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Winding Down Gianne Albertoni Struts Her Stuff

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If you think Gianne Albertoni is just another hot Brazilian model, you're nuts. [Bastardly]

It's Mickey! The self-proclaimed Supra king spits a BOBO freestyle, and throws in a jab at Lil Wayne. [Nah Right]

This crazy-ass monkey hopped on a segway and went along for the ride. [Radar]

Burberry gloves are more impressive than O.J's Isotoners, cop a pair. [Daily Drop]

Vote for your favorite endorsements of the 2008 campaign. [Asylum]

October 21, 2008 | Permalink | Comment
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Technology Japanese Restaurant Hires Monkey Waiters

monkeywaiter.jpgIf Sarah Palin needs more proof of evolution, the monkeys recently employed as waiters at the Kayabukiya tavern in Tokyo should do it. So what our primate ancestors can’t communicate through words'big deal! It’s easy enough for the animals to obey simple commands like serving beer and delivering hot towels to patrons'no different from the daily tasks of their human counterparts.

The species of monkeys at the bar/eatery are called macaque, which are widespread from Africa to Japan. But what’s scary is that some are known to carry the simian foamy virus, which causes AIDS. No need to worry though, Kayabukiya’s wide-eyed waiters Yat-chan and Fuku-chan seem harmless, especially since they only work two hours a day, and are paid in soy beans. Meet the staff in a video report below…

October 8, 2008 | Permalink | 1 Comment
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Music Monkey Duo Talks ‘Journey To The West’ Opera

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Damon Albarn is a musician who loves the alter-ego. The multi-facted Londoner started as the vocalist/keyboarder for seminal ’90s brit-pop band Blur, before breathing life into four animated pop stars called the Gorillaz in 2001. His partner Jamie Hewlett (co-creator of the comic book Tank Girl) designed the foursome of 2D, Noodle, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals, who became the face of two multi-platinum albums (Gorillaz, Demon Days).

His most recent project goes under a new name: Monkey. With Hewlett once again handling the visuals, Monkey recently released Journey to the West as an album, which is also currently being performed as an opera in the UK. Yes, the kind where the fat lady sings. Damon and Jamie greeted press at the Spotted Pig in New York last week to give more insight to the production of the soundtrack, the struggle of animation, and advertising at the Beijing Olympics. Read the interview below…

September 26, 2008 | Permalink | 1 Comment
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