Some appropriate cufflinks in the spirit of South Korean grandmother, 68-year-old Cha Sa-soon passed her driver's license written test on her 950th attempt. According to the BBC (and now this humble blog?), this is newsworthy. She must now pass the road test. Thank god there isn't a stereotype about bad driving and old Asian women.
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Let your visitors know how you really feel with these rugs from Supreme. It's perfect for the hater's club crib. Also, these will perfectly match these snow globes.
If you didn't care for woman's soccer before, then this highlight video of a recent match between BYU and New Mexico featuring elbows to the back, vicious illegal tackles, and even hair pulling will transform you into the biggest college woman's soccer fan. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvEobeNfGcc]
YO YANKEE FANS I'M REALLY HAPPY FOR YOU AND IMMA LET YOU CELEBRATE BUT THE 2004 WORLD SERIES WAS THE GREATEST WORLD SERIES OF ALL TIME.
Today only get the the band Phoenix's album "It's Never Been Like That" for only $1.99 at Amazon. [Via]
For your consideration: an online forum for reclusive people. [Via]
I wonder if it was Michael Scott behind the controls of this forklift that destroys a warehouse in three seconds. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqC2URQstz4&fmt=18]
This replica of Muhammad Ali's iconic robe is a definite WANT in my wish list.
A friend has asked that you, the readers, decide which is superior: her home region of Long Island or New Jersey? [polldaddy poll=2205220]
Update:
Fighting words!
Ayo: haha -- nj is kicking ass
Me: I know! LI started off strong initially
Ayo: bc they're the only ones who knew about it?
Ayo: nj is the shit - at least more of the shit than LI
Update 2:
Pooja: ...people from NJ are crazy and rowdy and dirty.
Wow, tell 'em how you really feel Pbad!
Update 3:
The poll is now closed on account of the mercy rule. And the winner quite unanimously is New Jersey. Here are the results:
80 votes total.
New Jersey: 63 votes (63%).
Long Island: 30 votes (38%).
Of course, the real winner here is Alaska.
Today is election day in New York, which means it's the perfect excuse to share this photo of a woman demonstrating proper firearm usage.
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In the interest of transparency, the Obama administration is providing I feel as though my entire education has been a waste after watching this tutorial on how to properly eat a chicken wing. This video really ought to be mandatory. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRcOY-PvOC8]
James Hopkins' "Spirit Level" from his "Balanced Works" series. Legitimize your alcoholism by turning it into art!
I dig the precision of Rob Pruitt and Jack Early's beer can and bumper sticker homage to youthful rebellion in his sculpture, "Sculpture for Teenage Boys: Miller Pyramid, 13 High."
Amazon's 50 albums discounted $5 each this month is a solid line-up including Ben Harper, The Clash, Flight of the Conchords, Johnny Cash, Jay Z, Coltrane, Owl City, Beastie Boys, Nat King Cole and Chris B's favorite Jon Secada. [Via]
Check out the far too coincidental to be an accident message in a recent veto letter by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California. The first letter of each word on the left side spells out the pleasant, productive phrase, "F-U-C-K Y-O-U." I do respect the imagination by the Governator. I recall vaguely from my Model UN days in high school some country submitted a proposal where the first letter of each sentence spelled out "OJ DID IT" or something like that.
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These 3-D aviator sunglasses by Bless won't make you look like an idiot at all.
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