Fridays Retro Videos

This Friday, we've asked a few of our staff members to pick out their favorite "retro-video" from the 80's. You guys can submit your faves too and if we can find them, we'll post it. Today only!

Our News Room Chief - Mark chose "Electric Blue" by Icehouse -

Joey from Fierce Graphics wanted to watch "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club -

Our Editor - Jason submitted "Out Of The Blue" by Debbie Gibson -

Monica's pick....."Goody Two Shoes" by Adam Ant -

Finally Lourie picked "
Wild Wild West" by Escape Club -

During the creation of the blog, News Room Chief - Mark decided he wanted a different video posted, but we all eventually agreed that the following video HAD TO BE INCLUDED. We present Oran "Juice" Jones" with "Rain".

Now close your mouth cause you are cold busted!

Britney Spears "Cold As Fire"

Two singles dropped in just as many days? WTF is going on? Well, we have another "come-back" song from Britney Spears, this one is called "Cold As Fire"....and honestly, IT SUX!

Click Here to take a listen over at Perez Hilton.

"Gimme More" is soo much betta!

Joey's Definition of the Day

Retox - To start consuming drugs and alcohol again after a hiatus in an effort to avoid the effects of withdrawl. Most of the time, this gets them many bitches and hoes which they then take back to their crib to bang up the ass.

Britney on her iPhone talking on 3 way to Paris and Lindsey:
"Oh my god yall, I haven't had a drink or a bump since monday and I'm getting the shakes. I'd better retox."

Brown Brothers BBQ

Theres a new restaurant on King Street in Riverside, Brown Brothers BBQ. We popped in last night to check it out and to grab a menu. It smelled GREAT inside and we cant wait to try it out. We are hoping to have a staff meeting there real soon.

One of our readers, Rusty, patronized the eatery and said it was really good.

Britney Spears "Gimme More"

We just listened to Britney Spears' "comeback" single called "Gimme More" and we must say ITS PRETTY DARN GOOD. So much better than we ever expected.

Click Here to take a listen over at Perez Hilton, then let us know what YOU think.

Instructables

We have been playing around on a new DIY site this afternoon and want to pass along this valuable resource to you guys. Instructables has tons of quick and affordable how-to's.

Our favorite at the moment is How To Make A Cellphone Stand Out Of A Business Card. Check it.....

The Face Transformer

This is kinda cool (and creepy at the same time). Check out The Face Transformer. Just upload a photo and it does all the work, you can change to a baby, older adult, Asian, ape-like, anime, etc.

The Editor tried it out and here are the results.....

Original Photo

Asian Jason

Anime Jason

African American Jason

Its All The Rage....

Our friend Michelle in Indiana just told us about a new game that is sweeping the country. CORNHOLE.

Now at first, when asked if we had ever heard of cornhole, we assumed she meant, from Urban Dictionary:

Cornhole -
noun - the hole which corn comes out after one ingests it.
verb - to have rough anal sex with an individual.

"yo...I cornholed that bitch, then I put it in her mouth...she a sluttttt"

But that wasn't what she meant at all. Cornhole is actually:

A game popular in the mid-west consisting of 8 bean bags and 2 boards with holes. The object of the game is to get all 4 of your bean bags in the hole, or on the board. Points are usually involved. In the hole-10, on the board-5, miss-0. Mostly played at tailgate parties and picnics.

Michelle also added that many of the bars in Indiana hold tournaments.

For complete rules, pictures, scoring, etc. Click Here to visit the official American Cornhole Association (ACA) website.

The Office - Summer Vacation

Our favorite show, The Office, starts back up on September 27th. In the meantime, check out this "Summer Vacation" video to see what everyone's been up to during the break.

BANNED!!

After much begging, pleading, and threatening it is with great regret that we must BAN Steven Foster for way too many unexcused absences.

You were warned!

In addition, henceforth....#2 pencils are no longer permitted at staff meetings.

Joey's Definition of the Day

BOBFOC
(Body Off Baywatch, Face Off Cops) - A person who possesses a killer body (most of the time, this gets them many bitches and hoes which they then take back to their crib to bang up the ass) but has a face that only a mother could love.

Check out that bobfoc!

Staff Meeting Pics

The staff meeting at West Inn Cantina was nice. We had a smaller, and more intimate, than usual crowd. Unfortunately one person in particular was not in attendance and they have been warned like 3 times, someone is getting BANNED! But we'll post on that later. For now, we did a "roll-call photoset" (basically instead of the roll sheet, we just took everyones picture for proof of attendance).

08-29-07 Staff Meeting

Separated At Birth

Staff Meeting Tonight

BE THERE!

AArggh Matey

Mayoral candidate Sloan Bashinsky in Key West has a proposal for "cleaning up the homeless". He asserts that Key West should exploit its connection to the infamous sailors of the Caribbean by dressing up its city workers or the homeless as pirates.

