Back in 1999, before the Internet bubble had burst, Shockwave.com needed big name talent to create original content for their site. So they handed a $2 million dollar check to "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and gave them full control to create an original Internet cartoon. Perhaps givng Parker and Stone, the creators of Cannibal The Musical, Orgazmo, and Team America, wasn't such a good idea. Shockwave never released the cartoons.

"Shocked, TRIO's 30-minute original documentary, is a parable of the dot.com age. It reveals the story behind South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone's foray into the world of Internet entertainment. In 1999, burgeoning online entertainment company Shockwave.com, on the verge of going public, commissioned high profile talent to supply content. The company sought out Parker and Stone, and promised them full creative control to create 39 original animated shorts. The result was "Princess." Drawn in the style of a pre-school children's cartoon, "Princess" is about a lap dog who observes the adult -- sometimes very "adult" -- world around her. The sexual content was so extreme that production on the "webisodes" was halted early on and have never been seen in any medium." [Via trioplus.tv]

You can watch Shocked at http://www.trioplus.tv

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The Aston Martin DB9, the first car to be produced at the company’s modern and recently completed facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire, is making its world debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday, 9th September.

The innovative DB9 heralds an exciting new era for Aston Martin as it reflects the direction that the company is now taking with all future models.

Using a radical new aluminium bonded frame, the 2+2 DB9 is one of the most sophisticated and technically advanced sports cars in the world. It successfully balances the attributes of a sports car with features normally found on luxury cars.

It is also the first production model to use VH Platform strategy (Vertical/Horizontal), which is unique to Aston Martin and will form the basis for all future Aston Martin models. Its advantages are that it is very light, provides better performance, handling and durability and yet it is extremely rigid.

"The DB9 will without doubt be the most important Aston Martin model ever," said Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin. "Not only is it the first time in our history that we have a purpose-built facility but we now also have a dedicated platform.

"The DB9 is an excellent example of what we as a company stand for today – namely making elegant and understated British sports cars for individuals."

The all new DB9 will be crafted at Aston Martin’s new Gaydon facility which is one of the most advanced of its kind in the world. Using the very latest in

automotive technology and materials to create the DB9, Aston Martin will spend more than 200 hours hand-building each car.

Power for the DB9 comes from a 450bhp V12 engine which has been developed specifically for this model. The DB9 will also be offered with an extensive list of materials and colour combinations for the interior and exterior paint finishes allowing customers to continue the Aston Martin tradition of personalising their car.

The DB9 will replace the current DB7 which finishes production at the end of 2003. This has become Aston Martin’s most successful model ever. Launched in 1993, the DB7 is intrinsically linked to Aston Martin’s achievements over the past decade with more than 7000 examples produced." [Via fast-autos.net]

"More than six drama-filled years after the release of her Grammy-winning solo debut, it looks like Lauryn Hill's sophomore studio album is finally nearing fruition — with a little help from Kanye West, perhaps.

The pair have collaborated on at least two songs, and while it isn't certain that the collaborations will make the album's final track listing, given West's spiritual slant, the producer seems like a perfect fit for Hill, whose music has taken an ethereal turn in recent years.

Still, the pair's collaboration is somewhat ironic, considering that West sampled a Hill song for the original version of his track, "All Falls Down." The then-relatively unknown producer couldn't get clearance to use Hill's performance and re-recorded the song using singer Syleena Johnson.

Representatives for West and Hill could not be reached for comment.

Hill's last studio set, 1998's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, won five Grammy awards and turned her into a household name. However, rumored turbulence in the singer's personal life contributed to a long delay in the release of any new music.

The silence was finally broken in 2002 with MTV Unplugged 2.0, culled from an MTV special of the same name. The album featured Hill singing spiritually driven, acoustic songs while accompanying herself on acoustic guitar (which she'd only recently learned to play). The songs' lyrics reflected the religious and at times mystical bent that some of her comments to the media had taken. The singer's behavior has been unpredictable in recent years (see "Lauryn Hill Attacks Catholic Church At Vatican Concert" and "The Misvaluation Of Lauryn Hill: $15 Music Video Posted Online").

