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Hold Me
This came to mind after yesterday's tragedy at Virginia Tech.
All he wanted.
All he wanted was for someone to care about him. Someone to hold him. Someone to warm him.
Nobody would.
When we hold each other in the darkness, it doesnt make the darkness go away. The bad things are still out there. The nightmares are still walking.
When we hold each other, we feel-- not safe, but better. "Its all right," we whisper. "I'm here. I love you."
And we lie, "I'll never leave you."
Just for a moment or two, the darkness doesn't seem so bad. When we hold each other.
-- John Constantine from Hold Me. Written by Neil Gaiman.
Hold tight to your loved ones. They may be gone in that wee blink of an eye.
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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My Queen! My wife. My love.
-- King Leonidas from 300
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This is Sparta!
I know I've watched this movie abit too much. Matter of fact, I broke down and bought the hard bound copy of the graphic novel.
I had the first issue when it was first released, but didnt get a chance to get the rest of them.
So now, I've gone abit overboard. 
Ah well, at least the view is good. Heh.
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PvP pays tribute to 300. Gamers! Prepare for glory!
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::: Background Noise :::
Goodbye My Lover by James Blunt
I am a dreamer
And when i wake
You can't break my spirit
Its my dreams you take
And as you move on
Remember me
Remember us
And all we used to be
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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This is the curse of Jeff Murdoch. I've met the girl of my dreams and I cant take my trousers off.
-- Jeff from Coupling
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Vroom Vroom!
Hat tip: Fury
I'm a Ferrari 360 Modena!
You've got it all. Power, passion, precision, and style. You're sensuous, exotic, and temperamental. Sure, you're expensive and high-maintenance, but you're worth it.
"Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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Chuck Norris uses ribbed condoms inside out so he gets the pleasure
-- from Chuck Norris Joke site
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Egg Time
Hope everyone had a good Easter. This came to mind this weekend.
That's it. I'm going to Hell.
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::: Background Noise :::
No Surrender by The Outfield
No surrender
Even if it's over
No surrender
Stop pretending
You never cared for me
Because I remember
Words that we shared
A promise to keep
If they meant nothing to you
Well they still mean a whole lot to me
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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Ann McD: Wow, Ken! I havent seen you in awhile. Have you lost weight?
Me: No, I'm afraid not. I just wear bigger pants.
-- from a conversation at work
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Shhh!
This is one of funniest games I've ever seen.
The object is to try to be as quiet as possible when you are called upon to suffer the consequences. You almost feel sorry for the one guy who keeps getting penalized.
The big black man playing is Ernesto Hoost, a professional martial arts fighter. Its great to see a fighter with a sense of humour.
Too bad we couldnt do this over here.
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::: Background Noise :::
Congratulations by Blue October
Is that seat taken?
Congratulations...
Would you like to take a walk with me?
My mind, it kind of goes fast.
I try to slow it down for you.
I think I'd love to take a drive.
I want to give you something
I've been wanting to give to you for years...
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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Its the humans that tell the tales where the the hunter kills the wolf at the end. In reality, its the wolf that kills the hunter.
-- from Jin Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Damn!
I've decided to be just like Ron Simmons.
The ex-FSU football player is most known as a wrestler for the World Wrestling Entertainment (aka WWE) organization.
Because of his age and injuries, Ron is now part of sidebar skits on the WWE Raw tv show where he goes around the back area, watching certain situations occur and uttering a single phrase.
He could be watching one of the hot ladies walking by and his deep voice simple grunt out Damn!
He could be watching a fight broil in the dressing room and just yell out Damn!
I want to do that.
I want to walk around the office, stick my head into some meeting, look around at the confused people, and just say Damn!
I want to walk into the cafeteria, look at the food on the various counters, and yell out Damn!
I figure why not? I'm already saying that when I look at my paycheck.
::: Background Noise :::
Its Been Awhile by Staind
And it's been awhile
Since I've seen
The way the candles light your face
And it's been awhile
But I can still
Remember just the way you taste
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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Dont let the drummer sing. It will just end in tears.
-- Guitar Hero I
Define This
Definition of a bad day?
You start the day with four hours of meetings.
Definition of a worse day?
You finally get back to your desk and disover that your employees are dressed just like you. And its a business casual office.
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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A hush fell over the courtroom, injuring six.
-- seen on a tagline
::: Background Noise :::
Inspired from the recent "Lust in Space" events...
Intergalatic by The Beastie Boys
Intergalactic Planetary Planetary Intergalactic
Another Dimension,
Another Dimension
Well Now don't you tell me to smile
You stick around I'll make it worth your while
Got numbers beyond what you can dial
Maybe it's because I'm so versatile
Style profile I said
It always brings me back when I hear Ooh Child
From the Hudson River out to the Nile
I run the marathon til the very last mile
If you battle me I will revile
People always say my style is wild
You've got gall you've got guile
To step to me I'm a rapophile
If you want to battle your in denial
Coming from Uranus to check my style
Go ahead put my rhymes on trial
Cast you off into exile
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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Man screw you guys and your inability to comprehend witty satire.
