Monthly Archives: September 2009

Sungha Jung: 13 year old guitar hero

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“I randomly came across Sungha Jung on the interwebs and thought it was too amazing not to share with everyone.” – Ben


He is from South Korea, and is self taught.

Here is his official website, and more importantly, his channel on YouTube.

I’ve selected my favourite ones below, but click here for his videos sorted by most viewed.

Mission Impossible Theme

Other Song Covers:
Wonderful Tonight
Change the World
Hotel California

Lee Tergesen: Waynes World and Generation Kill

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I’ve come to love the HBO mini-series Generation Kill. One of the characters, the reporter from Rolling Stones magazine has always reminded me of someone and I could not remember who.

I then realised that the actor, Lee Tergesen, plays Terry in Waynes World! No wonder I recognised him. Two totally awesome acting gigs!

Here check it out!

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Lee Tergesen: Waynes World movies and now Generation Kill

Check out Lee Tergesen’s IMDB page.

Potential Generation Kill post coming soon……..

Retraction: Fuck You, YouTube

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I’m retracting the majority of my blog post to not anger my google overlords.

YouTube are complete uncaring bastards.

[the watered down and PG snippet]
I’m pissed at idiotic draconian ideals that punish users unjustly. I uploaded some (3) copyrighted content and my account was banned permanently. What about my original content?

I’m sure those videos of me on a whale watching excursion weren’t a threat to anyone.

Why not just prohibit my account from uploading anything and allow me to resume using your service?!?!?!??!

Thats my open question to YouTube… don’t sue me, work with me.

Washington DC, An Australian’s Perspective

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This is my first visit to the US capital, so I’m gonna give you my initial impressions and thoughts. First and foremost, there is a tonne of things to see here. I’m gonna outline my top 5 things to do in DC;

Ben’s Top 5 Things to do in Washington DC.1. White House

The White House

The white house is obviously right at the top of places to visit in DC, thats just a no brainer. Before 9/11 you used to be able to take tours of it. Nowadays I’m pretty sure its restricted. You can take photos of it from the fence.

2. Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln memorial is in my opinion the second most impressive sight in DC. You are humbled by his huge statue and flanked on either side are two of his best speeches.

3. Arlington Cemetery

Arlington

This was the highlight of DC for me. Walking through the endless sea of tombstones is a very sombering experience. It is also the resting place of JFK

4. National Air and Space Museum

The Spirit of St. Louis

Talk about cool. Free admission, and you can see almost every aircraft from the Wright Brother’s Kittyhawk to the Lunar Lander. Highlights include; the spirit of st. louis, the V2 rocket, the X-15 (fastest plane in existence), predator UAV, and all the WWII planes.

5. Washington Monument

Washington Monument

An amazing sight which is almost viewable from every location in DC. This recognizable obelisk stands as the highest building in DC and is the divergent point of most landmarks; the white house and jefferson memorial, capitol hill and the lincoln monument.

Things I love about DC:

  • The countdown pedestrian crossing signals
  • The open-top bus tours (hop on and off at all sights)
  • Some excellent restraurants
  • Amazing number of museum’s thanks to the Smithsonian.
  • General layout of the city, buildings are all impressive.

Thing I hate about DC:

  • No grocery stores, anywhere.
  • A billion hot dog carts/t-shirt stalls.
  • Over the top security for free exhibits.
  • Unsafe areas at night.
  • Retardedly obese people, with head fat (this is USA in general though).