".Okay, Girls. Line Up For Your Mug Shots .

JULY 29--In a lunchtime undercover operation, Florida cops yesterday busted 15 strippers on a variety of criminal charges, including prostitution and exposure of a sexual organ. The arrests came at five different gentlemen's clubs along U.S. Highway 19 in the Tampa area. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, previous operations were carried out at night, but since the strip clubs were packed during lunch (and the talent was rather, um, frisky), the midday raid was planned. Fourteen of the arrestees posed for mug shots, which you'll find below (make sure to click on each image to see the following booking photo). It is unclear if any of the charged offenses occurred in a Champagne Room. (14 pages) ." [Via thesmokinggun.com]

"People Magazine reports that Brooke Burke and her husband, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Garth Fisher, have split up.

"We are saddened to announce that we have mutually decided to separate after seven years together," Burke and Fisher said in a statement.

"Although our careers have taken us in different directions the past few years, we have a great deal of respect for one another and remain committed to raising our two children together."

This was inevitable, seeing as how every man in America wants to have sex with Brooke Burke and nobody has any idea who Garth Fisher is. I'm surprised they lasted seven years, but I guess that's the amount of time it took for Brooke to realize that she could probably be sleeping with guys that were more famous and better looking. " [Via thesuperficial.com ]

"CRUNK!!! Energy Drink is designed to deliver both mental and physical vitality while supporting the immune system. Featuring a sweet, tart, pomegranate flavor and a rich, red color, CRUNK!!! Energy Drink boasts a unique combination of herbal supplements, amino acids, complex vitamins and caffeine.

Lil' Jon, the self-proclaimed and widely acknowledged "King of Crunk", is synonymous with the Crunk lifestyle, having popularized the term in the hip-hop world. Lil' John was the winner of the 2003 American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band, Duo, or Group and 2003 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards for both Artist of the Year and Video of the Year." [Via Bevnet.com]

Straight Out Tha' A
Crunk is the term popularized by Lil' Jon, the Atlanta born megastar Hip-Hop artist and producer, to describe a style of music that influences the youth and street scene of Atlanta and the entire south. For over a decade, Lil' Jon has put his signature sound to this southern music scene that has taken the country by storm and influenced a generation. Lil' Jon and his click of southern Hip-Hop artists are fully responsible for the rise and popularity of underground "club bangers" currently fueling the club scene across the country. Letting loose, feeling free, and expressing yourself is crunk. Crunk is a bi-product of Hip-Hop and southern pride and resilience. The significance of family, be it biological or community and uninhibited pride for your city or 'hood is central to the appeal of crunk on a youthful southern generation. With its global influence, the Hip-Hop community is not only defined by it's music, but also by its fashion, culture, and language. [Via crunkenergydrink.com]


Look for Pimpwiz.com & Crunk Collaborations in a hot minute!

" always say when people ask me that the so-called vipers of the movie business would not last a day in the record business. Now Eliot Spitzer's office has decided to prove the point.

"Please be advised that in this week's Jennifer Lopez Top 40 Spin Increase of 236 we bought 63 spins at a cost of $3,600."

"Please be advised that in this week's Good Charlotte Top 40 Spin Increase of 61 we bought approximately 250 spins at a cost of $17K …"

Ironically, it didn't help, as the memo notes that the company actually lost spins — or plays of the record — even though they laid out money for them.

See above: The internal memos from Sony Music, revealed today in the New York state attorney general's investigation of payola at the company, will be mind blowing to those who are not so jaded to think records are played on the radio because they're good. We've all known for a long time that contemporary pop music stinks. We hear "hits" on the radio and wonder, "How can this be?"

Now we know. And memos from both Sony's Columbia and Epic Records senior vice presidents of promotions circa 2002-2003 — whose names are redacted in the reports but are well known in the industry — spell out who to pay and what to pay them in order to get the company's records on the air.

From Epic, home of J-Lo, a memo from Nov. 12, 2002, a "rate" card that shows radio stations in the Top 23 markets will receive $1000, Markets 23-100 get $800, lower markets $500. "If a record receives less than 75 spins at any given radio station, we will not pay the full rate," the memo to DJs states. "We look forward to breaking many records together in the future."

