(BespokeVentures)
More car stuff here (Epson.jp)
January 29, 2010
Times Sure Have Changed A Lot In HS Athletics . . . . .
Nike Air Max Lebron VII (7) - Christ the King Edition
"Nike Basketball has sponsored the legendary Christ the King High School out of Middle Village, Queens, New York for a number of years and for the past few years they’ve given the high school exclusive Player Exclusive (PE) sneakers. The latest pair they created for CTK is this pair of Nike Air Max Lebron VII’s in the school’s White, Maroon, and Gold colorway. On the back of the shoe “Christ the King” is called out. These will be available shortly at select Nike Basketball retailers or you can pick them up now at marqueesole."
More pictures here (FreshnessMag)
"Nike Basketball has sponsored the legendary Christ the King High School out of Middle Village, Queens, New York for a number of years and for the past few years they’ve given the high school exclusive Player Exclusive (PE) sneakers. The latest pair they created for CTK is this pair of Nike Air Max Lebron VII’s in the school’s White, Maroon, and Gold colorway. On the back of the shoe “Christ the King” is called out. These will be available shortly at select Nike Basketball retailers or you can pick them up now at marqueesole."
More pictures here (FreshnessMag)
Finally Blackberry - It's About Freakin' Time . . . . .
Hands-On Video Of BlackBerry Magnum Shows Marriage Of Touchscreen and QWERTY
"Leaked photos of the BlackBerry Magnum (aka, a cross between a Bold 9000 and Storm, aka, my DREAM BlackBerry) didn't manage to illustrate that touchscreen well, but how 'bout a video fondling?
While The Cellular Guru's Magnum was just a prototype, lacking in a working OS, he was able to demonstrate the touchscreen display and Bold 9000-type aesthetics. As someone who's owned both the 9000 and 9700, I've got to say I'm pleased to see a return to the more premium build quality, though I'm hopeful the back will be made with the same leatherette finish (the prototype in the video was missing the back cover).
Other notables are the larger keyboard, optical trackpad and micro USB port. It remains to be seen whether the touchscreen will improve on the first and second-gen Storm's efforts, but here's hoping it'll be more responsive. I don't think my little heart could take the pain of having a touchscreen QWERTY 'berry with a buggy display."
(Gizmodo)
"Leaked photos of the BlackBerry Magnum (aka, a cross between a Bold 9000 and Storm, aka, my DREAM BlackBerry) didn't manage to illustrate that touchscreen well, but how 'bout a video fondling?
While The Cellular Guru's Magnum was just a prototype, lacking in a working OS, he was able to demonstrate the touchscreen display and Bold 9000-type aesthetics. As someone who's owned both the 9000 and 9700, I've got to say I'm pleased to see a return to the more premium build quality, though I'm hopeful the back will be made with the same leatherette finish (the prototype in the video was missing the back cover).
Other notables are the larger keyboard, optical trackpad and micro USB port. It remains to be seen whether the touchscreen will improve on the first and second-gen Storm's efforts, but here's hoping it'll be more responsive. I don't think my little heart could take the pain of having a touchscreen QWERTY 'berry with a buggy display."
(Gizmodo)
Stripper Grams Have Gone High Tech . . . . .
Hottie Gram
"In the old days – we’re talking ancient pre-Internet history here – they had these things called singing telegrams that you would order for people on special occasions (Or at least that’s what Grandpa tells us at Christmas every year). Singing telegrams were replaced with e-cards for more “work appropriate” events (when the lady friend is around) and stripper grams for when she wasn’t. And then there was the Hottie Gram.
For all those times when “Happy Birthday,” “The Packers Suck,” “I’m Sorry,” and “You’re a douche” just won’t do, there is Hottie Gram. Part e-card, part stripper gram, but totally disease and payment free, the Hottie Gram has everything (naked chicks) you need to tell your buddies… in a way they can’t ignore (naked chicks).
Because there’s no better way to tell anyone anything than with Playmates Tiffany Taylor (Miss November), Sara Underwood (Playmate of the Year), and Christine Smith (Miss December)."
(CoolMaterial)
"In the old days – we’re talking ancient pre-Internet history here – they had these things called singing telegrams that you would order for people on special occasions (Or at least that’s what Grandpa tells us at Christmas every year). Singing telegrams were replaced with e-cards for more “work appropriate” events (when the lady friend is around) and stripper grams for when she wasn’t. And then there was the Hottie Gram.
