Reports are that the Tron sequel will be shot entirely in 3-D. What’s even more interesting is that with the latest technology the filmmakers will be able wear the glasses at the monitors as they shoot, allowing them to instantly see the results. We’re also specifically told to expect a 3-D first person view from inside a light cycle, which should be pretty spectacular.
Here's some bootleg footage from Comic-Con.
22 December 2008
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12 December 2008
50s Pinup Model Bettie Page Dead at 85
It is indeed a sad day... Legendary pinup queen Bettie Page died of pneumonia at the age of 85 in a Los Angeles, California, hospital Thursday, a week after suffering a heart attack, according to her agent. "She captured the imagination of a generation of men and women with her free spirit and unabashed sensuality," said agent Mark Roesler in a written statement. "She is the embodiment of beauty." Page, said to be one of the most photographed people of the past century, became a recluse in recent decades. Yet, her images continued to be used around the world to market Bettie Page action figures, clothing lines and other merchandise. The Web site, BettiePage.com, logs about 20 million hits a month, Roesler said. A TVGuide.com poll recently placed Bettie Page as the "ultimate sex goddess," outscoring others such as Marilyn Monroe.
11 December 2008
Top 25 Beers of 2008
It's that time of year again, LLCoolDave's annual year end list of his top 25 beers of the year. Click on the link to see my opinion of the beer. What beers have you tasted this year that you think are awesome? Leave me a comment...- Beer: New Belgium 1554 Brussels Style Black Ale
Brewer: New Belgium Brewing Company
Style: Traditional Ale
Ranking (1-5): 4.3 - Beer: Weihenstephaner Korbinian
Brewer: Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Style: Doppelbock
Ranking (1-5): 4.3 - Beer: Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan
Brewer: Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company
Style: Brown Ale
Ranking (1-5): 4.2 - Beer: Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock
Brewer: Brauerei Aying
Style: Doppelbock
Ranking (1-5): 4.1 - Beer: Wychwood Hobgoblin (Pasteurised)
Brewer: Wychwood Refresh (Marstons plc)
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Ranking (1-5): 4.1 - Beer: Odell India Pale Ale (IPA)
Brewer: Odell Brewing Company
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Ranking (1-5): 4 - Beer: Starr Hill Amber
Brewer: Starr Hill
Style: Brown Ale
Ranking (1-5): 4 - Beer: Scuttlebutt Gale Force IPA
Brewer: Scuttlebutt Brewing Co.
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Ranking (1-5): 4 - Beer: Weihenstephaner Kristall Weissbier
Brewer: Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Style: German Kristallweizen
Ranking (1-5): 4 - Beer: Great Divide Hibernation Ale
Brewer: Great Divide Brewing Company
Style: American Strong Ale
Ranking (1-5): 3.9 - Beer: Hofbräu München Dunkel
Brewer: Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München
Style: Dunkel
Ranking (1-5): 3.9 - Beer: Dominion Oak Barrel Stout
Brewer: Old Dominion Brewing Co.
Style: Stout
Ranking (1-5): 3.9 - Beer: Xingu
Brewer: Kaiser (Brazil) (MolsonCoors)
Style: Schwarzbier
Ranking (1-5): 3.9 - Beer: Shiner Holiday Cheer
Brewer: Spoetzl Brewery (Gambrinus Company)
Style: Fruit Beer
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale
Brewer: Dogfish Head Brewery
Style: Brown Ale
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Southern Star Pine Belt Pale
Brewer: Southern Star Brewing Co.
Style: American Pale Ale
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Black Sheep Monty Pythons Holy Grail
Brewer: Black Sheep
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Brewer: Boston Beer Company
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Santa Fe Pale Ale
Brewer: Santa Fe Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Clipper City Pale Ale
Brewer: Clipper City Brewing Co.