Recently, Hill has turned up to do a series of live performances and even reunited with the Fugees last year for Dave Chappelle's Block Party, which also featured West (see "Chapelle Throwing A Block Party With Kanye, Lauryn, Others"). While talk of a Fugees reunion album has been constant, fellow Fugee Wyclef Jean has often said that any group material would come only after Lauryn has finished this album (see "Wyclef Addresses AIDS Problem In Haiti, Sees 'Great' Future For Fugees").

— Rashaun Hall, with reporting by Joseph Patel." [Via mtv.com]

"NEW YORK — Rap moguls Irv and Chris Gotti pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of laundering more than $1 million in drug proceeds through their record label, the Inc. (formerly Murder Inc.), in federal court in Brooklyn.

The brothers, who surrendered to authorities Wednesday morning (January 26), were released after a $1 million bond was posted for each. They face up to 20 years in prison.

The convicted drug lord they are alleged to be in partnership with, Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, and several of his associates face the death penalty for homicide. The brothers' next court date is scheduled for March 18.

After the hearing, Irv Gotti made a brief statement. "I'm gonna give you guys one comment. I want to make it very crystal clear that I don't look [badly] at the government in any way, shape or form for them thinking I'm doing anything wrong. I call myself Gotti, I made my label Murder Inc., I grew up poor, from the street. But I don't look bad at them for thinking ill things of me. In no way have I done anything wrong except make great music that people seem to love. That's all I'm guilty of."

"They don't call it gangsta rap for nothing — the thug image isn't accidental," New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said at a press conference Wednesday afternoon, before adding "this is not an indictment of rap music. If you're involved with money laundering or drug dealing or committing murder, we're coming after you, irrespective of [the music]. That's our business."

The brothers, both wearing jeans and puffy overcoats, pleaded not guilty through their respective lawyers. While being questioned briefly by the judge, Irv stood with his hands in pockets until his lawyer nudged him, after which he assumed the more conventional stance of holding his hands behind his back. He turned to smile at his family — including his parents, his wife, his sisters and his brothers-in-law — some of whom joined him before the judge later in the hearing.

The bond was secured through property that Irv and his parents own and live in.

Restrictions were placed on the brothers' bail: They are prohibited from leaving the Tri-State area (of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) without giving prior notice to pretrial services; they may apply through their attorneys for permission to travel overseas. They must surrender their passports by February 4. Irv also must undergo random drug-testing evaluations and possible treatment; he is responsible for the cost of any treatment. Both must report once a week by phone to pretrial services.

This story was updated at 5:29 p.m. ET.

— Jennifer Vineyard and Jem Aswad" [Via mtv.com]

Oscar-nominated Clive Owen is the new bookies' favorite to become the next James Bond.

Owen's chances received a massive boost after he was nominated as best supporting actor in relationship drama Closer.

So many punters have put money on him to be the next 007 that at one point William Hill stopped taking bets, according to The Sun.

A spokesman for the bookies told the paper: "Owen's nomination sparked a betting frenzy from James Bond fans.

"They feel his heightened global recognition will have done his chances of being the next Bond a world of good."

Owen - star of 1980s TV drama Chancer - recently starred in historical drama King Arthur.

Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor and Australian X-Men actor Hugh Jackman are also in the frame to replace Pierce Brosnan.

Brosnan - credited with revitalising the flagging series - was keen to do a fifth Bond film but producers decided they wanted a new face.
Last Updated: 10:49 UK, Thursday January 27, 2005

Wow! Talk about your human space cadets. This clip is amazing even for The Price is Right... and this veteran game show has seen its fair share of wackos through the years.

