Know that glazed-over look non-car people's eyes get when you start waxing eloquent about lap times and why AWD is the devil's work? Well, this is what you sound like.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
New SNL Cast Member Drops The F-Bomb On Her First Night!
Gotta love this. New cast member Jenny Slate's first night on the show.
It's kinda like being the first one to spill a drink at a party.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
A Brief History Of The Horror Film Genre's Most Over Used Plot Device Of Our Time...
What!? No cellphone signal? What are the odds?
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Like Godzilla Destroying Tokyo, New Nissan GT-R Attacks 'Ring, Bests Previous Time
The new Nissan GT-R wasn't able to best the Corvette ZR1's 7:26.4 standing Nurburgring record lap time, but Godzilla did bring the hurt with a lap time of 7:26.7 run on April 23, 2009. Now there's in-car video proof.
Nissan's Chief test driver, Toshio Suzuki hopped behind the wheel of the newly revised 2010 GT-R in an attempt to shave an additional 3 seconds off the previous 7 minute 29 second lap time. He accomplished his goal — but in the grand scheme of things, who cares if he didn't beat the competition? It’s still a helluva fast run around an extremely technical course.
Monday, July 6, 2009
More Ken Block Madness. This Time He's On Top Gear!
Internet sensation, and my current personal car control hero, Ken Block was on Top Gear last night giving old Captain Slow, James May, a little spin. Or should I say several spins.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Uniqlo Tilt-Shift Calendar
Casual clothing brand Uniqlo has created the most captivating web calendar ever, featuring a random assortment of stop-motion tilt-shift imagery from locations across Japan and charming background music by Fantastic Plastic Machine. I liked it so much, I planted one in the sidebar. Highly addictive.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Look At What I Just Made! An iPhone Dock Out Of Recycled CD's!
OK, this is really sweet, an iPhone dock made out of recycled CD's. I just threw this together, and it took me all of an hour and 2 beers to make. It was really easy, I had everything I needed to make it lying around the garage. I highly recommend building one yourself.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Ken Block’s Gymkhana Takes Hoonage To A Whole New Level
They say DC Shoes owner Ken Block leads a charmed life. I say for someone with his car control skills, he should. Here’s a new video of him practicing for Gymkhana (it’s an automotive sport taking place on an open field or a parking lot requiring drivers to skillfully maneuver their cars around a series of cones, slaloms, 180 degree turns, 360 degree turns, figure eight turns or other obstacles) in his new 566 WHP (that’s wheel horsepower) Crawford Racing built 2009 Subaru WRX STI. This is just nothing more than a plug for his line of clothing, but what a way to sell shoes!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings "100 Days, 100 Nights"
A little Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings to rock out on a Friday.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
FREE Summer Music Mix on iTunes For Facebook Fans
Facebook users rejoice! Get a FREE Spring Into Summer Music Mix just by becoming a fan of iTunes.
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It features The Decemberists, Bat for Lashes and Dave Matthews Band
No need to thank me.
Live Concerts On Hulu! Rock On!
Good news from Mediaweek.com last week...
Hulu Moves to Loop in More Live Programming
May 21, 2009
Hulu—the home of a growing library of on-demand TV programming-- is expanding into more live content.
The site, a joint venture between News Corp, NBC Universal and most recently Disney, will on June 1 stream a live Dave Matthews Band concert from the Beacon Theatre in New York from 9:00 p.m. To 11:30 p.m. EST. The live-on-the-Web concert is being timed to promote the band’s upcoming new album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, which is scheduled to be released June 2.
The live event represents something of a departure for Hulu, which primarily offers full episodes of current and classic network TV shows, along with full -length movies. The site did stream President Barack Obama’s inauguration live last January.
Besides the concert, Hulu will begin offering various Dave Matthews Band videos on May 28, as well as the documentary Scenes from Big Whiskey which chronicles the making of the band’s new album, as well as clips from the band’s upcoming appearances on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and the Today Show.
The June 1 concert will also be available to viewers on demand following the live show.
(Thanks to Dixie VonWidget for the lead on this one!)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Life Imitates Advertising! Mini Cows!
OK, this morning the lines between advertising and reality were blurred for me.
