Something about spaghetti

So i often take my lunch to work (almost everyday) and for the second time, in a couple of years, i brought spaghetti sauce instead of the chili i thought i was bringing. The guys at the dinner table had a good laugh, as did i, but i should probably look into a sensible labeling system to ensure no future awkward meals...

So here's some stuff for today.

E3 is going on over the next few days, and Microsoft announced some pretty cool stuff for the Xbox360 - and a couple PC things (fallout 3 whoohoo!). Another big announcement is that Final Fantasy XIII (13) is going to be on the xbox. A trailer was released, and i've included it for your viewing pleasure.


Final Fantasy 13


I've also included another trailer (on youtube) that shows some different gameplay footage.



Also, this weekend past, 3 guys from Vancouver, BC finished off a 2 week long trek across Canada here in St. John's. They hung out with us, and generally had a good time. You can check out their mission on their blog here. Funny enough, they go to a church called Victory Christian Centre (that's the name of my church as well) and one of the guys went to Hillsong with one of our friends here in St. John's (small world). Good times were had, and i think they got some cool footage for their media guys to use in their pastors series throughout the summer.

And for my final bit for the day, in celebration of 'Brangelinas' new twins i give you the trailer for Brad Pitts next movie (Actually looks like it could be funny)...

Burn After Reading

Most amazing USB driver ever!!

It may be in poor taste, but this has to be the best use for a USB flash driver - EVER! Don't take my word for it, check out the link to see what i'm talking about.

I like guitar

So i've been playing guitar for 10 years or so, and while i can get by playing most 'reasonable' song, i'm not amazing by any means. Here are a few guitar videos that are awesome, amazing or just plain good. Enjoy.

Stairway to Heaven live (Rodrigo y Gabriela)


One of my favorite guitar players is Tommy Emmanuel. If you have some time, watch some of his videos and find out about this great musician.

Here's Tommy playing with the Joscho Stephan Trio - who are amazing in their own right.

Tommy Emmanuel & Joscho Stephan Trio


Here are two of the best acoustic players - period. Don Ross and Andy McKee.

Don Ross & Andy McKee - Tight Trite Night


Here's one of the meanest electric guitar player out there - Warren Haynes, playing Mississippi Queen.

Gov't Mule-Mississippi Queen LIVE


That's it for now. fire off any of your own suggestions if you have any.

The World is Just Awesome

You may not know this, but i don't have cable. Yes, i grew up with cable, but it's kinda expensive and my wife said it's internet or cable - and frankly i like the internet more (i can get my shows online anyways). One channel i really enjoy though, and watch a lot when i'm home and there is cable, is Discovery Channel. Here's a really nice/fun commercial they did - The world IS just awesome

The World is Just Awesome

4th most popular folk parody duo

Flight of the Conchords (FOTC), oh how i enjoy your witty banter and wonderful use of language. The New Zealand accent is quite nice, and these guys just have such a great on stage relationship that everything they do is funny. Of course you've probably already heard about Bret and Jemaine from their well recieved comedy show on HBO (don't get HBO, download the torrents silly).

Anyways, here are some of their best performances, as voted on by me, the blogger:

This is how i was first introduced to FOTC, and being married it struck a chord with me instantly. These guys know what they're talking about

Business Time


Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros


Jenny


Something for the Ladies


Another great comedian that i've found through my travels on the interweb is Demitri Martin. He's very clever and uses words in a way that most people don't anymore - the little things he says are often the funniest and most clever. Here are a couple of my favorite skits of his.

Visual Jokes on Large Pad


Just for Laughs

House of Cosby's

My good friend Peter got me into this series a year or two ago. It doesn't hold up for long, and i think the guy was sued or forced by Bill Cosby to stop doing the show, but the first couple episodes are great. Bill cosby is a pretty easy character to mock, but this does it in a pretty good natured way and still comes off as unique. Please enjoy and don't forget to 'Explore!!'

House of Cosby's pt. 1


House of Cosby's pt. 2