g.ban's world: September 2010

Nom! Nom! Knock-Out Wolverine cake

The X-Men comic itself contains many different Superheroes, and each of their powers is vastly different from the other. Someone who follows the comics would probably distinguish one from another, and immediately know it was from X-Men.

The others rely on the well-advertised characters such as Wolverine, who is one of the better known X-Men. He can have a big merchandise window because even people who only know the simple basics of X-Men know who he is. These two cakes are not only made with a Wolverine theme, they also follow the same design concept.

CL: Partizan Belgrade vs Arsenal 1-3

Arsenal recorded their first European away win in a year as they beat 10-man Partizan Belgrade 3-1 in Serbia to maintain their 100% start in Champions League Group H.

After surviving a power failure which forced the team to change in the dark and an intense atmosphere during the opening exchanges, the Gunners, who had six changes from the side beaten by West Brom at home on Saturday, went ahead in the 15th minute through Andrey Arshavin.

However, after wasting several more chances, the visitors were made to pay when Brazil-born striker Cleo levelled from the penalty spot after a handball by Denilson.

Partizan then had Marko Jovanovic sent off for hauling down Marouane Chamakh on 55 minutes, but Arshavin missed his penalty. However, Moroccan striker Chamakh and Sebastien Squillaci secured victory - with stand-in keeper Lukasz Fabianski saving a late spot-kick.

Power was restored, and then failed in the main stand again just as the teams walked out to a cacophony of noise at Stadion FK Partizan, which was transformed into a sea of black and white as the 'Gravediggers' threw paper and waved flags, unveiling a banner declaring: "You have been run over by a steamroller.''

The Serbians have a chequered history of crowd trouble, thrown out of the 2007-08 UEFA Cup while in September last year, a Toulouse fan died in hospital after being injured following violence in a bar ahead of the two sides' Europa League tie.

Indeed, Partizan went as far as issuing a plea for calm on their own website ahead of tonight's game.

Wenger, though, maintained his men should be able to cope with such an intimidating atmosphere, and so it proved.

The Gunners, playing in yellow, made a positive start, as Jack Wilshere was pressed up in support of lone frontman Chamakh.

The home fans, though, were screaming for a penalty when Pierre Boya went down under close attention from Johan Djourou, but German referee Wolfgang Stark was having none of it.

Cleo then tripped over as he got clear into the left side of the Arsenal box, with Denilson sliding in to make a saving tackle as Nemanja Tomic looked to capitalise on the loose ball.

Fabianski needed two attempts to gather a hesitant header back to him from Squillaci as Boya looked to nip in on goal.

Cleo was lively, dispossessing Djourou on the right before cutting in to blast over from 20 yards.

However, the home side were stunned on 15 minutes as Arsenal snatched the lead. Wilshere charged at the defence and when his path was blocked, the England youngster had the presence of mind to back-heel the ball into the path of Arshavin, who drilled his shot into the bottom corner.

The Russian almost grabbed a second when put into the penalty area, but Partizan goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic was out quickly.

Stojkovic denied Tomas Rosicky, before Jovanovic cleared Arshavin's goal-bound chip.

Arsenal paid the penalty for missing so many chances though when Denilson needlessly stuck his arm out as Radosav Petrovic delivered the ball into the box after half an hour. Cleo sent Fabianski - in for the injured Manuel Almunia - the wrong way to level.

Arsenal had an early chance at the start of the second half following a driving run by Alex Song, with the ball breaking to Rosicky on the right and his angled drive was well held by the goalkeeper.

Partizan were reduced to 10 men in the 56th minute when Jovanovic was shown a red card for tripping Chamakh as the Moroccan latched onto Arshavin's through ball. Arshavin took the penalty himself - only to blast it straight at the goalkeeper.

On 69 minutes, the lively Arshavin was again denied, this time when Stojkovic made a good stop at the near post.

Moments later, though, and it was 2-1. Rosicky floated the ball in from the right and Chamakh headed goalwards. Stojkovic touched the ball onto the crossbar but the Arsenal striker was first to the rebound, nodding the ball into an empty net.

With eight minutes left, Squillaci headed in a corner from substitute Samir Nasri to make it 3-1. There was late drama, though, when Kieran Gibbs was adjudged to have tripped Ivan Stevanovic in the penalty area, but this time Fabianski produced a brilliant save to deny Cleo.

The Pole then capped a confident display with another acrobatic stop from Ivica Iliev in stoppage time.

"You don't like it when i'm angry"- Dr.Bruce Banner

It was in the mail this morning...

I got it from E-Bay...for a very good price...

Let's just call it a hobby...

What's next??..o yea...Wolverine...

EPL: Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion 2-3

West Brom destroyed Arsenal's chance to close the gap on Chelsea at the top of the Premier League with a thrilling victory over the Gunners at the Emirates.

Three second-half goals from Peter Odemwingie, Gonzalo Jara and former Arsenal player Jerome Thomas put Albion in front before Samir Nasri scored two late goals for Arsene Wenger's side.

