As someone who does not get out much, I see all movies only when I rent them on DVD. So while I realize that my reviews arrive with a considerable lag for those of you in "the loop" and with "a life", I really don't give a $#$(#*%()#* )*I)E*0 what you think. Nevertheless, I am giving one huge thumbs up for the morgan Spurlock film, Supersize Me. This movie is of the calibre of Michael Moore's "Roger and Me"; biased but intelligent in its strategy to make a point. Unlike Moore's later moralizing from the pulpit where he comes across as just plain opinionated and ignorant, much like the folks he is attempting to lampoon, Spurlock wants to show that MacDonald's is a dangerous company in that it pushes dangerous fats and sugars onto overly trusting customers. He gains 25 pounds in 30 days on his total MacDonalds diet and it appears as though he is headed for liver failure. From MacDonalds food, he ingested the equivalent of 30 pounds of sugar in 30 days! Make sure you check out the bonus feature called the "Smoking French Fry" and look what happens to it after 10 weeks in a jar. Overall, this is a movie that will get people talking. If you know someone who takes their kids to MacDonalds more than once a month, then you can let them know that they might as well have a smoke with them after the meal because cigarettes can't be any worse than what their diet is doing to them. This ain't no Ben Stiller movie...
Saturday, October 02, 2004
Canadian Bullets, Dead Iraqis (ZNet Blog)
Canadian Bullets, Dead Iraqis (ZNet Blog)
Simple question for today. Do you care that a Canadian firm is exporting bullets? Follow the link, read the article, respond with a bit of insight.
Simple question for today. Do you care that a Canadian firm is exporting bullets? Follow the link, read the article, respond with a bit of insight.
Wristwatch Television
ThinkGeek :: Wristwatch Television
It's not Dick Tracy (yet), but it is getting there.
Like I need more distraction in my life. And more tv.
Could I connect my Xbox or PS2 to this? Think of the possibilities!
It's not Dick Tracy (yet), but it is getting there.
Like I need more distraction in my life. And more tv.
Could I connect my Xbox or PS2 to this? Think of the possibilities!
Friday, October 01, 2004
Oh Yeah, We Really Need This Network in Canada
For months now, I have been reading the opinions of the mildly retarded as they clamour for the addition of Fox News to our airwaves. "It's fair and balanced!", "The CRTC is censoring us!", "I'm big now and want my Fox News...and I'm gonna hold my breath until I get it".
Now, anyone with the sense God gave a lightly steamed cabbage knows that Fox is a mouthpiece for the GOP and the current administration in the U.S. A synecdoche if you will. Their transgressions against the truth run the gamut from mild to obscene. Here is yet another example of the class and quality of the Republican waterboys.
The text below, reported on Daily Kos and other sites, was from the Fox News website. One might think this was a mild prank from an intern. Except that this piece came from Carl Cameron, their chief political correspondent.
The content is mild, the humour jejune, but the intent is clear. These halfwits are supposed to be the leading news organization in the U.S. And I do use the word news with all its corporate-toadying irony.
"Rallying supporters in Tampa Friday, Kerry played up his performance in Thursday night's debate, in which many observers agreed the Massachusetts senator outperformed the president.
'Didn't my nails and cuticles look great? What a good debate!' Kerry said Friday.
With the foreign-policy debate in the history books, Kerry hopes to keep the pressure on and the sense of traction going.
Aides say he will step up attacks on the president in the next few days, and pivot somewhat to the domestic agenda, with a focus on women and abortion rights.
'It's about the Supreme Court. Women should like me! I do manicures,' Kerry said.
Kerry still trails in actual horse-race polls, but aides say his performance was strong enough to rally his base and further appeal to voters ready for a change.
'I'm metrosexual -- he's a cowboy,' the Democratic candidate said of himself and his opponent.
A 'metrosexual' is defined as an urbane male with a strong aesthetic sense who spends a great deal of time and money on his appearance and lifestyle."
I think the CRTC is just keeping vile shit off the television. But they will give in to the children on the right, who will stamp their little feet until the vodka Red Bulls run out.
Now, anyone with the sense God gave a lightly steamed cabbage knows that Fox is a mouthpiece for the GOP and the current administration in the U.S. A synecdoche if you will. Their transgressions against the truth run the gamut from mild to obscene. Here is yet another example of the class and quality of the Republican waterboys.
The text below, reported on Daily Kos and other sites, was from the Fox News website. One might think this was a mild prank from an intern. Except that this piece came from Carl Cameron, their chief political correspondent.
The content is mild, the humour jejune, but the intent is clear. These halfwits are supposed to be the leading news organization in the U.S. And I do use the word news with all its corporate-toadying irony.
"Rallying supporters in Tampa Friday, Kerry played up his performance in Thursday night's debate, in which many observers agreed the Massachusetts senator outperformed the president.
