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Paranoia. Hypochondria. Delusions of Grandeur.


3.31.2005  

Mother, there is no other

Aw hell yeah

posted by Christopher Null | 4:53 PM
 

What I'm listening to...



Brobdingnagian Bards - Music

SWEET!

/sarcasm

posted by Christopher Null | 4:13 PM


3.30.2005  

Kung Fu Teacher Beats Up Students

posted by Christopher Null | 6:46 PM
 

I for one am SHOCKED.

Yahoo! News - Comdex Cancelled Again

posted by Christopher Null | 6:40 PM


3.29.2005  

So cruel, yet so satisfying.

A Week of Kindness Blog: Laura K. Krishna is a Plagiarist.

posted by Christopher Null | 6:54 PM


3.26.2005  

Latest online obsession

Blokus.com

posted by Christopher Null | 5:22 PM


3.25.2005  

Title says it all.

glumbert.com | media | Dance, White Boy, Dance

posted by Christopher Null | 1:50 PM


3.24.2005  

LOOK CLOSER (at the pic)



Three Sudan resolutions to be discussed by SC -

[update: Al-Jazeera has since changed the photo on the page]

posted by Christopher Null | 6:54 PM
 

Wendy's Red Chili

Ingredients for 6 servings:
3 lb Beef Boneless Round Steak; *
1 ea Human Finger
1 c Onion; Finely Chopped, 1 lg
4 ea Cloves Garlic;Finely Chopped
1/4 c Vegetable Oil
2 c Tomato Puree
2 tb Red Chiles; Ground, To Taste
1 ts Cumin Seed; Ground
1 ts Coriander; Ground
4 ea Anaheim Chiles; **
4 ea Jalapeno Chiles; **
GARNISHES
1 x Cheddar Cheese; Shredded
1 x Flour Tortillas
1 x Pinto Beans; Cooked


Instructions:
* Round Steak should be cut into 1-inch cubes. ** Peppers should be seeded and chopped. Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic in 4-quart Dutch oven until beef is brown. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese, tortillas and beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, about 2 hours. Serve with cheese, tortillas, and beans. Add additional finger to taste.

Wendy's diner finds human finger in her chili

posted by Christopher Null | 9:32 AM


3.23.2005  

Slashdotted again... it's sweet, but it hurts.

Slashdot | A History of Portable Computing

posted by Christopher Null | 9:47 AM


3.22.2005  

9/10 on Rush, average 5.1 seconds... because they put all this crap "Mahogany Rush" in there...

GAME scenta - what's that song?

posted by Christopher Null | 9:52 AM


3.21.2005  

Wow... "We don't have money to keep our site up and running, but by golly we can afford lawyers!"

: "Filing a chargeback or dispute with your bank will result in legal action against you."

/not a user of iBackups anyway

posted by Christopher Null | 10:18 PM
 

All my wit and wisdom rocks the Wall Street Journal today.

WSJ.com - What to Pack on Your Next Vacation

posted by Christopher Null | 1:16 PM


3.18.2005  

More than meets the eye, yo.

breakdancing transformers

posted by Christopher Null | 6:40 PM


3.17.2005  

Yeah, I ROCK Progressive Farmer magazine!

Progressive Farmer: Make The BEST CALL

posted by Christopher Null | 8:30 PM
 

Unsurprising: The top three questions asked of editors at High Times magazine.

News & Features | High and mighty

posted by Christopher Null | 9:44 AM


3.16.2005  

Well, two of them are mine...

amaztype

posted by Christopher Null | 6:26 PM
 

Where'd that notebook computer come from? Here!

Mobile PC - Features - The Birth of the Notebook

posted by Christopher Null | 10:20 AM


3.13.2005  

posted by Christopher Null | 8:39 PM
 

Make sure you read the 59 questions -- and note who ended up buying it.

eBay item 5563490518 (Ends Mar-12-05 19:34:43 PST) - TIME MACHINE ! For Time Travel ? very low reserve

posted by Christopher Null | 8:36 PM
 

This made me laugh so hard I cried. I can't explain it. Maybe it's the having kids thing.

