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Iron Penis
This seems like the kind of thing that should have one of those, “trained professionals, don’t try this at home” kiind of disclaimers.
On a side-note, could VidMax come up with an uglier player. I thought YouTube was bad.
VidMax Link | via Random Good Stuff
The Idea Generator

Have you been wanting to invent the next big thing, but just haven’t come up with a winning idea? The Idea Generator is exactly what you need. You can adjust the words individually, or just hit the center button and have ideas handed to you.
Looks like I’ll be making a “scary rubber animal”. You’d buy that, right?
via NotCot
Lego Leia?

I think this is hilarious! I had no idea that Lego actually made a Slave-Girl Princess Leia figure. I’m actually pretty surprised that Lego went as far as to paint cleavage on her.
Ninja’s Ultimate Movie Pitch
I watched this back when it first came out and thought it was hilarious. I meant to post it here, but totally forgot about it until I saw it again on Laughing Squid today.
It starts out a little slow, but gets better and better.
Giant Lego Man Found in Sea

“Staff at a drinks stand in the Netherlands resort of Zandvoort were amazed to find a 2.5-meter (8-foot) Lego man washed up on the beach Tuesday. It was rescued from the water and placed upright on the beach, to the delight of children. Nobody had any idea where the smiling Lego figure had come from, but there was speculation it might have come over from England, while suspicious pundits on the Web site Reddit feared it might be a Trojan horse “full of small Lego people about to attack Holland.” However the ungrammatical slogan on the figure’s chest, “No real than you are,” led via a Google search to www.egoleonard.com, a Dutch Web site which appears to belong to an artist or art collective. Perhaps the mysterious figure is just another work of environmental art.”
via Swissmiss
Spock, Kirk, and Nine Inch Nails
YouTube Link
Alien Abduction Lamp

I oh so want this Alien Abduction Lamp. Unfortunately, it’s not quite available yet, and Anne Marie would probably go nuts if I tried to bring it into our house. But, I can dream, right?
via Geekology
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Quickies
# Intego warns against MacGuard malware
Apparently, Macintosh antivirus software, MacGuard, is actually malware. Don't install it! Read more at Macworld.com.
# 3G iPhone USB Power Adapter Recall
Apple has found a defect in the new ultra-compact USB power adapter that ships with 3G iPhones. They're offering free exchanges starting 10/10/2008. LINK
# Free Macworld SF 2009 Expo Passes
Macworld San Francisco 2009 will be held on January 5th-9th. You can get free Exhibit-Only passes when registering if you use promo code, MKA31884, before 9/26/2008.
# Adobe Releases Lightroom 2
Yay! Adobe released Lightroom 2 this morning. I'm a big fan of Lightroom and this version offers some welcome enhancements. An upgrade will cost you $99. Regular price is still $299.
If you want a guided tour, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) has produced a whole series of videos outlining the new features. You can see them here.
# Get the most out of your Macbook battery
Apple has posted a Quick Tip video on optimizing battery performance of your Macbook or Macbook Pro.
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