Archive for November, 2006

Paperback Believer

Posted by Tony on November 29th, 2006

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCTni8Zpm34

John Lennon and Michael Nesmith. Ringo Starr and Mickey Dolenz. George Harrison and Davy Jones. Paul McCartney and Peter Tork. I only wish this had happened in real life.

Snoop in the Doghouse

Posted by Gary on November 28th, 2006

Apparently Mr. Dog has had another run-in with authorities this evening.  Seems that after performing on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno… No, seriously.  Stop laughing!  It’s not that funny.  What, just because Leno’s demo averages 60+ doesn’t mean they don’t get into a little gangsta once in a while.
Anyway, after performing on the show, [...]

Snappy little little link previews

Posted by Gary on November 27th, 2006

Hey, I just added a new little feature to TubaPants from an upstart search site called Snap.com.  With Snap Preview Anywhere, when you mouseover any of the links on our blog, a little preview of the link will appear.
It’s simple and free to add to your website or blog, just a line of javascript in [...]

Possible browser password vulnerability

Posted by Gary on November 24th, 2006

USA Today reports that the latest version of Firefox (and Internet Explorer) may have a bug that allows nefarious types to get access to your saved usernames and passwords. Just so you know.
Technorati Tags: Firefox, Internet Explorer

The ‘Kramer’ story

Posted by Gary on November 22nd, 2006

Well, everyone (including us) had mention of the Michael Richards (aka ‘Kramer‘) incident all over the net this week. But the award for the best headline has to go to the blog “Reasons You Will Hate Me” for this gem:
This racism is making me thirsty. 
Technorati Tags: Michael Richards, Kramer

Keep the ‘Net Neutral

Posted by Gary on November 22nd, 2006

There’s been a great deal of debate about the concept of Net Neutrality on the interweb. Here’s a fantastically clear and simple explanation of Net Neutrality via video - from the nice people at PublicKnowledge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9jHOn0EW8U

Technorati Tags: Net Neutrality

I’m going to hell…

Posted by Gary on November 21st, 2006

The most hysterically sacrilegious photo ever.  Courtesy of the fine folks at YesButNoButYes.
I won’t even post the photo for fear of being struck down.

It’s good to have dreams

Posted by Gary on November 21st, 2006

So what if you’re a convicted rapist who bit a guy’s ear off in your previous occupation? Can’t a guy get a second chance? How about as a gigolo?
Yea, Mike Tyson is looking to turn things around by becoming an “escort” at Heidi Fleiss‘ new legal brothel for the ladies in Nevada.
Says Mr. [...]

Hooray for candy snot!

Posted by Gary on November 21st, 2006

This is utterly disgusting… and the dream candy for us kids that grew up with ‘Garbage Pail Kids’.  It’s Hose Nose Candy.
“The package says the candy contains just 83 calories. But that will be reduced to virtually zero if you throw up, which is somewhat likely.”
Technorati Tags: Hose Nose Candy

Controlled chaos traffic experiment

Posted by Gary on November 20th, 2006

This is intriguing… several European cities are experimenting with doing away with all traffic signs and letting the people police themselves, essentially.
Surprisingly, it appears to be working. In the areas that have had the new system in place for a while, accidents are down.
While I fully understand the theories behind it, I’m skeptical that [...]

Some Of His Best Friends Are Black

Posted by Matt on November 20th, 2006

You might remember Michael Richards from his star making turn as Stanley the janitor in UHF. You might better remember him as Kramer from a little sit-com called “Seinfeld“. What you might not remember him from is his stand-up act (which is apparently what all former actors do these days, while waiting for [...]

PlayStation 3 Is In Your Head; Killing Your Brains

Posted by Tony on November 17th, 2006

A man from West Bend, WI, runs headfirst into a light pole in order to secure himself a PlayStation 3.
A woman in Austin, TX, decides to wait in line for a PlayStation 3 even though she knows next to nothing about the system. Actual quote: “I heard this was going to be good.”
Homeless men in [...]

Deal or No Deal online

Posted by Gary on November 16th, 2006

You either love it or hate it… and now you can love it or hate it online. The phenomenon that is Deal or No Deal is now online in flash game format. Like we needed another way to waste time at work.
Courtesy of Kevin over @ Incompetech.
Technorati Tags: Deal or No Deal, Incompetech

Holiday parade balloons grounded

Posted by Gary on November 16th, 2006

Courtesy of my friend Andy, here are the three funniest words you are likely to hear all week:
“National Helium Shortage“
Turns out, this is actually kinda serious. It’s grounded the four giant balloons in our little ol’ holiday parade here in Green Bay, and is impacting folks around the country. Who knew?
Did some research on [...]