In this clip, a guy named "Daniel" is so cracked out he can't stop jumping around. He correctly guesses the price of a basketball hoop and just takes off like a claustrophobic crackhead buried in an arcade ball pit.

The best part is when they break out the dinette set, and Daniel loses it. The dinette set just fuels his spastic dance moves and he goes even more nuts.

I cringed when he almost hopped on top of Bob Barker. Poor old Bob might have broken in half. New unofficial game show rule - don't shoot an eight-ball of heroin directly into your temple before going on The Price is Right.

LOS ANGELES, California * Rapper 50 Cent underwent emergency
surgery last night while doctors tried to replace his left hand. The
> superstar rapper, also known as Curtis Jackson was outside of the
> Glass House nightclub early Tuesday morning when the Lamborghini doors
> on his Escalade slammed down on his left hand. Eyewitness reports
> claimed that it may have been a gust of wind, but some say the
> vibration from the speakers in his Cadillac may have cause the
> Lamborghini door to slam shut.
>
> Paramedics rushed Jackson to the USC Medical Center, where emergency
> room doctors tried to reattach Jackson's left hand. Unfortunately,
the blood loss was too severe, and they were unable to salvage
Jackson's
> hand. The operating doctor was not available for comment, but the
> hospital did release a statement. "Our medical staff performed
beyond expectations in an attempt to prevent the loss of Curtis
Jackson's
> hand.
> It's an unfortunate accident, and we hope to help Mr. Jackson
through the trauma and rehabilitation," signed by the president of USC
Medical Center.
>
> Jackson's debut album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," sold over 3 million
> copies worldwide. He is signed to Eminem's Shady Record label under
> the Interscope umbrella. He has a new album slated for release this
March titled, "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre." A comment from his
label
> was unavailable at press time." [Via thecrusade.net]

PIMPWIZ.com Wants The TRUTH!.

The Legend of The Trifecta Experienced By One Man

Gather close as I speak of a legend. You can even call this the Holy Grail of pimping. If a man is worthy, he will successfully experience “The Trifecta”. Much like the Holy Grail, one does not find The Trifecta, The Trifecta finds you. Gather around and I will share about my Trifecta experience.
First, let me apologize about all the Holy Grail references. I am 350 pages into The Da Vinci Code.

That said, I shall give a definition of the Trifecta. The Trifecta of pimping is far bigger than picking three races at your local race track. It has to do with combing the three elements every pimp loves together in one moment of nirvana. The three elements of my story are sports, alcohol and sex. These elements are not set in stone. Well the sports and alcohol are not set in stone. It could be movies, gummi bears and sex. Whatever floats your boat, and added to sex, cruises you to nirvana.
The Trifecta found me in the summer of 1999. I was watching the the Spurs tear apart the Knicks in the NBA Finals. I was ofcourse cheering for the Knicks, I couldn’t find the heart to cheer for the Spurs after they had dominated my Lakers. The Spurs continued their domination disecting and destroying the Knicks. I had hopes for the Knicks after their miraculous comeback against the Pacers in the Conference Finals. Either way I was enjoying some good basketball.
I always like the start the fourth quarter with a beer. A ritual that Ihave had for quite as long as I have been drinking. Sometimes I start earlier given the score of the game. So I was drinking my Corona with my lady sitting next to me. I look over and I am distracted from the game by my girl’s cleavage. There is no better looking piece of cleavage in all the land than what my girl got attached to her chest. I couldn’t help myself, so I nibble on her neck and stick my hand under her shirt. She seems to dig this so I nibble on her neck some more and rub on her inner thigh. She moans in approval.
Then I am caught in a dilemma. If this goes much further, the wife is going to want the television off. I know this and I am wondering if there is a way to postpone this until after the game without pissing the wife off. Obviously this is impossible.
The Trifecta found me and saved me from my dilemma. Suddenly the wife gets on her knees between my crotch and starts going to town. I am sitting on my couch with a beer in one hand and my wife going to town on my johnson and I am watching the game. I am not sure what to pay attention to. Everything feels good....tastes good...and the game is close. Then I reach this point of nirvana where everything is perfect and I feel like a king and the Knicks might win and my Corona tastes even better. All my senses were heightened and I understood the power of the Trifecta.
The Knicks didn’t win, but I didn’t mind because by the time the game was over, I was enjoying a post-coital beer.

