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Whew!

Whew! That was not ketchup! That was some spicey ass BBQ sauce that left my nose running and my eyes watering. Some place called slowandlowbarbecue.com
Google Plus is more active tonight that it was all day. WTF?

That's so awesome!

That's so awesome! Originally shared by Bruce Head "All the proceeds from Grantham's online merchandise sales go to the Halifax SPCA to help with animal cruelty investigations in Nova Scotia. To date, he has given $25,000 to the cause." http://www.cbc.ca/news/offbeat/story/2011/12/30/ns-talking-animal-video-spca.html

Who do your representatives represent? Do they really understand your pain?

Who do your representatives represent? Do they really understand your pain? Originally shared by Iain Macadair http://rss.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/XEbnkuhMmWs/-Collective-net-worth-of-Congress-over-$2billion

Having a Palm Ale since the bartender told me this was a popular beer.

Having a Palm Ale since the bartender told me this was a popular beer. Um, why? This thing is terrible -- it tastes like a Coors product. I'm pretty sure I'm going to throw up. Anywho, I'm down here to check out the NYE festivities. Not so busy just yet. I think maybe I came down too soon. Some band called Nappy Roots is playing outside on a free street concert and they're not too bad, but that's about it as far as I can tell.
At the Melbourne gun show. Cheaper than Denver, that's for sure.

By the way, how do I make the little circle-thingy that is the symbol for "degrees" when citing the temperature?

By the way, how do I make the little circle-thingy that is the symbol for "degrees" when citing the temperature? Is there a way to do that? Danke

Thanks go out to Daniel Enloe for finding this.

Thanks go out to Daniel Enloe for finding this. Originally shared by Curiosity Quills Press The ladies have had their turn at riding PJ Jones' magical broomstick of lourve - now it's the GUYS' turn! The Men's Guide to Immortal Sex is open for business at http://curiosityquills.com/the-mens-guide-to-immortal-sex/ - everything you ever wanted to know (and some things you probably didn't) about seducing that zombie across the street - and more! Bring on your bad romance! http://curiosityquills.com/the-mens-guide-to-immortal-sex/

This is kind of interesting.

This is kind of interesting. Check out the video at the bottom of the article. Isn't that dog brave? Thanks to Allison Pluda for pointing this out. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2079948/Killer-whales-launch-surprise-attack-school-sharks.html

I DO NOT want to win this! I repeat, I DO NOT want to win this! But you may want to, so there you go!

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I DO NOT want to win this! I repeat, I DO NOT want to win this! But you may want to, so there you go! Originally shared by **** OK... Buying followers with give-aways seems to be a trend in my circles so guess what? That's right I will be giving away one erotic video dance! Am I serious? Hell Yes! As serious as a new webcam and possibly computer from forcing my CPU to render the exhibition. I will shuck down to by blue boxer briefs while dancing to the Party Rock Anthem... How can you win? #1 circle me #2 reshare this post The winner will be chosen at midnight on Jan 1st... Paige Keaton

Sad.

Sad. This is what's wrong with the mortgage industry. One payment left and they're foreclosing? They should work with her. Been in the house for 60 years? They should work with her. I mean, seriously! That is ridiculous! http://rt.com/usa/news/homeless-home-foreclosure-house-583/

Anyone using this? Have any feedback for the rest of us?

Anyone using this? Have any feedback for the rest of us? Originally shared by Liza Sperling Oohh, gonna try this.... http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/30/insync-dropbox-revamp-free/

Girls shouldn't be allowed outside. Ha ha ha ha!

Girls shouldn't be allowed outside. Ha ha ha ha! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjqvLAs9t1Q

Sharing this for FidoFriday.

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Sharing this for FidoFriday. I know I shared it before, but I haven't transferred any of the recent pictures from the camera to the computer yet, so this is what you get. :D This is Shadow. He's napping on the couch at Ted Menendez's house.

Help a sister out and don't forget to post on her original: https://plus.

