Fun With Legos

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Why My Parents Still Use AOL

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Learn From My Fail

Note to all lifeguards; Correct: "Mrs. Black would like to see her children, poolside!" Incorrect: "Could the Black kids please get out of the pool now!"

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What the Disney Princesses Teach Kids

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Julie Taymor's Africa

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Welcome, Summer

I mean, what. This guy decided because it was so hot out, that he would make a refreshing fruit drink. Here's the recipe, folks!

Watermelon always tastes so good in the heat, and it you spike it with some lime flavored vodka its even better.
You make a hole in the watermelon all the way into the meat.
Place a funnel in the hole and pour in the vodka.
It takes a long time for the watermelon to soak it up.
2 cups takes about 2 days, so do it in the fridge.
The result is awesome. Cut the melon into wedges and serve.

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I Believe in the Sand Beneath My Toes

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(Il)legally Download This

Hey, remember Danity Kane from MTV's 'Making The Band' ? No? Ok, great.

Meet newcomer (not really) Aundrea Fimbres. Can't stop listening to this jam.

Through the Looking Glass

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Why Didn't I Think of This First??

Folks. I need this item to be imported to the States. Stat. It's like a Capri Sun for adults. Dream come true.

Forget screwcaps versus corks: An English entrepreneur has sold this invention of single-serve plastic wine glasses–stem and all!–to Marks & Spencer, which now “struggles to keep up with demand.” He is laughing all the way to the bank since a business reality show in the UK called “Dragons’ Den” panned the idea when he presented it on the show. Sold under the brand “Le Froglet,” the individual 187ml glasses cost £2.25 ($3.33) for a Shiraz, Rose and Chardonnay, which, apparently, come from the Languedoc.

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All Growed Up

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Lady Antebellum Stakeout: 2010

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on our balcony, perusing ONTD and listening to some tunes. Through my headphones, I could hear really loud music playing. I thought to myself, 'WHO IS PLAYING THEIR MUSIC SO DARN LOUD??' (Apparently Los Angeles has made me into one of those 80 year old blue-haired women at the Lyric who need hearing devices for the front row, or Mr. Heckles from 'Friends') I took my headphones off and heard someone yell 'PLAYBACK!', after which what seemed to be the makings of a country song start playing. Thanks to my excellent detective skills - and ability to google lyrics at a moment's notice - i discovered that the song playing was entitled 'Our Kind of Love' by Lady Antebellum!

Naturally, I then proceeded to freak the eff out, as Lady Antebellum was shooting a music video near my apartment!! I figured out that they were filming across the street, in what we here like to refer to as 'the place where toys go to die.'

When we first moved here, we always wondered what that lot with abandoned toys' purpose was, if there were any episodes of 'Are You Afraid of the Dark' filmed there, and why it was only filled with Little Tikes cars and those mini carousels you find in the middle of the mall (child pictured is NOT me). Apparently, the only time anyone ever goes in there now is to film Lady Antebellum videos.

Being the creeper that I am, I took this picture:


If you look closely, you can see the bright lights on set. But because I wasn't satisfied with this, I went over there to get a closer look. I tried taking a video through the fence, but even that's too creepy to put on the internetz.

Ryan finally got home, and I informed him of the exciting action that was taking place across the street, so we again went over there to investigate. Maybe they needed some extras, right? Well, we walked all around the perimeter of the lot, found the entrance, and even found all the trailers and kraft service truck too! We managed to see Charles and Hilary filming through the fence, which was pretty cool, but thought some of the crew could see us, so we didn't take any pix :( So we walked back to our apartment, a little defeated, yet still interested in what was going on, so we stood on our balcony for a while and watched from there. I took the following video (no need to watch the entire thing, unless you have absolutely have nothing better to do, like me) :




Basically, I spent about 3 hours of my Sunday afternoon stalking Lady Antebellum. I thought it was a good 3 hours well spent. So what does the finished product look like? Well here it is, the video for "Our Kind of Love". Just imagine me across from this toy lot standing on our balcony chairs trying to get a better look. It's just more fun that way.

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I Hope You Dance

'So You Think You Can Dance' has barely begun, and this is one of the most moving pieces i've seen on the show.

mia meet @ Yahoo! Video

'this bitter earth/on the nature of the daylight'
dinah washington/max richter

This bitter earth
Well, what fruit it bears
What good is love
That no one shares

And if my life is like the dust
That hides the glow of a rose
What good am I
Heaven only knows

Lord, this bitter earth
Yes, can be so cold
Today you're young
Too soon, you're old

But while a voice within me cries
I'm sure someone may answer my call
And this bitter earth
May not be so bitter after all

*rip CLJ*

Long Overdue

Everyone complains about waddling gangs of tourists blocking the sidewalks of this fair city, but nobody ever does anything about it (beyond unleashing the occasional barnyard noise or cane swipe). Until NOW. As you can see from this photo, taken at 22nd Street and Fifth Avenue, some disgruntled local pedestrian has taken bold action to separate those of us taking care of business in this town from those who just come to marvel, slack-jawed and staggering, at our panicked, bug-eyed dynamism. Now we just need a lane for strollers and people who text while walking, and we'll be all set. [Via The Awl]

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I'll Be There For You, Ron Swanson

The 09-10 TV schedule was a great season for new shows. It was also a great season for shows that didn't do as well their first season, but KILLED it their second season. I'm looking at you, Parks and Recreation. Here's a fan vid that I personally found amusing, as it's a revamped version of the Parks and Rec opening credits, with a Friends twist. Enjoy. (and catch up on Parks and Rec this summer!)

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#TeamConan (Prom Edition)

Even more reason to love this man.

Dear Nikki -

Thanks for your very flattering offer. It's great to know I have such a devoted fan out there, and I'm sure you ould make a great prom date (I didn't go to mine - it's a very sad story).

Unfortunately, I got married recently and my wife doesn't allow me to go to proms anymore with cute 16 year old girls. Still, it was very cool of you to ask me. Thanks and have a great evening.

Your Friend,

Conan

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Question: Which Jim Is Best

Jim. Dwight. Jason Sudeikis. lovelovelove.

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College Leads To Alcoholism

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Ninjas Are Real

Sydney, Australia - A group of assailants got a little more than they bargained for when an entire ninja school came to their victim's rescue. A 27-year-old German exchange student was being mugged in an alley near Ninja Senshi Ryu, when a ninja student noticed the commotion. The sensei along with the rest of the students rushed out to help. "You should have seen their faces when they saw us in ninja gear coming towards them," the school's sensei, Kaylan Soto, told the Herald. It's good to see ninjas working on their brand. When I was a kid they were mostly shurikens, smoke, and attitude.

Summertime Treats

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Night Lights

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This Generation's Mix Tape

I want this. Actually, I want someone to give me this.





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Clarissa Explaining...What Exactly?

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But Fist Pumping IS Allowed

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Truth, In Real Life

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THIS IS AMAZING.

Me:

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Siq Burn

You know it's bad when the KKK doesn't even like you.



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