It was Arsenal first home defeat since they lost to Manchester United last January and kept them four points adrift of leaders Chelsea while Albion moved up into fifth place.

The writing was on the wall for Arsenal in the opening half. Thomas caused the home defence an early scare but his cross from the left wing evaded the lurking Odemwingie.

Emmanuel Eboue had the first real chance for Arsenal in the 13th minute but his shot on the turn from the edge of the penalty area went wide of Scott Carson's right-hand upright.

Andrey Arshavin should have put the home side in front seconds later but he managed to hit the post twice when he got on the end of a cross from Eboue.

It was a close escape for the visitors who were now beginning to feel the full onslaught of Arsene Wenger's side.

In the 20th minute, Marouane Chamakh went close with a six-yard header as Arsenal continued to surge forward. Four minutes later, Nasri went close with a 25-yard low drive that flashed just wide of the target.

Odemwingie almost gave the visitors a shock lead against the run of play in the 27th minute but Manuel Almunia pushed his angled drive onto the post.

Albion were enjoying their best spell of the game and seconds later Almunia had to be alert to collect a dangerous left-wing cross from James Morrison.

Wenger was forced to stalk the edge of his technical area in frustration and his demeanour was not eased by Nasri's volley into the crowd from 18 yards in the 36th minute.

Almunia then became the villain and hero in the space of 60 seconds as West Brom squandered a great chance to take the lead.

In the 37th minute Almunia brought down the speedy Odemwingie and referee Michael Oliver rightly awarded a penalty and booked the 'keeper.

But Chris Brunt's poor left-footed effort was easily saved by Almunia, who dived to his right to keep it out.

In the final minute of the half, Albion keeper Carson had to be at his best to deny Bacary Sagna's six-yard header - tipping his effort over the bar.

West Brom took the lead in the 50th minute when Thomas wriggled free on the left flank and crossed into the six-yard box for the unmarked Odemwingie to put the Baggies ahead.

And it got worse for the home side two minutes later when Almunia blundered to allow Albion to make it 2-0.

Brunt set Gonzalo Jara free on the right and his low angled drive from the right edge of the penalty area went through Almunia's hands and into the net. The Albion scorer was booked for taking his shirt off in celebration.

Wenger immediately responded with a double substitution, sending on Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky in place of Abou Diaby and Eboue.

The changes helped to revive the Gunners but West Brom's defending was committed and impressive. In the 65th minute, Arsenal made a third change when Wenger removed Laurent Koscielny in favour of Carlos Vela.

Arsenal pushed forward in numbers but Albion's rearguard held firm despite all the home side's efforts. West Brom sensationally made it 3-0 when Brunt crossed for the livewire Thomas to fire into the net in the 73rd minute.

But Arsenal finally reduced the deficit two minutes when Nasri danced through the West Brom defence before firing past Carson.

Nasri grabbed his second of the game in injury time but, despite a frantic finish, it was not enough to prevent Arsenal slumping to their first home defeat since last January.

I'd Eat It (With Syrup): 3-D Dinosaur Pancakes

You see this 3-D T-rex constructed entirely out of pancakes? It was made by Jim. Jim is the Picasso of pancakes. The Van Gogh of the griddle. The....dammit, I thought I had this.

During our recent trip to New York we visited the Museum of Natural History. We got to see some really cool dinosaur skeletons. Allie thought they were pretty cool, so I thought I'd see if I could recreate one in pancake form.

Jim runs a blog appropriately titled 'Jim's Pancakes' where he showcases all sorts of his pancake art including the 2-D dinosaur and unicorn I posted after the jump. Good job, Jim, only problem is: I'm a waffle guy. What? They hold more syrup! And syrup, despite sound logic, makes a terrible last-minute lube (this isn't a toga, I'm stuck to my bedsheets).

Official Website: http://www.jimspancakes.com/

Those claws...sent shivers down my spine...Bio of Wolverine

Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing factor that allows him to recover from virtually any wound, disease or toxin at an accelerated rate.

The healing factor also slows down his aging process, enabling him to live beyond a normal human lifespan. This healing factor, along with his retractable bone claws, enhanced physical abilities and senses, made him a valuable weapon. His powerful healing factor enabled the supersoldier program Weapon X to bond the near indestructible metal alloy adamantium to his skeleton and claws without killing him. He is most often depicted as a member of the X-Men, Alpha Flight, or later the Avengers.

The character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #181 (November 1974) and was created by writer Len Wein and Marvel art director John Romita, Sr., who designed the character, and was first drawn for publication by Herb Trimpe. Wolverine later joined the X-Men's "All New, All Different" roster in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975). X-Men writer Chris Claremont played a significant role in the character's subsequent development as well as artist/writer John Byrne, who insisted on making the character older than the other X-Men.

