Most people have heard of Mr. Snoop Dogg. When asked about Mr. Dogg, people say “he’s a rapper right? he’s that tall skinny rapper guy.” These things are true. Snoop has been on top of the “rap game” for the past 16 years with no shortage of rap music hits along the way. I would even go as far as to say that I really like Snoop Dogg’s music, hell I might even say I love it! So when Mr. Dee Oh Double G put out a new album I had to check it out.

After listening I have this to say. Most of the album rules! It’s much more consistently interesting than most Top 40 hip hop records that are generally limited to one or two singles and 13 tracks of filler, 4 tracks that are skits, and an intro. Snoop keeps it going! I was sitting, working, and grooving to this record at work when all of a sudden something changed, I almost spilled my coffee. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

Snoop was dedicating a song to Johnny Cash, who was, as Snoop put it, “a real American gangsta.” Then Snoop launches into a FULL ON COUNTRY SONG. For real. It never turns into rap, it’s just a country song. By Snoop Dogg.

Whoa.

Loving to give gifts to my favorite people, I’m always on the lookout for treats that will be unique to the recipient. Here’s one that I LOVE! Old School Pinup’s Photography based in North Seattle. Not only is it a unique idea for a gift, but it’s personalized with YOU.

Plus you’ll have a fun day making this gift, getting to dress up in a vintage outfit of your choice, on one of their many retro sets.

Lane, a burlesque teacher and hair & makeup artist, exposes your inner vixen; her husband Wagner, a longtime commercial photographer, uses soft lighting to show you at your best. What a perfect formula for a gorgeous memento of you! (You may want to make sure you get a copy for yourself!)

And no worries men, you can get in on the fun as well, and surprise your lady with you as the 50’s hero of a romantic pulp magazine cover, a scantily clad God of his own Tiki Land (hey, we ladies enjoy you with few clothes on, being seductive as well!) , or a WWII captain longing for his gal.

A grand time you and your doll will always remember. And the best part-this won’t set your bank account back to the 50’s either. An afternoon session with one set is only $250! Add a second outfit and set for only $100 more. Now bookmark this idea to impress!

Remember your Airborne, Emergen-C or whatever else keeps you healthy, or else you’ll end up congested like Styk.

As promised here are some of the better shake face images from this past weekend.
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“As we all know, the problem with USB flash drives is they’re not nearly gaudy enough. Here to solve that problem is Louis Vuitton, whose new flash drives are made with gold and leather from ostriches or alligators, lucky you gets to pick; we’re hoping future versions will contain condor, bald eagle or blood diamonds. Tasteful decisions to include both a watchface and a chain-attached skeleton key to lock the cap round out the package. Now if you’ll excuse me I’m going to go shoot myself in the face.”

(Practical note to LV designers: when you attach the key to the lock, it tends to make the lock somewhat less effective.)
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It’s November, and now starts the semi-annual tradition of the “Whiskerino” an internet beard growing competition. The participants shave on November 1st and post their pictures. Between November and February they document their beard’s physical state and are prohibited from grooming or trimming their beard. Other users rate and discuss beards on a variety of categories and at the end of it all, a King Beard is voted on. Also the site is really well designed so check it out!

whiskerino.org

Soy Boy — aka Kikkoman

The winner of the custome contest was mark…I mean bruce.