"Finally unleashed from a much-publicized rights dispute between Fox and Warner Bros., “Watchmen” is less a fully realized comicbook epic than a sturdy feat of dramatic compression. Fans of Alan Moore’s landmark graphic novel, concerning a ring of Gotham superheroes brought out of retirement by an impending nuclear threat, will thrill to every pulpy line of dialogue and bloody act of retribution retained in director Zack Snyder’s slavishly faithful adaptation. But auds unfamiliar with Moore’s brilliantly bleak, psychologically subversive fiction may get lost amid all the sinewy exposition and multiple flashbacks. After a victorious opening weekend, the pic’s B.O. future looks promising but less certain."
oooof... I don't know what's worse.... struggling to get through this review or the nervous feeling that I now have, hoping Watchmen doesn't suck
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26 February, 2009
23 February, 2009
19 February, 2009
my secret.
i dedicate this to.....someone really RADical
I remember all the things she did before.
I remember all the times she cried.
I remember all the things you promised her,
and no one heard.
I remember all the times you lied.
Don't meddle with the heart,
or meddle with the mind,
or meddle with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
So don't go messing with the heart,
or messing with the mind,
or messing with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
You don't know what she hides.
She still remembers like it's yesterday.
She still remembers you so well.
She still remembers all the things you swore,
forever more.
She still remembers but won't tell.
'Cause she's a mixed up girl,
in a mixed up world,
and you know she don't mean any harm.
So please understand,
if you take her hand
you'll get much more than you bargained for.
Don't meddle with the heart,
or meddle with the mind,
or meddle with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
So don't go messing with the heart,
or messing with the mind,
or messing with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
Don't meddle with the heart,
or meddle with the mind,
or meddle with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
So don't go messing with the heart,
or messing with the mind,
or messing with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
Don't meddle with the heart,
or meddle with the mind,
or meddle with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
So don't go messing with the heart,
or messing with the mind,
or messing with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
I remember all the things she did before.
I remember all the times she cried.
I remember all the things you promised her,
and no one heard.
I remember all the times you lied.
Don't meddle with the heart,
or meddle with the mind,
or meddle with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
So don't go messing with the heart,
or messing with the mind,
or messing with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
You don't know what she hides.
She still remembers like it's yesterday.
She still remembers you so well.
She still remembers all the things you swore,
forever more.
She still remembers but won't tell.
'Cause she's a mixed up girl,
in a mixed up world,
and you know she don't mean any harm.
So please understand,
if you take her hand
you'll get much more than you bargained for.
Don't meddle with the heart,
or meddle with the mind,
or meddle with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
So don't go messing with the heart,
or messing with the mind,
or messing with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
Don't meddle with the heart,
or meddle with the mind,
or meddle with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
So don't go messing with the heart,
or messing with the mind,
or messing with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
Don't meddle with the heart,
or meddle with the mind,
or meddle with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
So don't go messing with the heart,
or messing with the mind,
or messing with the things that are inside.
You don't know what you'll find,
you don't know what she hides.
:)
This is dedicated to everyone who enjoys bashing my religion- but is immediately offended by me bringing up theirs, or lack thereof. Open Your Eyes.
The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday
Morning
Commentary.
My confession:
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it
does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful
lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees.. I don't feel threatened. I
don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are: Christmas
trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say,
'Merry Christmas' to me. I don't think they are slighting me or
getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it It
shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrati ng this happy time
of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on
display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu If people
want a cr�e che, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few
hundred yards away.
I don 't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think
Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think
people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around,
period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an
explicitly atheist country. I can't fi nd it in the Constitution and I
don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we
should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as we
understand Him? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But
there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came
from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is
a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny,
it's intended to get you thinking.
Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane
Clayson
asked her 'How could God let something like this happen?' (regarding
Katrina) Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response.
She said, 'I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are,
but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get
out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the
gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect
God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us
alone?'
In light of recent events... terrorists attack, school shootings, etc.
I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her
body found a few years ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our
schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the
Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not
steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.
Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they
misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we
might damage their self-esteem (Dr Spock's son committed suicide). We
said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said OK.
