Themeless Randoms

Scott over at the Photoshop Insider has recently put together a series of photo calendars from his recent trip to Italy. Of course he teased us at first with just giving us the photos, but then today he was nice enough to provide us instructions on how to create your own photo calendars.

I think that I’m going to give this a rip. Maybe I’ll make the next calendar that will be on fridges all over the world, or maybe it will just be a series of desktop wallpaper for me to use, who knows. Either way, I’m glad that someone laid this out for me and you in a simple step by step fashion.

Just found this 04 night train… very low miles, and looks sweet. Would be nice if it had big radius pipes on it, but still those pythons look alright, and aparently sound good too. I’m in quite the pickle now as the train is my original choice, but I’m also taking a hard look at the street glide… why does it have to be so f’n hard to choose!!?

Now that Rogers has finally announced their rates for the iPhone in Canada (release date July 11, 2008), internet news sites and the blogosphere have been running rampant in their bashing of Rogers. Roger’s supposedly has the worst rates of any carrier in the world, and failed to up its image by offering price plans closer to what AT&T offer in the states. Anyway, a website petition has been started at Fuck You Rogers, and they hope to send 10,000 signatures and messages to Rogers on July 11 to show how unsatisfied their customers and potential customers are. Want to vent? Looks like this is the place to do it…

Found this thing while cruising YouTube last night, and found it to be quite funny. With my post about I Survived a Japanese Game Show yesterday, I decided to see if I could track down the real thing.

This shows people that are actually famous in Japan, and are doing a typical skit based on my kinda (and apparently most Japanese people’s) humor. Gotta love that slapping machine!!

Somehow I didn’t hear about this show being filmed or anything, but holy crap am I glad that I caught the premiere of “I Survived a Japanese Game Show”! This show features 10 Americans, caught in the world of a wacky Japanese game show. Of course what makes this seem WAY better than a lot of the seeminly scripted reality shows as of late, is that none of the contestants knew what they were getting in to! No idea they were going to Japan, no idea at all, right up till the point when they were live on the set of “Majide!”! What a beauty set-up!

The premiere was about all 10 of them arriving in Japan, being shouted at by a typical oba-san, who they called mama-san in the show, and trying to get used to where they were. No time to get over the jet lag at all here folks, just a big Japanese slap in the face, and a wil to fight for the grand prize of $250,000.

Let’s meet our contestants:

MARY GREENAWALT (23)
Matthews, North Carolina

ABC says: With her bright red hair and devil-may-care attitude, Mary is the epitome of a fireball. Admittedly vain, this vixen has a healthy love of herself and a low opinion of others. She’s incredibly silly and relies on her pixieish charm to get by, and even gets paid for being a “party motivator” — a job tailor made for this wild child.
I say: Very cute and spunky… she also has her own website and blog at http://www.marygreenawalt.com/

ANDREW KELLY-HAYES (28)
Boston, Massachusetts

ABC says: With his hilarious stories and off-the-wall energy, this flip flop-wearing funnyman could be a long-lost Belushi brother. Whether he’s schmoozing old ladies at Bingo, harassing strangers while on “Smile Patrol” or joining his college cheerleading team to meet hot girls, Andrew has a reputation for being a nut.
I say: Gotta love the Boston accent… Who knows how this guys skills will develop, but he put in a good effort in episode one, and was one of the stronger characters.

BILENDA MADISON (38)
Charlotte, North Carolina

ABC says: This independent, career focused woman is a feisty veterinarian who puts making money and friends before any romantic relationships. Bilenda’s confidence is evident in her vivacious and spunky — yet poised — persona.
I say: Looks like she has natural attitude, not fake like some of the others that should have been sent to the elimination round.

CATHY NARDONE (21)
Staten Island, New York

ABC says: Happily born and raised in Staten Island, New York, Cathy is “Staten Island for life” with no plans or desires to ever leave. This brutally honest tough chick has a mouth like a sailor and will “swear to God” she’s not to be messed with in the slightest.
I say: This one thinks she is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY hotter than she actually is. Here is a tip, loose the 14 year old, trying out eye makeup for the first time look, and try to keep both eyes equally open. Oh wait a minute, I forgot you are still “Cathy from the block”… or Jenny from the block… whoever you think you are.

DARCY SLETAGER (31)
Sandpoint, Idaho

ABC says: This small town, single mom is in desperate need of an escape from her lackluster life of the cubicles and from the dating scene of Sandpoint, Idaho. Always putting her kids first, Darcy feels it’s time to take herself off the back burner and get back to the fiery blonde she used to be.
I say: She was absolute garbage during the first game, and deservedly got sent to the elimination round and then given the boot off the show. It would suck to go first, but someone has to do it.

DONNELL PITMAN (32)
Chicago, Illinois

ABC says: Although Donnell is usually loud and energetic, this “All American” dad is struggling to provide for his family and fulfill his shattered dreams of playing pro football. Donnell has competition coursing through his veins and would love the opportunity to prove to his family that he can be greater than what they’ve seen so far.
I say: Looks like he is going to be a good competitor, and will probably go far, unless this show turns into a (lets make teams, and gang up and kick people off) kinda thing. Doubt it though as they still have to compete to get kicked off, instead of just being voted off.

