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Dr. Alfred Crosby, author of Epidemic and Peace 1918: America's Forgotten Pandemic. 06:07
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Full Program: Issues this week: Obamacare Rules; What's the Forecast for the U.S. Economy?; Same-Sex South. 27:42
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Tavis discusses both the good and the bad regarding the newly passed healthcare bill. 03:05
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We're revisiting some of our favorite Boing Boing tv episodes during the holiday break, and while the one I'm embedding here (MP4 link here) is perhaps not going to win any Pulitzers, it was one of the most fun we had shooting anything ever. I won't spoil the surprise, but it involved making people in an office building very uncomfortable, and had absolutely nothing to do with George Lucas or Boba Fett. As for the bait 'n' switch title — just work with me here, this was our April Fool's Day episode for 2008. And as for why it's worth posting today? If you're anywhere near an office park or an elevator with strangers in it, I strongly recommend you do this on New Year's Eve.
Boing Boing faves from 2008: George Lucas in "The Boba Fett Mystique"
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I still like the situational joke where the person standing in an elevator produces a piece of chalk, draws a small circle around where they are standing, and then announces to those present that the circle "is her *personal* space."

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After Mr. Black left our table, I looked at Bud. I had made plans to come to see the Army-Navy game and to spend the weekend with him, and the plans had been exciting. I had finished college and was trying my wings as a "career girl," but as I fell asleep on the Pullman on the way to Philadelphia, I wondered how I would feel about the dashing midshipman I had met so briefly last summer.
Here we were in The Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York. I had seen it from the street before and had listened to conversation about Peacock Alley and the Starlight Roof, but now we were really there! We had just talked with the famous Rene Black; we had been served a dinner to delight royalty and were sipping wine together. How wonderful. How wonderful. How wonderful!
A photographer came up to us and said, "Mr. Black has asked me to take your photograph with the compliments of The Waldorf." The flash caught us, raising our glasses to each other, in perhaps the happiest instant ever recorded on film.
A few moments later Eddie Duchin left his bandstand and came to our table. The already legendary orchestra leader was warm and friendly as he talked about the great game Navy had played that afternoon. "I was cheering too," he said, and went on to tell us about his own service in the Navy during World War II. When Jean's attention was distracted for a moment, Mr. Duchin leaned over to me and whispered, "'Navy Blue and Gold' at midnight. Good luck!" He rose, grinning, and walked back to his piano.
He had hardly left when there was a stir and a buzz of conversation on the other side of the room. Jean and I looked for the source of the excitement, and then we saw it! Our dessert, La Friande Agrippina, carried triumphantly aloft across the dining room in a rainbow of colored spotlights. Great clouds of vapor billowed from silver cups filled with dry ice at each corner of the silver serving dish. In the center was a nest of ice cream within which rested two meringue lovebirds.
We had finished the delicious confection and were sipping a liqueur when the waiter told me that there was a telephone call for me in the lobby. I excused myself and followed him, wondering who in the world could be calling me, only to find the headwaiter waiting just outside the door. He handed me the bill and said, "We thought you might prefer not to have this brought to your table." I turned the slip of paper over fearfully and looked at the total. It was thirty-three dollars—exactly one third of Mr. Black's one hundred, and exactly what I had written Mr. Williams I could afford. It was clear to me that this amount couldn't even begin to cover the cost of the evening to The Waldorf, and equally clear that the reason the bill was presented with such exquisite finesse was to save me embarrassment had I not had thirty-three dollars. I looked at the headwaiter in amazement and gratitude, and he smiled and said, "Everyone on the staff hopes that all goes well for you."
Bud came back to the table gleaming, and, in answer to my curiosity about the telephone call, said, "It was nothing important. Shall we dance?" I felt his hand on my arm, guiding me gently to the floor.
Other couples danced about us chatting, and it seemed to me, smiling on us as they glided past. I saw only Bud. We were living a fairy-tale evening, and it was all real. Bud was real, the midshipman who had charmed me during the two evenings we had spent together last August and who had existed since only through letters. I had spun dreams about him during those three months of paper and ink, and now I looked into his face as we danced. "I'm in love!" I thought, "How wonderful. I'm in love."
At five minutes till midnight we were sitting at our table in a glow of happiness. Suddenly the wine steward appeared at my side with a small bottle of chilled Champagne. He opened it with a subdued "pop" and filled two crystal goblets with the sparkling golden wine. I raised my glass to Jean, and at that moment the orchestra drummer ruffled his drums softly, as if in a command for silence. Eddie Duchin turned toward us, smiled, and bowed. He raised his hand and brought it down, and suddenly we heard the melody of that most beautiful and sentimental of all college alma maters. "…For sailormen in battle fair since fighting days of old have proved the sailor's right to wear the Navy Blue and Gold." It was the magic moment to which every other moment of the evening had led. I looked at Jean, my wonderful Jean, and with a lump in my throat said, "Will you marry me?"
Bud and I were married the following June. Now, thirty years later, with our five children grown and establishing their own lives and the Midshipman a Rear Admiral, we sometimes turn the pages of the lovely wedding gift we received from Mr. Williams—a handsomely bound limited edition of the history of The Waldorf-Astoria. In it one can read about the princes and potentates, presidents and kings, who have been guests of that glamorous hotel. But there is one evening that is not included there—an evening in which kind, warmhearted, gently romantic men opened a door of happiness for a young couple in love. That evening is ours, and its testimony is Mr. Black's wedding gift. Framed and displayed in a place of honor on our dining room wall, it is a water color sketch of a little chef tending his spit in an ancient kitchen. Printed in his familiar hand across the top he has repeated the words
Si l'amour
ne demande que des baisers
à quoi bon
la gloire de cuisinier
Postscript: In 1998, on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, Jean and Bud Ince returned to New York City. They invited former editor-in-chief Gail Zweigenthal to join them at The Waldorf, where together they raised a glass to the famous hotel, to the magazine that enabled them to share their story with so many, and to the magic of lasting love.


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Trinidad Jame$ calls ATL's finest for the official "All Gold Everything" remix.
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It's okay.
2chainz...just stop!
Tip killed it.
C'mon. You know 2Chainz had to get on this. Waiting for explicit version..
