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This is worth getting caught laughing in your cubicle for: The Matrix Runs On Windows.

WWIII Propaganda

WWIII Propaganda: Support Net Neutrality, originally uploaded by Brian Lane Winfield Moore.

Those great motivational posters of yesteryear are perfectly re-tooled for today. See the whole set here.  (Thanks, Fritinancy)

Compartmentalized beauty

Every once in a while, it strikes me just how freakin' bizarre the world of cosmetics is.I just put on a product that "tans" my legs, which get very little sun. Then I put on another product on my face and arms, to shield them from getting tan.Two different sunblocks, at that - one for the arms and a separate one for the face.

I ask you! Can you top that?

Friday: I'll be there

Yesterday, we lost two celebrities from my high school years. Here's a lovely tribute to Farrah [h/t @Fritinancy], and a simple but moving glimpse at the King of Pop [h/t @2hrlunch].

How to drop $400k at Disneyland. I'm down with everything but the native dancers.

Very funny - my mother corresponds with a Nigerian puppy mill scammer

Does your summer reading list contain the requisite amount of zombie lit?

An artist invents suburban landscapes, ranging from inventive to horrifying, at least from this commuter's perspective. The names are what get me the most. Goldenwood Shores? There is no gold, there are no woods, there is no shore. Much like real life subdivisions, the names reflect the natural resources that were stripped away.

Three frame movies - I was insulted by the Titanic one, which takes some doing.

Yikes! Crunches don't work? It's back to the 100 pushups challenge, I'm afraid.

Okay, that's it. I can't resist anymore. Off to watch more MJ videos. See you!

Good morning

25, originally uploaded by J & ~J~ Funcpl.

Enjoy your Monday breakfast, y'all.

It's Super-O!

It's Saturday, so you have plenty of time for a rueful chuckle or two, watching Jibjab's new video.

Friday dog-blogging: acting like it's the weekend

Dog art wine labels - vote for your favorite here

Steampunk birdhouse

George Lucas: Then and Now - Don't stare too long; it'll make you sad.

All the great operas in ten minutes - I saw this excellent short film a long time ago.

Brooksville, Florida city workers ordered to wear deodorant and underwear. I don't even want to know what was happening before the edict, do you?

Breakfast hawks

Why some actors do indie movies on the cheap

And finally, the worst snake oil ad I've seen in a while: the official neckline slimmer! [h/t ET2U] Now you can take years off your appearance in just two minutes by using a pump on your neck muscles! (Photoshop not included.)

All things HP6

The website - including a lon-n-ng movie trailer

The interview with screenwriter Steve Kloves. My favorite bit:

I once asked [J.K. Rowling] about the 12 uses of dragon’s blood, which is referenced in the books. There are writers who would write “12 uses of dragon’s blood” and not have a clue what they are; it just sounds cool. But I emailed her to ask (and this was 10 years ago), and 25 seconds later I get an email back with a list.

The wishlist is where you can buy Gryffindor bedsheets, though only for twin sized beds! Don't married couples exhibit courage? I should say so. Better to acquire this t-shirt.

The wizarding world currency converter - Geez, movie popcorn costs a pretty Sickle.

"Weird" Al's still got it.

Weird Al's homage to The Doors, featuring Ray Manzarek on keyboards. You are so gonna be singing this today!

Sperm riders iiiiiin the skyyyy

This is some kind of crazy haploid.

It's Saturday, so you have plenty of time to play Sperm Rider: The Power of Testosterone. [via Dr. Momentum] Use your arrow keys to maneuver [... I can hardly believe I am about to write this ... ] giant, cowboy-guided spermatazoa down the city streets, crushing pedestrians and defeating the U.S. Army. Who will triumph?

P.S. If you like the music in the game, check out more tunes by Sulek.

Friday dog-blogging: what a trip

RIP David Carradine. You had some funky pasttimes, it seems, but you were the best damn non-Chinese Chinese guy on television.

The best movie death scenes, including Bill's in Kill Bill pt. 2. Fitting.

A poem about how the moon was lookin'. I get those two words mixed up, too.

Superpowers can be awkward

Presenting the best misheard lyrics video - the song makes so much sense now!

Computers are a growing source of home injuries. I was a little worried about this headline, and then I read the article. You're up in arms about kids tripping over computer wires? Girl, please. When I was a kid, I tripped over the vacuum cleaner cord at least once a week. Where was the article that warned my parents about that?

Dave. Don't trip over my wires, Dave.

And for all you Twitter non-believers: Ivybean104, possibly the world's oldest Twitterer, is seen here telling off her grandson for picking his nose. Comedy gold!

It takes a macro lens & lots of plastic

V.J. Day Times Square, originally uploaded by Balakov.

... to recreate some of the world's most famous photographs in Legos. The whole set is here. The original photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt can be viewed here. (And for a change, I didn't feature one of the Star Wars photos. Aren't you shocked?)

That's what I want to know

How do I get to be too big to fail?

Looking up

Happy Monday. As you go about your day, be sure and look up. [Alternately, look at this collection of art on buildings. I'm cool.]

Number One: Guess the Number Two

It's Saturday, so you have plenty of time to learn who pooped. [via @agategal] Can you match the animal with its poo? I'm sorry to say I only scored 66%. I don't know my ostrich from my giraffe.

When you're done (and slightly grossed out), play Tetris while singing Happy Birthday!

Today is a quiet Saturday. Besides the usual weekend catch-up activities (dry cleaner, mowing [BB], haircut [me], grocery store [me + some poor unfortunate conscript]), we may drive up to Grass Valley tonight to our nephew's grad party. Tomorrow BB sings. Have a great weekend!

Friday dog-blogging: a bad feeling

Han Solo, P.I. [video] I'd totally watch this show! Oh, wait. I already did.

My future sister in law wants to design her own wedding gown. And the reason she belongs in this family is, she's taking her inspiration from the many gowns of Padme Amadala. (I joked that her bridesmaids ought to dress as stormtroopers until she told me I will be one of them.)

Toy Story 3 teaser trailer. Um, must we be teased a whole year in advance? This is just cruel.

God texts the Ten Commandments

Pinata

And for everybody else, an unexpected consequence to global warming