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Puglia, the remote heel of Italy's boot, dramatically combines fairytale cottages, Baroque churches and Pagan dances. Italian families head for the coast every year in July and August. But handsome Baroque towns such as Martina Franca and the engaging Lecce see only a handful of visitors each day. And if you decide to explore some of the area's more remote Basilian chapels or prehistoric dolmens, you will be gloriously alone. Read our feature on the best of Puglia>>
Borgo San Marco has been in owner Alessandro Amati's family since the 18th century, and since 2002, the property has been run as an agriturismo, open from April to October (the rest of the year it operates as a farm), with eight suites in the main building and four in converted stables. Two new suites are due to open in the summer 2005. Although some restoration work has been undertaken, the look is tastefully bare: limestone floors, exposed stone walls and wooden shutters, and antique (or antique-looking) furniture.
Lord and Lady McAlpine's B&B, situated in a tiny fishing village on the coast of Otranto. B&B could be a reductive term for this converted 15th-century convent whose eight guestrooms are filled with Moroccan carpets, Indian ceramics and Aboriginal paintings from the family's extensive collection. Informality is the key and paying guests should be prepared to join in the house-party atmosphere. Breakfast is a landslide of fruit, pastries, a dozen types of jam, fresh yoghurt and herbal teas. The colonnaded courtyard is the heart of the house, where guests waft in and out to lie on cushions, or drink mint tea. Books are everywhere, but nothing so intrusive as a newspaper, televisions or telephone. Il Convento di Santa Maria di Constantinopoli was featured in .
Those on a tight budget should explore the numerous aziende agrituristiche (farm-holiday centres) that Puglia offers. One of the more welcoming is this old, whitewashed olive farm, complete with underground olive press, and not far from the 'white city' of Ostuni. Courteous, scholarly owner Armando Balestrazzi is a fount of local knowledge. The bedrooms, decorated with ornate cast-iron bedsteads and rustic antiques, open onto book-lined communal spaces. Based on products from the farm or sourced from the immediate surroundings, meals are sensational, nine-course marathons masterminded by the mistress of the house, Rosalba Ciannamea.
Alessandro Agrati, founder and creative director of Culti, the Italian interior-design company that specialises in pared-down furniture and accessories, bought a derelict 16th-century palazzo high up in the whitewashed hill town of Ostuni in Puglia and meticulously converted it into La Sommità Relais Culti. The contemporary interior, which uses a palette of white, ecru and mocha, compliments the vaulted ceilings and exposed stone of the original structure; and the nine suites have an open-plan feel, with bathrooms separated from bedrooms by a glass screen. The laid-back lifestyle promoted by the Culti stores is replicated at the hotel: guests take their à-la-carte breakfast whenever they please. Bread and muffins with fruit plucked from the hotel's garden are baked; alternatively, the chef can prepare a favourite breakfast dish. The lunch and dinner menus feature southern Italian recipes, with an emphasis on fish and the hotel's organic vegetables. At the spa, local olive oil and mandarin have been added to the Culti treatment oils. Book Suite 8, 'La Palma', with its wide, stone balcony and sea view.Book Now
A sort of hyper-masseria, the San Domenico was built by the Knights of Malta in the 15th century. It is run with clockwork efficiency and has a driving range and putting green, tennis courts, a fitness centre and a huge, landscaped seawater pool. Overlooking pretty, manicured gardens and paved walkways, the 50 rooms range from doubles and junior suites (with outdoor terraces) to the San Domenico Suite, housed in a 17th-century building, with two double bedrooms and a 25-square-metre terrace. The hotel's spa offers thalassotherapy on a grand scale as well as treatments using the Masseria's own range of olive-oil-based products. There is a private beach 500 metres away on the rocky coastline and transport around the 100-hectare estate is by golf buggy.
Set within the olive grove region of Puglia's Fasano planes, the hotel has 39 rooms each with its own private little garden. Two rooms are set in ancient caves, one of which has a private pool and its own orchard. Antiques from local markets and upholstery fabrics in neutral linens and wine-red silks decorate the rooms, while the sitting rooms are hung with art on loan from a gallery in Bari. The lake-style pool slopes down from the outdoor bar/restaurant to a little diving platform and the subterranean Aveda spa has a Jacuzzi and steam room.Book Now
Bought in 2005 by the Muolo family, this 16th-century fortified farmhouse originally stood guard against invasions from Saracen pirates. The family have restored it well, whitewashing the walls until they dazzle, and reviving all its historic features: the stone olive press is now used as a table. Just outside the farm's perimeter, the lovely bedrooms and suites are housed in a one-storey block which you would never guess was built two years ago. They have thick walls and traditional fireplaces and are decorated in an elegant palette of black, navy and cream. Maizza's look is much more contemporary than that of its sister hotel Coccaro (see above), and it attracts a younger crowd. The outdoor bar, perfect for an aperitif, is furnished with teak Balinese sofas and huge white lanterns, the restaurant serves delicious risotto with Gorgonzola and orecchiette pasta with tomatoes, followed by beautifull presented, tender lobster and beef with rocket and truffle oil. There is also an Aveda spa. Nearby is the medieval walled city of Ostuni, with its narrow, stone streets and hilltop citadel.Book Now
Few of the region's three-or-four-star hotels rise above the local norm; one of the few exceptions is this four-star hotel, a tasteful renovation of a 16th-century bishop's house in Galatina.
This is one of the coastal resort's eclectic belle-époque villas, which has been turned into a luxury, two-bedroomed suite surrounded by a garden which gives onto a private beach. The Caroli group, which runs this and other hotels on the Salento coast, also acts as middleman for a selection of other quality Puglian rentals, including accommodation in trulli (cottages) in and around Alberobello, and a six-berth yacht.
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Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal opine on future of Bucks
The Bucks' sweeping departure from the NBA playoffs prompted discussion about the team's future from TNT studio analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal.
Not that it was likely to happen in the first place, but Barkley said he would not bring both guards, Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings, back to the team.
"I'm not paying those two guards all that money," Barkley said. "They can't play together because they are both shoot-first point guards and they don't make the players around them better. If I give them all that money, it's just going to eat up the (salary) cap. . . . I would start over (with the Bucks' roster) to be honest with you."
O'Neal observed what others have said about the Bucks' franchise over the years.
"No game-changers want to play in Milwaukee," O'Neal said.
Audience participation
Television viewers in the Milwaukee market were equally divided Sunday about one question:
Should I watch Clayton Kershaw mow down the Brewers on Fox Sports Wisconsin, or should I watch LeBron James mow down the Bucks on WISN-TV (Channel 12)?
Both telecasts had the exact same rating, 6.3, which means about 57,000 households watched on average. In the Miami market, the rating for Game 4 was 17.3.
The Brewers game started at 3 p.m. Game 4 of the Bucks-Heat series was scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m., but since the Celtics and Knicks went into overtime in the early game, ABC did not join Bucks-Heat until 3:15 p.m.
ESPN said the three days of the NFL draft on its network averaged a rating of 3.5 (31,500 households) in the Milwaukee market, tied for seventh-highest among the 56 metered markets. The draft on ESPN had the highest interest in New Orleans (4.7).
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Former NFL general manager Charley Casserly of NFL.com picked 10 players in the 254-player draft he believes are the biggest steals. These are players Casserly had graded higher than where they were taken.
He included Alabama running back Eddie Lacy, taken by the Packers in the second round, 61st overall.
"Many people rated Lacy as the top running back in this draft and projected him as a possible first-round pick," Casserly wrote. "Still, he makes this list largely because of the team that drafted him. The Packers will spread out defenses, providing Lacy with a bunch of one-on-one opportunities against defensive backs. His size and physical running style will create problems for safeties isolated in space. Lacy could have a big year in Green Bay, as defenses must concentrate on stopping Aaron Rodgers, first and foremost."
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ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Packers' draft an overall grade of B+.
He gave Green Bay a grade of B based on its needs, and a grade of A on value.
According to Kiper, the Packers' top needs were: safety, running back, defensive end, offensive tackle and wide receiver.
"I love what Green Bay got out of this draft, particularly at two spots - defensive end and running back," Kiper said. "Datone Jones is a perfect scheme-fit for the defense. He's the penetrating 3-4 defensive end who should line up to the right of B.J. Raji. The Packers improved their pass rush last year after a disastrous 2011, and Jones is going to provide yet another player who can cause some problems for opposing quarterbacks. I know some teams have health questions with Eddie Lacy, but getting the guy I had as the No. 1 RB in the draft all the way down at No. 61 is terrific value. The Packers build their offensive portfolio off Aaron Rodgers' arm, but it'd be nice to see that 43-game streak of no running backs reaching 100 yards come to an end."
There were three teams Kiper gave a higher grade: Cincinnati (A-), St. Louis (A-) and Baltimore (A-).
The other teams receiving a B+ grade were: San Diego, Philadelphia, Jacksonville and Tennessee.
The grades for the other teams in the NFC North: Chicago (C+), Detroit (B) and Minnesota (B).
Meanwhile, former general manager Bill Polian picked 12 selections in the NFL draft he considered to be the strongest. He included Denver's choice of Wisconsin running back Montee Ball in the second round (58th overall) for his list.
