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So… this Japanese voice actress/model/singer (because that is how it is done, lazy American) is getting her own comic for molesting her cats.

Rewind.

She already has an acting career, does the pervy, Asian woman-dressed-like-a-child-here-lookit-my-draws thing and produces music. That was not enough to get your love and attention though, you neglectful shits.

No she had to stick a cats head, repeatedly in her mouth for you. She even sniffed cat ass. All so you would just acknowledge her.

That is how far she was willing to go to ensure her future and what are you doing? Reading my Tumblr?

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2. *squeal* MWAH HAHAHAHAHA!

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Both the wife and I are huge Monopoly fans, except that like in many aspects of our lives, I prefer the digital option.
We actually had a heated debate in Target over the classic version versus the newer one that uses debit cards. Not only did I lose that debate, I was soundly demolished when we played that night.
We have not played again since.
Perhaps this new version will inspire us.

Both the wife and I are huge Monopoly fans, except that like in many aspects of our lives, I prefer the digital option.

We actually had a heated debate in Target over the classic version versus the newer one that uses debit cards. Not only did I lose that debate, I was soundly demolished when we played that night.

We have not played again since.

Perhaps this new version will inspire us.

I just happen to have a pair of these on now. Looks like I am managing to stay fashionable.

I just happen to have a pair of these on now. Looks like I am managing to stay fashionable.

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There's an App for That

Numchux: do you know if anyone here has a video thingy

Me: video thingy?

Numchux: and who do we want to pwn first…[ censored ]

Numchux: like a flip camera or something

Me: you mean like an iPhone?

Numchux: oh shit man I think I have a video function on my iPhone

Me:

Me: i am posting this on my blog

Numchux: hahaha no way man

Nerd shirts: for him and her.

Nerd shirts: for him and her.

 Social Is the Top Priority for Marketers in 2010@Mashable 
This is a big no brainer.
To not have these be your top business priorities is willful ignorance.

Social Is the Top Priority for Marketers in 2010
@Mashable

This is a big no brainer.

To not have these be your top business priorities is willful ignorance.

American Airlines Web Site: The Product of a Self-Defeating Design Process | Design & Innovation | Fast Company

This article outlines what is wrong with many businesses approach to the Internet.

There doesn’t need to be a dramatic change in leadership or a monumental failure to come to terms with how business is being done online.

That American Airlines website still looks and functions in the same way this designer complains about is sad.

All you need to know how things are working and changing online but is a level of engagement that can’t be approached with superficial knowledge, opinion or hubris. The Internet changes constantly and if you want to be a part of it you must constantly adapt or watch as some small two-man operation like Google becomes, well… Google.

We’ve seen it over the past decade as we moved from Friendster to MySpace to Facebook. Each new service outpacing the previous that refuses to evolve. The Internet will always win and never waits, but also makes all the tools readily available for success if you are willing to be decisive, creative and progressive.

Knowing your goals for a site is imperative, as well as making it easy for users to help you achieve those goals. Are you promoting one product? Are you a social network? Are you a commerce site?

That is pretty much the magic formula, Clear goal + Ease of use = Success.

In this case, it takes very little thought to conclude that people  would come to American Airlines to book a flight. Which the designer makes the main focus of his redesign. He’s not some expert in business, he’s a web designer. That does make him an expert in customer psychology, which allows him create a design that appeals to a users’ needs.

In today’s business world, you need to see your customer psychologist regularly.

Fun Without Apples

  • Apple Genius: how can I help you today, sir?
  • Old East Euro Dude: This computer is not working.
  • Apple Genius: Okay, can I have a look at it?
  • Apple Genius: Sir, this is a PC.
  • Old East Euro Dude: Yes, and is not working.
  • Apple Genius: Sir, this is the Apple Store. We only work on Macs.
  • Old East Euro Dude: So, you cannot fix this?

AMEN!

I had to reblog this awesome post that sums up my feelings about babies in bars. While this specifically refers to my hood, I think it applies worldwide.

The NYT in the article below takes on a local practice that the Stoop finds unconscionable: parents bringing their infants to bars in Park Slope.


Consider this an open letter to these parents:

Dear Selfish, Obama Voting, Change We Can Believe In, Negligent Parents:

I know it sucks that the West Indian nanny (who hates your guts) that you severely underpay to raise your kids has the audacity to ask for one day off a week. Life is hard in that way, I know. 

But for those 24 hrs. when the nanny is not teaching your kid the Queen’s English, you actually have to be the child’s parent. And I know the Guide To Progressive Parenting says you should do things with your kid-but somehow (I hope) I don’t think they mean you should take the little tyke to a local bar while you are getting your booze bag on.

How selfish can you be? Don’t you know people go to bars to specifically not interact with your kid? Its a place where adults gather-why do you think you never see Michael Jackson, Roman Polanski or R. Kelly at a bar? 

Since its a place that adults gather, you will find language, behavior and situations that are not child appropriate-even a child as bright as your kid, and I know your kid is really smart, cause that is all you ever talk about. 

So its a pretty bad deal all around, it sucks for adults, and it sucks for your kid.

Take the little bastard to a movie or the park. 

Your kid should be eating jello, not jello shots.

Something is really wrong when your designated driver was born in 2008.

You need to do some soul-searching if you are more concerned about free- range chicken than raising a de-ranged child.

Call me crazy, but I think when a two year old knows all the lyrics to The Doors “Road House Blues” it is more of a sign of sh*tty parenting than child intelligence.

Now, if you feel really strongly about permitting under-aged kids in bars, don’t worry, time will fly by and before you know it, your little bundle of joy will soon be the teenager sneaking behind your back and drinking in the same bar where you currently give him a video game to keep him busy while you get your load on.

Or, if you are the real progressive type, your soon to be teenager won’t have to sneak behind your back; I’m sure you will be sharing your pot with the future stoner.

But until that time, put down the blackberry, as well as the blackberry brandy, and take the kid out of the bar.

Oh, one last thing: If you change your kid’s diaper on a table in a bar, you should be found guilty of a hate crime.

Baldman

via Shouts From the Stoop

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Awh yeah! New Gorillaz! Whaddya think?

Rock Band 2010. You may have to actually learn a real instrument.

Little Wheel

Little Wheel
Little Wheel

So much fun.

Wow?

Looks like we’ll be making with the fingerpaints on that iTablet. You ready?

Looks like we’ll be making with the fingerpaints on that iTablet. You ready?