tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193733762011-11-27T18:03:42.234-06:00...and you wanted to be my latexsalesman.Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.comBlogger1791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-61873549631693161332009-05-16T19:55:00.003-05:002009-05-16T19:59:47.755-05:00

Just had an article in the Naperville Sun published for the third time. So, um, you should read it.By BRIAN SOUTH For The SunWhen sophomore Matt LaCosse first met coach Paul Ryan on the diamond last year, he was terrified."He yelled at me my first practice."The fact that LaCosse is Naperville North's starting quarterback and stands well over six feet tall did nothing to calm his fears.Teammate

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Yesterday’s Mediabistro newsletter contains the surprising-yet-unsurprising report that former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin would be releasing a book through HarperCollins. The AP reports that “Palin's memoir, currently untitled, will cover her personal and political life, from her childhood in Alaska and last year's campaign to her political beliefs and her family life, including the

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I've gotten another article published in the Naperville Sun. This one concerns a restaurant owner who turned to high school graphic arts students to redesign his rather boring menus. See below or click here for the link.Senior's menu design No. 1 North graphic arts students gain real-world experience at Grumpy Bulldog <!--p--> <!-- Article Publsih Date --> April 22, 2009

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Mediabistro’s newsletter on Thursday carries a story from The Daily Beast that details Rupert Murdoch’s plan to charge fees for accessing online news periodicals. The article, “Murdoch’s Secret Plan to Charge for Content,” succinctly lays out the situation: “Now, The Daily Beast has learned, Murdoch’s News Corp. has set up a global team, based in New York, London, and Sydney, to create a system

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In the April 6th newsletter from Media Bistro, there is a New York Times article regarding a complete novel found on Michael Crichton’s computer after he died. The interesting thing is that according to the Times, no one even knew he was writing it. HarperCollins, the publisher of Crichton’s other novels, will print an initial one million copies of the book, which reportedly required “little

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At least two of the gags from yesterday are being demanded for actual production by the people.The first is a tauntaun sleeping bag that actually looks freakin cool. Notice the intestines lining. Nice.The second idea is the TXT'N'WALK mobile application, which allows you to see a PiP window of what's in front of you while you're texting and walking. Pure genius.

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This is one of the most poignant things I've ever heard, and it came from a TV show. <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

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Well, not really. I did get an article published in the local Naperville Sun, though. See below, or check out the online edition.North HS Journalism Program Eyes Future In her youth, Tara Jewell's family subscribed to two newspapers -- a major daily and the local community paper. The routine was simple: Jewell would get the papers as her parents set the breakfast table, and they would all read

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Michigan lowers price of football tickets for 2009 season.

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-62248871432960890012009-02-20T19:55:00.004-06:002009-02-20T20:00:27.724-06:00

In a nice spoiler-clean review, Wil Wheaton talks about his impressions on the Watchmen movie. His conclusion: we don't have anything to worry about.Read the review.

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A friend passed on this link to me today, and I felt I needed to do the same. Zach Snyder, director of the anticipated Watchmen movie, is saying that he will release at least three different versions of the film on DVD--for the obsessed, the very obsessed, and the downright fanatical.I've gotta say that at this point, I'm downright fanatical about Watchmen; whether that fanaticism carries over

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-72279827661487213302009-02-16T18:06:00.003-06:002009-02-16T18:15:31.165-06:00

I remember as a kid going to one of the Ford family mansions and being astounded by the grandeur of practically everything. Henry Ford built a playhouse for his kids--but instead of a normal kids' playhouse like you might expect, this was a stand-alone actual house--complete with bathroom, kitchen, the works. In the early 20th century.What really got to me, though, were the secret passages. I

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-51842842006404393012009-02-11T20:14:00.005-06:002009-02-11T20:37:36.193-06:00

My friends, we stand on the brink of change. But not the kind of change that's being bandied about in Op-Ed pages or in the few pieces left jingling in people's pockets. No, alas, not that kind of change at all. Evil change. A change that will try to devour us without our even knowing it. A change for the worse.I'm speaking, of course, about the Kindle 2, Amazon's second-generation e-book

