Happy New Year's Everyone!

Ghost Town [DVD]

"...Ricky Gervais is brilliant in Ghost Town, playing an unnervingly rude dentist, Bertram, who dies for a few minutes during surgery and acquires the unwanted ability to see ghosts..." Amazon.com

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Slippery Seattle Streets

Today there was some chaos in Seattle. My Mom lives less then five minutes away from where todays chaos happened and saw all of this while driving down I-5. Now I was born and raised in Seattle and in 25 years I never had a problem driving threw rain, snow, slush, or sleet, and I know the streets to avoid... but some people just have no clue (or luck). To give you an idea of the area, imagine a miniature version of SanFransisco and you have Seattle. Now what Californian in there right mind would drive down one of those steep S.F. hills on a snowy, icy day? Most Seattlites know better, but today two charter bus drivers in Seattle decided it would be a good idea to take a short-cut down one of Seattle's steep hills with a bus full of teens. 

Looks like that didn't work...

KOMONEWS.COM

"..."I'm right by the driver and he turns on this road that's too steep, and everyone is saying, 'don't go down. That road it's too steep. There's fish-tail tracks,"' said Tamera Vasquez. "And he still goes down, straight down."

"And we are like sliding down the hill, people are like 'whoaa...' People can see it coming. Next thing we know we slammed into the guard rail," said Stephanie Jackson.

By the time the first bus stopped, its front end and front wheels were dangling suspended about 30 feet above the freeway..."

"...And just as people began to flee, another bus came sliding down the road.

"He kind of wheeled it to the left a little bit, then the corner of the bus hit the other bus," said Zachary Blackburn..."

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE (COMING MAY 1st 2009) TRAILER

George Bush and the Flying Shoes...

"...In the middle of the news conference with Mr Maliki, Iraqi television journalist Muntadar al-Zaidi stood up and shouted "this is a goodbye kiss from the Iraqi people, dog," before hurling a shoe at Mr Bush which narrowly missed him..."BBC

This was so random I figured everyone would want to see the video...

The Dark Knight [Special Edition]

"...Ledger is fantastic as the Joker, a volcanic, truly frightening force of evil. He sets the tone of the movie: the world is a dark, dangerous place where there are no easy choices..." Amazon.com

F-18 Crashes in San Diego Neighborhood

SAN DIEGO, CA – "...A fighter jet returning to a Marine base after a training exercise crashed in flames in a San Diego neighborhood Monday, killing three people on the ground, leaving one missing and destroying two homes.

The pilot of the F/A-18D Hornet jet ejected safely just before the crash around noon at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Explosions rocked a neighborhood of half-million-dollar homes, sending flames and plumes of smoke skyward...

...The pilot, who ended up hanging by his parachute from a tree in a canyon beneath the neighborhood, was in stable condition at a naval hospital in San Diego, said Miramar spokeswoman 1st Lt. Katheryn Putnam. The pilot was returning from training on the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln off the San Diego coast when the plane went down, she said.

Putnam had no details on a possible cause..." -Associated Press 

- View the Complete Story -

With the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar seen in the background, smoke rises from a fire in a suburban neighborhood, foreground, after an F-18 military jet crashed while attempting to land at Miramar.  Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 - San Diego.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Love 'em or hate 'em their back!

TONIGHT @ 10:00PM CBS

My New Sony Bravia...

I own a PS3 and until now I have been playing on a standard definition television... not any more. Today I picked up an early Christmas gift for the house. Now I own my very own Sony Bravia. It looks great and the picture is beautiful. I love how my PS3 looks on it. It's awesome!

Sony Bravia M-Series KDL-26M4000:

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 "...Experience a more dynamic and vibrant picture with the 26" KDL-26M4000 LCD flat panel HDTV. Featuring BRAVIA® Theatre Sync, you can manage your compatible Sony products with just one-touch. This HDTV is also equipped with ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail, and BRAVIA Engine 2™ for crystal clear picture quality. In addition, there are five ports for enhanced connectivity via two HDMI™ inputs, two component inputs and a PC input providing quality playback of nearly every connected device. Surrounding all this technology is the sophisticated design that has been a hallmark of the M-Series lineup..." Learn More.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

 Happy Thanksgiving, I hope everyone enjoyed! Gobble! Gobble!

HOME: BETA

Today I got this in the mail...

