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A few Comicpalooza highlights…
A few Comicpalooza highlights: a full-size robotic creeper from Minecraft, a black female Doctor Who, a zombified Wonder Woman, Master Chief from Halo, the whole distorted family from Beetlejuice, a group of shiny Cylons from the original Battlestar Galactica, an entire squad of stormtroopers from Star Wars, half a dozen mostly-naked aliens, and a boy…
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Think about how much you spent on dinner tonight…
Think about how much you spent on dinner tonight. Now think about the people of Moore, Oklahoma. Please consider sending a text to 90999 that says REDCROSS to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
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The “conservative” members of Congress are planning on wasting millions…
The “conservative” members of Congress are planning on wasting millions of our tax dollars on their 37th attempt to repeal Obamacare. How can any true conservative justify such an egregious waste of time and money?
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There are billions of people I don’t know at all…
There are billions of people I don’t know at all, there are hundreds I barely know, there are dozens I know well, and there are several I know very well. However, there are a few people I know better than they know themselves, and they would be wise to remember that.
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“You look like a great dad.”
A woman just asked me where my wife was, and I informed her that I wasn’t married. I asked her why she thought I was married and she said I “look like a great dad.” She made and ruined my day all at once.
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I just witnessed something pretty awful.
I just witnessed something pretty awful. You may or may not want to read this. I was at a playground at a peaceful park full of young children. A woman walked up with a little boy, and she had a sweet older dog on a leash with her. At one point they were surrounded by…
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George Strait (and another 15 seconds of fame)
Andy Warhol once famously said that in the future everyone will get 15 minutes of fame. Well, we’ve moved well beyond that to the point where most people get 15 seconds. I had my first 15 seconds of fame several years ago. And today I experienced fifteen more seconds, though only on the local news…
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Do you consider yourself an agnostic, freethinker, or atheist?
Do you consider yourself an agnostic, freethinker, or atheist? If so, please let me know. And if don’t want to out yourself to your friends and family, then feel free to send me a private message.
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Don’t ever lie to a law enforcement officer…
Don’t ever lie to a law enforcement officer, but don’t fool yourself into thinking that being completely honest with them will get them on your side. Remember, if they believe you’re breaking the law then in their mind you’re not on your side. And they’re not going to jeopardize their job just because you’re being…
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This is mind numbingly geeky and I probably…
This is mind-numbingly geeky (and I probably shouldn’t share it publicly), but I really think growing up as a musician and a video gamer is why I enjoy switching between PCs and Macs all day. Specifically, because I use keyboard shortcuts the whole time I’m working, and the differences between PCs and Macs are subtle-but-distinct.…
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Every time I go through airport security…
Every time I go through airport security, every time I hear about someone who appears middle eastern being persecuted, and every time people defend our actions in Iraq, I can’t help but think that the terrorists won. They made us fear an invisible enemy, made us afraid of our own people, and drove a wedge…
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Staying out of the Chick-fil-A debate
So, you disagree/agree with all of the bitching about Chick-fil-A? Oh, what’s that? You don’t actually care? You just want to bitch at everyone who’s bitching? Well, be careful what you start. Because that makes me want to bitch at those that bitch at everyone who’s bitching. And that’ll make someone else want to bitch…
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Are you serious, Congress?!
Are you serious, Congress?! Over thirty miserable failures at destroying healthcare for millions and you STILL aren’t trying to create jobs? You should be ashamed. More importantly, the people that voted for you should be. Stop wasting our time and do something worthwhile before it’s too late.
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I’m not used to parking large vehicles.
I parked my dad’s brand new truck yesterday, and came within an inch of a metal pole.
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Storm across the Field
The music is José González’s version of “Teardrop” by Massive Attack. The video is nature’s version of a massive storm attacking the field in front of me. It’s mostly dark, but there are moments of brilliant lightning. This was filmed on an iPad, so it’s not as high quality as it should be. But hopefully,…
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Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton walk into an elevator…
Late last night, I was taking the elevator back up to my room, and in walked a few people along with Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day.
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Annular Eclipse: May 20, 2012
An annular eclipse occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than that of the Sun. Hence the Sun appears as a very bright ring, or annulus, surrounding the outline of the Moon.
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Godless Heathens That Go Around Getting Hitched
I have a serious question for anyone that is against gay marriage for religious reasons: Why aren’t you trying to suppress atheists from getting married? After all, there are millions of gay people that actually believe in God (even the same one as you), but you don’t want them defiling the church through unholy matrimony.…
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Google Drive is here!
Google Drive is here! I is everywhere you are—on the web, in your home, at the office and on the go. So wherever you are, your stuff is just…there. Ready to go, ready to share. Get started with 5 GB free. The internet just got a whole lot cloudier.
