As you can all see, we have a new site design. The truth is that it’s not actually new; it was a design that we used over a year ago. After re-designing the site after its use, Dale made it a Wordpress theme available for download, so if you want to use this theme, and have a Wordpress blog, please do. We’ve obviously made some changes to it for our use here, but it’s basically the same.
One of the alterations is the addition of the little ship logo, which, as is usually the case, I designed to look like a football crest. The little ahoy! is a guilty pleasure that we included because, well, we have a soft spot for base nautical humour.
The favicon was also my idea, though we might change that in the days to come because most people will automatically assume that it’s the Cross of St. Andrew, the Scottish flag, which it isn’t. I, myself, have some Scottish heritage, so it’s nothing against Scotland. It was just meant to be, once again, a little inside nautical humour.
I have always had a thing for ships, primarily 17th and 18th century vessels, so it’s really no surprise that I would use a ship’s silhouette in the design. That said, it will stick around until we get bored of it and, ultimately, find something else to replace it. We are, after all, design freaks, though this latest change was made primarily to trim some fat from the site.
No matter how many changes we make, the content, and the archives, remain the same, so there’s no worries on that account. I personally like single column designs when it comes to blogs if they include a clean top menu, which this one does, so.
If you read the site via the RSS feed, make sure to take note that the author of each entry is now listed below the post itself. I have to take the blame for that, as I didn’t think putting that information above the entry text looked clean.
The ‘Featured’ Icon
You’ll notice that a few entries at the top of the main page of the website have this arrow icon next to them. These are entries that are ‘featured’, or been pinned at the top of the site because of their popularity or because they contain important announcements. New, regular posts, will appear below them. So make sure to scroll down to see if anything new has been posted.
Recent Film Views
I purchase and watch a lot of films, so providing in-depth reviews of all of them isn’t something I have the time for. So when I do, I’ll be short and sweet. Anyway, here are three that I picked up this week…
Beowulf
The classic Anglo-Saxon tale Hollywoodized. That’s to be expected. The use of Rotoscoping was an excellent decision, and makes the film.
The Darjeeling Limited
Like his films or not, Wes Anderson has a natural gift for making films that focus on the nuances of dialogue, something that is sorely lacking these days. Both Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman were excellent.
Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale
Would I go so far as to say that Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have redefined comedy through works such as The Office and Extras? Yes, I would. This series finale is so good, in fact, that it overshadows the brilliance of the entire first two seasons.
The lynch pin, though, is the acting of Ashley Jensen, whose performance is, in my opinion, outstanding.
Need A Boob Job?
Jump online…
“Karla-Rae Morris is getting an $8,000 boob job for free – and she owes it all to bosom buddies she befriended on a controversial website.
Since the fall of 2005, the petite 26-year-old Fort McMurray mother has been racking up donations on www.MyFreeImplants.com – a California-based site that allows men to invest in breast augmentation surgery for flat-chested women who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. In exchange for donations, the women chat online with the charitable men and send them photos and videos of themselves.
Morris, a married stay-at-home mom with two young children, reached her goal of $8,000 last month. She joins Strathmore mom Candace Leadley, also 26, as the only known Canadians to reach “Hall-of-Fame” status on the site.
The five-foot-six, 98-pound Morris, who initially took some grief from her husband and two of her sisters for her quest for a treasured chest, plans to undergo surgery this spring to expand from a 32AA to 34C cup.
“I’m going to be really super happy,” she told Sun Media. “I always felt like less of a woman and more like a little girl. It’s going to make me more confident wearing a swimsuit. And I won’t have to buy padded bras anymore.”
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Awesome..
Hey, this is a good test to see who scrolls down for old posts!!!! I almost missed this new one… how did you sneek it in between the two old ones? Draft?
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“That said, it will stick around until we get bored of it…”
So, what, a good two weeks?