Artist Frank Miller collaborated with Claremont and helped to revise the character with a four-part eponymous limited series from September to December 1982 in which Wolverine's catch phrase, "I'm the best there is at what I do, but what I do best isn't very nice," debuted.

Wolverine was typical of the many tough anti-authority anti-heroes that emerged in American popular culture after the Vietnam War his willingness to use deadly force and his brooding nature became standard characteristics for comic book anti-heroes by the end of the 1980s. As a result, the character became the clear favorite for fans of the increasingly popular X-Men franchise. Wolverine has been featured in his own solo comic since 1988 and has been a central character in every X-Men adaptation, including animated television series, video games, and the live action 20th Century Fox X-Men film series, in which he is portrayed by Hugh Jackman.

In May 2008, Wolverine was ranked #1 out of "Wizard Magazine's Top 200 Comic Book Characters of All Time" and was ranked #4 of "The 50 Greatest Comic Book Characters" by Empire Magazine in July 2008. On their list of the 100 Greatest Fictional Characters, Fandomania.com ranked Wolverine at #21.

More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverine_(comics))

Dummy Security Camera with Blinking LED

Dummy camera - security for geniuses

Sometimes security is designed to be barely noticeable, so as not to detract from the main event or draw any attention. Other times, it is deliberately obvious to tell would-be wrongdoers "don't even think about it". The Dummy Security Camera with Blinking LED lets any hooligans know that someone could be watching their every move or at least taking some video footage of their devious deeds.

Adjustable angle bracket, authentic cable and included "warning" decals give the dummy camera with LED a realistic appearance. Its weatherproof anodized aluminum housing is rust proof and lasts for decades. Five times smaller than most simulated cameras, the unit will not detract from your property's appearance. The flashing LED operates for 2 years on a set of batteries.

Schwiiiiing!!!: Fight the Rain

Fight the Rain
The rain falls softly.
The samurai draws his sword.
Look, an umbrella.

Either we just made it up, or that Haiku dates to around the 14th century. It is a little known fact that Samurai also carried umbrellas. Much as they later had to disguise their swords as canes, so they disguised their umbrellas as swords.

In fact, there was one skilled umbrella maker who all the Samurai relied on for their Sword Handle Umbrellas. His name has been buried in the sands of time, but his plans have been preserved. And now, it is with great pleasure that we offer to you, the Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella.

Glide it out of its nylon sheath. Hold it by its space-age plastic handle. Feel the balance. This is the umbrella you never knew you always wanted. No one will mess with you with this slung across your back, and even the rain will shudder when you pull it out.

For, apart from looking unbelievably awesome, the Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella is a dang fine umbrella. It comes in full Katana size and travel Tanto size - for however you need to pack it.It will keep you dry and the envy of your friends. Precipitation doesn't stand a chance.

Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do)

Knowledge is power

We did some dumb and downright dangerous things as kids and we're still here. We might also point out that we're really smart and doing pretty well for ourselves, despite having done said dumb and downright dangerous things as kids.

So why is this generation of parents constantly slathering their spawn with hand sanitizer and acting like their tykes are made of glass? They're not only breeding Purell-resistant bacteria, but they're depriving their children of learning experiences and dooming them to a lifetime of ignorance.

This book is the solution to the current parenting plague. Get it for your kids, but grab an extra copy for that parent you know. (You know which one we mean.) THINK OF THE CHILDREN! The children are our future, and they need to learn that Supergluing their fingers together isn't the end of the world - in fact, it's fun and educational. In fact, did you know that in a few hours, your finger will come unglued from your thumb? So go on: lick a 9-volt battery, boil water in a paper cup, squish pennies on a railroad track, and go dumpster diving.

You and your geekling will learn more real life skills from this book than they ever will in science class! There are many "dangerous" things that are interesting, eye-opening, enlightening or just plain fun! And while there are aspects of danger in virtually everything we do, the trick is to learn how mastery actually minimizes danger.

Don't get electrocuted: Electric Guitar Shirt!!

Wearable ROCK!

Here at ThinkGeek were just wishing for a fully playable guitar built into a t-shirt when along came the Pixie of ROCK... she wailed with face melting guitar solo and *POOF* there it was in our hands...The Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt.

We turned on the mini amp, cranked the volume to 11 and started to rock. As the Pixie explained, the Electronic Guitar Shirt is incredibly easy to play because each button on the neck is a major chord. She went on to mention how you can play dozens of classic rock songs with very little skill. However she warned us never to use the Guitar Shirt for evil, lest we are prepared to summon the Demon of Rock and duel to the death for musical supremacy.

Now you can purchase one of these fine Electronic Rock Guitar Shirts and get a little wearable ROCK magic for yourself. The Electronic Guitar Shirt is not a toy that plays pre-canned musical riffs, it is a real musical instrument that allows you to play your favorite songs and sound great doing it.

All major chords are recorded from a real electric guitar, and the included magnetic pick allows you to strum just like you would a real guitar. The included mini amp clips to your belt and gets plenty loud with great sounding amplification circuitry. The tone knob on the amp lets you adjust the sound just like a real guitar.