By: Phin Samuels

Link: http://lightspeedodyssey.blogspot.com/

Are you on iTunes yet? If you're not, you might soon be in a category by yourself. Today Apple reported that its online music store, iTunes, has completely blown away all other competition. Since launching the iTunes Music Store, Apple has sold over 250 million songs. But Apple has taken this success global. Once limited to only the USA, the iTMS is now available in 15 countries. As a result of this global expansion, Apple now sells over one million legal songs per day at 99 cents each.

But even at a million songs a day, how much of the legal download market does iTunes control? "According to research firm NPD Group, music sold from iTunes accounts up to 70% of legal music sold between December 2003 and July 2004. The tremendous success of this online music store is attributed to the immense popularity of Apple's iPod. If and when the service increases coverage further still into other Countries and markets the figure is set to increase again." (Source: EarthTimes.org).

With Napster clearly losing the online music battle to Apple, this is what Napster CEO Chris Gorog had to say, "We're unconcerned about the installed base of iPod users... Our primary market is people who have not yet entered the digital music market. As soon as Napster2Go (which allows Napster subscribers to transfer their music to portable devices) is released, their market share is going to go down." (Source: hindustantimes.com).

Curiously Apple has chosen to stay out of the portable video market. Their widely anticipated iPod Photo was rumored to have video capabilities. But disappointingly only added photo functionality. It's doubtful that Apple can survive in this market with a music only offering. Let's hope they have something big up their sleeve for the next iPod.

Labels: computer, Ipod, mac

FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell, who opposed tight regulation of telecommunications but backed unprecedented fines against broadcast indecency, announced today he is resigning.

While tackling complex issue ranging from telephone competition to rules for media ownership, Powell is perhaps best known for overseeing a dramatic crackdown on broadcast indecency that began before the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" during singer Janet Jackson's Super Bowl halftime performance last February.

The FCC received more than 1 million indecency complaints in 2004, most of them involving Jackson. CBS is contesting a proposed FCC fine of $550,000 for the incident.

Fines for indecent programming exceeded $7.7 million last year, a huge increase from the $48,000 imposed the year before Powell became chairman. Powell has praised the record fines, saying the commission was "wielding our sword" to protect children and viewers who object to racy programming.

"It's the most uncomfortable area you'd ever want to work in, enforcement," Powell said of indecency fines at a July 2004 symposium. "I'm a big believer in the First Amendment, but often I'm incredibly uneasy about lines we have to draw. No one takes pleasure in trying to decide whether this potty-mouth word or that potty-mouth word is a violation of the law."

No show produced more FCC fines than that of raunchy radio personality Howard Stern, who last October confronted Powell in a surprise phone call while the FCC chairman was a guest on KGO-AM radio in San Francisco.

Stern accused Powell of using the FCC to stifle free speech on radio and TV and contended Powell got the job because of his family name. [Via Yahoo News]

Powell screwed the entire industry. His depature from the FCC comes a little late. One of the hottest holiday gifts this year was a SIRIUS satellite radio. AM/FM radio is dead.

"Just what we need, another scandal over naked photos of a celebrity. This time, it appears actor Jamie Foxx made the mistake of memorializing some private encounters (so private, in fact, that he reportedly went solo at one point). Mark Pithian, a 40-year-old construction worker, claims to have found the photos in the garbage outside Foxx's Las Vegas home. Which apparently triggered an August beating/home invasion by men demanding the "naked pictures of celebrity Jamie Foxx," according to the below Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department report. While victim Pithian, whose name was redacted from the report, told interlopers "Lamont" and "Mr. Chambers" that he did not have the photos, he wasn't telling the truth. Working through a photo agent, Fithian is now looking to sell the revealing Foxx photos, which were reviewed recently by a New York Daily News reporter." [Via /www.thesmokinggun.com]

Dumpster diver claims he was beaten by mystery goons.