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A student of mine lent me his copy of Watchmen. Wow. I don't think I'd ever read anything that could be remotely described as a comic before in my life, but if comic books are like this, maybe I should read more.But I have a sense that very few comic books are like this. I found this article regarding Watchmen, which is being made into a movie for an early March release. Here's a passage from

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So I'm in a grad class right now related to magazine writing, and on a whim late one night I decided to submit my most recent piece to the New Yorker. Well, today I got this in my inbox:Dear Brian South,We're sorry to say that your piece wasn't right for us, despiteits evident merit. Thank you for allowing us to consider your work.Best regards,The Talk Dept."Evident merit?" The New Yorker

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Doesn't that title sound dirty?Watching the swearing in and inaugural speech was amazing. Watching it with 1,000 freshmen was less so. While the speech itself was inspired and moving, perhaps the most surprising bit of the afternoon was Obama's excited jumping ahead in the oath of office, followed by Chief Justice John Roberts' reordering of words in the oath, followed by confusion on the part

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-43744885422245748912009-01-18T19:11:00.002-06:002009-01-18T19:14:18.514-06:00

This is a great article over at CBS. I mean, great.Tebow's Greatness Many Things, Including False Idol

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-45729156560820142602009-01-12T17:19:00.002-06:002009-01-12T17:28:05.933-06:00

Two companies in particular that really cater to customers in the modern age are Zappos.com and L.L. Bean. I've read multiple stories from each of these companies that restore a shred of my faith in capitalism. I actually follow the Zappos CEO on Twitter.What brought on this post was a remarkable story posted today on Consumerist, one of my all time favs. Check it out.

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Those not inclined to follow tech news might not be aware that CES and Macworld 2009 has come to a close--or have even heard of them. For the uninitiated, these conventions bring together the top electronics producers around the world to show off their cutting-edge wares. What gets tech nerds excited about these events is the fact that the companies usually announce their new product lines--and

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-87210081590394409002009-01-07T19:07:00.003-06:002009-01-07T19:12:51.716-06:00

1. Seven things to do before I die2. Seven things I cannot do3. Seven things that attract me to my spouse/best friend4. Seven things I say most often5. Seven books (or series) I love6. Seven movies I watch over and over again (or would watch over and over if I had the time)7. Seven people I want to join in, too--Seven things to do before I die:1. Get a novel published2. Raise a family3. Live in

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-43836050594613747292009-01-05T17:04:00.001-06:002009-01-05T17:06:20.383-06:00

Trouble.

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Papers graded: 30Movies watched: 6Parties attended: 5States visited: 3Books read: 3Xbox games played: 2Grad classes attended: 1

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Check out this post from Get Rich Slowly:In Defense of Buying Books

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10. Salmon9. When Harry Met Sally...8. Roger Federer7. Death Star6. John Pierpont Morgan5. Hypochondria4. Ineluctable3. All in the Family2. Smith & Wesson1. Thermal Underwear.You decide.

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-38265793258523284082008-12-31T12:27:00.003-06:002008-12-31T13:06:50.783-06:00

Look through any news site or blog today, and you will be presented with the same item: The Year in Review. The Washington Post has a visual twist on the theme (who doesn't like pictures?), ABCNews.com offers us a Year in Business, and my own Naperville Sun--presumably without anything else to write about--presents no fewer than three Year in Reviews.What is this fascination with looking back,

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-49605106096996822562008-12-29T18:41:00.003-06:002008-12-29T18:43:28.339-06:00

This article is funny, if just for the seriousness with which the question is answered. ("A disposable Santa costume is one of the worst disguises you could wear if you're plotting an act of arson.")What Should You Do If Your Clothing Melts on You?

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-3775292305206118242008-12-27T23:10:00.004-06:002008-12-27T23:19:32.401-06:00

I realize that you're probably not an English teacher. I realize that you probably have no interest in knowing what issues English teachers have to deal with. This post is not for you.I'm starting a blog called The Tranquil English Teacher. It's intended to track my life-and-death struggle with grading essays, with imparting my boundless wisdom unto my students, and with hanging on to the last

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You may start to see some drastic changes to the ol' Vandelay Industries in the next coming days. It's being retuned for the new year. Let me know if you like the changes, or if there's something else you'd like to see!

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Linky.

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"I've got a lot of problems with you people!"