For all those times when “Happy Birthday,” “The Packers Suck,” “I’m Sorry,” and “You’re a douche” just won’t do, there is Hottie Gram. Part e-card, part stripper gram, but totally disease and payment free, the Hottie Gram has everything (naked chicks) you need to tell your buddies… in a way they can’t ignore (naked chicks).
Because there’s no better way to tell anyone anything than with Playmates Tiffany Taylor (Miss November), Sara Underwood (Playmate of the Year), and Christine Smith (Miss December)."
(CoolMaterial)
The Water Grill's Expanded Offerings From The Sea . . . . .
Eat This: Water Grill's Expanded Raw Bar
Debuting platters: Beyond the Raw Bar, there are three new dishes loaded with shimmery, plump delicacies. Choose from The Grand, The Deluxe, and The King (you know they're all going to be biggish, with The King being the kingliest). On the dishes: mussels, lobsters, shrimp, king crab, and other succulent, shell-enclosed tasties.
Prices: It is called The King; it goes for $135, and up to eight can feast. The Grand, made for two or three people, is $35, while The Deluxe is $70.
(NBC4LA)
Debuting platters: Beyond the Raw Bar, there are three new dishes loaded with shimmery, plump delicacies. Choose from The Grand, The Deluxe, and The King (you know they're all going to be biggish, with The King being the kingliest). On the dishes: mussels, lobsters, shrimp, king crab, and other succulent, shell-enclosed tasties.
Prices: It is called The King; it goes for $135, and up to eight can feast. The Grand, made for two or three people, is $35, while The Deluxe is $70.
(NBC4LA)
I Think You Need To Go Back And Re-Think This Strategy . . . . .
Stricter brothel rules?
"AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Amsterdam's deputy mayor proposed new measures Tuesday to help tackle forced prostitution, including restricting opening hours for brothels and raising the minimum age for prostitutes to 23 from 18.
Lodewijk Asscher, who faces re-election in March, said prostitution should be banned between 4 and 8 a.m. to complement existing efforts to fight crime, exploitation and human trafficking in Amsterdam's 800-year-old red light district.
"Only the biggest creeps and boozers are walking around at those hours," he said on Dutch radio. "Women really dread working then and sometimes the most vulnerable are used."
But the local union for prostitutes said it was against Asscher's proposal because the early morning hours are among the most lucrative for many women.
"This is not a good idea, this is the time when the prostitutes can make the most money," said Metje Blaak, a spokeswoman for the Rode Draad union for prostitutes.
She said that raising the minimum legal age would lead more girls into underground, illegal brothels.
Prostitution was legalized in the Netherlands in 2000 but authorities have toughened their stance on the business in recent years to fight organized crime and clean up inner city areas.
In 2008, Amsterdam announced plans to halve the number of brothels in its red light district. [ID:nL6739892] The Dutch government is introducing stricter permit rules for brothels and registration requirements for prostitutes."
(Yahoo)
"AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Amsterdam's deputy mayor proposed new measures Tuesday to help tackle forced prostitution, including restricting opening hours for brothels and raising the minimum age for prostitutes to 23 from 18.
Lodewijk Asscher, who faces re-election in March, said prostitution should be banned between 4 and 8 a.m. to complement existing efforts to fight crime, exploitation and human trafficking in Amsterdam's 800-year-old red light district.
"Only the biggest creeps and boozers are walking around at those hours," he said on Dutch radio. "Women really dread working then and sometimes the most vulnerable are used."
But the local union for prostitutes said it was against Asscher's proposal because the early morning hours are among the most lucrative for many women.
"This is not a good idea, this is the time when the prostitutes can make the most money," said Metje Blaak, a spokeswoman for the Rode Draad union for prostitutes.
She said that raising the minimum legal age would lead more girls into underground, illegal brothels.
Prostitution was legalized in the Netherlands in 2000 but authorities have toughened their stance on the business in recent years to fight organized crime and clean up inner city areas.
In 2008, Amsterdam announced plans to halve the number of brothels in its red light district. [ID:nL6739892] The Dutch government is introducing stricter permit rules for brothels and registration requirements for prostitutes."
(Yahoo)
All Good News Comes With A Serious Catch . . . . .
