tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46532006719437948552024-02-19T04:38:43.745-08:00Tao of Sagacious TSagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-37575962179638623012010-09-02T09:29:00.001-07:002010-09-02T09:32:57.440-07:00Of Hawking And GodThis morning, around the globe, nearly every news outlet is talking about Stephen Hawking's new book The Grand Design and his general premise that God is not necessary to explain the universe. Here are a few links:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1308278/Stephen-Hawking-God-did-create-Universe.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11161493http://www.reuters.com/article/Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-16673066967087980072010-08-16T11:54:00.001-07:002010-08-16T11:56:52.395-07:00What CG Dreams Are MAde OfI just had to post this video...it's just so jaw dropping amazing. And with the exception of some clouds, some birds and a green screened camera operator...the entire thing is CG. Hell this makes me question the quality of CG in Avatar! Anyway the video speaks for itself and afterward check out the composition breakdown video to pull back the curtain & expose the wizard. Enjoy!UPDATE: HD is Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-82381269390442883112010-08-04T15:52:00.001-07:002010-08-06T00:49:44.129-07:00Exhausting UnemploymentJust stumbled on a fantastic five-part series of articles about falling into poverty in America titled "Meet the 99'ers", which refers to the millions of Americans who have exhausted their 99 weeks of state & federal unemployment insurance and have nothing left.Through most of 2008 and the beginning of 2009, I experienced 51 weeks of unemployment and I would be lying if I said that I didn't Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-74963891250763118882010-05-25T11:10:00.001-07:002010-05-25T11:13:02.542-07:00The Life, Character & Career of Glenn Beck: Common NonsenseI have yet to read Common Nonsense: Glenn Beck and the Triumph of Ignorance, but I will. In the mean time, this interview by AlterNet blogger Sara Robinson, with author/journalist Alexander Zaitchik, is just amazingly astute and you can get a real sense of the analysis you will be recieving when you fork over your hard earned dollars for the book.Here are a few nuggets from the article:"What Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-68668339352337440982010-04-29T10:10:00.001-07:002010-04-29T10:17:21.068-07:00"Autobots! Transform and Hover Out!"If you haven't seen the eye-candy and geek-gasm that is the upcoming video game Tranformers:War For Cybertron, you are missing out. The story is actually a prequel to anything you have seen in the Transformers universe before (with the exception of the comics). It takes places on the Transformers home world of Cybertron and tells the story of the civil war that brought about the Autobots exodus Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-69387977424540625642010-04-08T10:00:00.001-07:002010-04-08T10:04:21.829-07:00My first FAILBlog submission: Not For Children FAIL!All the cool geek sites were busy yesterday and today, salivating over the release of a Star Wars Lightsaber Night Light. While I think it's pretty geektastic and I wish I had one when I was a kid (read: RIGHT NOW!), I was more entertained by the safety warning under the photo. Thus, my first submission to FAILBlog was born. Enjoy!P.S. If you're feeling chiritable, please vote me up or Digg it!Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-83807561942021723792010-04-08T09:21:00.001-07:002010-04-08T13:08:11.799-07:00Coolest. Video. Ever.There is not much I can say, you just need to watch...as our world devolves into PIXELS. PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.Uploaded by onemoreprod. - Discover more animation and arts videos.UPDATE: Since it came out the same day, I figured I through this up on the same post. Another amazing CGI short sci-fi film called "The Gift". This one is apparently being picked up by a studio, to be made into full Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-83039264839669389102010-02-17T08:08:00.000-08:002010-02-17T14:38:16.366-08:00May we actually see Glenn Beck removed from airwaves?According to Alternet.org, it seems Glenn Beck's television show has gone nearly a week with not a single advertiser. They've apparently been running weather reports during regularly scheduled commercial spots. While this is great news for all, especially for brainwashed listeners of his vitriolic soothsaying, two things are unclear; will Fox actually remove Beck's show from it's UK lineup or Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-33067839736034178232009-12-31T19:42:00.000-08:002009-12-31T20:37:49.767-08:00My 