The Internet is rising up in protest on February 11th

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Bringing down the Landslide 004

What follows this Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - flapdragon might sound pretentious, “Tell my tale to those who ask it. Tell it truly, the good and the bad, and let me be judged accordingly,” yet remains necessary for me to be honest with myself, and well, not allow the landslide will bring me down; my emotional and financial crises from yesterday will be resolved in one to five business days, once the refund is deposited.
“13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)”
Some Hilda cosplay, if you’re in the mood.
Pokemon BW - Touko 2 by Thunderbolt on DeviantArt

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Oh I’m so happy doin’ the Neutron Dance

It’s had its criticism over the years, and most recently has been chastised for Facebook users’ Year in Review summary that weaves together your most ...”
Although I have an extremely good earnings potential, I’m also prone to impulse spending, which may often deplete my financial resources almost as soon as they are acquired, like the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - evanesce: to disappear gradually; vanish; fade away. My preorder for the following was debited from my account, and I have half as much money as I did yesterday.
“With the recent release of MP-22 Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, TakaraTomy has updated its YouTube channel with a stop-motion animated video of this new ...”
“4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. (Romans 15:4)”

Monday, December 29, 2014

2014 in review

From ENCORE official website, “playing your favorite movies & series from the 70s, 80s, 90s & today, ‘You gotta learn to laugh, it’s the way to true love,’” although I don’t know if that’s like freewheeling Eddie Murphy, or a very Minty Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - mirth: gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter.
Neil Degrasse Tyson sparks Internet fight with Christmas tweets
“The famed astrophysicist took to Twitter on Christmas morning with his thoughts on the holiday, angering many.”
“16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing,
18 give thanks in all circumstances; (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
My Little Pony - A Very Minty Christmas
Minty FiM version by mlpAzureGlow on DeviantArt
In 1976, a young child was chosen to read the story of Christmas on live Icelandic television.”
time-traveling is just too dangerous. Better that I devote myself to study the other great mystery of the universe: The 7 Most Baffling Things About Women’s Clothes
18 Reasons 2014 Was the Year of the Booty
“It’s official. And by official, we mean because we say so. 2014 was a great year, so now … What Would Sleeping Beauty or The Little Mermaid Look Like With Normal Waistlines, room for all their internal organs?”
“All this has happened before and will happen again.
Again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again.”
“Microsoft is planning to roll out a new browser when it debuts Windows 10, according to sources. But IE isn’t going completely away.”
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt:
A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 7,800 times in 2014. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 7 trips to carry that many people.
Click here to see the complete report.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

I’m just a Victim of Circumstance

While I can’t complain, and I know it’s my own damn fault, because I must make changes to keep my car, I can no longer have my favorite dish, so I’m just a Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - vinous: of, resembling, or containing wine.
‘Hand to Mouth,’ by Linda Tirado
The plight of the working poor, from an author with firsthand experience.”
“23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering,
for he who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23)”
If there’s anything more epic than this picture, I don’t know what it could be.
Redcoats | just-minor [pixiv]

Saturday, December 27, 2014

lb of a very long day

Two days before Christmas, like today, was a little bit of a long day, to which one can apply the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - frenetic: frantic; frenzied.
Why you shouldn’t drive slowly in the left Lane
UPDATE: Colorado State Patrol have revealed that the driver of the crashed 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was 34-year-old Lance Utley. He was traveling ...”
“13 For it is God who works in you, (Philippians 2:13)
both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”
do work! hurry up! I don’t have any time
Being one with the holiday by thediscorded on DeviantArt

Friday, December 26, 2014

It’s Friday I’m In Love

Like Scott Malkinson, I can not indulge in the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - moosemilk: homemade or bootleg whiskey, so now Friday never hesitate....
‘Drink responsibly,’ but what does that mean?
“Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore found that 87 percent of magazine ads for liquor, beer and so-called alcopop beverages contained a responsibility message. Yet among the 1,795 ads reviewed, taken from U.S. ...”
“43 You have heard that it was said,
You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
44 But I say to you, (Matthew 5:43-45)
‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.’
For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good,
and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
Dammit Pinkie don’t hang out with that girl you know she’s trouble
Minty Has a Weird Laugh by sofas-and-quills on DeviantArt

