Pure genius and absurd humor all rolled into one

David Hasselhoff's music video for the song "Hooked on a Feeling." Be sure you're not taking a drink when you watch this... if laugh so hard that soda comes out your nose and ruins your keyboard, you can't say I didn't warn you!

Variations on a Theme

I guess I shouldn't be surprised...

Here is what the original sounds like. I picked this version because; well... just watch the video.



Forgive the sound quality on this one. It's mic'ed badly, but I was just blown away by the whole concept.



Like I said... Variations on a Theme.



Nothing like selling out... it's pretty funny.



And now for the most creative:

What Your Soul Really Looks Like

You are a warm hearted and open minded person. It's easy for you to forgive and forget. You are a very grounded, responsible, and realistic person. People may not want to hear the truth from you, but they're going to get it. You believe that people see you for how you are, not how you look. But deep down, you know that's not exactly true. Your near future is still unknown, and a little scary. You'll get through wild times - and you'll textually enjoy it. For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust.

Inside the Room of Your Soul

Your Linguistic Profile:

40% Yankee

35% General American English

15% Dixie

5% Midwestern

0% Upper Midwestern

What kind of American English Do You Speak?

Seven Songs...

I've been asked to list seven songs I'm listening to right now.

1. Johnny Cash - Hurt
2. Dave Brubeck - Take Five
3. Lou Reed / Velvet Underground - Sweet Jane
4. Charlie Parker - Summertime (Well, it's really the whole album Charlie Parker with Strings! But I could only find Summertime)
5. Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins
6.Peggy Lee - Fever
7. Brian Eno - On Some Faraway Beach
I can't stop at seven... it's physically impossible!
8. Glenn Gould playing Bach's Goldberg Variations
9. Cesar Franck - Piano Trio, Op. 1 No. 1 In F Sharp Minor
10. 5ive and Queen - We Will Rock You
11. Shonen Knife - Twist Babrie (and some of their new stuff, too.)

Memoriam

Remembering a beautiful baby and honoring his father and mother.

William Addison Stavlund
May 9, 2006 - September 12, 2006

How long, O Lord, how long must we sing this song?

Will

Glorified and sanctified be God's great name throughout the world which He has created according to His will. May He establish His kingdom in your lifetime and during your days, and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon; and say, Amen.

May His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity.

Blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored, adored and lauded be the name of the Holy One, blessed be He, beyond all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations that are ever spoken in the world; and say, Amen.

May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

He who creates peace in His celestial heights, may He create peace for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

"The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy."

— Minoru Yamasaki

"There are a few very influential architects who sincerely believe that all buildings must be 'strong'. The word 'strong' in this context seems to connote 'powerful' — that is, each building should be a monument to the virility of our society. These architects look with derision upon attempts to build a friendly, more gentle kind of building. The basis for their belief is that our culture is derived primarily from Europe, and that most of the important traditional examples of European architecture are monumental, reflecting the need of the state, church , or the feudal families — the primary patrons of these buildings — to awe and impress the masses. This is incongruous today. Although it is inevitable for architects who admire these great monumental buildings of Europe to strive for the quality most evident in them — grandeur, the elements of mysticism and power, basic to cathedrals and palaces, are also incongruous today, because the buildings we build for our times are for a totally different purpose."

— Minoru Yamasaki


"I feel this way about it. World trade means world peace and consequently the World Trade Center buildings in New York ... had a bigger purpose than just to provide room for tenants. The World Trade Center is a living symbol of man's dedication to world peace ... beyond the compelling need
to make this a monument to world peace, the World Trade Center should, because of its importance, become a representation of man's belief in humanity, his need for individual dignity, his beliefs in the cooperation of men, and through cooperation, his ability to find greatness."

— Minoru Yamasaki