Saturday, May 31
NxtUp...Gizmo
Rotating Alarm Clock
I am assuming this will work on the iPhone. The 9th can not get arrive fast enough.
Precious, my precious.
7gadgets.com
NxtUp...Gizmos
Wave Baby RC
I was trolling Toys-R-US for pool toys (for myself) and stumbled across this awesome RC for little kids. How fun. It makes me want to borrow one of my pals kids so I can
tool him/her around my pool with the Wave Baby.
Toys-R-Us
A big sarcastic 'thanks' for the loop of
"party in my tummy" that cycling in my mind.
Via whateve.com
Friday, May 30
NxtUp...What!?
10 Banned Classic Books
1. The Call of the Wild by Jack London was banned in Yugoslavia and Italy and was burned by Nazis.
2. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck was banned in many places across the U.S., but was particularly banned in California because the book depicted the state badly.
3. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss has been banned across the U.S. for it’s allegorical political commentary.
4. Ulysses by James Joyce was banned for sexual content. The ban was overturned in a court case called the United States vs. One Book Called Ulysses.
5. All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque was banned in Nazi Germany for insulting the Wehrmacht.
6. Animal Farm by George Orwell was delayed in the U.K. because of its anti-Stalin theme. It was confiscated in Germany by Allied troops, banned in Yugoslavia in 1946, banned in Kenya in 1991 and banned in the United Arab Emirates in 2002.
7. As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner was banned in Kentucky because it was “anti-Christian” and contained bad language.
8. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell was banned in South Africa in 1955 for using the world “Black” in the title.
9. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger was banned in lots of places across the U.S. because the character exhibited “inappropriate” behavior, plus bad language and sexual content.
10. The Giver by Lois Lowry was banned in a few states including California and Kentucky for addressing issues such as euthanasia.
Via Mental Floss
NxtUp...WTF?!
Starbucks Logo
"A Christian group based in San Diego found grounds for outrage over the new retro-style logo for Starbucks Coffee. The Resistance says the new image "has a naked woman on it with her legs spread like a prostitute".
Instead of worrying about other things going on in the world. This is the sort of thing
'The Reisitance' is concerned about?
Via kansasbob.blogspot.com
NxtUp...Robots
Lovin' Robots...
And do love me some Coca-Cola. Shown is a robot that wanders the
streets of Tokyo vending soda.
Technabob
NxtUp...Obsessorizing
Silver Jewelry
From Thomas Sabo. See more at the link as well as a few desktop wallpapers.
Clickity-click it
Thursday, May 29
NxtUp...Comics
The Wildguard Universe
Shown is the super group 'Ultra Mega Super Five'. See other and bios at the link.
Todd Nauck
NxtUp...Comics
Marvel Universe Cloud
This web app is fun to me. Connect the characters at the link and read bios of your favorite 'evil-doer' or protagonist.
Marvel
NxtUp...Satire
Wonder Woman vs. Superman
"
Vedeze is a Belgian cartoonist who uses existing photographs to create his satirical and topical imagery. Most of his work is focused on the current Belgian socio-political situation (Vedeze is also a supporter of the “Save Solidarity” movement, which aims at saving the bonds between Flemings and Walloons). Some, as this example proves, will probably also be understood by viewers from other countries."
Whatever that means...I am sure my Belgian 'work husband' knows. Hugo is the Apple IT guy. Those IT folks know everything.
Empherist
NxtUp...Comics
The New JLA Team
Robinson's forthcoming series "Justice League" will star Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Supergirl, Batwoman, The Atom (Ray Palmer), Shazam (Freddy Freeman), Congorilla and Starman (Mikaal Tomas).
Congorilla? Really? Congorilla?
CBR
NxtUp...Advertising
Of All Things to Worry About...
