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September 2008 Blog Posts (229)

Stormtrooper Helmet (papercraft)



These are free. (Take that, Economic Downturn!)



Only catch is that you have to download a papercraft file (.PDO) viewing program (Pepakura Designer) from crazy Japanese papercraft website. Download here. [ Link ]



With any luck my storm trooper will look like… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on September 24, 2008 at 12:45pm — No Comments

I told you I was dedicated!!!!!!!





I'm on morphine so don't expect a long blog, but I'm out of surgery and in my room. PISSEDD that I have to share a room. sooo lame.



My mom (and Dad) bought me a great "No More Thyroid" presenr! a purple learher Marc by Marc bag.





I talked the surgical nurse into taking a picture of my thyroid after they removed it.

If you want to see it... I'll show it to you... its a little intense. But I love that kind of stuff. I'm always… Continue

Added by Kara on September 24, 2008 at 12:13pm — 14 Comments

America's 700 Billion Dollar Bailout - The Daily Show

Added by Eugene on September 24, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Chris Lipomi: LA

Opening Reception September 26th, 6pm-9pm: Chinatown

Chris Lipomi was born in Miami, Florida, and currently lives and works in LA. On his pieces, Chris uses one of my favorite mediums - acrylic and oil on canvas. His show will be at the Mesler&Hug Gallery in Chinatown through October 11th, with the artist's reception on September 26th from… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 24, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

My Modern House..(One Day): Top 5 Bookcases

Having being inspired by my meeting with Kahi Lee at HGTV and by walking around… Continue

Added by alice on September 24, 2008 at 10:00am — 6 Comments

For the boys, and jU: Joanna Krupa... whoa



So by now you guys all know that Jeff works for Leg Avenue.

One of the HOTTEST MODELS EVER used to model for them. Her name is Joanna Krupa... Honestly I'd kinda forgotten about her... Until TMZ ran this story today:

The Model Candidate

People in Illinois don't know whether they are voting in the upcoming… Continue

Added by Kara on September 24, 2008 at 1:30am — 4 Comments

Emma Watson in Italian Vogue


Am I allowed to think Hermione is hot yet? Um, my friend (R. Kelly) wants to know ..
The 18-year-old starlet appears in a spread in this month's Italian Vogue shot by Mark Seliger.

Added by PANDA JU on September 23, 2008 at 11:53pm — 3 Comments

Let's Go Caravan-ing! The T@B_XL.



The T@B_XL($TBD) is a luxurious caravan, complete with a 23" flat-screen TV, CD-DVD radio with receiver, sound system with subwoofer, an electric fireplace, and a SkyView window for star gazing. Ahhh .. I wouldn't dream of conquering the open road in anything less.…



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Added by PANDA JU on September 23, 2008 at 11:35pm — No Comments

Emmys Worst Dressed of All Time! (You Know You Wanna See!)

The Abominable Tina Yothers (1986)



SARAH JESSICA PARKER (2000): I think the "South China Villager" smile makes the dress look that much uglier.



TRACEY ULLMAN (1988): The worst thing is, I think she's stone sober.



LUCY LIU (2000): Have we met? Oh yes that time at that Thai message… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on September 23, 2008 at 10:59pm — 7 Comments

Bye Bye Thyroid!





Tomorrow I'm having a thyroidectomy (for sure this time!!!)

I have to be at Mission Hospital at (you're eyes are not deceiving you) 5:30AM.... talk about torture. My surgery is at 7:00am. The procedure lasts about 3.5 hours, and then I'll be staying two days at Mission Hospital.



I think everyone should come visit me! :)



I promise as soon as I'm lucid (this is my crazy devotion to theMET) I will be doing a blog with pictures from my hospital bed… Continue

Added by Kara on September 23, 2008 at 9:32pm — 12 Comments

Jjjam to IT! ~ TRVS*DJAM mixtape

Fix Your Face



Answering A's call for mo' bettah music! BTW yes, they're okay.

Their… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on September 23, 2008 at 7:01pm — No Comments

Cute..then Sad...then Depressing: Humans! By Three Legged Legs

Added by alice on September 23, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Food+Wine?! Los Angeles Magazine Presents: "The Food Event: From The Vine"

Sunday, October 26th Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu Hills will play host to Los Angeles Magazine's third annual "The Food Event: From the Vine", a culinary extravaganza featuring celebrity chefs, top restaurants, and this year's focus on California wines. I'm a big fan of Los Angeles Magazine but have never been to any of their events.…

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Added by Eugene on September 23, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Thoughts on New Theme Song of James Bond Movie, Quantam of Solace?

Jack White and Alicia Keys, Another Way to Die



Movie Hits Theaters 11/14…

Added by alice on September 23, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

vibram 5 fingers: nerd, or ninja?



there's a new trend among runners: the so-called midfoot strike. focused more on landing on the middle of your foot, it's a running style that's considered more "natural," more like running barefoot or in the sand. the arguments for midfoot striking are that it distributes the shock of impact more evenly, and that it strengthens the feet and legs more effectively than the more typical heel-strike running style mandated by almost every running… Continue

Added by SiMonster on September 23, 2008 at 1:00pm — 5 Comments

Authentic Italian Food That Ain't No Olive Garden: Via Veneto

So between our little shopping excursion and the Viral Marketing event, bro and I hit up a restaurant that I've been meaning to try out for awhile now..Via Veneto. Straight up - if you have the money to spend on really great Italian food - this is the place to be. If you are like us, people who… Continue

Added by alice on September 23, 2008 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

This Cyclist Distracts Me But He's Informative: Google Mobile Products on Android

What's with the water sound. BTW?

Added by alice on September 23, 2008 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

The United States of Mind - The Geography of Personality: Wall Street Journal

Which state is the most extroverted? How about most neurotic? A cool interactive map by the Wall Street Journal shows regional personality traits across America. Check it… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 23, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Mama Mia...I'm Moving In!: Beautiful, Chic, Colorful Modern Furniture at Weego Home

Last night, before our Viral Marketing conference, bro and I decided to eat dinner at the little Italian restaurant everyone raves about, Via Veneto, on Main Street in Santa Monica. We were about 30 minutes early for our reservation so we decided… Continue

Added by alice on September 23, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Beautiful Complex Eerie - The Works of David Choe: San Jose

Fight For Tomorrow

The work below from David Choe is a mix between oil paintings, mixed media, and wall murals. I really like the way his images are beautiful and complex, yet eerie. Thanks to Albert for the recommendation!



Per Wiki: "David Choe is of… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 23, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

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