Take Jennifer Lopez's awful record, "Get Right," with its shrill horn and lifted rap. It's now clear that was a "bought" sensation when it was released last winter. So, too, were her previous "hits" "I'm Glad" and "I'm Real," according to the memos. All were obtained by Sony laying out dough and incentives. It's no surprise. There isn't a person alive who could hum any of those "songs" now. Not even J-Lo herself.

Announced today: Sony Music — now known as Sony/BMG — has to pony up a $10 million settlement with New York's Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. It should be $100 million. And this won't be the end of the investigation. Spitzer's office is looking into all the record companies. This is just the beginning." [Via foxnews.com]

"May the best palace on wheels win.

This article in the London Times is the first I’ve seen that puts the Maybach 62 and the Rolls-Royce Phantom nose to nose. It’s an interesting piece that breaks down the differences between the two very concisely. The Maybach is more of a plaything, more sporty with lots of cool gadgets and an amped-up Mercedes feel. The Rolls on the other hand, is what a Phantom has always been a kid-glove ride, heavy on the comfort and low on the road appeal. The reviewer ends up choosing the Rolls for the style, the looks and the sheer Rolls-Roycery of it all." [Via luxist.com]

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All game packs may be mixed and matched within Ultracade to give players the ultimate mix of classic game entertainment." [Via homegameroom.com]

"Zhang Ziyi was raised in Western Beijing under the aegis of her mother, a retired kindergarten teacher, and her father, an economist. She began her brief six-year stint as a dancer at the age of 11, and although she was able to gain a few awards and win a few contests, it gradually became apparent to her that her future in the field of dancing was not bright.

She soon enrolled in the China Central Drama Academy in Beijing to study acting. Her on-screen debut was Wo de fu qin mu qin (1999) (aka "The Road Home", but literally "My Father and My Mother"), a film by prominent "Fifth Generation" Chinese director Yimou, Zhang. After the film was completed, the media quickly forced upon her the dubious nickname of "Little Gong Li", since a number of Zhang Yimou's films, including Da hong deng long gao gao gua (1991) (better known as "Raise the Red Lantern") and Ju Dou (1990) featured the "Big" Gong Li.

"However, it turns out that the intention of this nickname was not to offer a flattering comparison with the older, more established actress. It was actually a pejorative label which was concocted at about the same time that rumors of a love affair between the younger Zhang and the elder Zhang (who is well over twice her age) began to circulate. For those of you who might not remember, Zhang Yimou was onced engaged in an extramarital affair with the real Gong Li. To this day, neither Zhang Ziyi nor Zhang Yimou has confirmed these salacious rumors.

Juicy gossip aside, the younger Zhang's breakthrough performance as Jen in Wo hu cang long (2000) ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") propelled the spry young girl onto the world stage. Although director Ang Lee originally wanted the part to go to a more reputable Taiwanese actress, he decided to take his chances by casting Zhang Ziyi in the role, and it paid off. Zhang's star is ascending at meteoric speed, having already worked with the likes of Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee, Yun-Fat Chow (one of her idols), and Michelle Yeoh. She says that she aspires to learn English as a prerequisite to entering the Hollywood scene.

Zhang Ziyi Movies
2046 (2003)
Hero (2002) .... Ru Y?ike Moon
Musa (2001) .... Princess Bu-yong
Zu Warriors (2001) .... Joy
Rush Hour 2 (2001) .... Hu Li
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) .... Xiou Long
Road Home (1999) .... Zhao Di, Young ." [Via allstarz.com]
Ranked #91 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002) (show more)

"The Premise:
The experiences of comedian Chris Rock, who also narrates, growing up in
Brooklyn in the early 1980s is the focus of this single camera sitcom.

-Competition: Alias (ABC), Survivor: Guatemala (CBS), Joey (NBC), The O.C.
(Fox), Smallville (WB)

-Who Was On the Panel:
Chris Rock, Tyler J. Williams, Terry Crews, Imani Hakim, Tichina Arnold,
Tequan Richmond, Vincent Martella and executive producer/writer Ali LeRoi.

