Remember when you were a kid watching Back to the Future II and saying to yourself, "Those hover-boards are the most fucking brilliant thing I have ever seen! I cannot wait until 2015 until I can get my hands on one!"

Wait, no longer! A French artist named Nils Guadagnin has created a hover-board! Before you wet your knickers, keep in mind it is an art project.

He has created a replica of the hover-board used in the film using lasers to stabilize the craft atop the display box! Enjoy the photos!





To see a video of the hover-board in action, please click here.

Here is a funny little comic made by the people over at Cracked!

Try not to read too much into this. If you would like to see the full issue, please click here.

And then there were two. In what was most certainly the worst season on American Idol now to date, we find ourselves nonetheless watching our last two contestants do battle for a nationwide audience. I think that the simple fact that the most memorable moment of the season came from an overage man out for attention ("Pants on the Ground") then we know that this show may have seen it's better days!! So I bet you are just shaking in anticipation of a song list......

Crystal won the coin toss and elected to recieve the ball{ oops, sorry wrong sport}. She chose to go second.

Lee Dewyze was up first and sang, "The Boxer". Lee's nerves were oh so apparent as he took the stage. I wish I could say that he shook the nerves off, but he didn't. Simon compared the effort to a kiss on the cheek when he wanted a real kiss. Yeah, that's about right Simon! I see why he is paid so well.

Crystal Bowersox will try to strike an early blow with, "Me and Bobby McGee". It was great. She is great! I think she wants to win. Kara commented that he could see the "fire in her belly". Not sure about that, but I think Momma Bowersox wants to beat Lee like a red headed step child!!

For Lee's second song of the evening he sang, "Everybody Hurts". Well! If it isn't THE feel-good song of the 90's?! Okay, that is my opionion of the offering. Just okay. Simon simply told Lee that his next performance needed to be a "10"!!

Crystal's second effort was, " Black Velvet". Well, certainly not my favorite song of all time, but... Crystal sang her ♥ out. Kara even noted that it was obvious that Crystal was kiiling herself to give it her all!

For his last song of the season, and it would appear his first single, Lee sang " Beautiful Day" . The vocals were not so good!! And I was astonished to see only Kara with enough guts to criticize the performance! Simon!! Come on already, it's no time to play nice! It's your next to last day on the job!!

For her last song of the season Crystal sang, "Up to the Mountain". Her voice was pure and she had her eyes on the prize!! Simon said it best when he said, "Outstanding"!

Well now it's up to America. I will have to say that I didn't vote. I know, I know. If I don't vote then I have no right to complain. I agree to not complain.
Thanks for reading my notes and I will pick this back up next year, okie dokie?

PS - I will miss you Simon!! There will never be another!!

"I don't believe in a lot of things, but I do believe in duct tape."
- Miles, "Lost"

Bon Iver - Blood Bank (folk)
La Dispute - Somewhere at the bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair (emotional hardcore)
Suicidal Tendencies - self titled (punk/hardcore)
Volcano Choir - Unmap (folk)
Grizzly Bear - Yellow House (indie)
Merzbow - Annica (noise)
Wolf Eyes - Burned Mind (noise)
Department of Eagles - In Ear Park (indie)
Major Lazer - Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers do (dance/reggaetron)

Enjoy!
-The Virgin Mary

Mitch Hedberg kinda day for me.
I just felt like quoting him and remembering his existence today.




He was great.



-The Virgin Mary

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the [unquestionably] best Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back. You love it? I know.

Didn't know that today was a most reverential and glorious day in the history of a galaxy far, far away? Vader finds your lack of knowledge and celebration disturbing...

I have always had a problem with my pancakes. They were always round! Sure, you could add chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter or add some toppings. However, it was still the same bland shape.
If you are needing a different shape to your pancakes AND have an overwhelming desire to eat beings with a high level of midi-chlorians, thenk look no further:

If you wish to order them, as well as any more Star Wars cookware (I wish there was a Cloud City Cotton Candy machine), please click here.

I'd love to have one of these, but I don't want one bad enough to try and order it through a Danish website.

The anteater may be gangster, but he doesn't have balls the size of these other animals (except the pussy bears)...

Apparently Hunter didn't like the terms of the agreement...

And then there were just three left standing! American Idol wannabes took the stage last night for their last show before the big finale! For this much sought after show the contestants got to go back to their hometowns for a big ole pep rally! The contestants got to choose a song and then have a song chosen for them from the judges. I think most of America, like me is ready to get this thing over with.

Starting off the night was the underdog, Casey James. Casey chose an unknown tune from an Eric Hutchinson, called "Okay it's alright with me". I was liking the way Casey looked, but what else is new?! Randy said my thoughts outloud telling Casey that his performance was just alright with him! Most of the other three judges seemed to agree that Casey blew a golden opportunity.

The next performance was from the lone lady left, Crystal Bowersox. Crystal sang, " Come to my window", by Melissa Etheridge. The song got above average comments for our esteemed judging panels, but no back flips followed.

Lee Dewyze chose to sing, "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The judges as well as yours truly enjoyed the song!! The judges declared Lee a favorite to win the entire competition!!!!

For his second song of the night Casey found out, in front of a rather small hometown crowd, that the song selected for him from Kara and Randy was, "Daughters" by John Mayer. The heartfelt performance was sold beautifully by the handsome crooner. Dang I am gonna miss those curls of gold and those pretty blue eyes!!! The judges complimented the effort, no doubt thinking that he just wasn't in the same league as Lee and Crystal right now!!!!

Crystal's Song selected to her by Ellen was, "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney. Crystal did just a fine job as ever. The judges liked it. Same ole, same ole. The whole season long Crystal hasn't wavered! I only questioned Ellen's choice of song due to the repeating lyric of, " Maybe I'm a man". I found that odd, but maybe that's just me?!

Rapping the night up in a neat little bow was my favorite, Lee Dewyze. Lee's song was picked by our very own Simon Cowell. Simon selected the common, "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen (but properly owned by the late Jeff Buckley). A choir joined Lee on stage as he owned the moment. In what felt like Kara entering into my head, Kara told Lee that he defined what the show was this year! I couldn't agree more. Lee went from selling paint, to probably performing for a chance at a million dollar conract! I love it! I am pulling for him.

I guess here in the next two hours we find out who will fight it out like Reuben and Clay, Justin and Kelly, David and David...... Oh Who the Hell am I kidding?!! This finale will suck just as much as the entire season has!! You can tell that noone is really into this year with the small hometown crowds shown on the song selection clips from last night. So I guess the only thing left is my prediction. I predict Casey being sent back to Texas as the 3rd place finisher of what will forever go down in Idol fan's hearts as a disgrace of a season..........

Thanks for reading.....

This isn't at all serious, so don't get all excited by the blog title. It is, however, gut-bustingly hilarious, especially if you grew up in the age of '80s sitcoms and/or are a "Lost" fan.

After much deliberation, during which I almost had an aneurysm trying to pick from all the awesome entries I received, I finally settled on our new banner! I hope you enjoy the refreshingly minimalist approach it takes because, after all, your content needs to speak for you, not your banner/header. Plus, the Jaws love helps.