Being Fat May Not Be All Bad — if You're 70
"The study, published Thursday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, looked at data from two long-term population-based studies and found that adults who were overweight had an average 13% lower risk of death from any cause over 10 years, compared with those who were of normal weight. Those who were underweight were 76% more likely to die, while the obese had the same mortality risk as those of normal weight. Researchers also found that being sedentary increased the risk of death in men by 28%; in women, the risk was doubled. (See how exercise can help aging bodies — and brains.)
The new report adds to the ongoing scientific debate over how to define ideal weight in adults and whether the widely used measure of weight categories — body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on a ratio of weight and height — is equally useful for all age groups. The World Health Organization defines normal weight as a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2; overweight is defined as a BMI of 25 to 29.9 kg/m2. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese, and under 18.5 underweight.
In 2007 a study by U.S. researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute found that overweight adults had a slightly lower risk of death than their normal-weight peers, largely because they were less likely to die from a variety of diseases, including Alzheimer's, infections and lung disease. Another study in 2005, published in Obesity, analyzed data on more than 11,000 Canadian adults for over 12 years and found that people who were overweight were 17% less likely to die than those of normal weight. Underweight adults, by contrast, had a 73% higher risk of death."
(Time)
"The study, published Thursday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, looked at data from two long-term population-based studies and found that adults who were overweight had an average 13% lower risk of death from any cause over 10 years, compared with those who were of normal weight. Those who were underweight were 76% more likely to die, while the obese had the same mortality risk as those of normal weight. Researchers also found that being sedentary increased the risk of death in men by 28%; in women, the risk was doubled. (See how exercise can help aging bodies — and brains.)
The new report adds to the ongoing scientific debate over how to define ideal weight in adults and whether the widely used measure of weight categories — body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on a ratio of weight and height — is equally useful for all age groups. The World Health Organization defines normal weight as a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2; overweight is defined as a BMI of 25 to 29.9 kg/m2. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese, and under 18.5 underweight.
In 2007 a study by U.S. researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute found that overweight adults had a slightly lower risk of death than their normal-weight peers, largely because they were less likely to die from a variety of diseases, including Alzheimer's, infections and lung disease. Another study in 2005, published in Obesity, analyzed data on more than 11,000 Canadian adults for over 12 years and found that people who were overweight were 17% less likely to die than those of normal weight. Underweight adults, by contrast, had a 73% higher risk of death."
(Time)
Only In America Can You Reap Rewards With Minimal Effort . . . . .
Is the NFL Pro Bowl Broken?
"(Although in order to collect their Pro Bowl bonuses in their contracts, the NFL still makes these players show up at the game; Manning and the Colts plan to fly down for the kickoff, stand around on the sideline and leave at halftime.)"
(Time)
"(Although in order to collect their Pro Bowl bonuses in their contracts, the NFL still makes these players show up at the game; Manning and the Colts plan to fly down for the kickoff, stand around on the sideline and leave at halftime.)"
(Time)
Here's Some Companies With Awesome Job Security . . . . .
No layoffs - ever!
Mercedes-Benz USA
These employers are remaining loyal to their workers, even in a downturn. Meet 6 of this year's Best Companies that, as of mid-January, have never had a layoff.
"As its larger American competitors were buckling under the force of the recession, the U.S. division of the German automaker was able to survive the ordeal without laying off any of its 1,612 employees.
While Mercedes faced the same challenges as the Big Three, the company hunkered down and cut costs by eliminating non-essential travel, reducing temporary staff and placing controls on overtime. When management discovered that further cost reductions were unavoidable, the CEO and executive team (28 people total) accepted pay cuts. The tough choices paid off, resulting in a 10% total reduction of labor costs from mid-2009 to year end.
The new company philosophy: "If it isn't adding to our core business, then we aren't going to waste time doing it." The end product is a far more efficient carmaker."
Complete list here (Fortune)
Mercedes-Benz USA
These employers are remaining loyal to their workers, even in a downturn. Meet 6 of this year's Best Companies that, as of mid-January, have never had a layoff.
"As its larger American competitors were buckling under the force of the recession, the U.S. division of the German automaker was able to survive the ordeal without laying off any of its 1,612 employees.
While Mercedes faced the same challenges as the Big Three, the company hunkered down and cut costs by eliminating non-essential travel, reducing temporary staff and placing controls on overtime. When management discovered that further cost reductions were unavoidable, the CEO and executive team (28 people total) accepted pay cuts. The tough choices paid off, resulting in a 10% total reduction of labor costs from mid-2009 to year end.