A Peek Inside The Plumber: Mario's Anatomy

Ever wonder what Mario looks like on the inside? Jesus, you're a braver wonderer than I am. But if you have, consider yourself lucky, because here's a peek at the plumber's plumbing courtesy of anatomical artist extraordinaire Jason Freeny. As you can see, there's nothing really out of the ordinary going on.

Some pretty serious finger bones, that's about it. I thought for sure if you cut him open half-chewed mushrooms would spill out all over the place. And I'm not talking about the "magic" kind that allow you to SEE music, but I did watch Europe's 'The Final Countdown' dance around in front of my face once.

SO F****ING EPIC. Then the couch tried to trap me between two cushion and things went south quick.

Magneto's Getting All Hot And Bothered Just Thinking About It: Guy's Homemade Coilgun

Youtube user Jason went and spent two years building himself a homemade coilgun. But I thought you were a machete guy!.

It's almost straight out of science-fiction, but this thing actually works. This coilgun is no toy. Using a large electromagnet, made from 10-gauge magnet wire, it delivers more kinetic energy than a .45 handgun, but less than an M16 rifle, according to Jason.

If Jason was able to do this in his backyard with off-the-shelf components, you can just imagine what proper defense contractors should be able to do with a few billion dollars.

link: http://technabob.com/blog/2010/09/21/diy-coilgun-electromagnetic-weapon/

Notebook Paper Printed With Sports Balls

We're looking for more realism in our serious time-wasting around here, sick and tired of tossing mere pieces of balled up paper into our garbage-can basketball goal. Here's a pad of special paper that solves that problem so well it won a European Design Award.

On the front, it's just a mild-mannered stack of lined notebook paper, but look on the other side. Take your pick: soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball, football, and more — wad up all your notes and put them to work in the sportiest of ways.

"Play More" is a concept by Amsterdam design firm Trapped in Suburbia, reminding its clients that all work and no play makes you start yelling things like "Here's Johnny" and wielding an ax. If this clever schwag ever makes it to market, it'll be nothing but net.

Chain Free!: New Bicycle Runs On A Wire

Bike chains are messy and can break. But bike wires? Why, they're the wave of the future! At least according to the designers from the Schwinn Csepel Zrt.

As you can see from the above photo, this new bike design features two cables rather than a bike chain. The pedal assembly consists of kidney-shaped eccentric discs, a swinging unit and the transmission. Those discs work like gears do on a traditional bike, and they can be swapped out for different-sized discs depending on what sort of riding you'll be doing.

It seems like a pretty interesting system, one that may make its way to mass-market bikes at some point in the not-too-distant future.

Another Day, Another Texting Infographic

We've already seen one infographic on texting, but here comes another with a bunch of other stats. Namely, what percentage of text messengers think it's kosher to text during sex.

And that number is 6% for users over 25 and 10% for those under 25 that counted solo sex acts because there's no way anybody can think it's okay to text during the most feel-good experience you can share with another person.

WANT!: 20 Little Pizzas On One Big Pizza

Can't decide what kind of pizza to order? Go get Taco Bell instead. Ooooor demand the Little Caesar make 20 little pizzas and put them on one larger pizza, so you've got options.

The final piece was a collage of different cultures' food (Hawaiian, vegan, meat lovers, macaroni, pepperoni, pesto pine nut, etc.), a collage of the actual pizza itself in an attempt at providing some perspective to the viewer of the levels of experience they might be having outside of the pizza, and finally a collage of the people attending the opening and participating in the piece by putting it inside of them.

LOLWUT? It's a pizza with a bunch of little pizzas on top of it, what's up with all the artistic mumbo-jumbo? I don't need "perspective", I need red pepper flakes yo!.

link: http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2010/9/21/put-mini-pizzas-on-a-pizza-and-presto-the-recursive-pizza.html

Boy You So Retro!: Etch-A-Sketch iPad Case

"Some things were just made to go together."

Now, the Worlds Favorite Drawing Toy®, the Etch A Sketch®, and the world’s most revolutionary product, the iPad, have come together in the form of Headcase’s officially licensed Etch A Sketch® iPad case. Celebrate Etch A Sketch®’s 50th anniversary and be the coolest kid in the conference room!

But the Etch A Sketch® iPad case is more than just cool! It is specially designed to protect and enhance your iPad. Made of impact resistant plastic, the Etch A Sketch® iPad case will help protect your iPad. Rubber feet and a felt backing gently cradle your iPad inside the Etch A Sketch® case. Strategically placed windows throughout the Etch A Sketch® iPad case allow for easy use of all your iPad switches, ports, and buttons. And retractable kick stands allow you to either lay your iPad flat, or angle it for easy use of the iPad keyboard.

Yes! Your Etch A Sketch® iPad case is incredibly functional and durable, especially when compared to other iPad cases currently available. But who are we kidding? Buy it because it is fun. Hey, with over 150 million Etch a Sketches sold, the whole world will recognize and love this iPad case.

