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British teenager who bought a Sony Playstation 2 on eBay for £95 ($194) got more than he bargained for when he opened the package. Instead of a shiny, happy gaming console, there was a whole heap of euros - €65,400 ($90,000) to be precise—stacked neatly inside. A spokesman for eBay said that the parcel’s contents were “somewhat unusual,” but that they would help the police in any way they could. When the parcel arrived, on March 20, the boy’s parents contacted the Norfolk Constabulary, who are now holding the money under the Proceeds of Crime Act. If the owner does not come forward by September 22, then the family can apply to have the cash returned to them—unless the police apply to hold onto the money for a longer period.

So I got all four wisdom teeth taken out this morning. And let me tell you, it sucks.

Basically I went in there and got nitrus (laughing gas). My arms got numb. It made me a little dizzy, but mostly numb. I was completely aware of what was going though, just a little less observant of the pain.

The had to dig. I’m tellin’ ya. They dug out those teeth. I recall the surgeon pull one out and say “that’s a big, ugly tooth”. The last one was the killer though. They had to keep giving me more topical stuff to numb my gums because it hurt. Turns out the roots on that tooth were slightly curved (well, 90 degrees of a curve, so very curved) which made it come out harder.

I finished and it wouldn’t stop bleeding. Still is a little.

Feels like I’m missing four teeth. Really wierd.

I don’t recommend it.

So yeah, I went home and wept, crying myself to sleep.

I got a job. Basically I originally had an interview at the Peoria Public Lirbary like three weeks ago. I didn’t get hired, but apparently the person who gave me my first interview recommended me to another department. The other department gave me a interview yesterday and hired me on the spot.

Basically I’ll be working in the Arts and Music department on the Main Branch (downtown) of Peoria Public Library on the second floor. It’s the section where people can check out artwork, music, audiobooks and movies. Yup.

So yeah, pretty amazing. Perhaps now I can afford breakfast every once in a while.

The data on over 650,000 users has been leaked from AOL.

The data has been taken down from AOL, but there is at least one mirror site where anyone can download it if they desire.

Much of the data includes personal names, addresses, social security numbers, search data, and more.

There’s some pretty scary search out here. Here’s some of the worse stuff:

17556639 how to kill your wife
17556639 how to kill your wife
17556639 wife killer
17556639 how to kill a wife
17556639 poop
17556639 dead people
17556639 pictures of dead people
17556639 killed people
17556639 dead pictures
17556639 dead pictures
17556639 dead pictures
17556639 murder photo
17556639 steak and cheese
17556639 photo of death
17556639 photo of death
17556639 death
17556639 dead people photos
17556639 photo of dead people
17556639 www.murderdpeople.com
17556639 decapatated photos
17556639 decapatated photos
17556639 car crashes3
17556639 car crashes3
17556639 car crash photo

Other searches included various porn and drug searches.

Okay, I won’t make this list too extensive, but it contains the top 20 or so songs that I enjoy. I would highly recommend each and ever one. I’ll give you the name and artist/band. Just about all of these songs are either “depressing” or “inspirational.” Check one of them out if you have the time - or check all of them out. That’d be sweet.

The Other Side by Smile Empty Soul
Nowhere Kids by Smile Empty Soul
Open Wounds by Skillet
The Thirst is Taking Over by Skillet
You Are My Hope by Skillet
The Shadow Proves the Sunshine by Switchfoot
One Eight Seven (187) by Senses Fail
Rum is For Drinking, Not For Burning by Senses Fail
Buried A Lie by Senses Fail
Early Sunset Over Monroeville by My Chemical Romance
The World is Black by Good Charlotte
Crazy By Simple Plan
Father’s Song by Jonah 33
What About Them by John Reuben
Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day
To My Heart by Flame
Cleanin’ Out My Closet by Eminem
Be My Little Girl by Bowling For Soup
Where is the Love by Black Eyed Peas
It Was Love by The Ambassador
Face Down by The Red Jumpsuit
This Time Imperfect by AFI

Of course, I’m bound to have forgotten something.

If I ever get a tattoo, it’s likely to be something like this:

Basically it’s hidden unless you’re in the dark. It’s sort of like glow in the dark. haha. It actually uses blacklight reactive ink that reacts to UV light. Pretty sweet.

In all reality, I doubt I’d ever get a tattoo. And if I did, it probably be your generic style - but nonetheless, this is still pretty sweet.

Here are some of what I feel will be the besty and most anticipated movies of 2007. Source of info is from First Showing.

10,000 B.C.

Release Date: July 27, 2007
Director: Roland Emmerich
Starring: Steven Strait, Camilla Belle
Synopsis: A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter’s journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.
The Hype: Directed by Emmerich, who’s also done The Patriot, Godzilla, and Independence Day, comes this new prehistoric epic adventure that may be promising.
28 Weeks Later

Release Date: May 11, 2007
Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Starring:
Synopsis: Britain has been emptied. There’s nobody there. It’s completely dead. And six months later the Americans arrive to reboot it back up again. But, of course, something goes wrong.
The Hype: The sequel to the 2003 zombie film 28 Days Later featuring a new director and new screenwriter.