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Why don't more people use feed readers? It dumbfounds me. I talk to coworkers and friends about a cool article I found on the internet using Google Reader, and they look at me like I'm an idiot. (This look, of course, in and of itself is not inappropriate in my case, but not for this reason.) Then I find myself explaining the concept to them in detail and with great passion. But I'm not sure

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-42873389556813052452008-11-16T08:29:00.001-06:002008-11-16T08:32:46.405-06:00

Barack Obama is half white, just as he is half black. And rather than taking away from the historical nature of his election, I think it adds to it. But why isn't this mentioned more in the media? Forgive the pun, but it's probably because we all want to see things in terms of clearcut black and white, no?

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-90701753967808111632008-11-10T17:34:00.005-06:002008-12-27T09:51:46.850-06:00

Well, things will change, that's for sure. I think Obama has his work cut out for him, at the moment at least. Imagine if Barack had been elected in 1992, without the economy staring giving him the death stare (death star?) day and night. Or would he have even been elected had this crisis not arisen?The discussion on This Week brought up the idea that the Obama administration should try to

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-82762782100891262452008-11-02T09:10:00.003-06:002008-11-02T09:21:54.794-06:00

For the first time in my life, I've followed in-depth, state-by-state polling during a presidential election, thanks largely to fivethirtyeight.com, an amazing site run almost completely objectively by Nate Silver. You know the man's got real cred when he's been on The Colbert Report. What have a learned from all this statistical complexity?Well, for one thing, the electoral college gives power

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-60158513688504768002008-03-01T22:06:00.001-06:002008-03-01T22:07:53.403-06:00

Considering making a comeback. Anyone still check this blog?

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-8295354008682914692007-06-06T08:53:00.001-05:002008-12-27T09:53:03.262-06:00

Many of you are probably familar with the lovely design for the London 2012 Olympics. Unfortunately, some out there have expressed some mild distaste for the logo. So, I myself have crafted a logo that will replace the ugly, $800,000 one. I will be presenting this logo to the queen as a show of international good will when Sarah and I are in London for our honeymoon. What do you think?

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-6359756793035182612007-05-28T20:33:00.000-05:002007-05-28T20:37:03.671-05:00

So I'm getting married on July 14th. Pretty weird, huh? Please note: I will not be wearing the wedding dress to the right.

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-1146100870759167232006-04-26T20:20:00.001-05:002008-12-27T09:53:47.692-06:00

Sorry I haven't been around in a while, folks. Had to share this, though:http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=caple/offbase/060426

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Not a bad episode, I suppose, complete with a little Chloe/Mission Impossible stuff.I REALLY wanted those shots Henderson fired to have hit Audrey. It would have been great.What happened with Aaron Pierce's phone?I hope Mike Novick never dies. He'll probably die next week, though.Totally say Heller not accepting Jack's plan to make the recording public.Can someone explain to me why no one made

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I'm taking a break after Season 6--I have Seasons 7-9, but I'll prolly wait until they come out on DVD to do the quote thing. Enjoy."As far as baseball goes, I prefer the fat umpires. I feel if you're on the field and you're not in the game, you should be in the worst physical condition a person could possibly be in. They should be allowed to eat during the game."“Noreen’s not here. This is

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Through the 3rd season of Seinfeld, Jerry says the following in a little boy's voice in exactly the same way, in completely separate episodes:"I don’t want to be a pirate.""I don’t want to be a cowboy.""I don’t want to be Switzerland."

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Okay, some answers. And on the whole, I suppose I'll go along with them. I do think that Logan couldn't have gone through what he did earlier in the season knowing that he caused it all, though. He's too weak.I hate Audrey.On the whole, this was actually a pretty decent episode. I like the bank situation. And this quote was classic:Jack: "How is he?"Wayne: "He's dead."There are too many

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-1144622060315898712006-04-09T17:23:00.001-05:002008-12-27T09:55:35.658-06:00

Let's briefly examine the phrase "with catlike agility."I was watching the White Sox today, and one of the commentators (whom I abhor) said, "Man, Joe Crede really dove out for that ball with catlike agility." My main problem with this statement is that according to http://www.dictionary.com, to be agile means "characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble." My cats are

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-1144537904829908812006-04-08T18:05:00.000-05:002006-04-08T18:11:44.853-05:00