The new company philosophy: "If it isn't adding to our core business, then we aren't going to waste time doing it." The end product is a far more efficient carmaker."
Complete list here (Fortune)
And We Thought Rain In Cali Is An Oddity . . . . .
Arizonans dig out from massive snowstorm
"(CNN) -- A bulldozer operator driving along a quiet, snow-covered road inside the Navajo Nation territory in northeast Arizona in recent days saw an unexpected pathway on a hill.
He soon discovered a mother and her two children making their way toward him, after struggling for nearly a mile through deep snow that had trapped them inside their home for at least two days.
The driver gave them food and water and called for help. The trio was picked up by a rescue helicopter, said Eric Neitzel with the Arizona Division of Emergency Management.
A bevy of emergency teams and equipment has been on an urgent relief mission since January 21, when a major storm hit the Navajo Nation and the much-smaller Hopi Reservation that it surrounds.
The snowfall is forecast to taper off Thursday night and Friday, Neitzel said. However, officials expect the relief effort to continue until Sunday or Monday.
As much as an additional foot of snow fell overnight in places like Tuba City, Arizona, Neitzel said, prompting air drops of more Red Cross blankets and 4,000 deliveries of food. The blankets are delivered to distribution points, where they are picked up by one of four Army National Guard helicopters.
The National Weather Service said Sunrise Mountain had 10 inches of snow overnight."
(CNN)
"(CNN) -- A bulldozer operator driving along a quiet, snow-covered road inside the Navajo Nation territory in northeast Arizona in recent days saw an unexpected pathway on a hill.
He soon discovered a mother and her two children making their way toward him, after struggling for nearly a mile through deep snow that had trapped them inside their home for at least two days.
The driver gave them food and water and called for help. The trio was picked up by a rescue helicopter, said Eric Neitzel with the Arizona Division of Emergency Management.
A bevy of emergency teams and equipment has been on an urgent relief mission since January 21, when a major storm hit the Navajo Nation and the much-smaller Hopi Reservation that it surrounds.
The snowfall is forecast to taper off Thursday night and Friday, Neitzel said. However, officials expect the relief effort to continue until Sunday or Monday.
As much as an additional foot of snow fell overnight in places like Tuba City, Arizona, Neitzel said, prompting air drops of more Red Cross blankets and 4,000 deliveries of food. The blankets are delivered to distribution points, where they are picked up by one of four Army National Guard helicopters.
The National Weather Service said Sunrise Mountain had 10 inches of snow overnight."
(CNN)
Given The Opportunity For Some Great Publicity Why The Hell Not . . . . .
Eastern Washington literally seeing red over new turf
"Boise State has its infamous "Smurf Turf," and Nebraska has what it likes to call the "Sea of Red" to describe the vast crowd inside Lincoln's Memorial Stadium. As of next fall, though, neither of them will have anything on I-AA Eastern Washington, which announced plans Wednesday to install an actual field of red:"
(Yahoo)
"Boise State has its infamous "Smurf Turf," and Nebraska has what it likes to call the "Sea of Red" to describe the vast crowd inside Lincoln's Memorial Stadium. As of next fall, though, neither of them will have anything on I-AA Eastern Washington, which announced plans Wednesday to install an actual field of red:"
(Yahoo)
Everyone Needs A Belief System Even Nerds . . . . .
The 20 Nerd Commandments
1) Thou must experience as many nerdy properties as possible throughout your youth (nerdy parents must assist with this). By the age of 20, you must have chosen at least two sides of the following: Star Wars or Star Trek, Kirk or Picard, Marvel or DC, Mac or PC, Trukk or Munkey, Baker or Tennant, and Joel or Mike. If these topics come up, you must argue your choice past all reasonableness.
2) Thou must always recognize your first exposure to a nerdy property was the best possible incarnation of that property. Likewise, thou must always find new incarnations, sequels, spin-offs, rip-offs, and media inspired these properties to be crappier than your prized original.
3) Thou must revere the Nerd Girl, because she is as rare as the diamond and just as valuable. Thou shouldst not stark her just because she's the only girl in your nerd circle, and if/when she turns down your advances, you will not spurn her because that's just shitty. And Nerd Girls, thou must be careful, for thy power is great -- and can be used for both good and ill.
The other 17 Nerd Commandments are after the jump. Don't read them for me... but for the sake of your nerd soul.
