Thanks again to Kotaku for bringing this to my attention!

And now, I pass it along to my fellow readers — Starting December 4th, 2006, you can log on to www.Halo3.com to sign up for your chance to be a part of the Halo 3 Online Public Beta test. Cast your lots then and make your opinions known!

I agree that we should do our part to get bungie to include more pirates and more ninjas into the game. Let’s make it happen!

There is a buzz in the gaming world that Circuit City will have a national restock of the Nintendo Wii on Sunday, December 3rd. Supposedly, every store will have a minimum of 15 systems in stock - however, your mileage may vary. If you feel lucky, check out your local CC this weekend. I foresee an early morning on Sunday…

Also, I read rumors that Target will also be getting restocks for Sunday as well; Somewhere along the lines of 50 per store. So, if Target hasn’t sold their stock early, you should be able to get one on Sunday.

Anyone out there lucky enough to get a Wii yet? If so, is it worth the hype?

According to a reliable source, Chuck Norris has accepted the position of head coach at the University of Alabama. He is scheduled to arrive in Tuscaloosa by fiery chariot at 3:00 pm tomorrow.

Although he has no prior head coaching experience, Norris is believed to have used his patented roundhouse kick to travel back in time and take 20 years of coaching lessons from the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant. Norris also holds the coveted rank of “houndstooth belt” in kung fu.

Norris is not expected to be introduced at a press conference, as everyone knows damn well who he is. The first question on everyone’s mind is, “can he beat Auburn?” Norris’s response: “Any fingers that Tubby shows will be promptly roundhouse-kicked into oblivion. He might want to keep those ears tucked into his hat too.” He also said that he plans to address the offensive line issue by replacing the current “zone-blocking” scheme with a new “roundhouse blocking” scheme. He promised to explain this scheme further whenever he damn well pleases.

The Chuck Norris hiring has already proven to have an immediate effect on Alabama merchandising, as sales of houndstooth belts and headbands have risen 700% in the last 2 hours. More to come on this story and on the Tubberville suicide watch.

Stay tuned.
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I am growing a beard to celebrate.
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I wrote about purple tomatoes last month and really hadn’t thought too much about them since then.

That was until last night… when I got home from running some errands, Brandy had dinner waiting on the table. What did I see in the delicious pasta dish in front of me? You guessed it — PURPLE TOMATOES. I was impressed to see this exotic fruit on my plate, though I admit I was a little hesitant to eat one.

After a little mental coaxing on my part, I tried one and found that they taste like chicken. Well, not so much chicken as much as they taste like regular tomatoes, which I like. So I will say that I have now had these purple tomatoes and like the taste of them.

After reading this remarkable story about a teenager who created nuclear fusion in his garage, I feel I have to declare myself an underachiever. If this story is true, and this kid is the 18th amateur to produce fusion, then it is truly something amazing. Read it for yourself…

TEEN PRODUCES FUSION

I have been known for my taste in things off the beaten path. And for those who shared a frosty adult beverage with me also know that my taste in drinks is also a bit eclectic. This allows me to taste new brews and discover some true gems, as well as unearth some horrid concoctions (read: Rogue’s Mocha Porter). With that said, I want to tell you about a new seasonal beer from Anheuser-Busch: Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale.

This is a warming ale that has been aged on Bourbon Oak Casks with Vanilla Beans. It sounded odd when I saw the case, but it was unusual enough for me to take a gamble. This beer provides a good drink with a vanilla aftertaste. I found myself savoring each drop and wanting more when I emptied the bottle. It clocks in a 6.0% ABV, which scoots in just under Alabama’s legal alcohol content limit for beer, so it’s a potent drink (for Alabama standards).

I recommend beer-enthusiast (being of legal age, mind you) giving this one a try.

For more information: Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale

I downloaded Contra for XBLA last night. Te game is just like I remember it… online play, notwithstanding. It is a fun game and for 400 points, I couldn’t pass it up.

And, yes… the code that brought cheating to the masses works like a charm.

I’m off to destroy Red Falcon with my 30 lives in tow…

I just saw this nifty little tool put out by Microsoft Labs. It is called PhotoSynth and it looks to do some cool stuff with your photos. This nifty little app will analyze a large set of photos for common points attempt to synthesize a 3-D environment from those photos. So, imagine you have cataloged your trip to your best friend’s condo in the French Riviera and to pictures of absolutely everything and decided, on a whim, that you wanted to take a virtual walkthrough of the condo today… Now, that can be done through the magic brought to you by our friends at Microsoft.

For more info… follow the link: Microsoft PhotoSynth

I’ve heard the rumors floating around the intertubes about this, and it looks as though it is finally coming to fruition. COme Wednesday November 8th, Contra will be released on XBLA for 400 points.

Oh the many fond memories I have of this game. I only hope that this release doesn’t taint those joyous times. However, with touted improved graphics AND online multiplayer, I am have to admit, I’m stoked.

Only one questions remains… is this the return of the fabled Konami code? (And let’s just hope Dan Brown doesn’t write a book about it…)

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