Sign up for Twitter to follow Guy Kawasaki (@GuyKawasaki), author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions; former chief evangelist of Apple; and co-founder of Alltop. For political reasons, like his support for Planned Parenthood, or what can be taken as support in this tweet, I no longer follow him.
I continued to read these online comics (i.e., SUBNORMALITY!), through which a friend once told me, “Hey, c’mon, your life isn’t so bad,” and I later saw that I may not be so mature.
Being recently unfriended, I decided to ask my friends why in person, instead of wallowing and wondering why: to focus on having friends and to directly address concerns with my friends are new personal goals for me. One friend despises the Facebook Timeline, so he is going to give up Facebook. At the request of his employer, other friend is also giving up Facebook.
Friends often help me to remove myself from some of my more depressive moments. Last night at the home of Denton, the maximum number of players for Scrabble (i.e., four) gathered around the circular table, and I wallowed in my own self-induced dolor, until someone tried ‘hilty’ as a valid word. I recalled J-List side blog: Mixing English and Japanese Grammar, and, after some concentration, more importantly the character Celty from the following anime, which I have watched on the Adult Swim.
DURARARA!! USA | Official site
“‘Durarara!!’ the animated TV series is based on the hit novel ‘Durarara!!’ by RYOHGO NARITA (‘Baccano!’), a new breed author. This series has shocked readers and the light-novel industry with its unique characters and out-of-this-world story”
I am not always able to distract myself from my depression therewith:
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Here are the winning Mega Millions numbers
“Mega Millions officials have drawn the winning numbers for the largest lottery jackpot in US history. The Numbers: 2 - 4 - 23 - 38 - 46. Mega ball: 23.”
“The Cutie Mark Crusaders adopt the name ‘Gabby Gums’ to become the gossip columnist for their school paper. They seem to have finally found something they’re...”
Yes, and not everything goes together well in a Reese’s.
Marmite - Love it or hate it
“Marmite is a nutritious savoury spread that contains B vitamins, enjoyable in a sandwich, on toast, bread or even as a cooking ingredient. You’ll either love it or hate it.”
Marmite made illegal in Denmark - Telegraph
“According to the marketing slogan it is a taste that you either love or hate. But Danes will no longer get the chance to make up their own minds on Marmite after the British delicacy was banned under food safety laws.”
Oh, I see, because you’ll either love it or hate it, Melancholy is like Marmite; I have triumphantly updated my entertainingly shallow and pedantic blog.
Wednesday morning, I actually dreamed about SKET Dance.
Sket Dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“Sket Dance (スケット・ダンス, Suketto Dansu?, romanized as SKET DANCE in Japan) is a manga series written and illustrated by Kenta Shinohara and serialized, beginning in July 2007, in Shueisha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump. Sket Dance won the 55th annual Shogakukan Manga Award in 2009 for best shōnen …”
Self-Sabotage: The Enemy Within | Psychology Today
“We all get in our own way occasionally and some people do it repeatedly, whether it’s procrastinating, drinking, or overeating. Self-sabotaging behavior results from a misguided attempt to rescue ourselves from our own negative feelings.”
“The Hub is hosting the royal event of the century! My Little Pony Friendship is Magic’s Royal Wedding! Saturday April 21 at 1pm ET / 10am PT only on The Hub!...”
New Preview of Ponyville Confidential
“There is a new clip from ‘Ponyville Confidential,’ again hidden in the Friendship Express puzzle game. (Careful about spoilers and all that.)”
The following reflects a continuing occurrence within the community.
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“At 2:00 a.m. on any given night, my cell phone can be found vibrating off the nightstand. I’ll usually catch it just before it falls off the edge and pick it up.”
I first saw a title of an article like the above on the page for the Museum of Sex, but I was unable to find that specific one, and music is one of the other things with me and ponies, and this song is a track on my current mix CD:
Legends of Alcatraz on FOX - Presented by The 2013 Ford Mustang
“Of all the excellent car chases in cinema history, the Dodge Charger vs. Ford Mustang battle in Steve McQueen’s Bullit may be most recreated in season finale of Alcatraz from J.J. Abrams and the producers of Lost, a new drama centering around a three-lead team solving horrific crimes in present day San Francisco, which unlock a bigger, more chilling mystery revolving around America’s most infamous prison.”
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic “Hurricane Fluttershy” (Promo) - The Hub
“Fluttershy struggles to overcome her fear of public humiliation so she can help Rainbow Dash and the other pegasi create a Tornado powerful enough to lift ...”