Product Site: http://getaheadcase.com/products.html

Carling Cup: Tottenham Hotspurs vs Arsenal 1-4

Harry Redknapp taunted Arsene Wenger by claiming fans prefer to win trophies than watch youngsters, but it is Arsenal who have more silverware to play for this season after they beat Tottenham 4-1 to reach the Carling Cup fourth round.

The Gunners required extra time to clinch victory at White Hart Lane, and they were grateful for two unnecessary tugs of the shirt as Samir Nasri converted twice from the penalty spot in the 92nd and 96th minute.

Wenger opted for a far stronger side than Arsenal fans have become accustomed to in recent Carling Cup campaigns, naming Nasri, Tomas Rosicky, Laurent Koscielny and Denilson all in the starting XI. However, it was 19-year-old Henri Lansbury who broke the deadlock, poking home his first Arsenal goal after a fine cross from Jack Wilshere.

The Gunners enjoyed 67% of possession in the first half, but Redknapp introduced Robbie Keane at the interval and he equalised within three minutes, sliding a shot past the weak left hand of Lukasz Fabianski who should have saved it.

Both sides had chances to finish the match inside 90 minutes, but extra time was needed to separate the teams. Sebastien Bassong and Steven Caulker both conceded penalties in the five first minutes of the additional period, with Nasri sending Spurs' new goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa the wrong way on both occasions to carry Arsenal into round four. Andrei Arshavin then fired home a fourth for a jubilant Gunners side.

Real Life Product!: The Boba Fett Backpack

Bob A. Fett is a hard working young man. Though he isn't the most popular clone at school, he still has a sense of style. Bob likes wearing his jetpack around. Now, he's not allowed to fly around during school hours, so he uses his pack to carry his stuff. Soda, books, candy - all sorts of things. And now you can too, with the Boba Fett Plush Rocket Backpack!

Looking as cool as Boba Fett is just the beginning. The Boba Fett Plush Rocket Backpack is loaded with room to store all your Mandalorian loot. A big main pocket, a flatter secondary pocket, and two pockets in the Jet tubes (we like calling them fuel tanks, because we store cans of soda in ours) all equal one very useful pack. And nobody, but nobody, bothers you when you walk around the office wearing your Boba Fett Plush Rocket Backpack (even though they may whisper and point). Trust us.

Boba Fett Plush Rocket Backpack

•Wear Boba Fett's rocket pack and carry your stuff.
•Straps are great for kids, but also big enough for adults to use.
•4 Pockets:
◦Main Pocket - zippered - approx. 14" deep x 9" wide
◦Secondary Pocket - hook and loop - approx. 11" deep x 8" wide
◦2 Jet Pockets - zippered - each able to hold 2 (12oz) cans of soda or rocket fuel.
•Overall Dimensions: approx. 25.5" x 19" x 6.5".

It's A Sign!: Cat With 'Cat' Spelled In Its Fur

All the clues are there: the whiskers, the purring, the miaowing and even the toy mouse under her front paws.

But just in case you were in any doubt as to what sort of animal Polly is, the ten-week-old tabby is happy to help out, thanks to her unusual markings, which spell out the word ‘cat’ on her left flank.
Garry Marsh and wife Joan, both 57, adopted Polly from a local cat rescue centre last weekend.

But it was only as they admired their new pet’s colouring three days later that they noticed the marks.

Mr Marsh, a teacher, said: ‘We were commenting on how symmetrical her tabby patterns seemed when Joan suddenly noticed the letters.

‘Once somebody points it out, it is obvious – the word stands out a mile.’

The couple, who live with their sons Simon, 28, and Alex, 23, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, also have a seven-year-old cat called Katina.

The Fishbowl Sink Urges You To Conserve... Ooooooooor Kill A Helpless Goldfish

Well here’s a clever way to encourage people to conserve water while they’re washing their hands. As you use the Poor Little Fish Sink, designed by Yan Lu, the water in the fishbowl slowly drains away.

So if you use too much the goldfish will meet an untimely demise. According to Yan the “Poor Little Fish basin offers an emotional way to persuade consumers to think about saving water, by making consumption tangible” though I’m sure there are still a lot of people who would value clean hands over the life of a small fish.

Of course thanks to some clever and hidden plumbing in the base of the sink, the water that comes out of the faucet doesn’t actually come from the fish tank, nor will it ever drain out completely.

And when shut off the water in the bowl does slowly refill so the fish is never in any real danger, though I suspect it might suffer some emotional distress every time its home drains away.

Spill No More: The Spink Coffee Cup Holder

Why do you always seem to spill drinks at the worst possible time? You've got important papers on your desk and then someone or something knocks over your drink and creates a giant mess when you least have time to deal with it. But who doesn't love having a coffee on their desk while they work? Or want to have a water bottle handy?