Free Possessed Playschool Talking Barbeque-Sorry it is gone

posted by Christopher Null | 12:52 PM


3.12.2005  

Lightning bolt, the remix.

Cowicide's Dungeons & Dragons Role Player Slayer Remix Video

posted by Christopher Null | 1:01 PM


3.11.2005  

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I enter into evidence these telling lyrics:

It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes,
You're paralyzed

'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
And no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller, thriller night
You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight

You hear the door slam and realize there's nowhere left to run
You feel the cold hand and wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You close your eyes and hope that this is just imagination
But all the while you hear the creature creepin' up behind
You're out of time

'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
There ain't no second chance against the thing with forty eyes
You know it's thriller, thriller night
You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight

Night creatures call
And the dead start to walk in their masquerade
There's no escapin' the jaws of the alien this time
(they're open wide)
This is the end of your life

They're out to get you, there's demons closing in on every side
They will possess you unless you change the number on your dial
Now is the time for you and I to cuddle close together
All thru the night I'll save you from the terrors on the screen,
I'll make you see

That it's a thriller, thriller night
'Cause I can thrill you more than any ghost would dare to try
Girl, this is thriller, thriller night
So let me hold you tight and share a killer, diller, chiller,
Thriller here tonight

posted by Christopher Null | 12:56 PM


3.10.2005  

Dishwasher poached salmon...

Fond du Lac Reporter - Dishwasher cooking?

posted by Christopher Null | 4:06 PM


3.08.2005  

I'm going to go ahead and give you a B+. (MUST SEE VIDEO)

Numa Numa Class

posted by Christopher Null | 10:25 PM
 

Averaging about 0.34 seconds at 10:20 PM.

steriley.com - Stephen Riley's Personal Web Site - Click the dot

posted by Christopher Null | 10:21 PM


3.07.2005  

"Circuits" bites the dust.

Poynter Online - Forums

posted by Christopher Null | 8:16 PM
 

If this is your job, I feel so sorry for you.

Personal Match Maker for Executive

posted by Christopher Null | 5:04 PM


3.05.2005  

Fascinting site, with over 2,000 board games rated.

BoardGameGeek

A Game called Puerto Rico is #1: The players are plantation owners in Puerto Rico in the days when the ships had sails. Growing up to five different kind of crops: Corn, Indigo, Coffee, Sugar and Tobacco, they must try to run their business more efficiently than their close competitors. A unique game system let the players choose the order of the phases in each turn, and the player who understand to employ these most effectively, will win the game.

posted by Christopher Null | 12:04 PM


3.04.2005  

OUT: "The other white meat" IN: "Don't be blah"

The Other White Meat Banishes Blah With New Consumer Campaign
Don't be blah.(TM) Brings Fresh Approach to Pork


DES MOINES, Iowa, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- With brand recognition that any marketer would envy, the National Pork Board today announced a new marketing campaign that builds on the success of Pork. The Other White Meat(R) to position pork as a contemporary mealtime option for busy families. The well- known tagline moves to brand status and Don't be blah. becomes the new tagline, in a clever campaign that reminds people everyday meals don't need to be boring.

The campaign pokes fun at the 'same old' recipe rotation featured nightly on so many American dinner tables, while enticing television, radio, print and online audiences with anything-but-boring pork meals.

'Pork. The Other White Meat, which repositioned the meat as a healthy protein source, has become synonymous with pork in the 17 years since it was introduced,' said Steve Murphy, chief executive officer of the National Pork Board. 'Don't be blah. is our new rallying cry for pork. It's the ultimate solution for dinner decision-makers to escape their recipe rut.'

Multi-Tiered Effort

Don't be blah is a national campaign with heavy-up testing in six diverse markets across the country: Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Denver, Philadelphia and Sacramento. The integrated effort will feature print, radio, television and online advertising as well as supermarket and food service programs and public relations.

Reaching the Cook

In 2004, the National Pork Board conducted research that identified a segment of the population who aspire to be better cooks, but lack inspiration and confidence. According to the findings, this group of urban women 25 - 49 years old, many with children under 17 at home, doesn't often think about pork and how it fits within their hectic, family-focused lives.

"Our campaign targets these busy individuals to change the way they view pork. We want to be a part of their everyday life, versus a special occasion meal," said Murphy.