WELCOME TO HOME BETA

"...you have been selected to help beta test PLAYSTATION®HOME!

We appreciate your help making the PlayStation®Home experience the best it can be! Please log in to Home this evening from 5-7 PM PST for a big celebration of Version 1.0 and a load test of our new features..."

I'm not sure what it all means, but I can't wait to find out.

Grand Theft Auto "The Lost and Damned"

Grand Theft Auto looks like it's getting a tune-up. The Lost and Damed is the first of two new add-on for X-Box Live (and soon for the PS3). There's a little more info below...

Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned

"...Developed by Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music – all with the incredible production values that are the trademarks of Grand Theft Auto..." To find out more click here. 

Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned

New story, new multi-player, new Grand Theft Auto... I can't wait!

Tropic Thunder (Unrated Director's Cut)

"...Tom Cruise--bald, fat-suited, and profane..." Amazon.com

WALL•E [Three-Disc Special Edition]

"...After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable Wall-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named Eve. Join them and a hilarious cast of characters on a fantastic journey across the universe..." Amazon.com

iPod Touch 2G Touch-Thru Hard Case

Retro 2G Touch-Thru By IvySkin

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I have been waiting for a hard case for my iTouch 2G and for a long time there was nothing. Companies like IvySkin and Case-Mate have been making these hard "Touch-Thru" cases for the iPhone and the early model iTouch (1G). Now IvySkin is making the "Retro 2G Touch-Thru" which seems to be the first iTouch 2G hard case to hit the market. The Retro 2G will be released on the 24th... Today I placed my order.

Here is a quick overview from the IvySkin site about the Retro 2G...

"...The Retro 2G will ship on its official public release date of Nov 14th, 2008. Sleek and crystal clear qualities of a traditional polycarbonate case with the addition of an ultra-thin hard screen cover that stays on the case to protect the iPod's screen from every angle. The Retro 2G delivers on its promise to protect your iPod..."

The Official PS3 Bluetooth Headset

A while back Sony finally got their act together and made an Official PS3 Bluetooth Headset and today I finally got mine. Now playing games like LittleBigPlanet and Call of Duty: World at War (and now Socom: Confrontation) will be that much more fun. I have been playing on-line since day one with both games but I've never been part of the conversation (and/or trash talking). I can't wait to hit the battlefield with voice-chat. See you there. FIND ME ONLINE: SANDMAN-1981

Here are some specs on The Official PS3 Bluetooth Headset...

The Official PS3 Bluetooth Headset:

"...The Official Bluetooth Headset for the PlayStation 3 was designed and optimized specifically for gaming use. This headset offers the highest-quality voice available, thanks to the High-Quality (HQ) mode, which implements various advanced voice technologies and noise-canceling

When docked to the charging stand, the headset doubles as a desktop microphone. View larger. techniques to provide crystal-clear talk quality. And thanks to the dual-microphone design, you get high-bandwidth voice recording and playback. So next time you're in the middle of a heated online gaming session, you won't have to worry that your allies don't understand.

Additionally, with HQ-mode enabled, games that support or require "Voice Command" and "Voice Animation" features will work perfectly because of the headset's excellent speech recognition capabilities. Games that support this feature include Tom Clancy's EndWar, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, and more.

Pairing the Headset to the PS3 is automatically done when you connect with a USB cable. While connected to the PS3, a simple button push will bring up an indicator on screen that tells you the connection status, battery level, speaker volume, and microphone mute status..."

Bond is Back...

Quantum of Solace

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"...Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr. White who reveals the organization which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.

Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organization.

On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the world's most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano. Using his associates in the organization, and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for a seemingly barren piece of land.

In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene's sinister plan and stop his organization..."

Check out Quantum of Solace, in theaters now.

Get Show Times Here.

Late Night with Conan O'Brien Gives Away 6000 John McCain Action Figures... Wow!

JUST FOR FUN: Toy maker Jailbreak Toys sent their surplus of 6000 John McCain Action Figures to Conan O'Brien for some strange reason, and no one knows why... 

So last night on Late Night with Conan O'Brien they gave away 6000 McCain Action Figures. Each member of the audience received a Late Night Gift Bag filled with 30 McCain dolls... Wow!

