Archive for August, 2006
So you’ve caught up with your work?
Maybe you’re just sitting in the airport waiting for that delayed flight. Oh look at that blonde walking by, wow, what a body.
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to save the world from glutton aliens, or stomp all over Mario Land to save the Princess than look [...]
We’ve all been there.
Sitting there, innocently surfing the internet (ahem, I mean ‘working’) in peace when suddenly a noise erupts from the cube next door.
It starts with a vibration, and then explodes into a full on symphony of synthesized torment that sounds like a cross between an acid laced version of “Family Ties” and a [...]
“We must let time penetrate what the present cannot.”
Richard Henessy (1724-1800)
How to: Rock out to “Number 1″
In the past months, I’ve been playing Goldfrapp’s Supernature far more than anything else recently added to my music collection. Cash reviewed the album, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. But if you were to get just one track from it, check out “Number 1″ (iTunes link).
And now, how Glenn rocks out to Number [...]
If you look in the mirror and typically see something resembling an unholy fusion of ding dongs, Chipotle burritos and a half finished Miller High Life, don’t blame the looking glass; you really are what you eat.
Joy of Running
Remember the solace of running in the morning ? When the only sound you hear is the thumping of your shoes and the rythmic sound of your breath?
Lately it seems like the worries of life have muffled that joy of running.
Fashion for Geeks: Why bother?
This is the first in a series of articles to help geeks become a bit more fashionable. If you’re a fellow geek or nerd, why care about fashion anyways?
Get into Designer Socks
Having just recently purchased a pair of loud purple striped socks from paul smith, I am now on the cool sock train. V.K. Nagrani is offering a grab bag of 12 designer socks dubbed the dirty dozen.
Does Hunger Affect Attraction?
A new british study suggests that hunger increases attraction to heavier females. Looks like grocery shopping isn’t the only thing you shouldn’t do on an empty stomach.
A study of 61 male university students found those who were hungry were attracted to heavier women than those who were satiated. The hungry men also paid [...]
Impressive Skin for Bambi’s Sake
What a night.
You played Blackjack with the boys, enjoyed some delicious libations, made it to that hot underground nightclub, socialized with more girls than you can remember and finally made it home in time for four hours of sleep.
Look Good in Pictures
Want to get your blue steel on? Here is a tip for looking good on camera:
Stick your neck out. One trick models often use is to present a 3/4 pose to the camera (turn your head so that 3/4 of it is exposed to the camera, as opposed to a full frontal shot) and then [...]
luxe life : home edition
Have an extra $75 Million dollars burning a hole in your portfolio again?
Yeah, I know the feeling.
Luckily, there’s a site that’s here to ease the pain.
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All set now. Thanks Ben!
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