Wait. What happened to the 17 verse version Diplo was talking about like fucking yesterday
so that 17 verse versions isnt real huh? Damn.
T.I. Said There's More Than 1 Version
Trinidad James dont even have a verse on his own remix
trinidad james looks like he got held back in kindergarten. legit looks like he knows his ABCs up to the letter "J"
He's probably doing regional remixes plus the mega mix with all of them combined.
Who the fuck wants to hear this song go on for 10 minutes? He spent all of that Def Jam money on a remix and now its a rap/wrap/whack hip hop.
This song is Jeezy's all day
Can't wait to his 15 minutes are done and then wait until the next ignorant court jester makes it Lmao...
T.I. snapped like always
Trinidad Jame$ calls ATL's finest for the official "All Gold Everything" remix... And 2 Chainz.


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Jews in the Upper Midwest
Jewish settlement in Minnesota and the Dakotas
The second factor distinguishing the Upper Midwestern Jewish settlement pattern from the one prevailing on the East Coast was that some Jews chose to become homesteaders. Land ownership, which appealed to poor and unskilled men, denoted not only freedom but also a more ennobling life. Craney Goldman Bellin, whose family left Beresenova, a town near Odessa, in 1905 to settle near Williston, North Dakota, recalled that one of the reasons her father decided to homestead was that a customer in Russia had called him a parasite--for, as a shopkeeper, he produced nothing. Other Jews tried farming because they had grown up in semirural environments in Russia and hated the taste they had gotten of American big-city life.
They were able to satisfy this urge to try farming because homestead land was still available in the Dakotas as late as 1910, although by then the remaining acreage was of marginal productivity. Between 1882 and 1910, about 1,000 Jews filed homestead claims in North and South Dakota.
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Annual Midwest Living Special Issue is Ultimate Guide to Midwest Travel
DES MOINES, IOWA (2008) - Madison, Indiana is highlighted in Best of the Midwest 2008, an annual guide from Midwest Living magazine. Best of the Midwest explores the diversity of the always surprising Heartland region, including great food, scenic drives, breathtaking vistas, unexpected treasures, favorite weekend getaways are more. This special issue is the "must do, must see, must eat" guide to the Midwest.
Best of the Midwest is an attempt at answering the question Midwest Living editors are always asked, "˜What do you recommend as the best place I should visit on my vacation?" says Midwest Living Editor in Chief Greg Philby.
Best of the Midwest includes a state-by-state guide and special features like 52 Things Everyone Should Experience, The Best Beaches, 100 Best Small Towns to Visit and Best Free Attractions.
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If this 47-room newcomer on the edge of SoFi (south of Fifth Street) is self-conscious about its conspicuous lack of glitz and flash, it doesn't show. The low-key property includes the two original 1930s Angler's Hotel wings plus two brand-new structures. The petite pool area feels like a secret—and with only a handful of plush loungers, this is an unlikely locale for any raucous parties. The slim rooms have all the necessary boutique accessories: a massive flat-screen TV, cheeky minibar offerings (eye mask, condoms, Apple headphones), a contemporary palette of taupe and tan, plus some unexpected perks, like clever inset shelving flanking the beds and a balcony off most suites. The ever-helpful staff take care of everything from providing MapQuest instructions to troubleshooting computer misfires. On the ground floor, Maison d'Azur, already a favorite of homesick Europeans desperate for elegant brasserie fare, is perfect for cozying up over cocktails and steak tartare, while prime outdoor tables are buzzy late into the night.
2008 Hot ListWhen to go: In January, after the crowds of Art Basel.
Which room to book: Sunbathe on your own personal rooftop deck in the three-story Pool House Manor Villa, which also has balconies for peering into the pool area.


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Translate this page Rosanne Musser DawsonThursday, March 18th, 2010 Issue 11, Volume 14.
During World War II she met and married Warren Dawson, a civilian worker at Pacific Naval Air base. After the war he established his business in custom-cabinetmaking and in 1957 the family moved to California, where Rosanne earned her teaching credentials and taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District. In 1987 both retired to Fallbrook, where Rosanne joined several service organizations including the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, Fallbrook Womens Club, American Association of University Women and the Angel Society. She was a lifelong member of the LDS church and belonged to the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She also enjoyed playing Mah Jong with the Fallbrook Dragons. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Warren; their daughters and son-in-law Kathleen Walker, Arcadia, Calif., Geneva and Lonnie Yett, Yucaipa, Calif.; sons and daughters-in-law Joseph and Gabi Dawson, Laguna Hills, Calif., David and Paula Dawson, San Pedro, Calif., Mark and Carol Dawson, La Canada, Calif. and Peter Dawson, Arcadia, Calif.; as well as eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. Other survivors include her sister Marjorie Say, Vancouver, Wash., and brothers Joseph Musser, Encinitas, Calif. and Daniel Musser, Portland, Ore. 0 comments Be the first to share your opinion on this article!
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On the second to last day before the last semester of my undergraduate career… I made bread. Lots of bread. Seven loaves of bread.
Okay, okay. One of the loaves was from the day before, when my boyfriend and I decided to make Irish Soda Bread. Then we discovered Irish soda bread uses baking soda, not yeast — hence the name. What to do with the yeast we carefully procured from our local Kroger?
The answer to that question is obviously "ciabatta bread." We made a sourdough starter, biga, and let it rise for twelve hours overnight. Then we mixed in more flour, let it rise some more (I did laundry in the interval), formed numerous small loaves (two with cheese inside), let it rise yet longer, and baked them.
Good crust, check. Fully baked, checked. Reasonably uniform for a free-form loaf, check. Fluffy inside, check.
Fluffy inside!! On the rare occasions I make bread (see past blog posts), it's usually rather dense. The soda bread would be exhibit A. Despite tasting like a buttermilk biscuit (since the only liquid came from buttermilk), it had the same super dense texture I've come to expect.
Exhibit B would be the German beer bread with caraway seeds I made over winter break. Dense. Also, I had to hold this huge meat thermometer to check the yeast's water temperature. It was too hot so I placed it on the windowsill so the winter wind could do its work. This process looked ridiculous.
End flashback. This ciabatta bread — the one with the starter — is actually somewhat light and fluffy compared to the usual homemade bread texture. Success!