Don't be blah.

Each Don't be blah. element is different in execution yet linked together by the unexpected and humorous take on everyday life. The executions for this campaign are anything but blah.

Two :30 second television spots kicked off the campaign airing on Oscar night (February 27) in the six test markets. People can see them in Wal-Mart Supercenters throughout the country and on TheOtherWhiteMeat.com.

The first dramatic spot, "Forbidden Love" tells of a love story between Pork Loin and Apricot - and the Lord Chicken Breast who forbids the romance. "Destiny on the High Sea," the second television spot, spoofs a familiar boat story. Captain Pork Cutlet and Ginger, a ginger root, star in this dramatic twist of fortune.

The national umbrella for the Don't be blah. launch includes the aforementioned TV spots, an online campaign, and a variety of print ads. The print ads will appear in leading consumer magazines such as People, Cooking Light, Good Housekeeping, Reader's Digest and Weight Watchers. "In Memoriam" notes the passing of Ethelda Shelton's long-lived tuna chow mein casserole. "Dinner Contract" provides a form for mothers to pledge new meal options featuring The Other White Meat in exchange for better table manners.

The online campaign will feature ad units that stream the two TV spots, as well as several different "push to talk" executions. This "push to talk" technology allows users to place humorous phone calls to friends and family with a prerecorded voice message encouraging them to shake up their mealtime routine.

TheOtherWhiteMeat.com also has a revamped look to match the Don't be blah. campaign's fun, unexpected attitude. The site links all the campaign elements together in a unique, tabloid-esque approach.

In the six test markets, the Don't be blah. campaign will have a strong radio presence. The four: 60 second spots include such fictitious scenarios as an emergency caller with unexpected in-laws coming for dinner and a funeral director eulogizing a mother's macaroni chicken pie and meatloaf salad.

Dallas-based The Richards Group is the branding agency taking The Other White Meat to this bold, new level.

Pork Checkoff

The mission of the National Pork Board is to generate added value to the U.S. Pork production industry by creating and executing forward-looking promotion, research and consumer information programs based on principles reflecting its investors commitment to quality, innovation and stewardship.

posted by Christopher Null | 10:07 AM


3.03.2005  

Received:

Hi Chris, saw your post on the Net on Boing Boing.
I'm from Malaysia, and you see these negative blurbs occasionally. What the pirates do, is that they take the blurbs directly from rottentomatoes.com, and they really can't tell if it's a positive or negative review. Or maybe they just don't care. My guess is, they're probably have a poor grasp of English. If you compare the quotes on the covers to the reviews on RT, you'll find that they'll match up exactly. If nothing else, you know now that DVD pirates use Rotten Tomatoes! Cheers, Ray Quah

posted by Christopher Null | 7:57 PM
 

Bid early, bid often. While you're at it, marvel at Tawny's grasp of posting ability and basic grammar skills.

eBay item 5561537389 (Ends Mar-05-05 14:32:36 PST) - Tawny Peaks breast implant autographed! LOOK!!!

posted by Christopher Null | 10:52 AM


3.02.2005  

James 'Kibo' Parry sends these fine photos of a Malaysian bootleg DVD cover in...

Why he bought Superbabies on DVD I'll never know, but...

here we go:





Note the line at the top...



Whether it's a language issue or refreshing ironic honesty on the part of the bootleggers, I'll never know... but in any case, we at filmcritic.com are flattered (especially Pete, who was the only critic brave enough to sit through the film).

Here's Pete's original review.

Thanks, Kibo!

posted by Christopher Null | 9:30 PM
 

Interesting: Barbara Stanwyck is Elaine Benes's mother.

IMDb :: Boards :: Barbara Stanwyck

posted by Christopher Null | 8:36 PM
 

Excellent headline! (This is a news story, not a porn site.)

Get this off my penis!

Thanks, Kibo!

posted by Christopher Null | 5:16 PM
 

Always love the Boing Boing shout-outs

Boing Boing: Chris Null on finger ring cutters

posted by Christopher Null | 2:30 PM


3.01.2005  

How to Destroy the Earth (seriously)

posted by Christopher Null | 11:08 PM

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