" Peyton Manning got a lot of help this off-season and I see Ball as being one of the few missing components for this offense," Polian said. "A top-notch RB like Ball solves a real problem for them and will be a reliable back. He catches the ball well enough, but Peyton seldom checks down to his running backs, preferring to use the slot or tight end instead as his safety valve. Ball's value in the passing game will come as an additional pass protector, something he can do very well."
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Although I have plastic kits and some diecast models both new and old, I have been fascinated by models made from non-traditional materials. I have seen aircraft (planes and helicopters) made from recycled tin (aluminum) cans and twisted wire, as well as painted ceramic (I have one from Colombia), made by skilled artisans and teens in non-Western countries where the majority of the population cannot afford $20 or $30 for a GeminiJets or Corgi model. Does anyone here collect such folk art representations of aircraft?
(I have found several interesting ones on the Net from countries around the world, but cannot list their Web site addresses here.)


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The cortical subplate is a transitory structure involved in the formation of connections in developing cerebral cortex. Interstitial neurons, normally present in subcortical white matter (WM) of the adult brain, have escaped the programmed cell death that eliminates most subplate neurons. Previous investigations indicated a maldistribution of one population of interstitial neurons in the WM of brains of schizophrenic patients, suggesting a defect of the subplate during brain development.
Three histochemically or immunocytochemically defined neuronal populations were studied in WM beneath the middle frontal gyrus of 20 schizophrenic patients and 20 matched control subjects.
Brains of schizophrenic patients showed significant changes in the distribution of the three neuronal populations: microtubule-associated protein 2 and nonphosphorylated neurofilament-immunoreactive neurons showed a decreased density in superficial WM and an increased density in deeper WM. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate—diaphorase neurons were reduced in superficial WM and showed variable densities in deeper WM. Thirty-five percent of the brains of schizophrenic patients but no brains of the control subjects showed a maldistribution of neurons toward deeper WM with at least two of the three markers. Changes in neuronal distribution were not linked to age, gender, autolysis time, or subtype of schizophrenia.
Selective displacement of interstitial WM neurons in the frontal lobe of brains of schizophrenic patients may indicate alteration in the migration of subplate neurons or in the pattern of programmed cell death. Both could lead to defective cortical circuitry in the brains of schizophrenic patients.
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The Pokedex 3D Pro: A Disappointing App, But a Glimpse of the Future
What's in Pokemon's future? The Pokedex 3D Pro may have the answers.
By Kat Bailey Nov 14, 2012 2:24PM PSTTags: Pokemon Black/White 2 (NintendoDS)
A good chunk of my time playing Pokemon is spent at the computer. Sometimes it's to check on an item's location; other times it's to see whether a Pokemon is capable of learning a certain move. I spend so much time on Serebii, Bulbapedia, and Smogon that they feel like they're part of the actual game, even if they really aren't that much different from the Prima Guides of old.
Now though, I have the Pokedex 3D Pro app from the 3DS eShop, which would seem to alleviate some of the need to go hop on the internet for information. For the slightly outrageous price of $14.99, this handsome little app includes Pokedex entries for every single Pokemon released to this point, complete with info on egg groups, what level they learn their individual moves, and some really great 3D models. It would almost be worth the price if they included just a little more bang for the buck in terms of information.
What do I mean by information? Well, here's what I would have liked to have seen out of the Pokedex 3D Pro app.
1. Pokemon locations. If I haven't seen a Pokemon yet, I want to know where to find it on the map (assuming it's actually in Black/White 2).
2. Info on breeding chains. If I can only get a move on a Pokemon by breeding, I want to know how to do it.
3. Item locations. Where do I get my Ice Beam TM?
And that's just the basic stuff really. As it is, the Pokedex 3D Pro app isn't even that convenient. To use it, I actually have to quit out of Pokemon Black 2 and open up the app. In short, the Internet is still a better source of information for all things Pokemon.
All that said, there's one element that the Pokedex 3D Pro app does very well -- its 3D Pokemon models. All 649 Pokemon are represented this time around, and after being limited to their original N64 models for so long, they're looking really great. I'll admit, it's weirdly addicting to just scroll through each one, rotate the camera around them, and watch their various attack animations. Even the little voice that says their name is useful. I now know, for instance, that Latias is prounounced "Lah-tee-ahs" rather than "Lay-she-ahs." These things are important.
What's doubly interesting about the Pokedex 3D Pro app though is the possibilities that it has for the future. So we now know that Game Freak has gone through the trouble of modeling every single Pokemon to this point. Would they go through all that trouble for one app? I'm thinking no.
What this tells me -- and I credit Gamasutra's Christian Nutt for putting this idea in my head when I recorded Active Time Babble a couple weeks ago -- is that Game Freak is working hard on a 3D Pokemon game for the Nintendo 3DS. Or, at the very least, a sixth generation Pokemon for the Nintendo 3DS will feature 3D Pokemon models in the battle scene. No more cutting and pasting attacks over vaguely animated sprites -- Pokemon is entering the 21st century.
I view this possibility with both interest and trepidation. Interest because the world of Pokemon really is pretty big, and I don't think it's possible to do justice to its scope without going 3D. Trepidation because I play Pokemon Colosseum, and that game was slow. Slowpoke slow. Pokemon moves at a pretty good clip, so I'm hoping that Game Freak doesn't go overboard with the animations. I think we can (mostly) trust them in that regard.
The other trend the Pokedex 3D Pro app illuminates is Game Freak's steady move to embrace the 3DS eShop. Given that, I fully expect to see plenty of companion apps for the sixth generation games -- both free and premium. Just off the top of my head, I think it's a virtual certainty that a free app will be used to transfer old Pokemon from the Diamond/Heart Gold/Black games into the 3DS generation. And, of course, there's always the possibility of more apps like the Pokemon Dream Radar.
So long as Game Freak doesn't go overboard with what amounts to downloadable content, I think these apps have the potential to be really interesting. In the past, items like the PokeWalker has shown that Game Freak can come up with creative ways to mix the real world with the in-game world. And I think everyone can agree that a 3DS PokeWalker app would be just terrific.
As for the Pokedex 3D Pro app itself, there's still some work to be done. It's a nice enough novelty, but it's ultimately disappointing given how much more information and neat trivia they could have packed into it. Ah well, at least Charmander has never looked better.
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...Posted: Nov 14, 2012 12:00AM PST by Thoragulus
Wouldn't most of the people interested in a $15 Pokédex have a second DS lying around anyway? Still, shoulnd't need one and the internet still seems better. I hope your predictions are accurate.


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A 70-year-old Brookfield woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a dump truck while riding her bike with her husband.
Brookfield police said she was struck on Calhoun Road near Burleigh Road after turning in front of a dump truck just before 11 a.m.
VIDEO: 70-year-old woman riding her bike hit by a dump truck
"It's an unfortunate accident, and right now, it looks like the bicyclist crossed the road without looking," Brookfield police Sgt. Mark Tushaus said.
Burke Trucking of Kewaskum said they were informed of an accident involving one of their dump trucks. They said the driver was not injured but was shaken. Police said he did not appear to be impaired in any way.
"The truck driver has been totally cooperative. We have witnesses who corroborate what had occurred. There's no indication of speed right now on the part of the dump truck, no indication of any reckless driving or anything like that," Tushaus said.
The woman was taken from the scene by Flight For Life to Froedtert Hospital with serious head injuries. Police said she wasn't wearing a helmet.
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'Unbelievably difficult' for sports games to get the review scores FIFA 10 managed, says EA Sports chief.
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FIFA Online 'one of the tips of the spears' of EA's focus on digitisation, says EA Sports boss.


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Ground was broken recently for the two-million-dollar Eleanor Roosevelt Institute for Cancer Research at the American Medical Center, Denver. The dedication speech was given by Arthur S. Flemming, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Senator Richard L. Neuberger, Oregon, was also a speaker. The research unit will draw patients from the American Medical Center, a nonsectarian center founded in 1904 as the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. The center changed its name and began taking in cancer patients about five years ago. It is privately financed and offers free and unlimited care to patients for all stages of cancer. The research director of the institute will be Dr. Robert A. Huseby, of the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
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How does the Easter Bunny lay eggs?
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April 22, 2011 at 1:02 am
Over Analyzers has a high production value in terms of camera work. But the thing I like about your videos is the innocent kids room type of atmosphere. It's like going to a friends house and hanging out. Like what you did with that Inspector Gadget DVD video. That was great. The way this is shot doesn't give that "friends house" feeling at all and makes it unappealing to me.
I do think getting more people into your videos from time to time is a great idea and hope to see more of that. For example, when you had the Glitch Gremlin and the Ninja in the AVGN episodes – that was awesome. I guess it's just a matter of incorporating people that don't suck..
This episode is no improvement over the first. Susie still has that awful fake accent, which is totally unbearable. Lee once again adds nothing. You should put a dummy in his chair and it would do just as good a job. I did get a small laugh out of the part where Mike is talking about blood and eggs exploding from the bunnies chest, I'll admit, but that was about it.
Most of the stuff you make is great. Loving the Ninja Turtles cartoon reviews. But this Over Analyzers show needs to go. These videos are just plain boring to watch. And at points (mostly with Susie) it's just annoying.