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Christmastide Bells are Ringing

In the next few days, we can observe the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - Christmastide: time between Christmas and the New Year.
Xbox Live and PlayStation Network are having problems on Christmas Day
“Reports have been flowing in on Twitter today that Xbox Live and PlayStation Network — the online services connecting Microsoft’s and Sony’s game consoles ...”
“14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)”
Happy Merry Christmas 2014 everypony
Happy Merry Christmas 2014 everybody by Luke262 on DeviantArt

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Christmas Eve will find You

With my family, I do not always experience the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - consanguinity: close relationship or connection.
“7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)”
5 Ways Leaders Think Differently Than The Rest Of Us
“Leaders have some common traits when it comes to how they approach problems, information, and other people.”
The defective device you recently returned has been received by Verizon Wireless.
He’ll be coming a tip down her chimney trying to enhance a bit of gloss to her skin
A Hole in her Chest (and a nice hat) by Mordwyl -- Fur Affinity [dot] net

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Carolyn through the Night

Misheard Lyrics, otherwise known as mondegreen,” recall this title,
and the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - viridescent: slightly green; greenish.
“21 For to me to live is Christ,
and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21)”
This year is this or wonder after all
Thank you for 1000 Watchers by 30clock on DeviantArt
Here’s Where You Can See ‘The Interview’ on Christmas
“In case your Grandma wants to stick it to North Korea.”
Please return defective device to avoid being charged full retail price,
which may exceed $500. Disregard if you have already shipped device back.

Monday, December 22, 2014

A hundred years ago? That’s this year!

Now that’s a cool way to start winter: Since the inception of the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - rubricate: to mark or color with red, Celebrate Winter Solstice at SONIC with Half-Priced Shakes All Day TODAY!!
World War I’s Christmas Truce, 100 Years Ago
“On the Christmas Truce’s centennial, look back at the moment when the holiday spirit sparked impromptu ceasefires along World War I’s Western Front.”
“35 Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life;
whoever comes to me shall not hunger, (John 6:35)
and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.’”
Man I wish I had used a reference on this pic
Mah Little Pony by frostfire14 on DeviantArt

Sunday, December 21, 2014

What do you know 028

Pay no attention to that man behind
the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - edutainment.
“‘The Dr. Oz Show’ and ‘The Doctors’ have average daily audiences of 2.9 million and 2.3 million, respectively. This gives the show hosts a huge amount of influence regarding medical information that gets disseminated to the American public. But how much of what these charismatic hosts discuss is …”
“13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own.
But one thing I do: (Philippians 3:13-14)
forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
This time an official MLP pony, Minty
Minty by mooflz on DeviantArt

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Gone in 3.7 Seconds

“Can’t wait for Ford to launch its own high-performance Raptor version of the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - larrikin: disorderly; rowdy.”
2016 Cadillac CTS-V: 640 Horsepower And 0-60 MPH in 3.7 Seconds
“When the current, second-generation CTS-V first hit the scene back in 2008, the car’s 556 horsepower pretty much blew most of the competition out of the water....”
“14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has
sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. (1 John 4:14)”
little buddy, come with me
Hang On Little Buddy! by verulence on DeviantArt

Friday, December 19, 2014

Hey, Mr. Morgan, I forgot my Mantra

“I am clearly a Rarity, offering hands-on automotive technician training program to get started on a career,” which may be related to something mechanical, and which I could have pursued if I was neither afraid to make mistakes, nor had the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - mysophobia: a dread of dirt or filth.
Sony Caved to Terror. No One Else Should.
“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, (Ephesians 1:3)
who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. . . .”
The opposite of rosebuds
The opposite of rosebuds by GlancoJusticar on DeviantArt

