October 31, 2004
YES!!
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
October 30, 2004
Lynchburg, Part Deaux
So it appears that John was one step ahead of the Washington Post in his post the other day. This article is from Saturday's edition talking about the haunted house put on by Jerry Falwell's Liberty University.
"Paul Guede, 17, a British exchange student living with Dickens, said Scaremare was worth the two-hour drive, four-hour wait and $7 admission. "It gets its point across. It tells you what hell is like." Yeah, hell is spending four hours waiting and forty five minutes walking through a house populated by people trying to scare others into believing that homosexuality and abortion will kill you, and then twenty minutes of proselytizing.
Looking back, we really should have gone through it drunk, or wearing rainbow shirts while trying to antagonize the crazy Christian fundamentalists.
October 28, 2004
IQs...again
Here I am again, talking this trash. Anyway, I saw a banner ad on Allmusic for a free test, figured "what the hell," so I took it. The reported score is lower than I've ever recieved - 133 - so I don't like the test anymore. I blame their domain name of Tickle.com: not one to inspire me to respecct their intelligence. I wouldn't take any stock in an internet IQ test whatsoever, but check out what they had to say about me:
"Your Intellectual Type is Insightful Linguist. This means you are highly intelligent and have the natural fluency of a writer and the visual and spatial strengths of an artist. Those skills contribute to your creative and expressive mind."
Writing? Artist? Visual/Spatial strenghts? Pretty good work, IQ test. If you want to give it a go, it took about 10 minutes. We can have a reported-score-pissing-contest. Also, I'd like to see if you feel it gauged your brain as well as it did mine.
There's one question with four squares full of colored shapes, and you have to guess which is next. I think I did it right, but I remember it was the most confusing one. So look for that.
October 27, 2004
Florida State
That time again. Florida State - 3:30 pm Saturday. Nothing special, just standard fare. Remember that we will be there in the morning, so breakfast is always an option.
Please click "Sports" on the left menu bar, then proceed to Tailgating. Choose Florida State and sign up for something. As you get there, you can check out the nonsensical ramblings of Chad, John and I. Even advice on how to wager your hard earned money. Enjoy - see you Saturday!
halloween?
hey everyone. are we going out in costume anywhere? if so, will it be on sunday? i vote for sunday in fells point like last year but i'm sure there are other options including annapolis, dc.
October 26, 2004
Video
Usually I wouldn't post a rap video. Ok, that's not entirely true. Anyway, Eminem has a new video out and it & the song's lyrics are very political. Translation: If you like W, you probably won't like this. I can't recall a single reference to the last election in hip-hop culture, while in this election a voice is evident. Of course a lot has happened since then. And yes, I know its political, but at least its not string theory, and I will go back to ranting and writing about sports soon.
Lynchburg Oddities
Since some of you guys are heading down to VA soon for the UMD game, check out this list of 'attractions', like the cat with no head, and a cemetery owner that alphabetizes people's plots. Validity of the facts is questionable, but it's interesting nonetheless.
October 23, 2004
Terps Football
Staham today: 14 of 31 for 111 yards and two interceptions.
In the last three games, average offensive yardage: 122 (home runs get hit that far.
Me next Saturday, when FSU smokes our bitch asses by 42 points: Surly. Perhaps drunk. Certainly, cold.
It looks like Walt ("big" Walt) will be joining us for the game. He knows Rickey Henderson...grill him for free shit, because he'll hate it. Regardless, we get to play beer pong with more people over 40: Senor Pali partook last week, and he stunk it up. It was cool. We must defeat Walt. Word.
At least it looks like the Sawx are gonna take Game 1. Whatever, I'm kinda pissed I can't wear my Brock jersey for a few weeks...though if I were a Cards fan, it would be the perfect jersey to wear.
October 22, 2004
Political Football
ESPN article featuring Dominique Foxworth and Andrew Crummey and their respective political views.
October 21, 2004
Sad- NFL Europe
Chris may not want to read this. It looks like the Scottish Claymores are No-mores (boo).
