New Glasses, New Look

Now I look ...

... really smart

 

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... plain dorky

 

 0

I just bought a new pair of glasses. Always wanted a pair with black rectangular lens frames.

Use the force ... and a bit of dexterity too

http://www.toplessrobot.com/2008/07/japan_brings_lightsaber_technology_to_chopsticks.php
Lightsaber chopsticks ... you knew that eventually, someone just HAD to come up with them.

Conference Paper Presentation

Start:	Aug 1, '09 4:15p
Location:	VU University, Amsterdam

The Effects of Goal Revelation on Computer-Mediated Negotiation
Presented by Gal, Y. (MIT) and D'souza, S. (BUiD)
At the 31st Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society

I Love You, Man

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Comedy

Premise:
- "Ladies' man" is engaged to love of his life
- Realizes he does not have close male friends
- Tries various setups to get a buddy
- Runs into carefree, brazen dude who just might be "the one"

Pros:
- Comedy, especially wordplay- and awkwardness-driven
- Acting, especially by Paul Rudd

Cons:
- Too much reliance on "cringe humor"
- Implausible marketing scenario

Verdict: Definitely see.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Science Fiction & Fantasy

Pros:
- Excellent battle scene action
- Special effects
- Awesome bots
- Megan Fox

Cons:
- Implausible archaeology
- Dragged-out plot
- Unnecessary characters
- Occasionally corny dialogue

Overall: See it if you have the time