Nintendo A Cappella

A friend of mine showed me a video clip recently featuring a group of a cappella singers doing a little Nintendo medley. I watched the clip again the other day and it just keeps getting better with each viewing. In the wasteland which is the Internet, this is an oasis. Come my friends and drink of it...

Quicktime or Windows Media (slightly larger...same video quality though)

The group is called Redefined and they're affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. You can find their page here. In case you're wondering what they're singing:
1) Super Mario Bros. "Flag/Stage Clear"
2) Super Mario Bros. Main Theme
3) Dr. Mario
4) Super Mario Bros. 3
5) Mario Bros. "Star"
6) Tetris
7) Mortal Kombat
8) Mario Bros. "Dungeon"
9) The Legend of Zelda
10) Super Mario Bros. "Game Over"

A big pat on the back goes to the following site for all the links and the list of songs.

MSN Blogs

Hey check it out...
MSN now has their own version of blogging. It's pretty nice with a decent photo interface. If any WLE members want links posted to their personal sites, email me and I'll get them on the sidebar of links >>

Spring, Sprang, Sprung

That is one happy flower.

Cricket

The most exciting thing to happen to the game of cricket....ever!

(Personal note: I used to work with an Indian contractor, who apparently was quite fond of cricket. I remember him coming in one morning and telling me how he was up late watching a game. He said it's not unusual for some games to last 6 to 8 hours. Oh the humanity!)

Adobe Buys Macromedia

Hmm... Now Adobe's going to own FreeHand, its main competitor against Illustrator, AND Flash. Interesting. Well, if history proves correct, it will be ok. Adobe bought PageMaker from Aldus some time ago and did it justice, so I'm not too worried. Will be interesting to see what happens to FreeHand, tho. I'm guessing it will whither up and blow away in the wind.

My New Job

Here's a brief article that describes the project I'm working on. There's more to it than this, but you get the general idea:

Engagement Skills Trainer 2000

ePrompter Free eMail Notification Software

A little cheesy, but useful...

ePrompter Free eMail Notification Software

Xbox.com :: Jade Empire Game Detail Page

Here's why some of you haven't heard from me in a while.

The Genographic Project

I just found out about this via a mass email from our CEO. Apparently, IBM is teaming up with the National Geographic Society for a "five-year research partnership to deepen our understanding of how the human race populated the planet." Here's more:

The Genographic Project has two main components. One is the collection and field
analysis of DNA samples from more than 100,000 members of the last remaining
indigenous populations on the planet -- compiling one of the largest DNA
collections ever assembled. In addition, we're inviting members of the general
public to take part by purchasing cheek swab kits and submitting their own DNA
for analysis. Individuals will then receive customized genetic maps with
specific details of the migratory paths followed by their own ancestors.

It looks like the kits available to the general public are $107.50 (including S&H) but it looks like I can get them for $83.90. If anyone is interested in getting one and wants to work out something, drop me an email at righteousdork@yahoo.com. They're a little pricey and I'm not sure I can afford to do it right now, but this sounds like an awesome opportunity to learn a little more about your roots.

Scientists Scramble to Destroy Flu Strain

I don't know about you, but I just love living in a culture of fear. "But John, I'm not afraid." Oh you will be.......you will be!

Casshern

Wow! You've got to see this. It looks like a live-action anime version of Tron. That's the first thing I thought of while watching this trailer. If you don't have Quicktime, there are a couple of other options available at their website.

Microsoft to Show Off New Xbox on MTV

I'm lazy today and I've got work to do, so.....(Insert something witty about how Microsoft is evil and MTV is evil, and that when the two come together, it's a sure sign that the end of days is upon us.)

New Content for Halo 2.....Coming Soon!

Straight from the horse's mouth.

Duck in D.C.

Being in The Secret Service isn't all it's quacked up to be...(rimshot)...I'm here all week, peeps. Try the veal.

Another pic.

Wendy's

"Quality is our Recipe" - Dave Thomas

More Than Meets the Eye!

Transformers on the big screen.

Free Comic Book Day 2005

Free Comic Book Day 2005

Could you ask for anything better than that?!? Just wait til they start with Free Prescription Drug Day 2005 and Free Bo-tox Treatment Day!

DDR Home Simulator

If you like DDR Dancing, check out this free download game of StepMania. Basically, it's a home version for your computer. You can be simple like me and use the keyboard keys, or go all out and make your own dance pad as shown on the picture gallery. DDR....not just for kids but for lazy grown-ups who want to enjoy all the moves without really moving!

DDR

...it's for the kids.

Wow. Good press for a videogame. How refreshing. For Christmas, my wife and I bought the EyeToy:AntiGrav bundle for our nephews and I got to tell you...it's a workout. You're swaying your arms around a lot, crouching, and jumping. Good times.

Quite possibly....

the dumbest thing you will see today.

Netdisaster

Fun! Destroy your most hated webpages with Netdisaster

April Fools' Day Origin

From Dictionary.com.

And remember kids. Paying police officers to call your parents and tell them you've died in a horrible accident isn't funny........It's HILARIOUS!!!

It's not just a chicken sandwich...

...it's a Tender Crisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch

Welcome to Columbia

Hola Ambassador!

Presidential Nose Picking

The only thing funnier than George Bush picking his nose, is watching his wife pick her's and eat the prizes. That's right...whoever voted for you sure knows how to PICK A WINNER

That was taken from www.toostupidtobepresident.com

Mulholland Drive Revealed

Do you like David Lynch movies, even though you have no idea what the hell is going on with the plots? Are you thinking there has to be an artsy fartsy meaning to these insane and sometimes nerve-racking cinematic images, but can't seem to put it all together? I watched Mulholland Drive tonight and thought holy crap...this is the strangest movie I've ever seen. What the hell is going on in that movie?

The answer is here