Archives for: July 2007
Today's Survey
By karstentb on Jul 31, 2007 | In Surveys
1. Where were you THREE hours ago?
Meeting with my boss.
2. What do you think of your LAST kiss?
It was Friday morning, as Reimon left for work. I kiss him every weekday morning, as he leaves for work.
3. Are you wearing SOCKS right now?
Yes, w… more »
Simpsonize Me
By karstentb on Jul 26, 2007 | In Crazy Stuff, Photos
To help promote the new Simpsons movie, Burger King and the movie studio have teamed up to make simpsonizeme.com. Upload your photo, choose a few options, and voila! You're a cartoon character. Earlier today the program was screwy, so that it made eve… more »
The Smell of....Rain?
By karstentb on Jul 24, 2007 | In Crazy Stuff
It's monsoon season in the desert Southwest, and we've had thunderstorms and unusually high humidity here in Vegas for the last two days. I've been here for the most part of seven years now, and so I've seen it rain here a few times. But today when I w… more »
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, A Short Review
By karstentb on Jul 12, 2007 | In Movies
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
(3.5 of 5 Giant Roosters)
The latest Harry Potter movie should have been subtitled, How Michael Goldenberg and David Yates Ruined The Series in 138 Minutes. OK, so maybe the series isn't ruined, but Order… more »
Live Earth
By karstentb on Jul 8, 2007 | In Philosophy and Politics
You probably don't remember reading here back in December my desire for Al Gore to run and shine light on environmental issues. In the same post, I also theorized that Obama would choose not to run. Boy, was I wrong. Gore isn't running, but he has bee… more »
Election Day Countdown: 485 Days Left!
By karstentb on Jul 8, 2007 | In Philosophy and Politics
Well over a year remains before we finally pick a new president, yet it seems the campaign has been going on forever already. I love politics, but I think this early start has been an overkill. It's too much too soon. The biggest issue right now i… more »
Last Night Out Ever
By karstentb on Jul 8, 2007 | In Nightlife, Photos
I hadn't planned to go out last night, but since it is my last free weekend before starting a new job, and my friend Erich's last free weekend before starting art school, we (Will, Erich, Christian, Patrick, Joe, Joe's friend (Aaron), Erich's brother (Je… more »
Pre-Independence Day Pool Party
By karstentb on Jul 5, 2007 | In Entertainment, Nightlife, Photos
Just a quick post about my pre-holiday partying by the pool at my friends Will & Erich's place. We all gathered around 7pm by the pool for BBQ'd chicken, steak and veggies, while consuming large quantities of alcohol. Most of us then jumped into th… more »
Ice Box Canyon
By karstentb on Jul 2, 2007 | In Outdoors
Yesterday I hiked the Ice Box Canyon trail at Red Rock Canyon, outside of Vegas, with my friends Will & Erich, Erich's brother and cousin, and some friends of his cousin. Since I didn't take my camera, I have no photos! The trail was fairly difficu… more »