2.27.2007
Gaming arts & crafts in the news, aka an excuse to say "raving cupcakes" Posted by zann @ 9:21 AM
Mario in snow. This becomes very impressive when you realize how large it is. Click to see how they did it.



Pac-cos. I can't decide whether this is my new favorite costume or if the Tetris people still win.



Atari 2600 Crochet. There's Pitfall looking somehow more realistic than it did on Atari. I hated jumping over that scaryass scorpion.



Raving Rabbid Cupcakes. The adorable little nightmare bunnies become edible. Remember them at Easter. Click the pic for more.


2.26.2007
7 rings to rule them all and in the arcade bind them. Posted by Amy @ 11:18 PM


Go buy this, immediately. I haven't had this much Sonic fun since... 1992?

Seeeeeeeeegaaaaaaaaaaa!




This is also on the "to buy" list.

They're BAAAAACK!!! Posted by chrsblck @ 8:47 AM
Who doesnt love this time of year? You better hunt your local troop down and buy them out. Well, ok. If you run across a cookie stand, buy a box.



Now we all have our favorites, but check out the selection. I'm almost temped by the new flavor.

meet the cookies

What are your guy's favorite kind?

2.21.2007
Scrotum Posted by zann @ 5:02 PM
NYTimes.com - With One Word, Children’s Book Sets Off Uproar

2.20.2007
HAPPY MARTI GRAS Posted by chrsblck @ 11:14 PM

2.18.2007
Cory Ramos
Team Rocket
Human Resources Director
hr@teamrocket.com
RE: No more robots


Due to massive budget(s) constraints robots will no longer be financed through the Team Rocket Credit Department. We have contacted Chase Bank and issued an order to block the “robots” category from all Team Rocket issued expense accounts and credit cards.

If you are a member of Team Rocket and are currently engaged in Pokemon theft activities we suggest more traditional, less expensive methods for stealing rare and powerful pokemon such as pokeballs, great balls, and master balls. We also highly recommend using pokeballs of all types in conjunction with bait and pester balls.

You will not be reimbursed for robots and mechs purchased with personal funds.

Team Rocket appreciates your cooperation in this matter. Compliance will prevent further downsizing and put Team Rocket back into the black.

Thank you
Cory Ramos
Human Resources Director
hr@teamrocket.com

2.17.2007
Cele-britney meltdown Posted by chrsblck @ 8:33 AM
click me to see the carnage

2.14.2007
UPDATE: Ghostbusters Are Go! Posted by jOe @ 7:37 PM
Dan Aykroyd to appear in Ghostbusters game

During a Blues Brothers concert in Edmonton, Canada, Dan Aykroyd confirmed the existence of the Ghostbusters game, which he reveals has now been picked up by Universal, after it purchased the rights from Sony. Retiring from his 30 year acting career, now a registered Canadian importer and distributor for Patron tequila, he will once again become Ghostbusters' Dr. Raymond Stantz, and is said to go into the motion capture studio for the game development somewhere "next year."

... Universal Orlando had a Ghostbusters themed attraction a few years ago (and a poorly scripted Ghostbusters themed show featuring Beetlejuice during the last legs of the deal between Universal and Sony). I'm hoping the purchase might bring the Busters back to the park in a new attraction...

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

...

... GHOSTBUSTERS 3 CONFIRMED!!!

"It looks like a third Ghostbusters film might actually happen after-all. The catch is, it will be completely computer animationed. Dan Aykroyd confirmed that an animated Ghostbusters 3 is in development while doing an interview for CISN fm."

This seems like a similar trend to that CGI TMNT film that's on its way into theaters.

I haven't been this excited in years.

reply to an earlier post Posted by chrsblck @ 3:01 PM
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Oh my God! What is that?! It's a Lite-Brite--and it's flippin' us off! Call the bomb squad! Evil retro toy gonna kill us all!

OMG! Where's Jack Bauer when you need him?!
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any excuse to post kittens. Posted by zann @ 9:35 AM

2.13.2007
Some fun recycled news links Posted by zann @ 9:40 AM

2.12.2007
pet peeve # 71 Posted by chrsblck @ 2:57 PM
while standing in the lobby waiting for the elevator, another person comes up and pushes the button.

this has bothered me my whole life. Today, I finally spoke up. "Did you think I didn't remember to push the button?"

"uh, ... hehe."

Just the response I expected from every other person that has done this to me.

This kind of behavior will give me apoplexy.

2.11.2007
Found This Interesting Posted by Mr Awesome @ 12:19 AM


This 4.5 minute clip expresses my sentiments on the internet.

2.08.2007
This one's for Chris Posted by Amy @ 6:26 PM
Hey Chris...

I ran across a great children's CD, and since you turned me on to Ralph's World (Long live Sammy the Dog!) I wanted to share the love. The Terrible Twos.

The name of the band is "The New Amsterdams" and the lead singer, Matthew Pryor, is from a band called "The Get Up Kids." This cd is a side project as far as I can gather, after Matthew decided he wanted to take a break from making grown-up music and spend a bit more time with his kids. Not sure if you've heard of either one of these, but my kids at school love the songs.

Hope you like :-)

2.06.2007
ZANN! LOOKOUT! Posted by Amy @ 8:08 PM
Woman fakes attack, scares off intruder Tue Feb 6, 4:49 PM ET



An 80-year-old Hampden woman who was watching the Super Bowl alone faked a heart attack to scare off a man who had broken into her home and was pushing her toward the bedroom, police said.

Daniel Thanem, 45, of Winterport was arrested a short time later and charged with aggravated criminal trespass and assault. Thanem is a convicted sex offender in Alabama, police said.

The woman was watching Sunday night's Super Bowl when she spotted a man walking through her house, said Hampden police Sgt. Dan Stewart. When she asked the man what he was doing, he grabbed her from behind and began pushing her toward the bedroom.

Stewart said the woman pretended she was having a heart attack and told the intruder her heart medication was in her car in the garage. After they retrieved the medication, the man fled.

"The lady had enough common sense to keep her wits about her to fake a heart attack and avoid becoming another victim," Stewart said.

Thanem was arrested minutes later near the home by police on routine patrol.

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Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangornews.com

2.01.2007