lollygagging

In Top Gear Episode #5.1 (TV episode 2004), “The boys travel to their favorite beach in Wales to test the Vauxhall Monaro, the Chrysler 300C and the Jaguar S Type-R,” where James May discovers some things, which can be altered for me to reveal a personal truth.

“Happily, the engine is big, too ... develops a big 382 horsepower, all of which comes at you in big, lazy yawns. For example, here I am doing 60 miles per hour in Top Gear, and the engine is turning over at 1500 r.p.m. 1500; it’s idling. You fat, Aussie slacker!”

I recently pondered on those remarks as I watched the tachometer in my car, “The engine is turning over at 1500 r.p.m. 1500; it’s lollygagging,” so consider, I am persistent in the pursuit of my aims, in a slow but sure striving for security, and I need to complete the following for work.

StrengthsQuest

“Gallup’s strengths-based development programs help you identify your natural abilities for providing near-perfect performances in specific activities, and then provides you with the latest discoveries and strategies for applying your strengths.”

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) will tell you, “Procrastination is a complex psychological behavior that affects everyone to some degree or another,” yet when one actualizes self, would one not become more confident?

Redistribution! | One cramp [pixiv]

.@sedaheht You suck, loser! — Sedaheht (@sedaheht) April 24, 2013

As I read the above tweet, I thought about my friend Michael Czerniewski, who had an entry in the Cavalier Film Festival, yet he did not place, and was hard on himself, so I responded this way.

@sedaheht I told myself that, and my friend @skidawgkc22 told himself that, and your statement about yourself is cruelly false. — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 24, 2013

An offer that I cannot refuse 023

BMW Ultimate Driving Experience - BMW North America
“BMW Ultimate Driving Experience.”

Yes, at Baron BMW, I have previously test drove a 2009 BMW 328xi sedan in December 2008, and I took a 2010 BMW 550 GT for a test drive. In 328xi, the “x” denotes BMW’s X-Drive all-wheel drive system, and end of 550 GT denotes “Gran Turismo.”

The Secret Unicorn Hideout by ~Bryal on deviantART

Keeping up the habit 011

1 Corinthians 10:13

End of Generosity by ~godzilla3092 on deviantART

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

On the Third day

Windows updated my mobile computer in late August, and the disk drive subsequently failed. Tuesday, I finally called Dell, and on the third day of business, just as foretold, a technician called me, came by my home and installed a new hard drive.

Shirafuji apricot apricot Sakura | Diesel @ Komi one 13b [pixiv]

Yesterday, a grand reopening was held here, and my eyes have also been reopened to this location in grand fashion. 4sq.com/Z03CiK — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 26, 2013

“Before the sun sets on the third day, we shall rise to greet the dawning of a new era... in which lying and hyena come together, in a great and glorious future!”

Obama: ‘Planned Parenthood Is Not Going Anywhere’

“PRESIDENT OBAMA: ‘As long as we've got to fight to make sure women have access to quality, affordable health care, and as long as we’ve got to fight to protect a woman’s right to make her own choices about her own health, I want you to know that you’ve also got a president who’s going to be right ....’”

“Why Don’t You Support A Woman’s Right To Choose To Defend Herself?”

Quattro, cinco

Please, consider the following.

Franchi’s Two Cents - The Boston Massacre of the 4th Amendment

“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

“Right Hand Didn’t Know What the Left Hand Was Doing”

The Real Danger of CISPA
“CISPA is more dangerous than it looks on the surface.”

“The controversial US Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) appears to be all but dead in the water,” yet I am reluctant to put faith in the Senate.

Madame, there’s a Sweetie Belle in my milkshake. by ~DrPancakees on deviantART

BREAKING: Harry Reid Introduces Bill for Background Checks
on Gunpowder – May Also Affect Ammo

“Harry Reid has introduced a bill on behalf of fellow Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), who has been out sick for much of the year, which would require background checks on any purchases of gunpowder.”

This blog, and computers from this era, will be unreadable to archeologists in two hundred years; I don’t know, do you?

I missed the party 013

Until 2006, I had never experienced digital cable TV.
Time Warner Cable had a nonlinear feed for Anime Network,
where I first saw Divergence Eve.