Also, I had a Soup Battle with my boyfriend today, wherein we both made soups from celery, onion, and carrots. The kitchen was a bit crowded, but both soups — which turned out surprisingly different — was delicious… especially with the bread we pulled straight from the oven.


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The trailer debuted last week and now we're happy to bring you some exclusive pictures from what looks set to be one of the funniest films of 2013!
Starring Bridesmaids' Rose Byrne and Prometheus star Rafe Spall, the Working Title comedy's directed by Oscar-nominated Borat producer Dan Mazer.
Here's the official synopsis for I Give It a Year, due for release on February 8th.
Since they met at a party, ambitious high-flyer Nat (Rose Byrne) and struggling novelist Josh (Rafe Spall) have been deliriously happy despite their differences. Josh is a thinker, Nat's a doer, he's laissez-faire and she's quite anal... but the spark between them is undeniable.
Their wedding is a dream come true, but family, friends and even the minister who marries them aren't convinced that they can last. Josh's ex-girlfriend, Chloe (Anna Faris), and Nat's handsome American client Guy (Simon Baker), could offer attractive alternatives...
With their first anniversary approaching, neither wants to be the first to give up, but will they make it?
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Daniel Merriweather - Love & War
Wed 15th Jul, 2009 Music Reviews
inAlthough a few knew him from his earlier work with Mark Ronson on Here Comes the Fuzz and with Aussie hiphoper Phrase, Daniel Merriweather came to nearly everyone's attention through the cover of the Smiths' Stop Me on Ronson's Version. Like that track, his debut album Love & War, resonates with a cheeky old school soulfulness, and hopefully won't get him as many death threats.
Using old microphones and vintage equipment, Merriweather captures the grand old feel of soul, weaving intricate stories of love and loss that belie his young age over mostly melancholy horns and beats. Cigarettes is a prime example – singing about smoking and fighting and gambling and losing a girl, much more suited to the live of someone who is 46, not 26. The first single Change features a great collaboration with Wale, whilst Impossible is remarkably catchy and familiar. My favourite is the more upbeat Chainsaw with funky Hammond organ sound.
The album is produced by Mark Ronson, which shows throughout the record with Ronson's trademarked beats and arrangements, perhaps a little to its detriment. Although I've really enjoyed Ronson's past albums, at times I felt I was listening to a Mark Ronson album, and not a Daniel Merriweather one. We've heard Version, so it would have been good to hear him do something different with this amazing talent. That aside, Love & War is still a great album, and if you're a fan of soul from the likes of John Legend, Amy Winehouse and indeed Mark Ronson, then you'll enjoy Love & War.


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Stress BagPosted by GlendaStick of Gum - To remind you to stick to it Candle-To remind you to shine brightly (I used a nice smelling votive candle in a color that complimented the rest of the package.) A Chocolate Kiss - To remind you that you are loved A Match - To light your fire when you're feeling burned out ( I used a wooden kitchen match and put it in a tiny ziplock bag so it wouldn't get lost. I did that with a couple of the tiny things.) A Pin- To remind you to stay sharp (I can't remember if I used a big safety pin or a corsage pin.) A Smartie - To help you on those days when you don't feel smart ( A whole pack of smarties, of course.) A Starburst - To give you a burst of energy on days when you don't have any A Snickers - To remind you to take time to laugh (I used the bite size.) Confetti- To remind you to have fun ( I used the paper punch and made my own out of some pretty wrapping paper samples from the school paper sale.) Tape- To fix things that will not work A Potholder - For when things get too hot to handle (The phone company gives them away at Christmas. lol) A Penny - So you will never have to say, "I"m broke". A Marble- For when you lose yours A Rubber Band - To stretch yourself beyond the limits A String - To tie things together when everything falls apart A Band-Aid - For when things get a little rough ( I got a little wild and used the leopard print ones. *g*) A Crayon - To color your day bright and cheerful ( I used a pack of 4 crayons. The kids get them a lot for free with a little coloring book around Christmas.) A Puzzle Piece - Without you things wouldn't be complete A Cotton Ball - For the rough roads, seek the cushioned support of family and friends Happy face- Smiling is contagious ( I started to use some happy face stickers, but I found a little happy face ball that my kids never played with.) Eraser - To remind you that you can start every day with a clean slate. Excedrin - Thank you, I know this job can be a headache (It called for Tylenol, but I got a sample pack of Excedrin through the mail so that's what I used.) Battery - To give you that extra charge to keep you going... and going. Piece of Rope - When you reach the end of yours, this will keep you going a bit longer Paper clip - To help keep things together when they seem to be out of control. A Small Smooth Stone - To remind you that the rough times help to refine and polish A Recipe - To make when you want to do something special for someone ( I printed up a cake recipe of some kind.) A Star- To remind you to shine and always try your best ( I was stuck on this one. I finally just cut a star out of some yellow fun foam.) A Button - To remind you to shine and always try your best. Glitter- For a glimpse of how the world looks through a child's eyes ( I poured some into a tiny ziplock bag.) A Bag- To help you keep it all together These fun kits are made simply by adding all of the "ingredients", printing the list of items and their meaning and putting it all in a jar with a nice decorative jar topper. These are inexpensive kits, especially if you can recycle the jar from your kitchen (keep your eye open for nice jelly and relish jars at the store. Return to index |


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'The Hunger Games' For Dummies: 5 Fun Facts
On March 23rd "The Hunger Games" are officially on, but until then the Tributes (one of the nicknames for fans) will have to keep pressing the repeat button on those trailer clips. In between breaks, you can stay on ryanseacrest.com for some more "Hunger Games" fun. To get you in the mood, here are five fun facts about this sci-fi drama.
Elizabeth Banks Shares Intense "Hunger Games" Conditions [AUDIO]
1. There were some interesting hair color changes on set. Both Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth are both natural blondes, but for their roles as Katniss (Lawrence) and Gale (Hemsworth), they had to dye their hair brown. Yes, that's typically normal for a movie role, but what makes this a fun fact is that Josh Hutchersonwho is naturally a brunette, had to dye his hair blonde for his role as Peeta. What are the odds?
