LOL

No- really. THIS comic made me LOL. (Laugh Out Loud, for those of you who haven't ever been on the internet before.)

I Re-he-he-he-he-heally Like Etsy

Why, it's a mustache on a necklace, of course. If you're feeling particularly bored you could even hold it up so it looks like you have a silver mustache. It goes for $18 HERE.

Okay, THAT is hilarious. *Sigh* 'Cause mass x acceleration = Force? Yeah.

Please ignore the happy-looking woman and focus on the cute balloon animal necklace. $18.

Haha. Get it... footnotes... and there IS a footnote. *Whew* It's $1 HERE.

STARFLEET COMMAND ID CARDS

Well, THIS is just awesome. For just $9.98, you can get a customized Starfleet Command ID to go in your wallet. You could even use it to get meet dudes or chicks. (Don't mock, it's a great conversation starter!)

Okay, while that IS epic, THIS is way better. Same idea, with the whole customizeable ID thing, but this one is... wait for it... The Office!

How Nice.

Jayne

I don't know if you're a fan of Firefly, but this adorable hat appears in an episode, so I thought I'd put it up. So... yeah. Click HERE to stimulate the economy with your purchase of this delightful product.

Obama's Health Care Plan

Please, just read it. Be informed before you attempt to discuss this with other people. Of course, this is not all the information on this topic, but I put as much up as I figured you were willing to read in one sitting.

A summary of Obama's healthcare plan as written by Dr. Oberlander for the New England Journal of Medicine:

"The core of the Obama plan is a requirement that employers either offer their workers insurance or pay a tax to help finance coverage for the uninsured (some small businesses would be exempt, and others would be subsidized). The Obama plan would also create two new options for obtaining health insurance: a new government health plan (similar to Medicare) and a national health insurance exchange (a purchasing pool analogous to the Massachusetts Connector) that would offer a choice of private insurance options. Both would be open to persons without access to group health insurance or other public insurance, as well as to small businesses that wanted to purchase coverage for their workers... And private insurers could not deny coverage because of preexisting conditions or charge substantially higher premiums to sick enrollees..."

The President's uber-brief explanation of Canada's healthcare system:

"...Canada is the classic example. Basically, everybody pays a lot of taxes into the health-care system, but if you're a Canadian, you're automatically covered ... you go in and you just say 'I'm sick' and somebody treats you and that's it."

The President's response to the comparison between his plan and Canada's healthcare system:

"I've said that the Canadian model works for Canada. It would not work for the United States, in part simply because we've evolved differently. We have a employer-based system and a private-based health care system that stands side-by-side with Medicare and Medicaid and our Veterans Administration health care system. And so, we've got to develop a uniquely American approach to this problem."

If you actually want to read the bill, you can find it HERE. It's like, a thousand pages, though.

Aw, MAN!

I just lost the game. I'm sure the creators of Lost were just trying to make mon- er, children happy, but look at all the pain they've caused. I really shouldn't have even posted this, I'm just causing more. If you're actually a fan of Lost, and you want to get the game, you can buy it HERE.

I Thought You Should Know About...

I don't know about you, but I just lost the game. Feel free to announce the fact that you lost in the comments.

And Now, For Something Completely Different:

The issue of marriage equality is one that is very important to me. This issue will not be returning to the California ballots until 2012 (Which is fine with me, because I'll be able to vote then). But it is currently being voted on in Maine. Y'know, lobster Maine? Yeah, that's the one. So, this is called Prop 1, and is set up in the same confusing way that California's Prop 8 was set up, where voting no means yes on same-sex marriage and voting yes means no. *Chandler Voice* Could this BE any more confusing?! The good news is, even if you don't live in Maine, you can make a difference with DONATIONS, and they even have a program going on where you can go to Maine and help canvass, and they'll put you up in a room. Awesome, right?

This is also like California's Prop 8 in that Maine's legislation has already approved a law that says same-sex couples can marry and religious figures have the right to refuse to perform said marriages. So... if you live in Maine, get educated about Proposition 1, and vote NO ON 1 to save marriage equality.

Hrmph.

So, basically, there was no consensus in terms of helping me CHOOSE A WALLET. So... yeah. I guess I'm going to have to choose for myself. *Sigh* My life is one huge struggle. ;)


On a similar note...



Hey! Wait a minute! I own all the Discworld books!

For My 400th Post...

I shall perform a feat of magic. HA, just kidding. But you should really watch the trailer below.



I blatantly stole this trailer from a blog I found through a comment. And, let me be the first (well, actually I'm probably not the first) to say this is AN AWESOME BLOG. This brilliant internet surfer, Brittney Pogue-Mohhammed, produces this intense page full of unique art, fun videos, and interesting insights.

Fun Facts About...

ANDREW JACKSON:

• He was called "Old Hickory" because he used to carry a hickory cane around and beat people senseless with it, and if you're wondering why he did that, it's because he was a lunatic.
• Andrew Jackson was the first president on whom an assassination attempt was made. (By a Mr. Lawrence.)
• Jackson proceeded to beat Lawrence to near death with his cane until Jackson's aides pulled him off the assassin.

DUCKS:

• Ducks were first domesticated by the Chinese.
• Ducks have three eyelids.
• A duck raised by humans will believe that it is a human.
• A duck's quack does not echo. (EDIT: This is a LIE. I have been misled.)

How Fun!

