April 2012
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“It’s time for your WILL to surpass your SKILL.”
– My dad. (I have to hand it to him, that was a gem. Despite all the grief he can cause, he gives good advice.)
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An inside look at a life on the edge of bliss
I believe I live my life a certain way, and find that people don’t necessarily understand what I’m doing or why I do it. The explanation is simple, I devote considerable time every day indulging in the things I love. It’s a routine I’ve crafted over the years that’s been adapted to the advances in technology. The routine looks something like this:
Everyday I wake up...
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What ingredients does it take to make you? →
theewhitetiger:
jennhoney:
runeybadger:
jennhoney is made of chocolate, crepes, and attention. With a dash of Muppets.
Jennifer is made of Jazz, cherries, and Order. With a dash of fanfiction.
jennifery is made of sapphires, Trance, and rainbows. With a dash of cuddles.
theewhitetiger is made of woman, pencils, and Justice. With a dash of Keanu Reeves.
HOW PERFECT ARE THESE JENN?!
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callouslycasual replied to your post: Trivia Preview: Let’s Do This…
Dan: I hope you are on the mend soon. Kevin: please please wear the outfit!!!
Feel better thanks. Just needed some sleep, tea, and Aleve. Kevin did wear the outfit.
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Trivia Night Recap April 25: "Cocaine" wins...
“We don’t do cocaine but we like the way it smells” won Boone’s Tavern Trivia Night Tuesday with a score of 52. “That guy’s” team finished tied for second place with a score of 51. “Cocaine” achieving victory without earning victory in any individual round.
“Cocaine” returned to the winner’s circle after not placing the...
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Trivia Preview: Let's Do This...
Game Notes:
Dan has been fighting an unknown illness for much of the day, but will play.
Kevin purchased clothing at the ARC that resembles that of “That guy,” and is considering wearing it.
“Cocaine” looks to finish in the top three after not placing last week.
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Star Wars Stats: The Force, Measured Graphically →
I wish it included my Stormtroooper comparison…
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Football (soccer ball) lost in Japanese tsunami... →
I love this story for several reasons:
1. When I was younger, my parents insisted I put my name on my sports equipment so it could find its way back to me if lost - even if it was lost in a natural disaster. Props to the 16-year old for listening to his wise Japanese parents (which I also have and I am constantly feel baffled about how frequently their advice rings true as an adult.) This is the...
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Liverpool FC finds the target about as well as...
Liverpool FC has scored 40 goals on 457 shots (187 on target). That amounts to an 8.8% conversion rate. In other words:
If Imperial Stormtroopers are shooting at fleeing members of the Rebel Alliance with their blaster rifles, they would kill 88 out of 1000 Rebels, and wound up to 389.
At that rate, 4 out 5 Rebels shot by Imperial Stormtroopers would survive.
Better improve the accuracy.
Case...
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“Honestly, I couldn’t think of one good reason, but some decisions...”
– Bender B. Rodriguez, Futurama Season 6 Episode 12
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There IS something to watch on TV...
My family vacated the house today, so I had the option to stay home and enjoy whatever programming I wanted. I usually don’t watch too much TV, but these programs were on the agenda:
Champions League Semi-Final leg 1, Barcelona at Chelsea. I thought Barcelona would win, and was genuinely surprised that Chelsea held them scoreless. The second leg at the Nou Camp Tuesday will be interesting....