Style: American Pale Ale
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Rogue Mocha Porter
Brewer: Rogue Ales
Style: Porter
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Heineken Dark Lager
Brewer: Heineken Nederland
Style: American Dark Lager
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale
Brewer: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
Style: American Pale Ale
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Julius Echter Hefe-Weissbier Hell
Brewer: Würzburger Hofbräu (Schörghuber)
Style: German Hefeweizen
Ranking (1-5): 3.8 - Beer: Fullers ESB
Brewer: Fullers
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Ranking (1-5): 3.8
08 December 2008
Holiday Hints for Hooch Heads
A special list of Holiday Hints for Hooch Heads from Modern Drunkard Magazine. Covering a broad array of topics such as Gift Tips, Family Gatherings, Holiday Fun & Games, and Christmas Spirits, the list of helpful hints includes "Spread the holiday cheer by going to your favorite bar dressed as Santa Claus. Because nobody under-pours Santa. Nobody." It's like a Hints from Heloise, but for alcoholics.
07 December 2008
The Ten Oldest Bars in the US
I am proud to say that I got plastered (many times over when I worked for the US Treasury Dept) at the Old Ebbit Grill, number 4 on the list of the Ten Oldest Bars in the US.
06 December 2008
Diamond thieves pull off $100 million heist
Armed robbers pulled off one of the world's biggest jewellery heists at a famed Paris store, making off with 85 million euros (107 million dollars) in diamonds and valuables, officials said Friday. A gang of four thieves -- two of them disguised as women -- on Thursday stole nearly all the jewels on display at the Harry Winston boutique just off the Champs-Elysees avenue, which attracts a wealthy international clientele.
01 December 2008
23 November 2008
22 November 2008
21 November 2008
Afterworld
I got hooked on this online SciFi series, Afterworld. I like Post-Apocalyptic stories and always fantasize what I would do in a similar situation. After travelling to New York City on a business trip, Russell Shoemaker wakes to find all electronic technology dead and more than 99% of the human race missing. Driven by a need to discover the truth and determined to return to his family, he embarks on a journey to his home in Seattle, while recording and telling all of the events in his journal. Afterworld is the story of Russell's 3,000-mile (4,800 km) trek across a post-apocalyptic America as he encounters the strange new societies rebuilding themselves. Along the way, he also attempts to solve the mystery of what caused this global event, which survivors refer to as "the Fall."
20 November 2008
16 November 2008
16 October 2008
Ex-NFL Player Donates Super Bowl Ring
Je'Rod Cherry is giving away his Super Bowl ring. The former NFL safety who won three rings as a member of the New England Patriots is raffling off his 2001 Super Bowl ring to benefit Asia's Hope, a non-denominational initiative that mobilizes Western churches to help Asia's poor.
Cherry told The Cleveland Plain Dealer that he had a hard time deciding which of his three Super Bowl rings to give away. He eventually settled on his first ring, because "It says I'm serious about this cause and it also reflects my faith, that I'm going to give up my best, what I care about the most. The other two I don't wear."
The 14-karat white gold ring with 142 diamonds as well as garnets and sapphires in the Patriots logo is reportedly worth close to $54,000. For a mere $10 (tickets are $2 each with a minimum purchase of five through netraffle.org), anyone can take a chance to own this gaudy bauble.
Cherry told The Cleveland Plain Dealer that he had a hard time deciding which of his three Super Bowl rings to give away. He eventually settled on his first ring, because "It says I'm serious about this cause and it also reflects my faith, that I'm going to give up my best, what I care about the most. The other two I don't wear."
The 14-karat white gold ring with 142 diamonds as well as garnets and sapphires in the Patriots logo is reportedly worth close to $54,000. For a mere $10 (tickets are $2 each with a minimum purchase of five through netraffle.org), anyone can take a chance to own this gaudy bauble.
10 October 2008
Best Man Ruins Wedding
05 October 2008
Worst Football Endzone Spike. Ever.
You really see what happens when they show the replay...
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30 September 2008
25 September 2008
Never Show Off Before A Fight
Fight Club Rules:
1st RULE: You do not talk about FIGHT CLUB.
2nd RULE: You DO NOT talk about FIGHT CLUB.
3rd RULE: If someone says "stop" or goes limp, taps out the fight is over.
4th RULE: Only two guys to a fight.
5th RULE: One fight at a time.