Now we get into specifically TR commenter suggested laws (although I did a bit of editing). Consider these the Honorable Mentions, although you should obey them just as you would first three Commandments:
4) Thou must try to convince your significant other to name the child after a character of nerdy importance. If thou are cut from the cloth of the nerd tribe and have managed to breed, , and bringeth into the world the Lando's, the Anakin's, the Kal-Els. --Hagan
5) All nerds must be able to sketch, from memory, the basic outlines of the Millennium Falcon, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), and the TARDIS. --Rob [Not me. --Ed.]
6) Thou shalt not question who shot first. --Skeletor
7) Thou shalt acknowledge that Batman beats everyone, ever, anywhere at fighting. That's right, he beats everybody. Even Optimus Prime. Even Darth Vader. Even Chuck Norris. He'd find a way. He's the goddamn Batman. --DoctorSmashy
8) Thou shalt be prepared to survive the zombie apocalypse, and teach thy children similarly. --1001110111011
9) Thou shalt not forget to honor and give thanks to the Dice Gods for your triumphs and victories. --Krys
10) If two nerds ever find themselves holding cylindrical objects of at least 9 inches in length they must immediately make lightsaber ignition noises and face each other down in mortal combat. --Bronson
11) Shouldst thou hear a man proclaim, "Now you know," for whatever reason, then thou must reply in your most triumphant voice, "And knowing is half the battle!" Let he who should offend against this law be cast out from the company of his worthier fellows and be made subject to aspersions made 'gainst his improper rearing and the cuckolding whore that did sire him and perform the rearing. --JesseMXGangl
12) When searching for something to watch on television you must watch the geek movie you come across, even if you have said movie in your collection. If anyone asks, "Why don't you just watch the one you own?" stare at them like an idiot and explain, "That is not the point." --Durandal
13) In order to assure procreation of the nerd species, thou shalt not utter nerdy quotes during sex. --Erixander
14) Thy first crush must be upon an cartoon character. --Darth Dorkus
15) Thou must not be the nerdiest person in the room, the one nerd that even the other nerds are scared to be around. If your obsession causes you to lose a job, significant other, or cause harm to yourself, GET SOME FUCKING HELP. --Geoff [Ed's Note: I feel like this covers my fan fic rule from before. If you're writing about pedobeastophiliac Care Bears porn, you're very likely this person, and you should knock that shit off. --Rob]
16) Thou must learn how to do to the Vulcan hand gesture, whether thou likes Star Trek or not. --keepoffthegrass
17) Thou shalt be required to attend at least one nerd convention (videogames, anime, comics, etc.) during thy lifetime. --Erugalathon
18) There shall be no viewing of fansubs by any self-described otaku/anime fan who can afford to purchase the said material (exceptions: viewing at conventions or titles that have no chance of being released stateside). --Capsulesn'Coffee
19) All nerds, when purchasing something in a store, must never pick up the first item in the front, because the item in front has almost certainly been touched by unclean hands, and thus its condition is less mint, the grade must pleasing to the nerd gods. --C-Squared
20) Thou must obey the Law of the Golden Mean. What is it? Glad you asked:
• Any thing that can be purchased, achieved or obtained that consists of a discrete number of individual parts, issues, episodes, or location; such as issues of a comic book, trading cards in a set, or action figures in a line is subject to the Law of the Golden Mean.
• Any nerd in possession of more than 61.8% of the individual items in such a series must, if at all possible, either proceed to acquire each of the remaining items so as to complete the set, or sell one or more items on eBay until the nerd again owns less than 61.8% of the total series.
• If the items owned make up a complete set of a more specific series, the law is satisfied.
(ToplessRobot)
1) Thou must experience as many nerdy properties as possible throughout your youth (nerdy parents must assist with this). By the age of 20, you must have chosen at least two sides of the following: Star Wars or Star Trek, Kirk or Picard, Marvel or DC, Mac or PC, Trukk or Munkey, Baker or Tennant, and Joel or Mike. If these topics come up, you must argue your choice past all reasonableness.
2) Thou must always recognize your first exposure to a nerdy property was the best possible incarnation of that property. Likewise, thou must always find new incarnations, sequels, spin-offs, rip-offs, and media inspired these properties to be crappier than your prized original.
