Thursday, September 30
Mountain Equipment Co-op : where all the crunchy chicks hang
Prediction of the day: "We are expecting that either nothing could happen or perhaps we could have an explosive event."
Hello.....Kyoto?
Wednesday, September 29
Two yokels and a chicken
de bate : n 1: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" [syn: argument, argumentation] 2: the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote) [syn: disputation, public debate] v 1: argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary" 2: think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" [syn: consider, moot, turn over, deliberate] 3: discuss the pros and cons of an issue [syn: deliberate] 4: have an argument about something [syn: argue, contend, fence] [Middle English debaten, from Old French debatre : de-, de- + battre, to beat; see batter1.]
The New American Political definition
de moc ra cy : n 1: the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives 2: a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them [syn: republic, commonwealth] [ant: autocracy] 3: the doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group [syn: majority rule] style. French démocratie, from Late Latin dmocratia, from Greek dmokrati : dmos, people; see d- in Indo-European Roots + -krati, -cracy
THINK ABOUT IT
The New American Political definition
de moc ra cy : n 1: the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives 2: a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them [syn: republic, commonwealth] [ant: autocracy] 3: the doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group [syn: majority rule] style. French démocratie, from Late Latin dmocratia, from Greek dmokrati : dmos, people; see d- in Indo-European Roots + -krati, -cracy
THINK ABOUT IT
The email is out and should be in your in-boxes, but the choice for a hotel in Dublin is The Jurys Inn at Christchurch. La and I have a room there for just under $400 (dollars) for the three nights. That didn't seem bad. The hotel isn't super high class, but it seems above standard. The location is right and they have parking available in the area, though not on site. Online reviews are generally positive and someone in Ricco's office recommended the place as well.
We took some random person's advice and requested a 5th floor room facing west. Who knows, but it seemed like it was genuine advice.
We took some random person's advice and requested a 5th floor room facing west. Who knows, but it seemed like it was genuine advice.
T-shirt Hall of Fame: "I can't...I'm Mormon"
cool fridge
Tuesday, September 28
NJ fly fishing map
re:NK nukes - read Lee Enfield's remarks.
NOVA: Origins
Alan, do this now. If you need me to print this out (pdf), I will be happy to do so.
Vote early, vote often.
Vote early, vote often.
GIZMODO iPOD giveaway
Monday, September 27
No NHL season? Fuck that.
Because of Monday Night Football, I'm guesing the season begins on Tuesday night.
Because of Monday Night Football, I'm guesing the season begins on Tuesday night.
Fly fishing radios
leftist alert: photomosaics that are kinda cool
Saturday, September 25
Friday, September 24
tribute to the maker of 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls' - a freaky pic if you ever catch it.
droid dance
Hey Alan, there is a multi-table tournie at 3:00 pm today. Registration begins at 1:00.
(AP) NEWARK - Police today warned all men who frequent clubs and parties to stay cautious when offered drinks by women. Females are using a date rape drug called "beer" to target unsuspecting men. This drug comes in liquid form and is available nearly everywhere. "Beer" is used by female predators to persuade hapless male victims to go home with them. Women need only persuade a man to consume a few of these "beers" and then ask him home for no-strings-attached sex, a simple approach that renders most men helpless.
After several "beers," men will have sex with even unattractive women. Often men awaken with only hazy memories of the night before, a horrible headache, and a vague feeling that something bad happened. Some really unfortunate men are even separated from their life's savings in a scam called "a relationship." In
extreme cases, females have entrapped unsuspecting males into long-term servitude through a punishment called "marriage." Apparently, men are much more susceptible to this scam once "beer" is administered.
And if you, or some man you know, have fallen victim to this insidious "beer" and the predatory women who administer it, rest assured: male support groups exist in every major city where you can discuss the ugly details of your encounter in an open and frank manner with similarly affected, like-minded guys.
For the support group nearest you, look in the Yellow Pages under "Fishing Trips."
After several "beers," men will have sex with even unattractive women. Often men awaken with only hazy memories of the night before, a horrible headache, and a vague feeling that something bad happened. Some really unfortunate men are even separated from their life's savings in a scam called "a relationship." In
extreme cases, females have entrapped unsuspecting males into long-term servitude through a punishment called "marriage." Apparently, men are much more susceptible to this scam once "beer" is administered.