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It’s time to stop blaming racism for Trayvon Martin’s death.
It’s time to stop blaming racism for Trayvon Martin’s death. People will always be xenophobic, and the only thing we can do about that is deal with it. Why do you think the talking heads keep bringing up hoodies, Skittles, and other irrelevant information? Because it’s easier than talking about gun control.
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Standardizing Tests
Since I was an elementary student I have been particularly good at taking standardized tests. That’s because they are targeted at: A. Caucasians. B. the middle class. C. males. D. All of the above.
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Adorably Annoying Singing Toy Dog
This thing was so adorable and annoying that I had to share it with the whole world. You won’t be able to get the song out of your head.
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Thunderstorm from High Rise Building
This is just one minute of a relaxing storm that rolled into Dallas, Texas for the evening. I wish it’d never ended.
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The Perfect (Cheap) Gift for Geeks
Do you know a geek that loves television shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, Star Trek, or Battlestar Galactica? You probably do and just don’t realize it because geeks are everywhere. And I know the perfect cheap gift for them. Say what you will about Netflix and their pricing fiasco, they currently have…
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As I was pulling into the drive-through to get breakfast…
As I was pulling into the drive-through to get breakfast, I had to stop and wait for an elderly couple to slowly drive out of the way. While I was waiting, a young woman came around the corner and cut in line ahead of me. I was way more annoyed than I probably should’ve been…
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If you don’t like the fact that we have the First Amendment…
If you don’t like the fact that we have the First Amendment, then maybe you should move to another country that doesn’t have freedom of expression instead of lazily bitching at those who are brave enough to use it.
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I heard a boom followed by the screech of tires…
I heard a boom followed by the screech of tires. I looked outside and saw an accident had taken place. Thirty seconds after the collision I was telling 911 all about it. Two minutes later the first help arrived. Ten minutes later the two drivers were off to the hospital. Amazing how quickly we can…
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Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? “If we’re serious about building an economy that lasts — an economy in which hard work pays off with the opportunity for solid middle-class jobs — we’ve got to get serious about education. We are going to have to pick up our games and raise our standards.”
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I got on an elevator earlier today…
I got on an elevator earlier today with a bunch of total strangers. One of them, a friendly kid with big hair and small jeans, looked at the ornate floor and said, “Ooh, it’s like a club. If only we had some fancy lights.” I turned on an strobe light cell phone app, and he…
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Massive Hail Storm in Levelland, Texas
This was a sudden and *massive* hail storm that hit west Texas on March 19, 2011. This video was taken in Levelland, Texas. I picked up a piece of hail to give you an idea of the size of hail hitting everything around us.
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Bigotry Is a Choice
The problem with the anti-homosexuality perspective is the belief that it is a choice. This leads people into the (very natural-but-misguided) assumption that it is therefore abnormal. The truth, however, is just the opposite. Anyone with enough intellectual integrity can take the time to look into it and realize the truth. Homosexuality occurs in virtually…
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Politics Be Damned!
I am not a Democrat. I am not a Republican. I am not a Libertarian or an Independent. I’m not a member of the Green Party, the Labor Party, or the Party of Five. I do not vote straight ticket unless by sheer coincidence that they all happen to be of the same party. I’m…
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Metzae.net is now 10 years old!
I registered Metzae.net a decade ago right after adopting the screen name Metzae. Since then, it has grown into a large network of websites that cover everything from photos to politics to profanity.
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Family
Family has always been important to me. I realize that doesn’t make me special or unique, but it’s true nonetheless. I have had many friends and acquaintances throughout my life, but when I feel that familial bond with someone it makes it that much more important. And I don’t mean the people that share the same…
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How gay are you?
Sacha Baron Cohen… …acts gay… …but isn’t. Sen. Larry Craig… …acts straight… …but isn’t.
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In the future everyone will have their 15GB of backup.
This past weekend, my computer started acting funny. At first it was just annoying (as it always is) but then it became frustrating. So frustrating, in fact, that when I got angry over it, I slapped the top of my desk in an stupid fit of frustration. I didn’t pound it, I didn’t smash it…
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The Iranian Toolkit
I’ve put together a cluster of links, videos, and other things that will help people begin to understand what is happening in Iran. Of course, the best way to learn about this is to look it up yourself, but this should provide a good starting point. I welcome any suggestions from anyone and I’ll update…
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Incomprehensible Spam
I get a lot of spam. Who doesn’t? Fortunately, I have Gmail and less than 0.01% gets through to me. Most of the time I just report it and go about my business. But I happened to read this one and I’ve gotta admit I still don’t know what the hell they want from me.…