2. Since this book series is a trilogy, we just assumed that the other two books (Catching Fire, Mockingjay) were brainstormed and ready to go already, but that's not the case at all. If "The Hunger Games" bombs at the box office, the movie series might just stop all together.
3. Lionsgate (the movie's production company) decided to sell opening day tickets in advance on February 22. Little did they know (or maybe they did) that they would smash the record, which originally belonged to Twilight's "Eclipse," for the most tickets sold for a one day showing in advance. Those tickets served as 83% of ticket sales for the day.
4. Jennifer Lawrence was up for the lead role against many of Hollywood's "It" actresses including Emma Roberts ("Scream 4"), Abigail Breslin ("Little Miss Sunshine"), and Chloë Grace Moretz ("Kick-Ass").
5. The 2012 movie "Savages" was calling Jennifer Lawrence's name to play their lead female role but, Jennifer turned it down to film "The Hunger Games" instead. Blake Lively later went on to take Jennifer's "Savages" role.


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We've been in California a little over a month now and I can honestly say that every day has been filled with a new challenge or lesson. It has taken me until now to truly articulate what I have been going through mentally and emotionally and I probably will still miss the mark in explanation. But here goes nothing…
For those of you with pitchers that have experienced the California league, you know — it is brutal. To be straight, the fields are small and the wind blows straight out, which creates an absolute nightmare for pitchers. ERA expectations are considerably different than other leagues and the transition from Low A is often a rough one.
While I have seen plenty of good pitches from my husband and our team is on an upswing (recently clenching playoffs while on the road), our time here has been filled with struggle. It is a very hard lesson to learn how to support your man while things aren't going as well as usual.
As I am sure many of you will agree, there is nothing worse than seeing your husband or loved one struggle. All you want is him to perform at his best every single game and it just doesn't work like that. As much as we would like to think otherwise, situations are not always (or ever) in our control and there are times when the cards just don't fall. It is even harder when those cards continue to scatter game-after-game, which chips away at his confidence.
I felt like I tried everything. Saying nothing, changing the subject and saying a lot, positive reinforcement — the whole bit. Nothing I said or did could help the situation and I questioned my time here and whether I was helping our hurting. I began to blame myself to try to take control of the situation.
For the sake of staying aligned with my commitment to transparency, I have to admit I was in a bad place for a while. I got to a point where I was so entrenched in hits, walks and stats that I drove myself into darkness. There is no other job where your performance is so public as in professional athletics and I couldn't avoid the weight of that pressure. I was wrecked reading comments and listening to people's ridiculous insults that I lost sight of why we are here. I went quiet for a couple days, constantly thinking and contemplating "what ifs" and doubting God's plan.
Ever since we have been together, baseball has been apart of our lives. I have seen him struggle before and felt empathy, but nothing felt quite like this. When you play minor league baseball, so many aspects of your life hang in the balance based on performance. Especially when you're married. The pressure is real and it is intense. And while I felt empathy for him in the past, it is so much different now that we're married and in this thing together. The fear of getting moved down, released, changed to a different role and many other unknown options loomed over my head and made me extremely emotional and on edge.
It took meeting a new friend and letting her counsel me to change my tune. It is hard to explain, but I immediately felt God's intentional plan of putting this woman in my life. I shared with her my struggle and she admitted that her and her husband had experienced the same situation in the past. It was so inspirational to hear her perspective on what God has done in their life and marriage in redefining her husband's career.
While this "lightbulb" that came on in my mind doesn't change my husband's stats, it makes his stats unimportant. When all is said and done, the Lord does not care about balls and strikes. No matter how far he makes it in his career, baseball will be over one day. What will stand for eternity is how he used this platform to further the Kingdom. Do his teammates know that he is a Christ follower? Do they want to know more about walking with Jesus because of the way he lives his life?
It applies for me, too. How am I carrying myself in the stands? Do I seem confident in God's plan despite the outcomes of the game? I can honestly say that while I was walking in that darkness, I was not myself. I wish I could apologize to everyone that had to sit with me at games and listen to me worry and stress. I was not fun to be around and was certainly not displaying Christ's love with the way I was living my life.
While the lightbulb was unavoidable and really changed my state of mind, it is not reasonable to just think this change will happen in a second and be permanent. I had to set up boundaries. No more checking stats after his performance. No more following minor league baseball accounts that spark rumors about trades and releases. No more following people's performances and stressing about potential outcomes. I have to be very intentional in staying committed to these boundaries, but I can honestly say these changes have done big things for me.
Once I realized how much the fear and doubt in my heart was spilling out into my words I was really upset with myself. The last thing D wants after having a rough outing is me talking about all the changes in the organization and performances of people around the league. Not to mention, how did I think it was helping for him to see me worrying about moves when he needed to focus on improving his game to be successful? I only admit to these feelings because this post deserves the full truth. I was not fulfilling my role as his wife.
One of the greatest aspects of a relationship with Christ is grace. I can feel his love and grace in my life so much right now and I have learned so much by just looking at His work throughout this struggle. As long as He allows us to do this, we need to be intentional about serving Him daily. I need to commit to His calling on my life to be a light in the stands while D does work through his team and on the field as he performs.
Now, looking back, it is all so clear. These are long seasons and it is very easy to be consumed by the daily grind of games and travel. There are a lot of late nights and crazy schedules, which do cause you to drag after a while — it is unavoidable. But despite circumstance, I am called to stay committed to Christ's calling on my life. I cannot be consumed by baseball and the stress of uncertainty.
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Afterward, models have been fairly consistent in showing a cluster of t-storms developing tonight across the Texas panhandle and drifting eastward. This feature would likely affect counties west of the Metroplex with some rainfall, but the immediate DFW area still remain rain free. Most likely however, this feature would generate additional cloud cover and threaten our 100+ degree day streak.
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Wangari Maathai shows her Nobel Prize to a cheering crowd on her return to Nairobi in December 2004. Photo: Reuters
South African Nobel laureates Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu have hailed the legacy of Kenyan environmental activist Wangari Maathai, calling her a "true African heroine".
"She understood and acted on the inextricable links between poverty, rights and environmental sustainability. One can but marvel at her foresight and the scope of her success. She was a true African heroine," Archbishop Tutu's office said in a statement.
