So this is just an out of control joke, isn't it? I guess you really can declare any random day a "national ___ day" and it will eventually catch on.

Pet Peeve #32: Please do not assume that since my name is Michael that I probably go by "Mike." Time and time again I have people shorten my name for whatever reason.. I'm not sure why. My name is not Mike, I do not go by Mike, and would appreciate you not assuming so.

Exceptions to this rule include mildly humorous situations like Mike calling me and saying "Hey Mike, it's Mike." Or if Mike insisted on calling me Mike I'd let it slide, cause hey.. I went ahead and assumed I could call him Buzzard.

The lack of posts today is a result of the 4th day in a row that I've been at work for 10+ hours. Not that I'm complaining, I'm happy we have work, but with such a workload - I can't really browse the web for entertainment.

On a side note, I went to go buy some CD's tonight to wrap my day up in a nice healthy consumer type of way and couldn't bring myself to buy anything. As I mentioned before, there are several discs that I want but I just can't spend the money at Tower when I know I can order it online (or at Grimeys) for alot less. And where the hell am I supposed to get the Quasi bonus disc?! Touch & Go won't answer their phone or call me back...

It's always weird when a song or video becomes all to relevant based on current events. For example, the new REM video - which is already relevant due to it's mockery of inundating news channels, but the whole hurricane angle on it makes it a bit creepier with that whole Isabel hurricane putting it's smack down. Link via Prof. Catchdubs.

Just heard The Vines cover of 'Miss Jackson' (you know, that Outkast song).. and it was actually enjoyable. Thought you might want to know, even though it's probably been out for a long time.

Have you seen Kuildoosh yet? While it definetly has it's own style and flair, I can't help but think it's reminescent of this giant conglomeration of styles including the styles of Presstube, Galaxy M79, and maybe even some Dalek. I mostly feel that way based on this series.. there's so much other stuff to view there I haven't taken it all in quite yet.

This article is bizarre. It's all about the impending threat of Hurrican Isabel but the accompanying photo is of really clear skies and a sign that says "Evac. Rout 70-West." Definetly a strange dichotomy. So all you North Carolina folk go and hole yourself up in the storm shelter.. it's coming your way.

It appears that Run Ronnie Run! is out on DVD now.. kinda sad to see that it bypassed the theatres completely, but at least it saved Bob and David from having to explain themselves over and over as to why it's not really their film... silly movie execs and their incessant dumbing down.

Here's an interesting little factoid for you:
"Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae.

The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. "

Via Sarah Rose.

Apparently there is a theory that how you sleep reveals a little something about your personality. I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing but I fall into the small percentage (6.5%) of people who enjoy the "freefall" style - I guess I'm "brash and gregarious."

I am severly slacking in terms of consuming musical goods. I've yet to obtain the new Quasi because I'm hell bent on getting that Live bonus disc, the new Perfect Circle and IMA Robot are out. So is the new Mates of State, and that Lost In Translation soundtrack is apparently available now (thanks Rocco).. I must fulfill my role as a productive and active consumer!

Get your linkage on at the fresh revamp of Styleboost. Always something linked to spend your time browsing .

New Apple Keyboard and Mouse and new Powerbook designs (slightly). I can only assume this means Apple is doing alright if they keep churning out new models of their goods.

Completely rehauled site for design company extraordinaire Pixelgrazer. Finally you can take a look at their immense portfolio in an easy to navigate setting. Lots of web design, photography, fine art illustration, and random other goods. Thumbs up Pixelgrazer.. thumbs up.

Suggested fix for Fixing your PS2. I'm sure Sony would frown upon opening up your device or even fixing it at all.. because then why would you buy a PS3? Ours here at the office has pretty much died.. so hopefully this fix will work. Link via dbox.

Today I realized that I still have 3 months left in the Beard Contest. Though I've discovered Growing A Beard looks to be a great documentary. Link via David Bean via Joey C (who's link I can't find at the moment).

Looks like Dubya has taken things to a whole new level. Best part of the fake bill is that it's filled with super subtle anti-GW details. Quite clever.

My brother told me that he'd disown me if I didn't link these two Mark Fiore animations.. so here goes: A Nation Remembers II, Patriot Act Summer Tour. Flash is the new political cartoon.

Kind of a catch 22 with this lawsuit. Apple isn't allowed to make music related items because of a deal with The Beatles Apple Corps. (they've already shelled out $50 million for breach of contract on several occasions) - but because they DID break the contract again and made a wildly successful product and piece of software they probably have the money to pay off the settlement. I guess ole Steve Jobs goes for that whole "better to ask (pay) for forgiveness, than for permission."

I'd like to see the actual look of the Space Invaders show, but the bottom of it. looks pretty great. Link via Catchdubs - though I wonder why I didn't get notified about it since I'm on the mailing list. Sheesh..