Pen Holder Digital Picture Frame
August 19, 2008
Picture frames have become more popular over the years. Now they are starting to show up in various places other then a regular frame you hang on your wall. The latest I came across was a digital photo frame built in to a pen holder.
Features
* DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME WITH PENCIL CUP
* 1.5″ LCD SCREEN
* HOLDS UP TO 70 IMAGES
* FEATURES RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
* INCLUDES USB CABLE & SOFTWARE
* 128 x 128 resolution, slideshow mode with adjustable settings, time/date display, alarm clock, rechargeable internal lithium-ion battery, cup holds pens/pencils/clips/etc., auto shut off, software and USB cable included
Although a bit bizarre it’s kind of a cool idea as it is an object you might easily have on your desk and ideal for flicking through pictures of your family.
The picture frame pen holder costs $32.99 from Gadgeta.
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August 6, 2008
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Movie Review: Saw IV
July 28, 2008
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It’s quite rare for me not to notice movies that come out in theaters so it was a big surprise that I found out that not only has Saw IV already been released, Saw V is coming out later this year. I am not a Saw fan at all but having seen all three Saw movies, I wouldn’t want to break my run so off I went to find a copy of Saw IV.
Anyone who has seen a Saw movie will known that this is just another run-of-the-mill torture porn. The first one quite innovative for its time but succeeding movies that dealt with torture (like Hostel) has lessened its impact with the succeeding sequels.
As sequels go, it takes a really good story to make succeeding movies emerge from the shadow of the original. And here Saw seems to have stalled. I think the twist in Saw 2 was quite cool and made the movie a good enough sequel for the disturbing first movie. But the third movie failed to deliver a good yarn, but I have to give the movie props for ending with a very memorable scene with Jigsaw apparently getting killed.
The fourth movie begins with Jigsaw, dead in a mortuary table. The first incision on his body is proof that Jigsaw is not going to come back to life or some such nonsense. Death is the final end for him. This was an intriguing beginning as it immediately makes you think, “if Jigsaw’s dead then why the hell is there a new movie.” But, as Jigsaw says in the microcassette that was discovered in his stomach, the games are just about to begin.
The basic plot of the fourth installment is the recruitment of a new person who will continue Jigsaw’s work. Like all Saw movies, the basic template is a whodunit only with more blood, and graphic depictions of eviscerations. There is something to be said about writing the perfect whodunit. I have to admit that Saw 2, did it quite well, but three was a big letdown. All I can say that Saw IV is messier for the simple reason that the writer tried to string together the three previous movies with the fourth one. This gives a lot of complications because timelines are sure to get screwed up, and I think it did with this movie.
I won’t comment too much about the acting because this is, after all, a slasher flick designed to appeal to baser instincts. I just have to say that there were no standouts here. No one really stood out as great actors—except maybe for Tobin Bell, who has proved his mettle before as a talented character actor.
Fans who get off on the creative ways of torture in Saw will also be disappointed because there seems to be far fewer set pieces. And the reason is that the producers really did decide to make a character piece of the fourth movie as a way of really exploring how Jigsaw became who he is.
This is not the best Saw movie of the bunch but for Jigsaw fans, this movie will prove to be indispensable.
Rating: C-
Movie Review: The Love Guru
July 20, 2008
In times of crisis, people have a tendency to flock to movies and other forms of entertainment that have themes that will make them laugh or just forget about the pressures of real life. With the global oil crisis affecting every single person on Earth (well, maybe not the Chinese) and food shortage a looming problem in the future, it’s quite justifiable that people would want to see a movie that would bring a smile to their faces.
One of the summer season comedy releases this year is The Love Guru. The movie stars Mike Myers and deals with the story of a “Hindu” love guru tasked to save the marriage of a Toronto Mapleleafs hockey player before it eventually ruins the team’s chances of winning the Stanley Cup. Yes, that’s the synopsis of the movie. If you think it sounds shallow and unfunny, well you’ve hit the nail right on the head.
People who were expecting the kind of gross but ultimately super-funny gags and sequences in Myers’ Austin Powers are in for a huge disappointment when they see this movie. It’s one of the unfunniest movies that I have seen in years (although that frigging Spartan movie gives this a run for its money). I’ve always considered Myers as a comic genius but in this particular outing, he falls flat on his face.
The basic problem is that the movie’s premise is just too shallow and revolves around making fun of cultural differences as the formula for the comedy, and that’s never a good source of comedy for longer than two minutes.
One thing that I’ve confirmed with this movie though is that Myers leaning more and more towards crude humor—toilet comedy if you may. The depiction of boogers, bodily functions and genitalia is just so juvenile. I’ve expected a little more from Myers in this movie because it’s been a long time since we’ve seen him on screen. But the guy has actually regressed.
And it’s not only his visual gags that are gross, even his puns suffer the same fate. Just like naming his teachers various names like Tugginmapuda. It’s not really funny AT ALL.
I don’t think I would be able to say this in an actual movie review but Jessica Alba’s meager talents are wasted here. They could’ve used a no-name actress and no one would’ve noticed. Justin Timberlake may be hitting his head for actually allowing himself to appear in this movie as it could really ruin his chances of establishing a movie career.
The only highlights of this movie for me are the well-placed cameos from Val Kilmer and Marishka Hargitay (which really is a good dig at Guru Pitka’s greeting of “Marishka Hargitay”) and Myers’ performance of 9 to 5, More Than Words and The Joker that were given a Bollywood bent. It’s the only signs here that Myers could still cook up something funny if he really, really tried hard enough.
As it is, this movie is just as memorable as the dung that Pitka’s pet elephant produces.
Rating: D-
What hybrids are available now?
July 18, 2008
With travelers frustrated by limited travel options, and the first surge of hybrid hyper-purchases creating waiting lists for more popular models, people might be asking themselves what other models they can buy. All of these autos are available now, but you may have to travel or wait awhile to see one in person:
Chevy Malibu Hybrid MSRP $24,545.00
Chevy Tahoe Hybrid MSRP $50,490.00
Ford Escape Hybrid MSRP $26,640.00
GMC Yukon Hybrid MSRP $50,945.00
Honda Civic Hybrid MSRP $22,600.00
Lexus GS 450h $55,800.00
Lexus LS 600h L $104,900.00
Lexus RX 400h $42,980.00
Mazda Tribute Hybrid MSRP $26,155.00
(California only, with apparently no plans to expand … too bad, since they’re acheiving 34 mpg)
Mercury Mariner Hybrid MSRP $21,540.00
Nissan Altima Hybrid MSRP $25,480.00
Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid MSRP $24,550.00
Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid MSRP $26,270.00
Toyota Prius MSRP $21,500.00
Toyota Camry Hybrid MSRP $25,650.00
Toyota Highlander Hybrid $34,200.00
Don’t forget to keep an eye open near the end of next month for more info on the Durango/Aspen SUV hybrids.
Sources: Chevy, Ford, GMC, Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Saturn, Toyota
Image: Ford
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