-- Brent Sienna, Player vs Player
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Life Comes At You Fast
I dont know about you, but I found this funny as hell...
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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Do you know how to describe a decent day at work? You say "Well, nobody died today."
-- Karen, from a conversation at work
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Paean
How ironic that came to mind this day. Karen's sister had been a survivor of a corporate office shooting so our office had picked up the saying as a catch phrase.
"How was work?"
"Well, nobody died today."
The wierd part is that someone did die today.
RP was a programmer that worked in my area. He had worked for me for a short time period since I was soon after promoted to a different team in the same area.
I found him to be a quiet, intellent sort. RP's personal life was abit torn due to home issues, but his wife and sons were an anchor for him.
And this morning, he died.
Nothing nefarious or by accident. Just plain gone. In a blink of an eye.
That just seemed so strange.
To know someone, yet not to really know them. The feeling that they were just there because we keep taking for granted how short our lives are.
Then the morbid thoughts came up.
"This is just an excuse for him to get out of work."
"He heard we were going to assign him to the project from heck."
"Hey, who gets the dead guy's pc?"
"Oh, would you want to sit in that cubicle? There could be like a ghost in there or something."
Yes, we were being abit sick, perhaps even irreverant, but at no point were we disrespectful. RP was a good man and a valued person. Not only by us, but most importantly, by his family. He will be missed.
God speed, sir.
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* If I should fall to rise no more,
* As many comrades did before,
* Ask the pipes and drums to play
* Over the hills and far away.
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Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself; do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.
-- Bruce Lee
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Late Christmas Present
I've been lazy as of late, so here is a belate present for those who havent seen it yet.
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::: Background Noise :::
Digging In The Dirt by Peter Gabriel
Don't talk back
Just drive the car
Shut your mouth
I know what you are
Don't say nothing
Keep your hands on the wheel
Don't turn around
This is for real
Digging in the dirt
Stay with me
I need support
I'm digging in the dirt
To find the places I got hurt
Open up the places I got hurt
I was talking to JStein and this came to mind. Seemed abit appropriate.
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* I am aware now of how
* Everything’s gonna be fine one day
* Too late,
* I’m in hell...
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Merry Christmas To All
And to all, a good night!
Time To Die Charlie Brown
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* I am aware now of how
* Everything’s gonna be fine one day
* Too late,
* I’m in hell...
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In the dictionary, the definition of Redundant is "See Redundant".
-- from a conversation at work
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What The?
Here is something that proves that the Teletubbies are evil beings...
Am I the only one that has the urge to hunt them down and shoot them?
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Chester's phone gets hacked. Sometimes, in the end, it does matter.
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PvP gets animated! Damn, something else to do on the daily schedule.
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* I am aware now of how
* Everything’s gonna be fine one day
* Too late,
* I’m in hell...
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Wild Bill Guarnere: My brother's in North Africa. He says it's hot.
Don Malarkey: Really? It's hot in Africa?
-- from Band of Brothers
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Random Shots
1. A Happy (Belated) Birthday goes out to Fury. We are going to have to figure out when we can go hang out, sir. That is when Mrs. Fury says you can go out.
2. Damn it, Rose. If you ever want someone to ever write you back, then get rid of the AOL account. We all cant pretend to be 15 year old newbie virgins for the rest of our lives. Heh..
3. TMX (Tickle Me Extreme) Elmo is one of this year's hottest toys. Why?! Didnt we get enough of this little bastard already?
4. I'm seriously debating about an Xb0x 360. The price has come down on it and there are more titles available now. Oh and most importantly, Dead Or Alive Volleyball 2 is out now.
5. I'm also seriously debating about Guitar Hero 2. I know its another game I wont be able to play, but this looks like so much fun!
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::: Out In The Yard :::
Teens charged with planting bombs at Wal-Mart. I guess they wanted to make it a Target.
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* I am aware now of how
* Everything’s gonna be fine one day
* Too late,
* I’m in hell...
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If a thing isn't worth saying, you sing it.
-- Pierre Beaumarchais
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Sing Like You Mean It
Fury had this on his blog and its so good that it has to be shown again.
No wonder I always liked Natalie Imbruglia. Heh...
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::: Out In The Yard :::
Revenge is a dish served cold. And this was so cold hearted that its beautiful. (hat tip: Methos)
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* I am aware now of how
* Everything’s gonna be fine one day
* Too late,
* I’m in hell...
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A hush fell over the courtroom, injuring six.
-- seen on a tagline
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It Happens
Here are two videos that tell us that we are all human. One you feel sorry for, the other one you just want to beat the shi.. err.. hell out of.
WARNING: Not for the squeamish.
I need a shower now...
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* I am aware now of how
* Everything’s gonna be fine one day
* Too late,
* I’m in hell...
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Drive it in to Candy! She's ready for the backdoor!