Haven't we've all learned from R Kelly. Damn Jamie!

Each month DJ Winta (aka Big Young) releases a new STREET OFFICIAL MIXTAPE comprised of Hip/Hop music sold in the iTunes Music Store. The 25 minute mix track is a free download for all iTunes users.

This month's mix features: NAS, Xzibit, Pete Rock, The Game, and KRS-One to name a few. You can download the free January 2004 Mixtape Volume #3 here.

Be a High Roller high above the ground...

"You'll have two ways to get lucky on a Virgin flight," says Sir Richard Branson, the chairman of Virgin Atlantic Airways, referring to the built in casinos and bedroom suites. This new SUPER-PLANE has it all!!

Some of the possible features and characteristics of the new GIGANTIC airliner include:

• Casinos
  
• Double Bed Suites
  
• 240 feet in length and with a 262-foot wingspan
  
• 800 passenger capacity
  
• stand-up lounges
  
• staterooms
  
• eliminiation of shared armrests
  
• Wi-Fi Hookups
  
• Bigger Windows
  

Here's what I would like to see, if they have any additional room:

• Jacuzzi with glass bottom for giving bathers a view of the ground below and giving the ground below a view of your bottom
  
• "Yan Can Cook" Viewing Rooms
  
• A Price is Right Plinko board
  
• Giant Rotary Phones, that don't work.
  
• Meter long hot dogs
  

"Posted Jan 19, 2005, 3:47 PM ET by Deidre Woollard
American Express has announced a new perk for holders of the ultra-exclusive Centurion card. They have paired up with Exclusive Resorts to provide the holders of the black card with access to the club’s luxury homes. As we’ve mentioned before Exclusive Resorts has over 150 multi-million dollar homes available for vacation use in many of the world’s premier destinations. When Centurion members use their card to join Exclusive Resorts they receive a special membership fee, a dedicated service line to manage all their needs pertaining to membership and booking, and double Membership Rewards points for the Exclusive Resorts services, including fees and residence costs. Members must pay a one-time Membership Fee of $375,000, 80 percent of which is refundable upon resignation and annual dues of up to $25,000. American Express already has a Villas Program that provides Platinum and Centurion customers with access to the Four Seasons Residence Clubs, The Mansion at MGM Grand and other resorts." [Via luxist.com]

Are you a low-end junkie? Do you normally turn down the treble and crank up the bass in your car? Is your favorite iPod EQ setting "Bass Boost?"

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you'll want to check out the SkullCrusher mega bass headphones. They have a built-in subwoofer. Read the full review.

Labels: computer, Ipod, mac

Leinart is Coming Back To Be The Pimp of College Football

So on Friday afternoon, Matt Leinart made it official. He will reside as the Pimp of College Football for the 2005 -2006 season. He shunned being the first pick in the NFl Draft because pimpin aint easy he has it so good right now. He was the clumsy fat kid with crossed eyes growing up. He worked hard to be a pimp and when you work that hard, its hard to give your pimpdom to someone else.

Three years ago, when Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy Award and ended his USC career with a victory in the Orange Bowl, many wondered who was going to take his place. For the last five years, Palmer was the only quarterback that the Trojans had. The second string quarterback was probably having two or three hot dogs during the games.

The only excitement at quarterback the following summer was a freshman who skipped his last semester of high school to be able to play for the Trojans. Everyone assumed that there was nobody who could do what Palmer did the previous season. They just wanted someone who wouldn't lose games for the team. The papers and the alumni were ready to turn over the team this young phenomenon.