Not being one to plug Jack In The Box, first, there was this commercial:The spot started airing about a month or two ago.
Granted, it is one of their better adverts.
This morning, I log on to latimes.com, and see this:
Farms downsize with miniature cows
With feed prices up, ranchers see the advantages of smaller breeds of bovines.
Reporting from Tekamah, Neb. -- Walking through their lowing herd of several hundred cattle, Ali and Kenny Petersen were like two Gullivers on a Lilliputian roundup.
The half-sized cows barely reached Kenny's waist. The ranch's border collie stared eye-to-eye with wandering calves.
The half-sized cows barely reached Kenny's waist. The ranch's border collie stared eye-to-eye with wandering calves.
"Aren't they sweet?" asked Ali Petersen, 52, shooing Half-Pint, Buttercup and a dozen other cattle across a holding pen. "They're my babies, every little one of them."
The Petersens once raised normal-sized bovines on this stretch of Nebraska's rolling eastern grasslands, but with skyrocketing feed costs, the couple decided to downsize.
They bought minicows -- compact cattle with stocky bodies, smaller frames and relatively tiny appetites.
The Petersens once raised normal-sized bovines on this stretch of Nebraska's rolling eastern grasslands, but with skyrocketing feed costs, the couple decided to downsize.
They bought minicows -- compact cattle with stocky bodies, smaller frames and relatively tiny appetites.
Their miniature Herefords consume about half that of a full-sized cow yet produce 50% to 75% of the rib-eyes and fillets, according to researchers and budget-conscious farmers.
"We get more sirloin and less soup bone," Ali said. "People used to look at them and laugh. Now, they want to own them."
In the last few years, ranchers across the country have been snapping up mini Hereford and Angus calves that fit in a person's lap. Farmers who raise mini-Jerseys brag how each animal provides 2 to 3 gallons of milk a day, though they complain about having to crouch down on their knees to reach the udders.MORE
"We get more sirloin and less soup bone," Ali said. "People used to look at them and laugh. Now, they want to own them."
In the last few years, ranchers across the country have been snapping up mini Hereford and Angus calves that fit in a person's lap. Farmers who raise mini-Jerseys brag how each animal provides 2 to 3 gallons of milk a day, though they complain about having to crouch down on their knees to reach the udders.MORE
I need more coffee.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
What If The DHARMA Initiative Was Real? And They Had To Advertise?
Now that Season 5 of LOST is over, and we have to wait until God knows when for Season 6 and the answers to everything, I ask this, what if the DHARMA Initiative was real? And what if they had to advertise to get new recruits? I think Hot Meteor on flickr might have tapped into that concept quite well. Take a look at some of his work. Just click on the image to see it full size.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Don't Miss the LAPD Valley Traffic Division's "Still Saving Lives" Safety Fair and Car Show May 30th
A great Valley tradition continues at the LAPD Valley Traffic Division's 6th Annual "Still Saving Lives" Safety Fair and Car Show, Saturday May 30 at Petit Park in Granada Hills.
Come check out the classic cars, hot rods, race cars and custom choppers. There will be police helicopter flyovers, skydivers, booths and demonstrations. See LAPD bomb squad vehicles, mounted police units, LAPD helicopters and more.
There will be live music, prize drawings, a pancake breakfast and BBQ lunch. Admission is free. The event raises awareness of traffic safety and gives community members a chance to meet city officials and traffic safety professionals.
Saturday, May 30
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Petit Park
16730 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills 91344
For more information call Valley Traffic Division at (818) 644-8146 or (818) 644-8142.
Got A Funny eMail You Want To Forward. Wait Just One Sec...
So, you just got an email you think is funny? You want to send it to all your friends?
Hold on a minute, and check this flow chart to see if you should send it.
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Lonely Island - I'm On A Boat *Uncensored!
Oh yeah! Get your towels, it's about to go down. I'm on a boat, bitch!
WTCC Chevy Cruze Safety Car PWNS BMW
GM hopes the WTCC Chevy Cruze encourages Cruze sales. Leaving nothing to chance, the Cruze "safety" car "accidentally" knocked BMW out this weekend at Pau, France, assuring victory for Alain Menu's Chevy.
