Brian McKinney

KU sneaks into a BCS bowl

Monday, December 03, 2007

KU, who has a strength of schedule of 109 out of 119 division I teams, who hasn't beat a team that is getting a single vote in the AP poll, is going to a BCS bowl. By the way, the only team that beat them, the team with a higher ranking in every poll, is going to a second-tier bowl.

How to absolutely rule on double guitar

Friday, November 16, 2007

Tape from circa 1985 of some guy explaining his dual guitar technique. It's probably not fair to look back at this dude and laugh at him, but I had to laugh at this.

Holy crap! The Django book is done...

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Looks like they've finally called a wrap on the Django book. I've been seriously checking Amazon every two weeks for the last year for updates on this. Kudos to Adrian and Jacob for finishing this up.

Prince wants even less fans

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Apparently, prince is attempting to piss off his own waning fan base by suing them for putting pictures of their prince tattoos on their website. Like having a tattoo of prince on your body isn't punishment enough.

Help find some guy's passing glance

Monday, November 05, 2007

Guy sees girl on subway. Heart melts. She slips away. He starts an Internet campaign to find her.

Ninja parade slips through town unnoticed

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Wow, this is really incredible. Ninjas take time from their busy schedules of awesomeness to put on a parade for all the little folks.

Radiohead lets you decide how much their new record costs

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

For years, major record labels have relied on their distribution monopoly to exact 10 dollars for every 1 dollar the artist actually gets on the sale of a recording. Big acts are turning the table on them by using the internet to distribute their music, relying on their already large fan base to support them by paying a small price for their music.

Ozzy Practice Session Gone Horribly Wrong

Monday, October 08, 2007

This had me rolling all weekend. My buddy D-berg showed me this on Saturday night, and I couldn't stop laughing. Genius.

Karate lessons give child self-confidence to quit karate

Thursday, October 04, 2007

Wow. Talk about the triumph of the human spirit. This kid hates Karate, but goes until it gives him the confidence to tell his parents he isn't going anymore.

Kevin Costner starts a band

Monday, October 01, 2007

Kevin Costner, in an apparent effort to destroy any remnants of his acting career, has decided to form a rock band. Yes, it is as bad as you think it is, and that is saying something.

Quite Possibly the Most Ridiculous Cartoon Ever

Monday, September 24, 2007

I was browsing around and found this somehow. This is the lamest premise for a cartoon ever, and I can't believe this thing actually got made. If you've ever seen that Simpsons episode about Poochie the dog, the making of this cartoon had to have happened exactly like that.

Crazy Missouri police officer

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

I saw this and it totally freaked me out. This guy gets investigated by a police officer for "Suspicious activity", and the officer freaks out and threatens to come up with "nine things" that he will arrest the guy for. He then proceeds to threaten to take the guy to jail to "prove that I am right and you are wrong".

Suprisingly accurate movie predicting the Internet

Monday, September 10, 2007

Interesting clip from 1967 that fairly accurately predicts our online activities. I guess sometimes these predictions come true.

Apple introduces new iPods, drops price on iPhone

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Ok, now I am really ticked at AT&T. Apple goes for the holiday pricedrop, and I have my creditcard out, fingers on the keyboard, ready to buy myself a new iPhone...and they still don't offer service in my hometown. Guess it's time to move.

Really Odd Zune Ad

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

With marketing like this, who needs an iPod?

Teen unlocks iPhone

Friday, August 24, 2007

I'm currently waiting on the iPhone. I'm for sure going to get one, but AT&T doesn't offer service in my hometown yet. As soon as they do, you can color me tickled pink. I'm not going to go as far as installing a crack or anything, but this is an interesting development.

Week in Pictures

Friday, August 24, 2007

I know, I know. Linking to MSN is really lame. However, my girlfriend showed me 'The week in pictures' feature they do and it is cool. Trust me.

Interesting Home Price Data

Thursday, August 23, 2007

This article isn't any particular revelation, but an interesting summarization of the data I've seen on house prices. Personally, everytime my girlfriend watches one of those HGTV shows where the Real Estate agent tells the middle-aged couple 'Today, I would sell your house for....$800,000 more than you bought it for just two years ago!!", it makes me cringe.

Mac sales growing due to iPhone popularity

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

In my opinion, Macs are the greatest. I'm glad to see more people adopting them. Interesting effect from the sale/popularity of iPhone.

Adobe launches new high res video compatible flash

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

This is pretty cool. I've been wanting to do some projects that involve flash video because they are really pushing the envelope and doing some cool stuff.

Cool guitar clip

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

This guy is apparently from just around the corner in Topeka, Kansas. This is kind of a laid back tune, but he clearly has some monster skills. My buddy Brian sent me the link and noted that this guy won third place (cough) at the national fingerstyle guitar championships at the Walnut Valley festival in Winfield last year.

Google CEO defines Web 3.0

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Interesting view on Web 3.0 from Google CEO. Most people don't even know what Web 2.0 is, and if they do, they are likely to argue amoung themselves about what it means.

All the old Showbiz Pizza gang are now into hiphop

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

This was really weird. I used to go to Showbiz pizza all the time when I was a kid, and I loved the robots. Now I just need to track down someone who'll sell these to me...

Fionn Regan video

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

I just got this album from iTunes. I am really digging it. This is a video from the album called "Be good or be gone". Very interesting idea for a video, and watch closely to notice part of the video is filmed at the butcher shop that Nick Drake stood in front of for some of his most famous pictures.

Scene Stealers movie reviews

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

I stumbled upon this web site while watching a video from local band Dead Girls Ruin Everything. Eric Melin's movie reviews have been a favorite of mine ever since I started seeing them online via Ultimate Fake Book's website. I especially recommend the review of Apocalypto.