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why
they
don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother the m to kill
strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it
out. I think20it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the
world's going to hell Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but
question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send 'jokes' through
e-mail and they spread like wildfire but when you start sending messages
regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny how lewd,
crude, vulgar and obscen e articles pass freely through cyberspace, but
public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing yet?
Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many
on
your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what
they
will think of you for sending it.
Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us
than what God thinks of us.
Pass it on if you think it has merit. If not then just discard it...
no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process,
don't sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in.
My Best Regards, Honestly and respectfully,
Ben Stein
Nothing says I love you like flowers! Find a florist near you now.
The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday
Morning
Commentary.
My confession:
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it
does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful
lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees.. I don't feel threatened. I
don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are: Christmas
trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say,
'Merry Christmas' to me. I don't think they are slighting me or
getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it It
shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrati ng this happy time
of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on
display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu If people
want a cr�e che, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few
hundred yards away.
I don 't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think
Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think
people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around,
period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an
explicitly atheist country. I can't fi nd it in the Constitution and I
don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we
should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as we
understand Him? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But
there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came
from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is
a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny,
it's intended to get you thinking.
Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane
Clayson
asked her 'How could God let something like this happen?' (regarding
Katrina) Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response.
She said, 'I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are,
but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get
out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the
gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect
God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us
alone?'
In light of recent events... terrorists attack, school shootings, etc.
I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her
body found a few years ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our
schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the
Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not
steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.
Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they
misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we
might damage their self-esteem (Dr Spock's son committed suicide). We
said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said OK.
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why
they
don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother the m to kill
strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it
out. I think20it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the
world's going to hell Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but
question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send 'jokes' through
e-mail and they spread like wildfire but when you start sending messages
regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny how lewd,
crude, vulgar and obscen e articles pass freely through cyberspace, but
public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing yet?
Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many
on
your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what
they
will think of you for sending it.
Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us
than what God thinks of us.
Pass it on if you think it has merit. If not then just discard it...
no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process,
don't sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in.
My Best Regards, Honestly and respectfully,
Ben Stein
Nothing says I love you like flowers! Find a florist near you now.
18 February, 2009
17 February, 2009
creepy.sexy.kool.
Fever Ray "If I Had a Heart"
this video just made one of my childhood dreams come true. when i went to Disney World with all my little families and we rode on the Haunted Mansion Ride and all I wanted to do was leave my rotating/moving seat and walk into the world of the ghosts-twirling each other around and around in the huge candle-lit ballroom.... I can only imagine that if that world were actually real...this video is what it would be like...
this video just made one of my childhood dreams come true. when i went to Disney World with all my little families and we rode on the Haunted Mansion Ride and all I wanted to do was leave my rotating/moving seat and walk into the world of the ghosts-twirling each other around and around in the huge candle-lit ballroom.... I can only imagine that if that world were actually real...this video is what it would be like...
14 February, 2009
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12 February, 2009
the best damn hybrid i've ever seen
hybrid video of kittens inspired by david at the dentist.... oh my :( hahahah
2009 is a bust
Honestly everyone... what the hell is going on? It's only February and instead of a fresh, crisp, bright new outlook - people are committing suicide left and right, murdering people in mindless bar fights, dying of cancer, elementary students are shooting each other in the back of the head "execution style" and hanging each other to death in school bathrooms, people are stabbing each other outside of the dollar store for bumping their cars with shopping carts, men are being dragged 17 miles through nyc with the only recognizable part of him left being his iphone.....
shit...where is Joel Stein to make all of this somehow seems hi-larious.....
Killing of gay student was 'execution'
Dad accused of selling daughter for beer pleads not guilty
Death threats for Octuplets Mom
Man dragged 17 miles through NYC
shit...where is Joel Stein to make all of this somehow seems hi-larious.....
Killing of gay student was 'execution'
Dad accused of selling daughter for beer pleads not guilty
Death threats for Octuplets Mom
Man dragged 17 miles through NYC
11 February, 2009
little bunny foo foo
hopping through the forrest....scooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head!
kittens inspired by kittens
this is the funniest thing... in other news...I've cried twice today..... once in the wee hours of the morning out of frustration and this time because this shiz iz so damn funniezz!!!!