You are capable of making much better material, as we see so often. What happened to "You Know What's Bullshit" and "Board James" ? Mr. Bucket was probably my favorite video of yours of all time! And have been waiting to see more of that. But instead we get this junk..
I do like that you try new ideas all the time, sometimes it works, and other times it doesn't. This unfortunately is a time when it doesn't. I hope that you'll stop making this show and focus on other things. Over Analyzers makes me cringe. Sorry. Peace out.
April 22, 2011 at 1:03 am
I Love These, I Wish They Were On Everyday Though…
April 22, 2011 at 1:18 am
I really enjoy this to be honest. Since the batman one I really wanted to see the next. I find it hilarious, probably because it's the kind of stupid shit me and my friends talk about, I don't know, but keep it up. 🙂
April 22, 2011 at 1:32 am
I really like the hen up it's ass theory, and James' facial reaction to the idea.
April 22, 2011 at 1:33 am
Great stuff. I had this exact conversation last Easter. Some asshole told me eggs represent life blah blah blah, and Easter is about life and the rebirth of JC.
I think the "bunny" is used, because rabbits are always having sex, and that's how life is created… Through the act of sex.
April 22, 2011 at 1:33 am
why the the fake accent on that girl?????? is so fucking annoying!!!
April 22, 2011 at 1:35 am
Sadly, I'm going to have to agree with Murray.
Look James, I love your stuff. I've seen literally everything else you have made and put up here and have been following your work for a couple years now. I admire your work. I still have faith that OA has potential and might get better. The problem I see now is that you guys kind of ignored a lot of what people suggested after the pilot.
There were some really good comments and suggestions after the first show. I know there were also a lot of negative and mean comments–but please try to look past that and focus on the insightful.
For me, the single biggest thing is Susie. Look, you've been given the note. Please take it. Your accent is killing me. I just want to fast forward past everything you say. The problem is that it is too distracting because we all know it's fake. It sticks out and draws the audience out of the show. This is not good. I understand that you are committing to the idea of your character (I get and respect that). PLEASE find a logical way to work your accent out of the character.
I didn't laugh once watching episode 2. I'm sorry for that. I wish I could say otherwise. Personally the accent just killed it for me. Seems that just as I was getting into the debate the accent came in and pulled me out of the scene and suddenly I was focused on how much I disliked the accent instead of the ideas of the production. Hm.
Great potential. Please listen to your audience. Best of luck.
April 22, 2011 at 1:42 am
For a show like this, I don't think the "characters" work. You've basically got Mike acting like himself, but Susie playing a character. It just won't work unless you pick one or the other.
My feedback is this: Instead of writing scripts and playing characters, just film an improv discussion and try to keep things interesting. Cherry pick the best bits in editing. Things would feel much more natural and the show would attain that 'hanging out with friends' type of atmosphere.
April 22, 2011 at 1:51 am
though it's only been two episodes, and i absolutely enjoyed the first one better than the second-i gotta say i adore these, and think it should definitely be kept up. yeah, the accent was a little irritating the first time i heard it, but, who cares, i don't even notice it now. do whatever you want. i love it.
April 22, 2011 at 2:03 am
I think this show has potential.
Don't drop it. It's a good idea. The fact that everyone's being themselves and then one person is a character is kinda weird though…
If I were you I'd consider making some changes, but don't give up just yet. I think people are being way too negative.
April 22, 2011 at 2:04 am
Susie desperately needs to drop that ridiculously bad fake accent. It's really horrible.
April 22, 2011 at 2:16 am
See, the thing is that I used to do this sort of thing with my buddies too. We'd analyze things like: If 7-11 is open 24-7 then why do they have locks on the doors, or why do we park on driveways and drive on parkways, or why is stuff you put on a boat called cargo and stuff on a car or truck called shipment etc. Those were good times.
With regards to the episode, it's ok. I don't know if you need a girl with the accent (god bless ya for trying). But more importantly, I really don't know if you (other bloggers) need to go 45 lines to make a point.
James, you and your people bust your ass for this and I give you mad props. Keep doing what makes you happy and it will translate into your work.
April 22, 2011 at 2:16 am
fake accent chick ruins this series! get rid of her!!!! other than its great…
April 22, 2011 at 2:17 am
All in all. ITS THE 2ND EPISODE PEOPLE!!!! Relax.
Keep on rockin on James!!!
April 22, 2011 at 2:17 am
Still loving the idea. I agree with many posters here- the basement atmosphere of AVGN is great, though I enjoy this other, more formal way. You guys go through topics in such a way I would have never thought of, but it fits it perfectly with you guys. I still think the accent is something to take the focus off, it is particularly jarring. Something I haven't seen mentioned, is that not everyone is providing equal input. I can't remember the guy to the right of James even saying anything.
To note to other fan comments, however, remember that these videos were shot nearly all at once- do not expect any of our fan criticism to be useful for quite awhile.
April 22, 2011 at 2:27 am
Since we're all giving notes, apparently…
Mike? Perfect, as always. What more can I say? I would happily buy you a beer were I to run into you.
James, I'd actually like to see your character take a more active role in these. It seems like you'll just kind of come in and say, "Hey, so what's the deal with this?" and then as people come up with ideas, you'll just restate their ideas, like, "So, it happens this way?" Your brilliance is not merely in directing conversations, but also in the active participation thereof. Let's see you tear some ideas apart! Let's see you ask some of those skeptical questions! You're great at this stuff, so why deny it to us?
As to the blond guy, whose name I can't remember (not out of anything he's doing wrong, but just because I forgot his name), he's good. coming up with ideas, asking questions, etc. I'd just like to see his 'character-ness' turned up about 150% so that he's really more than just another person sitting in a chair.
Which brings me to Lee: Lee, you gotta do something! If you're a friend of James and Mike, I have no doubt you're a creative, funny person. Let's see you bring it out!
Susie: You really, really need to lose that accent. Your acting is good. Your character is great. That accent is bad. In fact, it actively detracts from the interest I would like to give you, because bad russian accents are so painful to hear that I subconsciously tune out your lines. Understand, I'm not trying to be mean. But as a viewer, I'll tell you; that accent is the only part of this show that I don't like. You don't need it to be interesting. You already are!
As far as the easter bunny is concerned, I had never thought that we're eating his/her eggs…what a stupid method of reproduction!
If there were any non-fictional species of animal which laid eggs that were (a) very colorful (b) particularly delectable to children and (c) hidden no lower than five feet above the ground–where youngsters can find them without too much trouble–I see no way that species wouldn't be extinct. Period.
The reason you never see Easter Bunnies is that they're endangered! We keep eating their unborn young!!
Anyway, love the show. Just needs a few tweaks and then it will really hit its stride, I have no doubt.
April 22, 2011 at 2:34 am
I enjoyed the pilot pretty much, it made me laugh hard several times. But this second episode wasn't so good. The "meaning of BADASS" video has the same idea of over analysing and it was much more funny. I have to admit though, that I like to see the faces and laughs of you people when you hear the crazy theories.
April 22, 2011 at 2:42 am
What's with everyone hating on this show? I think it's awesome! Lee, you're boring though. You gotta contribute something man! Overall, good stuff.
April 22, 2011 at 2:52 am
Love your stuff but this show doesn't seem to be that great. Normally I don't even make comments but I just think this is kind of a waste of talent and I agree with the first post. I like a lot of the new stuff you put out but I think borad james and You know whats bullshit deserve more attention. And that ain't Bullshit
April 22, 2011 at 2:54 am
I know the answer. You know how a lot of people wonder how Santa delivers toys to all the Christmas-celebrating houses around the world, and they assume he's going around Earth at warp speed? A much more logical conclusion would be that there's a bunch of Santas, and they're just deliverymen. But since he's the one they see, and no one ever sees two at once, they think there's just one and he's the boss of the holiday. And the Easter Bunny is the same deal, there's a lot of them and they deliver the chocolate in baskets, so people make the same mistake. So who is the actual boss of Easter and Christmas? Jesus, of course. I don't know who makes the chocolate though, maybe it's the 12 disciples.
April 22, 2011 at 3:03 am
I only meant the 45 lines in jest but lo and behold, two blogs later, someone goes 40 some odd lines to make a point!!!!! That's just real funny to me. I'm probably alone on this one, but I'm amazed at how people really get into this blogging stuff. Sorry, I'm just a newb/noob when it comes to this stuff :P. I wonder, is it newb like newbie or noob like noob saibot (who's fuckin badass in the new MK)? And how the F did noob/newb get adopted into our vernacular? That aint food for thought, that's shit from the food for thought. LOL
April 22, 2011 at 3:05 am
It's just a fact, you want to get into the debate, you want to join in with the group and think about the discussions while being entertained, participating as a viewer would….but then you get that phoney accent. I know part of this is supposed to be tongue-in-cheek and over-the-top but that accent still comes off completely out of place, and jars the viewer right out of the discussion. It draws unwanted attention to itself.
You could even turn it into a joke. One of the characters just yells out "hey, knock it off with the accent, alright? Please?" And she just responds with "oh, yeah, sorry" in a normal voice, and the discussion continues on like normal.