Producer Roy Lee Comments on ‘Battle Royale’ vs. ‘Hunger Games’
“Despite its limited availability in North America, and even prior to last week’s DVD/Blu-ray release, plenty of people managed to catch Japanese teenage death-match movie Battle Royale. So when Hunger Games hit theaters with a similar premise, few missed the opportunity to compare the two. The Wall St…”
Nice criticism sucks; mean criticism bites.
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Evidence stacks up that monolith at Gardom’s Edge is astronomically aligned
“(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the Nottingham Trent University have gathered new evidence that a 4000-year-old monolith was aligned to be an astronomical marker. The 2.2 metre high monument, located in the Peak District National Park, has a striking, right-angled triangular shape that slants up ...”
For those who only have my telephone number, you have my pity. This morning my parents alternated talking to me, and I left my Samsung mobile at home, “Oh My Gosh!”
TMZ’s Bus Tour: The Creepiest View of America Money Can Buy
“For the modest price of $50 a person, TMZ permits you to idle in Los Angeles traffic, to see the stars themselves clustered like constellations and, if you are very lucky, to touch one right on the face as it eats from your hand.”
Yes, That’s A Dodge Challenger Limousine
“As if the Dodge Challenger wasn’t beefy enough, the folks at LA Custom Coach Inc. have built themselves a Challenger SRT8 limo. The shop welded an extra 140 inches of steel into the middle, making the resulting behemoth a staggering 28 feet long. It’s a one-off now, but LA Custom Coach is already...”
Twitter / Howard Sherman: “In honor of Leonard Nimoy’s 81st b’day, his video for ‘The Legend of Bilbo Baggins.’ 90 seconds that must be seen: ...” ... “Oh My Gosh!”
“When users land on your website, they typically read the content available. Then, the next thing that they will do is to try and familiarize themselves with your website. Most of the time this involves looking for navigation.”
“According to Chevrolet, the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will kick off without an Impala on the starting grid. That's news itself, considering how ...”
Holden Commodore Future Secured, U.S. Return Back In The Spotlight
“General Motors’ Australian division Holden, the manufacturer of the much-loved Commodore sedan, wagon and ute, and the former Pontiac G8, has announced today that it’s committed to investing $1 billion towards the development of a next-generation model. The announcement comes several months...”
“The Supreme Court won’t announce the outcome of Monday’s oral arguments for months, but the writing is already on the wall — or at least in the questions that the justices asked. Again and again, the justices pressed the lawyers on whether the Anti-Injunction Act prohibits the court from weighing in...”
A friend of a friend passed away yesterday, so my friend is traveling to Baltimore for the funeral. Her last errand is WalMart for Romney brand flip-flops.
People Are Badly Misinterpreting Rick Santorum | RedState
“Much hay is being made of Rick Santorum saying he’d prefer Obama to Romney. Except that is not what he said or what he meant. Certainly he could have had a ...”
This is Mitt Romney
“That’s right, the potential Republican Potentate is an AMC muscle car; according to the Secret Service, anyway. The Republican race for the presidential ...”
Ultimate Dubstep Game Trailer Remix
“All the recent dubstep trailers, sliced up and rearranged into a new remix. With music from Assassins Creed, Borderlands, Far Cry, Armored Core, and The Amazing Spider-man trailers, prepare to be blown away!”
Pandora Radio - Listen to Free Internet Radio, Find New Music
“Pandora radio is the personalized internet radio service that helps you find new music based on your old and current favorites. Create custom web radio stations, listen free.”
Electronic dance music, especially by Daft Punk, soothes me.
Sorry, the place is Whiskey Tango; the form is not possessive.
I admit, last night, we got to be in the reserved seating; this evening, we are not so fortunate, so I may just return to the car.
This is just really not my scene. I really don't feel like standing in the crowd. Instead of the Roving Imp, going to Whiskey Tango may have been a mistake tonight.
Someone, not I, had some kind of medical emergency.
At sometime after I become your friend, I will more certainly disappoint you. At Q104 Birthday Bash at Whiskey Tango in Grain Valley, I was not at the Tiny Group Festival on Friday, and perhaps will not be on Saturday. Denton has an interesting way of framing an argument:
“So you’re dumping John and his festival for a night of country music with artists you don’t even know. If I was John, I would be feeling hurt.”
Facts are that I am just spending time with other friends.