JUSTIN WOOD (24)
Trussville, Alabama

ABC says: Charming and good looking, Justin describes himself as a “divine, fine and genuine-grade-A piece of southern beast.” A true southern gentleman, complete with the “twang,” Justin is a fish-loving, hunting, girl-chasing guru at heart.
I say: Can’t help but notice how shocked he looked to be in Japan and to be dealing with everything being thrown at him during the game show. Seems like the quiet type that may be able to hang in there for the long haul.

MEAGHAN COOPER (22)
San Antonio, Texas

ABC says: Despite being born and raised in San Antonio, Meaghan is the spitting image of a blonde California Valley girl. Hot, ditzy and free-spirited, she uses her sex appeal to her advantage in both her work and personal life. And, of course, she loves to be the center of attention.
I say: For some reason I have zero recollection of this one… I’ll have to pay closer attention next time.

OLGA MEDVEDEV (26)
Medford, Massachusetts

ABC says: Olga’s “don’t-mess-with-me attitude” comes off quite abrasive, if you’re not ready for it, but who can blame her, coming from a Russian family with eight brothers? Not easily forgotten, this opinionated waitress is hilarious and comical with her “tell it like it is” way of life.
I say: This is the fakest bitch act I’ve seen in all my reality TV watching. I hope you are second-next to go… You’d be next on my wish list, but Cathy is slightly more annoying than you.

BEN HUGHES (44)
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

ABC says: He’s lovable, he’s comical, admittedly in the midst of a mid-life crisis, and he’s the official handler of Punxsutawney Phil, the ground hog. Who wouldn’t fall in love with this modest, cheerful and quirky character?
I say: Seems like the odd one out, but if he plays his cards right he may be the sleeper in this game.

What better day than a monday to be spent cleaning out the garage. Since moving to the new house, the garage has been a non stop depot for all kinds of crap that we haven’t found a spot for yet in the house. Today thats going to change, because I’m going to move all that crap into the storage room! Not really the ultimate destination for that stuff, but I assume that if its lived peacefully in the garage for 3 months, it will find a nice home in the huge basement storage room as well.

The above photo is what I hope to accomplish today… yeah right… its definately not going to be today, but one day I hope!

This is totally nerdy, but still quite interesting. This kind of thing would have been possible on the iPhone as well, but I think that since there is no compas built in that we are going to be out of luck. Maybe another positive step in the right direction for Android? Anyway, here is the video:

Enkin from Enkin on Vimeo.

Yeah I’m a huge fan of the cop dramas, and was rabid about The Shield, until I blew through all the episodes and have been stuck waiting for the new (last?) season to start. I’m not sure if the writers strike is to blame for the delay in getting the next season going, but whatever it is, the boys at the Farm need to move on and get this thing rolling. The way they left us hanging during the final episode to date is enough to make me twist.

I guess one advantage of The Shield not being shown is my discovery of The Wire. I had friends saying that The Wire was far better than The Shield was from day one, but I never gave wire a chance since I was so involved in the shield. Now that I have some non shield time to play with, the wire has grabbed my attention and kept it. I’m almost done season 3, and itching for more. I know this series is over, but I still feel like I have plenty to watch as there are still more than 2 seasons for me to enjoy.

Anyway, does anyone have another recommendation for me? Once I finish the wire, and if the shield isn’t back, I’ll be itching for something else.

Well the selection committee either finally woke up, or had no better choices when it came to the 2008 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, and their selection of Glenn Anderson. Anderson had been overlooked for years, but finally got his ticket to the hall today when selected along with Igor Larionov, linesman Ray Scapinello and builder Ed Chynoweth.

Critics had said Anderson was never going to be allowed into the hall due to his off ice antics, but I guess reality finally set in, and 1099 points could not deny the Oilers #9.

Now that he has made his entry to the hall I guess I can tell the story about his days in Edmonton in the 80s. Anderson walks into an unnamed downtown bar, orders three bottles of beer, slugs them all down without even breathing, throws some cash on the bar, and leaves without talking to anyone. Wow to be an Oiler in the 80s…

Well that was a shit show! I figured that since we didn’t get any practice time, and weren’t an actual ‘team’ that played together every weekend, we may be in a little bit of trouble during the odd balls slo-pitch tournament out in Stony Plain. Needless to say we used game one, a 17-0 loss, to get the kinks out. Game two was closer with a 20-15 loss, and game three was a mystery as the ump forfeited the game for us since we were down by more than 11 runs in the 5th inning.

Since we went 0-3 during day one, we were tossed into the looser pool for day too. I figured we may have a shot as we were playing other teams that were 0-3 or 1-2, but a similar rout ensued and we were cut short in the 5th inning again. Regardless, it was a fun weekend and I can’t wait for my league to start up on July 8th… hopefully its not quite as much of a show!