What Happens When You Drop A 50 pound ball of Silly Putty Off A Ten-Story Building?

Here's a hint: It doesn't bounce.

Kids These Days Have It So Easy

Forcing them to carry around a Walkman instead of their iPod will humble them a bit.

When the Sony Walkman was launched, 30 years ago this week, it started a revolution in portable music. But how does it compare with its digital successors? The Magazine invited 13-year-old Scott Campbell to swap his iPod for a Walkman for a week.

This Movie Seems Familiar

This guy makes a great argument for Star Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, and Harry Potter actually being the same movie.

Jeff Goldblum Is Dead

He said so himself.

Also, he's watching you poop.

Video Link Dump

Time to suck down some bandwidth. Videos after the jump.

Making Reading On Web More Enjoyable

This little bookmarklet makes reading long bits of content on the web (like news stories) immensely more enjoyable by putting it in a simple, clutter free layout.

There's Nothing A Little Redneck Ingenuity Can't Fix

If it's been jury-rigged, it can be found here.

The Pirate Bay Goes Legal

The Pirate Bay is being sold, undoubtedly to pay its huge legal fees. It plans on decentralizing its operations, probably to protect itself a bit in the future. For an interview with the Pirate Bay founder, read up here.

I used the Bay's tracker for a variety of purposes -- anybody have any recommendations where else to look instead?

Most Folks Outgrow Imaginary Friends

Sadly, Facebook is all about creating them. This comic made me laugh out loud as it's so true and why I don't care (like some) how many "Friends" I have on Facebook:

Ever seen a bullet hit a wall at 1 million frames-per-second?

Now you have.

Michael Jackson Was An Inventor?

The late King of Pop apparently also had a patent in his name.

Billy Mays Found Dead

First the greatest late night side kick, then one of Charlie's Angels, then the King of Pop, and now the king of the infomercial.

While there are no signs of foul play, I'd take a long hard look at the Sham Wow guy.

Our System Is Screwed Up

According to the RIAA and our court system, one illegally downloaded song is worth over three dead relatives.

I Normally Avoid Political Issues...

...but Fox News, this is just stupid.

Big Shocker

Heard about the girl last week who was shocked to find 56 tattoos on her face? Big surprise, she made the whole thing up because her dad was miffed.

Time Killer For The Evening

Use Boxmen will kill off your entire evening if you're not careful.

Big Boom

Heard but didn't see an ugly car accident on the Parkway in front of the Cascade Village mall. Can't tell exactly what happened but it looks like SUV crossed center line, clobbered a pickup, lost its wheel, and still drove 100 yards or so. Truck driver is fine, ambulance attending to SUV driver, traffic northbound down to one lane. KTVZ is here, will probably have full story later. Camera on phone is worthless so no decent pictures.

Ed McMahon: Rest In Peace

In case you haven't heard already, Ed McMahon passed away today (read a short story from his nephew). While I remember him fondly as Johnny Carson's partner in crime on the Tonight Show, this generation probably only knows him as the old guy in this modern (albeit funny) commercial:

Time Killer For The Day

Just cut off a Fat Slice.

Only In Japan...

...can you find a ringtone that will enlarge your breasts.

Pixar is Awesome

Not only do they make great movies, but they do good deeds.

HUNTINGTON BEACH – Colby Curtin, a 10-year-old with a rare form of cancer, was staying alive for one thing -- a movie.

From the minute Colby saw the previews to the Disney-Pixar movie Up, she was desperate to see it. Colby had been diagnosed with vascular cancer about three years ago, said her mother, Lisa Curtin, and at the beginning of this month it became apparent that she would die soon and was too ill to be moved to a theater to see the film.

After a family friend made frantic calls to Pixar to help grant Colby her dying wish, Pixar came to the rescue.

The company flew an employee with a DVD of Up, which is only in theaters, to the Curtins’ Huntington Beach home on June 10 for a private viewing of the movie.
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Colby died about seven hours after seeing the film.

Mirrors + Small Animals = Loads of Fun

Just watch the birds and mice freak out in this live action kaleidoscope:

The Folks At PETA Are Crazy

To this day, one of the most-commented-on entries is this site is an old post about the crackpots at PETA. I'm sure this entry will get some anti-PETA commentary as well.

PETA's latest escapade? They're getting on President Obama for killing a fly during a televised interview. Instead, PETA wished the Prez would've used a humane bug catcher.

Personally, I prefer the old fashioned method.

This Is Why Windows Should Never Be Used On ATMs

It's far too easy to hack.

You Know "30 Rock"? It's a Total Rip Off

Of what, you ask? The Muppet Show.

Home Decorating For Geeks

Just line your walls with electrical outlets.

Quick Little Time Killer

If you have a few minutes, this simple little game won't take much time, but is still fun to play.

Being Homeless In The Sims 3

One I got my 'net connection back (over two hours later after it went out), I spent my lunch break reading this fascinating story of the life of a homeless family in Sims 3. It's a bit long, but start at the beginning -- it's well written and worth the read.

Playing The Waiting Game

Our office internet connection is down at the moment (I'm typing this on my cell phone). Has been for over an hour and a half now. Naturally, I can't do anything as 99% of what I do on a daily basis requires a net connection.

The cable company "is working on it" and there is also apparently a power outage in part of Sunriver that may be related.

Just wish my company had the extra money for a backup DSL line. Maybe this will convince them they need one.

Cheryl Howard Is Awesome

I've always had a great deal of respect for all that Cheryl Howard has done for this town and our neighborhood in particular. She's also contributed a ton of links to this site. Today's Bulletin has front-page profile of her, and while I haven't had a chance to read through it completely, any praise she gets is well-deserved.

If she ran for political office, I'd vote for her. I'm not giving her computer help anymore, however, as that girl is nothing but trouble in that regard (joking, Cheryl).