"Dunkin' Donuts has pulled an online ad starring Rachael Ray after conservative bloggers suggested the scarf she wore in the ad looked like a keffiyeh, a traditional headdress worn by Arab men that some associate with jihad. Margie Myers, senior VP-communications for Dunkin' Brands, said in a statement, 'Absolutely no symbolism was intended.' Margie Myers, senior VP-communications for Dunkin' Brands, said in a statement, 'Absolutely no symbolism was intended.'
"In a recent online ad, Rachael Ray is wearing a black-and-white silk scarf with a paisley design. It was selected by the stylist for the advertising shoot," Margie Myers, senior VP-communications for Dunkin' Brands, said in a statement. "Absolutely no symbolism was intended."
War, economy, HIV/AIDS, Cancer, global warming & this is someone's focus?
Via adage
Wednesday, May 28
NxtUp...Comics
Ultimate Universe
Alpha Flight in the alternate Marvel Universe show up to take the gay Northstar character back to Canada, but his lover Colossus objects and fists-a-cuffs ensue.
Image from Ultimate X-Men #94.
Wiki Alpha Flight
NxtUp...Comics
Spitfire
I never thought that Spitfire was any sort of a badass until she ripped that Skrull soldier's head off with her teeth. The image is out of Captain Britain & the MI13 issue #1.
Bio Here
NxtUp...Orange Crush
My Signature Color
"Orange is a vibrant color that brings out energy, stimulates emotion, conversation and even hunger. When I visualize orange I see nature; the sunset, flowers in bloom and turning leaves. When I taste orange, it tastes like sweet citrus or spices. It is a color that is alive, fun loving and expressive. The Color Orange is inspired by what the painter Kandinsky said when he stated that the color orange is in fact red that has been made more human by the color yellow" as written by a fellow blogger Daniellw Hirsch.
blog.2modern.com
NxtUp...Cinema
Love Story 2050
A Bollywood film set in the future that includes dancing robots. Cooool.
VIa io9.com
NxtUp...Comics
Batman & Robin
"The image above appears, more or less, courtesy of The Batman Chronicles v.5, which still ranks behind Wonder Woman and most of Blackhawk for Golden Age bondage content."
www.the-isb.com
Tuesday, May 27
NxtUp...Orange Eye®
For the Sports Guy
Everyone loves a winner. Especially a hunk this this one.
Via thisisextratime.com
NxtUp...Comics
Shadow Lass
Awh sh#t now! I love me some Shadow Lass from the Legion of Super-Heroes.
majorspoilers.com
NxtUp...Gizmos
Solar Laptop
"Apple just filed a patent to infuse their hand-helds and computers with a thin film of solar cells, paving the way for a new generation of gadgets with battery life boosted by the sun. The patent approaches the prospect from every angle, with schematics to stack photovoltaic cells beneath the entire surface of their portables - including the screen!"
Via inhabit.com
NxtUp...Musicals
The Drowsy Chaperone
This Memorial Day weekend Eric & I saw The Drowsy Chaperone. I have wanted to see this show since forever and a day. One of the best Broadway type shows I have seen in recent memory. The other was The Color Purple last year in NYC.
See a Moment Here
NxtUp...Blu-ray
The Golden Compass
During my Memorial Day 'staycation', I got around to seeing The Golden Compass. A very cool moment included the Amazonian like, flying witches fighting bow & arrows. Awesome.
YouTube
NxtUp...Books
A New David Sedaris Book
Of all places to learn about this, there was a blurb in Men's Health.
amazon.com
Monday, May 26
NxtUp...Illustrations
Memorial Day
More than just a day off. An illustration by Bob Staake.
drawger.com/bobstaake
NxtUp...Comics
10 Best Books
Captain America is on the list. See the others at the jump to Crave.
Crave
NxtUp...Gymnastics
2008 Visa Championships
This past weekend my galpals, my partner Eric and I went to the Men's Gymnastics competition at Reliant Arena in Houston. Winners there eventually make it to Beijing. Shown are some photos of the competitors. Next Saturday it may be televised.
Thank you, Klinka & Dina
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