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So, the Transformers movie is getting mixed reviews but the movie is inspiring some nice '80's nostalgia. Including a Wired slide show of some the original toys. I also learned that in the original movie all the Transformer death were ordered so that they could introduce new toys.

An interesting article on how Duff from G N R fame went back to school and started treating rock and roll as a business.

"As an entrepreneur, I was one member of a small group making decisions about a single business venture which affected only our own lives. But as designers, architects, technologists, business owners, or anyone involved in building the new virtual societies emerging under the banner of social media, we have the power to affect many lives, by shaping self-definition and state of mind in a community from the very beginning."

Native American legend tells of the rabbit, pipe in hand, sitting secure and confident within the ferns, as his mortal enemy the lynx prowls nearby. The rabbit is confident of his own ability. He knows he has strength, agility, and intelligence to deal with whatever challenges await him.

BLT: A Tradition Unlike Any Other

well at least this week compete in Wii bowling.

Madeleine won in bowling. We are all now convinced the Wii is sexist. I still give her all the praise in the world as this is the second time she has kicked my butt in Wii bowling. Because of this huge win Madeleine got to take home the BLT trophy. She can enjoy this trophy for a week but is charged with returning the trophy next week to defend her title as BLT Champion.

Next weeks challenge? Who knows.

The question was also raised during BLT time, 'what was the first CD you ever owned'

• Michael- Pearl Jam's Ten
• Evan- Remembered much later on in the day- Soul Asylum's Run Away Train
• Jimmy C- GNR's Use Your Illusion I
• Madeleine- Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill
• Me- Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic.

Anyone else interested in attending BLT, send me an email. All you need is a bag lunch and a dream.

We aren't officially announcing any launches yet. So y'all won't tell anyone, will ya?

J-Dub links to a concept on investing in businesses that has stuck with me for the last couple of days.

We divide business plans into three categories: candy, vitamins, and painkillers. We throw away the candy. We look at vitamins. We really like painkillers. We especially like addictive painkillers!

Kottke links to a very interesting take on Facebook being the new AOL.

Continuing the OC Afterdark theme from the last post. Unabashed, the Russian-born player replied, "They say red is the color that proves that you're strong and you're confident, so I'm happy with my red knickers."

Engadget has a funny side by side of what the launch of the new Dell computer line looks like in the US and S. Korea. Hint 1: one of the launches has scantily clad women. Hint 2: It ain't the US.