03
Sep
Exercise isn’t always boring. Sometimes it’s just bizarre.
Sometimes, you need a video to get motivated. “The point is not only to lose weight… that is likely to fail.”
More Videos & Games at Diet Cooking Recipes Videos
02
Sep
Make your own Vaudeville poster
This is quite awesome. Psdtuts+ is a blog/Photoshop site made to house and showcase some of the best Photoshop tutorials around. If you’re interested in writing a tutorial for the site, you can learn about the submission process on their Write a Tutorial page.
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Jul
Eyesore of the month
As per kunster.com: looming balefully on the landscape in Bensalem, Pennsylvania: the new Parx casino featuring three super-giant video screens designed to entice feckless idiots with no remaining income stream to squander their dwindling cash resources on surefire swindles within.
Check out the website for OTHER eyesores!
07
Jul
Odd Sports stuff
In the midst of World Cup fever, readers might have missed Germany’s win over host Barbados in June for the Woz Challenge Cup, following an eight-team polo tournament with players not on horses but Segways. The sport is said to have been created by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, whose Silicon Valley Aftershocks competed again this year in Barbados (but last won the Cup in 2007).
Wozniak told ESPN.com that his own polo skills are fading, but the San Jose Mercury News reported in May that Woz’s fearlessness on the Segway seems hardly diminished. (The Mercury News report, on the Aftershocks’ local, nerd-populated league, described the players as “the pudgy and the pale” and “geek chic.”) [San Jose Mercury News, 5-18-10; ESPN.com, 6-18-10]
(as transcribed without intent of copyright infringement from http://www.newsoftheweird.com/archive/index.html)
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Jul
HOROSCOPE – July 7-11, 2010
06
Jul
Los Angeles, CA – 07/30/10
Brooke Fever Follies |
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| When |
Friday, July 30, 2010
8:00pm
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21+
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| Where |
1253 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA, USA 90038-1662 |
| Other Info | Another wonderful night of Vaudeville and comedy! You must come and see! |
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Jul
HOROSCOPE – July 4th!
It’s a SPECIAL ALL-AMERICAN July 4th edition of the Sun Donut Horoscope! So before you begin reading, be sure to get your PATRIOTISM on, darling. The moon is in Cancer, which apparently means that everything is slowing down (think ‘crab’ pace, people… get it? I made a zodiacal pun, love it)…
ARIES | Mar 20 – Apr 19
Take a step back and think things out a bit, fiery one. You can still be a jackass and say whatever pops into your head. But now you gotta do it in a way that other people actually enjoy. I know, it’s a fine line.
TAURUS | Apr 20 – May 19
You want to settle down… close your eyes and just take a rest. The need to get comfy is so overwhelming that you’re likely to ignore the fact that the ‘couch’ you’re nestling into is made of poo-poo. It’s warm right now, yes, but later when you wake and it’ll be freezing cold and sticking to you and you can’t get rid of that SMELL… well, all I’m saying is keep moving and it’ll all get better.
GEMINI | May 20 – June 20
So, you’re feeling a little dreamy AND people seem to like it when you talk all spacy. You enjoy that, Gemini. Just bear in mind that all of those people are totally badmouthing you behind your back.
CANCER | June 21 – July 21
Cancer is in the moon, Cancer. In astrological terms, that means you’re delusional.
LEO | July 22 – Aug 21
Oh Leo, you’re so pretty and fun. People love you!
VIRGO | Aug 22 – Sep 22
Take everyone’s advice with a grain of salt, Virgo. 9 out of 10 of them mean well. But only 1 out of 10 of them is actually genuinely interested in helping you. The others are just blowing smoke up your rear. That includes me, of course.
LIBRA | Sep 23 – Oct 22
The great thing about you, Libra, is your amazing ability to mentally check out for weeks at a time. In the meantime, your body and mouth work as if you’re in residence. And even though you’d never put it this way, you’re really grateful that most people are just too damn stupid to see it for what it is.
SCORPIO | Oct 23 – Nov 21
The toughest part of this week will be finding people and situations that agree with you, armored one. You may have to adapt to reach compromise instead. So I suggest you simply avoid people who are in any way personally challenging.
SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 – Dec 20
Watch out for your emotions and impulses, star hunter! Thanks to the Cancer Moon, you’re going to be especially fuzzy in the head. Your emotions may deceive you. On the bright side, at least the problem is ONLY you this time.
