Only a fan of the show will find this funny!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
We don’t want to ever hear about midi-chlorians ever again
The Deadbolt published a great article containing their speculations on the new Star Wars TV series. This is so good I wished I had written it. Here is my favorite snippet. Full article link below.
" 8. We want politics, real politics.
Can’t believe we’re saying this during Ballot Bowl 2008 or after how much we hated all the Galactic Senate stuff in the prequel trilogy - but we really want the TV series to delve deep into the politics and personal convictions driving both the Empire and the Rebellion. We don’t want all Imperial agents to be blatantly evil or greedy enough to be swayed to the Dark Side. We want to see some true believers, both fanatics and sympathetic idealists who really, really believe that Emperor Palpatine is the best thing ever for the galaxy and we want them to be able to argue their reasons intelligently. On the flip side, we want to see the ugly aspects of the Rebellion - the in-fighting, the questionable guerilla tactics, the desperate measures, and the bad decisions. Good-vs-evil works in big mythic blockbusters, but we need something a little more meaty on weekly basic cable. Show us why a young recruit might choose to become an Imperial guard or why a local moisture farmer might not support the Rebellion. Show us why everything isn’t always black and white in the Star Wars universe, and we’ll happily follow the series through 100 episodes and more."
Paul's View: Heck, who are we kidding? "Revenge Of The Sith" might be considered somewhat of a redemption for the sh!t-stain that was "Attack Of The Clones", but it wasn't enough to convince me that Lucas isn't going to make this series for his 46+ kids and grandkids. This will be a cable series shown on Manchester's channel 50 on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 (right after candle pin bowling). Sigh....
Read full article here....
" 8. We want politics, real politics.
Can’t believe we’re saying this during Ballot Bowl 2008 or after how much we hated all the Galactic Senate stuff in the prequel trilogy - but we really want the TV series to delve deep into the politics and personal convictions driving both the Empire and the Rebellion. We don’t want all Imperial agents to be blatantly evil or greedy enough to be swayed to the Dark Side. We want to see some true believers, both fanatics and sympathetic idealists who really, really believe that Emperor Palpatine is the best thing ever for the galaxy and we want them to be able to argue their reasons intelligently. On the flip side, we want to see the ugly aspects of the Rebellion - the in-fighting, the questionable guerilla tactics, the desperate measures, and the bad decisions. Good-vs-evil works in big mythic blockbusters, but we need something a little more meaty on weekly basic cable. Show us why a young recruit might choose to become an Imperial guard or why a local moisture farmer might not support the Rebellion. Show us why everything isn’t always black and white in the Star Wars universe, and we’ll happily follow the series through 100 episodes and more."
Paul's View: Heck, who are we kidding? "Revenge Of The Sith" might be considered somewhat of a redemption for the sh!t-stain that was "Attack Of The Clones", but it wasn't enough to convince me that Lucas isn't going to make this series for his 46+ kids and grandkids. This will be a cable series shown on Manchester's channel 50 on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 (right after candle pin bowling). Sigh....
Read full article here....
Thursday, March 13, 2008
That is why you fail.
This is sweet! Not since Jedi Outcast came out have I been so excited to see the next Star Wars game! I mean, c'mon, using the force to take down a Star Destroyer!! Damn!
Check out the trailer here!
Check out the trailer here!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Happy Birthday to me!
Oh man, this is just way too cool. I gotta' have it!
My birthday is coming (or for fans of Nicole Kidman in "Birthday Girl, it's called 'bad day'). Oh, not one of her best films by the way...but I digress. Chris, please buy this for me!!!
Enjoy the video from my friends at Revision3!
My birthday is coming (or for fans of Nicole Kidman in "Birthday Girl, it's called 'bad day'). Oh, not one of her best films by the way...but I digress. Chris, please buy this for me!!!
Enjoy the video from my friends at Revision3!
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
....you'll have to go out and buy another coat hanger....
I absolutely LOVE stories like this! I have always said that you really, really, really, really, really, really, need to have a super-trained ear to tell the difference between Monster Cable and standard Radio Shack small gauge speaker wire (sold on a spool at a SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper price per foot). This guy takes it one step further (and better). I'm bummed because I put really cheap speaker wire into my wall (for my HDTV) and could've put coat hangars instead! :(
From the Consumerist:
Can you tell the difference between music that passed through a pricey Monster stereo Cable, and a coat hanger? A reader forwarded us a post from the Audioholics Home Theater Forum and its author says no. He says his brother ran an experiment on him and four other audio aficionados listening to a new CD from a new group blindfolded. Seven different songs were played, each time heard with the speaker hooked up to Monster Cables, and the other time, hooked up to coat hanger wire. Nobody could determine which was the Monster Cable and which was the coat hanger. The kicker? None of the subjects even knew that coat hangers were going to be used. This is, of course, "nothing new," a Google of "monster cables vs coat hangers" shows that some users have been saying this for a while. Still, this is an experiment begging to be recreated under controlled conditions (say, for instance, a double-blind test). Science fair project! Read how it went down, inside...
Read Full Story
From the Consumerist:
Can you tell the difference between music that passed through a pricey Monster stereo Cable, and a coat hanger? A reader forwarded us a post from the Audioholics Home Theater Forum and its author says no. He says his brother ran an experiment on him and four other audio aficionados listening to a new CD from a new group blindfolded. Seven different songs were played, each time heard with the speaker hooked up to Monster Cables, and the other time, hooked up to coat hanger wire. Nobody could determine which was the Monster Cable and which was the coat hanger. The kicker? None of the subjects even knew that coat hangers were going to be used. This is, of course, "nothing new," a Google of "monster cables vs coat hangers" shows that some users have been saying this for a while. Still, this is an experiment begging to be recreated under controlled conditions (say, for instance, a double-blind test). Science fair project! Read how it went down, inside...
