Author: Tony M.

Kids Say the Darndest Things!

Google Books online has a generous sampling of “Kids Say the Darndest Things!” A recent reprint of the original 1957 book which had a great introduction by Walt Disney which was replaced Jello-Man, Bill Cosby who also hosted the Kids Say the Darndest Things! show. The thing that stands out in the book is the […]

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Extreme Poodles

When the well is dry in the summer time, the silly season takes over as networks try to hit the bull’s-eye such as the latest offering from TLC. Extreme Poodles is at times silly and sad as poodle owners give their pets extreme makeovers. Some of the creations are walking disasters at best. The boa […]

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Vuvuzela World Cup Ban

“What’s plastic, a meter long, brightly colored and sounds like an elephant? It’s the vuvuzela, the noise-making trumpet of South Africa football fans, and it’s come to symbolize the sport of the country.” The sale of earplugs has shot through the roof for the 2010 World Cup. The deafening sound of the vuvuzela is so […]

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Microsoft Kinect: Xbox360

Is the gaming industry about to do another 360 with the introduction of Microsoft Kinect for the Xbox 360? There is great promise that the whole family will be able to play the new line of games. The elusive mom factor will now join in and play with the kids. The system allows players to […]

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Facebook the Zombie Social Site

According to Jason Calacanis, he has tried to delete his Facebook account without success. His account is still active after 20 days and counting. He has sent stern emails to both Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg asking why his account was not deactivated. Jason thinks the reason for his account still being […]

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Google Street View Captures Kiss

How has a simple kiss captured by Google’s street-mapping car caught the attention of the world? When you mind wipe it out completely. One second it’s there and then it’s gone. The street-mapping car has captured many candid moments on the quest of mapping the planet. A innocent knoll kiss has captured the imagination of […]

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Star Trek: Space Seed

Mondo has partnered with CBS to create a new line new poster series featuring the universe of STAR TREK. CBS have practically given Mondo carte blanche to come up with interesting new poster designs. The first run is already sold out, and with great fanfare this is the promise of a great run. Martin Ansin’s […]

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Google Background Image: How To Remove And Add Images

Taking a cue from Microsoft’s Bing, Google now has backgrounds for those not wanting the minimalist white look. Now you can bling bling Google.com to express your individuality. Mix reaction is abound with the introduction the new toy. It’s about time. You can remain old school and leave it blank or spruce it up to […]

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Blacklight Posters

Blacklight posters were the rage in many head shops in the '70s but were around in the '60s. Still, you will find some gracing the walls of many teens. A rite of passage for many expressing their counter-culture stance.

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Calvin Minus Hobbes

You know if it worked for Garfield then why not try it out for Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin Minus Hobbes is an attempt to duplicate past success like Garfield Minus Garfield. Will Bill Watterson be will either amused or send a cease and desist letter. On many levels Calvin Minus Hobbes works better, you could easily say Calvin must be medicated or something and is in touch with reality a bit more. Jeff Ocean the white-out guy behind this new strip is the architect of Calvin Minus Hobbes.

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The Upside of Irrationality

Dan Ariely is an Israeli professor living in a constant world of pain. Surviving third-degree burns over 70 percent of his body from an accidental explosion he rose from his tragedy as a positive individual. An experience like that would socially damage a person and scar him in the social ranks. Dan nurtured his pain […]

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The World Cup Translated for Americans

As the world cup is ever getting closer, North America seems to still be at odds with the international sport that has not caught on here. With football, baseball, football and even hockey there seems to be very little room in the hearts of die hard Americans who cannot relate to the sport. The influx […]

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