Bear Ear Hat

My first hat project came out nice.  Here's Penny modeling her bear ear hat.  Someone told her it looked like Mickey Mouse... unintended but cute either way.  Least I think so... :)

I have no clue why I found this so funny last night.

Burger Bear

Someone is obsessed with their burger toy.

Bear says, "Who me? Not I!"

"Oh yes!  Burgerrrrr!"

No segregation here at Loft

Yes the tree is real!

Sol's Buster Keaton Hat

This video went viral the other day Audrey and I couldn't stop laughing.

Shhhh

Maybe they won't find me in here...

Santa Paws

PY and MM make it to the Mall for Santa Paws.  Penny look at the camera!  The squeaky toy is for Bear!  Hehehe.

Guess We Should Call It “Chink-fil-A”: Chick-fil-A Employee Dubs Asian Patrons “Ching” And “Chong”

Buddhist teachings say that you should not give in to others' hate of you, since therefore you will be fueling their hatred. I'm sure that's not exactly how it's said but you get the gist of it but stuff like this pisses me off. Personally I think it's the resentment they have towards our success here in America. That we as immigrant people can come here, barely speak the language and yet excel, be prosperous. Maybe one day when she finally makes it to manager of the joint and reaches her maximum potential she will realize what just a little bit of hard work can get her. Either that or just forever be the dumb check out girl who can barely spell and needs pictures on the register in order to use it. Check your change people, she probably can't count to ten either.

Re-posted from Disgrasian.

Guess We Should Call It “Chink-fil-A”: Chick-fil-A Employee Dubs Asian Patrons “Ching” And “Chong”:

I used to love Chick-fil-A growing up. That simple chicken sandwich, with its yellow mustard and sliced pickles and nothing else in the way of adornments, those hefty waffle fries, the samples they used to give out while you were walking by in the mall..it was a cut above all the other fast food chains.

The chicken sandwiches are still tasty, so I’m told, but everything else about the company has become increasingly unpalatable. The company actively hates gays and gay marriage, donating nearly $2 million to anti-gay groups in 2009. It’s also no friend to the little guy. The company’s currently suing Bo Muller-Moore, a Vermont folk artist, for trademark infringement because Muller-Moore has been selling t-shirts since 2000 that say “Eat More Kale,” which Chick-fil-A contends too closely resembles its intentionally-misspelled trademark “Eat Mor Chikin.”

And now this: on a recent trip to the Irvine, CA Chick-fil-A location, two Asian students were rung up as “Ching” and “Chong” by a “team member” named Lia.

An argument could be made that this was only an isolated act of prejudice made by one Chick-fil-A employee, but the fact is, Chick-fil-A is renowned for rigorously vetting its employees so that hires reflect the company’s “values.” Forbes reported in 2007 that a training manager for the chain went through 17 job interviews before he was hired, and this was only after he was rejected a first time, after 7 interviews. Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy said in the same profile:

“You don’t have to be a Christian to work at Chick-fil-A, but we ask you to base your business on biblical principles because they work.”

So if Lia is the kind of employee Chick-fil-A believes reflects its own principles, then it’s safe to say that the only thing the chicken joint’s serving up these days is a big, fat, juicy bullshit sandwich.

[via Angry Asian Man]

UPDATE: Chick-fil-A’s issued a statement addressing this incident and confirming that Lia’s been fired. In the statement, the company chalks up their ex-employee’s behavior to “immaturity, failed judgment, and human error.” The company maintained that it still hates gays, however, but will continue to be happy to serve them in their restaurants.*

*The last part of this statement was not actually made by the company, though it’s presumed true.

USB Toast Handwarmers

Ha! These are so cute!

I would totally get that if I actually worked in an office that I would use a computer.

USB Toast Handwarmers:

I know that some of us absolutely loathe the winter simply because the cold as well as gloomy weather tend to get you down, leaving you depressed even when everything else in your life is peaches and cream. Well, the $24.99 USB Toast Handwarmers is a surefire way of carving a smile on your face – after all, it will not only keep your two hands nice and warm (toasty, get it?), they are also cute as a button to look at with a printed smiley on each toast.

Squishy, soft and adorable, all you need to do is find the nearest unused USB port, plug them in and switch them on, and you’re good to go. It takes just mere moments to keep your hands nice and warm, and contrary to popular belief, you are still able to type while wearing them. As long as your hands are not too large, they ought to be able to fit, since the toast measures a rather generous 5.5″ x 5.5″. I would say that it is advisable to make sure you remember this pair is hooked up to a USB port, as forgetting that fact and getting up suddenly to walk to the loo or water cooler might see them being yanked away by force, which is not a pretty sight for any connected device.

Origami Baby Stroller can fold by itself

Origami Baby Stroller can fold by itself:

In Up in the Air, George Clooney advises his protege not to follow someone with a stroller through airport security, as he has “never seen a stroller that has taken less than thirty minutes to take down”. That is an exaggeration, but as someone who once purchased a folding stroller, that is about how long it took me to learn how to fold one.

Fortunately, the 4moms Shop has come up with a way to do a self-folding stroller that transforms in a way reminiscent of The Transformers. There is a video after the jump, and I am surprised that I don’t hear the wha-chut-chat sounds of transforming from the old cartoon that made their way into the Michael Bay movies.

By the way, this is more than just the first power-folding stroller, as it has its own power. This helps you charge your cellular phone, as well as count your miles. It also has daytime running lights, pathway lights for low-light conditions, and even sensors that can detect when a child is in the seat.