6th RULE: No shirts, no shoes.
7th RULE: Fights will go on as long as they have to.
8th RULE: If this is your first night at FIGHT CLUB, you HAVE to fight.
NEW RULE: Never show off before a fight.
1st RULE: You do not talk about FIGHT CLUB.
2nd RULE: You DO NOT talk about FIGHT CLUB.
3rd RULE: If someone says "stop" or goes limp, taps out the fight is over.
4th RULE: Only two guys to a fight.
5th RULE: One fight at a time.
6th RULE: No shirts, no shoes.
7th RULE: Fights will go on as long as they have to.
8th RULE: If this is your first night at FIGHT CLUB, you HAVE to fight.
NEW RULE: Never show off before a fight.
17 September 2008
Was the Death Star Attack and Inside Job?
We’ve all heard the “official conspiracy theory” of the Death Star attack. We all know about Luke Skywalker and his ragtag bunch of rebels, how they mounted a foolhardy attack on the most powerful, well-defended battle station ever built. And we’ve all seen the video over, and over, and over, of the one-in-a-million shot that resulted in a massive chain reaction that not just damaged, but completely obliterated that massive technological wonder. Like many, I was fed this story when I was growing up. But as I watched the video, I began to realize that all was not as it seemed. And the more I questioned the official story, the deeper into the rabbit hole I went.Note: This post is not to make light or fun of the 9/11 attacks on the recent 7th anniversary, but to make a serious point about the absurdity of 9/11 Conspiracy theories in a humorus way.
13 September 2008
09 September 2008
08 September 2008
16 August 2008
13 August 2008
Trackers Say They Found 'Bigfoot' Corpse
Three "Bigfoot" seekers, two from Georgia and one from California, claimed they have proof that they have found the dead body of the elusive creature in the wilds of Georgia. They intend to present DNA evidence to prove the carcass is that of a bigfoot on Friday at a news conference. I personally do believe in Bigfoot and if this turns out to be true this would be a great scientific discovery.
11 August 2008
10 August 2008
Great Photos by one of SI's top photographers
John Biever, one of Sports Illustrated's Top photographers shares his favorite photos.
Drink American!
Coors, Miller, and now Anheuser-Busch are owned by foriegn companies; Pabst Brewing, maker of Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) is now the largest American owned brewery in the country. Here's a list of the top ten American Owned breweries. I'm also proud to say that Spoetzl Brewing (which brews a personal favorite of mine Shiner Bock) is number 7 on the list. Looks like I'm going to have to start picking up a case of PBR every now and then to support our American owned breweries.
28 June 2008
25 June 2008
Shall We Play a Game?
My favorite scene in WarGames is the part where the fake missles are on their way and NORAD snaps into action. My favorite line is when General Baringer says "Get the ICBMs in the bullpen warmed up and ready to fly. Get me the President on the horn..."
The Booze Test: Name that alcohol
I almost got 100% on this Booze Test. See if you can beat my knowledge of booze...
98%ALCOHOLIC
98%ALCOHOLIC
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24 June 2008
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12 June 2008
Today in History: The Swiss Army Gets Its Own Knife
June 12, 1897: Karl Elsener legally registers his "soldiers' knife" for use by the Swiss army. In an age when nationalism was fashionable, Elsener, a Swiss manufacturer of surgical instruments and cutlery, was a very fashionable man indeed. So he was less than thrilled to learn that the Swiss army was importing Solingen blades from neighboring Germany. Elsener set out to develop a homegrown multifunctional tool worthy of being carried by his local Alpine troops. His prototype of what became known as the Swiss army knife appeared in 1891. The original -- made with a wooden handle -- included a blade, a screwdriver and a can opener. But Elsener was not happy with it and tinkered endlessly, adding a second blade using a revolutionary spring mechanism, and strengthening the housing.
