Things

Here at simsisms, we occasionally like to riff on things tat come to mind. So, here is our latest evaluation of things.

Things that rock and are cool.

1) John Mayer's cover of "Free Falling


If this song doesn't make you want to drop what you're doing and head to Los Angeles than there is something wrong with you. By the way, I'd about sell my soul for a Baja Bud chicken Burrito right now. Los Angeles, it's been too long.

2) Dark Knight, on IMAX.

Everything you've heard is true. This movie absolutely rules. Heath Ledger is every bit as terrifying as you have heard. He creates one of the most convincing and scary psychos ever to appear on screen. He is essentially playing the devil and it is captivating. One thing is for sure, you will never forget the Joker's magic trick.

Equally as good is Aaron Eckhart as the film's tragic hero. His role is less hammy than Ledger's but his performance is every bit as good if not better. Sadly, it will probably be overshadowed by the Joker. Make no mistake, Eckhart is just as good and his fall is just as important to the movie as the mad anarchist terrorizing Gotham.

By the way, if you thought the Joker was terrifying on a normal movie screen, try watching it on IMAX screen. Some of the sequences were shot specifically for IMAX and the visuals are astounding. The audio is intense too. There were times when I thought the bass was going to literally tear the theater apart. See this movie in IMAX if you can.

3) Keane's cover of Dirtylicious. (A little NSFW)


There's nothing like a mellow British band to show how stupid dirty rap songs are.

4) As long as I am dumping covers of great songs, here's the White Stripes 2004 grammy performance. They start with Seven Nation army and finish with a killer cover of "Death Letter" by Son House. I've been a huge Stripes fan ever since I saw this and this clip just gives you a small idea of how awesome the White Stripes are (they are one of the best bands in the world not named the Flaming Lips).



5) http://repairpal.com/

Ever wonder if you ere getting royally screwed on your auto repairs? This site tells you what your auto repairs should be costing you.

6) Blogs

Some friends have recently joined the blogging club, or appeared on the simsisms blogging radar. Here at simsisms we are always flogging things the things we love so we strongly encourage you to check out the following blogs.

Candice's blog: http://candicelynn.blogspot.com/

Sterling's Blog: http://fragmentaryblue.wordpress.com/

Travis' Blog: http://tringger.wordpress.com/

Travis also started a blog dedicated to cycling in Utah Valley. If you are a fan of cycling, check it out. http://bikeuv.org/

7) Great article on why athletes who are paid a fortune often go broke

http://www.briancuban.com/why-athletes-go-broke/

8) Anyone who opposes ethanol.



I can't emphasize this enough, Ethanol is a garbage product. IT IS A SCAM!!! It sickens me that neither presidential candidate is talking seriously about overturning the ethanol mandate to help lower food prices and put more money in your wallet. How is it that in an election where the economy is the central issue, neither candidate seems to have any plan to do anything about the economy. How is it that things that seem very clear to pretty much anyone with a brain (increase the use of natural gas, ditch ethanol, set up a bond fun to save some of the sub-prime mortgage fallout) are not being talked about by the two men who are going to lead this country?

9) Dave Ramsey talking about some of the myths surrounding debt and why it is a better idea to pay off your mortgage than investing the money. (audio only)



10) No discussion of cool things would be complete if we didn't post this clip again.



Apologies for a clip heavy post. Also, thank you all who offered nice comments on last weeks pics. No, I was not showing off, but thanks for suggesting I had a stomach worth showing off, even if it's not true. It provided a much needed ego boost. Ever since I grew the beard girls have quit whistling at me while I run and my confidence has suffered.

That's it for this post; See ya all later.

PS-Still no pics?