30 Days of Night

Release Date: October 19, 2007
Director: David Slade
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Melissa George
Synopsis: After an Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, it is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires.
The Hype: A freaky vampire thriller coming from the new director behind the indie thriller Hard Candy and featuring Josh Hartnett - sounds… freaky!

The Bourne Ultimatum

Release Date: August 3, 2007
Director: Paul Greengrass
Starring: Matt Damon, Joan Allen
Synopsis: Bourne races to discover the final mysteries of his past while a government agent tries to track him down after a shootout in Moscow.
The Hype: The non-stop Jason Bourne adventure finally reaches a conclusion in what may yet be the best of the Bourne films.

The Chronicles

Release Date: January 19, 2007
Director: David Fincher
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Edwards
Synopsis: Based on the Robert Graysmith books about the real life notorious Zodiac, a serial killer who terrorized San Francisco with a string of seemingly random murders during the 1960s and 1970s.
The Hype: Attendees at test screenings have already made an effort to come out and speak on the internet heralding David Fincher’s post-Fight Club film to be simply an astounding “novel-like” piece in the works.

Evan Almighty

Release Date: June 22, 2007
Director: Tom Shadyac
Starring: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, John Goodman, Wanda Sykes, John Michael Higgins
Synopsis: God contacts Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.
The Hype: The sequel to Bruce Almighty now boasts the hilarious Steve Carell who becomes a modern-day Noah and attempts to build his own ark - could that story line be any better of a comedic plot?!

Ghost Rider

Release Date: February 16, 2007
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Eva Mendes, Sam Elliott, Peter Fonda
Synopsis: Based on the Marvel character, stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hellblazing vigilante, to fight against power hungry Blackheart, the son of the devil himself.
The Hype: One of the great upcoming comic book adaptations in 2007 that will feature some incredible special effects and an amazing performance from Nic Cage. A film not to miss on its February release day!

The Golden Compass

Release Date: November 16, 2007
Director: Chris Weitz
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards
Synopsis: In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.
The Hype: Describe online as possibly the “new” Lord of the Rings, The Golden Compass is an adaptation from a trilogy of fantasy books.

Grind House

Release Date: April 6, 2007
Director: Quentin Tarantino / Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Kurt Russell, Zoe Bell, Rosario Dawson, Jordan Ladd, Rose McGowan
Synopsis: Two 75 minute horror movies written by Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez put together as a two film features. Including fake movie trailers in between both movies.
The Hype: A QT/RR production with two 75 minute films packed into one full-on feature. The first, Planet Terror, a zombie film by Robert Rodriguez. The second, Death Proof, a slasher flick by Tarantino. Distributed in the grungy exploitation film style with dirty reels and fake trailers. Absolutely amazing!

Halo

Release Date: Most Likely 2007
Director:
Starring:
Synopsis: After they crash-land on an artificial ring-world called “Halo”, a marine captain, his surviving marines, and a genetically-and-surgically-enhanced supersoldier called “Master Chief” must find out what the Covenant, the genocidal alien race they are at war with, are looking for on the ring.
The Hype: In coordination (not really) with the likely release of highly anticipated game Halo 3 on Xbox 360 in 2007, the film is sparking the interests of everyone who’s ever played the game - which is just about everyone. Rumors have been rampant about Denzel Washington voicing Master Chief and about Peter Jackson directing, but nothing yet is official.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Release Date: July 13, 2007
Director: David Yates
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Imelda Staunton, George Harris, Helena Bonham Carter
Synopsis: With their warning about Lord Voldemort’s return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts.
The Hype: A new director this time around again, but that doesn’t matter. This next installment in the Harry Potter series will, as always, bring out loads of fangirls (and maybe some fanboys) to cheer again as Harry fights off Voldemort. Another list topper for 2007 guaranteed.

I Am Legend

Release Date: July 2007
Director: Francis Lawrence
Starring: Will Smith
Synopsis: The lone healthy survivor of a biological war faces off against a new breed of nocturnal mutants.
The Hype: Johnny Depp is rumored to play the head vampire in this upcoming vampire film from the director of Constantine.

Monkey’s Paw

Release Date: 2007
Director:
Starring:
Synopsis: A man comes home with an artifact that is rumored to grant any wish… at a price.
The Hype: Although being created as more of a children’s horror film, no one can forget the story of the Monkey’s Paw from their years in grammar school. We’ve all “wished” for a true film adaptation to be made, and here it is (and at what cost?!).

Next

Release Date: 2007
Director: Lee Tamahori
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel
Synopsis: A man who can see into his own future has to avoid capture by a government organization and win the love of a woman who will be the mother of his child.
The Hype: Another Philip K. Dick adaptation (also A Scanner Darkly) that looks to be an incredibly interesting film with Nicolas Cage as the star.