Perhaps I meant to edit the following before I put the post on Facebook or Twitter, “I am going to take a shower, and will be incommunicado until after the service,” was how I updated.
I will always remember Kam as a man who was often quiet, sometimes gruff, and always devoted to his family.
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Day late with an offer that I could not refuse,
my floating-point unit must be faulty, but ...
The RNC Doesn’t Forget: ‘Happy Birthday, ObamaCare!’
“The Republican National Committee is wishing Obamacare--President Obama’s signature health care overhaul legislation--a ‘happy birthday’ with this banner, hanging from the RNC office here in Washington: ‘We didn’t forget you,’ the RNC says, making an obvious jab at President Obama.”
Health care law: 5 things Democrats got wrong
“President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies thought their political assumptions were airtight during the yearlong battle to overhaul the health care system. Voters would reward them, they thought, even if Democrats muscled a bill through without Republican support. It was just a matter of ...”
Global ‘water war’ threat by 2030 - US intelligence
“Nations will cut off rivers to prevent their enemies having access to water downstream, terrorists will blow up dams, and states that cannot provide water for their citizens will collapse. This is the future - as painted by a top US security report.”
Source: Sailor Saturn is so “moe,” she gave us the word. According to one theory anyway. Her name, Tomoe, is thought to have been shortened into the word “moe” we use today. - J-List Tumblr
Ask Cootersneeze
“Um, hi! I um... I’m Cootersneeze! Some ponies asked me to do this little Tumblr thing, so here I am! You can ask me anything you want! I’ll be going through every single question and will take out...”
Thank You Lauren Faust - My Little Pony - Animation
“A reminder of the serendipitous nature of life. True story.
I noticed other Thank You Lauren Faust videos posted on YouTube,
so I’ve decided to make one myself ...”
Source: Ponyception by ~DeathPwny on deviantART
Anime Conji Coverage: My Little Pony: Panels are magic : Gigaventure
“Now before you go on reading this… Yes, I am a brony. I watch/follow the show on a weekly basis and I visit many sites dedicated to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fandom. The controversy with liking the show is that… I am an 21 year old male and this show is meant to target a much MUCH younger ....”
WaterAid celebrates World Water Day 2012
“World Water Day, Thursday 22 March 2012, draws attention to something most of us take for granted despite its importance -- safe water. There are still 780 ...”
According to Brain Pickings, this is not a new idea.
Give up your birthday
“Today is World Water Day. 1 in 8 people in the world live without access to clean, safe drinking water. Help them by pledging to give up your next birthday for charity: water and ask for donations for clean water instead of gifts.”
The vegan with the bacon tattoo: confessions of a temporary vegan
“No, this isn’t Payton's tattoo, but it's from the same source material. Note: Recently, Pitch employee Payton Hatfield — an unabashed meat lover with a bacon tattoo — completed a culinary experiment: He became a vegan.”
“ JCCC full-time regular employees and part-time regular employees working 20 hours or more may view their KPERS Member Annual Statements as of Dec. 31, 2011, online at www.kpers.org.
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“How to Draw Mirai Suenaga, Anime Characters, Anime, Draw Japanese Anime, Draw Manga free step-by-step drawing tutorial will teach you in easy-to-draw-steps how to draw ‘How to Draw Mirai Suenaga’ online., Added by Dawn, March 18, 2012, 1:33:34 am”
“‘Fearless Felix’ Baumgartner has jumped 2,500 times from planes and helicopters, as well as some of the highest landmarks and skyscrapers on the planet – the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, the Millau Viaduct in southern France, the 101-story Taipei 101 in Taiwan.”
Biden: OBL raid most audacious military plan in 500 years - Hot Air
“Just imagine how much unexpected fun it must be to cover Vice President Joe Biden. Normally, reporters who get stuck with the Veep end up enduring dry, meaningless speeches and endless funerals. With Sheriff Joe, though, reporters assigned to the beat get to break stories like this.”
Twitter / Roger Best: “‘The old believe everything,’”
“Republicans have continually decried the Obama Administration’s “runaway spending” since he took office, blaming him for growing deficits and a mounting national debt. But a quick glance at the facts show that, compared to George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan, Obama is actually embracing fiscal ...”
“Appearing on the Alex Jones Show yesterday, civil rights icon Dick Gregory shared the story of how he was told to leave New York the night before 9/11, echoing similar warnings that were received on the eve of the attacks by other high profile figures.”