2010 New Year's Resolution - Move My Money!An article posted yesterday entitled "Take Your Money Out of the Hands of the Banking Oligarchs" says it much better than I, but the general idea is to remove your money from any of the big banking conglomerates and place it in a bank highly rated by the volunteer service group, Institutional Risk Analytics or into a local credit union (IRA is looking to offer a way to rate CU's, coming soon in Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-45339418330369145722009-12-17T22:53:00.000-08:002009-12-19T11:10:09.237-08:00Avatar - The Perfect MovieHow can I say what I need to get off my chest without being understated. I have seen a lot...A LOT...of films in my life. I used to have trouble finding things to watch with friends that I hadn't already seen once, or twice...or more. Among those hundreds..maybe thousands of films there are definitely only a distinct few that really stand out. I mean the ones that touch you in ways that evoke Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-62997625822565326342009-12-10T20:46:00.000-08:002009-12-10T21:59:50.578-08:00Ink - What Indie Film Dreams Are Made OfWhen was the last time you saw a movie that really broke ground, stood apart from the pack and surprised you in ways you weren't sure movies could do anymore? Let's face it, there are a lot of good movies out there. Well made, talented actors, beautiful sets, amazing cinematography; but usually they are just reiterations on a theme you've seen before. I have just finished an independent film Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-35638621925107902542009-10-12T11:22:00.001-07:002009-10-12T11:29:54.733-07:00All Americans Should Be ProudAs I listened to the rants of the ignorant last week, I was appalled at how many people people were ready to stand up and say Obama didn't deserve his Nobel Peace Prize. To those haters and detractors, I ask: When was the last time you had any interest in any of the Nobel prizes? Do you know any history about why the Peace Prize is awarded or whom it has been given? No? I didn't think so. So whySagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-24169313506545506042009-10-09T14:57:00.001-07:002009-10-09T15:09:49.762-07:00Proselytize this!So after Keith Olbermann's fantastic and touching full hour Special Comment last night regarding Health Care Reform & his father's diminishing health, I decided that since I cannot afford to donate any money to the National Association of Free Clinics, that maybe I could volunteer and donate some time instead. On the NAFC website, I found one local free clinic: Haller Lake Christian Health Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-7640370039598985452009-06-09T20:12:00.000-07:002009-06-09T20:26:06.424-07:00A Samurai Western To Rule Them AllJust got done watching this for the third time; it just looks too awesome for words. The trailer Warriors Way has my mind swimming with fond memories of Six String Samurai, Kung Fu Hustle and even Ghost Dog. Watch. Drool. Enjoy!Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-24299348634557534242009-06-08T17:28:00.000-07:002009-06-08T17:45:06.684-07:00IG-88: The Dancing Robot [video]This music video by Mixmaster Lobot was winner of Best Animated Movie in the Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge 2007. Enjoy!**Extra credit if you can name the non Star Wars film that a certain sound effect in this video is from. Hint: the sound only occurs once in the video during the fight sequence. Funny Videos | Funny Cartoons | More Video ClipsSagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-22670055634701501942009-05-14T20:24:00.000-07:002009-05-14T21:28:01.702-07:00Richard Dawkins - Frontline Soldier In The War Vs. ReligionWent on a Richard Dawkins binge the last couple days an decided to post a few things for anyone interested to watch/listen. I'd like to highlight the Christian organized debate between Dawkins and Dr. John Lennox; moderated by former federal judge William H. Pryor Jr. It was extremely interesting to me and I'm sure that many believers would enjoy it simply because Dr. Lennox teaches on Science Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-28004155691187249942009-04-17T17:41:00.000-07:002009-04-28T15:03:13.036-07:00What You Wish You Could Say; Introducing the Comic Genius of Tim MinchinTim Minchin is my new favorite comic find; his work all seems to be in songs (mostly on piano) and he is Aussie. He's basically the thinking-man's Weird Al Yankovich (and that is a very poor comparison mind you). The first video below is a 9 minute beat poem by Minchin called Storm (which I thoroghly intend to memorize), followed by several other funny songs of his that I stumbled accross. Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-73593742029429098592009-04-07T10:27:00.000-07:002009-04-07T14:12:22.514-07:00Honoring The FallenIt has been 18 years since we as a nation (via the media) have been allowed to view the homecoming of fallen servicemen. The following is a video of the short transfer ceremony of Air Force Staff Sergeant Phillip Myers at Dover Air Force Base. Myers, now a recipient of two Bronze Stars, was killed while dismantling a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. The family was asked if they would like to allowSagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-73890203807961611582009-03-06T13:49:00.001-08:002009-03-06T13:52:56.964-08:00World Builder - Man builds holo world for woman he loves.World Builder is one of a couple videos posted by Bruce Branit available to view on Vimeo. This award winning short film is not only a fantastic display of computer graphic effects from Branit VFX, but is also a very touching story. More people need to be connected to films like these. This is a re-post from DorkMuffin.com, go check out her site, it's a big wad of awesome. Oh and if you can, I Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-30779879825495146512009-03-05T20:36:00.001-08:002009-03-05T20:38:55.015-08:00Watchmen Saturday Morning CartoonThis is of course a joke...there is no Watchmen cartoon for kids. But that didn't stop author Harry Partridge from purposefully , in his own words, "totally and unironically misinterpret[ing] the source material". Anyway, on the eve of seeing the finally realized live action Watchmen film, I hope all you longtime fans love this I much as I did. Sorry no embed, just a link (click on 'watch this Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-84367400079892299942009-03-05T12:06:00.001-08:002009-03-05T13:23:53.280-08:00Watch the Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts OnlineOscar nominated animated shorts are always a little confounding to me, because it's not like you can just run out to any theater and see them for yourself. Sure some show up at the begining of other animated features, but other than that, you are lucky if you can even find them later in a compilation DVD (and that's if you even remeber to take the time to look). So I went out and hunted down the Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-30534515700405888452009-03-02T13:45:00.001-08:002009-03-02T15:36:52.193-08:00Sita Sings the Blues - Gorgeous Combo of Animation & MusicWow...after having watched this film last night, I am still stumped at how to best describe it. It is funny, it is sad, it is dramatic, it is...nothing short of beautiful.Sita Sings The Blues is, at it's heart, a simplified adaption of part of the ancient Hindu allegory Ramayana. Interspersed throughout the film are scenes from the artist Nina Paley's own life and experiences, that parallel the Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-85126721184011712782009-02-28T12:32:00.001-08:002009-02-28T12:32:29.429-08:00Humanity Is Coming For Your PlanetWhat a great idea for a thought proving movie. Earth has been destroyed, the last survivors of humanity are searching for a new home (nod to BSG)...and they have found a new planet to inhabit. Except the planet is already inhabited by a peaceful race of beings. Now pack it full of breathtaking animated visual action and you have Battle For Terra. You might have to watch this trailer twice! Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-37097252148995538322009-02-27T12:52:00.001-08:002009-02-27T12:52:45.105-08:00He CAN Do It - Eddie Murphy To Play Richard Pryor in Biopic.Let's face it. Other than his voice work in animated classics like Shrek and Mulan, Eddie Murphy hasn't made a quality film in the better part of 2 decades. I cringe every time I see a preview for anything new he is in (Meet Dave anyone?). But it only takes a few seconds to goggle some clips of Murphy's stand up to remind us that he was once a great comedian. Delerious and Raw are assuredly onSagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653200671943794855.post-23658223972675273322009-02-26T13:27:00.003-08:002009-02-26T13:29:35.643-08:00Lingering Impression - A Tale Of Personal EmbarrassmentSo last night my friend Scott and I stopped by a gas station in Tacoma that another friend of ours, Mike, works at. After picking up some things we said "later" and headed out. There had been a nice looking woman behind me in line, that was now at the counter as we were leaving. We exit the doors and Scott turns to me, "Dude, did you see the milf behind you?" Then after acknowledge I did, he Sagacious Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014926444652001099noreply@blogger.com0