-- Veph, during the dept soccer game
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Apologies Again
Sorry not being around again. The work life has been abit overbearing, but as much as I hate things they way are at the moment, I cant complain.
I've at least a day off. One of my employees really hasnt had a day off since Sept 13th.
Songs From The Big Chair
Hat tip goes to Fury for this great idea.
IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
Here's how it works:
- Open your music library
- Put it on shuffle
- For every question, type the song that's playing, and don't be cheating, dammit!
- When you go to a new question, press the next button
Opening Credits: N Sync - This I Promise You
First Day At School: Bowling For Soup - Summer of 69
Falling In Love: Semisonic - One True Love
Isnt it ironic?
Fight Song: Expose - Come Go With Me
Breaking Up: The Monroes - What Do All The People Know
Life's OK: Disturbed - Land of Confusion
I guess its not that ok..
Mental Breakdown: Los Trio Panchos - Quizas Quizas Quizas
Driving: Psuedo Echo - Funkytown
Flashback: Ryan Tedder - The Look
Wtf?!
Getting Back Together: Oasis - Dont Look Back In Anger
This should have been the last one
Wedding: Coldplay - Talk
Birth of Child: Sarah Mclachlan - Dear God
Wtf?!?!
Death Scene: Uncle Kracker - Follow Me
Now I'm a cult leader...
Funeral Song: Sarah Mclachlan - I Will Remember You
WTF?!?!
End Credits: Living Colour - Broken Hearts
Fubar...
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* I am aware now of how
* Everything’s gonna be fine one day
* Too late,
* I’m in hell...
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Tell you what, Lor. We'll get a redneck keyboard just for you. Your can type in your password as "Chicken, rooster, cow, pig.."
-- Robbie, from a conversation at the office.
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Diet Rite
I was buying a large bag of Purina dog food at the local grocery store and was in line to check out. A woman behind me asked "Oh, do you have a dog?"
On impulse, I said "No, I don't have a dog, but I am starting 'The Purina Diet' again. I probably shouldn't because the last time I did it, I ended up in the hospital. But I did lose 50 pounds before I had to go to intensive care with IVs in both arms."
She continued to look amazed as I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pants pockets with the Purina nuggets. Anytime you feel hungry, you simply eat one or two. The food is nutritionally complete so it was perfect. I simply had to try it again.
Horrified, she asked "Did you end up in intensive care because of an allergic reaction to the the dog food? Or did it poison you?"
I replied "Oh no. I was sitting in the street licking my balls when a car hit me."
-- And if you believe that, I've got some beach front property in Nevada to sell you. Hat tip: Fury
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* But I'm a creep
* I'm a weirdo
* What the hell am I doing here?
* I dont belong here
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This gum tastes like rubber!
-- written next to a condom machine in a men's room
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Its All About The Suffering
After several months of blood, sweat, and tears (mostly tears), the largest cycling charity event has been completed. I must thank my sponsors Fury, Tigress, Kitty, Lraw, and of course, the Shima clan, for funding me for this event.
So after two days and 168 miles, its time to take stock in what I learned:
Now perhaps I can get back to playing video games on the weekends.
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In the jungle, a lion sleeps tonight. What is a weebowa anyway?
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* But I'm a creep
* I'm a weirdo
* What the hell am I doing here?
* I dont belong here
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Lars: Careful Stacy! We wouldnt you to fall on your back with your legs up.
Me: Why not?
-- from a conversation at work
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Questions and Answers
1. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.
2. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
3. If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes?
4. The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.
5. I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
6. What if there were no hypothetical questions?
7. If a deaf person swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?
8. Why is it called tourist season if we can't shoot at them?
9. If someone with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself, is it considered a hostage situation?
10. Is there another word for synonym?
11. Why is there an expiration date on sour cream?
12. What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?
13. If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages?
14. Would a fly without wings be called a walk?
15. Why do they lock gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them?
16. If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?
17. Why are hemorrhoids called "hemorrhoids" instead of "assteroids"?
18. If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to start speaking?
19. Why do they put Braille on the drive-through bank machines?
20. How do they get deer to cross the road only at those yellow road signs?
21. What was the best thing before sliced bread?
22. One nice thing about egotists: they don't talk about other people.
23. Does the Little Mermaid wear an algebra?
24. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?
25. How is it possible to have a civil war?
26. If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest drown, too?
27. If you ate both pasta and antipasto, would you still be hungry?
28. If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?
29. Whose cruel idea was it for the word "Lisp" to have "S" in it?
30. If you spin an oriental man in a circle three times does he become disoriented?
(Hat tip: Kitty)
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When she says "Not there!" she means it.. I feel sorry for the guy who didnt heed that warning.
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::: Background Noise :::
The Enemy Within by Rush
I'm not giving in
To security under pressure...
I'm not missing out
On the promise of adventure...
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams,
Experience to extremes...
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* But I'm a creep
* I'm a weirdo
* What the hell am I doing here?
* I dont belong here
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The Steward
