Team."
Question: What do you get when you cross the movie "Office Space" with the Superfriends? Answer: This.
Mark you Calendars! April 15 is Poop for Peace Day!
021705: Photoshop PhunEA Sports has re released and updated version of NHL 2005. The new version promises to be the most realistic non-hockey simulation ever.
Cookie Dough Pop Tarts. Sounds great, doesn't it. They're a let down, don't bother. They taste exactly like the chocolate chip ones. However, the Cookies and Cream Pop Tarts rock.
In other news, I've finally put some new stuff in the music and movies sections. The Music page has a review of Explosions in the Sky's "The Earth is not a Cold Dead Place" and the movie page has a review of "The Last Samurai".
021505:
A VisionPeople
are seeing Jesus in toast and bricks. It's my personal belief that
divine beings have better things to do than burn their face into our
snack foods and building supplies. Besides, humans instinctively search
for patterns in everything which is why we see the face on mars and the
man in the moon (and believe we can "crack" the lottery.) Why, I bet if
you look hard enough you'd see Bea Arthur in a pan of pierogis.Want to make your own religious icon in toast? Here's the complete details. 021405: Valentines Day MassacreWell, here we are. Yet another Valentines day. Who wants some messed up love links?
Calling all vegans! Come get your sex toys at the Veg Sex Shop! For you Vegans looking for a little more kink, we have Vegan Erotica, your one stop shopping for faux leather bondage supplies. Not a vegan? Well, you and your honey can curl up together in a giant winter coat from Great Big Stuff. Speaking of great big stuff, check out this happy couple with their Great John Toilet.
Do you love your iPod? I mean, REALLY love your iPod. Well, maybe you need the Audi-Oh.
Did you hear the one about the Penguin Hookers? How about the Gay Penguins? How about the monkeys willing to pay for porn? These monkeys would definitely not pass the male concentration test and they would definitely be interested in the Frito-Lay Sunchip vagina. (Here's some more freaky food oddities.)
For you single guys who can't seem to find the right girl, maybe you should try using a hand puppet. If that fails, get yourself a Stress Chest and a Fleshlight.
Need some practical gift ideas for your honey? How about the Hot-Dog Toaster, or the Jigsaw-puzzle Alarm Clock. Is she an artsy type? Maybe she'd like some Hiëronymus Bosch action figures. Personally, I'd rather have a Firewheel. My wife wants one of these.
Lastly, it has nothing to do with valentines day, but I just have to mention the Museum of Bad Album Covers. This Jeopardy clip is pretty funny too.