Chainsaw error

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Wait for it… waaiit for it…. oh. my. gawwwd. (about 0:40)

“…we just took out half the house…”

Looper

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Impressive. Most impressive.

The sandpit

Very compelling time-lapse tilt-shift video of New York – taken in several locations over the course of a day. The detail is endless, both in the stationary and the moving elements. The harbor is impressive to watch, boats dancing on the water, helicopters coming and going like mosquitos.

Wilma Maria Dirks

Wilma Maria Dirks Jan 1, 1923 - Jan 28, 2010

Born in Italy on Jan. 1, 1923

Departed on Jan. 28, 2010 and resided in Longmont, CO.

Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010
Service: Monday, Feb. 1, 2010
Reception: Monday, Feb. 1, 2010
Cemetery: Foothills Gardens of Memory

Wilma Maria Dirks died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Wilma was born on January 1, 1923 in Cividale del Friuli, Italy, to Giovanni and Angelina Caucigh. She had a happy childhood, survived the trauma of war, and fell in love with an American Master Sergeant, Fred H. Dirks, while he was stationed in Trieste, Italy. They married, lived on the Presidio in San Francisco, and eventually settled in Longmont, where they raised 6 children.

Wilma had a mischievous spirit, a love of life, and constantly taught her children and grandchildren what unconditional love is. Her house, which she lovingly kept, was frequently filled with family gatherings, great spaghetti, music, and laughter. Everyone who met Wilma loved her, because of her engaging, positive attitude, and her ability to always be true to herself. She worked hard at everything she did, including being a professional and very creative seamstress. She faced the challenges in her life––Fred Sr.’s passing in 1975, her diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and Diabetes––with a determined and passionate energy. She was an inspiration and we miss her.

We are heartened knowing that she is now with Dad again. Mom is survived by her sisters, Ada Haire and Fermina Pease; Her children, Angella Dirks and her husband Ellwood Pickering, Isabella and Robert McCarthy, Daniela and John Peterson, Fred Dirks Jr., Marisa Dirks, and John Dirks; Her grandchildren, Liliana Dirks Goodman, April Peterson and fiancé Chris Hennig, Bailie Peterson and husband Oliver Uhlig, Elisa McCarthy, Caitlin Peterson and Erin McCarthy. Wilma is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 31 from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Howe Mortuary Chapel. Mass at 10:30 on Monday, February 1 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Burial at Foothills Gardens of Memory, Longmont, CO. A reception will be held at Howe Mortuary Event Room following the burial. Memorial contributions may be made to:

The American Parkinson Disease Association
135 Parkinson Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305.

Dr. Teeth

… and the Electric Mayhem.

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I love Waldorf and Statler

Misfit Toys

My fiance loves all these films. She’s definitely a Christmas addict.

Here’s a fun clip featuring the Island of Misfit Toys:

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Reminiscent

This really reminds me of someone… local… hm… HMM!!

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Bullet Porno

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Lovely photography of bullets impacting/penetrating metal.

Such an incredible race we are that we can create such astounding devices.

Sad that we first turn them to killing.

Imagine these images but substitute a soldier’s body for the impact surface. Then substitute a friend or loved one.

The images take on a whole new dimension of horror.

Think about it.

Saw It Coming

Excellent interview with N. Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan

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So, another treasured wingnut myth goes down in flames. Not only did eight Senators see this coming, but they tried to stop it – and got steamrolled by the GOP-dominated Congress.

There’s a culture, and the culture is that “Wall Street knows best.” You know, there were only eight of us in the United States Senate that voted no. This was a huge deal to repeal the protections that were put in place after the Great Depression — a huge deal. Eight of us voted no.

This thing allowed these huge financial holding companies, allowed them to bring significant risk into these banks and, you know, they just went hog wild. And now we’re in a situation in 2009 where we’ve seen this financial crisis and collapse, massive taxpayer bailouts. Now the question is how to put this thing back together and get out of this deep hole….

Hat tip to Firedoglake!

Little Red Revisited

As part of a school assignment, Tomas Nilsson created a modern interpretation of Little Red Riding Hood as an animated music video for the song “Sponsored by Destiny” by Slagsmålsklubben.

Tomas’ animation was inspired by the music video for “Remind Me” by Röyksopps.

Hat tip to Laughing Squid and Mike Kupietz

Two Words

John Stewart’s comedic delivery is SO good. When he finally drops the bomb, it’s like a laser-guided missle. I know this video is posted all over the web, but after watching it, I believe it needs to be. Anyone that thinks the subprime mortgage crisis is wholly the fault of the homeowners, listen carefully to the end of this clip. I agree.

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