Help a sister out and don't forget to post on her original: https://plus.google.com/103981441185028455243/posts/MavNrugjQxC Originally shared by Jamie Sherman SUBJECT: Google+ Social Media Buttons I need to have a grouping of SM buttons to install on my website that includes G+. Is there a resource available from Google, or elsewhere? Thank you! Jamie

Be sure to reply on the original: https://plus.google.com/117691391504351341685/posts/8u9woAxA5k6

Be sure to reply on the original: https://plus.google.com/117691391504351341685/posts/8u9woAxA5k6 Originally shared by Ben Parr I'm writing a blog post with my thoughts on the last six months of Google+. But I want to incorporate your honest opinions into the piece. Two simple questions: 1) After six months, has Google+ met, exceeded or fell short of your expectations? 2) One year from today, where and what will Google+ be?

Because I'm fat, poor and homeless and my CM7 NC isn't cutting it.

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Because I'm fat, poor and homeless and my CM7 NC isn't cutting it. Originally shared by John Pozadzides (John P.) Ok, I've got one extra Amazon Kindle FIRE left, and its too late to return it. So I'm giving it away! How to win the brand new, unopened Amazon Kindle FIRE in only two steps : Step 1) Do you have me in one of your circles ? Great. Check that one off the list... Step 2) Publicly SHARE this post. That's it! You're entered to win, and I'll ship it to you ANYWHERE. Wait, you want more chances to win? Ok, I'll tell you what: - One extra entry if you leave a comment telling me WHY you want it. - One extra entry if you Subscribe to our Livid Lobster newsletter! You'll find the newsletter subscription form here: http://lividlobster.com/ I'll announce the winner on Geek Beat LIVE on Friday Jan 6 (basically in a week), and then here on Google+. Good luck to all! PS - Damn, I love to give stuff away. Wait till you see what I'm

Sure, I'll share it. Why not?

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Sure, I'll share it. Why not? Why do I want it? Because I'm fat, poor and homeless and my NC with Cyanogen is just a little too slow for me. Originally shared by John Pozadzides (John P.) Ok, I've got one extra Amazon Kindle FIRE left, and its too late to return it. So I'm giving it away! How to win the brand new, unopened Amazon Kindle FIRE in only two steps : Step 1) Do you have me in one of your circles ? Great. Check that one off the list... Step 2) Publicly SHARE this post. That's it! You're entered to win, and I'll ship it to you ANYWHERE. Wait, you want more chances to win? Ok, I'll tell you what: - One extra entry if you leave a comment telling me WHY you want it. - One extra entry if you Subscribe to our Livid Lobster newsletter! You'll find the newsletter subscription form here: http://lividlobster.com/ I'll announce the winner on Geek Beat LIVE on Friday Jan 6 (basically in a week), and then here on Google+. Good luck to a

Not too bad of a price. Kind of close to the TouchPad. It is only 7", though.

Not too bad of a price. Kind of close to the TouchPad. It is only 7", though. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u0t3763622f9fp0dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16834103001

This speaks volumes.

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This speaks volumes. Originally shared by Ian Geldard +1 or comment here to join my #libertarian circle (if you're not already a member)

Okay, this was a little funny. NSFW as you can imagine.

Okay, this was a little funny. NSFW as you can imagine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKbfUp-7iEI

Now, can I get up that early .... ?

Now, can I get up that early .... ? Thanks, Stacy Frazer for pointing this out. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111228085314.htm

Wow. Just to go on record, the kinds of women I like don't like this guy's opinion.

Wow. Just to go on record, the kinds of women I like don't like this guy's opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dPbvxrv3bY

Something is going on with G+.

Something is going on with G+. First, a lot of images aren't coming in -- instead I'm seeing that old box with the symbols in it like we used to see back in the 90s when an image didn't load. I'm also not seeing my profile picture in the status bar and I was in the middle of typing in a comment when the screen shifted and where I was typing in a comment shifted with it. That said, I have no idea where that post went. I think it's time to log off.