-The Scoop:
Like Will Smith two years earlier, who was at the TCA Summer Tour touting
All of Us, it was standing room only as a G-rated Chris Rock explained why
he would not leave the show after the pilot:

“I don’t think I have ever done anything and walked out – there is no
evidence of that. My name is Rock, not Chappelle.”

As to whether or not there will be celebrity guests on Everybody Hates
Chris, according to Rock:

“I have never seen stunt casting that was actually funny. ‘Oh, it’s Shaq,’
and then there is some horrible excuse for him to dunk. It’s always bad.
‘Oh, Ludacris is going to be on this week.’ He says a rhyme that has
nothing to do with the show. It just sucks.”

-The Reality:
Although facing competition like Survivor, Alias, The O.C. (and, yes, Joey
too!) could be referred to as a suicide mission, the boldest programming
move of the season is likely to pay off because a) Everybody Loves Chris
looks like too good a show to pass up, b) NBC’s Joey will likely continue
to sink, and c) there is no Tribal Council on CBS’ Survivor in the 8 p.m.
half-hour. While you have to also commend ABC for moving Alias into the
time period, UPN will not go unnoticed thanks to Chris Rock. Too bad the
momentum is likely to stall once the marginal Eve kicks in at 8:30 p.m."

Yesterday Sendstation Systems, creators of the PocketDock line of iPod adaptors, announced that it will donate $5 US for every PocketDock FireWire, Combo, Line Out FW or USB sold through the SendStation online store before August 21, 2005 to fight hunger in Niger.

The west African nation of Niger is suffering an acute humanitarian crisis: according to the United Nations 3.3 million people are in desperate need of food, including 800,000 malnourished children.

SendStation will also be offering free world-wide shipping on all orders throughout the fundraising campaign to support iPod users who may be eager to help contribute to the relief efforts. At the end of the fundraising effort, funds will be donated to the United Nations Children's Fund (www.unicef.org).

This is SendStation's second global fundraising activity. In January of this year, the iPod accessory maker donated $3,250 US to support Tsunami victims in South Asia.

With free shipping and the knowledge that you are helping to fight hunger, you really can't go wrong. A PocketDock makes a great accessory for any iPod user. Why spend $40 on an extra iPod Dock for the office when you can get a PocketDock for half that price?

For more information, check out the MethodShop.com PocketDock Review.

Labels: computer, Ipod, mac

"WHO: METHOD MAN & REDMAN

WHAT: Make no mistake, Method Man has come a long way from the projects of Staten Island and the early, grimy days when a group of childhood friends teamed together to unleash the most influential hip hop act of its time, Wu Tang Clan. The rest? Hip hop history and a body of work that has stood the test of time and the fickle nature of the music industry. Method Man has made sure that folks not only know who he is but appreciate what he is capable of. Nice on the mike, easy on the eyes, hot on stage, cool on screen, Method Man has become more than just a rapper but still remained the ultimate rapper in the game. With a lyrical style that is unpredictable, yet instantly recognizable and a persona that runs the gamut from low-key menace to hyped up stoner, he has brought the pain, and staked his claim.
Newark, New Jersey native, Redman has been in the game for the past 10 years delivering hits each time out. His four solo albums and two collaboration joints (Blackout w/ Method Man and El Nino w/Def Squad) have placed the rapper in the hip-hop hall of fame, because only a few artists have managed to be that consistent. And Redman is one of them. Though he upholds his reputation in hip-hop by remaining true to his formula of funk-driven beats and unconventional rhymes, Redman stretched his own boundaries with his fifth solo album, Malpractice. He explained, "When a doctor operates and does something he's not supposed to do, they call it malpractice. That's what this album is. I broke all the rules, stepped it up, and did things that I wouldn't normally do." With the platinum success of his last two projects, Redman is destined for more success with his new ventures. So if you’re tired of the same ole repetitiously boring hip-hop, then you’ll need a prescription for this brand of funk.

WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 29TH, 2005, 9PM

WHERE: REVOLUTION
200 WEST BROWARD BLVD.
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
(954)727-0950

ON SALE: NOW AT ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS
OR CHARGE BY PH0NE:
BROWARD: (954) 523-3309
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PALM BEACH: (561) 966-3309

PRICES $35.00 – ADVANCE
$39.50 – DAY OF SHOW
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

ALSO ON SALE AT REVOLUTION:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27TH JOHN HIATT
with NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16TH KINGS OF LEON & SECRET MACHINES

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH THE CODETALKERS
WITH JIM HERRING

FRIDAY & SATURDAY THE RADIATORS
AUGUST 26TH & 27TH ." [Via Pimpwiz.com]

Is a Video iPod coming soon? People have been speculating about a Video iPod for years. And that speculation reached new levels this week amid reports that Apple has been negotiating for the rights to sell downloadable music videos through its iTunes Music Store.

Could these talks be a precursor to the release of a multimedia version of the iPod? Does Apple have a secret Video iPod project in the works even though Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs has repeatedly denied such rumors?

An article in Monday's Wall Street Journal cites "unnamed entertainment industry executives" and claims that a Video iPod could be announced as soon as this September.

Apple already has the portable music player market locked up pretty tight. A move into online video distribution would broaden Apple's digital entertainment reach and could potentially unlock a new source of revenue for the company.

When Apple first released the iPod, the portable mp3 player market ripe for the picking. It was tiny, fragmented and lacked a central management software companion like iTunes. The portable video player market is currently in a similar state. Handheld video players from iRiver, Creative Technology, Archos, and Sony sell in such small quantities, market researchers don't aggressively track their sales yet. Portable video players tend to get lumped in with mp3 and/or DVD players.

If Apple does release a Video iPod, the bigger question is whether or not people will pay $1 (or more) for music videos that are already available for free from the iTunes Music Store. Also, is the small 1.5-inch square iPod screen ideally suited for video? Probably not. A Video iPod will require a larger screen similar to the Sony PSP. Also, video requires much larger storage capacities. Apple will have a difficult time of both providing adequate storage and keeping the price point below $500.

After music videos, what's next for the "small screen"? Maybe short films, SNL and Conan skits, TV shows and even original content? Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Labels: computer, Ipod, mac

Howard Stern fans got an unexpected surprise this morning. At first it might have been difficult to pinpoint the new voice (the incoherent babbling didn't make it easy) but the new host mentions his own name every 10 seconds. Instead of Howard and Robin waking us up this morning, we all got a jagged dose of "Diamond" David Lee Roth and a Russian Stripper named Irene.

It was official, Howard was off the air... or was he? Was the new Infinity Broadcasting "morning man" former Van Halen singer David Lee Roth? Last week Infinity Broadcasting wasn't commenting on rumors that David Lee Roth would be replacing Stern on the air. Were the rumors were true? Stern wasn't suppose to start at Sirius satellite radio until January 2006. Were Stern's 20 million daily listeners stuck with Diamond Dave and Irene until then?

Luckily it was all just an hour-long joke. At least for now, Howard is still on the air. David Lee Roth may end up being the new Infinity Broadcasting morning man in New York, but for now, Howard Stern is still on old FM radio.

On April 1st 2003 (April Fools Day), Howard did a similar experiment on his fans. Two sterilized hosts with a show called "Fun Without the Filth" replaced Howard and endured angry phone calls from listeners until Howard broke into the fake show and ended the joke.

Even though both times the plug was pulled on Howard were jokes, it's a wake up call for many who aren't prepared for his move to Sirius satellite radio in January.

An abrupt end to the Howard Stern Show may not sit well with Stern fans across the country. Howard plans to do a farewell tour to all the major cities that currently airs his show. There's no question that a farewell tour will help Stern hype his move to Sirius satellite radio and hurt Infinity in their attempts to hold on to his massive audience.

Roth is among the many entertainers that Infinity has auditioned to replace Stern. Infinity execs have repeatedly made it clear that they are not looking for a singular personality to succeed Stern. Infinity is going to try out different hosts in different cities. David Lee Roth is rumored to be taking over in New York while Adam Corolla from The Man Show will take on Los Angeles. If Infinity plans on finding a successful replacement for Stern, they will need all the help they can get.

PLEASE IGNORE THIS POST- CHAMPKICKS.COM IS CLOSED AND THERE HAVE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THEIR SERVICE.