3) Thou must revere the Nerd Girl, because she is as rare as the diamond and just as valuable. Thou shouldst not stark her just because she's the only girl in your nerd circle, and if/when she turns down your advances, you will not spurn her because that's just shitty. And Nerd Girls, thou must be careful, for thy power is great -- and can be used for both good and ill.
The other 17 Nerd Commandments are after the jump. Don't read them for me... but for the sake of your nerd soul.
Now we get into specifically TR commenter suggested laws (although I did a bit of editing). Consider these the Honorable Mentions, although you should obey them just as you would first three Commandments:
4) Thou must try to convince your significant other to name the child after a character of nerdy importance. If thou are cut from the cloth of the nerd tribe and have managed to breed, , and bringeth into the world the Lando's, the Anakin's, the Kal-Els. --Hagan
5) All nerds must be able to sketch, from memory, the basic outlines of the Millennium Falcon, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), and the TARDIS. --Rob [Not me. --Ed.]
6) Thou shalt not question who shot first. --Skeletor
7) Thou shalt acknowledge that Batman beats everyone, ever, anywhere at fighting. That's right, he beats everybody. Even Optimus Prime. Even Darth Vader. Even Chuck Norris. He'd find a way. He's the goddamn Batman. --DoctorSmashy
8) Thou shalt be prepared to survive the zombie apocalypse, and teach thy children similarly. --1001110111011
9) Thou shalt not forget to honor and give thanks to the Dice Gods for your triumphs and victories. --Krys
10) If two nerds ever find themselves holding cylindrical objects of at least 9 inches in length they must immediately make lightsaber ignition noises and face each other down in mortal combat. --Bronson
11) Shouldst thou hear a man proclaim, "Now you know," for whatever reason, then thou must reply in your most triumphant voice, "And knowing is half the battle!" Let he who should offend against this law be cast out from the company of his worthier fellows and be made subject to aspersions made 'gainst his improper rearing and the cuckolding whore that did sire him and perform the rearing. --JesseMXGangl
12) When searching for something to watch on television you must watch the geek movie you come across, even if you have said movie in your collection. If anyone asks, "Why don't you just watch the one you own?" stare at them like an idiot and explain, "That is not the point." --Durandal
13) In order to assure procreation of the nerd species, thou shalt not utter nerdy quotes during sex. --Erixander
14) Thy first crush must be upon an cartoon character. --Darth Dorkus
15) Thou must not be the nerdiest person in the room, the one nerd that even the other nerds are scared to be around. If your obsession causes you to lose a job, significant other, or cause harm to yourself, GET SOME FUCKING HELP. --Geoff [Ed's Note: I feel like this covers my fan fic rule from before. If you're writing about pedobeastophiliac Care Bears porn, you're very likely this person, and you should knock that shit off. --Rob]
16) Thou must learn how to do to the Vulcan hand gesture, whether thou likes Star Trek or not. --keepoffthegrass
17) Thou shalt be required to attend at least one nerd convention (videogames, anime, comics, etc.) during thy lifetime. --Erugalathon
18) There shall be no viewing of fansubs by any self-described otaku/anime fan who can afford to purchase the said material (exceptions: viewing at conventions or titles that have no chance of being released stateside). --Capsulesn'Coffee
19) All nerds, when purchasing something in a store, must never pick up the first item in the front, because the item in front has almost certainly been touched by unclean hands, and thus its condition is less mint, the grade must pleasing to the nerd gods. --C-Squared
20) Thou must obey the Law of the Golden Mean. What is it? Glad you asked:
• Any thing that can be purchased, achieved or obtained that consists of a discrete number of individual parts, issues, episodes, or location; such as issues of a comic book, trading cards in a set, or action figures in a line is subject to the Law of the Golden Mean.
• Any nerd in possession of more than 61.8% of the individual items in such a series must, if at all possible, either proceed to acquire each of the remaining items so as to complete the set, or sell one or more items on eBay until the nerd again owns less than 61.8% of the total series.
• If the items owned make up a complete set of a more specific series, the law is satisfied.
(ToplessRobot)
Disclaimer - Proceed With Extreme Caution And Have A Great Escape Plan . . . . .
Waffles McButter's 10-Step Guide to Breaking Up With a Girl
Pre-Breakup:
1. Cock Block Your Friends
Promoting cock blocking usually goes against everything I stand for, but once you throw a dagger in your girl's heart, her next logical move will be to get revenge by way of fucking all of your friends. Since men are inherently weak when someone points a loaded vagina at them, she will succeed with at least two of your buddies if you don't plan ahead. About a week or two before you break it off start dropping hints that several of your boys tag-teamed a diseased hooker a few weeks ago and now they all suddenly have herpes and every strand of hepatitis. This will buy you some peace of mind.
