Over the Edge?

Vanessa, a fellow blogger, has started this campaign against Spencer Gifts because of some racially provocative and offensive T-Shirts they're selling. You find all kinds of "joke" t-shirts in stores like Spencer Gifts, San Fransisco (eg. the store that says its always having a closing out or clearance sale!!), Dog's Ear (??), etc - some are witty, some are crude, but most are pretty harmless. But when the so-called "humor" targets a specific race (in this case, Chinese), you're really pushing the edge of good taste and is not acceptable in our society (especially Canada) - especially as a consumer product. If you agree its over the top, here is a link to a petition. If you think there's nothing wrong, I'd like to see how'd you try to defend it.

Winding down 2005

Yet another day off work, so M & I went to the gym this morning to work out. He usually works out just one muscle group per workout, and today was just chest and arms. I usually alternate between upper and lower body exercises, but i thought I'd try his routine for today. Best chest workout i've ever had...and working out with someone is much more motivating. I'll feel it tomorrow though. I also spent the afternoon overhauling my bike, and getting it ready for the new year. I won't make any bold new year's resolutions in terms of my fitness, but I'd like to get in shape for the Sun Run, and to look good on 'dem Maui beaches. hahaha ;-)

Before I run off the liquor store to stock up on booze for tomorrow night, check out these gems..

1. Wicked Video from the SAAB performance driving team. (Thanks to kurioso for the link)

2. Super hilarious digital short film by the folks at SNL, courtesy of Rafers. It's a spoof of the movie Chronicles of Narnia...rap-video style. These guys can really kick it.

Enjoy.

Million Dollar Homepage

Now THIS belongs in the "Why didn't i think of that" category.

Basically, this guy in England decided to sell pixel space on his website to advertisers, in order to earn money for school. In the process he created a virtual billboard, and is just shy of earning a million bucks.