Top five things Jeff Croft will miss about Lawrence

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Jeff Croft is one of the more notable web developers in the midwest. Here he outlines 5 things he'll miss as he's moving from Lawrence to Seattle. It's all the little things...

I've never seen any music video like this

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Continuing the music video theme. Check this one out. Absolutely ridiculous.

CN Jeans

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

This is exactly what I need, in case some punks try to mess with me.

Total badass turns down 5 billion dollars

Sunday, July 15, 2007

This guy turns down 5 billion dollars to honor his families' heritage. I can't even describe how much respect I have for this person, what a total badass.

Best time to buy everything

Thursday, July 12, 2007

I'm thinking over buying a new car. I happened upon this quality article.

ESPN to televise rock paper scissors

Monday, July 09, 2007

I'm pretty sure this isn't a joke. Well, what I mean is an intentional joke.

Crazy powerline maintenance

Friday, July 06, 2007

This is some crazy stuff that I never even know went on. Hats off to these guys for keeping the juice flowing, but damn, I'd be super freaked out to do something like this.

Dueling banjos

Friday, July 06, 2007

Who could forget this classic scene from Deliverance? This clip features some sweet banjo pickin' from a very odd looking kid.

Video from new Transformers movie soundtrack

Thursday, July 05, 2007

This is a pretty cool music video that recently got released, I guess it is a song off of the soundtrack...

Most ridiculous shirt to wear to a 4th of July parade

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Guess who I'm talking about...

One of the best reasons I've ever seen for quiting guitar

Monday, July 02, 2007

I've never wanted to quit playing guitar more than after watching this video. I hate the Internet.

Steven Colbert reviews iPhone

Friday, June 29, 2007

The Colbert Report's review of the iPhone, surprisingly negative.

Record industry in turmoil

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Interesting, if not obvious read from Rolling Stone. Although they make the case that record companies weren't total idiots for passing up a deal with Napster, I have to disagree.

First guy in line for iPhone

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

This is pretty funny/interesting. These two guys that obviously have a lot of time on their hands are already camping out in NY for an iPhone. The best part is at the end when he asks him about his job and having a girlfriend...

You've got the touch!

Monday, June 25, 2007

My buddy Kevin sent this to me, a classic scene from Boogie Nights, you've got to love youtube, especially when you've got "the touch"!

Cool Music Video (for reals this time)

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Bat For Lashes video that I am totally obsessed with. I don't know, there's just something cool about it.

Chong Tells it Like it is

Thursday, June 14, 2007

This was freaking awesome. Tommy Chong lets MSN have it about their absolutely shameless coverage of Paris Hilton.

The Doobies - 1975

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

This concert is very smooth, despite its' 100% pre-McDonald grooves. Most people probably have no idea what I am talking about. If you have any interest in smooth music, check out this Doobies concert from 1975.

Interesting read on typography for Apple and Microsoft platforms

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Nice write up comparing Apple's font smoothing to Microsoft's font-smoothing.

Safari for Windows

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Ok, anyone who is using IE or Firefox on Windows should give this a spin. From a design point of view, one of the things that is absolutely fantabulous about Safari is the font smoothing. Even a non-designer can spot the difference, and I think it makes the browsing experience much better.

Web development for the iPhone

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

I pretty much agree with the sentiments in this article. It would be interesting to build an iPhone app, but to really have some cool stuff on there you've got to release an sdk.

Crash Test Dummies

Monday, June 11, 2007

This is actually kind of cool. Consumer reports posted video of over 150 vehicle's crash test results. Interesting and freaky.

Week in Pictures

Friday, June 08, 2007

This is a weekly thing they do on MSN. Ami is obsessed with it. There usually are some pretty interesting pictures in here, check it out.

The most important video. Ever.

Thursday, June 07, 2007

I don't usually post anything too serious on here, but this video was truely moving. I felt compelled to post this, because it made a big difference in my life and I really want to share that experience with others.

Spelling Bee Champ and Insane Dweeb

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

This kid just won a spelling bee and gets interviewed on CNN, so he decides to be an unbelievable a-hole to the lady interviewing him. The lady that had to make it through this excruciating interview deserves a raise.

Interesting Explanation of Audio Compression

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

This is an interesting illustration of the compression used in modern recordings. I think this is exaggerated a bit to make the point, but it is a good point and one worth knowing about.

Apple Releases New Macbook Pros

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Apple comes out with an update to their Macbook Pro line. A couple of interesting specs: Faster Ram up to 4 GB, LED backlit display. The LED backlit display is particularly interesting, I am thinking this would have a noticable effect on battery life.

Microsoft releases "Surface"

Friday, June 01, 2007

Microsoft has released a new product that is pretty ambitious. Some people think it is really cool, but I am more of a wait and see on this one. Microsofty has a history of releasing "cool" products that they have to create a market for. Until Auntie Mae's has tables that are made out of these things, I call BS.

Shakira covers Acca Dacca's Black in Black

Thursday, May 31, 2007

I can't even believe this. No wait, I can. This really irks me. Only a handful of people on this planet should be legally allowed to cover AC/DC. Cool game to play: start this video and see how long it takes you to want to stab yourself in the ears and eyes, until you can no longer feel the true pain of this pathetic attempt to "re-work" a brilliant song.

Classic Mr. Show

Monday, May 21, 2007

I used to watch Mr. Show all of the time. This is a classic sketch from the show, about a chance meeting with a twist.

Kevin Rose - Bold and Daring

Friday, May 04, 2007

All the internet hubub over the last couple of days is about a hex code can be used to unlock HDDVDs that was published on a bajillion web sites. Several users posted the code on Digg.com, Digg was promptly ordered to remove said code or face legal action. They left it up. This is an incredibly gutsy move on Kevin Rose's part, as he is going up against some major big business.

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