CAPRICORN | Dec 21 – Jan 19
Take a walk with a friend, Cap. You’re at your best when you’ve got the old blood pumping. Actually, you might want to really get in there and work it. You know what I’m talking about. Flex those muscles. Oh yeah. That’s right. Oh yeah…
AQUARIUS | Jan 20 – Feb 17
Seriously, dude, all of your problems are the kind you can control. Just don’t check out. Whatever you do. Because if you do, your problems are going to swell up and swallow the world. Not to be dramatic or anything. Just don’t turn your back, man. And don’t fall asleep.
PISCES | Feb 18 – Mar 19
You’re feeling especially creative, Pisces. Your artistic side wants get out and express itself. Maybe taking to the airwaves! Perhaps you should consider getting a spot on a local radio show. I’m sure they’ll hire you right away.
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Jun
HOROSCOPE – week of June 13-19
ARIES | Mar 20 – Apr 19
Go ahead. Feel fussy. Also, eat more pork. It’s in the stars, and it doesn’t have to make sense.
TAURUS | Apr 20 – May 19
It looks like a good time for a little bit of sleaze, Taurus. Go hop into your collar and leather outfit. I’ll be waiting in the car.
GEMINI | May 20 – June 20
I’d hit the ice cream shop first thing in the morning, Gemini. It’s going to be one of those weeks. Bring a bib.
CANCER | June 21 – July 21
This week will be all about you, Cancer. Nurture your inner child. Take it for a long walk and buy it something pretty. Then put it up for adoption, because next week it’s grownup time.
LEO | July 22 – Aug 21
You’re pretty and fun and everyone likes you, Leo.
VIRGO | Aug 22 – Sep 22
Don’t bother with rationality or common sense, Virgo. It’s lost on them anyway. This week, you’ll probably have to resort to back-of-the-hand tactics, so hop to it.
LIBRA | Sep 23 – Oct 22
Someone isn’t living up to your lofty standards, Libra. And that someone has clearly failed to recognize the danger. Try not to smother them in their sleep.
SCORPIO | Oct 23 – Nov 21
Apparently, you’re going to be remarkably reasonable for most of this week, Scorpio. You’ll be sensitive and smart in your dealings with others… perhaps even level-headed. No one, of course, is going to recognize it and most likely you’ll get absolutely no credit for this… and eventually you’ll lose your cool and start taking heads. Kind of sad, really.
SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 – Dec 20
Take a deep breath, star-hunter. The future is better than you think. You might be an alcoholic by the time you get there. But you won’t need your liver anyway.
CAPRICORN | Dec 21 – Jan 19
Apparently you’re going to have to put off your dream of becoming a deadly ninja for another week, Cap. You have a car payment to make instead.
AQUARIUS | Jan 20 – Feb 17
Time to plan a trip, Aquarius. Take someone with you. Someone you like. I know, this may sound like obvious advice. But that doesn’t invalidate it. I mean, sometimes the stars are just full of the easy stuff.
PISCES | Feb 18 – Mar 19
You know full well that you’re very easy-going and can handle almost any situation, Pisces. It’s the REST of the world that hasn’t figured it out.
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May
HOROSCOPE – May 21, 2010
ARIES | Mar 20 – Apr 19
Today is the day you start feeling a little more analytical and, dare I say… scientific? Maybe start wearing a lab coat around to reinforce that image.
TAURUS | Apr 20 – May 19
Okay, I’m gonna be honest… when I say the word "I"… I don’t mean "you", Taurus. Just sayin’.
GEMINI | May 20 – June 20
The stars are saying that you will attract a great number of admirers today, Gemini. But don’t get all weird about using a coaster, this time. It’s awkward.
CANCER | June 21 – July 21
Today would be a good day to wash your car, get some groceries, maybe reorganize your kitchen, Cancer. Oh, and write a best-seller.
LEO | July 22 – Aug 21
Do you always say ‘yes’, Leo? Ever feel like you’re a push-over? Naw, you’re just slutty. But people like that about you.
VIRGO | Aug 22 – Sep 22
Body issue again, Virgo? Feeling like you’ve lost your way? Now might be a good time to join a cult. Just sayin’.
