Archive | October, 2008
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Hollywood Sarcasm: Don’t Vote

Hollywood speaks.

When you’re done, send it to 5 friends and tell them to send it to 5 of their friends.

End of the day, all that matters is that you vote.

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Sony cancels deliveries to Circuit City while trucks are in transit

Yes, it’s really gotten that bad.  The NYSE’s downgraded the hell out of CC and their credit lines are diminishing.  Sony’s completely pulled the plug because they don’t think that Circuit City’s going to be able to repay their current credit line.

Deliveries to nationwide Circuit City distribution centers were stopped in transit and ordered to return to Sony “among worries that Circuit City couldn’t pay for the shipments.”

Now that’s very unfortunate.  Black Friday’s coming a little early this year at your local CC.

Thanks Gizmodo!

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ESPN’s Henry Abbott: Kobe Bryant most likely to be next Michael Jordan

Maxim released an article about which 10 NBA players (past and present) are closest to his Airness.  The list was filled with hall of famers like Grant Hill, McGrady, and Iverson that are past their prime.  Then, it got down to the top two: Lebron and Kobe. (more…)

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Abu Dhabi looks to add “World’s most inclined tower” to list of Guinness records

The next wonder to hover in the skies of Abu Dhabi will be Capital Gate, a building that will be built at an angle of 18 degrees.  Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) are the masterminds behind a $2.2 bn business and residential project that includes Capital Gate.

Simon Horgan, chief executive officer of ADNEC Group, said, “Capital Gate will be a building that the world will talk about, not because it has surpassed another building as the world’s tallest, but because of its aesthetic splendour and technical achievement.”

capitalgate.ae

Thanks Building!

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What I could’ve used in the blizzard of ’96: The 50′ Snowball Launcher

Having an older brother, it’s very difficult to survive a snow storm when the parents aren’t home.  It doesn’t matter how many forts you built or how many snowballs you racked up.  Bottom line was that you were completely screwed.

If i had this 50′ Snowball Blaster, then things might’ve been different.  Read the description over at Hammacher Schlemmer:

This toy blaster makes and launches softball-sized snowballs up to 50′, allowing rapid, long-range assaults during neighborhood snowball confrontations. Simply place snow in the forming chamber and close the lid, and it packs three perfectly spherical snowballs. To blast your mark, place one snowball in the muzzle, aim the launcher, and pull back the slingshot mechanism. Because the blaster is powered by elastomers instead of batteries, it provides uninterrupted, fast-action play. Made of durable, cold-resistant plastic. Includes targets for shooting practice

Payback’s a bitch.

Buy It: $29.95

Hammacher.com

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Bloomingdale’s Holiday Catalog features 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Premiere Edition

Earlier in the month, we told you that a special edition of the BMW 750Li would be in Neiman Marcus’s Christmas Book.  Now, Bloomingdale’s and Infiniti are teaming up to give you the Premiere Edition of the 2009 G37 Convertible.

Its got lots of upgrades, including the pricetag.  What are you paying for?  Well, for one, exclusivity since there are only 200 of the Premiere Editions being made. The car has the same engine as the G37 convertible – 330-hp 3.7L V6.  The Premier Edition G37 Convertible is blessed with a dark gray Platinum Graphite exterior, exclusive Monaco Red leather-trimmed interior with hand-crafted, red-stained genuine maple wood trim, and a special grille and 19-inch aluminum wheels.

The G37 convertible is not due for sale until mid-2009, but you can order the Premiere Edition starting November 10th, and may the force be with you.

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Photo: NYC bum needs money to get drunk so women can take him home

We were strolling through Manhattan and happened to walk by this happy-go-lucky chap.  He seems like he’s going places in life.  Apparently, he needs some money to “get drunk so women can take him home and molest him.”  He’s telling people to find him on “www.who’s your daddy.com” We didn’t know domains had apostrophes in them.

Check the image below and let us know if you know any women that are looking to take this guy home and molest him.

Get a close up after the jump. (more…)

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Don’t Vote: thingsarefine.org

“Don’t vote.  Things are fine just the way they are.  Take a look around.  Our world needs a change.  You can be that change.  Vote.  And encourage others to vote.  Grab a poster.  Print it.  Spread the word.  ”

Watch the animations after the jump. (more…)

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David Beckham’s leaving LA for AC Milan until start of MLS season

AC Milan’s announced the loan signing of David Beckham from LA Galaxy.  For a few months, Beckham will be joining the team to keep up his fitness and help his England prospects.  Milan didn’t say how long the length of the contract is but he’s definitely going to be back for the Major League Soccer season which is set to begin in late March or early April.

The LA Galaxy have Beckham under contract until 2012.  Beckham commented by saying, “One of the reasons I want to train and play in Milan for a few months is the fact that the MLS season doesn’t run as long as the European season and my body is programmed to actually not have the amount of time off.”

Thanks Telegraph!

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Horological Machine No. 3 by MB&F

The HM3 by Maximilian Busser & Friends (MB&F) is quite a site.  It’s more refined than its predecessors and this one comes in two variations.  The red gold Starcruiser and white gold Widewinder with two sapphire cones rising up from the case to reveal hours and day/night indicator and the other cone for minutes – transmitted via ceramic ball bearings to laser-cut hands and visible as a drivers style watch, on the side.  Each watch shown here displays 10:45am.

The two styles are available in both red gold and white gold.  The Starcruiser has both cones on the inside of your wrist and the Sidewinder with cones vertically next to your hand.  Both are read easily without turning your wrist.

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