Archive for April, 2008
Albert and Otis go to pick up their friend Euripedes.
Book Review: 50 Ways to Save the Ocean
1 Comment Published by Jason April 21st, 2008 in Books, Survival. Share ThisI always end-up running out of things to read on vacation. I hoped to have that beat by bringing my Amazon Kindle on vacation, but alas — it had not arrived yet (I got it the day after I came home, will take it traveling soon. I love it at home).
I lugged a ton […]
Video: Bulldog Puppy Eats a Watermelon
1 Comment Published by Joel April 20th, 2008 in Dogs, Tonic. Share ThisAfter a shit day yesterday, this is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks, John!
Trip down memory lane…
Michael Dietsch attended a butchering demo at Brooklyn Kitchen, where a Berkshire hog from upstate New York was dismembered and divided into twelve portions. He’s posted a large photoset showing the entire process, which is only grisly if you never thought about where your meat comes from.
Butchering the pig [Flickr via Kottke]
Art of Writing: the Parker 51
8 Comments Published by Jason April 16th, 2008 in Gadgets, Tools. Share ThisI’ve been enthralled with this pen since I was a teenager. In college, I had a part-time job selling men’s clothes in an upscale shop on an upscale shopping street. Every day I would wander into this small vintage gift shop across the road and look at the 2 or 3 Parker 51s they had […]
Video: Danny Kaye in the Court Jester
0 Comments Published by Jason April 16th, 2008 in Movies. Share ThisSometimes, we all just need to laugh. When I do, I pull the Court Jester DVD off the shelf. While no one will ever Out Fox the Fox, this may be one of the funniest moments in movie history. Danny Kaye is one of my favorite comedic actors of all time; Basil Rathbone is just […]
Flip Ultra + Under Water Housing = RULE
6 Comments Published by Jason April 15th, 2008 in Gadgets, Photo. Share ThisI know I promised to review the Flip Ultra a few weeks back, but I wanted to wait until I had a chance to really mess around with it. I have. It rules.
There isn’t much to say — low light, bright sunlight: it doesn’t matter! There is really only one button to press: Record.
The real […]
I had intend to write more a preamble to this video of the “Iron Mic” rap battle, but rather than waiting I just wanted to put it up here so you guys don’t miss it. The beginning is sort of amusing or whatever, but stick around for Eli, who after one false start ends up […]
Doug Benson, a former STONER OF THE YEAR at High Times Magazine, has filmed a documentary where he smokes out for 30 days then does not for 30 days.
Which One of These Women Wants a One-Night Stand?
7 Comments Published by Joel April 10th, 2008 in Romance, Sex. Share ThisHere’s a hint. From the Times (UK):
Researchers remained puzzled as to why the women most likely to settle for a one-night stand were judged to be the most attractive. It was suggested that the lack of effort required on the part of men compensated for “any costs from long-term relationship breakdown”.
Looks like you should always […]
SliceFinder.com: The Democratization of Pizza
5 Comments Published by Mark April 10th, 2008 in Food. Share ThisTraveling and not sure where to find a quality slice of pizza? Feel the need to voice your opinion on a truly horrible pizza joint?
Recently launched SliceFinder.com is a forum for just that. This site lets users rank the best (and worst) pizza in the country.
It’s about time for a website dedicated to finding the […]


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