07 June 2008
01 June 2008
The Mafia's Ten Commandments
The Mafia's Ten Commandments have been found after police arrested a top Godfather in Sicily. Under the secret Cosa Nostra code of conduct, the so-called "men of honour" must avoid bars, other gangsters' wives and girlfriends and be on time. The list of rules emerged from documents seized after the arrest of Salvatore Lo Piccolo, 65, at a secret mob meeting in Palermo, along with his son Sandro, 32, and two other godfathers.The 10 'Mafiosi' commandments are:
1. No one can present himself directly to another of our friends. There must be a third person to do it.
2. Never look at the wives of friends.
3. Never be seen with cops.
4. Don't go to pubs and clubs.
5. Always be available for Cosa Nostra, even if your wife's about to give birth.
6. Appointments must be respected.
7. Wives must be treated with respect.
8. When asked for any information, the answer must be the truth.
9. Money cannot be appropriated if it belongs to others or to other families.
10. People who can't be part of Cosa Nostra are anyone with a close relative in the police, with a two-timing relative in the family, anyone who behaves badly and doesn't hold to moral values.
30 May 2008
29 May 2008
Fidel Castro and Stroh's Light
This is the kind of hard nose negotiations we need to bring about democracy in Cuba.
17 May 2008
09 May 2008
North Korea Has Just Been Served!!
Unfortunately the makers of this vid don't allow embeding but trust me its pretty cool. A couple of South Korean soldiers decide to hold thier own "negotiations" across the 38th parallel.
The James Dean Guide to Being a Body Language Bad*ss
James Dean is an iconic figure of legendary proportions. He was a paragon of coolness who occupied the middle ground between normalcy and anti-social rebellion. He took up lots of space (both physical and psychological) and his body language simultaneously conveyed extreme confidence and boyish vulnerability. Here is a list of James Dean's 7 Rules for Being a Body Language Bad*ss.In Summary . . .
Lean on Stuff While Standing,
Get as Horizontal as Possible While Sitting,
Assume an Open Posture
Take up lots of space,
Master the Confident Gaze/Fearless Stare/Scowl,
Talk Slowly,
Smile Strategically (No Sycophantic Smiling)
07 May 2008
Survive a Nuclear Blast
When I was a kid one of my greatest fears was a getting caught in a Nuclear Explosion. My home town (San Antonio, TX) is home to important Army and Air Force bases making it a top ten nuclear target. As a child many times I would have wake up with nightmares of witnessing a mushroom cloud and standing in awe as I wait for my death when the explosion blast hits me like a freight train. As an adult I still have these nightmares about once a year.So it may seem like a fear rooted in Cold War paranoia, but with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sniffing around the Middle East, North Korea and other parts of the world for hidden enrichment facilities and smuggled radioactive materials, the threat of an atomic bomb hitting a major city is a harsh reality.
If your city is the target of a nuclear attack, you'll need to do more than duck and cover. Between the sheer destructive force of the blast and the horrors of fallout, the odds of survival can be depressingly slim. Here's a short list of tips to beat the odds of this oft-feared doomsday scenario. If you want some serious information, here is the free online version of "Nuclear War Survival Skills".
30 April 2008
See Your Cell Phone on TV
Bulletinboard Forum Presents Billboards Top 100 of the 80's
Cool site that has all the top 100 songs from each year of the 80's (that's 1000 songs). Be careful though, there are some hidden links to some risque material.
25 April 2008
Milky Way and Andromeda Collision
A simulation 2 billion years in the future when our own Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy collide. Keep an eye on the magenta ball in the simulation. It shows the relative position of our solar system and how well we survive the collision. (Color coding is Gas Temperature & Transparency is density).
23 April 2008
19 April 2008
Oldest Living Tree Found in Sweden
The world's oldest known living tree, a conifer that first took root at the end of the last Ice Age, has been discovered in Sweden, researchers say. The visible portion of the 13-foot-tall (4-meter-tall) "Christmas tree" isn't ancient, but its root system has been growing for 9,550 years, according to a team led by Leif Kullman, professor at Umeå University's department of ecology and environmental science in Sweden.
12 April 2008
Improv Everywhere Pranks Random Little League Game
For their latest mission, Improv Everywhere turns a random little league game into a major league event. This would be so awesome!