Going to the World Series
Even though I'm not the biggest sports guy out there, I was excited for Boston last night in winning the ALCS, so I figured it deserved it's own discussion. Also, let us note that we all need World Series tix because we could sell them for a lot of money. Or, you know, use them. Also, what are the odds that the Sox lose to some freak grand slam in the 9th inning of game 7?
October 20, 2004
October 18, 2004
Europe's Answer to Tri-Lams
Continental Nerds: "Were building this supercollider dealie...the temperatures created in the particle collisions will be around one billion times that of the center of the Sun."
Me: "Gwaaah?"
Freaking nerds are awesome, if they can pull this off (because though it doesn't seem like it's in question, they did say [with a pinky in their mouth] one BILLION times hotter). I also enjoy that the mystery matter is known as "the God particle," because you know my method:
Religion -> make-believe,
Science -> true understanding,
Me -> prefers to largely ignore both of them.
Go nerds. Fire the laser.
October 17, 2004
costume ideas for groups
hey everyone. i was looking up some ideas for costumes last night and came across this website. anything look interesting?
October 15, 2004
am i the last one to know?
hey all. am i the last one to know about this? funny ain't it that those that preach aren't practicing very well?
October 14, 2004
Here I Go Again
The media is biased in favor of Bush. Woo, more anti-everything crap from Chris. But, here me out...well, see me out here. Now, what's wrong with the pie graph?
NC State
Game time is 3:30 pm. Tailgate time is 9:30 am. Please sign up to bring something. Remember we are going with a semi-Spanish kind of thing. Nothing spectacular, just enough to be different. There was talk of an Octoberfest theme (good idea), but since I have responses on Mexican food, and no one really said anything definitively, you get fried beans and salsa, or no soup for you. As a thought, does someone want to bring a drink for the morning? Perhaps some people don't want to drink beer at 9:30 am. I don't mind, but just thinking of others.
Wear red if you think of it. There is a tailgating contest by The Junkies of 99.1. No shot we win it, but perhaps we will get lucky - and wearing red is one of the criteria.
Questions/Comments? See you Saturday!
NEW Mortal Kombat screen shot
Check out some of the hidden characters...
Info
Finally, a group that Pat can belong to.
muhahaha.
Halloween...again
Yeah, its a Sunday. Big whoop, wanna fight about it? My position on going out in Fells and getting stupid is clear. So, I am again opening the floor for group costume ideas after the completely ineffective attempt of last month. Suggestions:
- The Bible. Upside: I have the hair, lame attempt at a beard, and sandals to rock Jesus. Plus, it's so deliciously wrong for me to go as the son of God. There are plenty of opportunities for female involvement (Mary, Mary Magdalene, God). Downside: if everyone were to be apostles, kings, etc., it wouldn't be easily recognizable unless you were follwing me around all night and kissing my feet. Which I am down for, by the way.
- MIBs and an alien. Think everyone in black suits and sunglasses, except one person dressed as an alien being "escorted." If it's a girl, they can get all weird and sexy. If it's Rick, as it must be, he can go in the most retarded and embarrasing thing you have ever seen. I'm thinking tinfoil, antennae, a neon phallus, etc. Upside: it's a big group thing that would look cool as a whole. Downside: kinda lame, not really imaginative without a kickass alien.
- Family Guy again. It's funny, and it will never die.
- Dead Athletes. Derrick Thomas jerseys and whatever we can scrounge off Ebay in the next two weeks. Completely stupid and inappropriate, though. Dibs on Caminiti.
October 13, 2004
Stand Up
During the game this past weekend in the section next to ours, Roy and I saw a group of fans escorted out by stadium security & state troopers. Roy saw this mention in the Diamondback which indicates that the fans were ejected for repeatedly standing up during the game. Here are a pair of letters to the editor regarding the incident. Is it possible that you can actually be ejected from the game for standing up. At the West Virginia game, the entire stadium stood and cheered for the majority of the game. It seems as though if the fans are encouraged to be enthusiastic, you should be permitted to stand and cheer.
Follow-Up: Here is another Diamondback article relating to the situation. I would like to have heard Yow give some kind of response. And finally, a kind of position statement from the Diamondback.
October 11, 2004
Catholics for Kerry
Just so you know that Catholics don't always vote conservatively, here's a website that makes the case for Kerry from a Catholic perspective. I thought it might be interesting...not that I need any convincing to vote for Kerry in November.
