April 29, 2008 by traveler.

Can’t talk…gotta help Niko make his way through Liberty City. Actually, why are you reading this post? Shouldn’t you be playing GTA IV too? On a related note, this blog will be on a one-month hiatus. =P

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April 29, 2008 by traveler.

I was browsing cufflinks.com and found some more cool stuff. These turntable cufflinks are fantastic. But…I’m thinking that there is something missing. If you really want to drive the point home, you need to put the cufflinks together with one of my all-time favorite watches. The Flud Tableturns watch (with steel band, of course), shows your love and is great for semi-formal occasions.

The ‘record’ part of the watch has grooves cut into it which reflect light beautifully. This watch is guaranteed to turn heads. If you want to go with a lower-profile look, you might prefer the 33 1/3rd. This watch has a circular shape and features just the record and platter.

Visit Flud Wathes’ Where to Buy page for more info, or check out some of their other watches.

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April 27, 2008 by traveler.

Gama-Go’s Photo Royale wrapped a few days ago. You can check out the Flickr page for all the entries. The winning picture shows the Gama-Go Yeti running with the bulls. Congrats, douglasspics! There are tons of amazing images in this Flickr pool, but one in particular grabbed my attention. This image from Yeti Set Go shows a sweet Gama-Go quilt that would look great in my room.

Speaking of things that would look good in my room, check out new spring ‘08 must-haves at Gama-Go’s photostream. You can contribute to their upcoming store by purchasing hoodies and more. For store updates and the latest Gama-Go news, swing by their blog.

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April 26, 2008 by traveler.

No way!!! Kotaku.com has a great page highlighting some crazy wii cufflinks from Cufflinks.com. For only $150 (ouch), a pair can be yours. These cufflinks are ‘reversible,’ too- a wiimote on one side and a nunchuk on the other. For more info, check out the product page.

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April 26, 2008 by traveler.

New Zealand’s fourth most popular folk parody duo has finally released their full album after a teaser EP, DVD, and many months after Season 1 ended. Why the long wait? Sounds like classic Murray mismanagement to me. In any case, this album will satisfy your Conchord craving.

The Good
As fans of the show already know, the songs on this album are fantastic. There are so many great tracks, it is really hard to choose a favorite. I love Foux de Fafa for its lyrics from an ‘Intro to French’ textbook, The Prince of Parties (with its Eastern vibe), The Most Beautiful Girl [In the Room] (the most qualified love song ever) and so many others. If I have to pick a favorite, though, it would have to be Bowie. Every lyric is whip-smart, and Jermaine’s impression is spot-on. You can preview these songs on iTunes or Amazon. FoC’s MySpace page has a few tracks also (but not Bowie). The best thing about Flight of the Conchords’ music is that their parody is also musically solid. Their songs are well-written and have terrific melodies.

The Bad
The album is filled with tracks from the show, but there are a few songs from the show that didn’t make it. What happened to If You’re Into It and Crying? Gotta get the EP for those tracks. Actually, I was expecting something more along the lines of the EP- songs you already know & love, plus a few other treats like live versions. This album could have been better if it included extras like Bret’s ‘angry dance’ instrumental, Who Wants to Rock the Party with Jermaine accompanied by cassette tape, and the Crazy Dogggz (arf arf).

The Verdict
Despite this album’s omissions, it is a must-buy for fans of the show and fans of comedy alike. This is an album you will play for friends, and perhaps it will convince a few people to join Mel’s fan club. Pick up your copy today, and check FoC’s MySpace Page for the band’s summer tour dates.

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April 22, 2008 by traveler.

Since I’ll probably be talking about this little troublemaker a lot, I figured I would upload a pic.

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April 22, 2008 by traveler.

So what am I doing for Earth Day?  Trying to conserve resources by teaching my puppy to (finally) water the trees outside instead of the carpet inside.  He’s bound to learn one of these days.  The environment deserves more than some annual lip-service, though.  I should do something good everyday.  Tomorrow I’ll put a recycling bumper sticker on my Hummer.  

Hmm…  For some better ideas, check out this page: 
http://www.wikihow.com/Save-the-Environment-at-Home 

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April 19, 2008 by traveler.

Welcome to the Outta Left Field blog.  Keep an eye out- more posts are on the way.  

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