And if you, or some man you know, have fallen victim to this insidious "beer" and the predatory women who administer it, rest assured: male support groups exist in every major city where you can discuss the ugly details of your encounter in an open and frank manner with similarly affected, like-minded guys.
For the support group nearest you, look in the Yellow Pages under "Fishing Trips."
Thursday, September 23
Winning where it counts.
Bobby Clarke is in a fight with a player. Also, water is wet, clouds are white, and shit stinks.
I hope Roenick and Clarke settle this thing like men... With a duel to the death, followed by ritual suicide for the winner.
I hope Roenick and Clarke settle this thing like men... With a duel to the death, followed by ritual suicide for the winner.
Wednesday, September 22
I knew what this meant, of course. I just had no idea it would be in the dictionary.
This will be a good resource in the coming months. I'd give it a left/right leaning indication, but I just found it, so I don't know. But the Swaggert video is hilarious, or scary.
this makes me sick
Tuesday, September 21
via mefi: what are you voting for?
"In making a work public, artists enter into partnership with their audience. The work succeeds insofar as the audience makes it their own, takes it up, understands it within their own unpredictable circumstances. It leaves the artist's hands and enters our lives. And that's not a betrayal of the work. That's its success. It succeeds insofar as we hum it, quote it, appropriate it so thoroughly that we no longer remember where the phrase came from. That's artistic success, although it's a branding failure".
5 changes to the Original triology
Monday, September 20
trippy, dude.
I've never heard anyone get upset to hear that basketball was invented by a Canadian. But so you know, he was a McGill student.
It's even on the list of reasons McGill is better than Queens:
#1: Name comes first on shared publishing house
#2: Something about rowing
#3: Alumni are better at inventing sports
#4: Name does not refer to Queens
#5: The hockey coach is not a whiner
It's even on the list of reasons McGill is better than Queens:
#1: Name comes first on shared publishing house
#2: Something about rowing
#3: Alumni are better at inventing sports
#4: Name does not refer to Queens
#5: The hockey coach is not a whiner
Sullivan, here's an Ode to your boy with those annoying glasses.
Forksclovetofu from Spofi was featured in Newsweek this week for his music blog. I ran across the article last night. Weird.
I love me some CBC. I haven't heard of about 50% of these bands, which is always a bonus.
How's the injury, Mr. Linquist?
A Polish man married a Canadian girl after he had been in Canada a year or so and, although his
English was far from perfect, they got on very well. That is, until one day when he rushed into a lawyer's office and asked if he could arrange a divorce for him "very quick." The lawyer said that the speed of getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances and asked him the following questions:
English was far from perfect, they got on very well. That is, until one day when he rushed into a lawyer's office and asked if he could arrange a divorce for him "very quick." The lawyer said that the speed of getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances and asked him the following questions:
No hockey makes me sad.
The menace.
"We never talked to consumers about the benefits of software-based advertising."
Hmmm, that seems weird. Why not?
"We never talked to consumers about the benefits of software-based advertising."
Hmmm, that seems weird. Why not?
Friday, September 17
'Sports by Brooks'...given the title, expectations remain low for the textual content.
Baghdad Burning blog
This is hockey news now. Andrew Raycroft makes a fucking sandwich and likes little boys.
I'm so very, very sad.
I'm so very, very sad.
Sell your coastal property.
The drinking age debate.
Poker roster: JP, La, Alan, Kate, Ricco, Vicco, Ninja, Neal, and maybe Steph.
Ninja, you're in right? Just confirming.
Ninja, you're in right? Just confirming.
Thursday, September 16
The extensive nagging continues... Alan, get your tux measurements to Sully as soon as possible. Check your voicemail for more.
I had a mirror behind the sink mirror in my bathroom gorwing up in Calgary...this effect never fails to amaze.
Op-ed, by Larry David.
Probst, nice to see you again.
