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Like dust in the wind, dude.
Behold: Vulture’s Complete Field Guide to the Facial Expressions of Keanu Reeves Whoa. I laughed my ass off.
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facebook conundrum
I have a lot of n00b friends on Facebook, and I fully contend that Facebook is for n00bs and sissies. However, if I want to see photos and happenings of said friends, this is apparently the only way. So. I guess I’ll join and rejoice in e-props and friending the crap out of virtual pet avatars. //////////////////////// Why do I hate Facebook, hi-5, and all the other socnets with such a passion? Because of little gems like this: By posting User Content to any part of the Site, you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to the Company an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive,…
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Obama Diggs You
Wow, I guess teh internets is no longer just a series of tubes: “Will you consider legalizing marijuana so that the government can regulate it, tax it, put age limits on it, and create millions of new jobs and create a billion dollar industry right here in the U.S.?” – Current leading question on Digg-like board at change.gov
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Get a Job
HOLY CRAP! “Want a job you can really relish? Do you have an appetite for adventure, a friendly personality and boundless enthusiasm? Do you want to become a goodwill ambassador for Oscar Mayer, helping to organize promotions and even pitch TV, radio and print media? If the answer is “Yes”, you could qualify to be an official Oscar Mayer Hotdogger. Read on for all the juicy details. …..As an Oscar Mayer Hotdogger, you’ll gain lots of experience that may come in handy for your future career. You’ll be trained to work with professionals in the fields of consumer promotion, marketing and sales; help organize and execute events; and even help…
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What makes a good teacher?
This question has been bothering me since I started teaching a couple years ago. In my head I have a pretty good idea what makes a good teacher, and I can sit in on a class and immediately tell whether a teacher is effective or not, but it’s still difficult to form an answer with which I’m completely satisfied. It was interesting to see Malcolm Gladwell’s take on this in the New Yorker: Most Likely to Succeed
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To our hardcore fanbase…
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Coolest Scooter Ever
Don’t tell my Chappy, but this fold-up Centaur from 1964 is just awesome.
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Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea
This is the best film I’ve seen in a long time:
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Gladiatus link
Yes, I am aware that this is a huge waste of time, but D got me hooked on this free gladiator game, and although I’m busy with this and that, every spare minute is spent doing a Russel Crowe impersonation online. So, come join me, fellow wannabe Romans: http://s5.gladiatus.com/game/c.php?uid=109056