Using the Redskins to predict the election
So it looks like the outcome of Washington Redskins football games has correctly predicted the winner of every U.S. presidential election since they have existed. It boils down to if the Skins win the last game before the election, the incumbent stays in office, otherwise he loses. This year's game is the Oct 31 matchup with Green Bay.
October 08, 2004
Fridge
Rather good article about Ralph Friedgen from the Baltimore Sun. Now much about X's & O's, more about Friedgen's personal history.
October 07, 2004
Neat
I am posting this mostly for Roy.
Ray Finkle strikes again!!!
He's trying to kill Roy! ...or was he aiming for Siegfried?
October 05, 2004
Tailgating
That time again. Please sign up for stuff for Georgia Tech. The tailgate will begin at 9:30 am, so think about breakfast kind of food (or drink) too.
Also, for NC State, (Homecoming), we are going to try something different. We are going to try to have Mexican food for this tailgate. Nothing too crazy, just with the food and drink. Think of things to bring in the meantime. It is another 3:30 game, so there are breakfast drinks and other types of food we can incorporate with the standard fare.
Questions/comments? Email me. If not, see you Saturday.
No Funny Title
I'm not attempting a witty title here, out of respect for Rodney Dangerfield, who died today. He's funnier than me, period, so no attempts to upstage him will be made. And don't anybody come back with some "pay him no respects" quip.
If that bums you out, this will make you happy. Well, happier.
Shooting Myself
Yup, we have a winner. Every year holiday commercials come way too early, and every year I threaten to kill myself if one comes before Halloween. Well, I saw my first Christmas commercial today: and the winner for "new most hated company" is...Best Buy, with this nonsense. To be fair, they were pretty high up on the list to begin with, but they are running Xmas shit on Oct. 5. The bastards.
So, since the first week of October is now apparently an appropriate time to start thinking about Christmas, I'm going to go shoot myself. See ya.
Sweet beer?
I'm not sure what to think of this. Maybe it's for our ...ahem...fruity crowd, or perhaps it's the new Zima....as if there's a difference.
October 04, 2004
Dopetastic M. Dogg
So, I'm sure you all have seen this site Let me know what I should call you all next time I see you. My name is the title of this entry. Hope ya'll are having fun up in MD!
Coffee
The coffee-maker has power over me. Every time I want coffee at work I have to make coffee. Now, you are saying to yourself, "That happens to me too. I can relate to your statement. We share a common bond. You should do mundane stand-up comedy" LIAR! It may happen to you often, but it happens to me every single, solitary time. Dutifully, I get another filter, tear open another packet of coffee (sealed to keep all the crappiness from escaping), press the start button and stare at the machine quizzically. I am Pavlov's dog. I don't even like coffee that much. However, after ascending the stairs to get coffee and killing a little time in my day, I am going to have a cup of coffee god damn it. Now I am upstairs and I have to kill time during my time-killing venture while I wait for the coffee-brewing process to complete. So I go talk to Crissy at the receptionist's desk. I return to the coffeee machine after it stops making that pressurized air noise. Alas, this is too soon, as there is still coffee that has to leak through the filter. So I shake the basket thingy to expediate the filtration process. I have even placed this humorous instruction sheet in the kitchen to aid in people besides me making coffee. Generally I find the sheet hilarious, though it seems only to amuse me. I now want another cup of coffee. But you knew that was coming, didn't you. You knew I was going to write that. But now you, also, want a cup of coffee. Or a latte, or a mochachino, or a capahobokenbustacapacino or some other fancy sounding thing that I can't spell let alone order. Well go have one, for you are sheep just as I. Baaa.
X-Prize Update (hopefully the last)
Scaled Composites is going to launch again today. If they're successful, they'll win the X-Prize. The live webcast is available at http://www.xprize.com/.
October 01, 2004
Giant robot destroys Republican Party
I guess this is kind of nerdish, but I thought it was funny, once you get past the self-promoting. "George W. Bush is the only American President appointed by the Supreme Court, the single President to have taken more vacation time than any other President, and now the only President to have been burned alive by a giant robot from the planet Cybertron."