Whether it's your favourite takeaway coffee or a glass of juice, Spink simply sticks to your table and holds your drink so it can't be knocked over. Made with a shock-resistant shell and a lever-powered suction cup to lock your drink in place, Spink was also designed to be as unique as you. Slip your favourite photo inside it, draw on it with markers, make it yours. Don't give up what you love, have it next to you and Spink will make sure you never spill another drink.

Diameter: 12cm / 4.7"
Total Height: 13.5cm / 5.3"
Weight: 0.37kg / 0.82lb

adidas Originals x Star Wars Fall/Winter 2010 “Super Death Star” Stormtrooper Varsity Jacket

Adidas has decided that stormtroopers are the jocks of the Star Wars universe, and as such they need the proper attire. So they have introduced the Stormtrooper Varsity jacket.

While this may look like a joke, Adidas really plans to release this jacket with its 2010 fall/winter collection. Now you can show off your nerd superiority!

EPL: Arsenal vs Sunderland 1-1

Darren Bent left it late to deny 10-man Arsenal victory at Sunderland with a 95th-minute equaliser.

The England international struck amid a goalmouth scramble as the Black Cats launched one final attack.

Until that point, it looked as though Cesc Fabregas' freak goal would be enough to hand the visitors a hard-fought win.

The Spaniard's 13th-minute block sent Anton Ferdinand's attempted clearance sailing over the head of stranded goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and into the net.

But the Gunners had only themselves to blame after having midfielder Alex Song sent off for a second bookable offence 10 minutes after the break, while substitute Tomas Rosicky skied a 74th-minute penalty wastefully over the bar.

Sunderland have fared well against the Barclays Premier League's big boys in recent times, and claimed the scalp of big-spending Manchester City in their last outing at the Stadium of Light.

But manager Steve Bruce knew that if they were to get the better of the Gunners as they did last season, they would have to be at their best and probably enjoy some good fortune.

He could have no quibbles with their first-half display as they more than made a fight of it against a side who had scored six without reply in the Champions League in midweek.

However, what luck came their way was of the sickeningly bad variety.

The game was 13 minutes old when Fabregas closed down central defender Ferdinand as he prepared to clear.

But even he could not believe his eyes when the ball cannoned back off him and looped in a perfect arc over astonished Mignolet, who was far enough off his line for it to evade him and drop into the empty net.

Bruce's men might have been back on level terms within two minutes when Nedum Onuoha met Jordan Henderson's corner unopposed, but powered his header high over Manuel Almunia's crossbar.

Mignolet had to produce solid saves to deny first Song and then Andrey Arshavin as the Gunners looked to kill the game off, and his team-mates stepped up a gear in the search for an equaliser.

With Henderson and Steed Malbranque harrying in the middle of the field, the visitors were unable to settle into their renowned passing game on a sustained basis, although the service to lone frontman Bent was too often short of the required quality.

However, summer singing Cristian Riveros might have levelled eight minutes before the break when he met Ahmed Elmohamady's cross with a diving header, but under pressure from Bacary Sagna, could not direct his effort on goal.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger found himself in the headlines once again this week after calling for greater protection for his players, although it was the Gunners who picked up the first half's only two bookings with Jack Wilshere and Song both transgressing once too often for referee Phil Dowd.

Danny Welbeck smashed a first-time shot just wide within seconds of the restart, but it was Arsenal who looked the more threatening as the second half unfolded.

Arshavin clipped a 47th-minute Marouane Chamakh cross over the bar and then squandered a gilt-edged chance after Song had picked him out, and Chamakh could not beat Mignolet one on one after being set up by Samir Nasri's fine 52nd-minute pass.

But Sunderland got a break three minutes later when Song, who had been cautioned for a foul on Henderson before the break, picked up a second booking for a challenge on Malbranque and was dismissed.

The home side perhaps should have made their numerical advantage count within three minutes when Henderson squared for Bent inside the penalty area, but he shot uncharacteristically high and wide.

Bruce sent on record signing Asamoah Gyan for Riveros with 26 minutes remaining, but it was the Gunners who went close when Rosicky shot just wide six minutes later at the end of a flowing move.

The Czech should have wrapped up the victory with 16 minutes to play when Elmohamady tripped Nasri inside the box and Mr Dowd pointed to the spot.

However, Rosicky blazed high over from 12 yards to keep Sunderland's hopes alive.

Gyan glanced an 81st-minute header straight at Almunia, who had to get down well to claim Henderson's last-minute half-volley, but salvation arrived deep into added time when Gael Clichy's clearance dropped perfectly for Bent to smash it home from close range.

Now you’re sleeping with power: The Nintendo Sleep System

Could this be the perfect bedding set for the ultimate Nintendo fan? Or will it virtually guarantee you have no player 2? Either way, you’d best be careful not to cheat while using the Nintendo Sleep System, or your game might get erased.

This Ain't a Grandma's Quadricycle!

Want to travel in style? Don't want to just have another expensive luxury sedan? Well, say hello to Tom Wilson's Big Dog, a monster quad bike that uses lawn chairs for seats.