"Our condolences go to Professor Maathai's family, to the people of Kenya, and to the countless women (and men) across Africa and the world to whom she was an inspiration," it said.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, responsible for carrying on the work of South Africa's first black president, hailed her as "exceptional environmental activist".
"She has left a lasting legacy in greater awareness and work in protecting our environment and the world," said Achmat Dangor, the foundation's chief executive.
Professor Maathai died of cancer on Sunday at age 71, according to the Green Belt Movement she founded.
She became a key figure in Kenya after founding the movement in 1977, staunchly campaigning for environmental conservation and good governance.
She won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for her reforestation work in her native Kenya – the first African woman, the first Kenyan and the first environmentalist to receive this honour. Her organisation has planted some 40 million trees across Africa.
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Each summer, Stephen Koontz and his family make the drive to his family's Minnesota cabin. This year's trip – in relation to the hay market – was a real eye-opener for the Colorado State University ag economist.
"I can't recall it ever being so green. There wasn't a place on the trip that you would consider dry," Koontz says of his personal windshield survey through parts of Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota.
There's enough hay available, Koontz says, that growers may want to sell existing supplies soon to take advantage of higher prices. "It's shaping up to be a really good year."
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hpschd commented on the diary post MacAskill's Ride by Elliott.
MacAskill is pretty amazing – I don't think those clearly established and very rocky trails will get as much damage as they give out to any mountain bikers. Mountain bikes should be prohibited from walking trails and horse trails. Areas should be set aside for biking and inspected regularly – closed and moved when damage [...]
hpschd commented on the diary post Just because we are natural born killers does not mean we are not good people by Masoninblue.
Yes indeed. We have advantages that the chimps and baboons don't have. We can communicate complicated things, we can discuss, we can compromise, we have long memories and written history — IOW, the gift of time. We do not operate solely in the present; we can remember, extrapolate, predict, plan. As my mother used to [...]
hpschd commented on the diary post Thursday Watercooler by Kit OConnell.
Ah, I was right, that is Theda Bara!
hpschd commented on the diary post SCOTUS Invalidates NLRB 'Recess' Appointments by hpschd.
If the appointments are invalid, are the decisions of the NLRB since then also invalid?
What decisions could be invalidated?
Could be a real mess.
hpschd commented on the diary post SCOTUS invalidates NLRB 'recess' appointments by hpschd.
From the SCOTUS decision: "The nominations of the three members in question were pending in the Senate when it passed a December 17, 2011, resolution providing for a series of "pro forma session," with "no business . . . transacted," every Tuesday and Friday through January 20, 2012. http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/12-1281_bodg.pdf It appears that recess appointments can [...]
hpschd wrote a new diary post: SCOTUS Invalidates NLRB 'Recess' Appointments
Republican celebration of today's SCOTUS decision on NLRB appointments is out of proportion to its significance. You can read the decison (.pdf link) or see an opinion on scotusblog.com:
Leaning heavily upon a long history of Congress and presidents finding ways — sometimes clumsy — to make the federal government work, and perhaps silently wishing for a day [...]
Tried to sign, they wanted me to log in to FaceBook ("You're almost done!"). Sorry, I know that They(tm) can find me any time they want, but doing FB or Google — hey, that is like voluntarily checking into a CAFO. Edward will have to wait until I find an uncompromised way to support him. Godspeed, [...]
hpschd commented on the diary post Why is Alex Berezow Allowed to Write on Economics? by BrandonJ.
One of those insights is that people respond to incentives. If I offer a teenager $50 to mow my lawn — and an extra $25 if he trims the bushes — then I can expect to shell out $75. I just offered my little helper a handsome incentive, and there's a very good chance he'll respond [...]
hpschd commented on the diary post Sauschuck foresakes redemption by acmerecords.
Sounds like this guy srsly needs to be un-appointed. Where is the (elected, I assume) mayor on this?
hpschd commented on the blog post Late Night: Winning Isn't Everything
fdr14, you are a long time poster so giving you benefit of doubt. Not sure if you are up to speed on this particular, but "Messianic Jewish Bible Institute" is a Christian group dedicated to converting Jews to Christianity. Note the 'mission statement' in the link to Charity Navigator provided. Not Dearie's "Jewish shtick" at all. Pls consult duck-duck-go for more info.
hpschd commented on the blog post Pussy Riot's Nadezhda Tolokonnikova Has Disappeared
Total 'ding', ET. We don't have to kill for the revolution, but we may have to be willing to die for it. That's what it will take. Petitions don't work. Thank you, Nadya, I will be writing letters today (Russian consulate, Russian embassy, local newspapers, etc.).
Rest in peace, Thich Quang Duc, Rachel Corrie, Tank Man, Joe Hill and hundreds of thousands more, and thank you for your service to humanity. Nadya, stay safe, we will try to have your back.
hpschd commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes Max Blumenthal, Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel
Available here In Toronto are Palestinian products via Beit Zatoun (soap, zata'ar, olive oil). These are from Tabeh in the West Bank.
How do trade goods from Palestine get out? Do the Palestinians benefit from the trade?
hpschd commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes Max Blumenthal, Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel
I've just gotten the book from the Toronto library (4 copies – 29 holds).
Haven't had time to read much yet. I did catch all 5 Real News segments.I am concerned that the Harper government here in Canada is trying to outdo the US in bending over backwards to support the behavior of the Israeli government.
Did you get any comments regarding Canada in your research?
hpschd commented on the diary post The Empire President: Jeremy Scahill on Obama's "Neo-Con" Doctrine of Military Force in UN Speech by wendydavis.
I understood that 'glow in the dark' had been outsourced to Japan.
hpschd commented on the diary post War With Syria: Where Do Your Congressional Representatives Stand? by Jane Hamsher.
Candice Miller MI10 (gained fame as Tom Delay's bagwoman) says: "America Has 'No Business' Taking Military Action in Syria Without 'Imminent Threat' to U.S" So, probably a no.
hpschd commented on the diary post Over Easy: Gender Identity by yellowsnapdragon.
It's sad that Cheney will get away with what he's done, even if we get a president who respects the law. His medical condition makes him untouchable.
maybe, maybe not
hpschd commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes Radley Balko, Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America's Police Forces
I just got the book from the Toronto Library (4 copies in the system 15 holds currently). I have not gotten very far yet.
