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I thought he could shoot it if he wants

Thylan (http://parody.videosift.com/member/Thylan) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:26:27 -0700

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7526628.stm
US man charged for shooting mower
"It's my lawn mower and my yard, so I can shoot it if I want."

- Thylan

Amazing Jupiter and its moons

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:32:39 -0700

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From the same site that gave us those amazing Mars pictures. Here are some doozies of Jupiter and its moons.

- dag

News

Obsidianfire (http://obsidianfire.videosift.com) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:55:21 -0700

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Looks like I might have things worked out when it comes to a place to stay and all. I'll keep the world of Videosift updated.

- Obsidianfire

Google Knols

lucky760 (http://lucky760.videosift.com) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:01:35 -0700

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Never heard about it before but google just launched Knol, a site that could overtake Wikipedia. The big difference: Knol allows only known authors to create entries in areas of their expertise. Other members can make comments and suggestions, but control of the contents are held firmly by the author.

This is in stark contrast with Wikipedia who, as you probably know, allows anyone even anonymous people (and even bots for that matter) to create and edit entries to contain whatever "facts" they want. Sounds like a very interesting idea and as a matter of fact very similar to something Fedquip has described before.

I think it'll be a great first resource to hit instead of Wikipedia, assuming someone has written about your topic of desire of course.

- lucky760

SK-Domini (v2-07)

NicoleBee (http://nicolebee.videosift.com) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:13:51 -0700

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A small update from my previous post - I'm thinking I may leave her at this stage, at least for now, and start another head study from scratch. Or from skull, since I've been aching to construct a head using the buildup method. It should be a good teaching exercise.

I may also continue to use her for painting practice.

A lot of fussing with mouth shapes to make it look a little more natural seeming to myself, at least. This has led to some of the lines - especially of the lips and philtrum to be semi-interrupted from how I intend it. I hereby promise myself to clean them up.

I think before I put her into storage I'll at -least- model the bobby pin that's supposed to go into that partially-developed lump of hair.

(I rather wish I weren't cluttering up the 'latest blogs' with my W-i-p microposts, too.. Sorrysorry!)

- NicoleBee

Remeber when people cared for Ron Paul?

blankfist (http://blankfist.videosift.com) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:39:02 -0700

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Not too long ago there was a huge Ron Paul following on the Sift. Now, It's hard to get a single vote for videos like this: http://www.videosift.com/video/Ron-Paul-on-the-Housing-Bill-72308

Those videos used to net a large vote percentage back four or five months ago. What happened? It seems like everyone drank the Obama "change" Koolaid and forgot about strong reformative policy. He drops out of the presidential race and now he's nobody? We're not all fence-sitters here, are we? I miss the days of pro-Ron Paul sentiments on the Sift.

- blankfist

"Spaced" a fine evening at the Arclight

youdiejoe (http://youdiejoe.videosift.com) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:47 -0700

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I went to a special screening of "Spaced" the BBC series that aired in the UK back in 1999-2000 here in Los Angeles tonight. What a treat! They are promoting the release of the series (finally) here in North America on DVD. I snagged my copy when it came out on DVD in the UK (thank you Amazon UK).Where do you suppose that I was introduced to this UK import? Right here on the Sift!

The perk of going to a theater tonight to watch 3 episodes of this show that I have already watched is that actor/writers Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes along with director Edgar Wright were there to watch and to do a Q&A afterward all moderated by Kevin Smith (baked like a honey glazed ham). They showed 3 fan favorite episodes (as voted on by fans) back to back.

It was a free event, just had to wait in line (I waited maybe and hour and twenty) and it was a "sold out" and very ethusiastic audince. A nice plus and very cool moment came as Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes and Edgar Wright walked down the waiting line and said hello to everyone and Hi 5's around! Class act all the way.

So do yourself a favor and pick up or rent a copy of "Spaced" and enjoy.

I have included a clip from the 3rd episode they screened this evening (which is the clip that got me to buy the series in the first place).

- youdiejoe

Is there anyone in the Tampa/Clearwater/ST. Pete Area...

Obsidianfire (http://obsidianfire.videosift.com) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:11:33 -0700

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That can give me a place to stay. I'm gonna be on the streets Saturday, and now my landlord is threatening me with violence. There are no homeless shelters for men in this area, so I literally have nowhere to go.

- Obsidianfire

Ron Paul totally looks like Magneto from the X-Men

dw1117 (http://parody.videosift.com/member/dw1117) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:05:09 -0700

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For some reason I love comparison shots of famous people. Finally someone came up with the idea of dedicating a website to them after photos like this have been on the internet for years: http://totallylookslike.com/

- dw1117

Whoooo

Obsidianfire (http://obsidianfire.videosift.com) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:14:32 -0700

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Life is grand. I have 3 days to pay my landlord $1,000.00 or I'm on the streets with no place to go. Apparently my roommates have also complained about me being messy to the landlord, but yet not saying a damn word to me about it. I'm gullible sometimes. I always trust people I probably shouldn't trust, and end up getting the boot for it. Sigh.

- Obsidianfire