I can speak to the first one first hand.

I can speak to the first one first hand. I don't know if Kincorra knew over 1,000 words since I never counted, but you do have to go to bed or leave the house to get a BC to leave you alone. :D Thanks, robin vabolis for showing me this. http://feed2.theweek.com/article/index/222628/the-7-most-newsworthy-dogs-of-2011

Sunset. Yes, that's real.

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Sunset. Yes, that's real.
Instead of staying on G+ I should be editing pictures.

So. Friggin. Funny.

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So. Friggin. Funny. Originally shared by ****

So, I need to keep blogging ...

So, I need to keep blogging ... http://jasonisms.blogspot.com/2011/12/exploring-florida.html

Exploring Florida

For those of you who are paying attention... and by "those of you" I mean the person who accidentally stumbles upon this blog while searching for something interesting on the interwebz... I left Colorado and came to Florida to winter  here where I can still walk around barefoot and not have to worry about jackets, sweaters, snow or ice. Since I'm here, I wanted to explore Florida a little more. Last time I came down was this past summer when I came down for the final shuttle launch. Even though I grew up here we never explored much of what Florida has to offer and I found a really cool place that is barely an hour away from the town I grew up in called Bok Tower and Gardens  (and you can see my pictures from that day HERE ). My intent when I came down this time was to find more places that I didn't know about, places that were interesting and speak to Florida's culture as a state but that aren't touristy and internationally known attractions.  Do you

Science is bad for democracies.

Science is bad for democracies. Oh wait, no, a well informed populace is good! for democracies! Then why are so many GOP candidates running on the ignorance bandwagon? Originally shared by Tom Eigelsbach Americans have trouble dealing with science, and one place that's especially obvious is in presidential campaigns, says Shawn Lawrence Otto, who tried, with limited success, to get the candidates to debate scientific questions in the 2008 presidential election. Otto is the author of a new book, "Fool Me Twice: Fighting the Assault on Science in America," which opens with a quote from Thomas Jefferson: "Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government." And if the people and their leaders aren't well informed and don't use scientific information to solve modern problems, Otto suggests, the United States could soon skid into decline. "Without the mooring provided by the well-informed opinion of the people, governme

How did this place not make it on Tattooine?

How did this place not make it on Tattooine? Originally shared by Betsy McCall Amazing images! http://www.kuriositas.com/2011/12/dallol-worlds-weirdest-volcanic-crater.html

Thanks, cheryl lalois for pointing this out.

Thanks, cheryl lalois for pointing this out. Originally shared by **** No excuses, folks. Don't drink and drive...and don't ride with anybody who does. Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: You don’t have to be a AAA member to call (and neither does your tipsy friend), because he Tipsy Tow program is open to everyone. They offer a free five-mile tow home for drinking drivers and their vehicles, including potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders, and restaurant managers. from 6pm-6am on New Year's Eve/Day they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE. Save this number... 1-800-222-4357. Please re-post this if you don't mind to help save lives http://sharing.kjrh.com/sharewfts//photo/2010/06/16/Crime-DUI-Web-Graphic_20100616125841_320_240.JPG
Mexican food in Florida. Woot! Plus, it's $2 Tuesday. That's $2 beers and $2 off any entree.

Another case of the GOP Tea-Baggers blatantly lying to get their way.

Another case of the GOP Tea-Baggers blatantly lying to get their way. http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2011/02/25/the-wisconsin-lie-exposed-taxpayers-actually-contribute-nothing-to-public-employee-pensions/

Somewhere in this picture is a human being. Can you see him/her? No telling where you found her or him.

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Somewhere in this picture is a human being. Can you see him/her? No telling where you found her or him. Originally shared by Marilyn Gerber Don't say where it is at, but when you find the HUMAN in this picture hit share and pass on the fun. I thought it was just a trick until I found it. Remember, don't tell and share if you find it :) VIA Scott Reiboldt

Isn't that an interesting headline?