April 22, 2011 at 3:07 am
Registered just so I could add my voice to the others. Lose the fake accent I agree it distracts me from the overall conversation. Aside from that I do think this has potential. Murray at the top said this lacks the "hanging out at a friends house" feel, but I honestly think for me at least that has to do with the fake accent just listening to the audio for the video gives me that "friends house" feel until the accent kicks in.
April 22, 2011 at 3:08 am
I'm sorry to say but OA doesn't work. I have to agree with Murray Ass. All the actors are doing great job but as a whole it doesn't simply work.
April 22, 2011 at 3:13 am
Here's the thing I don't understand: James has said numerous times how making feature films is his true passion and AVGN kind of fell into his lap. So why spend time/effort/money on a project none of your fans seemed to be pining for when all that effort could be spent on AVGN, Board James etc or any of the films you've been wanting to make? I realize making films and making internet videos are two completely different animals but this just seems like a waste of your awesome talent. I vote you abandon ship on this on ASAP.
April 22, 2011 at 3:16 am
I enjoyed this one much more than the first seemed to involve the other two a bit more than the first and the accent wasn't as annoying but still am not a fan of it. I know its her real accent for I read your reply to one of the comments on the first and I'm sorry but still feel its unnecessary other than that loved this episode keep up the good work.
April 22, 2011 at 3:16 am
LOL everyone's a critic. I'm goin to bed.
April 22, 2011 at 3:18 am
I honestly feel more entertainment can be gleaned from the video's covering your DVD and NES collections.
April 22, 2011 at 3:25 am
@ Reputator
I agree–that's an awesome idea.
Or, how if Susie just up and starts talking in her normal voice and the other people on the show get pissed off and say, 'What's up with your fucked up accent!? Stop trying to fake being American." That'd be hilarious.
To the poster above, James said that Susie's heritage was Hungarian (I think. Whatever the accent she's attempting–that's her heritage). But she doesn't speak like that irl. We know this because we've seen here in a few of the Nerds other projects including the promo to this series and also a couple where a group of friends are sitting in a restaurant chatting up old horror movies. She spoke in a normal American accent in those bits.
April 22, 2011 at 3:27 am
Haha Mike's big description made me LOL!
But yeah, sorry for criticizing but the woman's accent is no good IMO.
Or maybe the accent is okay, but the broken English style of dropping words is what's distracting.
Either way thanks for the video!
April 22, 2011 at 3:27 am
I kinda actually want to see just James and Mike talk about movies, like the new TMNT movie. That was interesting. More that please.
April 22, 2011 at 4:33 am
That´s soooo senceless…
I love this series!!!
April 22, 2011 at 4:39 am
I loved it 😛
April 22, 2011 at 4:46 am
Maybe the Easter Bunny is really a rabbit/chicken hybrid that's actually female. 😮
April 22, 2011 at 4:52 am
Meh, this show still needs some work to become good. The potential is there I think.
Just my opinion though.
April 22, 2011 at 4:55 am
Though I like that there's a picture of Elvis on the board.
April 22, 2011 at 5:03 am
Ehhh…don't know about this series. Be careful about dipping into religion too. I don't care myself, I just don't want you to get any haters, but hey HATERS GONNA HATE!
April 22, 2011 at 5:04 am
This episode was senseless, but not in a good way. The idea of the show is good, the first episode had a good topic, this one didnt. Get rid of the girl, sorry but she is not either attractive or anything. That blood-red nail polish and fake accent make me sick. the other 2 guys are unnecessary because they dont add up anything useful to the discussion either. Sorry about the asshole comment but im sure an asshole admin will come and delete it anyway as usual hahaha
April 22, 2011 at 5:34 am
This episode was awful. So bum'd.
April 22, 2011 at 5:35 am
Excellent one !!
I'll watch my back now because of Ass-Huggers !
April 22, 2011 at 5:38 am
I liked the first one but this one… This one makes me think you guys were smoking some awesome shit.
And why is there a picture of Data kissing the Borg Queen on the wall? That just seems randomly creepy.
April 22, 2011 at 5:41 am
You are the Angry Video Game Nerd. Stick with it. I think this over analyzer is dumb. You have a good character. I like the game reviews mainly with an occasional review of an old cartoons. Please focus on what you are good at. Do what you know. I feel these analyzer things are separate and do not follow why most people come to this site. Please focus on your expertise. Please forget about this over analyzers videos. You can do better.
April 22, 2011 at 5:56 am
Was there ever an Easter themed console game? Can't recall one.
April 22, 2011 at 6:31 am
I do not find these funny at all. I can barely get 30 seconds into the video before I start feeling embarrassed for the actors.
April 22, 2011 at 6:49 am
Maybe you should discuss these kind of topics with random people on the streets in bars or at their homes.
Its just not funny when you do it like this.
It sounds like a bunch 13 year olds who are talking jibberish.
And is the accent really necessary?
As soon as i hear that accent i tune out.
I cant stand it, and it ruins it for me.
I love every thing you do james. The show seems kind of forced.
Sorry for the bad english,
Sam Metzen, The Netherlands
April 22, 2011 at 6:51 am
My theory:
There is only one bunny that lays eggs, but that one is like a big ass qeen ant, laying thousands of eggs a day(preparing for each year easter) and it has an army of worker bunnies, who paint and decorate the eggs, and there are also deliverer bunnies, who deliver the finished eggs to children:D
Aint I a fuckin' stinker? 😀
April 22, 2011 at 6:54 am
The girl's accent is pretty rough. If she had said the bit about the turducken in her normal voice I probably would have actually laughed. Instead I just felt embarrassed for her and thought about how hard she might be trying to pull off that bad accent. And at the end when I thought that mercy would be given, nope. She comes back again and I can't focus on the joke. Just that god damn VOICE. Sorry Stephanie, no hard feelings – but why the accent? Who's idea was it? SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS.
April 22, 2011 at 6:56 am
I like it, indeed, more OverAnalyzers please 🙂
April 22, 2011 at 6:58 am
Oh and don't pay attention to people that tell you to not branch out and to stick to one thing like AVGN. Do what you enjoy. And fuck people if they don't like it.
Board James is hilarious, YKWBS is great, of course AVGN. And I know you said you plan on making more when time permits and all, take your time man. Don't burn yourself out and just stop. I enjoy your vids too much.
But that accent though….uhuhuhuughggh
April 22, 2011 at 6:58 am
Unlike some other people I really liked this. I don't laugh often watching videos but the way Mike described the whole process made me laugh out loud. I don't see why people are overly criticising a video that's about overly criticising. If this is not your cup of tea, too bad. I actually liked this one better than the last one. Keep up the good work.
April 22, 2011 at 7:44 am
I actually made an account just to leave a comment on this, just because I was so angry about all the negative comments that are here. I dont get how people can be such dicks "DUHHH THIS ISNT THE NERD, GIVE US MORE FUCKIN NERD DUHHH"!
Seriously this is hilarious stuff, I really enjoyed both this and the first episode. I hope to see the series become another one of your main series, becaus its hilarious! 🙂
April 22, 2011 at 7:57 am
Am I the only one who noticed the Slash Art on the back wall of Data and C-3PO?
April 22, 2011 at 8:07 am
I really like this kind of nonsensical talk!!!
And I really don't care about the damn accent. Well, I would prefer a british accent, but it's really not important.
April 22, 2011 at 8:21 am
Is it even scripted lol. And I noticed you have a credit for "Research" fellow Mike =P
April 22, 2011 at 8:35 am
I like peeps…?
April 22, 2011 at 8:45 am
People, stop trying to 'speak for all of us'. Just because you don't like something, it doesn't mean nobody else does. James has done 101 episodes of the Nerd, and even though they're all good, it is time for a break from it. James has a lot more to offer than just swearing at games, you guys are just too ignorant and selfish to let him. A lot of you are treating James like he's Adam West, and are typecasting him as the nerd. You know as well as I do that he has more to give than dressing up in that white shirt all day every day.
Doug Walker has Nostalgia Critic, but people love the other things he does. What makes James so different? And don't use the fact that NC is still going as an excuse. James is still doing the Nerd show, but he's put it on hold to make the movie. Do you want him to rush the movie and make it crap? Do you want him to entertain you? Well then, stop acting like jerks and give him a chance to try something new. Let him take this opportunity to put the nerd aside so he can make a great movie of it and still give us other things in between. He's not a film maker, not a typecast game reviewer.
Seriously, what will happen if he does become a filmmaker or actor some day? Are you gonna keep bullying him into making AVGN when that happens? That's the most selfish thing I've ever heard. You guys need to shape up. Your criticisms aren't making James or Mike feel any better. No matter how you word your comments, constructive or not, all you're saying is "All you're good at is swearing at games and taking dumps on consoles; unless you do that every day, you're nothing to everyone." That is completely untrue, because most people like his work.
You call yourselves fans, yet all you do is slag him off every day of the week because he isn't doing what YOU want. You're no fans of his. The guy's got himself a chance to make his lifelong ambitions come true, and all you want to do is destroy his dream just because you want your half hour entertainment each month. If that's all you see in James, its you guys who have no futures.
James, do not allow yourself to be led astray by these trolls. Keep to the course you're on and stick to it. You're dreams will become a reality before long.