Measuring 11 feet, 4 inches long and 8 feet high, this crazy ride uses go-kart brakes and axles and recycled bike parts to get you on the road. Apparently those outer rims are parts of a drainage pipe, so you know it's nice and sturdy.

Sure, it's pedal powered, so it's not going to go that fast. But with four people all working together, I'll bet you could still get up to a decent clip. And just look at it! You'd certainly be a unique presence out there on the road.

CL: Arsenal vs Braga 6-0

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas scored twice as Arsene Wenger's entertainers handed Champions League newcomers Braga a European masterclass with a 6-0 demolition at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners had chalked up 1,000 Premier League goals under Wenger in the 4-1 rout of Bolton here on Saturday, and continued their fine form as the Portuguese debutants were taken apart by some quite breathtaking, and clinical, football.

Fabregas, who now looks back to his best after helping Spain win the World Cup, opened the scoring from the penalty spot after just eight minutes before a quickfire double from Andrei Arshavin and Marouane Chamakh made it 3-0 by half-time.

Arsenal - unbeaten in their opening four Premier League games and just two points behind leaders Chelsea - kept their foot on the accelerator, with Fabregas heading in number four and substitute Carlos Vela chalking up a late brace.

While sterner tests will lie ahead for Wenger's side, both at home and in Europe, the young Gunners showed again this could just be the season they finally come of age.

Wenger, still with plenty to say about Stuart Attwell's performance in the Premier League win over Bolton, had talked about the different style of European refereeing in the build-up to the match.

However, the Gunners boss will no doubt have been just as unimpressed by Luxembourg official Alain Hamer's early decision not to award what appeared a penalty after Fabregas was bundled over by Paulo Cesar in the opening exchanges.

Arsenal, though, were soon in full flow as Fabregas released Jack Wilshere into the Braga box, only for the youngster to be halted by a marginal offside flag.

The hosts, however, did not have to wait long to take the lead. Fabregas was again the creator, slipping Chamakh ahead of the static Braga backline. The Moroccan, who has impressed since his summer arrival on a free transfer from Bordeaux, sidestepped keeper Felipe, only to be brought crashing down.

The Arsenal captain stepped up to dispatch the resulting penalty - celebrating his first goal of a season which could well have started at Barcelona by kissing the badge in front of the Clock End faithful.

It was almost 2-0 moments later when Arshavin combined with Fabregas to tee up Wilshere, but his close-range shot was well saved.

Braga - nicknamed 'Arsenal do Minho' because the clubs share the same home colours - boasted six Brazilians in their starting XI, although none had a full international cap.

Nevertheless, a team which had knocked out both Celtic and experienced campaigners Sevilla en route to Europe's elite for the first time deserved some respect.

Cesar's deflected effort forced Arsenal keeper Manuel Almunia to make a reaction save, before Alan scampered away down the right ahead of Fabregas but his low cross flew through the six-yard box.

Slowly, Arsenal began to get back on top and it was no surprise when Arshavin made it 2-0 on the half-hour. The Russian had missed some straightforward chances against Bolton, but made no mistake this time when driving an angled shot under the keeper after being played into the left side of the Braga penalty area.

Before the visitors could regroup, they were further behind.

Another sweeping Arsenal move saw the ball worked across field and to the edge of the 18-yard box. Arshavin's chip picked out Chamakh, who played a neat one-two with Wilshere and swept the ball into the net.

The interval offered little respite to Braga, who went 4-0 down at the start of the second half when Fabregas headed in Arshavin's chip to the far post.

The Gunners captain was then denied a hat-trick by the deftest of touches from keeper Felipe and an acrobatic goalline clearance by Moises.

As the hour mark passed, and with one eye on Saturday's trip to Sunderland, Wenger replaced Chamakh and defensive midfielder Alex Song, as Carlos Vela and Denilson came on.

Arsenal remained dominant as Arshavin rattled the base of the post with a fierce angled drive, this time cutting in from the right. The Russian then unselfishly played in Vela, who dispatched a neat chip into the far corner for his second goal in as many games.

Arshavin was also given a break, Emmanuel Eboue coming on for the final 20 minutes, as the Gunners coasted to another impressive victory, with Fabregas setting up Vela to slot home number six five minutes from time.

From the bottom of my heart....

Syawal's here again...

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri...

Maaf Zahir & Batin...

To my beloved wife, family & friends...

EPL: Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers 4-1

Arsenal beat ten-man Bolton 4-1 at Emirates Stadium to keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Laurent Koscielny bundled home his first Arsenal goal after 24 minutes, only for the French defender's poor back header to allow Bolton to equalise just before half-time through Johan Elmander.

Marouane Chamakh headed the hosts back in front, with Gary Cahill then sent off for a tackle from behind on the Moroccan.

Alex Song netted Arsenal's 1,000th Premier League goal under manager Arsene Wenger and substitute Carlos Vela stroked in number four with seven minutes left.