Isn't that an interesting headline? http://www.wyff4.com/r/30037563/detail.html

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/reasons-why-florida-is-the-craziest-state?s=mobile

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/reasons-why-florida-is-the-craziest-state?s=mobile Florida is one weird-ass place.

Don't watch this if you're trying to sleep.

Don't watch this if you're trying to sleep. FEWDIO Horror: Bedfellows Courtesy of Erin Joiner . Yes, you can thank her for that.

Imagine the room darker, lit only by the TV.

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Imagine the room darker, lit only by the TV. I had to turn on a light to get this shot with the phone. Now, imagine catching this out of the corner of your eye. Looks like a man wearing a hat, doesn't it? Nearly spooked me. I think that set-up is going to have to change tomorrow. :)

http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/1ratw0D9dwg/

http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/1ratw0D9dwg/ Didnt they already have this? I think it's called Craigslist.com.

Sometimes it's sad to be number 1.

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Sometimes it's sad to be number 1. Originally shared by **** Nothing to be proud of!

This is Shadow. He was having nappy-time.

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This is Shadow. He was having nappy-time.

This is Mena.

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This is Mena. She was sleeping next to me and since I couldn't find a Sharpie to write on her forehead, I grabbed my phone instead.

My voice. How sweet it sounds.

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My voice. How sweet it sounds.
Hey, whatever happened to Aqeel Khan or Aqeel Khan? I never see his posts anymore.

Help a man find his friend.

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Help a man find his friend. Comment here: https://plus.google.com/106653678649405633861/posts/dicGTeBDrcY Originally shared by **** Please Share This is the only photo I have of my roommate who saved my life during a battle with meningitis in 1987 (USMC). I cannot remember his name and haven't seen him since that fateful night. If you recognize him please let me know. Please comment on the original post here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/106653678649405633861/posts/dicGTeBDrcY

SOPA and ProtectIP? You can thank these guys for that.

SOPA and ProtectIP? You can thank these guys for that. Originally shared by Kyle Weller I will not. I repeat will not ever buy any Nintendo, EA, or Sony products. I dont agree with the ethics of these companies, nor their business models. Them paying lobbyists to take away free speech is the icing on the cake for me. http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/18/nintendo-ea-sony-sponsor-internet-censorship-bill/

Crazy urban mountain bike ride through Valparasio, Chile.

Crazy urban mountain bike ride through Valparasio, Chile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIe6hYAdw_I

Any of you travelers know a good wifi hotspot finder?

Any of you travelers know a good wifi hotspot finder? I just used one I found on CNET and it only showed 6 hotspots within 10 miles of where I'm sitting. I can't believe there are only 6.

Low rider jeans? Not low enough, says Japanese fashionistas.

Low rider jeans? Not low enough, says Japanese fashionistas. Originally shared by John French http://www.worldoffemale.com/the-japanese-underwear-cum-jeans/
It's warm here. Wow! I forgot how warm Florida is in December!
Some kind of fatality up ahead stopping traffic. Bleh.

Out in the middle of nowhere where my brother lives.

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Out in the middle of nowhere where my brother lives.

Just had a coversation with my brother.

Just had a coversation with my brother. According to him, if you beat a dog or cat and it hasn't learned its lesson you just take if out to the country and let it go -- it will either survive or not. I told him that's why I will never leave my animals with him. He said my dog was the exception because it was trained. I asked him if he knew how long it took for me to train Rufus. He didn't care, either a dog was trained or it wasn't. Apparently for him: its just an animal not a member of the family. I asked him if his 8 year old daughter came "trained." He said that's different. I don't think so. (By the way, I treat Rufus better than he treats his daughter. Rednecks annoy me, even when I'm related to them.)

Pre break break is a union thing apparently.

Pre break break is a union thing apparently. Having some Seniorita Merz salsa at Seniorita Merz's house. Good times.

Whoa!