Everyone except Matt Leinart. He edged the kid in the summer and then led the Trojans to an 11-1 season and a share of the national championship. He didn't just play adequate, he outplayed Carson Palmer statistically. Not bad for a guy that nobody heard of before the first game of the season. He hadn't even taken a snap under center for the Trojans before the first game of the season. Let's not forget that he was a Heisman finalist.

Then there was this year. The Trojans started off the season ranked #1. The odds are stacked against them though. The surround Leinart with a bunch of underclassmen. All Leinart does is make the people around him better. He puts up even better numbers and leads the Trojans to a 13-0 national championship season. Let's not forget that he won the Heisman Trophy also. He is such a big pimp that the Heisman Curse that has haunted it past winners in the national championship game can't prevent Leinart from breaking the record for touchdown passes in the first half. He might have obliterated the record had the Trojans not eased up on those Sooners in the second half.

So what kind of guy throws away $10 million to finish his college career. Obviously there is more to this guy than money. He's not chasing fame. Nick Lachey is chasing this guy around town trying to ride his coattails. The President has invited him to the inauguration. Its not about women either. He is rumored to be messin around with Jessica Simpson's assistant CaCee Cobb. He's off and on dating pro surfer Veronica Kay. Maybe because of all the drama with the Dodgers and Kobe, Leinart realizes he is not only the pimp of a entire college campus, but the entire city of Los Angeles. He is the premier athlete in the City of Angels.

He's a pimp who is going after an unprecedented third national championship. Something that people will be talking about long after he is the number #1 pick and has signed his big contract and walked away with a $25 million signing bonus.

By: Phin Samuels

"Rap star SNOOP DOGG has signed a deal with American sports company PONY INTERNATIONAL to endorse a new range of footwear.

The RHYTHM & GANGSTA: THE MASTERPIECE star will promote the Biscuitz sports shoe range - Biscuitz is an American slang word for trainers or sneakers.

KILLICK DATTA, Pony's Chief Executive Officer, says, "Pony is committed to matching Snoop's high standards in everything we do under this incredible partnership and it is clear by his exclusive commitment to us that he has confidence in our ability to do so."
Snoop's influence on the range is immediately obvious with shoe styles bearing such names as The Snoopadoopa, Snoopalicious and Snoopfly." [Via Femalefirst.com]

The Biscuitz have landed.

"What is woot and who's behind it?
woot.com is an online store and community run by the employees of a 10 year old consumer electronics distributor that focuses on close-outs and generally buying stuff cheap. Since the distributor doesn’t sell to end users, Woot, Inc provides us with an employee-store slash market-testing type of place. Hopefully the boss won’t take notice. We anticipate profitability by 2043 -- by then we should be retired; someone smarter might take over and jack up the prices.
I see only 1 item, do you sell anything else?
No. We sell 1 item per day until it is sold out or until 11:59pm central time when it is replaced (see next entry for details). However, each item we sell is in stock and ready to ship that day. Our warehouse manager thinks we are insane.
What is the schedule for new items?
OK - this is simpler than it sounds: A new product is released at 12am central time Monday through Friday mornings (if you are not a morning person, this can be described as Sunday - Thursday at midnight. better?) Friday's product will last through the weekend unless we sell out. If a product sells out during it’s run, a new item will not appear until the next release time. You will know if a product is sold out, because the main page says "SOLD OUT" instead of "I want one". (clever, eh?)
I missed yesterday's item, can I get one still?
No. Each woot.com product is discontinued at 11:59 central time monday-thursday and sunday. We may get more at a later date if we're lucky, but we offer no guarantees, we allow no backorders, and we have no waiting / notification lists. Too bad.
"[Via Woot.com]

"Easily the most inflammatory word in the English language, the 'n' word has smoldered in the American psyche for over a century. From minstrel shows reinforcing racial stereotypes to Richard Pryor bringing the word to the mainstream, TRIO explores the history of the word and how it has been used over the years." [Via trioplus.tv]

See what happens when Chuck D takes over TRIO.