Passenger Name(s) :: (1) MICHAEL HUNTER
AMERICAN AIRLINES (OPERATED BY AER LINGUS)
7970 JFK New York 10/13/2004 06:20 PM
DUB Dublin 10/14/2004 05:50 AM Coach
AER LINGUS
604 DUB Dublin 10/18/2004 10:00 AM
AMS Amsterdam 10/18/2004 12:40 PM Coach
KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES
657 AMS Amsterdam 10/20/2004 11:30 AM
EWR Newark 10/20/2004 01:55 PM Coach
AMERICAN AIRLINES (OPERATED BY AER LINGUS)
7970 JFK New York 10/13/2004 06:20 PM
DUB Dublin 10/14/2004 05:50 AM Coach
AER LINGUS
604 DUB Dublin 10/18/2004 10:00 AM
AMS Amsterdam 10/18/2004 12:40 PM Coach
KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES
657 AMS Amsterdam 10/20/2004 11:30 AM
EWR Newark 10/20/2004 01:55 PM Coach
"We're in the business to sell ads, not spread your ideas."
Wednesday, September 15
He who shall not be Named enters the political fray
Ultime iPod accessory for your car....if you can buy one.
Coming soon. Tomorrow night, in fact.
Tuesday, September 14
Gilmore vs. Ashcroft - The appeal to defend a secret law in secret was denied. Motion to suspend briefing also denied. That's a re-raise and a call. Flip 'em Ashcroft. Let's see your hand!
Monday, September 13
Friday, September 10
virtual babes
Phriday fun. Fister!
Thursday, September 9
Fuck yeah. That'll learn him.
By the way, our place tonight... Crap kicks off with concerts (titties!!!) and what-not around 8:00. Be there at 7:00 or be sober!
Go Pats.
Go Pats.
Since January, I've been gidddy about this weekend, which really starts today. Joe Gibbs got hired. Joe Fucking Gibbs, wearer of three enormous rings. He was back to coach my Redskins again. After years of hopes and frustration, I knew they were on the right track again, because Joe Gibbs is a genius.
In the late eighties, the Redskins and the Giants were heated rivals. The division title always came down to one of the two and it was usually a late-season game that decided it. Gibbs, knowing this, worked something into the first 13 weeks of the season that he could use down the road. He hung some meat on a string and let the dogs on the other side see it plain as day. For 13 weeks, everytime they rolled the QB out of the pocket to one side, he threw down field on a long streak pattern or a short crossing pattern. For 13 weeks they ran this play at least once a game. It didn't work all the time and by late in that run, I'm sure it rarely worked, but no matter. The hook was baited. And in the match-up against the Giants he completed his plan at just the right time early in the second half... Roll out right, stop, and heave a bomb back down the left. There were yards between the receiver and the nearest defender. Neal could have run that route and caught that ball. Hell, my grandma coulda run that route and caught that ball. Fun times.
And the fun times are back.
Prediction: 8-8. My optimism is tempered. The old man needs a year to get the feel for things again.
In the late eighties, the Redskins and the Giants were heated rivals. The division title always came down to one of the two and it was usually a late-season game that decided it. Gibbs, knowing this, worked something into the first 13 weeks of the season that he could use down the road. He hung some meat on a string and let the dogs on the other side see it plain as day. For 13 weeks, everytime they rolled the QB out of the pocket to one side, he threw down field on a long streak pattern or a short crossing pattern. For 13 weeks they ran this play at least once a game. It didn't work all the time and by late in that run, I'm sure it rarely worked, but no matter. The hook was baited. And in the match-up against the Giants he completed his plan at just the right time early in the second half... Roll out right, stop, and heave a bomb back down the left. There were yards between the receiver and the nearest defender. Neal could have run that route and caught that ball. Hell, my grandma coulda run that route and caught that ball. Fun times.
And the fun times are back.
Prediction: 8-8. My optimism is tempered. The old man needs a year to get the feel for things again.
Wednesday, September 8
the nature and value of truth. [via mefi]
bonus question: what are the three philosophical components of truth?
bonus question: what are the three philosophical components of truth?
Tuesday, September 7
7 o'clock. USA vs. Russia. Be there (at your place, I mean).
Brett Hull sums up everyone's position quite succinctly.
Friday, September 3
Wednesday, September 1
That Indian Larry guy died yesterday.
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