Whoa! deja vu! I'm sitting here at my brother's house, a house I've never been to before, looking at my G2 and just had a case of I've done this before . Everything, the paint on the walls, the tile, the lighting ... I've seen this before at this very moment.

I'm not actually at wherever "Out of the Farm" is, but I'm in Milstadt which is a town of about 12 and every single...

I'm not actually at wherever "Out of the Farm" is, but I'm in Milstadt which is a town of about 12 and every single one of them is a "hold my beer while I do something stupid" redneck. I need to find my camera's battery charger so I can take some pictures.

Kansas sucks!

Kansas sucks! Nothing but country music and Jesus stations. So glad to be out of there. Unfortunately, now I'm in Misery.
Goodbye denver

Winter is Coming

Winter is Coming I'm watching the first episode of A Game of Thrones . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfAE3hIaPm4

Brain on the barbie! Here's to the zombie lover like Brenda Curtis and Ryan Drewrey.

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Brain on the barbie! Here's to the zombie lover like Brenda Curtis and Ryan Drewrey. Originally shared by Dunken K Bliths Christmas day at Dunken K Bliths house...

Google has so many useful tools... I can't keep track of them all!

Google has so many useful tools... I can't keep track of them all! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E_oO29FCt0

Watch this. The things you can do with light and not CGI.

Watch this. The things you can do with light and not CGI. Originally shared by Wayne Radinsky Amazing light show on the face of a building. I have no idea how this was done. TH Nita Noor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf6WYxLl2DU

As seen on Facebook. NOTE this is not something I wrote, but something I copied:

As seen on Facebook. NOTE this is not something I wrote, but something I copied: _Renault and Ford have bought the rights from VW for the old bug and joined forces to create the perfect small car for women. Mixing the Renault 'Clio' and the Ford 'Taurus' with the ever popular `bug' they have designed the 'Clitaurus'. It comes in pink, and the average male car thief won't be able to find it, let alone turn it on, even if someone tells him where it is and how to do it. Rumour has it though, that it leaks transmission fluid once a month, and can be a real bitch to start in the morning! Some have reported that on cold winter mornings, when you really need it, you can't get it to turn over. New models are initially fun to own, but very costly to maintain, and horribly expensive to get rid of. Used models may initially appear to have curb appeal and a low price, but eventually have an increased appetite for fuel, and the curb weight typically increases wi
Taking the CCP class. Woot!

Watching the Hangover 2 for the first time ever.

Watching the Hangover 2 for the first time ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYL_T7f59o8

Pepperoni rolls!

Pepperoni rolls! Oh, and beer. ;)

Riding on Angels

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I really wish I could claim this post was a review of the Pirelli Angel tires, but it's not. Unfortunately, I bought some Pilot Road 2s this past spring and aren't through all the tread yet (even though I put a whopping 7,400+ miles on the PR2s) and I'm too poor to just go buy new tires all the time. However, I was talking to a fellow motorcycle rider today about the Angels and happened to mention how much I wanted a pair since I was such a huge fan of the Stradas . For all the marketing reasons I want the Angels, but when all is said and done, I really just want to be able to tell people I ride on the backs of Angels.  When I said that, another friend (who doesn't ride) looked at me and said, "Dude, you're the weirdest guy I know." I'm okay with that. :D

I have a friend who makes hand-made custom jewelry.

I have a friend who makes hand-made custom jewelry. She's looking for somewhere to sell her items, preferably with her own custom URL capabilities. She doesn't like Etsy due to some of the terms of service. Anyone know any other sites that allow the selling of custom goods like that? Does Google Apps have a retail storefront?
I'm confused. I keeps seeing 9Gag jokes in my stream and I don't get why. Can someone tell me why?

Two things:

Two things: Suddenly I notice I'm back on the "black" G+ bar at the top of my screen, so that's weird. I'd been on the new bar for a week or so. Two, I don't know what I did, but I feel queasy. Bleh.