This is the best joke I have ever seen. From http://www.toothpastefordinner.com

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Why do we work five days a week? In Norway they only work four (or so I hear).Seriously: what's the big draw of reality television?Why do girls now wear those sweaters that only go halfway down to the waist? They look dumb.Why don't more people drink martinis? They're so good.What makes people with hair more attractive than those without?How is it possible that people like the Yankees outside

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-1144117389086436512006-04-03T20:59:00.001-05:002008-12-27T09:56:14.126-06:00

Gotta say, folks, that ending really got me. I really can't explain it. It just doesn't make sense to me, given what we've seen thus far this season. Maybe the President has a twin brother. Any ideas, please let me know.Plot was just okay--the Eveline twist was pretty good at the beginning, but all the rest seemed to be filler to me (e.g., Jack and Wayne very slowly taking out the bad guys).Not

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Everyone stand up. Now, those of you who are conservative (if you still read my blog, that is), sit down.Everyone else, check out the newest Asian businessman living in my dresser, On the Left Tip. You'll like it.On second thought, conservatives, check it out, too. It'll piss you off.

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...and baseball is upon us. The first game, of course, is tonight--Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians. Should be a good one! Our fantasy scoring starts tomorrow. I'm going to kick ass.Actually, while I'm writing this post, I seriously just heard this from Jerry Seinfeld (he's sitting in my living room): "As far as baseball goes, I prefer the fat umpires. I feel if you're on the field and

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-1143924186951418972006-04-01T14:38:00.001-06:002008-12-27T09:56:56.962-06:00

***Handpicked for Quality***“What about the breathing, the panting, the moaning, the screaming?”“Fake, fake, fake, fake.”“I don’t believe this—this guy owes me big time! I got him off sugar!”“I don’t know what to believe—you’re eatin’ onions, you’re spottin’ dimes—I don’t know what the hell is goin’ on!”“Jerry, where’d you get that sweater?”“Yeah, what do you think? I found it in the back of my

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Never go to a bar in Chicago and talk on a cell phone in front of other people. It only creates problems. Also, don't get the beer on tap at the Billy Goat. Yucky.

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Got these from Pressing the Flesh. Go there for more of the same. Technorati Tag: Political Cartoons

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As someone who is folicularly challenged, maybe I just don't know about this, but it seems to me that whenever people see a hair on something edible they inappropriately freak out. Am I wrong here, people? Can hair actually hold disease and illness? Isn't it just protein? I don't know. People react to it as if there's a finger in their potato salad. I could see if it were a long, crinkly hair

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Just watched the first episode of Teachers. I don't particularly know why I watched it--probably because they put it on directly after Scrubs. And it just started, and I said to myself, "I'm a teacher--maybe I'll like this show!" And perhaps I can log in my Professional Development file.It wasn't good--but not nearly as bad as I was expecting. The writing was just a bit more clever than your

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So far, despite my track record, Spring Break has actually been good. I've watched movies, read, caught up on some Seinfeld. That's right, folks, [gasp] I've been able to somewhat relax. The only bad thing has been my struggle to define my life purpose, but that's nothing new.

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The new girl's name is Shari Rothenberg, and DAMN is she CUTE. She's played by Kate Mara, the daughter in Brokeback Mountain. I don't care if she's psycho--she's damn hot.Worst line in 24 ever: "I held on because I knew you'd come, Jack. I knew you'd come." Ugh. Gimme a break.Have you guys noticed that they're doing less and less split screens? I LOVE the split screens. We want more! Not less!I

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Again, I've tried to pick some of the lesser known, yet still hilarious, quotes:“What’d they do for toilet paper in the Civil War? I wonder what toilet paper was like in the 1860’s. Did they carry it in rolls in their duffel bags?”“You coach a gymnastics team in high school, and you’re married, and your son is not interested in gymnastics and you’re pushing him into gymnastics.”“Oh, yeah, you

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My newest tenant seriously has one of the neatest blogs I've ever seen. She's got so many gadgets and cool things that it makes me think that my blog is crappy. But then I think, "Hey, Vandelay Industries rocks," and it's all better.Regardless of whether you're scared that visiting this blog will make you think your blog is crappy, you should check out Peety Passion, the newest Asian Businessman