The Melancholy of Mikuru Asahina | Vinegar Maine [pixiv]

Divergence Eve: Misaki Chronicles DVD Box Set (Thinpak)

“Every day, we try to bring you one great deal on anime/gaming merchandise. We negotiate and work directly with merchants for deep discounts. When you buy, it's handled directly through Crunchyroll. You will be supporting a site you trust, and we pass even bigger savings onto you!”

Yes, this month, I was late with my payment to PayPal, so I today missed the party, an opportunity to purchase the sequel series at a deep discount. For a more scheduled post, tomorrow I will answer ‘How is one to address four people who find themselves to be drowning in quicksand?’

Celebratory note 044

Hollywood producers, directors headline
Cavalier Film Festival; student work highlighted

Pinkity by *Killryde on deviantART

“Hollywood director, producer and editor Jonathan Dillon is the featured speaker at the Cavalier Film Festival, set for 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in room 233 of the General Education Building at Johnson County Community College.

Dillon is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 4 p.m. with four Hollywood and independent movie directors, writers, editors and producers. Panelists are Stephane Suetos Scupham, Patrick Rea, Dallas Henry and Rob Cecil.

At 7 p.m., films created by students from JCCC and area high schools will be screened, with the opportunity to vote for the audience favorite.

The event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the JCCC division of student life and leadership development and the journalism and media communications department.

Read more about the presenters here.”

My friend Michael Czerniewski has an entry.

News of the Day 044

Once, I asked, “Is 22 April anything special?”
Well, a few years ago, my youngest sister was born on this date.

I'd like the miniature beast of burden with the common bird of the yard from the coast of California. 4sq.com/17eyYYu — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 22, 2013

JCCC celebrates Earth Days April 22 to 26

“Mark your calendars for a variety of sustainability events across campus the week of April 22. It’s called Earth Days – as in plural – because any day is a day to be a conscientious occupant of planet earth! Highlights include:

•  Farm lunch buffet
•  Bike-power blended smoothies
•  Farm workday
•  The Lorax
•  And more!

Several events are free, though some do require RSVPs. View the full calendar for complete event lineup and for signup information where requested.”

Bring the beat back 012

While Sheryl Crow has sung, “I like a good beer buzz, early in the morning,” personally any day when I work begins with KMBZ, where I hear Kansas City’s Morning News, to which I begin my listening at six in the morning.

Cookies by *StePandy on deviantART

En route to work, I often become tired of hearing the same headlines, so I will tune to Alice 102, 105.1 JACK FM and 101 the Fox - Kansas City’s Classic Rock Station, for some song to hum to myself as I enter the office. Since the last time that I brought back the beat, I have received my refund for my taxes to the federal government, yet I have not filed my taxes to Kansas for this year.

Z-Teca Mexican Grill | ‘Trial Monster Burrito Challenge’
“Friends and Fans Don Denton Turley and Christopher Hurt eat our 3 1/4 Pound Burrito to find out just how long it takes!”

Above is one of my favorite memories with Jon Brown, who recently passed away, and Denton. I later had some frozen yogurt to calm my stomach.

I will remember You

Celebration of Life in Honor of Jon Brown is Sunday
at The Stanley in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

JON THOMAS BROWN’s Obituary on Kansas City Star

“Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. |  Jon Thomas Brown, age 47, lost his 7 year battle with Melanoma on April 16, 2013. Jon wanted his story told, so ‘at least one person’ could benefit from his misfortune. You see, Jon’s doc- tors ...”

“I will remember You”

snow drop | Seat t [pixiv]

Must life be so ironic?

When I first thought about creating this post, I had considered the following.

America’s Chronicle: Shocking! Could
the Europeans Have Done Something Right?

“The Wall Street Journal is reading us again. Their editorial of today agrees with us to the point of using the same adjectives.”

The 3 Most Common Uses of Irony - The Oatmeal

Sweetie Belle - The Irony... IT BURNS. by ~Firestorm-CAN on deviantART

Grammar Girl : Irony :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™

“Get Grammar Girl’s take on irony. Learn the difference between ironic and coincidental and learn how to properly use irony.”

Open enrollment for fall 2013 begins April 25 at 8:00 a.m.
For info call my Windows Phone.

Obama Works the Phones -- For Gun Control - The Rush Limbaugh Show

“RUSH: Senator Elizabeth Warren wanted to get in on the big press conference in Boston this morning that happened about 10:30. The first words out of her mouth were praise for Obama and government... She had to tell everybody that Obama was involved, because you know what he’s actually doing today?…”

Let us observe the origin of the problem,
the interface between Manchin, Biden and respectively CNN, MSNBC.