This Origami stroller is “everything a stroller should be”, and I can help but agree. However, this will cost you, a lot. Only rich parents can afford it at $849.

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Mike Birbiglia: Illiterate People

Mike Birbiglia: Illiterate People: I shouldn't say bad stuff about illiterate people, though. I should write it.

Bionic contact lens sends emails right to your eyes

This reminds me of the Futurama episode where they implant the phone in your eye....

Bionic contact lens sends emails right to your eyes:

I myself am still rather apprehensive when it comes to wearing a pair of contact lenses, as I still feel that there is something in there which I just need to remove. I guess it will take some time to get used to it compared to those who have worn contacts since time immemorial, but here is a cool idea – what if the contact lens of the future is injected with technology that we never would have thought existed? I’m talking about a pair of bionic contact lens that is capable of projecting emails before your very eyes.

Yes sir, the whole idea of this particular pair of contact lenses is to stream real-time information right to the front of your eyes, and initial tests in animal trials have proved successful according to the scientists behind the project. Imagine wearing your contact lens and reading floating texts as well as e-mails that fly into your inbox without missing a beat, or perhaps even augmenting your sight using computer-generated images just like in the movie Terminator.

So far, early tests point towards this device being safe and feasible – although I am quite sure that folks at the University of Washington in Seattle will still need to run a battery of further tests to make sure it is really good to go across a wide spectrum of users. Of course, one of the biggest headaches with this project would be to locate a decent power source – something that has yet to be discovered.

At the moment, this crude prototype device will work only if it remains within centimetres of the wireless battery from where it draws its power from, and the microcircuitry within is only enough for a single light-emitting diode (LED) – guess that isn’t good enough to play games on it just yet, far from it in fact. I can’t wait to see further advancements made in this area, and who knows, it might just elevate video gaming to a totally different level.

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Amoeba Modular USB Drive keeps private things private

This IS a cool idea.... because you never know.

Amoeba Modular USB Drive keeps private things private:

This is a clever concept from designer Hyunsoo Song, which is basically a USB stick with a number of different modules. The idea is that people use their USB drives to store all kinds of things and sometimes there may be private or sensitive data on there you don't want anyone else to see. However, in offices many people end up borrowing them and passing them between colleagues, so this way you can keep your private content private on the first module and still give your friend a USB drive to use if they've misplaced theirs by snapping off a different section! Genius.

[Via Yanko Design]

Hello Kitty Soft Taco Tortilla

Hello Kitty Soft Taco Tortilla:

One of the worst parts of living in Hello Kitty Hell is how the evil feline manages to ruin all types of food. It has already been well established that no food is off limits to her commercialization, and she once again proves that with stunning clarity. Anyone who loves Mexican food should be shedding more than a few tears over the Hello Kitty soft taco tortilla:

As horrible and unnerving as the Hello Kitty tortilla is ( and definitely further proof that there is something seriously askew in the world), you just know it will continue to get even worse…is there really any doubt that the people at Sanrio are already developing Hello Kitty tequila?

Sent in by Susan (via Susan Yuen)

If My Hardass Asian Parents’ Chinese Choir Covered Lady Gaga

Haha, I just had to re-post this....

If My Hardass Asian Parents’ Chinese Choir Covered Lady Gaga:

Well, not exactly. These Chinese old-timers are way cooler than my parents’ choir. The closest thing to pop music that their choir’s covered is Lady (Josh) Groban.

Thanks, Mike!

Bodum Coffee and Tea Maker looks like a science lab!

Bodum Coffee and Tea Maker looks like a science lab!:

We love this new coffee and tea making appliance from kitchen experts Bodum, which looks a little bit like a crazy science experiment, right?!

Basically you put your water and coffee or tea leaves into the first small glass reservoir, you then attach it to the device to start the brewing process and it'll then trickle down into the cute glass tumblers below. The glass reservoir, which looks a little like a bubble, has an integrated beverage filter and as Yanko Design points out, that makes any kind of drink you're making completely spill-proof the whole time.

The device looks pretty unique anyway, but also comes in a range of colors including cherry red, lime green, black and white.

[Via Yanko Design]

Dennis Gaxiola: Trophy Wife

Dennis Gaxiola: Trophy Wife: I got a trophy wife. I know that's not right to say, 'cause if you're married that's your trophy. I'm just saying not everybody got a first place trophy. Some people end up with a plaque. You marry the neighborhood hoochie, you get a participation ribbon.

Hilarious!

Worst Steve Jobs Tribute Ever

Well, I thought it was kind of funny if you ask me....

Worst Steve Jobs Tribute Ever:

Sometimes I forget that Hello Kitty looks at every event that makes the news as an opportunity to promote herself no matter how utterly distasteful doing so may be. A perfect example of this is the evil feline’s decision to create a Hello Kitty Steve Jobs as a memorial tribute as if anyone (besides the fanatics) could ever view this as something positive. See for yourself:

What’s probably most ironic is that while many other computer companies were more than willing to cover their computers and other gadgets with Hello Kitty, I can’t think of anyone who could ever imagine Steve Jobs allowing this type of gimmick to occur to any Apple product. You know that Hello Kitty probably begged and begged to produce any limited edition Apple product and was spurned time and again. So having failed while he was alive, they immediately turn him into Hello Kitty upon his death when he can no longer defend himself. I’m not sure I can think of many things that are quite as Hello Kitty Hellish as that…

Sent in by Sugi