Buy Robocop's Armor, And Go Kick Some Shiny Metal Ass
Are you worried that killer robots will destroy us all and take over the world? Would they kill or enslave what appeared to be one of their own? If these thoughts are keeping you awake at night, maybe it’s time to invest your own Anti-Killer-Robot Insurance Plan.
An eBay seller claims to have an actual Robocop prop/wardrobe suit, that may or may not have been used in Robocop 2 and 3 for “stunt/distant shots”. Allegedly, it’s one of five suits ever produced.
If you’re not worried about killer robots, hey, Halloween will be here before you know it.
Pick up your own, possibly authentic, Robocop suit for a Buy It Now price of $2,250. ebay
It's Celebrity Jeopardy! Tom Hanks At His Finest!
From the season finale of SNL, it's Celebrity Jeopardy.
Japan's Godzilla Complex. Doggie Chew Toys That Look Like Giant Mouths!
These awesome doggie chew toys are available from Rakuten in Japan. They look like giant anime mouths. Absolutely hysterical! Get your translator ready.
Got a problem? Get rid of it at www.howtogetridofstuff.com
Now this is an interesting site. It has flippin' everything you need to know on how to get rid of mold, insects, pimples, beer belly, boogers, even drug addicts. If it's in your life and bothering you, you can probably find a way to remove it on this site.
(Once again, the credit for this one goes to Ms. Ida)
Cheesus Found. No, I didn't sneeze.
DALLAS - Call it "Cheesus," part deux.
A Texas couple has found the likeness of Jesus Christ in the form of a Cheetos.
Sara Bell was snacking on Cheetos, purchased at a store near Houston, when she stumbled upon what appeared to be someone in a robe, praying.
Her husband Dan saw the snack and said that it resembled Jesus.
The couple has named it "Cheesus."
They've apparently wrapped the orange snack inside a tissue for safe keeping.
There's no word on whether they'll try to sell it on E-bay.
Last year, a Missouri woman made a similar discovery in a bag of Cheetos. She named her finding "Cheesus" because it looked similar to Jesus Christ on the cross.
A Texas couple has found the likeness of Jesus Christ in the form of a Cheetos.
Sara Bell was snacking on Cheetos, purchased at a store near Houston, when she stumbled upon what appeared to be someone in a robe, praying.
Her husband Dan saw the snack and said that it resembled Jesus.
The couple has named it "Cheesus."
They've apparently wrapped the orange snack inside a tissue for safe keeping.
There's no word on whether they'll try to sell it on E-bay.
Last year, a Missouri woman made a similar discovery in a bag of Cheetos. She named her finding "Cheesus" because it looked similar to Jesus Christ on the cross.
Friday, May 15, 2009
A Little Retro Funk From Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
I just found this clip of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings on Jimmy Fallon.
You know the Dap-Kings, passionate purveyors of classic funk and soul.
Man, they are great. Enjoy! Then download some free .mp3's of there songs!
And here's a link for a FREE This is Daptone Records... mp3 sampler!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
And Now, Our Comedian in Chief
Who knew the leader of the free world was so funny. I love this guy!
Unedited footage of President Obama’s speech at the 2009 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, traditionally an event where the president roasts and is roasted.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Wheel-Cat, The Latest Automotive Accessory
Now this is a good one. Click on the photo for the full story.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Say F'U To A Hallmark Moment
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Bus Meets Guard Rail Test Doesn't Go As Planned
I've always wondered how safe freeway guard rails really were and how they test them to ensure our safety when people decide to take a nap while at the wheel. This is one of those test gone horribly wrong. Get off the bench, runaway bus ahead!!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Formula 1 2009 - The Season So Far...
Boston.com’s awesome photoblog has a selection of the best pictures taken during this year’s F1 season, including this shot of Robert Kubica’s BMW on fire during last weekend’s Bahrain GP.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Slap Chop Rap - It's ShamWow!
DJ Steve Porter might just be the guy to revive the career of Vince Shlomi. You remember Vince, right? He's the ShamWow guy who got his ass kicked by a hooker earlier this year. You can read more on that here.