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Botch-fest 032

“For the first time in decades, the U.S. is no longer the largest economy in the world,” and illustrates the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - beforetime: formerly.
How the Ancient Romans Made Better Concrete Than We Do Now
“If you’ve ever wondered why the ancient structures of Rome have endured for millennia, when our own modern concrete is susceptible to cracks and crumbles,...”
“8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts,
for the coming of the Lord is at hand. (James 5:8)”
The “open turtleneck art” meme continues to go strong. Which one is your favorite?
open-chest sweater, Dazzlings by SamonFerrari on DeviantArt
“‘The Interview’ co-stars Rogen and James Franco elaborated to Howard Stern on the film and the ...”
“Marco Rubio was on with Mark Levin tonight to talk Cuba, and gave the best interview I’ve heard yet on Cuba from anyone. One of my favorite parts was ...”

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Return of the Mack

♪ (You lied to me) Yes, I cried, yes, I cried ♪
Tony Hawk apologizes for lying about ‘hover-boards’
“Earlier this week, we brought you news of a lovely viral video showing one group’s vision for a hover-board. It was awesome: It auto-balanced so that users couldn’t fall off. Tony Hawk was there.”
Hawk illustrates the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com -
chutzpa: unmitigated effrontery or impudence; gall.
“People know Tony Hawk as a skateboarding legend that revolutionized the sport, but Hawk now aims to revolutionize everything with his new hover board.”
“20 But you, beloved, (Jude 1:20-21)
building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
21 keep yourselves in the love of God,
waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”
We can always use more Sakura Miku in our lives....
Miku Miku~ | Gendo0032 [pixiv]

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

News of the World 052

Voters Finally Learn What’s in the CRomnibus Bill Passed by the Senate
“Out-of-control government spending continues, unimpeded by Republicans who helped Democrats to pass the cromnibus bill. by Bob Adelmann”
Rush, rush, “The same people who get upset that families have to work on Christmas Day are the same people that won’t let you put a nativity scene up at the town,” and the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - subfuscous: slightly dark, dusky, or somber.
“In tonight’s Talking Points Memo, Bill O’Reilly said that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren ‘is emerging as the face of liberal America.’”

Monday, December 15, 2014

thalassic: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

Whereas Log Horizon could be a kinder, gentler Sword Art Online, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet could be kin to Water-world, and the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - thalassic: of or pertaining to seas and oceans.
Historic Leap: Navy Shipboard Laser Operates in Persian Gulf
“Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today the laser weapon system (LaWS) - a cutting-edge weapon ...”
“12 Hatred stirs up strife, (Proverbs 10:12)
but love covers all offenses.”
There is no reason ... now exits me out if you draw!
Battleship Yamato, I will continue pushing! | Article Nine Ichiso [pixiv]

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Michael ‘Weltanschauung’ Smith

While “Place In This World” is not a crossover, the work began as contemporary Christian music, and resonates with me to this day, and which I might have heard on KUDL (“Cuddle”), until KMBZ began broadcasts on that frequency in the middle of the FM band, in early 2011. I know that I have seen the video at many conferences for youth groups.
Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - Weltanschauung is better defined as Michael W. Smith is, “Looking for a reason / Roaming through the night to find / My place in this world.”
“27 But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you,
pray for those who abuse you. (Luke 6:27-28)”
Yeah Twi is enjoying her favourite blanket and hopes you enjoy this...
Favourite blanket by Melon-Drop on DeviantArt

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Boxing Day and the organ Trade

Last Christmas I gave you my heart /
But the very next day you gave it away ♪
Boxing Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts, known as a ‘Christmas box’, from their bosses or ...”
Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - whippersnapper recalls a quote from Red Green, “Remember, you may have to grow old, but you don’t have to mature,” although one could apply, “And men, remember, if the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”
The Exact Moment When ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Won Our Hearts Forever
“With its new show Ascension, Syfy hopes to return us to its Battlestar Galactica glory days. But let’s hope Syfy doesn’t forget the most important lesson from BSG’s ...”
“18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus,
saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’
2 And calling to him a child, (Matthew 18:1-4)
he put him in the midst of them 3 and said,
‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children,
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whoever humbles himself like this child
is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’”
The Moe is Love. The Moe is Fight.
Moe War by reashot on DeviantArt

