MacHeist is a new web site that lets people engage in a 'wild monkey chase' across the web in an effort to win free software. Currently registration is closed, but if you manage to get in, it may be worth it. There are prizes for each of the 5 challenges (1 per week) and a grand prize at the end. So, if you want in, head on over to the MacHeist site and beg them for an invitation.

While in fabulous Las Vegas, NV, I took in some shows, one of which is my favorite: Penn & Teller. If you're not familiar with Penn & Teller, they're a 2-man magic and comedy act which is installed at the Rio in Las Vegas. Penn is the big, loud mouthed front-man who talks enough for the both of them, which is good, because Teller doesn't say a word. Ever. They use this as a tool for comic relief as they do some really cool magic and trickery, some on the level of other stage magicians like Lance Burton and some is targeted at psychic frauds like John Edward. Blending in the juggling of broken bottles and fire eating with a pinch of audience sacrifi... 'participation', and you have an amazing show that you should go out of your way to see if you find yourself in Las Vegas. They also have a show on Showtime called 'Bullshit' in which they take on topics which they find to be absurd like the existence of Bigfoot, God's face appearing on sandwiches, and bottled water.

Now that you understand who they are and what they do, I'm going to explain why I put a picture of a bullet above this post. At the end of the act, they have a bit that never changes. It's the same every night and is the best magic trick I have ever seen. I've seen the show 4 or 5 times now and I'm still completely baffled. Some people might think that seeing 2 men shoot each other from 40 feet in the mouth and catch the bullets with their teeth is pure trickery and you can't see the handoff or slight-of-hand due to distance, but I'm telling you as a person who has been on stage and watched very closely, it seems very real. I was a selected audience member to help with the trick and it was quite a thrill. Being a big fan, I was excited that I was picked, but mor excited to finally find out how they do they trick. I signed the bullet and the casing (seen above), loaded the gun, and then watched with 200 other people as they shot each other in the face. Brilliant. I then unloaded the gun and got my bullet straight from Teller's mouth which had my markings. The trick is a masterpiece.

If you like comedy and magic and want to see some real professionals, go see Penn & Teller in Las Vegas. If you know who they are and have never seen their TV show, I urge you click the links below and buy them (or go to the video store and rent 'em).

Penn & Teller - Bullsh*t! - The First Season
Penn & Teller - Bullsh*t! The Complete Second Season
Penn & Teller - Bullsh*t - The Complete Third Season

I've been out of the loop for a while with a relocation to a new home. I've never before moved a long distance so it's all very strange and much like starting a brand new life. Everything is new: TV, couch, bed. Despite a problem with selecting a TV, everything is going smoothly so far. I'll update soon when my internet is hooked up in a few days (I'm on stolen Wi-Fi).

I'm back from my Vegas vacation and there's lots to tell. I'll gab about it and share some fun pictures and stories once I get some sleep.

While surfing eBay, I found PS3 auctions which I found odd, 'cause the PS3 isn't even out yet. I looked at a few and found that people were selling their pre-ordered PS3s. That makes sense, I guess, but then I saw the current bid price: $1200. That's twice as much as the system costs! Some auctions were even higher ($1800) which blew me away. So if you just have to have a PS3 and have 2 grand to throw away, go to eBay and get one.

Now you, too, can be a hero. You may not be able to fly or look through women's clothing, but now you can dress up in tights and learn the key to being Superman. Some of the included topics are:

How to knock out a villain

How to stop a runaway car

How to jump in a single bound

How to find someone buried in an avalanche

How to tackle a runaway goon

How to enter a burning building

I think that my favorite topic is 'How to jump in a single bound' as I never knew how to do that before. Head to your favorite bookstore and pick-up your copy for around $15 (although Amazon has it cheaper).