That free implants thing… I saw that in Maclean’s a couple of weeks back and thought: is society ready to be wiped out yet? I mean, I’d love to be “really super happy”, too, but… seriously. Apocalypse? Anytime now.
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p.s. I wish you had a thing for space.. I have this telescope, I can’t seem to even give away!!!!! help!!!!
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The Darjeeling Limited
Like his films or not, Wes Anderson has a natural gift for making films that focus on the nuances of dialogue, something that is sorely lacking these days. Both Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman were excellent.
Is this a new movie?
I love Jason… He’s a Coppola, and a musician who knows ‘Sloan’..two things I just recently learned…. love him…
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Where’s the link for myfreecockpump.com?
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sneaky indeed. been here all day sicker than hell, and i only noticed this entry.
being that i don’t watch movies even when i have the chance (one of the fellows i housesit for has over 500 dvds and in the span of 4 months i think i’ve seen 10). But if you are into a very well done ‘oh-god-why-did-i-just-watch-this?’ kind of film, check out the Piano Teacher by Michael Haneke. Warning, one of the reviewers states that “I cannot remember the last time I was so affected by a film. I was not moved as emotionally shattered.” Took me a little bit to get over seeing that one but extremely well done.
And onto boobs, becase we all like talking about boobs. I feel for women who guage self-esteem through cup-size. If you got small boobs, you want bigger ones so people look at you like ‘a woman.’ You got bigger ones? You wish people would stop looking at them first and you after.
… and you might end up sounding like this (re: article linked to this entry http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2008/02/27/4881901.html) “It’s like donating to any charity. You feel like you’re doing good,” Morris said of her benefactors. “When you’re donating to starving kids in Africa, you’re never going to see those kids eat and you’re never going to meet. Obviously, this is not as important as helping starving kids in Africa, but it’s the same basis. They (the men) want to help us out.”
I’d want to help you out too lady, but it doesn’t mean i’m gonna give up a big mac so you can have bigger boobs!
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Quoting revisited:
dare you to look for it.. I bet it’s out there lmao
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““I’m going to be really super happy,” she told Sun Media. “I always felt like less of a woman and more like a little girl. It’s going to make me more confident wearing a swimsuit. And I won’t have to buy padded bras anymore.”
uhg …. maybe if we all stare at the sun for a few hours we will be able to see the real beauty in each other. Vanity leads to insanity !! She better start saving for another operation in 10 - 15 years when it starts to look like someone stapled two socks with apples in them to her chest.
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I’d like to check out The Darjeeling Limited. :-)
T: It just came out on DVD, I believe.
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I actually just watched The Darjeeling Limited last night. Loved the movie. Makes me want to rent Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums again. The only unfortunate thing about Darjeeling was that I felt it was 15mins too long. Like, it was a great movie, but by the end I kind of lost interest. Maybe it was due to the fact that I finished watching it around 3 in the morning..lol
Oh well, still a great movie. Big Wes Anderson fan!
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Quoting amy:
Children dying of starvation and malnutrition… women with tiny racks… I just can’t decide where to spend my charity dollars!
No, in all seriousness, I’m glad she clarified that helping her increase her bra size wasn’t quite on the same level as ending world hunger. Because, you know, otherwise, she might have sounded like a complete and total moron. :/
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Quoting MattJordan:
What!!!! Not Marie Antoinnette? tsk tsk…..
Sophia Coppola is his cousin, I wonder if there is another reason he did that movie.. hmmmmm, it’s definately my least fave movie with him…..
O.R. they?
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I really do like the design, because like you said Matt it’s “clean”.
It’s simple and neat. It works!
Extras is a great show. I was just introduced to it a couple months ago by a friend, he was for lack of better words, “obsessed” with the show. I only watch a couple episodes… but I thought it was hilarious. Haven’t seen the series finale yet thought.
Did someone say FREE BOOB JOB!?
I may not have been “blessed” with large breasts, but I’m pretty happy with what I’ve got.
It’s not something I really feel is that important… but hey, some people have different priorities in life.