In June of 2010 Toronto hosted the G 20. Harper spent 1 Billion on it and refuses to give an accurate accounting of how it was spent. There were over 4000 cops here and way too much military gear. It was also clear that this was a rehearsal for future events.
They had sound cannons, rubber bullets, horse charges, beatings, 'kettleing' of a street crowd not actively protesting, pepper spray, attack formations, etc. It was way. way over the top. There was no violent resistance to the police but there was some Black Block action – window smashing (ignored by the police – undercover cops?), and two burning police cars. The patrol cars had been left unattended in areas away from patrolled sectors, and were left open with the gas caps off (so they would be less likely to blow up?). They were left to burn for a very long time before the appearance of firetrucks (which were only a few blocks away). Seemed like a photo-op setup.
A crowd in a 'designated protest area' was charged and stomped. There were over 1000 arrests (a record for Toronto and Canada).
There was a local rally in my neighborhood with a member (MPP) of Ontario parliament (far from downtown) attacked by the police – anyone with a phone number on their arm (lawyer's number) was detained. A woman was arrested for blowing bubbles at a cop (Officer Bubbles on
YouTube ) A local support center for meetings and coffee was raided.My attitudes about the Canadian Police changed after that.
hpschd commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon – Mid-Year Salon Discussion
Got to run to a meeting. I'll catch up later.
hpschd commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon – Mid-Year Salon Discussion
I get many ebooks from the Toronto library (I can make the type bigger). It is sometimes frustrating to be prevented from copying a word or phrase for further lookup on the net. One feature I like is to be able to read a library ebook in my browser (Firefox). I seems easier somehow.
I'd like to get a Kobo reader (e-ink type) – any Kobo user comments?
I get audiobooks when I can – I'm having more trouble reading these days – need new glasses.
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Pfizer Inc. has acquired Alacer Corp., the maker and distributor of Emergen-C products, the nation's largest-selling branded vitamin C product line.
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NEW YORK – Pfizer Inc. has acquired Alacer Corp., the maker and distributor of Emergen-C products, the nation's largest-selling branded vitamin C product line.
Financial terms of the deal, announced Monday, weren't disclosed.
"We are very pleased that the Emergen-C family of products will become part of Pfizer's portfolio. We expect that our global network and deep expertise in dietary supplements combined with our desire to provide consumers with high-quality products will make Emergen-C more accessible than it has ever been before," Paul Sturman, president of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, said in a statement. "Emergen-C products add to and greatly complement our market-leading dietary supplement portfolio."
Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based Alacer produces about 500 million packets of Emergen-C annually, and its products are sold in health food stores, supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchandisers and club stores nationwide, according to Pfizer.
An effervescent, powdered drink mix vitamin supplement, Emergen-C is designed to support active and healthy lifestyles. The brand comes in more than 15 flavors, and each of the seven lines of Emergen-C is packed with nutrients, vitamins C and B, electrolytes and antioxidants, according to the company. Specialty formulations include Emergen-C Kidz for children and specialized formulas that support health needs such as joint health and heart health.
"Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Alacer and the Emergen-C health and wellness brand. It is a unique opportunity to join one of the world's top performing consumer health care businesses," commented Ron Fugate, president and chief executive officer of Alacer. "By becoming part of Pfizer, we can access the resources and reach that will help us support healthy, active lifestyles across the globe."


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SAMAGRA (Holistic Development Service Centre) is a non-profit organization of Nepal whose long term vision centers around a self reliant, development oriented and dynamic society, ensuring human rights to every individual. It has underlined the mission to empower the marginalized and the absolute poor communities through the promotion of socio-economic and human capital adopting good governance, to claim and exercise their rights. The approach aims at political and socio-economic empowerment of the target people for their self-reliant all-round development through the formation and empowerment of "Social Families (SFs)" organized amongst the rural communities under the supervision / inspiration of SAMAGRA field level staff, who, with the help of professionals, impart with relevant need- based skills, knowledge and information to the concerned people. Its major activities are:
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4.5 Wonderful book. Emsamess | 05/05/2010 | See all Emsamess's reviews (6) My two and half year old adores this book and calls it Mum. He likes to shout out the names of the animals as the butterfly and monkey are on their travels. He also attempts to read it himself and 'No, No, No, that's......... can often be heard. The book was also taken into nursery and the other children also adored it.
4.5 Good book!! LillMama | 13/04/2010 | See all LillMama's reviews (2) A very good Book geared towards the younger child. My children and 4 and 6 and have now outgrown it. They now prefer the book 'Tiddler' to this one, but as with all Julia Donaldson books, this is a fantastic read!!
4.5 A must have! elizapat | 05/10/2009 | See all elizapat's reviews (2) Another wonderfully witty story by Julia Donaldson! We have now collected all of her books and this is one of the all time favourites!
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The Indoor Kids #103: Nerd Consensus with Jordan Morris
By Katie Levine on July 1, 2013
Today the Indoor Kids welcome back one of their favorite guests, Jordan Morris, to sit around and discuss some of the weirder aspects of nerd culture: dissenting opinions, piling on criticism, changes to origin stories, and more. Plus, they talk gaming news, stuff they're playing now, and take a walk on the Burnside!
The Last Of Us, Injustice, Far Cry 2, Halo 4, The Arkhams, Guardian Heroes, Dungeons and Dragons, State of Decay, Animal Crossing, Fable 2, No More Heroes, New Super Luigi U, Remember Me, Knack
Man of Steel, Superman 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel movies
Doctor Who, Angel, X-Files
Follow @matthewburnside on Twitter!
Follow @indoorkids, @kumailn, and @thegynomite on Twitter! And email us at email@example.com!
Last of Us Hard Mode is not that tough, good lord Jordan is a pussy.
How Jordan feels about The Last of Us is how I feel about Heavy Rain, but I would agree that the most hyped games have often been the ones trying hardest to be movies, which is pretty sad if you actually like videogames. But I take it as a positive sign that non-AAA, non-movie-aping games like Journey and The Walking Dead (Telltale's, not Merlenderl's) have getting the accolades and attention they deserve.
Octodad's here. Everything's gonna be all right.
Did anyone else see Emily on Tripping Out w/ Alie and Georgia?