Read Full Story
28 billion bottles of water
I saw this on Digg today. My daughter will be proud that I'm posting something "green".
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Won't you be mine
I came across this video during breakfast on Sunday (just before church of course).
Hilarious!!!
Hilarious!!!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Hey Jude....
Holy crap is this cute or what???
Of course, I would've been super-impressed if the kid actually played the guitar to.
Of course, I would've been super-impressed if the kid actually played the guitar to.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
"Keep you in the dark you know they all pretend"
"Keep you in the dark and so it all began..."
I went to see the Foo Fighters last night at in Worcester, MA at the legendary DCU Center (formerly the Worcester Centrum)! Indeed, it was a great time and one of the best rock shows I've scene in history!!
The Foo Fighters, headed up by front man Dave Grohl, are in support of their latest CD, "Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace". I found it odd that with all of the arenas present in New England that the closest they could come was Worcester. However, it has traditionally been difficult catching a show by the Foo. If I were to guess it may be because they have a relatively low "market presence" in NE (yes, there is such a thing measured for bands). Here are some highlights and "cool stuff" from the show:
- They opened with "Let It Die", my number 1 favorite Foo song of all time. I was tripping. Check out the video below.
- They had an amazing stage and lighting setup. 4 big screens behind the band showed videos and effects.
- They came out and performed their acoustic set "in the round". Right in front of us!! Plus, the "unplugged" members of the band joined them on-stage for that.
- The violin chick....grroowwwllllll!
- Dave was hilarious whenever he bantered with the crowd.
- 3 song encore was amazing!
Also, Dave brought his daughter to the show. We could see a toddler dancing in the middle in the mixing stage. It took us a bit but then recognized the mom as Dave's wife (from the DVD). He would occasionally walk down the ramp and play for her, so cute!
We didn't shoot this video as we had MUCH better seats than this guy. But way cool for him to capture and post from our show!
I went to see the Foo Fighters last night at in Worcester, MA at the legendary DCU Center (formerly the Worcester Centrum)! Indeed, it was a great time and one of the best rock shows I've scene in history!!
The Foo Fighters, headed up by front man Dave Grohl, are in support of their latest CD, "Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace". I found it odd that with all of the arenas present in New England that the closest they could come was Worcester. However, it has traditionally been difficult catching a show by the Foo. If I were to guess it may be because they have a relatively low "market presence" in NE (yes, there is such a thing measured for bands). Here are some highlights and "cool stuff" from the show:
- They opened with "Let It Die", my number 1 favorite Foo song of all time. I was tripping. Check out the video below.
- They had an amazing stage and lighting setup. 4 big screens behind the band showed videos and effects.
- They came out and performed their acoustic set "in the round". Right in front of us!! Plus, the "unplugged" members of the band joined them on-stage for that.
- The violin chick....grroowwwllllll!
- Dave was hilarious whenever he bantered with the crowd.
- 3 song encore was amazing!
Also, Dave brought his daughter to the show. We could see a toddler dancing in the middle in the mixing stage. It took us a bit but then recognized the mom as Dave's wife (from the DVD). He would occasionally walk down the ramp and play for her, so cute!
We didn't shoot this video as we had MUCH better seats than this guy. But way cool for him to capture and post from our show!
Monday, February 18, 2008
PSA: Starching the perfect shirt
So I think I found the answer to ironing and starching a shirt that is NEAR the quality of professional pressing/dry-cleaning. I'm wearing a blue polo today that, despite my hour drive and two meetings, has maintained it's crispness. Hears the secret:
1. Iron with minimal steam first, the entire shirt
2. Let stand for an hour to dry
3. Iron entire shirt again with starch (Niagara seems to be the best)*
4. Let stand for one hour on hangar
5. Apply a "gentle glazing" of starch to the entire shirt while it's on the hangar
6. Do not put back in closet as it will crumple (unless your closet isn't stuffed to the max like mine).
*When applying starch during ironing process, apply an even glaze across area to be pressed, holding canister approximately 6" from shirt. Also, make sure you use distilled water in your iron. This is supposed to keep the iron clean and prevent the "yellowing" affect on white shirts.
So, I thought y'all would like to know this. Thank me anytime....and if anyone finds my man card please e-mail me at pgcomputerguy@comcast.net. Thanks!
1. Iron with minimal steam first, the entire shirt
2. Let stand for an hour to dry
3. Iron entire shirt again with starch (Niagara seems to be the best)*
4. Let stand for one hour on hangar
5. Apply a "gentle glazing" of starch to the entire shirt while it's on the hangar
6. Do not put back in closet as it will crumple (unless your closet isn't stuffed to the max like mine).
*When applying starch during ironing process, apply an even glaze across area to be pressed, holding canister approximately 6" from shirt. Also, make sure you use distilled water in your iron. This is supposed to keep the iron clean and prevent the "yellowing" affect on white shirts.
So, I thought y'all would like to know this. Thank me anytime....and if anyone finds my man card please e-mail me at pgcomputerguy@comcast.net. Thanks!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Nellie McKay ...melt....
Ignore the hens sitting at the piano.
Folks, I'm telling you here and now, this girl is going places. I bought her latest album "Obligatory Villagers" and it is simply amazing! Pure genius.
Folks, I'm telling you here and now, this girl is going places. I bought her latest album "Obligatory Villagers" and it is simply amazing! Pure genius.
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