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/when-you-start-seeing-pink-fairies-on-motorcycles-stop.htm

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/when-you-start-seeing-pink-fairies-on-motorcycles-stop.htm Hey, Jody Swaney is that you? :P

http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=561d0f8bb4782a2556fa8cf57fe7bdb0

http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=561d0f8bb4782a2556fa8cf57fe7bdb0 We never should have invaded Iraq in the first place, but this is good to hear.
Not really sure why I'm on G+ right now: I'm tired and don't really feel like being social.
Getting some work done.

Ha! I'm not even close to Sedalia, CO right now and that's the first place that popped up.

Ha! I'm not even close to Sedalia, CO right now and that's the first place that popped up. Second, this post is about mobile posting on +. I'm a little annoyed with the mobile app. It seems like everytime I look at my stream and beging to read something the damn stream auto-updates and I lose whatever it is I was reading and have to search my stream for it. Sometimes I'm successful and sometimes I'm not. I've sent feedback on the mobile app numerous times but how many times can I repeat the same thing without becoming crazy? My Twitter and FB apps put any newcoming into a que until I choose to load them, why can't G+ mobile do something like that?

PicasaWeb and Analytics

Are you using Google's PicasaWeb to show and tell your pictures? If not, why not? It's the easiest way to share them on Google+. If you are, and you want to be able to see analytics on your images, Trey Radcliff has discovered the way. As he states on Google+ : How to hook up Google Analytics to your Google+ Photos Ever wonder how many views your photos are getting? Here is a fairly hidden way to connect your G+ Photos to Google Analytics!  1) Go to  picasaweb.google.com 2) Click on the Gear Icon in the top right - Photo Settings (notice the gear there shows DIFFERENT things than the gear on Google+ (Why?!!) 3) At the bottom turn on Photo Tracking 4) Enter a new Google Analytics Tracking Code How do you get a Google Analytics Tracking Code? 1) Go to  https://www.google.com/analytics/web   2) Click on the Gear icon on the right, then click  New Account 3) Give it any name you wish and for URL use: https://picasaweb.google.com   4) Finish the other fields and click  Create Accou

Just in case you get bored....

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Just in case you get bored.... Originally shared by Tarah Runco How did I not know the existence of this website!! http://worldsbiggestpacman.com/ #pacman #onlinegames

Having an executive workout.

Having an executive workout.

Sitting at Fox and Hound with an old Army buddy I reconnected with after 15 years.

Sitting at Fox and Hound with an old Army buddy I reconnected with after 15 years. Found him on Facebook. Apparently we've lived within 15 miles of each other for 10 years. How weird is that? (Obligatory: Facebook still sucks)

Because I decided to add one to TreeTuesday.

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Because I decided to add one to TreeTuesday.

I was reminded today that Die Hard is in fact a Christmas movie. No more red-nosed whiney bastards for me!

I was reminded today that Die Hard is in fact a Christmas movie. No more red-nosed whiney bastards for me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qxBXm7ZUTM

Some of the images I took while watching the eclipse the other morning.

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Some of the images I took while watching the eclipse the other morning. It was really freaking cold out there that morning or there would be more pictures. :D

Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

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Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

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Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

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Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

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Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

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Eclipse and Front Range 12-10-2011

Pizza!

Pizza! Pizza! Oh wait, that's not right. Um... how about 2, yes 2 , monster slices of pepperoni for the low low price of $3.24?

An oldie, but a goodie

An oldie, but a goodie http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/news/research/halevy_power_2011.html

Good job Ms. Interviewer!

Good job Ms. Interviewer! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=444_1323103383

Woo Hoo!

Woo Hoo! sometime earlier today or yesterday I passed the 10,000 follower mark. Does that make me famous, yet? Do I have to start worrying about what people think when I post? Nope. I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing.

