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This Man Wants To Tell You How To Get Rich: Felix Dennis, Founder of Maxim, Stuff, The Week, etc.

Eccentric...yes. Crazy....probably. Ready to share his secrets...apparently.



I've never felt like money should be the ultimate motivator but I would be a fool to not think that it is often times regarded as a measure of success. Felix Dennis, the founder of a slew of magazines, opens up about his unconventional path to success.…



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Added by alice on August 28, 2008 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

24th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival - 9/28: Venice

Sunday, September 28 10am-6pm

This festival looks really interesting - Venice has so much character and I like how this festival has a "green" theme.



On September 28, Venice will host the ultimate block party in celebration of the 24th annual Abbot Kinney Festival. Renowned for eclectic shopping and world class restaurants, Abbot Kinney… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 28, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Earthrace Boat Crosses Globe in 60 days to Break Record

The Earthrace, a 78 ft tri-hull boat powered by 100% bio-fuel, recently completed a carbon-neutral tour of the globe in just 60 days and 23 hours, besting the previous world record by 14 days!



For the first time in a boat, hemp composites were used in the construction, while vegetable and canola oils were used for lubricants and foams for the bedding.



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Added by PANDA JU on August 28, 2008 at 2:00am — 3 Comments

Brad Pitt Photographs Angelina Jolie and the Kids for W Magazine

(US Weekly Online) Brad Pitt photographed Angelina Jolie and their brood at the Chateau Miraval in the South of France last week for W's November issue. It is Pitt's first time shooting a cover.



He previously collaborated with pal Steven Klein to create a photo portfolio that showed him and Jolie as a 1960’s-style married couple in W's July 2005… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on August 28, 2008 at 1:13am — 5 Comments

Forget About Sprinkles~~



If you are ever in south OC, instead of jumping on the Sprinkles bandwagon, I highly recommend going to Sweet Lorraines cupcake boutique down in Irvine at the Spectrum. Located near the giant ferris wheel, across from Macy's, in between Bebe and Golden Spoons is this cute little cupcake shop called Sweet Lorraines. I went there on the recommendation of a friend and I am so glad I did. Their cupcakes and frosting are to die for. The cupcakes are… Continue

Added by Sally on August 27, 2008 at 10:00pm — 7 Comments

My Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love, Robert Downey Jr May Be a Villian: Master Mind Animated Film

To counteract Ju's disturbing news about Cher, my current heart throb, Robert Downey Jr, is in negotiations to be the voice of a character in Master Mind, DreamWorks Animation's superhero movie being produced by Ben Stiller's production company. Tina Fey is also expected to join the cast of the movie.



Master Mind will be about a villain who loses his… Continue

Added by alice on August 27, 2008 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Cher Cast as Catwoman

OK .. maybe you jinxed it, A. I guess it is officially "Are you f-ing serious" Day.



Holly Batman! Cher at age 62 is set to star as Catwoman in the Dark Knight sequel formerly called The Caped Crusader. Cher as Catwoman would be opposite Christian Bale as Batman and Johnny Depp as The Riddler. Reportedly Cher will be nothing like the Catwoman played by Michelle Pfeiffer and Halle Berry. (duh?!)



A studio executive said: “Cher is… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on August 27, 2008 at 4:08pm — 10 Comments

Pillow Justice (funny video)

Added by PANDA JU on August 27, 2008 at 3:39pm — 2 Comments

Tokyo Architecture

Sweet photos of Tokyo’s architectural structures by psalmplasma.…

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Added by Eugene on August 27, 2008 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

is this racist...? ha

I felt it was a little..but it was kinda funny too... I totally wasn't expecting the ending..



See more funny videos at Funny or…
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Added by rp {|} // .MrPresident___++ on August 27, 2008 at 2:44pm — 4 Comments

'Cause it Reminds Me of that Dove Commercial But Backwards: Levi's

It will debut during the season premiere of Gossip Girl September 1.



Find more videos like this on AdGabber

Dove Evolution Commercial that made everyone say… Continue

Added by alice on August 27, 2008 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Matthew McConaughey's Dad Died Having Sex, Says Mom

(This just in from US Weekly online)



If you think Matthew McConaughey is a character, wait until you meet his mom.



In her new book, I Amaze Myself! (iamazemyself.com), Kay McConaughey dishes on everything from her son Matthew’s conception to how her husband died in a compromising position with her!



“On Monday mornings, he and I often said goodbye by making love,” Kay says exclusively in the latest issue of Us Weekly.… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on August 27, 2008 at 11:59am — 4 Comments

It Won't Make Me Cycle But it's Cool!: David Byrne-Designed Bike Racks in NYC

The Olde Times Sq: - 44th St., south side, west of Seventh Ave.

David Byrne and the New York City Department of Transportation, in conjunction with New York art gallery PaceWildenstein, have unveiled nine unique bicycle racks designed by DB and installed in various locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. An avid bicyclist for almost 30 years, Byrne was… Continue

Added by alice on August 27, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Surgery next Wednesday



So as most of you know, I had Hodgkin's Lymphoma (lymph node cancer). Now they think I have thyroid cancer. So I'm having surgery on the 3rd (next Wednesday) for a thyroidectomy. They will be removing all of my thyroid (both sides) so I'll have to be on thyroid meds for life... fun stuff. I had a consult with the surgeon on Monday and they said one of the possible complications of the surgery is to the nerve to your vocal chords. So they wanted to get a good idea of what my… Continue

Added by Kara on August 27, 2008 at 11:00am — 17 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Cannibal Flower’s 8th Anniversary Show

Saturday, August 30 7:30pm-2am @ Hangar 101 - Downtown, LA

The art pick this weekend looks like quite the show. Cannibal Flower is a underground art collective that has been throwing monthly warehouse parties for eight years straight. This weekend is their 8th anniversary show and I've read that the anniversary shows are the weirdest of the year.… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 27, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Waffle House Wedding

I'm so sorry I couldn't find the version with the commentary on Youtube to embed in the post... so here is the link to the version you HAVE to watch with the blushing bride to be's commentary. Waffle House Wedding







SO FUNNY.



Maybe this makes me an… Continue

Added by Kara on August 27, 2008 at 9:13am — 11 Comments

Artsy and Interesting Music Video: Evil Bee by Menomena

TRT 4:20. (probably on purpose.)

YouTube:

"About Menomena: Danny Seim, Justin Harris, and Brent Knopf. Together, they join powers to form experimental Portland-based super-group Menomena. They sing, arrange, create, invent instruments, and even make Julienne fries. Menomena has released several stellar, highly original albums since forming in… Continue

Added by alice on August 27, 2008 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Some Great Marketing/Business Cartoons by Tom Fishburne

Some great cartoons from Tom Fishburne, a marketer at companies like General Mills, Nestle and home-product manufacturer Method Products, where he currently resides as senior marketing director of Europe. (Their soaps are all over our house.)



He has an interesting… Continue

Added by alice on August 27, 2008 at 5:00am — No Comments

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