The N-Word, is just one of the many documentaries produced for Trio by Chuck D. It's Chuck D TV. Also check out Biggie & Tupac.

Up and comers Blue Merle spice their introspective and melodic rock - akin to Coldplay and Gavin DeGraw - with a dollop of Nashville bluegrass. The results are stunning. The iTunes Free Song of the Week, "Every Ship Must Sail Away" is a soft violin and piano track with the contemplative lyrics of love, loss and redemption.

Download this week's FREE song from the iTunes Music Store.

"No matter how good it already is, it can always be better. Isn't trying new ways half the fun? Your fantasy positions are suddenly, comfortably possible. On the bed or on the floor, sex without them is just plain flat."

Here are some possible Funny Valentine card ideas to go with the present:

"Hey baby, we should be able to have some fun with this! I hope it gets there while
I'm home! USE ONLY WITH ME! I love you."

"Happy holidays, to many angled adventures!
Love you,
your orgasm donor"


It’s for your back. Really!!

"Hey honey, who is this present really for? You, or me?"

"BABY! Sex was starting to get a little boring, so I decided to spice up our sex life a
little. JUST KIDDING! I hope you enjoy it as much as I will!
Love,
Your Wife"

"Not just another day, for you to play. We can try it anyway! To my hon, have fun.
I will!"
[Liberator.com]

The PimpWiz Spin: Liberator creates amazing new positions never before imagined!

"From: New York Times By: Matt Richtel

SAN FRANCISCO -- When they write the history of the greatest Silicon Valley entrepreneur that never was, they should remember to mention his pedometer.

If anything symbolizes the efforts of Craig Newmark, founder and keeper of Craigslist (www.craigslist.org), a Web site used each month by millions of people to exchange goods, services and points of view, it is the gadget that measures how many steps he takes each day. It was given to Mr. Newmark by his nutritionist.

''She says I'm not walking enough,'' Mr. Newmark said.

No wonder. He does not get out much. It has been four years since Mr. Newmark, 51, took a day off from sitting at his computer admonishing spammers, scammers, ne'er-do-wells, meanies and others who would demean or pollute the community that bears his name.

It is a tribute to the success of his efforts that the auction giant eBay bought a 25 percent stake in Craigslist.org for an undisclosed sum last month. On its face, the purchase poses a challenge for Mr. Newmark, a man committed to a goal most entrepreneurs would revile: he has steadfastly avoided maximizing his commercial success.

That is not to say Craigslist has been a financial disaster. Far from it. Jim Buckmaster, the chief executive of Craigslist and Mr. Newmark's right- and left-hand man, said the company's revenues approach $10 million a year, although he declined to offer more specific numbers. And the partnership with eBay, a very profitable Internet company, raises the question of whether the site's grass-roots values are at risk. Could Mr. Newmark be on the road to taking his list to the bank?

Sitting at his desk last week, Mr. Newmark said the reverse was true. He said he hoped to make his online community more accessible by using expertise from eBay to cope with increasingly sophisticated attacks from spammers and hackers.." [Via New York Times]

Craiglist.org's Mission:
1) Giving each other a break, getting the word out about everyday, real-world stuff.
2) Restoring the human voice to the Internet, in a humane, non-commercial environment.
3) Keeping things simple, common-sense, down-to-earth, honest, very real.
4) Providing an alternative to impersonal, big-media sites.
5) Being inclusive, giving a voice to the disenfranchised, democratizing ...
6) Being a collection of communities with similar spirit, not a single monolithic entity.

Pretty cool idea and very rare these days! Keep on doing "yo' damn thang" Craig!

The iPod Shuffle is pretty tempting - even if you already own an iPod. But before you break down and buy a new iPod Shuffle, consider mhusson's low tech method.