The Breakup:
2. Always Break Up at Her Place
This will allow you to leave promptly after you place her life in ruins and avoid as much of her tears as possible. If you live with her or you do it at your place, you have potentially opened yourself up to hours worth of her misery and potentially homicide or another crime of passion.
3. Come Baring Gifts
One huge advantage to ripping her beating heart out at her place is that you can and should bring everything she ever left at your house with you. Any other scenario could cost you several of your prized possessions as she might refuse to give them back because they are a lasting memento of the love you once faked. Uh, I mean shared.
4. Be Clear With Your Intentions
Avoid using words that could lead her on to believe that you might want to work on it. Even if it is harsh, be blunt. Saying, "I don't love you, I no longer want to be with you and it is my every intention to never see your face again," will hurt her far less in the long run and it will let you dust this relationship under the rug and get to fucking other girls as fast as possible. Which, after all, is the goal of this whole exercise.
5. You Weren't Friends Before, You Aren't Friends Now
When a girl's heart is destroyed, she becomes an idiot and thinks that friendship is a way to hold onto hope. Do not let her trick you into this. When you pull the plug, do not offer her your friendship. Befriending her will only cause you grief when she sees you out in public, posing for hilarious pictures with your head jammed in between the well-endowed tits of some random bimbo.
6. Leave Her With Some Constructive Criticism
If something specific has been bothering you, tell her so that she can amend her flaws. I prefer the build and tear method, wherein you build her up with a compliment and then you tear her down like a flimsy shanty. Here is a lovely example: "Jenny, you are a gorgeous girl and after months of depression, I'm sure you will land on your feet. I just want you to know, though, that the only reason I always ate your asshole was because your pussy tastes like shit. For your sake I hope you detonate a douchebomb in that hell hole before another guy has to suffer the way I did." This is the kind of constructive criticism and subliminal messaging that will go a long way in helping her to become a better, and less offensive-smelling, lover.
Post-Breakup
7. Remove All Her Lifelines
Delete her from Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Google Talk, AIM, etc. The less accessibility she has to your business, the better. It is also a good rule of thumb to remove her friends and family from your social circle and online networks. Girls are crazy and will share accounts to keep tabs on you. I do, however, encourage you try to fuck her hot friends. No reason to be wasteful.
8. Avoid Breakup Sex or Occasional Boning
It feels both terrific and validating to absolutely own another human being, but don't let some chick flip the script on you by trying to get pregnant just so you can stay together. If a time comes (see: long slump) that you must fuck her, don't trust her when she claims to be on the pill. I suggest that you either use a condom or treat her like the clown that she is by blowing your load in your hand and then firing it in her face like a pie.
9. Learn the 5 D's
Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. Steer clear of your favorite spots for a while (bars, strip joints, coffee shops, brothels, etc.). Don't go overboard and live in fear, but switch things up for a few weeks because if she thinks you might be there, her and the Nazi regime that she calls friends will no doubt orchestrate an "accidental" public run-in and/or lynching. Although, I'm fairly certain you cannot "accidentally" lynch someone.
10. Handling Your New Chick
At some point, she is going to ask why your relationship with your previous girlfriend went sour. Do yourself a favor and lie because she doesn't want to hear the truth is that you scrammed because your ex's pussy smelled like a pot of boiling shit.
(BroBible)
Pre-Breakup:
1. Cock Block Your Friends
Promoting cock blocking usually goes against everything I stand for, but once you throw a dagger in your girl's heart, her next logical move will be to get revenge by way of fucking all of your friends. Since men are inherently weak when someone points a loaded vagina at them, she will succeed with at least two of your buddies if you don't plan ahead. About a week or two before you break it off start dropping hints that several of your boys tag-teamed a diseased hooker a few weeks ago and now they all suddenly have herpes and every strand of hepatitis. This will buy you some peace of mind.
The Breakup:
2. Always Break Up at Her Place
This will allow you to leave promptly after you place her life in ruins and avoid as much of her tears as possible. If you live with her or you do it at your place, you have potentially opened yourself up to hours worth of her misery and potentially homicide or another crime of passion.