THIS website is run by the owner of a used and rare bookstore. She posts pictures of both interesting books and the boookmarks she finds in them. Think about it. You probably use random stuff as a bookmark all the time. Maybe you'll see a book you used to own on the site. That would be cool.

BONUS GAME: Can you spot error in this post?

Very Cool.

This physicist explains the big bang in terms I can understand. I hadn't thought of going into this area, but I might take a physics class next year, just to try it.

You can't read it, but the package Ben is holding says "Nifty Animal Crackers."

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Note: To play video messages sent to email, Quicktime@ 6.5 or higher is required.

Do You Wanna Date My Avatar?

Cute video by Joss Whedon and Felicia Day. You can purchase it on iTunes, which I highly recommend, to support the creation of awesome ***free*** online stuff such as this.

Animales.

Wow. That picture is shockingly small. I was anticipating something bigger. Let me see if I can get you a better photo of the CUTIE ANIMAL UMBRELLA.

There. Isn't that better? I like the frog one, but I know someone who'll like the pig one. :)

INFORMATION

I know what you're thinking. Actually, I don't. But I imagine you're thinking," It's summer! I don't want information!" Was I right? Anyway, you can see cool visualizations of data HERE. This site is run by a guy named David. Just thought you should know. Now, a funny graph (not from his site, from GraphJam.)



see more Funny Graphs

Whedonite: (n.) An enthusiastic follower of the works of Joss Whedon; a fanatical supporter of the 'Whedonverse' - stories and characters created by Whedon.

Before you get excited, no, this isn't really the cover of Entertainment Weekly. It's just a fake made by a Whedonite. (See above for definition of Whedonite.) If you're like me, you might enjoy THIS site, dedicated to... (can you guess?) Joss Whedon.

Sexy.

THIS is a mahvelous watch with an old-fashioned telephone cord as the band. Dee-lightful.

Ingredients- Human

The ingredients that make me up, on a shirt. You can find it HERE.

Help Me Pick.

I need a case of some kind to take to school for my driver's license and , etc. I've narrowed it down to five, each costing $9.99. Cast your vote in the comments, por favor. (Voting ends Friday the 21st.)

NES controller.

Surprise in the Barnyard

Star TREK Trekkies Cereal

Super Cute


Alice in Wonderland

Crispy Crunchies

I've Found the Perfect Phone

Okay. That's a lie. But it IS a pretty cool phone. It's yellow. I like yellow. Clickity Click HERE to see more info.

Is your iPod cold? Does it feel sad because it has no stylish clothes? Does it not care? Then THIS is the product for you. An iPod hoodie, available through FredFlare. Also available is THIS sexy Airmail Pouch.

HULA AMBUSH!

There they were, ordinary San Franciscans going about their lives. Maybe they were headed to the Metreon or Fisherman's Wharf, when suddenly, HULA! Just watch it. It reminds me of Improv Everywhere.

Happy Anniversary!

In case you've somehow missed this massively huge news, today is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock! When Ben and I went to see 500 Days of Summer, we saw an ad for a movie that has to do with Woodstock. Unfortunately, you have to click THIS link to see the trailer, because I can't seem to be able to find a way to embed it. I know. Your life is so hard. Peace! ☯✂ ☂ ☆ ☻ ♀

ACTUAL SIZE!!!

Me: You know, using three explanation points is a sign of insanity.
Me: Okay. I never said I wasn't insane. (Whew, there's a confusing sentence for ya)
Me: I make an excellent point.
The Readers of Kinda Unique: JUST SHOW US THE PRODUCT ALREADY!!!
Me: You know, using three explanation points is a sign of insanity.
The Readers of Kinda Unique: JUST SHOW US THE PRODUCT ALREADY!

Okay fine. ACTUAL SIZE stickers. But you have to scroll down to almost the bottom of the page.

Mystery News

THIS website is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. Click on one of the question marks, and you'll find an interesting news story. I figure this'll keep you entertained for...... 3 minutes?

OMG.

Yes, this post is titled OMG. Only because there are no words to describe what you will find when you click THIS link. Just do it. It's safe, I promise.

Translation Par-Tay!

I know, it sounds like something only an AP student could love, but Translation Party is actually awesomely hilarious. You enter an English phrase (I suggest "This Donkey is Getting on My Nerves,") and the site translates it to Japanese and back to English a few times, and then you can see the mangled result. For example, That's What She Said became He Said.

Yeah.

Created by The Oatmeal

Created by The Oatmeal

Well, Wowee!

Through BookofJoe, a blog I follow, I have discovered a simply mahvelous site where you can see who (authorwise) is coming to a bookstore near you for book signings. The only one who excites me currently is Holly Black, who helped put together Geektastic, a book of geeky short stories. She will be in the San Diego area soon. w00h00!

You Know What This Is, Don't You?

AWESOME. I think this is a very clever blog. This guy, Neil, writes something awesome for every day. Eventually he will reach 1000, and we all know what that will be. Reading your favorite blog, KindaUnique. Right? Riiiiight?

El Champu

THIS is a shampoo with a delightful name. When he was in college, my dad knew a guy who used it, and got compliments on the way his hair smelled.

*GASP*

HERE, at mikejamesclothing.com, you can support your area code with a tee shirt. Unfortunately, there isn't a tee for every zip code yet, just a few.

w00t!

I'm sure you know someone who needs their very own.... CONDIMENT GUN!

You Only Live Once

You really should try out THIS game. But be careful, you only live once. And it's actually pretty funny when you die.