Friday, December 12, 2014

Better to be a Belgian

From the Producers of Modern Worship Choruses, the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - verbigeration, “A very special Christmas, this Christmas / All right now, right now, yeah oh,” continues to play in our lobby.
From Jeremy Clarkson, I have found a motto to get through those days when I must work alongside those vocal or critical, “The Belgians never had anything to celebrate; they just show up every day, and do a good job.”
“15 He is the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created,
in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,
whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities
all things were created through him and for him. (Colossians 1:15-16)”
A new trailer for the upcoming Mad Max: Fury Road has debuted online!
LAST V8 | NA-V12 [pixiv]

Thursday, December 11, 2014

prithee: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - prithee: (I) pray thee, “I ask the court to judge which is worse: A lie that draws a smile or a truth that draws a tear.”
Pewdiepie Starred Again on Last Night’s South Park
“The most popular YouTuber on the planet guest-starred on last night’s episode of South Park--a continuation of last week’s ‘Lets Play’ episode, in which Pewdiepie also appeared--and they were kinder to him than you might think.”
“9 Blessed are the peacemakers, (Matthew 5:9)
for they shall be called sons of God.”
I found G3 as cringe-worthy as the next reasonably sane individual, but if I had to pick one thing it had that wasn’t completely terrible, it’d be Minty....
MLP: Minty by TheKnysh on DeviantArt

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Celebratory note 055

January 26, I begin seasonal work with the Internal Revenue Service, which is unlike the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - happenstance: a chance happening or event, so those following weekday evenings I won’t be available for activities. I also made two new friends today.
There’s a new Modest Mouse record coming in 2015
“Modest Mouse has announced plans to release a new album in 2015, its first since 2007’s ‘We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank’. The news came in veiled format as the band joined Instagram and posted a photo of a 7-inch ...”
“4 But God, being rich in mercy, (Ephesians 2:4-7)
because of the great love with which he loved us,
5 even when we were dead in our trespasses,
made us alive together with Christ
by grace you have been saved
6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him
in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches
of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”
Glasses girl produces energy by phase transition of the glasses and the naked eye.
[Winter Komi] magical girl glasses ☆ Magika [new book] | N Island [pixiv]

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

philosophaster: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - philosophaster describes how others sometimes assume the depth of my knowledge is equal to its breath, and one can drown in two inches of water.
False advertising wasn't worst sin in ‘Eaten Alive’ publicity stunt
“Nature television is running wild. The man-eating anaconda is just the latest atrocity.”
“4 Do not toil to acquire wealth;
be discerning enough to desist.
5 When your eyes light on it, it is gone,
for suddenly it sprouts wings,
flying like an eagle toward heaven. (Proverbs 23:4-5)”
Did you think it was a new Dell PC? Too bad, it was just Sayaka-chan.
Madoka I thought or BD? | Φ Kapuriko [pixiv]

Monday, December 8, 2014

Pavlovian: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - Pavlovian, “When the Republicans are in control, the Democrats want as much chaos as they can ...”
Kevin D. Williamson - With Landrieu’s Loss, the End of an Epoch
“Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana is finally on her way out; her defeat in yesterday’s runoff election puts an exclamation point at the end of the long story ...”
“20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm. (Proverbs 13:20)”
I had this one in mind after I saw another fanart of Kurisu advertising Dr. Pepper
Share in the intellectual experience! by JVKIllustrations on DeviantArt

Sunday, December 7, 2014

famulus: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - famulus: a servant or attendant, especially of a scholar or a magician, ‘Ted Cruz is the Most Talented and Fearless Republican Politician I’ve Seen in 30 Years
All PayPal accounts were 1 click away from hijacking
“Until found and reported to PayPal, there was a security hole that meant 150 million-plus customers were one measly click away from account hijacking.”
“16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace,
that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)”
Little had been various study .... Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet is interesting!
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet | Nerima [pixiv]