Anyway, this is a great remix music video of Vince’s Slap Chop infomercial. You’re gonna love his nuts.
Friday, May 1, 2009
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
ROBOGASM! New Transformers 2 - Revenge Of The Fallen Trailer in HD!
I'm such a child, but this is awesome! Watch it in HD!
Disney Joins Hulu! Whoo hoo!
Well, it looks like it’s official, Disney has signed a deal with Hulu.com as a partner. Finally, LOST on a video player that actually works! Not to mention the rest of ABC’s programming, including some movies.
Hulu seems to be riding a great wave right now. They just became the third most watched video site in the world, and now three of the four major networks are streaming video on the site. CBS, are you listening?
All I need now is that "badass" iPhone app!
The deal includes shows from ABC, ABC Family, ABC Daytime, SOAPNet, Disney Channel and "popular library titles from The Walt Disney Studios." [AllThingsD]
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Keith Loutit is the King of Tilt Shift Photography! Wait, what the hell is tilt shift?
I'm a huge fan of tilt shift. Tilt shift is a photographic technique that makes large or normal sized objects appear to be toys. I would get into it, but I'll let wikipedia explain it:
Tilt-shift photography refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium format cameras; it usually requires the use of special lenses.
"Tilt-shift" actually encompasses two different types of movements: rotation of the lens relative to the image plane, called tilt, and movement of the lens parallel to the image plane, called shift. Tilt is used to control the orientation of the plane of focus (PoF), and hence the part of an image that appears sharp; it makes use of the Scheimpflug principle. Shift is used to change the line of sight while avoiding the convergence of parallel lines, as when photographing tall buildings.
In many cases, "tilt-shift photography" refers to the use of tilt and a large aperture to achieve a very shallow depth of field.
Scheimpflug principle, um, yeah... I know all about that.
All I can say is the end result looks very surreal,
and is absolutely fascinating to watch.
Keith Loutit is probably one of the best at working this photographic magic.
I really recommend watching this in HD. To watch in HD, click HERE
Bathtub IV from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
What Are You Afraid Of Tommy, Zee Germans?
It is true, the Germans will race anything.
Competitors speed down a street during the second German office chair racing
championship in the village of Bad Koenig-Zell April 25. (REUTERS/Johannes Eisele)
From boston.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
MORE FREE .mp3's! One of them is a Flight Of The Concords song!
Another legit FREE .mp3 download from Amazon.com. I just found this one, it's the Sub-Pop Amazon Sampler, and it has a Flight Of The Concords track on it! You know who I'm talkin' 'bout.
The Best Music Video I Have Ever Seen...
This is probably the best music video I have ever seen on the interweb. The amazing thing is, I almost didn’t watch it. Then, I noticed that it was done by an organization called playingforchange.com. So, I gave it a shot. WOW, is all I can say. Be sure to watch the entire video all the way to the end. It’s truly a well-constructed piece.
To give you a little background on it, this cover of Stand By Me was recorded by completely unknown artists, mostly street musicians, in a street virtual studio all around the world. It started with a base track—vocals and guitar—recorded on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, by a street musician called Roger Ridley. The base track was then taken to New Orleans, Louisiana, where Grandpa Ellitott—a blind singer from the French Quarter—added vocals and harmonica while listening to Ridley's base track on headphones. While still in New Orleans, Washboard Chaz's added some grooving metal percussion to it.
Then, it gets a little crazy, the producers took the resulting mix all through Europe, Africa, and South America, adding new tracks with multiple instruments and vocals provided by local street musicians, that were then assembled into the final version in this video. All of this was done with a basic laptop and a few microphones.
OK, so maybe not the best music video on the interweb, but certainly the best version of Ben E. King's classic I've ever heard in my life. And if you’re like me, you’ve heard a bazillion of them.Playing For Change | Song Around The World "Stand By Me" from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.
Monday, April 27, 2009
How To Extend the Life Of Your iPhone Battery
Here are a few helpful hints on how to extend the battery life of your iPhone.
Friday, April 24, 2009
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Jerry the Dachshund
This is quite amusing.
Kudos to the guy for building an automatic tennis ball launcher.
Double kudos for teaching the wiener dog to use it all by himself!
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