October 2009
89 posts
Well, this is insane.
PEORIA, Ariz. (Oct. 30) — Police in a Phoenix suburb say an Iraqi immigrant has been arrested in Georgia for allegedly running down his daughter because she was becoming “too Westernized.” Police in Peoria, Ariz., are releasing few details but say 48-year-old Faleh Almaleki is in custody. They aren’t saying where he is being held. Jim Joyner, a spokesman for the U.S....
Daily Om
Considering Others Reaffirming Our Integrity
Every thought we think and every action we take has an effect on the world around us. To be aware of this is to be conscious of our impact on the people in our lives. Sometimes we just want to do what we want to do, but considering the full ramifications of our actions can be an important part of our spiritual growth and awareness. At first, being more...
Finally! Something developed for the super funny...
Comedy Central approved a new, 30m weekly sketch show showcasing comedian Nick Swardson and his unique comedic outlook. The network signed on for six episodes which will include digital shorts, man-on-the-street segments and animation inspired by the popular online character “Gay Robot.” Production will begin in November with a series debut planned for 2010. Adam Sandler’s Happy...
It's Amazing
That my body always seems to know what I need in my life. And who. I’ve realized that my body always finds a way to reject the people who come into my life that don’t belong. It’s appeared in the form of breakouts, anxiety/general agitation, stomach problems, and perhaps even several surgeries. In general, I don’t usually suffer from any of those things, so when they...
Nerina Pallot-Geek Love
Cool.
Crave Entertainment, the full-service publishing arm of FillpointSVG made a deal with Discovery Communications to develop and produce video games based on the TV shows Man vs. Wild and Deadliest Catch. Both games will be released for all current video game platforms in North America by early Spring 2010.
Watchnerdology:
Jeff and Pat call the Hasbro comment/complaint line to discuss the Buffy the Vampire Slayer board game…
So proud of Jeff and Pat for finally giving Hasbro a call! They’ve been talking about wanting to do this since our trip to Austin. As Jeff said “sometimes you just have to nut up and make a phone call.” Yes, indeed.
WatchSome video from Jared Evan’s performance at CMJ on Saturday night. He fucking rocked!
My Health Insurance Company is an Asshole.
Got a call from my surgeon’s office today, who recently removed a tumor from my body. Turns out that their office never received a referral from either my PCP or my OB/GYN, but went ahead with the surgery anyway, without the insurance company or the doctor’s office saying so much as a word to me. And now, because of one small piece of paper, the insurance company is refusing to pay...
Love Tarot
The Lovers card suggests that you have the courage to get involved, take a risk, consider a proposal or fall in love again. If you don’t put yourself out there, you won’t find what you seek. Make a choice to love or forgive. Then consider letting an outside party hook you up with a new prospect or rendezvous.
This is eerily spot on for today…
Watcheightbit:
I spent some time in Chicago and San Rafael. Enjoy.
Aww, cute! I wish it were longer. That was a fun trip.
WatchThis is awesome!! Matt McCarthy and Pete Holmes are quite a dynamic duo.
Attention Potheads: New Motivation to Change Your... →
New law passed in Minnesota that considers dirty bong water a controlled substance and open to prosecution. This might be the dumbest law ever passed, and will surely only amount to a total waste of tax payer money. How about working on Universal Health Care, lawmakers?
Fashion Forward
Apparently I missed a very interesting panel on Fashion last week at the 92nd Street Y called “The Future of Fashion.” The panel included Ashley Olsen, Isaac Mizrahi, and Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan and was moderated by Glamour’s Cindi Leive.
My favorite excerpt from the evening:
CL: Do you see Michelle Obama having an effect on fashion? RG: She has had impact...
amircohen:
Animal - Miike Snow
Been singing...
(annagrimm:michaeldempster)
Clipse ft. Cam’ron...
YAY! Glenn Eichler!
The existing first-look deal between Lionsgate and independent film and TV production company Olive Productions, established by Steve Buscemi, Stanley Tucci and Wren Arthur, has a 30m animated comedy pilot for TBS called Good and Evel. This family comedy is created by Glenn Eichler (The Colbert Report) and will utilize the voice talents of Tucci and Buscemi as twin brothers Jack Good and Bo Evel....
FUCK YEAH.
IFC picked up all three seasons (53 total episodes) of Arrested Development from Twentieth Television. Arrested Development premieres on IFC October 25 at 10p where the network will air two back-to-back episodes on Sundays at 10p and also on Tuesdays at 9p during the network’s Automat four-hour programming block.
WatchJosh Ruben does it again! Gale Beggy gets topical, with the help of the very funny and talented Brian Murphy. I LOVE THIS VIDEO.
Joking.
patrickcassels:
The Coen Brothers’ A Serious Man is one of my favorite movies of 2009, but it’s also been the most perplexing. I’m still not entirely sure what, exactly, the movie is about. But after reading the last sentences of a dozen or so reviews, it seems critics agree one one thing:
“The punch line is a little different, but you know the joke. And it’s on you, of course.” —A.O. Scott,...
Watchjoshmohrer:
dangurewitch:
Pixar Intro Parody, written by Sam and I. The real credit goes to Mike Ritchie for the CGI animation and Carl Sondrol for the score. As a massive Pixar fan, this one makes me particularly happy. Digg it.
WOW. Top 5 CH-Original of all time.
I am so impressed by this! It’s pretty awesome.
An Excellent Poem, Courtesy of Bahar (And Her Dad)
Comes The Dawn By Veronica A. Shoffstall
After a while you learn The subtle difference between Holding a hand and chaining a soul And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning And company doesn’t always mean security.
And you begin to learn That kisses aren’t contracts And presents aren’t promises And you begin to accept your defeats With your head up and your eyes ahead With the...
Daily Om
Doing Things Slowly
Life can often feel like it’s zipping by in fast forward. We feel obliged to accelerate our own speed along with it, until our productivity turns into frenzied accomplishment. We find ourselves cramming as much activity as possible into the shortest periods of time. We disregard our natural rhythms because it seems we have to just to keep up. In truth, rushing never gets you...
Brett and Stephanie
Are having a baby!!! My friend Brett just called to tell me that he and his new wife are pregnant! I’m so so happy for them and can’t wait to babysit for the little poop machine! OH MY GOD, when did my friends become adults?!?
Judge refuses to marry an interracial couple. But... →
This guy should be disbarred. An excerpt: “I’m not a racist. I just don’t believe in mixing the races that way,” Bardwell told the Associated Press on Thursday. “I have piles and piles of black friends. They come to my home, I marry them, they use my bathroom. I treat them just like everyone else.”
Jared Evan “Window”
And an article...
Hmph. I like it.
Premium network Showtime gave an approval nod to John Wells Productions for a one-hour pilot based on the British drama series, Shameless headlined by William H. Macy. Wells and the UK series creator Paul Abbot will write the US version as well as executive produce the pilot. Production begins in December and it will be co-produced with Warner Bros. Television. The UK version was based on...
What Coca-Cola Does To Your Body
johnzanussi:
jayrobinson:
In the first 10 minutes, 10 teaspoons of sugar enters in to your body, which is 100% of your daily-recommended intake. Instead of vomiting, phosphoric acid helps keep the sugar in your system.
After about 20 minutes, your blood sugar hits the roof and your body cannot produce enough insulin to bring your blood sugar down so your liver has to help out and responds by...
Watchsamreich:
“Balloon Boy Gets Scolded,” written and performed by us just now. Sorry this took so long. Digg it.
HAHA Dan and Sam truly flex their theatrical muscles in this touching piece of performance art. I love it!!