April 22, 2011 at 8:46 am
seriously need to loose the fake accent
April 22, 2011 at 8:48 am
Just so people know, I meant to say that James is a filmmaker, not a typecast game reviewer.
I put 'not' in there twice, which was a mistake. Really should have read through that comment before I sent it.
April 22, 2011 at 9:00 am
Woman come in many sizes, shapes, and flavors. I don't find the type of voice I would expect to find from Susie, but I am always interested to observe females. I believe females are of interest to other commenters aswell and people focused on her and claim that they want something else. Anytime you fail to appreciate something it is at least your loss.
The point I'm trying to make is I'm going to watch Jame's videos, because he is excellent at what he does, we are both 30, and have similar views in what is funny or f*cked up. I enjoy Susie's character and would like people to respect her. If you are unhappy for some reason blaming her doesn't help.
OverAnalyze this!
April 22, 2011 at 9:06 am
That was really awesome. It's becoming one of my favorite shows from you! As I said, I happen to have the same kind of conversation with my friends, so I do relate with you guys. Keep the fantastic work! Hope to see more of this! 😀
April 22, 2011 at 10:04 am
if this was put together by James, it could be awesome, but clearly as that lame ass intro indicates this is totally NOT something the guys at cinemassacre came up with, it reeks of money grabbing doucheness bullshit, "mike"? who's "mike"? i only know MOTHER-FUCKER-MIKE!
seriously put just james or motherfucker mike talking about, i dunno, dogs turds for 10 minutes it will be a lot better than this
April 22, 2011 at 10:13 am
I laughed through pretty much all of this. Keep it up! =D
And to all negative comments. All of your opinions are wrong. Unless they are the same as mine. /joke I love everything James does because his personality seems to be embedded into every single thing he makes and he also seems to touch on things I can identify with or REALLY interesting things that I didn't know. You can tell he has a genuine passion.
Keep the good work up James. Although… I am having a hard time waiting for ET in the AVGN Movie. Should be awesome. By the way I can make orchestral scores and get them sounding like a real orchestra (Morrowind and Oblivionesque) if you need any dramatic music for your movie =P Would be fun. And free.
April 22, 2011 at 10:23 am
Actually I think the "Chicken was implanted in the Easter Bunny' ass by Satan" then aliens makes more sense. Why? Because it ties into the reason why Easter is celeberated on the day of Jesus's Rebirth. See Satan created the Easter Bunny AND Santa Claus as marketting tools to get kids and eveyrone else to focus more time on celebrating marketting gimmicks instead of Jesus. Since if you aren't celebrating Jesus's Birth or death, the lord looses power since God's strength is determined now on if people believe in him. It's the reason god connected the world through his son as a way of ensuring he would still have his power and not eventually start losing it as an immortal. But if god loses power Satan's army would have a better chance of invader and destroying heaven,. So by giving kids false prophets and altering the meaning of the holiday, Satan's genius mastermind plan is actually working.
Or it could be like in that South Park "Fantastic Easter Special" episode which I guess is refrenced at the end by Stepheanie and the peeps in the microwave (BTW does Stephanie have an actual accent or is that just something made for this show?).
April 22, 2011 at 10:32 am
I actually liked this one. It was interesting. I never thought about that before. Hated the first one, though.
April 22, 2011 at 10:38 am
I really like this idea and everyone in it. It's awesome because you guys are discussing what everyone's thinking about, unfortunately though, Susie's super fake German accent gives me a headache every time i hear it. As Susie opens her mouth to speak, my body tightens and my jaw clinches knowing whats coming. I understand you wanted to try an accent, Susie. But it seems to me you've tried. Everyone could tell it was fake from the very first word she spoke in the first "OA". Susie, please stop the accent. We could really do without. Thank you.
April 22, 2011 at 10:48 am
I love the OverAnalyzers. keep it up!
April 22, 2011 at 10:58 am
@ rufflesthesalty
I personally think she's what's holding the show back. She doesn't have any sort of comedy coming from her ever. The fake accent thing just makes her even more annoying. I'm not too fond of the others, either. They just seem bland. The show could be fine with them, but my personal enjoyment (and evidently the enjoyment of other viewers) would come just from James and our favorite Motherfucker.
April 22, 2011 at 11:08 am
I dont know…
I don't think the dislike has anything to do with "The Nerd", I love The Bullshit series, The Board James series, The Monster Madness Reviews, The Spike Reviews, The Cinemassacre FIlms, but this just seems weaker. I realize it's going for an unscripted feel, but I never feel like you're having a realistic conversation. James has said that the idea came from him and Mike having ridiculous conversations, and maybe thats the issue. There's too many people in the segment, and we don't know enough about their characters' quirks to fully understand their humor as we understand James and Mike. And the Russian accent kills any flow because it's not believable, and by far weakens the sketch the most. However, this is only the second segment, so there's a ton of room for improvement. ROme wasn't built in a day, neither was Syracuse.
April 22, 2011 at 11:08 am
It still comes off as 4 real people having a fun conversation… and one person playing a pointless character.
April 22, 2011 at 11:09 am
Everything is awesome! Except the accent! Please Keep everything but.
April 22, 2011 at 11:23 am
It's an okay series, but I definitely see room for improvement.
April 22, 2011 at 11:24 am
VGRetro. I agree. Well said. Too many haters.
April 22, 2011 at 11:27 am
How's this?:
Lose the "zany character" thing, and instead just have a group of friends having a discussion. Your fans like you for you, James. Whether you're Board James, AVGN, Bullshit Man, or just Phillies favorite son, James Rolfe, we dig you. Why? Because you are frank and honest.
So why not just extend that mindset to this product? No cheesy accents, no prep, just an unscripted conversation?
Just try it for the next one and see how it goes. Call it an experiment, if you will. Just give it a try, ok?
April 22, 2011 at 11:32 am
I truly enjoy the productions that are made here. Just like the film industry, there are hits and there are misses, but all in all, the work that's done here is fine work. It makes me laugh on a daily basis and whether I'm watchin AVGN, Board James, OverAnalyzers, or any movie review I enjoy it, I laugh and it gets me through the day.
It don't matter what's put out there (AVGN, Board James, Movie Reviews, or whatever) I know I'm gonna laugh my ass off.
April 22, 2011 at 11:37 am
Nice episode – great to hear a lot more dialogue from the new people. I also liked that you just went off on crazy tangents and didn't mention any of the well known stuff about the origins of the holiday – I mean kids eating chocolate turd eggs is a lot more entertaining anyway. 😉
And no mention of Passover from the Jewish guy…lol…I was almost expecting to hear some serious information but then happy that it stayed goofy and fun – thank you for some mid morning laughs!
April 22, 2011 at 11:38 am
April 22, 2011 at 11:45 am
My theory? The Bunny is actually a mobile candy factory run by shroompa-oompa-loompas (a sub-genus of oompa-loompas which are only an inch tall).
April 22, 2011 at 11:50 am
Great job guys love this sereies. Mike and James had me laughing my ass off throughout this video
April 22, 2011 at 11:55 am
Well, at least it wasn't quite as painful as the first episode. I guess there was nowhere else to go but up. I think a talk show format would be a great way to handle this series. Maybe something kind of like The View but actually good.
April 22, 2011 at 12:15 pm
I think for as many "OMG IT'S NOT AVGN" people as he gets he gets as many "HEY THIS IS FANTASTIC KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK". Neither really are right. I don't know if the in-joke of this episode is that they are all fucking stoned, but it sure sounds like it.
I mean the Easter Bunny has always had a BASKET OF EGGS and this episode focuses so heavily on the idea of him(or her) laying eggs that it ends up feeling very scripted. They just worked to the alien's reference because they thought it was funny and the entire result was very forced. The only funny thing about it was mike freaking out.
April 22, 2011 at 12:16 pm
oh and the accent is still awful
April 22, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I find it interesting all the levels of praise and disgust for James' videos. I don't know if you care about my opinion, Mr. Rolfe, but here it is, unapologetic, for better or worse.
I'd recommend Susie drop the accent. Seriously, it's annoying and adds nothing positive to the experience.
What is up with Lee? Practically speaking, so far he's done nothing. Like a fifth wheel, or something. "Shit or get off the pot."
These things have not hit their stride yet. They aren't clever. They aren't funny. Have any of y'all taken improv classes before? Because it would appear you're trying to do an improv show without having much improvising skill.
Also, your intro/outro statements/questions still lack punch when you say them.
I'm not writing off OA completely. I think the idea is good (even if it is being done elsewhere, like Cracked.com). But in it's current state, the end product falls flat.
April 22, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Honestly, here's my criticism on this series:
It's a ok series that has some potential but it suffers from the early stages of AVGN itself. its flawed yes, but its an interesting idea that just needs adjusting.
The room itself feels like a boring meeting and doesn't help add to the show and the accents already has driven the entertaining meter to annoyingly dull. Now I'm not saying you should drop some people from the show but the conversation also is just focused mainly on matt and you while the others just adds little or hardly anything to the conversation.
The show itself feels like it should be in a open lab where you analyze all the obscure topics people don't think about, not in a cramped office room that sounds like you're trying to write the script of the show.
Other than that, there is some hilarious talk in the show so far but it just needs some major adjustments just like in the early days of AVGN.
