"To those who ask if we're ready for a black President, I say, Why not?LOL
...We just had a retarded one!" -Chris Rock
Monday, August 20, 2007
Chris Rock on the 2008 Election
I remember watching this live, but I'd forgotten how hilarious it was. Chris Rock's still got it...
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Harold and Kumar 2 Trailer
Finally, the trailer to the long anticipated Harold and Kumar 2 finally hits. I for one cannot wait.
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Obama Defends Himself Against Rivals
A short AP story summarizing the topics discussed in the Democratic candidates' debate last night. Senator Obama again seemed to draw the most fire for being the only candidate to make original/provocative statement in the campaign.
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
While Netflix Lowers Their Rates, Blockbuster Online Raises Theirs...A Lot
Netflix recently lowered their rates for their 3-disc plan to $16. Blockbuster's response? Raise their rates by 40% of course! "I just got an email an hour or so ago from Blockbuster Online telling me that the 3 movies and unlimited in store exchanges for $17.99 plan that I am on was going away." It will now cost $25/month.
How dumb is this? A company like Blockbuster should know better. At least offer some additional services or something for the price hike. Ridiculous!
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How dumb is this? A company like Blockbuster should know better. At least offer some additional services or something for the price hike. Ridiculous!
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Monday, August 06, 2007
All the Nike Joga Bonito Videos
They're so good, you might as well watch them all at once.
Joga Bonito Episode 1
Who is Eric Cantona? Why is he so mad? He's like a rebel without a cause... "mes ami! together, we will change everything! ... now here are some videos" Still, gotta love the videos.
Joga Bonito Episode 2: Forward, My Friends!
This clip reminded me of Maradona's famous goal where he took it down the field all by himself from midfield.
Joga Bonito Episode 3: The Team Game
Team Brasil soccer at its best...
Joga Bonito Episode 4: The Big Cup
Joga Bonito Episode 5: Make The Ball Happy
Joga Bonito Episode 6: Brazilian Ping Pong
Joga Bonito Episode 7: Ronaldo R9
Joga Bonito Episode 8: Fistful of Goals
Joga Bonito Episode 9: Rooney's Heart
Eh, yea, Rooney is good at soccer, but he seems like an angry, cheap player. He got kicked out of the World Cup for basically kneeing some guy in the balls for no good reason.
Joga Bonito Episode 10: Ronaldinho Joy!
Joga Bonito Episode 11: Team Brazil!
Joga Bonito Episode 12: C. Ronaldo v. Zlatan
Joga Bonito Episode 13: Three Brazilians and a Ball
Thanks to all the youtubers who uploaded these videos.
Joga Bonito Episode 1
Who is Eric Cantona? Why is he so mad? He's like a rebel without a cause... "mes ami! together, we will change everything! ... now here are some videos" Still, gotta love the videos.
Joga Bonito Episode 2: Forward, My Friends!
This clip reminded me of Maradona's famous goal where he took it down the field all by himself from midfield.
Joga Bonito Episode 3: The Team Game
Team Brasil soccer at its best...
Joga Bonito Episode 4: The Big Cup
Joga Bonito Episode 5: Make The Ball Happy
Joga Bonito Episode 6: Brazilian Ping Pong
Joga Bonito Episode 7: Ronaldo R9
Joga Bonito Episode 8: Fistful of Goals
Joga Bonito Episode 9: Rooney's Heart
Eh, yea, Rooney is good at soccer, but he seems like an angry, cheap player. He got kicked out of the World Cup for basically kneeing some guy in the balls for no good reason.
Joga Bonito Episode 10: Ronaldinho Joy!
Joga Bonito Episode 11: Team Brazil!
Joga Bonito Episode 12: C. Ronaldo v. Zlatan
Joga Bonito Episode 13: Three Brazilians and a Ball
Thanks to all the youtubers who uploaded these videos.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Ted Turner - World's Oldest Pimp
Ted Turner's Big Love
I love how this author tries to act as if his wife leaving him is some kind of 'artistic liberation.' Let's face it: you just got dumped for a man 100x richer than you, and now you're trying to compensate for it by saying "Oh, it must have been the Pulitzer that drove her away.... and he looks old... like a grandfather... who abused her!" What type of psycho-Freudian BS is this? Ted Turner outpimped you. Period.
I love how this author tries to act as if his wife leaving him is some kind of 'artistic liberation.' Let's face it: you just got dumped for a man 100x richer than you, and now you're trying to compensate for it by saying "Oh, it must have been the Pulitzer that drove her away.... and he looks old... like a grandfather... who abused her!" What type of psycho-Freudian BS is this? Ted Turner outpimped you. Period.
Friday, August 03, 2007
O. J. Simpson is Harrassed
What type of local access TV would put OJ on live TV?
This is just sad. He's now a walking joke / murderer. Even his own lawyers basically think he did it (based on what I remember Johnnie Cochran saying at an event I saw him at). Well, to be fair, it was more the telling silences of Cochran when essentially asked to defend OJ before the public. Just look at him. He's so effin guilty, and he just doesn't care. "Only In America"...
This is just sad. He's now a walking joke / murderer. Even his own lawyers basically think he did it (based on what I remember Johnnie Cochran saying at an event I saw him at). Well, to be fair, it was more the telling silences of Cochran when essentially asked to defend OJ before the public. Just look at him. He's so effin guilty, and he just doesn't care. "Only In America"...
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Passing Failing Students
Ever wonder how America manages to propagate its particularly incompetent members?
A Teacher Grows Disillusioned
How on earth can this go on? The last line is particularly telling - what kind of values does this child have? I suppose I could continue asking rhetorical questions here, but the real tragedy is that this girl even got this far. The article does not chronicle her descent into 'waste of space,' nor does it explain where she was during her chronic absences. Without knowing these facts, it is hard to put this anecdote into a proper social context. However, by itself, the story adds support to an idea espoused by Angelina Jolie (believe it or not). When asked about her adopting children, Jolie noted that she had to pass more tests to show that she was a qualified parent before adopting. Had she simply given birth (as she eventually did), the state would automatically assume she was a good parent, prima facie. Why? We as citizens must pass tests to drive, to practice medicine, law, to fly, but not to parent. If society's function is ultimately to sustain and further its own growth, shouldn't raising its future members be its most important function? And if so, should we not make sure that everyone who is entrusted with this role is fit for the job? I am not saying the government should be draconian in such training, but I think the state should mandate at least some degree of training in parenting be passed before people are entrusted with the care of the most fragile of our society's members.
[[gets off soapbox]]
A Teacher Grows Disillusioned
How on earth can this go on? The last line is particularly telling - what kind of values does this child have? I suppose I could continue asking rhetorical questions here, but the real tragedy is that this girl even got this far. The article does not chronicle her descent into 'waste of space,' nor does it explain where she was during her chronic absences. Without knowing these facts, it is hard to put this anecdote into a proper social context. However, by itself, the story adds support to an idea espoused by Angelina Jolie (believe it or not). When asked about her adopting children, Jolie noted that she had to pass more tests to show that she was a qualified parent before adopting. Had she simply given birth (as she eventually did), the state would automatically assume she was a good parent, prima facie. Why? We as citizens must pass tests to drive, to practice medicine, law, to fly, but not to parent. If society's function is ultimately to sustain and further its own growth, shouldn't raising its future members be its most important function? And if so, should we not make sure that everyone who is entrusted with this role is fit for the job? I am not saying the government should be draconian in such training, but I think the state should mandate at least some degree of training in parenting be passed before people are entrusted with the care of the most fragile of our society's members.
[[gets off soapbox]]
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