We posted info about these little political replicons a few months ago. I guess now that Barack has won there is no more need for little McCains. Here is a snip-it from the NBC Blog, The Late Night Insider:

"For those of you who watched the show last night (which should be ALL OF YOU, party people), you saw Conan give every member of our esteemed studio audience a clear garbage bag of 30 (yes 30) John McCain dolls! The dolls were sent to us by the company that made them, and they were the last 6000 dolls left in stock. The "McCain Surplus", as it were. I guess the company figured that now that the election is over, no one would want a 'Lil Maverick of their own - and I'm sure they're right! Anyway, for some ungodly reason, they sent all 6000 left to us... And for some OTHER ungodly reason, WE gave them all to last night's audience! So, 6:30pm came and went, and everyone who attended last night's taping was given a gigantic bag of McCains and sent out into the brisk November New York City night. Coolio." 

To read the whole story "McCain in the Membrane" Click Here.

As if that wasn't enough, one of those lucky audience members decided to try and sell their Late Night Prize Bag on ebay. Place your bid here.

Call of Duty: World at War is here!

Call of Duty: World at War hit stores today. 

I have my copy, do you have yours? 

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Find me on the battlefield: PSN SANDMAN-1981 

Kung Fu Panda (Special Edition)

"(Kung Fu Panda + Secrets of the Furious Five)" Amazon.com

President Elect Barack Obama

"I will listen to you, especially when we disagree."   [-Barack Obama]

Barack Obama has been elected the 44th president of the United States. In a historic victory fueled by the energy of a country hungry for change, Obama's words resinate in the minds of hopeful Americans."...tonight is your answer." Obama said, "It is the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen, by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different, that their voices could be that difference."Obama finished by saying, "...where we are met with cynicism and doubts and those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people: Yes, we can."

• • • • • • Entire Presidential Acceptance Speech • • • • • •

A Christmas Story [Ultimate Edition!]

"...This delightfully funny holiday gem tells the story of Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsly) a 1940's nine-year-old who pulls out all the stops to obtain the ultimate Christmas present..." Amazon.com

All Saints' Day 11.01.08

Learn more about All Saints' Day.

Día de los Muertos 11.01.08

Learn more about Día de los Muertos.

"Trick-or-Treat" Charlie Brown

HALLOWEEN (Hal⋅low⋅e'en)

The evening of October 31, the eve of All Saints' Day, commonly celebrated by children who dress in costumes and solicit treats and candy door to door. (noun)If you don't already own it the make sure to grab a copy of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" this Halloween.

Little Big Planet is Here!

Today I picked up my copy of LittleBigPlanet. [10.25.08]

I also picked up the Game Guide, a Nariko Costume Code, and a Kratos/Medusa/Minotaur Costume Code... I'm ready to go.

Unfortunately there was a recall on the game so there is no on-line or downloadable costumes yet. However I got a chance to play the beta a few weeks ago, and I have to say "Wow!". This game is awesome. Its simple and easy to understand... this is great because now there is a game you can enjoy with everyone from your little brother to your wife. 

The best part is you can make your own levels and then let your friends and family explore them. I tried making a level on the beta, and the possibilities seem endless. Some of the best levels I played were user levels. Obviously there will be better levels on the full version, but those user levels rocked! I can't wait to see more!

Contest:

I have a few extra codes for the K/M/M Costume so send in some cool art that you made for LBP and I'll send the top three a code.

GOOD LUCK!

This is the upcoming "WeekOne" costume! It looks awesome!

Find me on LittleBigPlanet: PSN SANDMAN-1981

Call of Duty: World at War

"Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen in WWII.

Powered by Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare technology, Call of Duty: World at War brings an uncensored edge to combat, as soldiers face the most harrowing and climatic European and Pacific battles in which an enemy, who knows no surrender and no retreat, will fight to the last breath, unleashing an arsenal of lethal surprising tactics. Peril and danger lurk throughout the battlefield as players combat the unknown risk of the new chaos of battle.

From the remains of Russia and the ruins of Berlin, to the beach and jungles of the deadly Pacific Theater, the volatile action takes on added depth as players employ new features that previously were only available in multiplayer mode, including perks, rankings and online stats in up to full four-player cooperative gameplay. New infantry and vehicle-based weapons, like the potent flamethrower, bring the battlefield ablaze..."

Call of Duty: World at War
SCREENSHOTS

Available November 11th, 2008