Just frustrates me a little when people can’t be happy with “who they are”…
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5′6″ and 98lbs isn’t petite, its scary :(
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Have you seen Across The Universe yet?
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I spent a good 20 minutes trying to figure out which team the ship crest came from. :))
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I just watched Into The Wild, the score was done by Eddie Vedder…pretty good movie.
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Quoting D. Lilly:
I can’t believe that actress is dating Marilyn Manson….. Nothing against him, Roy said he’s pretty cool…… it’s just she’s really REALLY young…
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Doh… yes, ‘boo, Erik and I watched it while she was here…. They crashed early.. I think it was the cheesiness of the songs.. Erik doesn’t do well with movies like that, so he headed.. Anyone recognize Bono? I have had 3 people argue with me that that was only a look-alike….. two words:
BONUS FEATURES.
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I am from Strathmore and I am not surprised at all; the vast majority of women in that town will do anything for a little male attention.
I wonder how the husband of Mrs. Leadley felt about having his wifes breasts all over the internet.
34C! I wonder if the men who paid for her implants will pay for the chiropractor bills when she gets over 30.
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into the wild was a great movie…..sweenie todd was good also……
on the boob subject,i feel terrible for women who feel they are some how less of a woman or just do it for vanity……i think the natural look of a woman’s body is beautiful……whatever size.
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Quoting T-Lee:
I’ll take it!! I would like you to personally deliver it, I think March 18th would be a perfect day for delivery.
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Quoting T-Lee:
‘Boo did not crash early. I watched it with you when Erik went to bed.. silly girl!!
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Er, looks like the whole pirate thing was all in my head.
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Quoting angelboo:
You were on the compooter for abit, me was sad, it was friday and i had no one…. me was all alone with my woody’s (grapefruit cider, folks… cider)….. Woody’s cider from the UK…
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Quoting angelboo:
ha ha ha.. I bet my dad would be all for that drive, especially if Red Wings tix were in it for him!!!!!
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Quoting ShaunaO:
Considering that I dropped down from 115 pounds to 98 after a horrific year in 2005, yes, that’s quite frighening. I remember having a rack of ribs that was better suited for a junkyard dog. Though, happily, I’m back to 120lbs (and that’s with winter weight)
Mind you, I’m only about 5′2″
I’m sure that she’d have a much better set if she actually had a weight more appropriate to her height (like say, around 135-140). I wonder if anybody ever bothered to inform her that being underweight/malnourished leads to a deflated rack.
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mmmmm….rack of ribs….
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Quoting angelboo:
I have a 6′ reflector that’s kinda useless this close to the city. Want it? It’s an Orion telescope.
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Quoting Eva:
Quoting Eva:
Oooops! I mean 6″ not 6′!! =p
dammit Dale! we can’t edit our comments any more? Or is that still be worked on? I guess there were some issues with gravatars too?
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You guys might wanna look into that valid XHTML link ;)
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I’ve always wanted to be the Captain of a Pirate Ship ….
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Haha, Extras. Reminds me of that time you made a cameo on that CBC show about the record company. What was that called again?
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Poor Eva!!!! lol
p.s. wierdest thing happened to me last night.. I quoted Duane quoting Tiffany and when I hit ‘publish’, it said that I was quoting Duane quoting me….. should have said Tiffany… has this happened to anyone else?
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WOAH Layout! I will miss the Community :(
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Im so glad my favourite artist likes my favourite comedian, that’s just icing on the cake. Ricky Gervais has (self-proclaimed of course) ‘redefined the genre’ with comedy ‘backed with a weight of intellect’. If you can catch either of his standup DVDs ‘Animals’ or ‘Politics’, I’d recommend them both.
Matt id like to hear your views on The Office?
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Yeah, brilliant spot Matt. Obviously the writing of Gervais and Merchant is what made Extras a great show but still I thought Ashley Jensen is worth watching it for alone. she’s just the sweetest trainwreck