Obama Flashes Anger After Senate Democrats
Let His Anti-Gun Bill Fail - The Rush Limbaugh Show

“RUSH: Wouldn’t it be great if you saw him get that kind of mad when Americans are killed? He didn’t get that mad after Benghazi. He didn’t get anywhere near that mad after what happened in Boston. But let his gun control bill go down in the Senate, this guy blows a gasket. He literally blew a ...”

Either irony could describe my use of biased media
to expose biased media to archeologists in two hundred years.

Forensic Artist Proves Women Literally Don’t Know Their Own Beauty

“Beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder. Studies have shown, though, that when the beauty in question is a woman’s own, and the beholder’s eye is theirs as well, only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. Dove has long been working toward shifting that paradigm with the…”

I don’t know, do you, Oblivion?

Is that tomorrow or Thursday?

Astronomy department presents Evening with the Stars April 20

Future Ganges Institute Rabomenzu | N Island  [pixiv]

“The JCCC Astronomy Department presents Evening with the Stars at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in GEB 233.

Photographer and amateur astronomer Tom Martinez will share his images, techniques and love for astrophotography.

Following the talk, weather permitting, Doug Patterson and Bill Koch, both JCCC professors of science, will host an observation of the night sky at the Paul Tebbe Observatory atop CLB. Visible objects include the moon, Jupiter, the Orion Nebula and the Beehive Cluster.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact either Koch, or Patterson.”

For Wednesday, tomorrow and Thursday are the same day, yet I had spent part of the day with the idea that today was Thursday. Somewhere in the archives of Egocentric Universe, I have another post when I had confusion about the day or date, as the above author demonstrates.

VIDEO: Two Minute ‘Steins;Gate’ Anime Movie Trailer

”After an earlier teaser, Kadokawa has delivered the goods with a full two minute promo for ‘Steins;Gate Fuka Ryoiki no déjà-vu,’ the anime movie set to hit theaters on April 20th.”

Late into last night, I was watching YouTube, I suffered some from the loss of sleep, and actually asked myself, ”Is it tomorrow or Thursday?”

Lover of the Light

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

12 Examples of People Being Awesome After
the Attack on the Boston Marathon

“First responders, volunteers, blood givers, and tech developers.”

Until I electronically received a message by John Paul Aguiar today,
I had different concept for this post.

Boston Marathon - Staying Quiet To Show My Support aweber.com/t/Lf0Aw — John Paul Aguiar (@JohnAguiar) April 16, 2013

Warm hearted and usually cheerful, most of the time I display a sunny disposition with a sense of humor, and knowing how to get along with others, results in many friends.

Thus far, I've discovered a Land Rover Discovery. (@ T-Rex Cafe) [pic]: 4sq.com/13i5QwV — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 16, 2013

“What about that shadowy place?”

“The T-Rex Café is one of those nostalgia places that wasn’t done very well.

You must never go there, Simba.”

Huxley is rolling in his grave / A Brave New World of lingerie [pic]: 4sq.com/13dRstu — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 17, 2013

Going to the T-Rex Café was an idea from my sisters to celebrate with our father, whose birthday was today. I think that their only seafood is shrimp.
Lord help you, if you order the crab.

Rarity fighting a giant crab by *Jiayi on deviantART

We apologize 014

Know what’s lame? Taxes. Know what’s awesome? 1/2 price drinks, teas and slushes at SONIC. Tomorrow, April 15, it’s Happy Hour ALL DAY at your favorite Sonic!

Let This Be Our Prayer by *Beavernator on deviantART

Dad Furious After Finding This Crayon-Written
Paper in Florida 4th-Grader’s Backpack, ‘I Am Willing...’

“‘...in order to be safer or more secure.’”

‘Ship My Pants’ Kmart commercial video:
Ad goes viral with clever wordplay, shown on TODAY Show

Students Asked to ‘Argue That Jews Are Evil’
and Prove Nazi Loyalty in Assignment Linked to Common Core

“Students in some Albany High School English classes were asked to participate in the unthinkable this week as part of a persuasive writing assignment. The objective? Prove why Jews are evil and convince the teacher of their loyalty to the Third Reich in five paragraphs...”