Also, My take on the aggressive nerd thing is that i understand why some take things so seriously (I tried to avoid a Batman reference there) and can forgive it to an extant but the nerd outrage is probably a momentary gut reaction to something that happens to be public on the internet. -
Oh my…Emily mentioned a female actress without judging her looks or personality. Maybe she finally noticed how unappealing it is to listen to a socalled cultured nerd gamer girl bitching about other females on a videogame podcast.
I agree with The Last of us having it's share of problems still my game of the year so far along with Bioshock infinite which i would argue was just as overrated but still awesome.
"The Last of Us" is great. I didn't know about the hype and fell in love with it.
Popularity should neither be here nor there when judging quality in my opinion. Just play and and have fun is the bottom line. =) Sure it has its faults, but name one game that hasn't.
At least as unappealing as reading some douchbag's trolly, bitchyass, dickwad posts on a comment thread, I'm sure. But, then again, what appeals one to one may not appeal to another. Taste is one thing for which there is no accounting.
Hey, you mention Man of Steel doesn't have the kind of references to secondary characters like the Marvel movies have. (BEWARE: SPOILERS MIGHT FOLLOW) Just wanted to let you know that the woman who says "I think he's kind of hot" is Star Sapphire (a secondary character).
Obviously, you're going to see LexCorp and Wayne Enterprises since both are giant corporations in the DC universe (easily bigger than Sears) and it'd be weird if they weren't visible. There is also a small reference to Blaze Comics, a comic book publisher in the DCU that publishes the Booster Gold comics.
In the Canadian ship Clark walks up to a set of pods. One of them contains what looks like a Kryptonian mummy. One of the other pods is opened. This, supposedly, was Supergirl's pod.
In the Krypton scenes you can also clearly see Wegthor. One of the two moons of Krypton that was accidentally destroyed.
Clearly, the movie has it's fair share obscure references to the DCU.
That was @Anthony Hater Pickett by the way.
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Ah, was wondering what that was about. This commenting system really needs an edit function. =)
Anthony Httr Picket,
Please stop listening to our podcast. Your sexist negativity is not wanted. Spend your time on something you love, not something you hate.
I couldn't agree with Kumail more.
Eroge is the general term for adult video games in Japan, and the subgenre of the 'dating simulator' that you are referring to is the bishōjo game. I'm surprised Burnside didn't know this, since he was the advocate for more adult-themd video games. I personally am an unabashed eroge and hentai fan. Hell, I made erotic CG/3D comics for a living. So if you guys ever need information on 'that' section of the games market, gimme a shout. I can blow your mind with the insanity that is Japanese eroge.
Hey Anthony, your hair is bad and I think you probably don't have a lot of female friends.
Oh snap. Shit just got real up in here.
So so so SO close to being a classic episode… and you cut Burnside's scrotum nick comments off short. *shakes head* I don't know who you guys are anymore.
Hey gang! This week's guest Jordan Morris here. Just wanted to say thanks for listening to the show. IK has become my podcast home away from home. Some thoughts:
@BobbyG – Man, in hard mode I die like 20 times before completing a mission. My stealth needs work. Too much Gears maybe?
@Pieter – I didn't catch any of that stuff! I am awarding MoS +2 nerd points retroactively.
@Anthony – What Kumail said. Just stop listening dude. IK fans are typically nice, awesome and hilarious. Let's keep it that way.
hey kumail and emily i have a game recommendation its a independent game designed and built by 1 guy the game is called the "shingeki no kyojin tribute mini game" aka attack on titan available here http://fenglee.com/game/aog/ a few examples of yt lpers playing the game
criticals lp
melonie macs lp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEHlGW54vRAthis anonymous playthrough is the best ive seen someone play so far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK6SdaNe3C0&feature=player_embeddedits incredibly fun and its based on a amazing manga/anime so please check it out the game is addictive similar to the anime it was spawned from
its available to watch on crunchyroll or funimations websitesthe series is what you get if walking dead and game of thrones had a animne baby with spiderman maneuver elements its just awesome
3 things I'd like to say as a long time listener, some of which may sound hokey.
1) Instead of putting the focus on the few people who're spouting negativity with no other purpose than to make themselves feel some semblance of self-importance. I'd like to put the focus on the people who've come to The Indoor Kids defense and support Kumail, Emily, and their guest's views. Even if those opinions differ from your own. Good things should be rewarded with attention, not bad. I think that's a consensus we can all get behind.
2) About the Uncharted movie: I don't understand why they wouldn't write it. Just because it'd end up being Indiana Jones isn't a bad thing. Reiteration is a staple of most story elements. Hollywood writers don't stop making 'buddy cop' movies because they wouldn't' top the best movie in that genre. (Turner and Hooch for my money is the best B.C. movie…I kid) If an Uncharted movie can come close to any of the first 3 Indy movies, that's be awesome!
3) Lastly, this has nothing to do with anything. But as I was listening, I started to wonder if there can be such a thing as an eclectic racist. I feel like that's another comedians joke…but I don't recall who it could be from.
Anyways, thanks guys. Keep doing what you're doing!
Haven't heard this one yet but Jordan Morris is the best guest in Indoor Kids history. So I hope this lives up to expectations.
Can we get a new racist game reference? I have been hearing about RE5 since indoor kids started. Should I stop listening too?
I know you guys weren't fishing for this, but truly, Emily and Kumail, ignore whatever mindless, jackass internet-hate is being thrown your way.
(I have no context; I don't know what has been said; but I have experienced these interweb-blog-o-twitter-series-of-tubes, long enough to guess at the innumerable possibilities…)
You guys are great – and a delight to listen to.
One of the finest things about your podcast – aside from the facts that you are both charming and hilarious as hell, and invite some fascinating guests – is that you are honest, and heartfelt in your opinions. I would hate for you guys to feel that you should strangle your willingness to speak openly and from the heart because of the directionless scorn of people with nothing better to do than complain (an example of which, extraordinarily, has somehow even popped up in this very thread. Yikes.)
Personally, I love that there are times when it feels like you are mirroring back perspectives that I have had on games (and films); but I appreciate just as much (if not more) the many times that we differ in opinion, because I get to see people who are passionate as they honestly respond to texts that meant something to them, with something new and legitimate to say.
