If I made t-shirts........

Would you buy these t-shirts? They're two designs I'm thinking of getting made.........

How not to take a picture......

If you are going to take a picture, make sure that you are either fully clothed or that you stay away from things that will show your reflection - like........ ummmmm .......... a window, for example. Click the link to see the whole picture (not safe for work).

Batter good.......................... Google BAD!

If there's anything better than going to town on the pot used to make rice krispies squares and licking the spoon, I don't know what it is.............

Public service announcement: Do not - under any circumstances - go looking for pictures by doing a Google search with safe search 'off', for the term 'lick the spoon'. I'm serious. Don't do it. Ewww!

Dumb idea Sony...............

Sony probably thought they were clever when they came up with this mouse that doubles as a phone. OK, so like, how am I supposed to keep surfing the net while I'm talking?

Update: that link was wrong. It links to the right phone now..........

What a shame

What this picture represents is just so wrong on many levels. I'm not into tattoos at all, but even if I were, getting a Star Wars montage would not even enter my mind. I'd like to be a fly on the wall every time this person's shirt comes off when things get intimate...........

"Pssssst.................. buddy! You should have got the sheet of 30 one dollar bills....."

Wanna see my new sheets?

From the Department of Highway Robb.......... errrr .......Engraving and Printing (is there really such a department?), comes a unique grift idea........... errrrr .......I mean gift idea - uncut sheets of fresh, crisp, new American greenbacks. Cost? A sheet of 30 will set you back $50. That's not a misprint.

That's right, you have to do the cutting, but they've just tacked on a 66% markup. OK, so what I want to know is - who is going to want a sheet of 30 uncut bills? It might be OK if you like going around flaunting your money all over the place, but come on - can you say "target"? I can see it now - stories of muggers going around and stealing poster tubes off of people all over the news. Imagine if that's how bills were actually dispensed? You get these sheets of 30 one dollar bills and it's up to you to find a way to store it on your person, then cut it up to use it. Could be fun though - if you were really unhappy with your service at the restaurant for example, you could wad the money up into a ball and throw it at the server. I wonder how sturdy paper money would be for making clothes? If you could do that, then when someone solicits you for a donation for something, you could give some cash and walk away knowing they're going to say things about you like, "that guy just gave me the shirt off his back".
Thanks to J-Walk.

Pretty OK Guy

I read a few other blogs looking for material to inspire me (or outright steal). Although he doesn't post every day, Seattlite Matthew Baldwin's defective yeti is my uncontested #1 for funniest blog. Here's a quote from this week:

I had this epiphany the other day: the word "please" is just shorthand for "pleas." So instead of going through the bother of making actual pleas when you want something you just say "please" instead, and I guess that's supposed to be sufficient. It's like walking into a car dealership, saying "Toyota Corolla, negotiate," and expecting them to immediately knock $800 off the sticker price.

Well, screw that. The next time I'm in Arby's and the teen behind the counter say "can I take your order, please?" I'm going to be all, like, "Pffft -- you'll get my order when I hear some actual pleading, slacker."

Zip-pity doo dah

I sell a fair bit of stuff on eBay now, so I get a lot of requests for shipping estimates. Of course, the Canada Post web site doesn't allow you to calculate cost (of parcels) by zip code, only by state. So when I keep getting questions 'how much to this zip code?', I went looking for a way to map them. Ben Fry at MIT created this ultra-cool web app to show you where zip codes are on a map of the US. It has some minor flaws in execution, but the design is splendirific.

Meanwhile, did you know Mapquest has a zipcode / postal code mapper? I kid you not.....

"Mmmm........tell us about your balls, Pete"

This has got to be one of the best and funniest skits ever performed on SNL. How all 3 performers, including Alec Baldwin, kept it straight is beyond me. Seen here in very good quality.

"Shall we play?"

Speaking of robots, this mini-bot built at Chalmers University in Sweden is a charmer. The hand-eye coordination thing is what really impressed me.

Even robots don't understand relationships....

Check out this short movie made about a temp robot, Tempbot.

My Vanity Motivational Poster

I think I'm gonna have a lot of fun with Motivator . Create (or 'borrow') a photo and use Motivator to create your own mock motivational poster.

Here's my first entry..................

Realtors take heed....

I'm only going to say this once. Stop calling me asking if I'm thinking of selling my home. If I was, I'd have already called someone. If I was sitting on the fence, your call would not have suddenly convinced me to sell - in fact, I would make sure that your company - and especially you in particular, did not get the call. Keep calling. Every time you do, I'll put a tick next to your name. Why? I haven't figured that out yet - but rest assured, it's going to be bad.

However, you realtors that like to leave gifts in the mailbox - like grocery list pads.............. I'm OK with that - you I would call.

Very nice.........

Pictures on walls is a great collection of just that, but this billboard modification just had me burst into laughter.

