Daily Distractions: Bad Jobs, Good Design and Ugly Soviet Album Covers

Don't You Dare Complain About Your Job: "Waahhh, my reports didn't format correctly!"  "Waahhh, the conference room is double booked!" Yes, that is devastating, Rick, but at least you're not Sulfur Mining in an Active Volcano.  Speaking of volcanoes—and who isn't—here's one that might remind you of the kick-ass lava-spewer I crafted in fourth grade. Remember that one? Baking soda and vinegar all up in your face? NASA Volcano Image Shows Atmospheric Shockwave.

Site for Sore Eyes: 45 Beautifully Designed Book Covers

More Eye-Soothing Goodness: 50 Amazing Gig Posters Sure to Inspire

Not So Eye-Soothing: Soviet Russian Album Covers:

Warning: Contents May Be Hot! Want to see the largest fusion device on Earth? "During a reaction, nuclear fuels are held away from the walls by electromagnets, and reach temperatures more than ten times hotter than the core of the sun."

That's great nerds, it gets real hot, but what is it good for?

...it's being used as a test bed for a new reactor, ITER, which will generate electricity from fusion, using fuel found in ordinary seawater. Just one cubic kilometre of seawater contains enough deuterium - used as a nuclear fuel by JET - to generate more power than the world's entire oil reserves.

New Favorite Jingle: "Todd, Todd Barry... Todd, Todd Barry!" Rock out to 35 seconds of Todd Barry from the "Tim and Eric" DVD.

Listen: The almighty Ted Leo on The Best Show (also appearance by villainous Brush Man).

Eric is Making a Salad and Busting Out His Ponda Baba Costume: Star Wars Themed Picnics @ The Mann Center?

Do You Love Movies? Doug Benson does. Download his entertaining podcast.

Watch Some Videos: Blooper and TV's Gay Friend Obsession.

U-Stay: Our pal Chris attempted to use U-Haul on his big move, it did not go so well. I've had similar problems with the shady business. Please don't use them, I think they charge extra for a truck with brakes.

Well-Spent $5: The Weakerthans - Live Session on iTunes

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1 Comment(s)

  1. Hahah, I SO am!

    Eric | Jun 24, 2009 | Reply

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