"The marketing guys over at Apple seem to be really pumping up the "never know whats gonna play next" randomness of the new iPod Shuffle... I thought I'd put up my guide on how to give any regular iPod the cool new feature of the iPod Shuffle."

1. Get a Post-It note
2. Get your iPod
3. Put the Post-It note on the iPod

However, if you are still itching to get a new iPod Shuffle, buy one from Amazon.com and not Apple. Amazon is offering cash back discounts on all electronics $150 and higher and free shipping!

It makes buying a second iPod a little easier.

Labels: computer, Ipod, mac

Just as each woman has her unique motives and needs, depending on
factors such as her experiences, age, maturity level and intelligence,
there are a million different directions I could go with this topic.
However, for the sake of keeping things simple, I am going to write
what I believe most women generally want and look for in their
relationships with men.
Of course, there are the obvious things..... Good looks, clever wit,
sense of humor, intelligence, sexual chemistry, a nice car... These
things can help make a man more attractive.
On a deeper level, it is important to recognize that women are natural
planners by instinct. We are looking out for the future of our family
and ourselves. Finding a good long term partner who will be a decent
husband and provider is usually what we are searching for. Again,
this can mean different things to different women, but there are three
basic categories which are most important. They are health, family,
and money.
Men who are physically fit and take care of themselves are usually in
better health than those who do not, which is why physical attraction
is so important to us. Caring for your appearance means that you care
about your health.
Men who are emotionally supportive, and care about our well being,
showing random acts of kindness and generosity, making us feel cared
for and not taken for granted will help create a stable family
environment for us and our children. This is a good reflection of
their family values. In any successful relationship, communication,
honesty and trust are the most important foundation. Men who are
dishonest, lie, or cheat, threaten our future and are a great risk in
all three of the categories but especially to the family.
Men who are able to earn money create a sense of security. It is nice
to not have to worry about financial issues. They are able to support
us and our children without difficulty and that is very important to
us.
These are basic factors in the process of natural selection. My point
is that the ideal man is able to fill each of these criteria to be
considered a suitable mate. If he is too weak in one area, he may not
be worth our time. Weak men are easy to spot with experience and should always be
avoided.
My advice to the men out there is to treat all women with respect.
Take care of your health. Have serious career goals. Talk openly
about what you are thinking. Do not lie and keep secrets. Be honest
with women and be honest with yourselves. Best wishes to everyone in
2005!

Dan Tureck, the evil genius behind the iPod vs Cassette photo essay, has done it again. While Steve Jobs and company were all in San Francisco at MacWorld, he and a friend went late night dumpster diving at Apple Computer's HQ in Cupertino.

You will never guess what they found. Apparently Apple's iTunes deal with Motorola wasn't their first attempt to break into the telecom business. It looks like the "Dumpster Gang" found an early prototype of the iPhone as well as a few iPod rejects.

Check out all the pictures from the dumpster dive.

About Mr. Tureck: "I live in Wilmington, NC where I work on films and commercials as a camera assistant. When I'm unemployed (I think 'between jobs' sounds better) my time is spent making short films and web pages."

Labels: computer, Ipod, mac

"Jan. 12, 2005 - Richmond, VA

R&B singer D’Angelo was arrested on Sunday in Richmond, Virginia and charged with drunk driving and drug possession.

D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer was initially stopped for a traffic violation. Upon searching his car, police found cocaine and marijuana.

D'Angelo was previously detained by police in November of 2002 and charged with resisting arrest, along with four other misdemeanor counts including aggressive driving, assault, curse and abuse and disorderly conduct, stemming from an altercation with a woman at a Virginia gas station.

The grammy award winner is due in court on Tuesday to be arraigned on charges of drunken driving, marijuana possession and possession of a controlled substance.

Source: SoundSlam/MTV." [Via soundslam.com]

Say it ain't So D'angelo

This Fool Thinks Hes Eminem!
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