I just have to make this joke before I burst:

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I just have to make this joke before I burst: Once again proving that English men are the equal of American women. [deep breath] Okay, I'm done now. Originally shared by Jim Eikner 'Vocal Fry' Creeping Into U.S. Speech: A curious vocal pattern has crept into the speech of young adult women who speak American English: low, creaky vibrations, also called vocal fry. Pop singers, such as Britney Spears, slip vocal fry into their music as a way to reach low notes and add style. Now, a new study of young women in New York state shows that the same guttural vibration—once considered a speech disorder—has become a language fad. Vocal fry, or glottalization, is a low, staccato vibration during speech, produced by a slow fluttering of the vocal chords (listen here: http://goo.gl/bRtz7 ). Since the 1960s, vocal fry has been recognized as the lowest of the three vocal registers, which also include falsetto and modal—the usual speaking register. Speakers creak differently according to

Too funny not to share.

Too funny not to share. Originally shared by **** OMG, someone actually had the balls to do the prego Demi Moore photo this week. How awesome is that!!! https://plus.google.com/photos/115961021629090154025/albums/5684679645327806801/5684921674626485714

This has got to be the single most used buttoin on my Chrome.

This has got to be the single most used buttoin on my Chrome. If you blog, bookmark, tweet or Facebook, then this button is a time saver extraordinaire. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/idaeealfhcijmeigljaopafdapgijdcb

That's not a dog print, that's a werewolf print!

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That's not a dog print, that's a werewolf print! Jebus! (For the ssake of scale, that's my foot so this also falls under #selfySunday)

Thanks to Kevin Guertin for sharing this with me. And now I share it with you.

Thanks to Kevin Guertin for sharing this with me. And now I share it with you. Originally shared by Dustin Wyatt Click for bigger view. You can see the ISS between us and the moon. http://legault.perso.sfr.fr/transit_iss_moon_101220_25.jpg

These are sort of cool.

These are sort of cool. http://www.survivalstraps.com/men.html

Watching Thor.

Watching Thor . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOddp-nlNvQ

And this is why Jessi June is awesome.

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And this is why Jessi June is awesome. She works in front of, and behind, the camera; she responds to people who comment on her posts and she's not above a little benevolence. You're an example to be followed, Jessi June. Originally shared by Jessi June I AM TEAM BEMIS Today, when I got home, I hopped right on my G+ to see what was going on. As I went through all my new stuff... I happened across this heartfelt message... "Brendan O'Brien - Yesterday 10:53 PM - Public Dear Jessi June, I'm part of a large community in Scottsdale, AZ that has banded together in support of my former high school football coach, teacher, and mentor who has recently been diagnosed with an advanced form of stage 4 lung cancer. We've started a site, www.teambemis.com , to help tell Coach's story... Please, if you get a minute, check it out. Help spread this if you feel compelled too :) I was curious if you could do me the favor of taking your next candid photo looking just a

Tron guy. Okay, so this is actually kind of cool in a sad geeky sort of way.

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Tron guy. Okay, so this is actually kind of cool in a sad geeky sort of way. Originally shared by Mélanie Hascoet GIF : http://m1p.fr/bg5 Tron (via +kevin staff)
Going to go lay down and see if I can squeeze a nap in.

This right here is why it sucks that Michael Jackson won't be making any more music.

This right here is why it sucks that Michael Jackson won't be making any more music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P4A1K4lXDo

I don't normally reshare my own posts, but since I posted this yesterday and today is Caturday, I thought I would...

I don't normally reshare my own posts, but since I posted this yesterday and today is Caturday, I thought I would for the sake of not having to do anything with a cat. Anywho, this is kitties: once removed. Originally shared by Jason ON I just recorded this a couple of minutes ago. This is Rufus (my dog) watching cat videos on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI6h5KGYpWI

Kitty-Watch

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Yes, that's Rufus watching kitties playing on YouTube. He's such an idiot.
Mmm, mmmm good.

Awesomesauce? Awesomesauce.

Awesomesauce? Awesomesauce. http://www.devastatingexplosions.com/

I just recorded this a couple of minutes ago. This is Rufus (my dog) watching cat videos on Youtube.