Suggestion for topic: Cats or dogs, which are better.
April 22, 2011 at 12:39 pm
also the whole "chocolate egg" thing really confuses me
April 22, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Why does the girl have a fake Russian accent?!?
April 22, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Okay, here's the deal. This isn't a theory, this is acold hard scary fact. The Easter Bunny has these workers. These are baby chicks that he likes to call Peeps. He gives them this magic feed that makes them produce eggs at a young age. It's one of the worst forms of child labors since Santa Clause and his "Elves". He pays them in those chocolate coins that Jews get, paints them up, then gives them to children. That's right kiddies, that's child slave labor you're hunting for on Easter Day.
April 22, 2011 at 1:25 pm
I won't give a detailed critique but I will say this:
1. I watch a lot of crap.
2. I got to the 2.22 mark of this video before I had to stop.
3. I've been coming to this site regularly for at least two years.
4. I registered just to leave this comment.
You can draw your own conclusions as to how bad this video has to be then.
April 22, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Funny video. I liked the dialogue between the characters much better in this episode. Keep up the great work.
April 22, 2011 at 1:43 pm
This one didn't work for me, because I never assumed the Easter Bunny actually lays the eggs.
April 22, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Dear James:
Please keep these up but get rid of the chick.
She's annoying as fuck.
Your Fans
April 22, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I like the character interactions better in this episode compared to the last. Everybody contributed while the Batpole episode, to felt more like it was just Jim, Mike and Suzie and the other guys just added one or 2 lines.
Bottom line,great work. I like the idea and it seems to be getting better and better.
April 22, 2011 at 2:08 pm
again..what the fuck is up with that stupid accent? and is Lee afraid to say any fucking thing? man this is just pissing me off. Once again it seemed like people were actually TRYING to be funny. jesus….
April 22, 2011 at 2:16 pm
I'd love to see an animation of the easter bunny exploding eggs and gore all over peoples lawns.
Also, I liked that everyone contributed this time.
And I agree with Lee. Chocolate tasting egg-turds.
April 22, 2011 at 2:21 pm
I couldn't finish this one. The women with the accent just ruins it. It's just not funny.
April 22, 2011 at 2:25 pm
For the record, I just registered. I have been a fan of AVGN since day one, I love all the board james and you know what's bullshit videos, and the movie reviews and random videos are always entertaining. But this…UGH, I couldn't even make it two minutes. Seriously, this sucks big time James. Please stop wasting time on this garbage, I thought the first episode was bad. The chick NEEDS to go…and lose the accent, it's stupid. The show is NOT funny. I give you credit for trying soemthing new and all, but for the love of god STOP this. Please go back to making other kinds of videos. I would love to see a sincere honest poll where people only had one vote and it could not be rigged to determine what a piece of unpopular crap this is. I'm sorry man, nothing but love for everything you do…excpet this
April 22, 2011 at 2:26 pm
[Insert backhanded compliment here]
[Insert 1000th comment about getting rid of the lady's accent or getting rid of her altogether here]
[Insert praise for only Mike and James here]
Seriously, with how much we ALL seem to be in agreement on here about where this show needs improvement, then if these things are not changed or at least tweaked, then it's probably safe to say that most of these comments aren't read. Only time will tell.
Oh, also, with all of the negative reception from the first video in regards to the chick and her accent, I cannot see any way in which the ending of this video is justified. These first two episodes have made me chuckle at times and be bored at times, but that ending just pissed me off. Imagine if at the end of Star Wars Episode 3, they interrupted the somber ending with Jar Jar Binks. It would piss you off.
I still think this show would be a hit if it were JUST James and Mike, but bottom line: get rid of the chick's accent. Talk about out of place.
April 22, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Again another great episode. But I still hate the accent.
April 22, 2011 at 2:51 pm
I commented on the last OA episode to, a bit longer than I'm going to do now.
I'm surprised to see people actually criticize your, cause every time I check the comments, it's full of yes men in total void of any critical sense. I love this site, but now and then stuff don't come out as good as others. I think it says something when so many people suddenly are complaining about how this OA shit fuckings S U C K S. Sorry dude, I love this site and i check in multiple times every day, so annoys me that your time shall be wasted on something as bad as this.
1. Please drop the show. If not:
2. Please drop everyone except yourself; you're the star here. If not:
3. Please drop the fat chick. If not:
4. Please drop the fake Russian accent of the fat chick
I agree with some dude over here on the room; does the show even more boring and makes me feel I'm seeing the script being made.
April 22, 2011 at 2:53 pm
I actually have to laugh when I'm think about how lame the chick and her accent is. Who's idea was that?
April 22, 2011 at 3:00 pm
I have to say I love all of the productions that James does on here, all of them, minus this one. It feels like a bad version of The Office or something and yes I agree with the others that the accent is driving me insane. I laughed a lot more in the video where Mike and James were commenting on the Mario Brothers DVD menu.
April 22, 2011 at 3:09 pm
No, make her have an even stronger accent.
April 22, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I am not a fan of this series. I don't see its purpose, and this particular topic of convo has been overdone by stand up comedians and generally isn't very interesting. I also don't understand why people are appearing "As" people when then only character that seems to exist on the show is the chick with the accent. Like, whats the difference between James and Mike in this and James and Mike bsing about the ninja turtles? A rare cinemassacre miss, but I guess everybody gets one.
April 22, 2011 at 3:17 pm
lmao that was fuckin hilarious
April 22, 2011 at 3:30 pm
How can they come up with the most random theories is beyond me, but is simply random how they can do it. There should be a low volume melody when they talk, because sometimes they pause to think and the silence that this cause is kinda boring. Still, nice show
April 22, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Also, I forgot to mention earlier that I don't know if it's ever really said in any lore if the Easter bunny lays its own eggs. I think it just gets them from a factory. The character is from the Germans. Perhaps he lives in a Willy Wonka factory or something.
April 22, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Well here i go!
Is pretty sad that such a good reviewer as James has lots of retarded fans who supports his falls, instead of giving some feedback.
OA is not funny, or clever, or entertaining is just bland and boring, kind of NC or IG Level.
AVGN, the Monster Madness series, MFM Glitches, and reviews like the TMNT, or the Inspector Gadget, are the things that both Mike and James are good at.
However, since 2009 seems like James is losing it, i think he needs some time separated of the AVGN persona, and refresh his ideas.
I know he has the potencial to give something as epic as AVGN.
April 22, 2011 at 3:35 pm
I wish james go back to making avgn and board james videos. I dont like the overanalyzers. Sorry for the asshole comment,but you forced me too. lol
April 22, 2011 at 3:43 pm
This is the worst series… I liked James earlier stuff but the more you keep adding new stuff the less and less I watch… just the truth!
April 22, 2011 at 3:44 pm
I like the shakey cam, it shows that you watch the office.
April 22, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Not great and not bad. Each person needs to have a turn to talk first then it should open up to everyone to debate what each of them said and go further with it just like you're doing. It'd be nice if everyone had a distinctive personality like one persons always trying to base the topic on government conspiracy, someone has the common sense rational solution, another is always referring to comic books and movies for their ideas, and whatever else. Just have Stephanie get hit on the head by something in the episode and have her accent disappear. Please.
April 22, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Maybe others don't like it, but I actually enjoy the OA-episodes much. Like, it's humour, and you guys are making up funny ideas. The same humour is the base of the You Know What's Bullshit series, only a bit more unleashed. I must say, I laughed my face off during this one.
I say keep going on, it's a great entertainment!
– cheers to Stephanie from Hungary
April 22, 2011 at 3:52 pm
James and Mike are great no matter what they are doing but here. they got two turds holding them back like anchors. They are almost like androids, having no personality are are just 'there'.
April 22, 2011 at 4:05 pm
It's definitely funny, but I'm not really digging it. The other 3 just aren't doing anything for me.
I can see how this kind of thing needs more than 2 people to work, but those 3 aren't the ones for the job. They bring it down if you ask me. The fake accent is pretty irritating too.
April 22, 2011 at 4:11 pm
I liked this episode more than the last. Funny stuff. I don't quite know what to make of the chick with the accent but I think I can get used to it. Great job James!
April 22, 2011 at 4:12 pm
I enjoy this series, but I do miss your movie talks with Mike…
April 22, 2011 at 4:13 pm
OA is getting better, I think I'm really gonna like this series. That Russian accent is hilarious, tell her to keep it up. I hope the people in the comments saying it sucks don't ruin the show, I'd like for this one to last. Thanks James.
April 22, 2011 at 4:14 pm
MUCH improved from episode 1! Keep it up! I want there to be an entire franchise of James Rolfe films and shows.
April 22, 2011 at 4:15 pm
I say ditch this show and make another horror film.
Also, That chick's accent is fucking awful!
April 22, 2011 at 4:17 pm
that is some harsh comments. James' videos seems to appeal to a certain young audience, that don't know why you do it, and don't want to appreciate it for what it is. Free entertainment, made from two guys brilliant minds(james and mike). I don't care what you make, just keep it real, and keep up the good work. I'll choose to watch whatever i find entertaining, and so should all you other guys, whatever age. take it for what it is, you are not in a position to demand anything from this chap! he has proven himself already!