Ocean’s 13

Release Date: June 8, 2007
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Elliott Gould, Ellen Barkin
Synopsis: The continuing criminal exploits of Danny Ocean and his crew of crooks.
The Hype: The entourage cast returns again in what may be the final film in the incredibly successful trilogy of robbery films directed by the legendary Steven Soderbergh. Although Ocean’s 12 didn’t fare overly well, this third installment may be the perfect fit after the great first film and mildly entertaining second film.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

Release Date: May 25, 2007
Director: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Stellan Skarsgård, Geoffrey Rush, Bill Nighy, Chow Yun-Fat
Synopsis: Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle.
The Hype: Likely to be in the very top 3 films of 2007, this is the epic conclusion to the already fantastic adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. The second film ended in a cliffhanger and left everyone yelling for more, and At World’s End will most likely be just as enticing as everyone wants it to be.

Priest

Release Date: August 17, 2007
Director: Andrew Douglas
Starring: Gerard Butler, Steven Strait
Synopsis: A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece.
The Hype: The synopsis itselfs intrigues an eyebrow-raising interest into just what exactly Gerard Butler will be doing as a priest. Originally based on a Japanese comic and directed by the man behind The Amityville Horror, it may find hope.

Shrek 3

Release Date: May 18, 2007
Director: Raman Hui / Chris Miller
Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Rupert Everett, Julie Andrews, John Cleese, Justin Timberlake
Synopsis: When Fiona’s dad dies Shrek is supposed to take the crown but Shrek doesn’t want the responsibility. So Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Puss look for a new King. And so far King Arthur is the best they have.
The Hype: Shrek 2 remains one of the biggest openings for an animated film ever, and has enough of a great following behind it from adults and kids alike to possibly take a top spot in 2007. Either way, the movie will be a must-see that will last for months in the theatre - the same way Shrek 2 was.

Spider-Man 3

Release Date: May 4, 2007
Director: Sam Raimi
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard
Synopsis: A specimen from the moon gives Spider-man new powers and a black suit, while Spider-man must battle the new Green Goblin, Sandman, Venom, and other dangers.
The Hype: The single-handed most anticipated movie of 2007. I don’t even need to explain why this movie alone is enough to make 2007 one of the best year’s ever in movie history.

Sunshine

Release Date: March 16, 2007
Director: Danny Boyle
Starring: Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity, Cillian Murphy
Synopsis: 50 years into the future, the Sun begins to die, and Earth is dying as a result. A team of astronauts are sent to revive the Sun.
The Hype: A sci-fi thriller from the director of 28 Days Later that focuses more on the psychological horror / thriller side of the story than sci-fi elements. From a behind-the-scenes video put out by Danny himself, the movie will certainly captivate all of us and should be an interesting release.

There Will Be Blood

Release Date: 2007
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano
Synopsis: A story about family, greed, religion, and oil, centered around a turn-of-the-century Texas prospector in the early days of the business.
The Hype: An adaptation of a novel by Upton Sinclair and directed by the guy behind Boogie Nights and Magnolia comes this film about family, greed, religion, and oil. May be an epic drama worth its penny when it comes out next year.

Yep. Tis true. Over at Earner’s Forum they held a contest that lasted about a month. I’m number three of five winners.

To be honest, after the contest was stretched to last for a month I almost gave up. I had no intention of spending all my spare time for a month on something like this - but in the last few days before it ended, I decided I might just have a chance. Turns out, I was right. I had a decent combination of “points” - nearly 1000 posts, 1000 points worth of articles, 1 blog post (here) and about 2 referrals. It paid off.

I’m excited about this, yet somehow awkwardly calm.

Anyway, I’m not sure of about how I’m going to use the prize money. The two most valuable prizes, in my opinion, are the $1,000 cash and the niche website which is, in theory, already making money and getting traffic. In time, this should pay off well if I maintain it right.

I suppose with this I’ll either invest the money into my existing sites, particularly my Philosophy Forum. If not that, I’ll invest it into a computer with some decent features that I need.

Anyway, just an update on it. Thank you all.

Last weekend I went out with the family and guess what movie we saw? Ant Bully. Fun fun fun. Surprisingly though, it wasn’t that bad.

Basically it’s about this kid who “picks on” ants, until the ants make him ant-sized. He then most “become an ant” buy fitting in with the ant collony. The movie ends with the boy (still ant sized) and the bugs teaming together to fight the “bel-ze-bug” exterminator.

It was mediocre, but as child animiated movies go, it wasn’t all that bad.

I saw Click a week or two again a few days after it’s release, but haven’t got around to reviewing it until now. All in all, it was a decent movie. At first it will appear like a comedy, which it is, but it is really much more. If you can see past the crude humor and sexual content, it’s really a great movie that has a moral story to it. More or less, it is a drama.

A quick rundown of the show:

Michael Newman, played by Adam Sandler is more or less in a mid-life crisis until he is given a “magic” remote control that can pause, stop, rewind or fast forward time. At first this is a blessing, but turns into a curse in disguise. He takes it for granted, and before he can stop it his life is years and years into the future.

All in all this was a good show that is equally balanced between humor and drama. I would recommend the movie, though I would suggest you wait for it to be out on Video or DVD rather than watch it on the big screen.