I just recorded this a couple of minutes ago. This is Rufus (my dog) watching cat videos on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI6h5KGYpWI

Just watched this woman grab a couple of items out of her SUV and head towards the door of Costco, presumably to...

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Just watched this woman grab a couple of items out of her SUV and head towards the door of Costco, presumably to return them. Fair enough. Then I noticed she left a child I would guess is about 5 or 6 in the backseat with an even younger child in a carseat/carrier thing. Not sure what they're called, but definitely infant sized.

Turns out, if you add enough sugar and enough creamer to coffee, it's a passible drink.

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Turns out, if you add enough sugar and enough creamer to coffee, it's a passible drink.

Last day of the class. Presentations are coming up. W00t!

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Last day of the class. Presentations are coming up. W00t!
Brrr! It's so cold!

I suppose I should go iron something.

I suppose I should go iron something. I have to be up early to go coach the Customer Centric Sales Training class tomorrow in Golden Colorado. I'll be doing this for the rest of the week and will check in on the + from time to time.

Doh! The Force is not strong with this one.

Doh! The Force is not strong with this one. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/thug-pummeled-after-attempting-to-mug-chicago-man-who-turns-out-to-be-an-mma-fighter/
3 degrees is cold! Very very cold!

Eye opener.

Eye opener. Never thought about the tomatoes that way (but I don't eat canned tomatoes, so that's not an issue), I've pretty much switched to soy milk and I fell in love with the flavor of stove top pan popcorn instead of microwave, so I'm good there. However, I didn't know about the potatoes and apples. The beef and salmon I did know about. I will have to check out that eatwild.com site. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/12/01/7-foods-should-never-eat/

Let's see ... one brother lives in Tampa, another lives in St Petersburg and another in St. Louis.

Let's see ... one brother lives in Tampa, another lives in St Petersburg and another in St. Louis. I live in Denver (for now). Denver didn't make any of these lists. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2068500/Americas-saddest-cities-revealed--3-Sunshine-State.html

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Toy Run

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My motorcycle club went to the annual Children's Hospital Toy Run this year. Normally, everyone would be on a motorcycle, but since the temperatures were in the single digits this morning and the ice and snow hadn't melted from yesterday's snow, being on two wheels was called off by the organizers: Harley-Davidson. Regardless, we met at Village Inn, had breakfast and then most of us went down to the staging area at Aurora Sports Park to wait for the 11 o'clock roll-out. While were were there I walked around with the camera: This truck was loaded with toys in red bags. The Jolly Fat Elf, himself, was strutting around the parked cars and socializing people, shaking hands, giving out hugs and thanking everyone for participating. He even took a minute to get his picture taken with a couple of girls. How cold does it get in the North Pole, anyway? This guy let me take his picture while we were gathered in the lobby of Children's Hospital. I just tho

Took the camera out to the dog park with me this afternoon. Here are a couple of the pictures I took.

Took the camera out to the dog park with me this afternoon. Here are a couple of the pictures I took. http://ki-photography.blogspot.com/2011/12/dog-park.html

Dog Park 12-4-2011

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Dog Park 12-4-2011

Dog Park

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Took the K5 with me to the dog park today. Here are some pictures from the excursion. You have to remember, it was less than 20 degrees there and snow all over the place. Well, except for where Rufus is standing in this first picture. I decided to use sepia as a change of pace from color and black and white. I think it works in this picture and brings Rufus out a little more than traditional B&W would have done in the same image. What do you think? This second image is ice on top of the stream. If I'd brought a tripod with me I might have been able to get a better shot, but I didn't, so this is what you get. I know what it is and I have a hard time seeing it, so this one is going down as "abstract." Ha ha ha! Rufus, again. This time in the reeds as we're walking off the beaten path. I like the contrast between his black and the golden colors of the vegetation. He looks like a mighty hunter, doesn't he? That's what he aspires to be: a might hunter.