Saturday, December 6, 2014

vernacularize: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - vernacularize : to translate into the natural speech peculiar to a people, recalls an ability to explain complexity in simple terms, and a refreshing naivete as demonstrated:
♪ Oh yes, the girls are repulsed / So I hide in my hood like I’m joining a cult ♪
Preceding excerpt is from “I’m Awesome,” as performed and written by Spose, a rapper from Maine. Without watching the original music video, I heard, “hood,” and thought, “neighbor‘hood’,” when he is singing about the hood on his hoodie ...
From Egocentric Universe: Beauty in the Middle of Crisis, I will concede an influence of German grammar from my studies; I like to place definite articles in front of words like the YouTube, and I like to talk just like Star-fire from Teen Titans Go.
The Significance of Three Little Letters: ‘Ukraine,’ Not ‘the Ukraine’
“U.S. President Barack Obama stood at a local elementary school in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to tout his new budget proposal. But after his opening…”
“To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song.
46:1 God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam, (Psalm 46:1-3)
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah. . . .”
Their employee uniform is leaving much to be desired for Starfire and Raven are undercover at an outer space casino
Total Slots by Skirtzzz on DeviantArt

Friday, December 5, 2014

It’s the Time of the Season

Tell it to me slowly / Tell you what I really want to know /
It’s the time of the season for Lerner
We all know that emails just don’t “disappear.”
“32 Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. (Proverbs 16:32)”
Well, even though it was Pinkie Pie’s episode today, it’s been a while since I drew little Fluttershy, and I’m not in the mood to draw Pinkie.
Heiwa by Gardelius on DeviantArt

Thursday, December 4, 2014

wanion: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

17 States File Lawsuit Challenging Executive Amnesty
“Kansas joins Texas in challenge to president’s ‘Executive Action’”
The Empire Strikes Back with Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - wanion: curse; vengeance.
House votes to block Obama amnesty amid escalating constitutional clash
“House Republicans rebuked President Obama Thursday over his deportation amnesty, voting almost exclusively along party lines to try to nullify his new ...”
“31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof (Proverbs 15:31-32)
will dwell among the wise. 32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.”
I remember other than Once drawn with faint memory
Asuka | ikuyoan [pixiv]

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

zoanthropy: Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

Tonight on South Park, I learned that commentary is the new content, and I enjoy bringing into connection, thoughts, people or places, so the Word of the Day at Dictionary.com - zoanthropy reminds me when Madagascar made reference to The Twilight Zone, “It's a cookbook! A cookbook!
Processed foods linked to autoimmune disease
“Recent research concludes that processed foods such as hot dogs, sausage, and salami are officially linked to the increase of autoimmune diseases.”
“5:1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore,
and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1)”
Roripuntsu~eru of the top of the tower
Roripuntsu~eru of the top of the tower | Tomozo [pixiv]

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Monday, December 1, 2014

It’s a Great Day to Be Alive

I worked for eleven hours today, which were pleasantly interrupted by two visits from Professor Denton, who recently asked “Tell me about the GMC Yukon. I’m probably getting a 2002 Yukon XL: full tow package, video screen, seats seven, heated seats, and duel climate zones. So should I get it if I can?”

The second time, he and Hannah were going to get their new blue truck, and I joined them for a ride later. My shift went all, and passed at a good pace. I have wonderful, friendly, and supportive coworkers.
And it’s a great day to be alive / I know the sun’s still shinin’ when I close my eyes ♪
“22 Without counsel plans fail, (Proverbs 15:22)
but with many advisers they succeed.”
After seeing Rainbow Rocks yesterday I so badly wanted to draw Sunset Shimmer with the Mane six, Friendship is Magic!
Friendship is Magic! by dennybutt on deviantART