‘I Didn’t Want Seltzer?!?’

There’s a little contest over on Flickr with Heinz labels. Bonus points to those that get the Seinfeld reference. [via IBC]

Dojo Info 8/17/06

1. Barbaro goes out to graze
   It looks like that against the odds, Barbaro is going to make it.
2. Dwindling In Unbelief
   For someone who claims not to believe, he sure spends a lot of time condering God.
3. Professor Poopypant Name Change-O-Chart 2000
   Hello, my name is Falafel Hampsterbuns.
4. Fountain of Age 8
   The Gwyneth Paltrow one is insane.
5. Digital Tampering in the Media, Politics and Law
   Hot on the heals of that previous link, here’s how Photoshop artists use their skills to deceive.
6. Update: Pictures that lie
   More examples of journalists misleading us.

Landis Father-in-Law Commits Suicide

In tragic news, Floyd Landis’ father-in-law killed himself yesterday. Things go from bad to worse for Landis. Our prayers go out to the families.

The Greatest Comeback Ever

Thanks to the joy that is YouTube, we can now view all kinds of things that we didn’t think were accessible anymore. Head on over and watch the highlights from Kentucky vs. LSU where the Cats come back from 31 points down to win… on the road.

And people wonder why Dale Brown hate’s Kentucky.

Rockstar: Supernova – Elimination #7

Quick post tonight because I’m simply giddy that Zayra and her off-tempo, spaztastic gyrations will no longer be within my viewing spectrum. Yip! Not even the vomit-inducing Supernova tune that started the show will ruin my join at this moment. Now maybe their next tune might help me quit this show forever, but until then…

There’s bad, then there’s Zayra… I mean, there was Zayra.

Decent job, but she’ll be sent packing next week. Life it tough, kid. Go get another tattoo.

Don’t know how Magni ended up in the Bottom 3. Maybe Americans hate Icelanders or something. He rocked “Creep” and the band kept him around. Still seems a bit hesitant at times.

Early Christmas Present?

Now Bear may be only 7 months old now, but come Christmas he’ll be ready for some serious indoctrination. Uncle alert! [via KSR]

Dojo Info 8/16/06

1. Bush Hatred
   Recent poll shows that a majority of Democrats want Bush to fail. What does that say about our troops?
2. Touching story from Iraq posted by our local media? What?!
   It’s a red-letter day when the CJ posts anything that might be construed as a compliment to a conservative.
3. One of 8,000 Documents Gets Neighbors Past U.S. Border
   Given our current emphasis on stopping terrorists, you’d think we’d have better security at our borders. At least, a thinking person would think so. Apparently certain representatives who are catering to the illegals prize their positions of power more than our nation’s safety.
4. Google to Distribute Discount Coupons
   It’s about time. So many trees being used up on these paper coupons that we just toss out. So much easier to just delete an email.
5. Segway launches two new models: the i2 and x2
   New features but still no cheaper I’m afraid. Maybe Avis should get into the business of renting them?

Rockstar: Supernova – Performances #7

Isn’t it grand that Rock-and-Roll is really all about the Fame and Money? Where does music fit into that equation? Enough griping, onto the performances.

Performances

“Star Man” is a fine song. And by “fine” I mean “terrible.” Why is Bowie so famous? Oh yeah, he’s carnival act. Magni still did a wonderful job with it.

In my opinion, Lukas is the only performer with true Rock Star charisma, even if he is a bit nuts. Did a great job with “Hero” on this night.

Storm laid an egg; her worst performance of the season. Quite possibly of the entire decade. Did you catch her diarrhea moment there towards the end? Then the band rips her for even trying to perform “I Will Survive”. To top it all off, America doesn’t put her in the Bottom 3… yet.

Best performance of the night, for me, at least. “In the Air Tonight” is a stellar choice for an unplugged song to play for these guys and Ryan blasted it out. Strong.

The band loved it, but I thought it could have been better. But before we get into her vocals, Dilana desperately needs someone to perform a full hair replacement procedure on her. Who knows what’s in that rats nest? First thing I’d do is run her through the car wash a couple of times. Treat her like she’d just been sprayed by a skunk. A delousing wouldn’t hurt either.

Bottom Three

Zayra sang some Spanish song. *yawn*

It’s tough to cover “Message in a Bottle” because Sting is so strong and so unique. She did fine but the writing is clearly on the wall for Patrice. If not this week, then next.