Thanks Bernie.

Rex! Stop that!

I don't know what the deal is on this dog - is it psycho or just really dumb............

[waves hand] This is not the summer blockbuster you're looking for

I love this interactive Top Ten list site. Hit reload and you'll be presented with another random list. Excerpt from the list called "Top Ten signs you're watching Attack of the Clones":

5. Aliens, Freaks, Bad Actors, Weird Costumes ... and that's just the audience.

"Won't that like, tear a hole in the universe?"

I like when a retailer puts their latest commercials on their web site - like Staples for example.
(select the "take a look at our latest commercial......" link)

My fave is where buddy uses someone else's Easy Button to try and locate his own missing Easy Button.
(yes, I have an Easy Button myself)
(yes, I admit it...............)

Coolness abounds

This is cool.

Retrievr let's you draw an image you're thinking about, then searches Flickr for images that match the spirit of your drawing. It doesn't actually match objects, it pays more attention to the shapes and colours of what you drew. Such as the image here - I drew the wavy blue lines and the image of the surf came up as one of the results. Keep in mind this tool is in its infancy. [nudge] Eh? [wink]

My head hurts

If you're into brain teasers, give Games for the Brain a whirl. My fave game so far is Counterfeit.

Torn

With just over two weeks until Election Day in Canada, I can honestly tell you that I have absolutely no idea who to vote for.

I'm a Liberal, yet I don't want to vote Liberal because they have not wooed me with their political prowess nor their solutions to current issues. Besides, if they win again, I feel as though they will feel more than ever that they can get away with anything. I will not vote Conservative, because I just don't share the same values as they do and I don't trust Harper to keep the ultra-right wing Reformers at bay. So that leaves NDP and Green. Although I like the idea of a party that makes the environment their first priority, and I actually agree with many of Green's ideas, I hesitate to vote for a party that is unlikely to garner much influence in Parliament (at least in this election). That leaves NDP. The problem with the NDP is that they epitomize that ultra-socialist image that still scares a lot of people. It doesn't scare me, but I fear that if the NDP were to enjoy a sudden huge surge in popularity, it would actually frighten so many people (who didn't know better), that the economy and the image of Canada might actually suffer.

So what's a poor left of center voter to do? Probably vote Liberal anyway, because like the man said, "Better the devil you know......"

Which action hero would you be?

If you're really bored, you can take this quiz to see what action hero you'd be based on your personal qualities. I came up as sharing the most qualities (63%) with Batman, The Dark Knight.

If you asked Darlene I'm sure she would already have a unique super-hero name in mind for me................. Captain Nosey.

Fave celebrity quote of 2005:

“To play Daisy Duke, I mean, that’s like an iconish ... is that a word? ... iconic figure.”

Jessica Simpson

Sneaky..........

I love how news travels fast on the Internet, especially news that the mainstream media doesn't consider to be noteworthy.

In this case, a Liberal MP has been discovered to be getting campaign financing by everyone in favour of stronger copyright laws (pretty much the whole Canadaian entertainment industry). Why? Because this MP is a strong proponent of such laws.

I hope news of this gets out, so people in Toronto's Parkdale/High Park riding can vote for someone else.

And to think I'm a Liberal..............

What are friends for......?

One of the meanest practical jokes (assuming it's real) that I've seen in a while. Thad's friends record the previous night's lottery draw, then buy a ticket the next day with those numbers. Then they play the recording back as if it's live. That's when the fun begins...................... heartless bastards!

Perhaps you weren't meant for computers......

Does your browser look like this? Are you even able to find anything on the Internet?

P.S.: I bet you get pop-ups like they're going out of style...................

Hah!

I’ve heard a lot of blond jokes in my day, but this one is a contender for the best.

Too bad these aren't in stores.....

I know a few people who would love to own one of these Space Invaders tote bags.....

Petra? Joy?

Thanks to BoingBoing for the find.........

Will the real Spongebob please stand up......?

I think we may have the real Spongebob Squarepants here.

He doesn't look so good........

A cause worth supporting

Most people like to have a cause. I used to have a cause when I worked at a small, private training institution named ABES. My cause was to give everyone I came in contact with a fair shake. Or two or three if necessary. It was a rewarding experience, because I saw many people go from feelings of hopelessness in unemployment, to elation and self-worth in a new career.

If you are looking for a cause, I recommend checking out the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). What are they all about? I'll let Cory Doctorow tell you himself (Read paragraphs 3 - 10). But they are involved in trying to protect your rights as consumers in everything from the Broadcast Flag to DRM and DMCA, bloggers' rights, privacy and spam. Don't know what half of those things mean? That's why the EFF is trying to raise awareness on the issues - and more importantly, fight on our behalf.

Welcome to 2006

Here's to wishing all your dreams and ambitions come to fruition.

[Homer voice: "Mmmmmmm................................fruition."]