Twitter / Roger Best: “‘... the young know everything.’ Oscar Wilde”
“Martinis. Manolo Blahniks. Fabulous Park Avenue apartments and, of course, the word “fabulous” itself. HBO’s six-season run of ‘Sex and the City’ had women moving to Manhattan with visions of finding ...”
“The ponies sing about the Winter Wrap Up. It's when they welcome spring, plant things, and wake up the sleeping animals. How can Twilight Sparkle join in?
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While I had planned to canvass several days during Spring Break, I spent some time with Denton on Wednesday. My appointment on Thursday afternoon, when the doctor and I analyzed the numbers from my blood test, made any effort impossible, but I did go out Friday, immediately after work.
My blood sugar and my liver proteins saw improvement; although I need to focus on my intake of fat for better cholesterol, my tests will now be every six months instead of every three months.
My class at the Roving Imp Training Center is generally on Tuesday, but I chose to go to H & R Block to redo my taxes. Riding in his jeep on Wednesday, Denton and I ran some errands, visited his childhood home, and ran some deliveries of Chinese food in the evening, so I finally went to class on Thursday.
Whose name I have previously misspelled here, my friend Alan received a visit from me on Friday night, after the shows at the Roving Imp.
To have my lube oil and filter change done on Saturday, I went to Superior Chevrolet, a Kansas City dealer located two block from my home. Without an appointment, but with a coupon, I arrived at 10:30 a.m., and when the service was not done by 11:45 a.m., I walked home to watch the new episode.
“Spike goes on a journey of self-discovery by joining the Great Dragon Migration.
But does a rough and tumble gang of teenage dragons really hold the key to ...”
I returned an hour and a half later. My finances became a little closer than I thought, so I had to return something to Toys ‘Я Us —
Calico Critters Cherry Cruiser
“Cruise around Cloverleaf Corners in style in the Calico Critter Cherry Cruiser! Tires and steering wheel rotate. Pull out the license plate to reveal the picnic table! Also includes 1 attachable baby seat with safety strap, 2 attachable meal trays with cup holders, can of apple juice, can of orange…”
Yeah, I had bought that for my ponies, but I needed the money more. On Saturday night, I saw more shows at the Roving Imp. Sunday was played by ear to the tune of two friends, one of whom I met for his birthday at Lakeside Tavern, where we watched some games in the collegiate basketball tournaments on CBS, then 60 Minutes began.
SpaceX: Entrepreneur’s race to space - CBS News
“60 Minutes on CBS News: SpaceX: Entrepreneur’s race to space - From PayPal to electric cars to rockets, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk wants his company, SpaceX, to build America’s next manned spacecraft. Scott Pelley reports.”
TSA Pats Down 3-Year-Old In Leg Cast And Wheelchair (VIDEO)
“A three-year-old boy in a cast and wheelchair on his way to a Disney vacation with his family was stopped by TSA agents at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. He was traveling with his parents, two siblings and two grandparents.”
Two and a Half Men Video - Palmdale, Ech - CBS.com
“When these two mothers get together, get ready for mom-ageddon! Tune in on Monday, March 19th at 9/8c only CBS!”
“‘I’m living in London and I’m socialist,’ she told her host. ‘What do you expect?’ (video follows with transcript and commentary)”
This is senseless.
Four shot dead at French Jewish school
“TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) - At least four people, including three children, were shot dead at a Jewish school in Toulouse in southwest France on Monday, the third fatal shooting in the region in just ...”
This is senseless.
A conundrum for conservative talk radio
“Amid controversies involving hosts such as Rush Limbaugh and Tampa’s Dan Sileo, a medium built on pushing limits of acceptable speech seems to be reassessing where those limits are.”
“If only President Barack Obama were a Republican, then the public would realize he has been ‘a very successful’ President, but Democrats, actor/activist George Clooney fretted, ‘are just very poor...at explaining’ their accomplishments. The assessment from Clooney, who also declared ‘the President …’”
“The 3-year-old girl has suffered a concussion after slipping under the
bars and being thrown about eight feet in the air from a local carnival
ride. The incident was all caught on video randomly by a passerby.”
Sadly, one of my coworkers has lost his battle with cancer. In my thirteen years, he is the third person with whom I have worked to have died of cancer. The family suggests contributions to the Lung Association. The service is Thursday evening and his obituary continues below.
Kam Adam Wagner of Mission, Kansas | Obituary | Obituaries | Amos Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services
“Kam Adam Wagner, 49, Mission, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, Kansas, after a brief battle [...]”
Whenever I greeted Kam, he generally replied,“What it is.”
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