JCCC Night at the Nelson is April 19

Pure white dress Miku | Snowflake [pixiv]

“The 16th annual JCCC Night at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City, Mo.

All humanities, art history, fine arts, photography, interior design, graphic design, architecture and theatre students are invited to attend.

This event brings approximately 800 students and their guests to the museum for presentations by JCCC faculty members on various artworks. If you teach in one of these departments and need tickets for your students, contact Julie Hutchison, or go to OCB 264 to pick them up.

Faculty and staff from all departments are encouraged to attend as well, and they may visit the check-in table in the Nelson’s Bloch building on the evening of the event for free tickets, or pick them up in OCB 264 in advance.

This year's presenters are Bernard Norcott-Mahany, Denis Arjo, Jan Cummings, Jim Lane, Larry Thomas, Karen Gerety Folk, Katherine Morse, Kathleen Mendenhall, Marie Dolembo, Michael Hembree, Michael Robertson, Sean Daley, Timothy Hoare and Valerie Zell.”

OffStage: American Heartland Theatre closing by Laura Spencer

Summary of Improv Goals 032

Now, don’t get me wrong, the Roving Imp’s 6th Anniversary Comedy Show in the Student Union at The University of Kansas was fantastic, yet I must commend the Elderberries for their performance.

RariJack by ~Shawnyall on deviantART

real love

“Guy and Martha Maggio have been together for 14 years, married for 13. We met doing local community theatre and have spent every day together, slept in the same bed together and cared for each other ...”

OK OK OK, Guy and Martha, John, David, Bob (with whom I became acquainted at the event) and Joe (briefly with the International House of Mancakes) are also in the Elderberries. My fellow player and friend Joel graciously gave me a complimentary ticket to his performance which was earlier last night.

The song "All the Single Ladies" ismade much worse by a chorus of spoiled girls from a private school. 4sq.com/112iX49 — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 13, 2013

While that show was technically a private event, I was able to make a suggestion for Blind Lines, “Girl, I know your legs must be tired, ‘cause you’ve been runnin’ through my mind all day.”

Ides of April

April 15 is the last day to drop a spring full semester course with a W or request pass/fail option from my Windows Phone.

Hawking: Mankind has 1,000 years to escape Earth

“Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking warns human beings won’t survive ‘without escaping’ from the ‘fragile’ planet. His gloomy forecast is people will become extinct on Earth within current the millennium.”

Comedy Central on Campus brings three hot comedians to JCCC April 12
See more on Know Your Meme

“Three hot young comedians will appear at Johnson County Community College April 12 when Comedy Central on Campus brings its show to the school.

Nikki Glaser, Nick Vatterott and Sheng Wang start the laughs (and adult language) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, in Yardley Hall of the Carlsen Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for JCCC students or $20 for the general public, available online or in person at the JCCC box office in the Carlsen Center or the student activities desk, room 106 of the Student Center at JCCC.

JCCC employees can get up to four tickets to the show for $10. The special employee pricing is available in person at the box office or the student activities desk, but not online.

The event is co-sponsored by JCCC Student Activities and the JCCC Performing Arts Series.”

Let us visit yet another possibility, the opposite of Idiocracy (which I have seen), and more like Children of Men (which I have not seen).

FuturistSpeaker.com – Empty Playgrounds: Global Populations in Decline

“In the next sixty seconds 245 babies will be born worldwide. India and China alone will add 36 and 29 respectively. When numbers such as these are reported by the news media they paint a very gloomy picture of the world to come. This portrayal is seriously misleading.”

College Republicans group sponsors Legislative Town Hall April 15

Source: A rather awesome, naughty Disney image. (J-List)

“The JCCC College Republicans is sponsoring a Legislative Town Hall meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 15, in RC 101. The panel will consist of Kansas senators Greg Smith and Mary Pilcher-Cook and state Rep. James Todd.

This will be an opportunity to learn more about the legislation that has been passed in Topeka during the current session and to ask questions of members of the panel. All of the panelists were instrumental in drafting the new laws which will affect all Kansans.

This event is being conducted as part of the college’s participation in The Democracy Commitment. Faculty are encouraged to make their students aware of this informative and educational event.”

This blog, and computers from this era, will be unreadable to archeologists in two hundred years; I don’t know, do you?

