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Casting the Homeless as Pirates?

This is going to sound cruel and mean, but it’s what popped into my head, sorry. The upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean film is casting for pirates that meet this physical description:

authentic-looking scavenger-types 18-60, all ethnicities, especially extreme character types: thin, tall, short, emaciated, odd features, huge nose, eyes, ears, lazy eye, grizzled and wrinkles faces, odd body types, missing limbs, teeth, etc.

Sounds like great job opportunities for some of the Hawaii homeless, right? Come on, admit it. You can picture it can’t you?

That Was Fierce and Unfair on Dancing with the Stars

That was unfair. Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough’s jive on Week 2 of Dancing with the Stars was so fierce, it was scored perfection by Carrie Ann and Bruno. The choreography, Rihanna’s music, the hair – so unfair! Then to top off the performance with leis and shakas?

After this performance, the already high stress level on the show is only going to go up. Edyta’s stressing about another first round exit, Erin Andrews is stressing for perfection, and the stress and disappointment of Chad Ochocinco was palpable in HD.

Who ain’t stressing? Jon Gosselin, that’s who. After Kate’s verbal beatdown of pro partner Tony Dovolani, Jon had to smirk at his antagonists. Sadly, Kate’s in a season packed with talent and dancing success is too far in a short period of time.

Buzz Aldrin is a disruptive force but please, really? It’s painful to watch.

Niecy, Jake, Evan, Shannen are safe and can leave the runway as Heidi Klum would say on Project Runway.

And Pamela Anderson was up to her tricks. Yes, she can actually dance, but it’s her, ahem, intangibles that really infuse a dynamic unlike any other DWTS star. The judges and host Tom Bergeron all lose their minds when Pam is performing on and off the floor.

I’m still working on this week’s favorite DWTS video which is now here!

Continuing to Covet Crumpler

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After looking a more camera bags from Lowepro, Kata, and Crumpler, I keep coming back to the styling of Crumpler.

Yes, all the bags I’ve looked at are perfectly functional, but it’s that bit of pizazz that makes Crumpler coveted (but I’m not talking about their confusing Flash-based web site). Lots of good reviews and recommendations too for Crumpler products and after witnessing the Industry Disgrace, I’m poised to buy an “everyday” bag for my basic camera gear.

Don’t forget that I did get the Lowepro FastPack 250, but with its carrying capacity, it’s not the ideal take everywhere pack. Great for traveling, sure, but not so much for grab and run. I need something smaller and more portable, and Crumpler keeps coming to mind.

Almost Pitied Pacquiao

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Manny Pacquiao almost had me. After hearing about the boxer’s canceled concert in Hawaii, I felt for the poor guy. The Pac Man must be so busy whooping everyone’s butt, running for office in the Philippines, entertaining fans with his vocals, and inspiring his very own Nike kicks.

So there I was, faced with these, the Nike Air Trainer SC 2010 in a special Pac Man colorway.

Do I get them and give Pac Man his props? Alas, I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t justifiably rock the colors of the Philippine nation. So instead, I went with a more traditional white colorway.

Sorry Pac Man.

And how are the Air Trainer SC 2010? Not bad at all, especially when using a Footlocker Friends and Family discount. This is the first shoe I have with FlyWire, and it’s interesting. With the thin FlyWire providing strength and support, there’s less shoe material and weight. The shoe also flexes until you hit the tension of the FlyWire. For whatever reason, I had to get a 0.5 size smaller shoe. The smaller size gave a more lock down fit while my regular size felt too spacious. Something to do with the FlyWire construction?

If you have pity for Pacquiao, be a pal and purchase his Filipino kicks by clicking on the image below.

Digging the Crumpler Industry Disgrace

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Add another accessory to my DSLR Camera Starter Kit. That would be the Crumpler Industry Disgrace neck strap. Yeah, so your DSLR camera comes with a neck strap already, but it sucks. It’s stiff, it’s rough, it cuts into your neck, and when slung over your shoulder, it slides off too easily. Trust your beaten skin, a replacement is in order.

The Industry Disgrace in Brown

That’s where Crumpler’s Industry Disgrace comes in. A little pricey especially if you get a cool urban camo print, but it’s worth the comfort. The Disgrace is softer and comfily padded (yeah, if comfy is a word so is comfily). There’s a real soft neoprene strip right where the weight of the camera meets your neck so instead of the edge of the strap digging into your neck, all you feel is that soft cool padding.

And stylistically done is Crumpler’s name on the underside of the strap, providing grip. Instead of coating the entire underside with grip (for too much traction), only Crumper’s logo-ed name is the grippy part. Nice.

So yeah, get the Industry Disgrace, and you definitely won’t be disgraced wearing it.

Pictorially Shopping for a Wedding Card

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