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Wanna Place Any Bets?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:06:11 -0800

The war has already begun in my neighborhood -- really, it's been going for days already. I have the TV turned up don't have to listen to what sound like bombs going off every 30 seconds. Everybody already knows how I feel about this holiday, and even if I wanted to be out enjoying it, my youngest daughter is sick, so I'm home with her while my wife and other daughter are out having a good ol' time.

While everybody's out boozing and blowing stuff up, lest we never forget what this holiday is really about.

Anybody want to make any bets on percentage of the Butte that gets put up in flames this year? It was pretty hot and dry today, so I expect some flames.

What Happens When You Drop A 50 pound ball of Silly Putty Off A Ten-Story Building?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:59:10 -0800

Here's a hint: It doesn't bounce.

Kids These Days Have It So Easy

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:19:16 -0800

Forcing them to carry around a Walkman instead of their iPod will humble them a bit.

When the Sony Walkman was launched, 30 years ago this week, it started a revolution in portable music. But how does it compare with its digital successors? The Magazine invited 13-year-old Scott Campbell to swap his iPod for a Walkman for a week.

This Movie Seems Familiar

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:16:29 -0800

This guy makes a great argument for Star Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, and Harry Potter actually being the same movie.

Jeff Goldblum Is Dead

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:30:55 -0800

He said so himself.

Also, he's watching you poop.

Video Link Dump

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:42:40 -0800

Time to suck down some bandwidth. Videos after the jump.

Making Reading On Web More Enjoyable

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:15:10 -0800

This little bookmarklet makes reading long bits of content on the web (like news stories) immensely more enjoyable by putting it in a simple, clutter free layout.

There's Nothing A Little Redneck Ingenuity Can't Fix

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:12:05 -0800

If it's been jury-rigged, it can be found here.

The Pirate Bay Goes Legal

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:32:44 -0800

The Pirate Bay is being sold, undoubtedly to pay its huge legal fees. It plans on decentralizing its operations, probably to protect itself a bit in the future. For an interview with the Pirate Bay founder, read up here.

I used the Bay's tracker for a variety of purposes -- anybody have any recommendations where else to look instead?

Most Folks Outgrow Imaginary Friends

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:29:26 -0800

Sadly, Facebook is all about creating them. This comic made me laugh out loud as it's so true and why I don't care (like some) how many "Friends" I have on Facebook:

Ever seen a bullet hit a wall at 1 million frames-per-second?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:27:04 -0800

Now you have.

Michael Jackson Was An Inventor?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:21:52 -0800

The late King of Pop apparently also had a patent in his name.

Billy Mays Found Dead

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:06:53 -0800

First the greatest late night side kick, then one of Charlie's Angels, then the King of Pop, and now the king of the infomercial.

While there are no signs of foul play, I'd take a long hard look at the Sham Wow guy.

Our System Is Screwed Up

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:52:42 -0800

According to the RIAA and our court system, one illegally downloaded song is worth over three dead relatives.

I Normally Avoid Political Issues...

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:49:32 -0800

...but Fox News, this is just stupid.