The Actors on Family Guy are so talented ...

Yeah, I know, not a huge news flash but sometimes we forget the talent behind the voices. Saw this on TV last night, had to share:



Wrong, yes. Funny as hell, also yes.

Want an alternative to your regular search engine?

Been meaning to post these for a while ... been playing around with them both to see how much I like them.

I have two new items for you, one is a visual search engine and one will allow you to create a link for generating buzz on any topic you like.

First up is Spezify.
This is called a 'visual search engine' which means that the results come back in a more visual layout. This is actually really useful for pictures and video, both of which can be viewed without leaving the page. Includes Twitters too. You also navigate by dragging the mouse in a 3D motion. Definitely cool.

Here are some example results pages:
Mets
Olivia Munn
Venture Brothers

Next is Addictomatic.
This is kinda neat as it allows you to create a 'one-stop' page for any topic. The page contains multiple sources so you can have multiple links for your specific topic. You can then send this link out in a Twitter or as part of your Facebook status for example. Might also be good to see what others are saying about your topic. Seems useful either way.

Here are some example results pages:
V (as in the TV show)
Obama
Deviant Art

Feel free to let me know what you think about either of them.
- Ken

Is this a good use of resources?

A couple of weeks ago, I was out and about and stopped at a Target on the south end of Denver. While I was in the store a tops of 10 minutes, a cop came by and wrote a 'warning' note to let me (and the whole world too) know that my car could be a target for a break in. Apparently he was going from car to car in the parking lot and leaving a note for everyone that could be considered a potential target.



Not only is this a waste of time and resources in my mind, they are thoughtfully doing all of the survey work for those that would actually break in to a car. I am not kidding -- there is a spot on the mass printed form where the cop could list what would attract someone to my car. Real smart. Oh yeah, let's make this easier for crooks.

By the way, the reason listed why my car could be a potential target? I had cash in plain sight or so was the claim.



Want to know how much? About $1.26 in change, mostly in pennies. Really? If you need $1.26 in change that bad, then breaking into my car is the least of your worries. Especially when the car next to me has an iPod and a cell phone in plain view. Know how I know? I read the lovely note left for the owner on their car too.

Apparently they consider this a service that "sets them apart from other police departments", and say so on their site. I'd rather they actually focus on solving crimes instead of helping crooks by giving them useful information. Glad I don't live on that end of town ...

Sometimes you just need a laugh ...

There are a few web comics I review regularly. Penny Arcade is required reading, Sequential Art has also become a favorite but is likely lesser known. I recently stumbled upon a new one though that is actually quite funny, so I had to share: Least I Could Do. I have been enjoying it about two weeks now, but yesterday's strip had me rolling, likely due to my sick sense of humor. I could see myself saying something like that.

You should check it out. Let me know what you think.

Was Feeling a Little Nostalgic

Was trying to explain Tex Avery to my 7-year old and it made me want to go look for one of my favorites. Thank goodness for YouTube. Enjoy!

I don't know what is more awesome ...

... the fact that the person chose a hammer to assault (or worse) his friends or the fact that the police/reporter are trying to insinuate that it was spurred by Dungeons and Dragons. Really? I can't tell who is the bigger dumbass.

Read more about it here.

If we let them blame a board game for this (this involved adults for pete's sake, not kids) then it just opens the door wider for them to blame video games for crap like school shootings ... oh wait, I forgot, people already doing that.

Make them take responsibility and admit that they are fucked up and irrational and stop blaming unrelated crap to help you rationalize why the fuck someone would take a hammer to his friends. If nothing else, at least draw more conclusion that it was over a woman which would make MUCH more sense. Jeez.

I'm back bitches!

Alright football season is upon us, haunt season is upon us, and thus means Mr-scary is upon you! Lots of new exciting things going on and i hope to keep more active this time. Be on the look out for denver haunted house news, some great football takes (of course!), as well as some future projects that will possibly includse us 3 and others!

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