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Got this from Bring It On! Great site.Technorati Tags: Bush, Patriot

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Of all the Akira Kurasawa films I have seen, this one feels the most like a Western. Set in feudal Japan, Yojimbo is the story of a ronin samurai that happens upon a town that has been overrun by two rival gambling gangs. Having no money or belongings, he thinks it would be fun to clean out all of the corruption in this town. Whether he decides to do this as a matter of morality or otherwise is

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First of all, at the time of posting, you only have ONE HOUR LEFT to check out my tenant. Click on the thumbnail to the right! Next week is Spring Break. I am seriously questioning whether or not I'll make it.I'm averaging about 4 episodes of Seinfeld a day. It's like breathing.For those interested (including Bone), here's my fantasy roster, before any adds, drops, or trades:Rodriguez,

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Currently crashing at three rockin' sites. Ya'll should visit.JPEG .at. 11 is a site run by a 20 year old South African named Ibis. She's into photography and has a bunny fetish. Need I say more?Rhandoko.com/ is a site about various and sundry things. The most recent post includes information regarding a new indoor ski resort in Dubai. Coolio.Quarter Rest is an awesome blog by Jenn, who's

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So Tony's dead. They put a white sheet over him. =(I've been checking out this site for a few weeks now, but I think it's time to get all of you in the mix as well. For the TRUE Tony fans, such as myself: http://www.almeidaisgod.com/.Cool ending, though, what with Audrey Raines being the source and all. Not shocking, per se, but certainly intriguing. I'm honestly not sure which way it'll go--

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S Handpicked with loving care by yours truly. Tried to go for some quotes that aren't heard as frequently. Enjoy."I'm going straight to hell. There's no way around it.""Well, it might not be hell, but you're gonna run into some really bad dudes."“These pretzels are making me thirsty!” (I know, I know--a little too popular, but I couldn't resist)"Who put cookies in his mouth? You’re not supposed

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I can't eat. I can't sleep. I threw up three times over the last 24 hours. Yes, today is my Fantasy Baseball draft. I'm the commissioner for my league, so I'm very into all the rules, but I have NEVER prepared more for a draft than this year's draft. I've gone over my draft strategy, ranked all the players, and read the profiles of the players I'm not that familiar with. I seriously had dreams

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Broken Flowers is a film that fans of the art will definitely respect, but it's a film that isn't quite appropriate for mass consumption. It's extremely stylized, it's well-acted (especially by the lead, Bill Murray), and it gets you to think--these are all great things.The problem is that Broken Flowers is too obvious where it should be nuanced, and too nuanced when it should be more obvious.

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So I've recently been practicing what I preach--I've started watching the entire Seinfeld cycle again. And it's SO refreshing. Seinfeld is such a part of my personality that it's like recharging my personality. Even in the early seasons, the shows are hilarious and still quite relevant. Here are some examples of hilarity and interesting facts from the early episodes:"Trust me, George, no one

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We're in luck, Vandelay Industries fans...I have a new tenant, and in keeping with the long (2) line of great tenants, this one's theme is lying. What could be better? Smile If You're Lying's owner Deb enjoys awesome movies such as Run Lola Run and Rushmore and books such as The Catcher in the Rye and Of Mice and Men. Do yourself a favor and check out the site on the right sidebar._______________

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I was at the grocery today and I was walking down the toiletry aisle. I happened to notice the shampoo bottles. Now, you have to understand that I haven't had any significant amount of hair since my junior year of college, so shampoo hasn't really been at the top of my grocery list for a while.But something has changed now: for the past month or so, I haven't shaved my head. You see that picture

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God FUCKING dammit! NOOOOOOO. How can they do that?!? Shit. I can't BELIEVE that TONY died. AAAAHHHHHH! Apparently, I like Tony even more than Michelle, based on my reaction to their deaths. I literally yelled "NOOOOOOOOOOOO" at the TV, startling my cats and most of my neighbors. Very shocking, very sad. They had best introduce some new, kickass character that's like some super Tony-Michelle

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I'm in a negative mood, so here's a list of things I don't care for and/or about:1. American Idol2. Hockey3. Hockey fans4. Dieting5. The entire state of Kentucky6. Trans fat7. Love stories8. Hardwood floors and granite countertops9. Ipods (*gasp!*)10. Any TV show with "Makeover" in the title11. Oprah and all Oprah-related pursuits12. Yachting/Golf/Polo/Any sport that only allows white people to