3. Come Baring Gifts
One huge advantage to ripping her beating heart out at her place is that you can and should bring everything she ever left at your house with you. Any other scenario could cost you several of your prized possessions as she might refuse to give them back because they are a lasting memento of the love you once faked. Uh, I mean shared.
4. Be Clear With Your Intentions
Avoid using words that could lead her on to believe that you might want to work on it. Even if it is harsh, be blunt. Saying, "I don't love you, I no longer want to be with you and it is my every intention to never see your face again," will hurt her far less in the long run and it will let you dust this relationship under the rug and get to fucking other girls as fast as possible. Which, after all, is the goal of this whole exercise.
5. You Weren't Friends Before, You Aren't Friends Now
When a girl's heart is destroyed, she becomes an idiot and thinks that friendship is a way to hold onto hope. Do not let her trick you into this. When you pull the plug, do not offer her your friendship. Befriending her will only cause you grief when she sees you out in public, posing for hilarious pictures with your head jammed in between the well-endowed tits of some random bimbo.
6. Leave Her With Some Constructive Criticism
If something specific has been bothering you, tell her so that she can amend her flaws. I prefer the build and tear method, wherein you build her up with a compliment and then you tear her down like a flimsy shanty. Here is a lovely example: "Jenny, you are a gorgeous girl and after months of depression, I'm sure you will land on your feet. I just want you to know, though, that the only reason I always ate your asshole was because your pussy tastes like shit. For your sake I hope you detonate a douchebomb in that hell hole before another guy has to suffer the way I did." This is the kind of constructive criticism and subliminal messaging that will go a long way in helping her to become a better, and less offensive-smelling, lover.
Post-Breakup
7. Remove All Her Lifelines
Delete her from Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Google Talk, AIM, etc. The less accessibility she has to your business, the better. It is also a good rule of thumb to remove her friends and family from your social circle and online networks. Girls are crazy and will share accounts to keep tabs on you. I do, however, encourage you try to fuck her hot friends. No reason to be wasteful.
8. Avoid Breakup Sex or Occasional Boning
It feels both terrific and validating to absolutely own another human being, but don't let some chick flip the script on you by trying to get pregnant just so you can stay together. If a time comes (see: long slump) that you must fuck her, don't trust her when she claims to be on the pill. I suggest that you either use a condom or treat her like the clown that she is by blowing your load in your hand and then firing it in her face like a pie.
9. Learn the 5 D's
Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. Steer clear of your favorite spots for a while (bars, strip joints, coffee shops, brothels, etc.). Don't go overboard and live in fear, but switch things up for a few weeks because if she thinks you might be there, her and the Nazi regime that she calls friends will no doubt orchestrate an "accidental" public run-in and/or lynching. Although, I'm fairly certain you cannot "accidentally" lynch someone.
10. Handling Your New Chick
At some point, she is going to ask why your relationship with your previous girlfriend went sour. Do yourself a favor and lie because she doesn't want to hear the truth is that you scrammed because your ex's pussy smelled like a pot of boiling shit.
(BroBible)
Even In Losing Disgrace They Are Still A Glorious Winner . . . . .
28 Beauty Queens Gone Wild
Alma Concepcion (Miss Philippines International 1994)
In 1998 Alma Concepcion was detained for a month by Guam authorities for smuggling amphetamines in her purse. Concepcion was busted for importing a controlled substance, possessing a controlled substance on an aircraft and possessing a controlled substance, all felonies. She was released shortly there after and was given a hero’s welcome when she arrived back at the Philippines.
Anya Ayoung-Chee (Miss Trinidad and Tobago 2008)
Anya Ayoung-Chee reign as Miss Trinidad and Tobago was shortened when nude photos were stolen from photographer Wyatt Gallery’s computer and leaked.
Complete list here (COEDMagazine)
Alma Concepcion (Miss Philippines International 1994)
In 1998 Alma Concepcion was detained for a month by Guam authorities for smuggling amphetamines in her purse. Concepcion was busted for importing a controlled substance, possessing a controlled substance on an aircraft and possessing a controlled substance, all felonies. She was released shortly there after and was given a hero’s welcome when she arrived back at the Philippines.
Anya Ayoung-Chee (Miss Trinidad and Tobago 2008)
Anya Ayoung-Chee reign as Miss Trinidad and Tobago was shortened when nude photos were stolen from photographer Wyatt Gallery’s computer and leaked.
Complete list here (COEDMagazine)
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