Toddland...

So I was out walking the streets today and ran across a new label that caught my eye. It's called Toddland and the line looked super clean and basic, but in a most legit way. The pricing was pretty reasonable too, which is A+ in these times.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Toddland

Summer and Sunshine Hotlist...

With Summer right around the corner, the days are getting warmer and longer! Here's the Samo "Hotlist" for Summer '09 in no particular order:

+ Dachshunds - Summer ain't complete w/o a sun-loving Wiener by your side.

+ Dior Homme Sunglasses - CRAZE!

+ Golf - One of the best things of Summer!!!!

+ Brooks Running Shoes - Get in shape with kicks that fit and perform as good as they look.

+ An XL Watch - A rather large time piece is always on point with any outfit!

+ Bright Colored V-Neck Tees - Why not?

+ Molly Moon's Scout Mint - Love it!

+ Filson Bags - Simple and clean style.

+ Green Day: 21st Century Breakdown - Great album.

+ G-Star Rovic Belt Short and Nieck Check Shirt - My fav brand!

+ Shipley & Halmos Shirts - Try one on.

+ Subway - Can't beat the $5 deal.

+ Leaving the ride at home and walking or busing - Leave a smaller carbon footprint please!

+ Nudie Jeans - Fit = Incredible

+ Alien Workshop's new DVD, "Mind Fields" - Hands down best skate vid of the year.

+ Raekwon Mixtape - Any of them, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 is coming!

+ Mini Sirloin Burgers - Cause they are pretty darn good.

+ YSL Cologne - It's money.

+ BBQs with friends - Never gets old does it?

Bring on the Summer!

Witness...

The King gave Cleveland their own version of, "The Shot" by hitting a clutch 3-pointer with time expiring to give the Cavs a win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

We will be seeing this highlight for the rest of our lives as it was amazing! With just one second left, LeBron caught the inbounds pass and put up the shot while fading away, bucket, game!

Hedo got Craig Ehlo'd!!!!

Memorial Day...

Here is an awesome photo that is circulating the news lately, even made the front page of the NY Times. Far left is Spc. Zachery Boyd reining down some pain on insurgents in his pink "I love NY" boxer shorts, red T, and flip flops! Turns out that Zach was in his sleeping quarters on his base in Afghanistan when his unit was attacked. He awoke to gunfire and I can only imagine what went through his mind, but it probably went something like this:

"$%&#! Lets see here, where are my pants, jacket, and boots? Hmmm, nowhere to be seen!?! Can't waste time, oh well, grab what's around, put on the helmet and body armor, grab the rifle and go!"

Mad props to you Zach for defending your platoon with no hesitation!

PS: Zach is ok and even got praised for his actions by the U.S. Defense Secretary, job well done soldier!

Everybody have a happy Memorial Day weekend and don't forget what the weekend really means. Props to all those who have lost their lives defending this country!

Terminator Salvation...

So I went and checked out the latest installment in the Terminator franchise today and I have to say that the movie did not live up to my expectations...but also have to admit that it was still fairly entertaining.

Way back when I first heard news about a new Terminator movie in the works and that it would be set in the future with Christian Bale playing John Connor, all I could think was that this film was going to be the blockbuster of all blockbusters! I have been a huge fan of the Terminator franchise and have long awaited a film that portraits the war vs. the machines post "Judgement Day." So maybe I went into it with expectations that were way too out of this world! :)

The movie was typical McG style with lots of flash and lots of superb visual/special effects (CGI was incredible), but contained less than desired dialogue and sup-par character development. The script did not allow Christian Bale to really capture the audience as John Connor because he was too busy jumping from action scene to action scene. The story itself also had a lot of holes in it and did not really do any justice to the whole saga that has been created via the first three films. I don't want to give anything away, as it's definitely a movie you should go see, but I came out of it with a lot of questions running through my mind. I am hoping that there will be another Terminator film (why not since Hollywood seems to have run out of ideas and this movie will make plenty of $$$$ to justify another installment) that has a deeper, more detailed man vs. machine storyline.

One reason to go see the movie, a kick a$$ surprise appearance in the film that had me stoked!

Samo's Rating: 3.5 Stars out of 5 - Movie needed more dialogue and could have benefited from being 45 minutes longer to bring continuity and sense to the story. Reminded me of 007: Quantum of Solace in that maybe there was too much action and not enough story...but then again, it is an "Action" movie.

Don't let the average rating get you down though, worth the price of a movie ticket so GO SEE IT!

Ryan Leaf, WSU's finest...

Ryan Leaf made headline news today by being indicted in Texas on drug and burglary charges. Way to go Leaf, still doing absolutely nothing to better your public image.

Austin Hironaka larger than life...

Austin putting in some serious work down at Superpark this week! HOLY $H!TO that hip is a monster! Nice work my young homie, keep killin' it down there!