In short: I don't need to be pandered to in my entertainment – and I love that you guys don't cynically try to. …After all, it makes the moments we do agree even more enjoyable.
One of the most ironically wonderful and yet self-destructive things that we nerds have built into our psyches is the desire to seek out validation and solidarity in our opinions. It is a quality that has in the past defined us as a subculture, and allowed us to gather together like-minded souls, but it is also, sadly, a quality that can breed petulant reactionary bile that does nobody any good, and strangles our capacity to critique and explore the very things we adore.
Obviously none of that is news – you all said it far more eloquently than I in this week's podcast – but I would hate to think that you felt you were speaking into a thankless vacuum.
Sure, one of the great things that we nerd-humans can do is agree; but the BEST thing we can do is agree that there is more substance and opportunity to grow in having different perspectives, and trying to understand why.
In short: both you and the podcast are great. Don't go a' changin'.*
All the best.
* Please forgive my informality and tedious penchant for colloquial abbreviation.
@Ben, I'm cool with you. You have an opinion and you aren't being a dick. Those are two things I like.
Content Creator: Hey everyone! I have opinion X and opinion Y!
Almost Everyone (to Content Creator): Wow great show! I agree with opinion X, but not opinion Y. Here's why. Great show, though!
Troll (to Content Creator): You have opinion X? Well you're wrong and you're the stupidest person alive for thinking that. Your father is a horse thief and your mother chews the used gum she finds on the underside of restaurant tables! Go jump off of a skyscraper and land genitals-first on a fire hydrant!
Content Creator (to themselves): Wow, almost everyone likes me and was respectful, but there was this one character….boy howdy….he sure was mean. I just can't get him out of my head! I'm going to teach him a lesson by responding to him and explaining decent human behavior to him!
Content Creator (to Troll): Hey Troll! You're mean and rude! You should really learn how to communicate with people better! You're clearly an unhappy person who feels that lashing out at people and negatively affecting their lives in some way will comfort you! It's almost as if you're trying to attack someone you admire in the hopes that they'll…..respond and thereby….validate………your………..behavior. Fuck.
@Emily & @Kumail
As the hosts of this podcast you're kind of in an elevated position in this forum. You may not feel like you are when you're attacked, but both the trolls and the "almost everyones" see you as being in a position of power here. Your responses and opinions carry more weight with the people here than they would elsewhere. Don't believe me? By just expressing your opinions on a podcast and posting it on the web you've provoked every single response on this thread. Each comment here is a direct response to something you decided to bring up on the podcast. You decided these things were worth paying attention to and your audience responded accordingly. Thus, when you respond to trolls on the podcast and here, as dumb and counter-intuitive as it may seem, you encourage trolling.I know you guys are busy, and that trolling affects you on an emotional level. Trolls aren't right to troll. But if you're going to spend time responding to comments might it not be worth it to use the power you've accrued here to engage and encourage a different kind of behavior? The vast majority of the people are polite, thoughtful, respectful fans who were enthusiastic enough about your podcast to come here and talk about the ideas you presented. Might not your time and energy be better spent tossing a comment or two their way? Not because you owe it to them, because you don't, and not because you should feel obligated, because you shouldn't. But the economics of internet commenting dictate that you're going to reap what you sow here in the sense that you'll see less of what you ignore and more of what you encourage.
Not that any of this is any of my business. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.
I have no idea what is going on. But there seems to be a belligerent tone around, and its, like, totally bringing me down man…
I don't know what all the other Drama is about because I'm barely into the potcast, but you really do need to start playing the new Borederlands 2 DLC. It is amazing. We played it once, and then started the game over so we could play it again.
No belligerence intended. Humble apologies for any unintended belligerence. Just sharing some thoughts. Sorry if I brought anyone down. This should help.
Daawww. =)
Hey–another great episode. This has become my most looked forward to piece of entertainment every week! Kumail is my favorite comic in the business right now.
Now I have to go get Last of Us.
Crocs are awesome.
I LOVE what Joe Friday wrote.
Okay, first I hope everyone realizes I was kidding about Jordan….I mean i did put a smiley face with its tongue sticking out. Just giving him a hard time,I really like it when hes on the podcast. Also, I didn't mean to make Hard mode on Last of US sound like cake walk because its not, its just that it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I played the game with all the helpful things like that Batman/vision/hearing thing that Joel does turned off, which I think doesn't really fit with the game. I'm telling you the game is sooooo much better without that ability. Not knowing where the infected and hunters were was so intense and cool, I really think that's the way the developers wanted the game to be played…….just brutal raw, messy, visceral fighting and gun play. Now, on to SURVIVAL MODE anybody with me?
Question! I have never played BioShock but with the Xbox sale coming up for infinite should I just get it? Do I need the backstory? With the new consoles coming out I just don't feel like paying 60 for a game anymore.
Pizza talk reminds me of The Onion skit about Domino 's disgusting food research center. True story: my wife orders chocolate drizzle sticks from Pizza hut for the first time only shortly after I saw that skit. I laughed so hard at her and may have been called an ass afterwards, lol. Emily & Kumail, all I can say is that I love you guys and as some one who commutes and studies a lot your podcast is very appreciated.
Hey Emily and Kumail – If you like intense, British detective shows like The Fall, try Cracker (Netflix stream: http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/70224765?strkid=160150304_0_0&trkid=222336&movieid=70224765)
90s, gritty, Robbie Fucking Coltrane. Stick with it until you've seen To Be A Somebody, because oh my fucking god.Other people reading this, you should also watch it, it's straight up good TV.
"He was wearing his AnalCunt shirt…..That's the name of his band" Jordan is the best IK guest.
Good episode, but what was up with the your guest host refrencing " black guys watching a girl pee in a cup" under his breath? Is that something that we apparently do now,LOL ? I cant keep up ! I wanted to laugh…a little, but it made me feel a bit uncomfortable cause i didn't want to be laughed at. Tell me its OK to laugh…guys, guys ?
I love you guys' show and I agree we don't need to have concensus as gamers/geeks but some times you two are just so negative! I know you're doing this show from a place of love it because you love stuff but I want to hug you guys so you'd cheer up some times!
BTW Jessie is an awesome guest, I enjoy every time you bring him on the air!