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So today is actually the first day I've seen any of the World Baseball Classic, and, actually, I'm surprised at how much I'm into it. Granted, it might be the fact that I'm almost literally foaming at the mouth from baseball withdrawal or that I've been doing draft prep for my fantasy baseball draft for 9 of the last 48 hours, but these games sure feel real. Actually--and ESPN frequently points

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I know she's married with children and ten years older than me. Goddammit, I don't care.Technorati Tags: Rachel Weisz

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I'm happy to announce that we here at Vandelay Industries have our very first button! I know, I know, it's very exciting--try to control yourself.Here it is: If you enjoy visiting Southie's famous blog, please feel free to put the button on your own page. Also, The Captain (Southie's mascot) has his own button, which can be found here.Tara: do this or I will never speak to you again.How to

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So, supposing the Arrested Development being picked up by Showtime rumors are true, I've got a pretty important question for creator-producer Mitch Hurwitz.Given that FOX is a television station that can be seen by millions and millions of little girls in pigtails, they must abide by the censorship laws put in place for TV stations that come with basic cable. Now, granted, FOX has been pushing

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I've got a new Asian businessman living in my dresser! This week's tenant is Haunted House Dressing, the official site of writer Jeremy C. Shipp, and let me tell you, it's a great site.Haunted House Dressing is a zany potpourri of clever writing, pictures, and general witticisms. Loyal Vandelay Industries followers, check it out! Click on the thumbnail to the right.

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I'm crashing at three more sites. It seems I'm more popular on the blogosphere than in real life. You should definitely check these sites out, cause they rock.Emily's Nutang: This site is the shit--run by a college student from Alabama. That's run, Bone, I said Alabama. She has a cat named Dr. Doom. And it doesn't hurt that she's totally hot.Odd Planet: This site is odd. It has an appropriate

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As the tradition on the blogosphere goes, to mark my 100th post, here are 100 things about me that you may or may not know.1. My first car was a Mazda 626 named Tim.2. I have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit at least six times.3. I am right-handed.4. My favorite author is James Joyce.5. My least favorite chore is taking out the trash.6. I have lived for a total of at least three weeks on

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***SPOILERS***Noooooooo! Poor Edgar. Remember when his mom died? He handled that very well. I'll always remember him for his tubbiness and his awkward social skills. He and Chloe should have had awkward sex before he died. Poor Edgar.Kim's back. I thought she would die in the nerve gas. If not her, then I thought Tony. Thank god Tony didn't die. I don't know if I could handle that. Kim's not as

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Hear, Hear! Apparently Arrested Development has been picked up by Showtime with a two-year, 26 episode contract. Sources are reporting this here, here, and here. I'm going to be cautiously optimistic until we hear something a bit more concrete, but things are looking good. HOORAY!!!In other news, Kim Bauer going to be on 24 tonight, and apparently someone is going to die that will change the face

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Here are my jumbled, sleepy impressions of the Oscars:I really liked the opening film characters monatge, at the very beginning.The host montage was HILARIOUS--especially Billy Crystal and Chris Rock in the Brokeback Mountain tent.Also, the gay western montage was great."Ben Stiller and His Amazing Green Unitard"I found it ridiculously funny when they cut to Jack Nicholson during the Dolly

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So I took this picture a few moments ago, and it's emblematic of why I hate golfers: they're idiots. And don't get me wrong--they're not the lovable, you-messed-up-this-time-but-we'll-give-you-another-chance type of idiot--they're the I'm-going-to-do-what-I-want-when-I-want-and-fuck-anybody-who-gets-in-my-way idiots.You may notice, if you look carefully at the photo, that there's a substantial

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A student lent The Motorcycle Diaries to me, and I'm glad he did. The basic premise/plotline is simple: two South American twenty-somethings decide to take a five month roadtrip before they are too old to do it anymore. As you can hopefully guess, however, the adventures become much more than this.The main thing that stuck out to me is the simple beauty of the film. Director Walter Salles was

