October 27, 2009
Officials of The Philadelphia Inquirer National Sudoku Championship are investigating suspicions of cheating. (via Nation & World | Possible cheating probed at national Sudoku match | Seattle Times Newspaper )

Officials of The Philadelphia Inquirer National Sudoku Championship are investigating suspicions of cheating. (via Nation & World | Possible cheating probed at national Sudoku match | Seattle Times Newspaper

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October 9, 2009

Today’s wake-up song: American Hi-Fi’s “Flavor of the Week”

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October 8, 2009

Song of the Day: “Cottleston Pie” sung by my favorite Muppet

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Secondly, thanks for all your emotion. Hearing your best wishes, your anger and your frustration has been a moving experience for all of us. We miss you all dearly, and look forward to catching up very soon. The drinks are definitely going to be on us. (via Brightkite Blog)

Secondly, thanks for all your emotion. Hearing your best wishes, your anger and your frustration has been a moving experience for all of us. We miss you all dearly, and look forward to catching up very soon. The drinks are definitely going to be on us. (via Brightkite Blog)

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September 28, 2009
If someone notices they’ve been complained about multiple times, maybe they’ll take a look at their driving. Maybe this will one day prevent an accident or me from killing them; this would be a good thing. (via Ryan? I thought better) ——- Lauren cracks me up almost EVERY DAY.  This is in response to a complaint about Ryan’s Zapatag.com website, a sort of social complaining site.  The whole thread is worth a read, but this quote from Lauren had me spewing rice all over my desk at work.

If someone notices they’ve been complained about multiple times, maybe they’ll take a look at their driving. Maybe this will one day prevent an accident or me from killing them; this would be a good thing. (via Ryan? I thought better)

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Lauren cracks me up almost EVERY DAY.  This is in response to a complaint about Ryan’s Zapatag.com website, a sort of social complaining site.  The whole thread is worth a read, but this quote from Lauren had me spewing rice all over my desk at work.

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Song of the Day: Lillian Axe’s “True Believer,” 1992.

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September 26, 2009
As an admirer of Alan Parker’s 1980 film I was interested to see what would be done with this one. I suspect its director, Kevin Tancharoen (“Britney Spears Live from Miami”), didn’t understand the Parker. It was not an excuse for a musical. It was a film with great musical performances growing out of tangible dramatic situations. (via Fame :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews) ——- I just knew it.  I’m with Ebert:  Why?

As an admirer of Alan Parker’s 1980 film I was interested to see what would be done with this one. I suspect its director, Kevin Tancharoen (“Britney Spears Live from Miami”), didn’t understand the Parker. It was not an excuse for a musical. It was a film with great musical performances growing out of tangible dramatic situations. (via Fame :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews)

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I just knew it.  I’m with Ebert:  Why?

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September 20, 2009
“ If I went to a bar to watch a game & all they had was Coors Light, I would hand my server a $5 & ask for a glass of nothing. My God, I can’t drink that sour watery crap.
Bar tipping. « The Long Way Home •
September 17, 2009
While there may well be people out there who read The Lost Symbol and think, “Ah, well, that was nice. I look forward to reading another book five years from now, or whenever he finishes the next one. Now, where’s that old issue of Heat?” but there will also be other people who think, “Hey! Reading a book is fun. Perhaps I shall try another one.” I can’t hate Dan Brown for making these things happen. (via True confession: I don’t hate Dan Brown | Books | guardian.co.uk) This is brilliant.

While there may well be people out there who read The Lost Symbol and think, “Ah, well, that was nice. I look forward to reading another book five years from now, or whenever he finishes the next one. Now, where’s that old issue of Heat?” but there will also be other people who think, “Hey! Reading a book is fun. Perhaps I shall try another one.” I can’t hate Dan Brown for making these things happen. (via True confession: I don’t hate Dan Brown | Books | guardian.co.uk)

This is brilliant.