"For almost two decades R. Keller, the founder of Pointswizard.com (also an educator and an MBA), has been strategizing to accumulate the maximum amount of points and miles in the shortest time possible, points that can be accredited to airfares and hotels globally.
Under R. Keller’s plan, his family has traveled to countless places around the world for free or for a minimum amount of money. Stories of his free trips spread amongst friends, families and even strangers, all of them asking the same question- How does he do it?
As the years past, R. Keller’s proclivities for business, education and points programs evolved naturally into a consulting program that allowed those outside of his immediate circle to be guided in his travel strategies.

With the advent of the internet and R. Keller’s growing list of clients, it seemed a natural step to bring his knowledge to the masses. And so Pointswizard.com was born.
Now the time-tested strategies of R. Keller are available to the world. We are dedicated to bringing you the latest information on points programs and how to easily accumulate points and miles, making the most out of every purchase or transaction. With our methods you will be able to fly or stay for free or at amazingly discounted prices, truly making the globe your playground.
With R. Keller’s Pointswizard program, the world has become a much more reachable and affordable place!." [Via Pointswizard.com]

Using Pointswizard.com Techniques, the whole Pimpwiz.com staff just stayed at the W Union Sqaure New York for free! Each room was valued at $650 a night. Don't Sleep on the Wizard, Fam!

It's amazing how fast Podcasting went mainstream. 8 months ago there were only a few hundred Podcasters, now there's hundreds of new Podcasters every day. And as Podcasting continues to go more mainstream, the "voice" of Podcasting is starting to change.

The original Podcaster was typically someone just talking into a microphone in their basement. The Podcasting movement kind of had an underground purity to it. But now bigger names are starting to get involved.

Everyone from ABC News to Queer Eye For the Straight Guy are using Podcasts as promotional tools for their shows. And as of today, you can add Pauly Shore, aka "The Weasel" to that list.

Pauly Shore and the folks at TBS have posted ads around the Internet promoting a Weaselcast.

"Want to know more about the man formerly known as "the Weasel?" Download Pauly's Minding the Store podcast to hear him talk about his loves, his life... and, oh yeah, his new show."

The ad links to a Podcast where Pauly talks about his lack of Podcasting knowledge and about his new show Minding the Store. The Podcast is basically a loose conversation with a guy named Marlon from El Salvador who has a little trouble with the English language.

What do you think? Is this Weaselcast funny, entertaining, awful, boring, brilliant, etc... ? Post a comment below and join the conversation.

"Why We Like Her?
Jessica had the looks to make us believe she was a genetically-enhanced woman in the sci-fi hit Dark Angel, and has the body to make any guy want to go see a chick flick like Honey. Even though she's been away from the spotlight for a few years, Jessica has always been on our minds.

Why Is She Famous?
After big-screen roles in Never Been Kissed and Idle Hands, Jessica Alba became the first "It" girl of the century as the title role in James Cameron's sci-fi TV series, Dark Angel. Back from a short hiatus, she starred in the hip-hop dance flick Honey in 2003 and the star-studded Sin City in 2005. She may only be in her early 20s, but Jessica Alba has seen a meteoric rise in fame in a short period of time and managed to stage a successful comeback, a feat that is almost unheard of in Hollywood." [Via askmen.com]

"A builder for the Dreambike has now been found!
Mr Christian Travert, world famous designer of the awesome Y2K jetbike as featured in the motion picture 'Torque' has been officially signed up to make 'the dream come true'!!!

Work on the prototype Dreambike has already commenced
and plans for full scale production have been given the green light. As work continues on the prototype, I will keep visitors up to date
on progress and hopefully post pics of the ongoing build.

For any further details regarding the Dreambike,
contact Christian directly at: traverts@bellsouth.net." [Via timcamerondesign.com.au]

No Need to Click Here - I'm just claiming my feed at Feedster feedster:9eae126e0db395a1e563a3ae035724cf

"Apply online today. It only takes a few minutes.
Once you're approved, you get your very own Zipcard.
Reserve one of our hundreds of cars – for a couple hours or the entire day. Do it online or use a phone. Walk to the car, then just hold your Zipcard to the windshield. The doors will unlock, and it's all yours! Drive away... and return to the same reserved parking spot at the end of your reservation. It's that simple. And remember, gas, insurance and XM Satellite Radio are included too.

