It's Just Some Random Guy

So I guess I am a bit late to the party, but this guy's video's are fantastic.

Here is the gist of it:

A guy makes comedic movies with super hero action figures. Very, very, very funny. Please check them out. Nearly every one of the vids has a 5/5 stars. So far, I think they are all 5/5 myself. In some of the vids are references to movies like The Usual Suspects or tv shows like Lost. Even the Mac/PC commericials. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/user/ItsJustSomeRandomGuy

Story of the good samaritan: "Video shows bystanders ignoring hit-and-run victim"-AP

Read this recently in my AP RSS feed. It reminds me of all the people that passed the wounded, robbed traveler in the story of The Good Samaritan [Luke 10:30-37]

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A 78-year-old man is tossed like a rag doll by a hit-and-run driver and lies motionless on a busy city street as car after car goes by. Pedestrians gawk but do nothing. One driver stops briefly but then pulls back into traffic. A man on a scooter slowly circles the victim before zipping away....

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IGNORED_HIT_AND_RUN?SITE=CAVEN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

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Finally, LOST makes some sense.

This is a Popular Mechanics explanation of the science and mechanics of the island in Lost and how it may have the ability to bend space-time around it. Very good, very convincing.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/robotics/4266333.html?series=6

Check it out.
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Is the Internet a 'Critical Infrastructure'? Timothy Lee @ Tech Dirt says No.

http://techdirt.com/articles/20080522/1905471205.shtml

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Feeding My Friends

Well, I've done it again. For what seems the millionth time I have joined yet another Web 2.0 service. The difference: This one is useful.

Most that know me know that I am an early adopter (except for blogs of course). If there is an open beta, I'm there. But lately, I have had 2.0 fatigue.
Then I REALLY got into twitter. 'Even got a friend of mine into twitter (I'm the evangelist type). Then Twitter started going down this last week. Finally I heeded some geek advice: I tried FriendFeed, basically an Aggragator for all of my (and my friends') 2.0 apps.

Now, I have read blogs talking about Friend Feed this and FF that, but I guess it is just one of those things you have to try for yourself. Heck, I liked it so much I embedded it on my blog. Just scroll down.

-Simon
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Travis L. Cook, Renfu music vid released.

Talk about timing. Only a day and already the soon-to-be-famous friend of mine has completed another vid, this time a music video featuring the band Renfu. His best yet? Check it out for yourself on his You Tube profile or Renfu's.

Travis L. Cook. An Up-and-Coming Director

A dark comedy done by The Vicarious Company. Its director Travis L. Cook, a friend of mine, is a very promising director. Pretty good stuff here. Also, check out "The Cereal Killer."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSUfTj3pRs

Otterpops vs. Fla-Vor-Ice

It is summer...finally...
Over the last few summers, one snack has triumphed over all as my fave. The infamous Otter-Pop.
In the market, I have seen a competitor: Fla-Vor-Ice. I wondered...which was better?

Check out this website to find out and make sure to read to the end for a great punchline.

http://www.redyak.com/rants/OVF/OvF.htm

What my blog has become; Dark circles under the eyes: What causes them? - MayoClinic.com

I can't believe that I have relgated this blog to becoming another Lifehacking website. More than anything, it seems to have become a place where I post random stuff.
'Guess it is fitting with the subheading of this page.

Never one to disappoint, I noticed in the mirror dark circles under my eyes. Rather than look up the wives tale explanation with its home remedy of vegetables or peanut butter (you get the idea), I searched for a real explanation. Here is what I found.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dark-circles-under-eyes/AN00423
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Quiz candidates on science

According to Science Debate 2008, 85% of Americans want a presidential debate "on how science can be used to tackle America's major challenges. The poll found no difference between Democrats and Republicans on this question." Very interesting, and I whole-heartedly agree. But there is a problem.

Now, I do not claim to be the all-knowing science guru. I do not claim to have a complete grasp on all of the basic scientific concepts (I blame public school and my lack of drive in high school), but I have been playing catchup. I regularly read up on science and the latest discoveries (thank God for Viigo and RSS feeds). However, I am not running for President of the United States (yet).

My point: I am pretty sure that the presidential candidates lack the scientific knowledge to have such a debate. My guess is that they'll do what candidates do in any political debate: cater to the popular voice of the times. What do you think? Do the candidates have the scientific knowledge to govern this nation in a scientifically positive way?

News Item of the Day: Taco Bell's new menu goes for a cheap fill

I have never, ever, been a fan of taco bell, except of those tasty cinnamon twists. The meat always seemed a different second-class nasty that just didn't taste very good. But with food that only costs 79-99 cents and new menu items? I'm in. Check out the news item below.

http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/289828922/2008-05-13-taco-bell-value-menu_N.htm

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Link of the Day:How Gas Prices Work

Saying gas prices have gone up recently is an understatement. I think the whole issue could use detailed facts. Below is an excerpt and a link to How Stuff Works , yknow, things like gas prices.

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Gasoline is the bloodline that keeps America moving, but tracking gas prices can feel like a roller coaster ride.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HowstuffworksAutostuffDailyRssFeed/~3/288670958/gas-price.htm

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