We LOVE the idea and wonder if this could also work for Jacksonville? Of course, we don't really have any connection to the sailors of the Caribbean but wouldn't it be fun to walk through downtown and gawk at the pan-handling pirates?

We vote YAY!

Click Here for the full story.

Engrish

As many of you have probably noticed, the First Guaranty Bank on Riverside Avenue is going through a major over-haul. Hopefully they will not be using the same sign artist for the building as they used for the "under construction" sign.

Thanks to Mark, who noticed this while on his way to Casa Dora for lunch.

Maybe we should submit this to our friends over at Engrish.com.

EXPIRED!!!! - No Longer

As we said yesterday, we were going to do another post on Expired Elevator Certificates and this time focus on the Omni downtowns' freight elevator. However, our source reports that an elevator inspector was on the scene yesterday to renew their certification. You JUST missed being called out Omni......we will get you next time.

18 Overlooked Things Everyone Should Bring To College

College classes started up this week and we found this list of "18 Overlooked Things Everyone Should Bring To College" on College & Finance.com.

1. Ear Plugs
2. Flip flops or any type of shower shoe
3. Carrying case for toiletries
4. Plugs, power strips, and adaptors
5. Cleaning supplies
6. Duct Tape
7. Hammer
8. Screwdriver (Phillips and Flathead)
9. Stapler
10. Door hangers/Hooks with adhesive backing/Something to hang stuff on
11. Storage containers/Crates
12. Bottle opener
13. USB Flash Drive
14. Pliers
15. Extra sheets
16. Vitamins
17. Air fresheners
18. Microwave

For explanations on each item Click Here.

Definition of the Day

We have decided to appoint Joey as our "Definition of the Day" writer. Todays term is:

Work Hot - A person that may or may not be hot, but is the most attractive person in the set of people you work with so you lust after him/her. Most of the time, this gets them many bitches and hoes which they then take back to their crib to bang up the ass.

Person 1: So this new girl at your work is she hot?

Person 2: Hell yeah...well I mean she's work hot.

They're Back

Insanely hilarious English duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders (French & Saunders) have a new show starting next month on BBC1. Check out this promotional picture with them as Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears. We cant wait to check out the new show.

No Scrubs

Wow! It looks like Supergirl and Wonder Woman have been living pretty hard lately. After Supergirls 2 year crystal meth binge and Wonder Womans inability to keep up with her overeaters anonymous meetings they decided to get together and remake "No Scrubs" by TLC.

Looks like when youre a has-been, washed up super hero...you dont get the best guys.

Staff Meeting Tomorrow Night

We are back to our old ways for the staff meeting tomorrow night. This time anyone can participate, so come one come all. Its been quite a while since we've all gone to West Inn Cantina together, so we are doing a re-visit.

Definition of the Day

This one is from Joey:

Murdered Out -
When a vehicle has both black paint (preferably flat black) and black wheels. The window tint should also be very dark along with blacked out taillights.
Most of the time, this gets them many bitches and hoes which they then take back to their crib to bang up the ass.

That Benz is truly murdered out man.

Postal Workers Beware

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is sending out REAL one dollar bills to people in the hope that those receiving the money will send it back along with any contribution they wish to add to it....yeah...right.

We would like to go ahead and warn all postal peeps to watch their backs 'cause, certainly, someone is gonna go on a $1 stealing spree!

EXPIRED!!!!

We are starting a new segment on "Elevator Certifications - EXPIRED" because...#1 many of us are deathly afraid of elevators and #2 because we like to get people in trouble.

Our first victim is A1A Ale Works in St. Augustine. Robin just sent us in the proof.

Our next target is a semi-popular hotel in Downtown Jacksonville. We will post about that one as soon as we get the pics.

If you happen to encounter an expired elevator certificate at your place of work, or wherever.....LET US KNOW!!!!!

Welcome To Jacksonville

More "devotionals" from Chris Jones, CEO and Founder of Inspirational Experiences Ministries. Do you guys enjoy the retardation as much as we do?

Devotional #15

Devotional #16

Reminiscing - The Final

The final bloopers reel of ABC 25 News from wayyyyy back in the day has been submitted by Watercooler.

CLICK HERE for Part 1,HERE for Part 2, and HERE for Part 3.

Scandalous

Reports that Senator Larry Craig from Idaho was arrested back in June for "homosexual acts in an airport bathroom" are flooding the internet right now. On August 8th Craig plead GUILTY to misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

Whats most interesting about this story is Senator Craigs' stance on "the issues" as such:

* Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
* Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
* Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
* Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
* Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)

To read more Click Here.

Thanks for the link Rob

Elvis' Guitar

Check out this ebay auction for a Cheeto Shaped Like Elvis Presleys Guitar. The Auction ends in a little over 8 hours.