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http://www.websudoku.com/

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1) Work in a fried chicken restaurant. Marry one of the cooks. Start amateur modeling.2) After having at least one child with your cook husband, get a divorce. Get implants.3) Forget the chicken job and the modeling and become a topless dancer. In Texas.4) Get noticed by horny men. Sleep with enough of these horny men to eventually get into a nudie mag. And softcore porn.5) Now here's the tough

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Let me tell you something: I LOVE the Jewish people. I know, I know--technically this is a stereotype, but it's a good stereotype, so I'll continue.When I think of my top five favorite television programs--Seinfeld, Scrubs, Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and 24--at least three of them prominently feature a Jewish main character (Jerry Seinfeld, Zach Braff, Larry David). Seinfeld

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Just one question: why the fuck would Christopher cut the phone lines before he blew Jack up? It makes no sense. It's an obvious tip-off.This episode had less Jack in it since I can remember. I don't like that. More Jack=better. Less Jack=worse.Sean Astin had a great performance, as Lynn McGill is an idiot. But he's not done--remember the keycard.I LOVED the fact that they referenced the

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I'm currently crashing at four different sites through Blog Explosion, and I want to give a little shout out to my esteemed landlords. Check out these sites (I wouldn't be renting there if I didn't think each rocked the house):1) Haunted House Dressing A very cool writer's blog. 2) Green A blog all the way from England. ENGLAND, people! 3) macellaro.com In part of this guy's About Me section, he

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So yesterday Dana coerced me into going on a jog. A JOG. A jog, people. For those of you who don't know me personally, this isn't something I would normally do. My typical exercise consists pacing back and forth--wherever I am--for most of the day, worrying about something or other. Oh, and lifting some sort of bottle--let's not for get that. The above picture was taken just as Dana and I were

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Well, folks, I have my very first tenants through Blog Explosion, and I'm happy to say that their site is quite a good read. Mik is from England, and his wife Carolyn is from the good ole USA, and they both live in Seattle.Click the thumbnail link to their site on the right toolbar to see what all the fuss is about!

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So I've seen Sideways twice now, and it's just amazing.* What stands out to me in particular is the editing. The cuts are SO intelligent--we, as viewers, are told the story with such craft--that it's as if it's an organic experience; like the grapes themselves. The soundtrack is brilliant. The film has a lighthearted instrumental soundtrack, with just the right amount of dark, subtle sections in

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ineluctable modality of the visual life is a game boy, life is a game one plays by the rules unpack Tho' much is taken, much abides the trick is not minding that it hurts 2000 O Isis und Osiris John Ronald Ruel 1901 history is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake Banana Grabber ask her if she still keeps her kings in the back row March 25 Traumlicht et verbum caro factum est et habitavit

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I'm not going to say a damn thing about this picture, only that I once knew this man.

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How weird would it be to have the name Jack Bauer? Just thought of that.Anyway, tonight's episode of 24 was much better than last week's. More shooting, intrigue, insubordination, etc. I like the idea of Mrs. Logan getting in the limo with the Russians, but having that be the cliffhanger? I don't know. I mean, we knew that would be next week's episode anyway.Has anyone else noticed that in the

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So I've been mulling this over for quite some time, and I think I've finally found a solution. Back in ancient times, it was important for nations to have skilled, physically trained citizens, incase they wanted to take over a neighboring nation or go hunting or something. But times have changed. If we want to take over a neighboring nation, we simply press a button and 3,000 nukes drop on them;

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I'm excited that my parents are coming in. Really, I am. I haven't seen them since Christmas, and I've missed them. So, we're taking advantage of the long weekend, and they're coming up from Ohio for a visit.It's an interesting problem when your parents visit from two states away: what do you do with them? Growing up, I did what I imagine most kids did with their parents--we watched TV together.

Brian Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815430736551116086noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19373376.post-1140131735062501032006-02-16T17:12:00.000-06:002006-02-16T17:15:35.113-06:00

This day is so bad... ...a little better.

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So I'm a film snob--I admit it. I usually only deign to see movies that I KNOW are good, one way or another, beit through my innate sense of movie goodness (which is surprisingly accurate, actually), well-regarded friends, stunning trailers, online reviews, etc. But I do know that I am missing out on the whole other side of the movie-watching experience. We're talking just pure entertainment--

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