April 22, 2011 at 4:19 pm
… You know that feeling you get when you're talking to a friend on the phone, and it's all chill at first, but then you reach a wall at that point, but you don't want to hang up on them! so you start forcing another topic in to break the silence. It's like someone videotaped this forced conversation with a side dish of bad accent.
If you didn't read any of the overanalyzing comments from your first episode, then I forgive you for making an even worse one that didn't produce one chuckle from me– not one. If you at least took some into consideration, then that's a little hard for others to see– you know, seeing as how this one's not any better. If you blatantly ignored our advice and hopes for this show's success, then you know what? That's just a big slap in the face.
No. Not even.
It's overkill.
April 22, 2011 at 4:22 pm
its a female chekov
April 22, 2011 at 4:28 pm
I think this is supposed to have that somewhat slap-stick, and dry feel. It's kind of a good idea, but I am not sure if it's being presented well enough, and I feel there should be more animation, or movement for the characters; think a room full of generals moving pieces around on a simulated miniature battlefield. The characters just seem so bland that it doesn't seem presentable. I like where this is going, but I would love to see it evolve into a more animated group of people rather than the sit around a boring table plainly grasping at air.
I would love to see Board James return instead of this. Board James is probably my favorite thing to watch besides the AVGN series. I also love it when James gives us behind the scenes material, or just shows us interesting things that he has collected, or shot.
April 22, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Nice ep, cant wait for more!
April 22, 2011 at 4:32 pm
It's not that bad. I enjoy it very much, although I found the first one funnier, this one was enjoyable to watch. Plus no matter what anyone says, I and probably many others want you to keep on making them. The main thing that dosn't appeal to me is that lady's Russian accent. I find it a tad annoying, but that's just me. Just keep trying. I'm sure they will only get funnier over time. I didnt like the first two or three AVGNs. But as i kept watching that got better and better.
KEEP IT UP James your doing an Excellent Job


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York Hospital was locked down for more than an hour Thursday afternoon after a shootout in city streets.
Around 2:30 p.m., police say three men in a car got into a gun battle with a group standing on West Princess Street.
One of the men in the car, 18-year-old Daiqwane Murray, was hit in the head and taken to the hospital, which put the ER on lockdown as a precaution.
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Victoria Kennedy addresses conference
Victoria Reggie Kennedy is reminded of how far women have come by a kitchen mixer newspaper advertisement circa 1961.
She described the ad to a room of about 200 — mostly women — on Tuesday. A woman wearing a chef's hat and crimson painted nails leans against her suited up husband. On a kitchen counter gleams a stand mixer, and the ad touts that the mixer does everything except cooks — "that's what wives are for."
"We're cooking now," she said in the keynote address to UL's third annual Women's Conference. She rattled off impressive statistics — women now make up 50 percent of the workforce and are 60 percent of college graduates, for example.
She encouraged the group to write themselves back into history, the theme of the conference.
She pointed to a letter that Abigail Adams, John Adams' wife, wrote on March 31, 1776, pressing for everyone to remember the ladies as a new nation was being formed.
"Of course they forgot," Kennedy said before the speech Tuesday. "It took a lot of years before women were given many rights, got the right to vote."
The wife of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., is a native of Crowley. Her parents now live in Lafayette and are UL alumni. It was Kennedy's first time to speak at a UL event.
She said she was persuaded to speak by former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, who introduced Kennedy as a "Louisiana daughter" and encouraged the group to write themselves back into history.
While learning U.S. history, Blanco said she "sometimes wondered if women even existed in all those years of war and land grabbing."
She was only reminded that women existed because of history teacher's enthusiasm over Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag, Blanco said.
Kennedy told a story of when she was snubbed shortly after she married Ted Kennedy. Two college men told her they didn't "read that part of the newspaper" when she introduced herself.
"You don't need to read those parts to know what women are doing now," Kennedy said. "We are in the front pages. We are in the business pages."


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On the Lip In the Bahamas at the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational
The stars were out in full force day and night at the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational. Presented by One & Only Resorts, the event is held annually in January at the Ocean Club Golf Course in Paradise Island, Bahamas. With golf at the luxurious One & Only Ocean Club during the day and unbelievable parties at night at Atlantis, the 2005 event was off the charts.
The golf course, a Tom Weiskopf design, has a number of breathtaking holes that run parallel to white sands and turquoise waters. A slice off the tee is enough to send any golfer deep-sea fishing. One thing for sure is that celebrities love golf. So why this four-day, play-and-play weekend? Because it raised over $200,000 for the American Red Cross International efforts for the Tsunami as well as numerous other charities.
The format for the golf tournament involved two days of Celeb/Am and two days of Celeb/Celeb. The field of celebrities read like a Whos Who of sports stars, and the competition intensified when the celebrities battled it out.
Among the sports stars and celebrities were Michael Jordan himself, Lawrence Taylor, Richard Dent, Johnny Bench, Hollywood Henderson, Rollie Fingers, Dr. J, Paul ONeill, Marcus Allen, Aidan Quinn, Dan Jansen, Barry Bonds, John Smoltz, Boris Becker, Bryant Gumble, Charles Oakley, Stuart Scott, Lisa Dergan, Kenny G, Phil Gordon, Ahmad Rashad, Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones, Vince Coleman, Brett Hull, Roger Clemens, Carson Daly, John McEnroe, Mia Hamm, Mario Lemieux and Tico Torres.
A three-way tie involving the teams of Hull/McEnroe, Gretzky/Rashad and Smoltz/Scott was broken when Hull made a 30-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole.
Here is what some of the celebrities Hall-of-Fame catcher Johnny Bench, former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker, and Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres had to say about golf.
Johnny Bench
Favorite Courses: Spyglass & Pine Valley
Handicap: 4
Dream Foursome: Fred Couples, Arnold Palmer, Bobby Knight
OTL: What is the correlation between baseball and golf?
As a catcher, managing the golf course is like calling a ball game, so you have to try to figure it out. You cant get too far ahead like in baseball. Many times, I start thinking how I am going to get this guy out and think how to call the pitches two to three pitches ahead. In golf, I have to reverse the process and get back into thinking one shot at a time. Your eyes have to be still and mind focused on the ball and start visualizing the shots.
OTL: How and when did you start playing golf?
I grew up in a town of 600 people in Oklahoma. A kid moved into town and his father had a set of golf clubs. Wow, golf clubs. We went out in the back of a plowed field behind the cotton gin and hit balls out in the field. Then my dad started playing with his dad and I got to play a couple of times. Later, when I signed a bat contract with Louisville Slugger, they either gave you a set of clubs and a bag or $500. Everyone took the clubs. I got to spring training and had my clubs. We would finish for the day and some of the players asked if I wanted to play. If I were not in baseball, I would probably be president. I never set my sights low, but I guess as a kid in Oklahoma, I was going to be a pharmacist if I didnt make it in professional baseball. I am so fortunate and so blessed that I have been able to achieve something, to dream, to aspire to be something and then achieve all of that, probably more than I could have ever imagined.
Boris Becker
Favorite Course: Old Course at St. Andrews
Handicap: 7
Dream Foursome: Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Bernard Langer
OTL: What is the correlation between tennis and golf?
In both sports, there is a lot of hand-eye coordination; you have to have the right distance from the ball and concentration. Golf is the one sport after your professional career that you think you can be good at, and you realize you are not that good and get humbled very quickly.
Tico Torres
Favorite Course: St. Andrews
Handicap: 15
Dream Foursome: Tiger, Ernie Els, Gary Player, Nick Price
(If Torres had not been a drummer, he would have been a painter. Confident in his masculinity, Torres helped make the fashion scene hipper at the Michael Jordan event by wearing a hot pink polo. His own celebrity tournament in Boca Raton raises money for The Childrens Place at Home Safe.)
OTL: Most memorable golf experience?
First day I played golf was with Willie Nelson, he taught me in 1987. He owned his own golf course in Texas and we went out with a 7-iron and a putter.
OTL: What do you like most about the game?
The integrity. There are so few things in life left which have total integrity. If you cheat, you cheat yourself. I like the way it changes there are so many variables. To some degree, it is spiritual.
Elisa Gaudet brings a wealth of entertainment and golf experience to Cybergolf. Elisa has spent the past several years in the golf industry in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. She worked for the PGA Tour and the Tour de las Americas before founding Executive Golf International, a golf marketing company that works with clients to develop strategies using golf as the medium. Often referred to as the Maria Bartiromo (a business analyst for CNBC) of golf, Elisa says: Golf, as a marketing tool, has been around for years. Its amazing how many new ways companies can align their brand with the golf market to reach their target audience. Our goal is to create alliances and establish cross-border relations. Elisa also worked in the entertainment industry for over 10 years, including five in Los Angeles as a model and actress. She can be seen at many celebrity golf events and often gets the inside scoop from PGA Tour players. For more information about Elisa, visit her websites at www.onthelip.com or Executive Golf International www.execgolfintl.com.
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EXPECTING: "Live with Regis and Kelly" cohost Kelly Ripa, 31, and husband Mark Consuelos are expecting their third child in February, Ripa announced on Wednesday's program. The gender of the child is not yet known, said Ripa, who is already mother to Michael, 5, and Lola Grace, 1. "We'll take whatever we get," she said. Interjected her cohost Regis Philbin: "We're going to have to go through this again?"