As expected, the home side made all the early running, with captain Cesc Fabregas, who has a fine personal record against Bolton, having a shot blocked after cutting into the right side of the area.

Andrei Arshavin should have made it 1-0 after latching onto a brilliant through ball by Tomas Rosicky, but Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan - making his first Premier League start in place of the suspended Jussi Jaaskelainen - was out quickly to close the Russian down at the edge of the penalty area.

The Czech midfielder then had a go himself, driving an angled shot just over as Arsenal continued to press.

Bolton - who now play a much-changed style under Owen Coyle - found an opening on 12 minutes when a knockdown by former Gunner Fabrice Muamba fell to Kevin Davies, but the striker's shot on the turn was held by Manuel Almunia.

The home side were ahead after 24 minutes, Jack Wilshere's angled chip across the penalty area picked out Fabregas' run at the far post, and his cutback was bundled in by Koscielny following a rebound from Bogdan.

The Hungarian was being kept busy, as a fine passing move ended with Rosicky drilling in a low, angled shot which produced another fine reaction block from the Bolton shot stopper.

Arshavin clipped the side-netting after he just got ahead of Zat Knight before he was again denied on the breakaway, as this time Gretar Steinsson did just enough to put the Russian off balance.

Bolton snatched an equaliser just before half-time following a terrible mix up in the Arsenal defence. Koscielny's backward header was far too soft, leaving Almunia exposed as Lee Chung-Yong darted onto the loose ball. The Korean rounded the goalkeeper, before chipping back across goal, where Elmander headed in at the far post.

The tempo was lacklustre during the opening exchanges of the second half, as both sides knew the next goal would be crucial.

Song hacked away a loose ball in the Arsenal six-yard box before Chamakh burst clear and on to the edge of the Bolton box, but again Bogdan produced a superb save.

However, there was little the Bolton goalkeeper could do moments later when, as the danger was not cleared after the resulting corner, Morocco striker Chamakh headed in Fabregas' cross at the far post to restore Arsenal's lead after 58 minutes.

Koscielny and Davis, jumping in at full pelt, both needed treatment after a nasty clash of heads as they challenged for a ball on the edge of the Arsenal penalty area.

Despite calls for action from referee Attwell, it was Emmanuel Eboue who ended up in the book for protesting.

The Nuneaton official - who famously allowed a "phantom goal'' during a match between Watford and Reading two years ago - then missed what looked liked a foul by Kieran Gibbs on Lee at the edge of the Arsenal box.

Moments later, the 27-year-old official did reach for his back pocket, this time to show Cahill a straight red card after the England international went through the back of Chamakh right in front of the dugout.

The match suddenly developed an edge, as a few hefty challenges went in from both sides, Arsenal substitute Abou Diaby eventually had to be replaced after suffering an injury in a clash with Paul Robinson.

Song made it 3-1 when he collected a cutback from Arshavin to cleverly chip the goalkeeper from a tight angle, before substitute Vela stroked in number four with seven minutes left - and Eboue was denied what looked a penalty when tripped by Muamba.

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I SAW HER STANDING THERE - The Beatles

Well she was just seventeen
You know what I mean
And the way she looked
Was way beyond compare
So how could I dance with another,
Oh, when I saw her standing there

Well she looked at me
and I, I could see
That before too long
I'd fall in love with her
She wouldn't dance with another
Oh, when I saw her standing there

Well my heart went boom
When I crossed that room
And I held her hand in mine

Oh we danced through the night
And we held each other tight
And before too long
I fell in love with her
Now I'll never dance with another
Oh, when I saw her standing there

Well my heart went boom
When I crossed that room
And I held her hand in mine

Oh we danced through the night
And we held each other tight
And before too long
I fell in love with her
Now I'll never dance with another
Oh, when I saw her standing there
Oh, since I saw her standing there
Yeah, well since I saw her standing there

Football Manager 2011 Announced

Again, far from a shock, but Sega have announced the release of this year;s instalement of their exceptionally popular management franchise, creatively titled Football Manager 2011.

I am personally a huge fan of the franchise, and am delighted to hear that, as with every year, the team are trying to add new features in order to bring depth to the game as opposed to just churn out the same version with a new skin and updated database.

Soccer Gaming is hoping to have an official Football Manager correspondant in the next couple of weeks but until that occurs, some of the features you can expect to see in FM 2011 include:

■Real Time Contract Negotiations With Players
■A More Hands On Approach Using Player Agents
■Improved Interaction With Your Board, Staff & Players
■New Training Modes Including A Featured Dubbed ‘Match Preperation;
■Improved 3D Match Engine Including New Stadiums, 100+ New Animations & Floodlit Night Matches

More features will be announced closer to the time, but very snazzy official website http://www.footballmanager.com/ can be visited by clicking the link, and whilst not particularly lending itself to live video action, their is a brieft announcement video highlighting some of the features on that main page.