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May 22, 2004
Why Cry?
This gadget reminds me of the Simpsons episode "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?", where Homer's half brother, Herb Powell, comes up with a similar invention.
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May 21, 2004
Forensic MD5
Pretty cool, in a geeky way of course! 3.3 GB/min is pretty damn fast.
The Forensic MD5 system is designed specifically for the requirements of law enforcement, corporate security, and cyber crime investigation of forensic computer data. This hand-held IDE hard drive data capturing system is ideal for fast disk drive data seizure. Using its built-in CRC-32 engine, the MD5 allows for imaging speeds up to 3.3 GB/min. The system’s non-tampering drive capture ensures bit-for-bit accuracy, guaranteeing zero chance of alteration of the suspect and evidence drives. With it's lightweight portability, rugged construction and field tested capabilities, the MD5 is simply the best forensic hard drive data collection system for law enforcement, corporate security, and cyber crime investigation and prosecution.
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May 20, 2004
Japanese Story
Synopsis: During a field trip, geologist Sandy (Toni Collette) has the unfortunate luck of being marooned in the Pilbara desert with a man she can't stand. Finding him completely irritating and rather egotistical, Sandy soon learns that his feelings for her are just as contemptuous. The saying that things can only get better doesn't apply to these two, as their increasingly remote location only adds to the already challenging situation
First of all, the synopsis for this movie only touches on a very small part of the movie. In a way, it's a good thing because I didn't know what to expect. Some parts of the story, I couldn't really believe. But overall, I think it was still well done. Toni Collette seems to be a pretty good actress and I think she's pretty much an unknown in the US. Good film to see, especially if you're tired of the typical Hollywood stuff. 7 out of 10.
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May 19, 2004
Please have this in Ghost Recon 2!!!
Question: Can you build an all-purpose battle rifle that can change colors, barrels, and weapons packages on the fly, comes equipped with a grenade launcher and shotgun that can take out Sigourney Weaver's aliens, and jams far less frequently than the M-16? Answer: The new XM-8 rifle by Heckler and Koch
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May 18, 2004
The Office
Synopsis: The workplace depicted in this six-part BBC series is as dysfunctional as it gets. David Brent (Ricky Gervais), office manager of nondescript Wernham-Hogg Slough, is at once zany, clueless and mortifying. David likes to drink, divulge deeply personal information at odd moments, read his poetry and make a fool of himself in front of his team, which is made up of Gareth the sycophant, Tim the sensitive guy, flirtatious Dawn and many others.
This is one of the funniest shows I have seen in a long time, if not the funniest. I rented this DVD because a friend of mine recommended it and I was not disappointed. I was laughing so much in the first episode, I thought it couldn't get any funnier. Then as I watched the rest, it just got better and better. The only thing to complain about is the english accent which is difficult to understand at times. Luckily, the subtitles option helped a lot. If you enjoy dry humor, watch this DVD! Pure comedy. 10 out of 10. Thanks for letting me know about this one, Benji!
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May 15, 2004
Troy
Synopsis: In 1193 B.C., Prince Paris of Troy (Orlando Bloom) kidnaps legendary beauty Helen (Diane Kruger) from her husband, King Menelaus of Sparta, setting the two nations on a collision course for war. The Greeks, led by Achilles (Brad Pitt), marshal their entire armada, sail to Troy and begin a decade-long siege. Eric Bana plays Hector, the leader of the Trojan forces, and Sean Bean is the wily Ulysses (of Trojan Horse fame). Positively Homeric!
I had better than average expectations for this movie and I'm sad to report that it didn't live up to it. The battle scenes with Achilles were great, but other than that a lot of the movie bugged me. Weird zoom ins, annoying cut aways to facial expressions, lame musical score and just too much use of CGI. It was still something I am glad to have seen in the big screen, which would have been better if annoying people who talk during the movie would learn how to shut their traps. It's something I'd watch again, just for the battle scenes of Achilles, but I wouldn't buy it on DVD. 5 out of 10.
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May 13, 2004
I missed the cut!
Man, good thing I'm a much better golfer in real life!
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May 11, 2004
Halo 2 Map
I'm sure you all know. November 9th. Here's a video from E3 of one of the maps. Oh yeah!
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Elkhart Open Round One
Well, yours truly choked in the first round with an opening round of 61 at the old course at St. Andrews. I made the mistake of looking at the scoreboard and seeing that someone freaking shot a 54! Yeah, what a realistic score! Mmm hmm. But enough of my bitterness. I need to do much better in the second round if I wanna make the cut and stay competitive. But what'd I tell you, Forest? I shot a 61, just like I said I would.
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May 10, 2004
Horse Bite
Okay, this story which is funny, but also isn't at the same time, just wreaks of a bad joke! The pic above isn't the suspect, by the way.
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May 07, 2004
Those Crazy Canadians
Our neighbors to the north have a crazy way to show "High winds" on a street sign. Thanks for the pic, Heather!
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NES BELT
I like playing video games, but this is just ridiculous!
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May 06, 2004
You nailed it!
A Lancaster construction worker who slipped on the job, triggered a nail gun that shot six of the long projectiles into his head and neck... This guy should've bought a lottery ticket that day!
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May 04, 2004
I'm lovin it!
Good to see that Mickey D's is proud to recognize my fellow Asians! They even got a special domain name for it. Too funny!
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May 03, 2004
Man on Fire
Synopsis: Creasy (Denzel Washington) is a former federal agent whose outlook on life is anything but sunny. While in Mexico City, he halfheartedly takes a job protecting the child (Dakota Fanning) of a couple whose lives have just been threatened. Eventually, the little girl begins to grow on Creasy, and the two form a bond that revives his trampled soul. But when she's kidnapped, Creasy's fury is unstoppable as he tries desperately to save her.
I didn't expect to really like this movie. After watching it, I found it to be better than what I had expected. It was a nice surprise to see Christopher Walken in this movie. His acting (mannerisms) style cracks me up. Tony Scott's directorial style, was kind of annoying, especially watching this on the big screen. Other than that and a slightly predictable story, it was fun seeing Denzel exact revenge. Dakota Fanning is a pretty good actress as well. 7 out of 10.
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May 01, 2004
6 Wheeled Super Car
380HP and 6 wheels. I wonder how many spares it comes with. Covini claims that "4 steering front wheels permit to increase braking, comfort and directional stability." I guess!
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