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Today was my one-year anniversary on TheSixtyOne.com.  ‘Though most of my friends have given up on it, I’m still digging it.  The music’s great and the friends who remain in the Hawaii group are swell company.  I still wish some of the gates were reopened for more socializing, but whatever.  It’s still about the music, and the music is fantastic.

Today was my one-year anniversary on TheSixtyOne.com.  ‘Though most of my friends have given up on it, I’m still digging it.  The music’s great and the friends who remain in the Hawaii group are swell company.  I still wish some of the gates were reopened for more socializing, but whatever.  It’s still about the music, and the music is fantastic.

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September 16, 2009
A Tarantino film resists categorization. “Inglourious Basterds” is no more about war than “Pulp Fiction” is about — what the hell is it about? Of course nothing in the movie is possible, except that it’s so bloody entertaining. His actors don’t chew the scenery, but they lick it. He’s a master at bringing performances as far as they can go toward iconographic exaggeration. (via Inglourious Basterds :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews) ——- One of the best (and most dead-on) things I’ve ever read about Tarantino or <i>Inglourious Basterds</i>.

A Tarantino film resists categorization. “Inglourious Basterds” is no more about war than “Pulp Fiction” is about — what the hell is it about? Of course nothing in the movie is possible, except that it’s so bloody entertaining. His actors don’t chew the scenery, but they lick it. He’s a master at bringing performances as far as they can go toward iconographic exaggeration. (via Inglourious Basterds :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews)

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One of the best (and most dead-on) things I’ve ever read about Tarantino or <i>Inglourious Basterds</i>.

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September 13, 2009
“ High school grades are the single best gauge of how well a student will do in college, no matter how “easy” or “tough” the high school’s grading system is. “High school grades measure a student’s ability to ‘get it done’ in a more powerful way than do SAT scores… . They reveal qualities of motivation and perseverance—as well as the presence of good study habits and time management skills—that tell us a great deal about the chances that a student will complete a college program,” Bowen writes.

Which High School Students Are Most Likely to Graduate From College? - Yahoo! News

From the same article: The size, location, and racial mix of a student’s high school doesn’t appear to influence his or her ability to earn a degree.

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September 9, 2009
Jayme Lee - generously listed at 5-foot-2 - has been used as a reserve the past two seasons but continues to wow the crowds and her teammates with her quickness and all-out effort in going after balls. (via She&#8217;s a treat to watch - Volleyball - Starbulletin.com) &#8212;&#8212;- I&#8217;m still waiting for her to say in an interview, &#8220;&#8230;and I owe it all to my ninth-grade English teacher!&#8221;  Go Jayme!

Jayme Lee - generously listed at 5-foot-2 - has been used as a reserve the past two seasons but continues to wow the crowds and her teammates with her quickness and all-out effort in going after balls. (via She’s a treat to watch - Volleyball - Starbulletin.com)

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I’m still waiting for her to say in an interview, “…and I owe it all to my ninth-grade English teacher!”  Go Jayme!

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August 10, 2009
“ More problematic, Vick’s incarceration cemented his persona as the Tupac Shakur of football. Vick is an iconic figure in the hip-hop world. He’s Vick Doggy Dogg.
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It’s not a crime to hang with rappers (I’m guilty) or use racial epithets (I’m guilty). But Vick seems painfully unaware of his situation and the responsibilities that go along with being a professional quarterback. A QB has to be a leader.
There’s no collusion against Michael Vick - Kansas City Star •
July 24, 2009
I totally have to eat here! Led Zeppelin Pulled Pork, Bacon, Cheddar, Pickles - $11 Judas PriestBacon, Bleu Cheese Dressing with Apples, Walnuts, and dried cranberries - $10 MotorheadGoat Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Oregano, Tzatziki, Onion, Tomato - $10 (via Kuma&#8217;s Corner)

I totally have to eat here!

Led Zeppelin
Pulled Pork, Bacon, Cheddar, Pickles - $11

Judas Priest
Bacon, Bleu Cheese Dressing with Apples, Walnuts, and dried cranberries - $10

Motorhead
Goat Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Oregano, Tzatziki, Onion, Tomato - $10 (via Kuma’s Corner)

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