Joining Zipcar
Anyone who's over 21 and has a valid driver's license can join. Complete the online application, which takes just a few minutes. We'll run a quick driving record check, then within a few days you'll get your Zipcard. Once you receive it, you can begin driving right away!

Reserving a Car
You can do it online or over the phone. You choose the car you want – there are MINIs, BMWs, Prius's, even pickups. Choose the time slot you want at the location you want. Reserve minutes or months in advance.

Getting in the Car
Your Zipcard will only open the car you've reserved during the time you've reserved it (which means no one else can open your Zipcar during that time, either). All you do is walk to the car, hold the card to the windshield and the doors will unlock.

Driving...Gas, reserved parking and insurance are all included. Just bring your Zipcar back when you're done and park it in the same reserved parking spot. That's all there is to it! " [Via ZipCar.com]

"I think that this Media Center PC/car stereo system is the most gorgeous one I have ever seen. Under its sleek and sexy body, it has a 1Ghz or 1.6Ghz Eden CPU (according to the Korean site, because the english version mentions "Pentium 3 or 4"), 40Gb of HDD space, an empty Mini PCI slot, a DVD drive, a USB port, GPS, voice control, remote control, TV tuner, ... . All this with a very nice GUI for a fast usage in the car. It will be possible to install XP on this Car-PC. We have no info on the price... but look at it again... it's gorgeous!." [Via akihabaranews.com

In a clever Sony cross-promotional effort, broadband network Heavy.com has released a new downloadable Sony PSP video series based on the highly anticipated Sony PS2 game release of God of War. The Machinima series (overdubbed video game animation) is titled "Pimp My Weapon" and features two of the characters from the video game demonstrating various weapons on each other.

Pimp My Weapon has a humorous "How-To" reality show tone, intermixed with blood and gore, Spartan warriors and an overdubbed soundtrack reminiscent of Spike TV's show MXC.

My favorite line in episode one is when one of the characters gets slashed with a chain-sword and calmly says "Ouch, burning sensation."

You can download episodes of Pimp My Weapon for your PSP at Heavy.com. The episodes can also be viewed online with any Flash enabled web browser.

Machinima - the convergence of filmmaking, animation and game development. Made popular by "Red vs. Blue" (based on the game Halo), the process involves using the game controller to manipulate the characters on screen and dubbing in a new soundtrack. Machinima is short for machine animation.

This is the first time that a studio-endorsed Machinima will reach a broadcast-scale audience through cable or broadband.

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.

"It seems the simple act of running a bath is not safe from being revolutionalised. Introducing the SMARTHYDRO, the world’s first fully automated bathing system from Brazil. By sending your desired and fully personalised settings by your mobile phone, internet or pocket PC directly to your smarthydro, the tub can have your favourite soak ready for you when you get home. Settings include water temperature, water level, bath essence or foam, a variety of hydromassage programs and even light intensity. There is a virtual communicative relationship built between you and the smart tub, as it is even programmed to call you on your mobile phone when your bath is ready to be enjoyed, keeping it temperature controlled until you arrive home. All you need is to find someone to hop in there with you, sadly the smarthydro does have some limits !." [Via coolhunter.com]

"Thursday, 30 June 2005

The Manufacturing & Mechatronics Lab of Seoul National University led by Prof. Young-Bong Bang unveiled MUSA, a robot made for the practice of Kendo, or Japanese fencing after one and a half year of development.

MUSA is 163cm tall and weighs 70kg, moving like human beings to be a partner for Kendo practitioners.

It can measure the amount of power put on its bamboo sword and defend attacks read by embedded sensors. People can practice the same attack and defense in several patterns and levels.

However, you don’t have to be worried about injury during practice with your robot partner, as it would not touch you. The team headed by Prof. Bang aims to develop a Kendo robot practicing the third dan (grade) level. {By TelecomsKorea.com."}

The Warrior Droids are here!

How long before the militaries of the world start embracing robot warriors to fight on the battlefield? How long before the sex bots are walking the streets? There is a floodgate which has opened in the last couple years and We as humans are mebracing this new science fiction fantasy come true. The scariest part is how long will it take for the robots to make their own decisions and decide we as humans need to be deleted. Better watch your back for the convict-bots!