Toby is a great job with “Solsbury Hill” so America puts him in the Bottom 3. Huh? I guess they didn’t like his streaking earlier. Poor chap. But don’t worry, Storm is likely to take his spot in the Bottom 3 by vote’s end.

Big Brother 7 – Power of Veto #6

Janelle watches James throw the Veto challenge and is now, surprise, surprise, wondering where his alligiance lies. [insert applicable blonde joke here]

Her Legion of Doom cohorts did Danielle a solid by throwing the competition. Will’s acting performance was far superior to that of James. In fact, if nothing else about this season is clear, one thing should be. Will is by far the craftiest of the players, and Mike “Boogie” isn’t far behind. To be so obviously set on deception, while at the same time getting multiple players to trust them, is a tough job and they’ve pulled it off. At least, so far.

Line of the night. After Marcellas cries about being put up, he calls Will and Mike “gayer than me.” Choice!

Gates Gets Booed at AIDS Conference

It’s a shame that something that obviously helps should receive a response like this.

Bill Gates and former U.S. President Bill Clinton teamed up as a “Double Bill” of speakers at the 16th International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Canada. Bill Gates’ opening remarks were well received until he mentioned abstinence and fidelity within marriage as two possible strategies in combating the deadly disease. “ABC” means abstinence, be faithful, and condoms for specific populations that refuse “A” and “B.” It is the centerpiece of the Bush administration’s approach to AIDS in Africa. Gates said: “This approach has saved many lives, and we should expand it.” At the mention of this, however, the hall erupted in loud boos. Their reaction is very instructive. We see here the open hostility of the international AIDS “community” to anything but the promotion of condoms as a means of combating the spread of AIDS. Today’s Washington Post reports on a Philadelphia study that shows 48 percent of 662 black students in that city who received abstinence-only messages had had sex. But 61 percent of those who were exposed to the pro-condom message of “comprehensive sexuality education” had sex. Even former president Bill Clinton praised the ABC’s of the Bush Administration’s efforts in Africa.

The Difference Between Palestine and Isreal

Here’s a prime example where a picture is far more powerful (memorable?) than words. (via Kadnine)

Dojo Info 8/15/06

1. Scientists find cell cleanup crews that get rid of Alzheimer’s-linked gunk
   Fascinating stuff these scientists discover.
2. Experts Baffled by Water-Gurgling Tree
   Umm… that’s weird…
3. Coke Ad in GTA Format
   Fun stuff. I wonder how many people won’t get it?
4. TIME.com: 50 Coolest Websites
   Mostly the big names with a few gems thrown in.
5. Believe It… Or Not
   It’s amazing to think what we believe, for example, “We believe that if we wear our lucky T-shirt from college and sit in the exact same spot of the living room we did during last week’s victory, it will help our favorite team playing in a city 2,000 miles away.”

Click Density Turns Data Into Pictures

Pretty cool stuff over there at clickdensity. Just goes to show that despite all of our best efforts as Designers/Developers, people will continue to click wherever they darn well want to.

Big Brother 7 – Nomination #6

At the end of the last episode, Erika was HoH. Then, “Let’s check that instant replay!” Results? Faulty equipement, repeat the down.

So Janelle does was Janelle does best, that’s win competitions—3 HoHs out of 6—that’s not too shabby.

Still intent on her Floaters Must Die theory, Janelle, puts up Danni and Erika on the block, leaving their most obvious opponents free to gather power and play another day. The bleach must have seeped into her brain. No wait, Kaysar and Howie have this ailment too… maybe Chilltown invented some kind of mind-altering serum and slipped it into their slop? Baffling.

Hezbollah vs. Isreal

Forgive me for not posting about what very well may be the early stages of the Armageddon. As you can tell from the sweet, old lady above, the Lebanese are a peace-loving people who want nothing more than to live a life pleasing to Allah. I was just looking through CNN’s timeline with maps of the conflict when I noticed this remarkable image.

It’s good to get the facts of the case out there because Mike Wallace is going to get the President of Iran in the interview chair tonight and I’m sure the biggest supporter of Hezbollah will come off looking like a rather decent fellow after that. Unlike Wallace (and Dan Rather’s interview with Saddam Hussein before him) a real journalist would pose this question: “Why is it so important to your nation to see Isreal destroyed?”

Update: And we have crazy machete-weilding ladies here in the U.S. too! [via WuzzaDem]