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Dark Knight Video Review by Fans

Posted on July 17th, 2008 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Life, Movies, Video, YouTube.

Had to share this review of the Dark Knight - A friend at work got to see it on Tuesday and she loved it and will be seeing it again - She confirms that you need to see it on IMAX - With several of the sections filmed for IMAX - I am told they just POP and are Fantastic. Most of the movie is show letterbox but when the IMAX portions are on the screen they fill up the screen and come alive. (Just what I have heard) I can’t wait - I have my ticket for Saturday at the local IMAX theater. I really can’t wait - I just hope I can make it without anyone spilling the beans on how the movie was.

Now On to the Video Review:

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Sumo Bean Bag Omni :I Want One!

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Communication, Craft, Drawing, Health, Human, Journaling, Movies, TV, Video, XBOX.

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FOOD FIGHT: Zing it at them!!!

Posted on February 24th, 2008 by Merlin.
Categories: Food, Human, Movies, Video, YouTube.

My friend Bart just sent this at a tweet in twitter and had to share this.

This would be a nice un-fair advantage to the average food fight. But I think I finally found a good use for Brussels Sprouts. “I have some Brussels Sproots here do you waant anee” (Said in a Scottish Accent or a bad Sean Connery) I would love to have MK saying this right now….

I could just see the kids having a blast with these. Load them up with some mashed potatoes and Zing Away. I could see more food wasted them actually eaten.

That remind me of one of my favorite movies - Animal House - From National Lampoon - Ahh the good old movies. Will have to get it from Unboxed and watch it on the way to work.

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And in the mean time here is a clip I found on Youtube.

Technorati Tags: Food, Fight, Food+Fight, Animal, House, animal+house, zing, twitter, tweet, idea, unbox,

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Best Steak and Crabcakes ever!

Posted on February 20th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Beer, Food, Life, Movies.

I have previously purchased some steaks from Omaha Steak Company and they are good. But by chance I got to try out some Steaks and Crabcakes from Sunrise Foods. All I can say is wow.

Yes every once in a while I like to invite a few friends over and have dinner and a movie. In fact we each share this task and cook dinner and share our favorite movies. Well, This time it was my turn and I went all out on the shindig this past weekend.

My friend Tom is who first introduced me to and told me to try out the home delivered foods from Sunrise Foods as they were the best he has ever tried.

Well, I visited their website and ordered their # 1 Sampler Pack (Crab Cakes and Garlic Lemon Chicken) and a package of steaks from them. The price was much better then when I purchased in the past from Omaha Steaks and I can honestly say the steaks are much much better as well.

My dinner included 3 friends and myself. What I prepared was a salad (Fresh Greens, some onions, tomatoes, and cukes), a baked potato, a green bean casserole, and a Delmonico steak for each of us.

My friend Dave bought the wine a wonderful Merlot a Yellowtail  Merlot from Australia - it paired nicely with the Delmonico Steak.

I cooked the steaks on a small propane grill that I have (I wish I had a bigger one) I didn't do anything to add flavoring or rub the steak with anything as I wanted to taste the true flavor of the meat. Plus I really dispise when you order a steak like at Outback Steakhouse and they "Flavor" it with their savory spices. I feel this ruins the true flavor of the steak. 

The Green Bean Casserole Turned out wonderfully - I got the recipe here 

I did nothing special with the baked potatoes except serve it with some sour cream, butter and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. I used a toaster oven set at 400 degrees and poked holes in the potato with a fork and set them in the oven for about 45 mins.

The dinner went well - Everyone absolutly loved the Steaks they just melted in the mouth and was full of flavor. The flavor was as I said earlier the best I have ever bought - I would highly recommend Sunrise Foods to anyone.

Dessert was just as remarkable - Heather brought dessert. That was a cheese cake from the cheesecake factory (She said she picked it up at Costco in their frozen food section) we got to pair that with a glass of Lindaman's Framboise Beer (raspberry). This paired so nicely with the cheesecake. I would recommend Framboise Beer. The history and how they make this beer is quite impressive and informative.

The movies I picked out for the evening were Casino and Citizens Kane - Both really good. Again movies I would recommend if you have never seen them before or really worth adding to your dvd movie collection. We didn't get to watch both as we ended up talking and laughing most of the evening.

I can't wait until the next Dinner and  Movie Night.

I want to thank my friend Tom for first introducing me to Sunrise Foods where I got to try the best Crab Cakes I ever had. They were huge and full of Crab Meat and no bread crumbs. Can't wait to try out the ones I purchased. Hmm maybe I will have some for dinner tonight.

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The Blue Man Group: Music Art

Posted on February 11th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Art, Communication, Movies, Pipe, Video, Weird Stuff, YouTube.

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Guide to Writing in Elvish - Free Online Tutorial

Posted on January 29th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Art, Communication, Drawing, Freeware, Hack, Journaling, Movies, Sketching, Tutorial, Weird Stuff.

Had a long hard week and for some fun I learned a new language - well only learned how to write in Elvish. Ever see those fancy scrolls in Lord of the Rings or any of the other movies / books / games that have Elvish Language written on them? Well This web page has a quick and easy guide on how to convert any english writing in very artistic and fancy elvish writing. Well To the left is my first time trying to write Merlins Tower in Elvish. It really is pretty easy to follow along and accomplish. I can see doing this with a nice broad nibbed fountain pen or a wide italic cut nib. I didn't have any of my wide nibs with me so I had to make due with what I had at hand. This was accomplished with my art book using a find sharpie marker to get the nice broad strokes. (I filled in the lines I drew) I really want to try this out with some of my calligraphy pens when I have a free moment. This guide can be printed out for ease of use. This would be pretty good for making your own scrolls and Mystical Books. Or if you just want to hide what you are writing.

Well thats all for today - Enjoy - Stay Warm and enjoy some nice tobacco in your pipe - You know I am. 8 :-?  <– Merlin Smoking a Pipe  

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Top Ten: Worst Tech Based Movies

Posted on September 22nd, 2006 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Computing, Gadgets, Movies, Weird Stuff.

Yup, I love movies - You know I love Tech - But I find it fun to make fun at the bad portrayal of tech in movies. Below is a list of the Worst Portrayals of Technology in Film - This list is from GideonTech.

10) Wargames (1983) - Talking Computers Thru Hacking and It was the 80’s
09) The Italian Job (2003) - One Word NAPSTER!
08) Antitrust (2001) - Bill Gates ish Movie - Security Ideas
07) Hackers (1995) - Pre Internet - Lack of Believable Tech
06) Transporter 2 (2005) - Car Gadgets
05) Swordfish (2001) - Ultimate Hacker - Computer Virus that look like germs
04) Goldeneye (1995) - Boris and Ability to “Spike” a computer
03) Mission: Impossible (1996) - Strange Formatted Email Address (Max@Job 3:14)
02) Jurassic Park (1993) - 10 Year old girl in 1993 knowing UNIX
01) ………. Visit the site ………

Not a bad list and I would recommend checking out GideonTech for the complete list with Screen Shots and more detail about what is happening.

Tags: Movies, Technology, Top, Ten, Worst

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