The flower that blooms in adversity... is the most rare and beautiful of them all. twitter.com/chris_m_hurt/s… — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 12, 2013

Failure with Cling Wrap

I’m a failure with Cling Wrap. I have a love of good food, but often eat, and overeat, purely to satisfy the palate rather than my digestive system.
 

Stolen Laptop Sends Mystery Pictures from Iran

“Laptops, sadly, get stolen every day (at a rate of one every 53 seconds, according to an oft-quoted Gartner study). But not all of those bereft owners get to see the thieves ...”

A rapping flight attendant on Southwest Airlines.

Lyra Says Zomg by *jaybeebug on deviantART

I missed the party 012

While the weather was certainly like “Summertime,” neither my finances nor parking was conducive to my attending the following event.

Feeling a disruption in the force? It might be Planet Comicon excitement

“Science fiction and comic book fans throughout the Midwest are feeling a disruption in the force.”

I had to today forgo the 75th Street Brewery and Jazz, a Louisiana Kitchen, and I am catching up the Belgian Cootersneeze, his art follows.

MLT: Raven-Twilight by ~Dragonflame218 on deviantART

Inspiring Quotes from Margaret Thatcher

“Margaret Thatcher made history by becoming the first female prime minister in 1979 and held the position until 1990.”

My hope remains that this blog is thoroughly entertaining.

Henry David Thoreau Quotes at BrainyQuote.com

“‘As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we w...’”

Good karma comes in the form of hidden support and sustenance in times of crisis, so this one is able to be sincere and humble when necessary.

20 Ways to Get Good Karma - By The Dalai Lama

“A list of 20 things you can do to in your life to keep good karma. This is what The Dalai Lama has to say for 2006 for instructions for life.”

Off schedule, thank you for your time.

Spring onion is her Item

My absence from the club meetings during last week notwithstanding, our vice president might emphatically say, “Vocaloid Sweet Ann was never given a chance.”

Love cherry Hatsune Miku | TID [pixiv]

Hatsune Miku Supports Sakura Festival
with Her Popular Song ‘Senbonzakura’

“The sakura (cherry blossom) season has arrived in Japan. While the season is also approaching its end in many cities in the western part of Japan, the people in the eastern and northern parts now enjoy the fully bloomed sakura. Ueda-city in Nagano prefecture which located in the central region of …”

Yes, time got away from me this evening.

‘Mickey Mouse Club’ star Annette Funicello dies at 70

“Annette Funicello, the dark-haired darling of TV’s ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ in the 1950s who further cemented her status as a pop-culture icon in the ‘60s by teaming with Frankie Avalon in a popular series of ‘beach’ movies, died Monday. She was 70.”

Photography of people as they eat, is awkward, Udi’s® Gluten Free Bread.

Thatcher hashtag sparks rumor of Cher’s death

“When former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died on Monday after a stroke, a group critical of her politics and policies took to Twitter with a hashtag #nowthatchersdead. The hashtag is supposed to read, ‘Now Thatcher’s dead.’ But when mashed into one word, some people read it as, ‘Now that Ch... er...’”

Naked Security from Sophos, I have been on the Twitter so infrequently,
that I had to read that on the Facebook.

Convex dark Megurine Luka | Protruding [pixiv]

I Have a Few Friends

OK OK OK, with no reservation, I will again announce ... the Roving Imp’s 6th Anniversary Comedy Show is this night ... today!

ComedyCity After Dark Featuring TANTRUM
“Tantrum Improv Comedy! Long form improv comedy for the refined taste... Ha ha! Uncensored Improv Comedy. Leave the Kids at Home!”

To disambiguate the title of this post,
which is not to be confused with I Have Few Friends,
“I’ll get overused; I know I will.”

My Little Pony anthropomorphic | Kaoru words  [pixiv]

The Ron Paul Home-school Curriculum | Tom Woods
“There is nothing like this anywhere. This is revolutionary ...”

The Mixer, where the names of improvisers are placed in a bowl and drawn at random to participate in scenes; whether he or she is in an ensemble or merely takes classes, any improviser present may play, is also tonight.

Here, the wonderful experience has no parallel. (@ Stroud's South) 4sq.com/Zk8rt9 — Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) April 6, 2013

With the preceding, my friend Jon celebrated his being released from an extended stay at the hospital. Also, I visited with another friend at the Cavalier C-Store, so I can tend to be in the right place at the right time and saying the right things to the right person: the vice president of the Anime Club about the moving of the meeting to the Carlsen Center.