07 April 2008
04 April 2008
Star Wars is Satan's Tool
Billions of dollars has been made off the series of movies called The Star Wars that is beloved by millions. Many big fans of this space opera, do not know that the fantasy epic they enjoy is not a simple entertainment, but Satan's Battleground for their very souls! In this “Final Episode” of the Star Wars, EVIL triumphs using the Force - a greater force they claim than God! This is a Dangerous LIE! This is no mindless entertainment, but an attempt by DEMONS to distract you from your real 75 year mission on planet Earth, to give yourself to Jesus! Do not trust a Yodah puppet from Satan’s dream factory, trust in the Word of the Bible!(No really they are serious...)
29 March 2008
Hot Chicks with Douchebags
Hot Chicks with Douchebags is your humble guide into the dark cultural trainwreck of hottie/douchey commingling. This site is all about poking fun at douche-scrotes and the hotties who love them.
28 March 2008
Top 10 Ways to Fly Under the Radar
These days it is becoming harder and harder to live your life without some kind of interference from the government. Individual sovereignty has become virtually lost. There are, however, some things you can do to fly under the radar of government and become independent. This is a list of tips and tricks for living your life without the burden of government, or to help you if you simply wish to disappear. This list will be helpful when I finally decide to fake my own death...
26 March 2008
25 March 2008
23 March 2008
20 March 2008
Sports Logos
SportsLogos.net is your virtual museum dedicated to this history of sports logos and sports uniforms.
15 March 2008
14 March 2008
07 March 2008
Rare Simpsons Commercial
This is a rare Simpsons commercial that aired in France - the only ever instance of full frontal nudity on The Simpsons.
Top 10 Most Expensive Las Vegas Cocktails
Whether you’re celebrating your big wins at the Craps table, or drowning in your sorrows after losing your house on Blackjack, Las Vegas has a drink that’s perfect for you. Make sure to bring your American Express though, some of the world’s most expensive cocktails can be found on the Las Vegas strip. From whimsical to decadent, here’s a top 10 list of Las Vegas’ Most extravagant and expensive Cocktails…
StarCrash Trailer - 1979
When I was a kid I used to love this movie. Looking back I can't understand what I loved about this...
06 March 2008
The World's Most Important 6-sec Drum Loop
This fascinating, brilliant 20-minute video narrates the history of the "Amen Break," a six-second drum sample from the b-side of a chart-topping single from 1969. This sample was used extensively in early hiphop and sample-based music, and became the basis for drum-and-bass and jungle music -- a six-second clip that spawned several entire subcultures. Nate Harrison's 2004 video is a meditation on the ownership of culture, the nature of art and creativity, and the history of a remarkable music clip.
07 February 2008
04 February 2008
03 February 2008
Carl is Pissed: Giants by 23
Carl predicts his Giants will issue a Beantown Beatdown in the Super Bowl. Which with 7:30 left in the fouth quarter, looks like it may happen.
30 January 2008
24 January 2008
Helvetica: Full Movie
Helvetica is a feature length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture.
23 January 2008
22 January 2008
20 January 2008
17 January 2008
Man Fired for Eating a Taco
Only in my hometown of San Antonio, can this be considered a serious issue. God, I love my town.
15 January 2008
Texans report seeing UFO
In this Texas farming community where nightfall usually brings clear, starry skies, residents are abuzz over reported sightings of what many believe is a UFO. Several dozen people — including a pilot, county constable and business owners — insist they have seen a large silent object with bright lights flying low and fast. Some reported seeing fighter jets chasing it.
10 January 2008
Top 10 Most Expensive Libations
How about a bottle of $54,000 Rum from 1940? A list of the top ten most expensive libations.
04 January 2008
FBI Reopens 1971 D.B. Cooper Case
On a cold November night 36 years ago, in the driving wind and rain, somewhere between southern Washington state and just north of Portland, Oregon, a man calling himself Dan Cooper parachuted out of a plane he’d just hijacked clutching a bag filled with $200,000 in stolen cash. Who was Cooper? Did he survive the jump? And what happened to the loot, only a small part of which has ever surfaced? The FBI is reopening the case in hopes it will jog someone's memory.
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