LIBRA | Sep 23 – Oct 22
You might be feeling like people aren’t taking you seriously today, Libra. That’s because they aren’t. They probably think you’re an idiot. Again, I’m just sayin’.
SCORPIO | Oct 23 – Nov 21
Sadly, you just can’t figure people out. It’s not that you’re stupid, Scorpio. It’s that you lack common sense. So don’t worry about it. You’re still pretty.
SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 – Dec 20
So, how’s that temper been, star hunter? You feeling better yet, you big know-it-all? Oh… play the NUMBERS.
CAPRICORN | Dec 21 – Jan 19
It might be time to loosen up and get a little silly, Cap. I think you should drink a lot tonight and just run down the street with no clothes on. Unless you’re ugly, of course. But you can still get drunk. I’m not saying that just because you’re ugly you have to stay sober.
AQUARIUS | Jan 20 – Feb 17
If you happen to get an offer to join a SPECIAL GROUP… you know, like the ILLUMINATI… well, obviously you should accept. Just watch out for Ninjas.
PISCES | Feb 18 – Mar 19
Did someone say something rude to you today, Pisces? I knew they would.
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May
HOROSCOPE – May 20, 2010
ARIES | Mar 20 – Apr 19
Today, you will appear to be a good listener. Almost everyone will be fooled.
TAURUS | Apr 20 – May 19
Today, you will be the go-to guy for every neurotic and emotional misfit within a 7-block radius.
GEMINI | May 20 – June 20
Don’t worry about people thinking you’re a moron. I’m not saying they won’t think that. I’m saying you shouldn’t worry about it.
CANCER | June 21 – July 21
Hey Cancer, you should join a writer’s group! Or… you know… a support group…?
LEO | July 22 – Aug 21
OH. MY. GAWD. Leo, you just get more awesome every day!
VIRGO | Aug 22 – Sep 22
Virgo… did you just smile? Obviously, it is time to clamp down and introduce a bit of misery into your own life, since the cosmos isn’t doing it for you.
LIBRA | Sep 23 – Oct 22
Apparently the thing that’s been bogging you down will no longer be a problem, Libra. Which is to say, you can’t hold yourself back forever, crazypants.
SCORPIO | Oct 23 – Nov 21
You’re going to win a bunch of money today, Scorpio! Oh wait, I just made that up. You’re still poor. Sorry.
SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 – Dec 20
Look before you leap, star hunter. Also, pay before you play. And… um… say it don’t spray it.
CAPRICORN | Dec 21 – Jan 19
Today you will probably have to make a life or death decision about someone else. So, you know, good luck with that.
AQUARIUS | Jan 20 – Feb 17
Normally, you’re pretty easy-going snuggle-baby, Aquarius. But not today. Today you are a BADASS MOFO! Kick some ass!
PISCES | Feb 18 – Mar 19
Today, you will notice several little flaws in yourself, Pisces. Fortunately, you may feel free to ignore them completely, if you like. It’s gonna be awesome.
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May
HOROSCOPE – May 18, 2010
ARIES | Mar 20 – Apr 19
How you doing, Aries? Seriously. How are you? Seriously. It’s time to settle in and focus, crazypants.
TAURUS | Apr 20 – May 19
Oh, I’m sorry, Taurus. But the stars are telling me that you need to go on a diet. Wretched insensitive stars!
GEMINI | May 20 – June 20
You’re on an emotional rollercoaster, Gemini. You can’t settle on any one thing. It’s like you’re a maniac! Other than that, it’s business as usual.
CANCER | June 21 – July 21
Sulking won’t solve anything, Cancer. And don’t slouch.
LEO | July 22 – Aug 21
Look within, Leo. Yes, you’re sexy. Keep looking. Yes, we KNOW you’re sexy. *sigh*… okay, look again…
VIRGO | Aug 22 – Sep 22
Having finished a wonderful time of introspection and self-discovery, you will now have to go back and restore all of the friendships you’ve destroyed with your horrid whining.
LIBRA | Sep 23 – Oct 22
Today you have a commanding presence and you can TOTALLY smother someone and get away with it, Libra.
SCORPIO | Oct 23 – Nov 21
It might be time to pack a bag and head for some adventure, Scorpio. And by ‘adventure’, I mean run for your life.
SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 – Dec 20
Apparently the stars have named you king of the smartie-pants today, Sagittarius. Try not to make too many arrests, you brainiac.
CAPRICORN | Dec 21 – Jan 19
Ever have the feeling that someone’s drilling holes into the back of your head with their hate-filled eyes? No…? Oh, never mind…
AQUARIUS | Jan 20 – Feb 17
Today is a good day for singing in the shower, driving a little fast, and jamming your thumbs deep into the bloody eye-sockets of your enemies, Aquarius.
PISCES | Feb 18 – Mar 19
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Unless, of course, you owe me money.
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May
HOROSCOPE – May 14, 2010
Hello dear,
Yes it HAS been a long time. But the stars are once more speaking their minds to me. So here’s another lovely horoscope. Please enjoy.
ARIES | Mar 20 – Apr 19
Put a couple of extra ice cubes in your morning LIFE COFFEE, Aries. You’re out and about, and you might trip up. Just keep moving forward. If that doesn’t work, try listening to a different station on the RADIO OF PERSONAL METAPHOR… and just keep on truckin’.
TAURUS | Apr 20 – May 19
Your spiritual GPS isn’t working very well, these days. You MIGHT need to pull out the ol’ super-brain and figure it out on your own, Taurus. Just remember, dead puppies aren’t fun for anyone.
GEMINI | May 20 – June 20
It’s tough to be two people at once, Gemini. We all know this about you, so quit trying act rational and just ride out both sides at once.
CANCER | June 21 – July 21
You know, Cancer, sometimes you have this awful habit of being a selfish bastard. Just because you don’t understand why someone is doing something, that doesn’t mean you should just write them off as crazy. Stop and listen. Maybe you can help them temper their tendencies for a better results. Oh, the stars are also telling me that you could stand to listen to some Pat Benatar, this week, too.
LEO | July 22 – Aug 21
It’s going to be a struggle to do the right thing, Leo you sexy well-meaning beast. Listen to some John Cougar Mellencamp for inspiration!
VIRGO | Aug 22 – Sep 22
Don’t make any sudden moves, Virgo. Don’t sit still, either. Open your heart. Not to me, of course. Just sort of do it internally or whatever. You know, you hold the key. Whatever. Don’t get creepy with your self-discovery. The stars didn’t say that last part. I did.
LIBRA | Sep 23 – Oct 22
Don’t be such a pansy, Libra. Yes, you feel like you’ve learned enough and you should get some damn credit for what you’ve already done. We get it. Keep going. There’s money and/or fame at the end of that rainbow… yeah-yeah, that doesn’t matter to you. We get that too. Except, it kind of does, doesn’t it? If you replace the word ‘money’ with ‘validation’ and ‘fame’ with ‘acceptance’…? Oh, you DO like that, don’t you! Shut up now. Welcome to Planet Earth.
SCORPIO | Oct 23 – Nov 21
Stop and think before you speak. Yes, you’re smart. REALLY smart. But nobody knows that because you keep saying stupid things. Take a second look at your car, bike, or other primary mode of transport. There could be something going on. Listen to Mike & The Mechanics for inspiration.
SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 – Dec 20
You want to move on to the next big thing, but you can’t… well, not until you sort out that giant pile of emergency medicine, dried food, and earthquake supplies sitting on your back porch that never got used. Yes, this is a metaphor, of course. Okay, it’s actually the truth for some of you too, right? Put it all away. You’re ready for the Resource War now. You can move on to more interesting topics.
CAPRICORN | Dec 21 – Jan 19
You’re lovely and wonderful, Capricorn. And it’s only money. You’ll get more of it later. You’ll remember this fact somewhere in the middle of the month. Shortly after that, I’ll need a haircut.
AQUARIUS | Jan 20 – Feb 17
You might have to buckle down a bit, Aquarius. It happens. And then you might find yourself feeling a bit sorry about things… mostly for yourself. That’s only natural. After that, you’ll bounce right back, like a kitten on crack.
PISCES | Feb 18 – Mar 19
Honey, if you know you’re weak, then don’t walk into that bakery in the first place. You still have a choice. It’s not like there are CAKE NAZIS running around the countryside forcing people to eat frosting. Feel free to turn this into a metaphor for whatever OTHER addiction you’re fighting, crazy-pants Pisces.