'Didn't my nails and cuticles look great? What a good debate!' Kerry said Friday.
With the foreign-policy debate in the history books, Kerry hopes to keep the pressure on and the sense of traction going.
Aides say he will step up attacks on the president in the next few days, and pivot somewhat to the domestic agenda, with a focus on women and abortion rights.
'It's about the Supreme Court. Women should like me! I do manicures,' Kerry said.
Kerry still trails in actual horse-race polls, but aides say his performance was strong enough to rally his base and further appeal to voters ready for a change.
'I'm metrosexual -- he's a cowboy,' the Democratic candidate said of himself and his opponent.
A 'metrosexual' is defined as an urbane male with a strong aesthetic sense who spends a great deal of time and money on his appearance and lifestyle."
I think the CRTC is just keeping vile shit off the television. But they will give in to the children on the right, who will stamp their little feet until the vodka Red Bulls run out.
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Fussypants Debaters
Here is a link to the Agreement on Debates used for the U.S. Presidential debates. Note that any colour pen or paper may be used to make notes, but they have to submitted ahead of time.
Iraq is in flames, and these guys are bickering over pens. Their handlers need to be drafted.
Iraq is in flames, and these guys are bickering over pens. Their handlers need to be drafted.
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Cool t-shirts
There are some really cool t-shirts at this site.
http://www.bustedtees.com/in/gawker/gm.
I particularly like the one "No one likes a vegetarian".
http://www.bustedtees.com/in/gawker/gm.
I particularly like the one "No one likes a vegetarian".
Jay Mohr's Secret To Success: Banging Tom Cruise?
Defamer: Jay Mohr's Secret To Success: Banging Tom Cruise?: " Jay Mohr was brutally (some say deservedly) roasted as part of the premise for the show (Last Comic Standing) last night. Those in attendance at the taping got treated to three competing comics blasting Mohr, with Triumph The Insult Comic Dog marking the same territory. But toastmaster Jeffrey Ross got in the best barb.
Referring to Mohr's role as a ruthless sports agent in Jerry Maguire, Ross said he 'got himself a part by using his talent, his good looks and his willingness to bang Tom Cruise.' The crowd gasped, Mohr did a huge spit take, and our handy Tivo evidences that NBC actually aired the Cruise buggery comment on primetime. Granted, no nipples were displayed on the telecast, but we're betting that the humorless, heterosexual Tom Cruise won't be giving any 'exclusive' interviews to NBC in the near future."
Referring to Mohr's role as a ruthless sports agent in Jerry Maguire, Ross said he 'got himself a part by using his talent, his good looks and his willingness to bang Tom Cruise.' The crowd gasped, Mohr did a huge spit take, and our handy Tivo evidences that NBC actually aired the Cruise buggery comment on primetime. Granted, no nipples were displayed on the telecast, but we're betting that the humorless, heterosexual Tom Cruise won't be giving any 'exclusive' interviews to NBC in the near future."
No Plane Hit the Pentagon
I have never believed that a 757 hit the Pentagon. Here is a really well done flash presentation of the relevant facts and the tell-tale photos.
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pentagonlies.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object)
Xbox: NBA Live 2005 Review
A mostly positive review from IGN. ESPN NBA 2K5 did not fair as well.
Xbox: NBA Live 2005
Xbox: NBA Live 2005
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Nintendo stock price rockets - News at GameSpot
Sony fails to inspire confidence... again.
Nintendo stock price rockets - News at GameSpot
Nintendo stock price rockets - News at GameSpot
GTR - FIA GT RACING GAME
Oh sweet mercy. My belly-button has been puckering and unpuckering all day. I can't wait to get this game.
GTR - FIA GT RACING GAME
GTR - FIA GT RACING GAME
ESPN NBA 2K5 makes fast break for retail
More on the Sega/EA battle for market share...
ESPN NBA 2K5 makes fast break for retail - PlayStation 2 News at GameSpot
ESPN NBA 2K5 makes fast break for retail - PlayStation 2 News at GameSpot
NBA Live 2005
Check out these videos of NBA Live 2005 (in stores this week!). The three point shoot-out alone will be worth the price. Incidentally, this game will be selling for $39.95 USD ($49.99 CDN) which is a price drop from last year. It seems that Sega is having an impact after all as this new EA game also has a "Lounge" which looks suspiciously similar to Sega's "Skybox/Crib."
I recommend buying the Xbox version. If Last years game is any indication, the Xbox version will have the best combination of graphical quality and frame rate.
Next Level Gaming's NBA Live 2005 Game Page
I recommend buying the Xbox version. If Last years game is any indication, the Xbox version will have the best combination of graphical quality and frame rate.
Next Level Gaming's NBA Live 2005 Game Page
Monday, September 27, 2004
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