Thats HOT!

We don't think there's really any explanation for the picture below.

Sunday Brunch - Brick

The Morning After (AKA yesterday) we went to Brick (3585 Saint Johns Ave.) for Sunday Brunch and it was fantastic. Some of the dishes at the table included the Caprese Eggs Benedict, Spinach and Goat Cheese Eggs Benedict, Cuban Panini, and a Caesar Salad. Every single dish got a 5 out of 5 stars. We will definitely be back to Brick for brunch.

08-26-07 Brick Brunch

Sushi & Martini Party

The weekend is sort of a blur, thank goodness we ALL had our cameras in hand. Saturday night was the Fierce Graphics/Jacksonville Confidential "Sushi & Martini Party" and what a freaking blast it was.

As usual, we had to censor our some of the pics from later in the evening. But thanks to Robin & Tom for their shutter skills. Enjoy!

08-25-07

08-25-07 Sushi & Martini Party - Toms Pics

FOUND!

In response to an earlier post, Missing, we have FOUND Soon Hill; she is alive and well and sitting at the bus stop in front of the Wendy's in 5-points.

Many, many thank you's to our news room chief, Mark, for hunting her down and getting her picture this afternoon. We can now call off the manhunt.

Roller Derby - This Sunday

This Sunday, August 26th, is the final home bout for the First Coast Fatales Roller Derby League this season. So come out and support the ladies.

Definition of the Day

From Urban Dictionary:

Stunna - A person who drives around town in nice cars, on dubz, showing off their ice and bling. Most of the time, this gets them many bitches and hoes which they then take back to their crib to bang up the ass.

I'm the numba one stunna up in this beeyatch, an' don't forget it ho!

The Top Ten LEAST Religious Countries

Here in the bible belt I'm sure there are plenty of people who can't believe that this is even fathomable. Yes First Baptist Church there are actually huge masses of people who do not believe in "God". Here a list of the Top Ten from Gadling:

1. Sweden (up to 85% non-believer, atheist, agnostic)
2. Vietnam
3. Denmark
4. Norway
5. Japan
6. Czech Republic
7. Finland
8. France
9. South Korea
10. Estonia (up to 49% non-believer, atheist, agnostic)

Talk About Retro

According to Variety, NBC is bringing back American Gladiators. AWESOME!!!!

Friday Retrospective : Olivia Newton-John

Its Friday and we are loving Olivia Newton-John right now. So we are going to post some of our favorite videos of hers for you to reacquaint yourselves with. Enjoy!

Xanadu

Magic

Twist Of Fate

Physical

A Little More Love

New Annie Lennox - Sing

Check out this song, "Sing", by Annie Lennox and featuring Madonna and Shakira (as backup) to benefit the implementation of a Mother To Child Transmission Prevention Program.

Unfortunately the only video we could find so far for the song was posted by a Shakira fanatic - hence the 500 photos of her on the slideshow.

Shattered Dreams

Well, it seems as though Entertainment Weekly - Canada erroneously reported that Madonna and Justin Timberlake will be performing at the MTV VMA's.

Justin Timberlake informed Access Hollywood that it was all just a rumor.

Of course, we are still hoping that Justin is just trying to throw us all off the scent and won't be surprised if the duet does, in fact, occur on September 9th.

Jacksonville Confidential - On The Scene

Last night at Pizza Palace on the Park we had the pleasure of being eyewitnesses to a drunken disorderly arrest. The best way we can think of to describe the event to you is to post this conversation (with the names of the participants withheld) between two JC staff members via AIM this morning. Pics and Vids to follow.

The Arrest

The Videos

Staff Meeting Pics

We went back to Pizza Palace on the Park after a rather long hiatus for our "Special Session Staff Meeting" last night and let us just tell you...thank goodness we did, but we will get to that on another post. For now, enjoy the pics from last night.

We had an array of salads, breads, calzones, pizzas, and of course beer! It was all fantastic!

08-22-07 Staff Meeting

In Related News.......

Happy Birthday to the McDonalds Big Mac. It turns 40 today.

Thanks for the heads up Robin.

They're Lovin' It!

We posted the blog yesterday about the new McDonalds' Iced Coffee's and this morning Robin decided to try one out for himself.

Robin's review of the vanilla iced coffee, "Absolutely Delicious!"

Go out and try one for yourself....just one questions to McDonalds; Why no Mocha?

Staff Meeting - Special Session - Tonight!

Oh No She Didn't!

How Charming! Our favorite cast member (and winner) of VH1's Charm School has a nasty picture circulating around the net. Here's a pic of Saaphyri as you probably remember her from the show....

And now shes gone and ruined her stellar reputation......

So much for Mo'Niques teachings.