TOGETHER: "Today" host Katie Couric, 45, and TV producer Tom Werner, 51, have apparently renewed their relationship, which reportedly had ended in June, PEOPLE reveals in its latest issue. The two attended a Red Sox game last week at Boston's Fenway Park. (Werner is one of the team's owners.) They were also spotted at California's Del Mar racetrack, where Couric presented a trophy. Reps for both parties would not comment.
MARKETING: Former "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" star Jane Seymour, 51, has signed a deal to develop and sell an exclusive home products and children's clothing line to Saks Fifth Avenue department stores, the New York Post reports. The launch is due to take place in fall of 2003. "The idea of sharing my sense of personal style ... really excites me," the actress said in a statement. Saks CEO George Jones chimes in that Seymour's "talent and creativity will be instrumental in developing these very special home and children's products."
DOUSED: "Big Brother 3" contestant Eric Ouellette has been suspended for two weeks from his job as a Connecticut firefighter after he swapped shifts with colleagues, in violation of department procedures, his chief tells the Associated Press. Ouellette made the change so he would have time off to appear on the reality show, thus worrying Chief Todd Paige that his men would be tired because they are filling in for him.
QUOTED: Roseanne, 49, has the hots for President Bush, she says in the latest PEOPLE. "I saw him at a recent fundraiser, and he's a babe," says the comedienne, who last filed for divorce (from her third husband, Ben Thomas) last March. "He's got that Ronald Reagan charm. I respect his wife, but if he wasn't married I'd be putting on my cowboy boots and coming around."
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She's Aiming for the White House
The Nebraska-born beauty wants to attend law school, with dreams of someday becoming a Supreme Court Judge. From there, she has plans to set herself up at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., as president of the United States. "I certainly hope" to become president someday, she told the Las Vegas Sun. But since one can't run for that office until the age of 35, she admits, "I've got another lifetime to wait."
She Doesn't Hide her Dedication to Religion
On her blog, Scanlan writes about praying before a pageant, and shares how she found comfort in competing: "When I found pageantry, I realized that God had prepared me for this competition by creating me to love diversity, and here was the place I could use the talents He had given me." She later told Fox & Friends she knows many people won't agree with her take on things, and is prepared to be criticized for her beliefs. "I respect all of those ideas and different people," she said, adding that "I don't want to focus on the criticism."
She Was Home Schooled
"They really sacrificed a lot to do what they did," Scanlan says of her parents' decision to home school their kids (she's the middle of seven children). She was at home through her junior year of high school, when she attended Gering High School part-time. Her favorite subject? "Probably government and those [types of] classes," she told Fox & Friends.
She's Single
When asked if she was dating anyone, she said "no" with the wry comment, "17-year- old boys? … Enough said."
She's Got Big Plans for her 18th Birthday
She's got a big job ahead of her, but she's still a teenager who wants to have a little fun. She'll celebrate her 18th birthday Feb. 6, over Super Bowl weekend in Dallas, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Speaking of age, she's two full years older than the youngest Miss America winners. Back in 1921, the first year the pageant was held, Margaret Gorman of the District of Columbia won at age 15. In 1937, Bette Cooper also won at the age of 15.
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$16k cash with margin. Thought for the week defined range is $77-80 for now.
Friday covered 400 at $77 after shorting $77.80 for $320
Monday day trade bought 500 at $77 and sold at $78.75 for $875
Tuesday had shorted 400 at $79.90 and covered at $78.83 for $428
Made $1623 Friday, Monday, Tuesday on $16,000 starting
Now short 400 at $79.90 for a Thursday-Friday typical fall .. we will see.
$377 gets me to an even $2000 or 12.5% for the week
Sentiment: Hold
Actually covered Wednesday, today, on the last trade initiated Tuesday. Duh. Sold short at $79.90 again but was down a bit until the close where 3 cent to the good. Good cover today though since back to the previous $79.90 short. I love catching a point then back to repeat the same in a up and down trading range.
Nice, bought back my 81s for a small profit and sold the 80s expiring Friday for .80. Figure it will hold below 80, and if not, it is still about $2K in 4 weeks and I can walk away happy with that. Played this long enough - too many other good covered call plays out there (TWTR, TSLA, FB, even PG).


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Local band Backroad Anthem is looking for people to be part of its music video.
"This song is actually called 'Dixie Coast,' so you wouldn't think, like, West Fork. Like, what water is in West Fork? But actually there's a creek in West Fork and it's really pretty," said band member Craig Strickland.
The band will shoot the video on a beach at Riverside Park.
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A homeless man was arrested after he was found taking a break on a ladder he stole, officials said.
Christopher H. Burd was sitting on a 32-foot, paint-splattered aluminum ladder with yellow feet on the ends in the 600 block of North 13th Street in Easton at about 8:25 a.m. Saturday, about 20 minutes after the ladder was reported stolen by Dwayne Tillman from a home at 937 Lehigh St., about a mile away.
Burd had a hypodermic needle on him when he was arrested, officials added.
Burd, 33, was arraigned on charges of receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia and committed to the Northampton County Prison on $10,000 bail, according to court documents.
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After 27 months of incendiary right-wing hate rhetoric, Glenn Beck's daily show on Fox News is no more. It's over and Beck is being booted off the air, for now at least.
With rise of Egypt, Glenn Beck's popularity falls
In response to the Egyptian uprising, Glenn Beck is getting crazier and more extreme than ever with predictions of a worldwide conflagration and implosion.
Rabbis denounce 'hundreds' of Fox News Holocaust remarks
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Geek Speak – What's in My Creative Utility Belt
by Daniel
Because I have all kinds of creative projects (writing, podcasts, comics, dumb jokes), I use a 'utility belt.' It is not a physical belt, as I can only find them in white, and Kat told white belts are a no-no.
I know better than to debate with a fashion blogger.
My symbolic utility belt is an assortment of gadgets, tools, and concepts. Each helps me with my creative projects and some, most importantly, help keep me on task.
My Smartphone – As you will read, most of this list contains phone apps, so without my phone, I am in trouble. In addition to apps, I use my phone for quick research if I am away from a computer. For example, I needed to know what a deer skull looked like for a comic strip—hello Google Image search.
Wunderlist – I use this free Android app daily. You can make lists for tasks (ex: Writing, Website Updates, Airwolf Episodes to Watch), and flag certain tasks as important. It is versatile and easy to use. The widget feature displays my daily list on my phone's home screen, and acts as a constant reminder. Plus, there is nothing more satisfying than tapping the Done box. (I first learned about this app via an article about time management on Lifehacker.)
Evernote – Another free Android app, Evernote lets you keep notes on your phone. You can have multiple notes too—mine are Comic Ideas, Sketch Ideas, Blog Ideas, and so on. Evernote, like Wunderlist, can sync to its website too, making it easy to read your notes on any computer.
Timer – This is just the 'came with frame' timer/clock app on my phone, but I use it religiously. Here is how I use it: I look at my Wunderlist to-do list, pick one of the starred items, and set my timer for 25 minutes. If I get the project done in 25 or less, great. If not, I take a short break (breaks are important), and get back at it for another 25. This is how I chip away at large projects. I also set a timer when I am making my social media rounds, or reading blogs and comics. It is easy to get sucked in and lose an hour ("…How did I end up reading about Punky Brewster on Wikipedia?!").
Keep a schedule – This is a fairly new addition, and is an idea I picked up at Penguicon: schedule certain tasks for certain days. A schedule helps me juggle a variety of different projects. For example, let's say on Monday I write blog posts, Tuesday I work on podcasts, Friday I update my websites, and so on. This keeps me from getting overwhelmed, since I know "OK, I am only worrying about writing today. Website changes can wait."
Wake up early – While this may not be for everyone, waking up early helps me tackle my list. Yes, I even get up early on the weekends. I like having extra time in the morning, and it also gives me time to draw (hello non-digital creativity). I'd rather work from 7am to 8am on something, than 11pm to 12am, because I am sharper in the morning. And, nothing is better than killing half (or more) of your to-do list before lunch on a Saturday.
A pocket notebook and a pen – I don't care if you use a fancy Moleskine or a 50 cent notepad–write stuff down. I will repeat this: write stuff down. Inspiration is a fickle mistress, and you never know when she will swing by for a visit. Evernote helps when I don't have my notebook with me, but I prefer writing things down, or drawing. Stories, blogs, jokes—whatever, they can all grow from one single concept or idea, no matter how off the wall. I get an idea, I write it down. I may not use said idea for awhile, but it is there. When I am stuck, I go back and skim my notebook. Don't trust your memory—write it down.
Daniel J. Hogan is the geek half of Ginger and the Geek. His webcomic and humor blog is Clattertron. If there's a task list, yo he solved it. Follow him on Twitter, @danieljhogan.
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Dan Bjorklund / May 8 2012
Dude! While I practice some of these same things and use similar tools in my belt, there are some new things above that I'm going to have to check out and try implementing in my work flow (I really like the take a break idea)
Daniel / May 8 2012
I cannot stress the importance of taking a break enough. Even if you just go get a drink of water, it is important to rest for a few minutes. Am I an expert at this? No, but I try.
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