News of the Day 043

CelebrateMercy event to be held at JCCC April 13

world of books | Yu Tsurusaki [pixiv]

“The Muslim Students Association of Johnson County Community College is hosting a CelebrateMercy webcast event to promote understanding and dispel misconceptions surrounding the Prophet Muhammad.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 13 in the Craig Community Auditorium.

The agenda for the evening begins with an interactive viewing of the CelebrateMercy webcast, followed by an hour of live entertainment and concluding with a question and answer session.

CelebrateMercy is a non-profit organization that aims to instill a deeper understanding of the Prophet Muhammad by teaching about his life and character. This mission is achieved through interactive webcasts, website, and social media outlets, featuring videos of globally prominent scholars and performers.

For more information on this event, please contact event coordinator.”

Make that Determination

On the job, I have received training for tasks that I now perform daily. This week, I have also been in two training session, which I took to heart, and about which I am not even minutely cynical. I walked by some session today and heard, “Make that determination,” and instantly thought, “Blog ... post ... title.”

Be A Blogger - 5 Things You Should Know First

“To be a blogger you need to know what it really takes first. Do you know the steps it takes to be successful at blogging?”

“The man who took his life (and billions of public dollars)
and flushed them completely down the toilet.”

Fisker PR team and many other employees face layoff this morning

“Autoblog has received an email from a source saying that all Fisker PR people will be laid off today along with a large amount of employees. The start-up has been very troubled and hit by a string of crises.”

♪ don’t listen to a word I say / the screams all sound the same ♪

Eddie Guerrero 9th WWE Theme Song “Lie, Cheat & Steal”
“Eddie Guerrero 9th WWE Theme Song: Lie, Cheat & Steal; Artist: Jim Johnston.”

44% Think Government Effort to Confiscate All Guns Likely - Rasmussen Reports™

Poll: Almost One Third of Americans Believe in New World Order
“Paul Joseph Watson | Survey mixes outlandish ideas with genuine conspiracies.”

Kitto you have to see this from my Windows Phone to believe:
Moe Moe Learning Cards Help Teach Kanji.

Postscript to Experiment 033

I have a strong inclination to self-dramatize,
of which “Comes the dawn, and our Doom” was a prime example.

Tuvok will never cease to be amazed by the Human capacity for hyperbole.

Monday was not as bad as predicted: We had a lower number of calls than expected, calls did slow after a while and my presence in the queue was also helpful.

Minamike Lagann and I Smile | Banboro [pixiv]

Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities at Mozilla

“Mozilla exists to promote openness, innovation and opportunity on the Internet. We’ve been doing it for 15 years and the following 15 facts offer a look at who we are, including some of our biggest achievements and milestones. But in some ways we’re just getting started, exploring new technology,...”

For a postscript on a major experiment, please join us for the Roving Imp’s 6th Anniversary Comedy Show on Saturday night!

Celebratory note 043

Holy guacamole, for six months today, I have been an administrator of a pony page, Princess Cadance & Shining Armor (My Little Pony Friendship is Magic), yo!

Raise the Derp by *adcoon on deviantART

Day late, ... short 009

Many times, my father has said, “Saturday Night Live is shown so late that you can’t tell the fake commercials in the show from the real ones,” and I will apply this to some stories that were released yesterday, which are strange yet true.

2014 Chevy Silverado priced from *$24,585,
V8 gets better economy than Ford EcoBoost V6

“Chevrolet has thrown down the next hand in the pickup truck poker wars and revealed at least a couple of potential aces – depending on which”

OK OK OK, get this: A joke for VW (i.e., the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Convertible), is an actual product: the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.

Hyundai considering building a pickup truck | Driving | National Post

“Hyundai may build a truck, Volkswagen may import its XL1 and Toyota may launch its new Corolla sooner than later.”

Robert Downey Jr. Abandons AVENGERS 2,
Marvel Names Replacement | Unleash The Fanboy

Through the Sky | SHIROINU [pixiv]

“It’s time to raise a clenched fist into the air, and scream a very trite ‘No!’ into the morning’s air. R.D.J. has abandoned Avengers 2 and Marvel .....”