10 February, 2009
06 February, 2009
04 February, 2009
I've been thinking about Organ Donors
So, I was thinking about this the other day and perhaps I am completely off base however.... Is it ethical to be a registered organ donor if you are an alcoholic, a smoker, a drug addict or if you suffer from diseases that could affect possible organs to be donated? What if you have a severe history of heart problems in your family - and you are an organ donor? I guess you know... receiving an organ from someone else always poses a risk as do all medical procedures. I don't think there are really any rules/regulations.... right? I am genuinely curious if anyone knows....
03 February, 2009
the Mae Shi remix...
sorry ya'll i had to do it...i can't stop squealing "are you proooffeeessiiioooonuuulllll"
holy geez, this car has got my knickers are in a twist...
MORE PICTURES OF CADILLAC CONVERJ
Cadillac just took the wraps off a new concept based on the Chevy Volt's "Voltec" drivetrain (that's a new moniker, by the way). The angular coupe is called the Converj and it is drop-dead gorgeous. With styling that is instantly recognizable as Cadillac, Bob Lutz told us at the press conference that the car was designed to be aesthetically pleasing on its own. It's just a great shape that holds great promise. Lutz and Co. referred to the Converj as the "CADILLAC OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES" and even if that sounds trite, it could well bring Cadillac back to the top of the luxury car heap, with a solid foundation of SRX and CTS below it.
Like the Chevrolet Volt, GM says the Converj will be able to travel up to 40 miles on electricity alone, and it will have a small helper motor to help drivers avoid "range anxiety." That's the term for the fear of running out of charge when you're still miles away from your final destination. As Lutz pointed out, you can't run down to the gas station for a 5-gallon can of electricity. There's a lengthy press release after the jump with plenty of stats. All we can say is that we'd love to hear that that the Converj is going into production tomorrow, but the reality of GM's current financial situation probably means they won't be able to make any firm commitments for awhile. Hit the jump to view video of the live unveiling.
PRESS RELEASE
CONVERJ: THE "CADILLAC" OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Luxury coupe concept continues GM's leadership in the electrification of the automobile
DETROIT – General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form of luxury transportation, with the Cadillac Converj Concept. The Cadillac Converj was developed as a well-appointed grand touring coupe with a bold design and a host of interactive technology.
The four-passenger Converj concept is intended to show how GM's revolutionary electric propulsion technology – called Voltec – can power a luxury coupe with a typically Cadillac "no compromises" design. The technology enables up to 40 miles of gas- and emissions-free electric driving with extended-range capability of hundreds of miles.
Bob Lutz, GM's vice chairman of Global Product Development, said the Converj concept has production substance. "It's a logical extension of our plan to reinvent the automobile," he said. "It clearly shows what a Cadillac electric vehicle could look like, and clearly indicates that global luxury customers can have a car that has both strong design and electric propulsion with a total range of hundreds of anxiety-free miles."
Cadillac's extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) concept has a new body style that is an evolution of the brand's traditional Art and Science design theme. An aggressive, forward-leaning arc profile is the foundation for the sporting stance. And more than a Cadillac in form, Converj is also intended to be a Cadillac in substance, with the premium materials, technology and driving dynamics that are hallmarks of the brand.
Voltec – innovative propulsion technology
The Cadillac Converj's Voltec electric propulsion system is made up of a 16-kWh, T-shaped battery, an electric drive unit, and a four-cylinder engine-generator. It uses electricity as its primary source to drive the car.
A thermally managed battery pack contains more than 220 lithium-ion cells that provide the primary power to drive the Converj electrically up to 40 miles without using fuel or producing tailpipe emissions. The battery is integrated into the Converj's chassis and stores electricity from the grid when the vehicle is plugged in. It takes less than three hours to recharge the battery at 240V, or about eight hours from a 120V outlet.
When the battery's energy is low, the Converj seamlessly switches to extended-range mode. During this secondary level of operation, electricity needed to power the vehicle is created on-board by a flex-fuel-powered engine that operates much like a home generator to create electricity. The engine-generator ensures a constant supply of power for hundreds of miles until the car is refueled or plugged in to recharge the battery. This extended-range mode eliminates the range anxiety that comes with driving pure electric vehicles that offer no backup power when the battery charge is low.
Whether in electric or extended-range mode, the Converj is propelled all the time by an electric drive unit. It converts electrical energy from the battery or the engine-generator into mechanical energy to drive the front wheels. It also delivers 273 lb.-ft. (370 Nm) of instant torque, for a quick launch, and 120 kW of power. The top speed is 100 mph.
There is no compromise in vehicle performance in either mode of operation. To enhance the ride feel, the Converj also features GM's Magnetic Ride Control; and for even greater efficiency, energy during braking is captured and stored in the battery.
Pure Cadillac design
There's no mistaking the Converj for anything but a Cadillac, according to Lutz. "An aggressive, forward-leaning profile hints at a new, progressive theme and proportion in Cadillac's design evolution," he says. "The new proportion showcases a uniquely shaped, modern vision of a personal luxury 2+2."
The overall shape is reinforced by a prominent, sweeping body line with large, 21-inch (front) and 22-inch (rear) wheels pushed to the edges of the body. The Converj exterior is painted a dark silver tri-coat that GM designers dubbed "Reaction."
An all-glass roof incorporates solar panels that help offset power drain from the vehicle's accessories. Additionally, several aerodynamic and design efficiencies were incorporated to enhance the driving range, including:
A full under-vehicle cover (belly pan)
Minimal grille openings that reduce drag at the front of the vehicle
Low-profile rearview cameras replace conventional outside mirrors to reduce drag
Wheels are shaped to push air outward for smoother body side airflow
The Converj also incorporates vertical headlamp and taillamp elements, with light pipe technology.
"Vertical lamps are Cadillac signatures and the Converj builds on the brand's light pipe technology with bolder light emitting diode (LED) and high-intensity discharge elements front and rear," said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. "There is also a unique daylight light 'spear' at the top of the headlamps."
Luxury meets technology inside
The Converj's interior has advanced features and luxurious appointments blending efficiency and environmental consciousness. The 2+2 configuration is trimmed in contrasting Winter White synthetic suede – including the top of the instrument panel – and Midnight Black leather, with polished aluminum and wood grain accents. Renewable materials are used throughout such as wool-blend carpeting, a headliner made from silk, suede made from post-industrial content and more.
A technologically advanced driver center increases efficiency and reduces the draw on the battery. Features include:
New, organic light-emitting diode technology used on reconfigurable instrument cluster
Touch-screen navigation, climate, center-stack controls and audio systems
Adjustable, overhead white ambient lighting
Unique "power on" sequence featuring blue-lit console graphics
Screen displays for features including regenerative braking, battery charge level and power output
No inside rearview or outside mirrors; cameras provide surrounding images on a screen placed high on the instrument panel for a full, panoramic view
Push-button ignition and power-folding front seats
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 252,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 34 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Vehicle type:
2-door, front-wheel-drive 2+2 coupe
Category:
extended-range electric vehicle
Chassis:
independent McPherson struts, front magnetic ride, compound crank twist axle rear, four-wheel disc brakes, full regenerative brakes to maximize energy capture, electric power-assist steering
Seating capacity:
four
Performance
Top speed (mph / km/h):
100 / 161
EV range, city and highway (miles):
Up to 40, based on EPA cycle
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm):
108 / 2742
Length (in / mm):
182 / 4620
Width (in / mm):
74 / 1883
Height (in / mm):
55 / 1386
Battery system
Type:
lithium-ion (w/ liquid-controlled thermal management system)
Energy (kWh):
16
Charge time:
Less than 3 hours at 240V/8 hours at 120V
Electric drive unit
Power (kW):
120
Torque (lb-ft / Nm):
273 / 370
Exterior
Tire size:
specially developed low rolling resistance tires on 21- and 22-inch forged aluminum wheels
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
02 February, 2009
Superbowl Spots...my faves
Budweiser “Clydsdale Circus” directed by Joe Pytka
Cash4Gold.com “Goodbye Gold” directed by Bryan Buckley....and might i add BUHAHAHAHHA
Doritos “Snowglobe” directed by “snackstrong competition”
Alec in Huluwood
Cash4Gold.com “Goodbye Gold” directed by Bryan Buckley....and might i add BUHAHAHAHHA
Doritos “Snowglobe” directed by “snackstrong competition”
Alec in Huluwood
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