On occasion, the weather gods WILL work in our favor!

...well, depending whose team you're on.



unbelievable own goal assisted by the wind
By TheSportsChannel

http://youtu.be/O4tVtfDTqJs

Kony 2012: We got trouble

As the Kony 2012 video swept through the internet like wildfire, I'm sure that many people have already seen this subsequent post. In case you have not, I think that it's well worth your time.




http://visiblechildren.tumblr.com/post/18890947431/we-got-trouble

NASA gave us a dream... and now it's dying

This was posted by Terry Border (of the Bent Objects blog), and I think that it's one of the most thoughtful videos that I have seen in quite some time.



"I'm just a person living in a small state in the middle of America who isn't an expert on anything but what I do here at Bent Objects, but I think this video may sum up our culture at the moment. I feel that we have stopped dreaming big, and have switched over to a sort of "management mode." Where we get excited about the latest way to watch movies and play video games, exploring virtual worlds via software because we have given up on exploring real ones."




Neil deGrasse Tyson - We Stopped Dreaming (Episode 1)
By Scrunchthethird

http://youtu.be/CbIZU8cQWXc

Proposed law would consider single parents a factor in child abuse

Sooo being a single parent could apparently lead you to abuse your child?

While I certainly feel that kids would be better off with two parents-- of any gender-- having just one is not necessarily the end of the world.

What the hell is happening in this country?!




http://jezebel.com/5889799/proposed-law-would-declare-single-parenthood-child-abuse

Ban tiger trade in China!

I did not know that tiger farms existed. I am pretty fucking disgusted right now.




http://www.tigertime.info/bantigertrade.html

The Rock 'n' Roll hall of Fame continues to shut out the Monkees

Yes, the Monkees were formed as a fictional band for a television program. The goal was to produce the American Beatles. But they became so much more. They got rid of the people who prevented them from playing their own instruments in the studio. They took full control. They toured. The Monkees became a real band.

So tell me again, why aren't they receiving this honor?




http://www.wbur.org/npr/147736081/now-can-we-induct-the-monkees-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame

DATE A GIRL WHO READS!!!

I absolutely love this post. I'll just let it speak for itself. ;)



http://madsilence.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/date-a-girl-who-reads-by-rosemarie-urquico/

Major-league idiots doing idiotic things

WARNING: Do not watch this video if you can't tolerate seeing pain.

To be honest, I barely got halfway through before I just closed the window. Hell, before that I was peeking through my fingers and crying out in shock. (A couple of the clips are worth a laugh, however.)

Even though I personally did not enjoy it, I feel that it is worth posting because often, we need to see the stupid mistakes of others in order to learn how NOT to do things. It makes me angry to know that many of these people are taking up space in hospital emergency rooms when people with truly unfortunate emergencies need medical attention as well.




http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/7X8sEB/stg.do/N5W/



Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go back to watching America's Funniest Home Videos... much less horrific of an experience.

2,000 suspended tennis balls appear to bounce through Mustang Art Gallery

I find this website a headache to navigate, but it is well worth your time. I would love to see this place in real life. Art created using ordinary objects makes my world go 'round. Super cool!!




http://anasoler.es/

Fake olive oil on store shelves

http://www.naturalnews.com/035124_olive_oil_adulterated_canola.html



As someone who tries to spread the word about eating right and reading ingredient labels, I find this highly troubling. There have been many similar cloakings of ingredients in the past, such as the legality of labeling an item "trans fat free" if it contains less than half a gram per serving (which is still bad for you). But... but... companies like Newman's Own and Whole Foods are selling fake olive oil? What the hell is going on in the food industry?? This disturbs me on an entirely new level.

This is a very good time to note that canola oil is not good for you. That's the stuff of a future post, but Natural News probably covers it extensively if you want to see for yourself.

Marathon winner disqualified because he didn’t sign up for race

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/marathon-winner-disqualified-because-didn-t-sign-race-014434559.html




I have very mixed feelings about this story, although overall it's a good one.

My first reaction is that I want to do a face-palm because he seriously should have let the officials know that he was racing in his friend's place, just in case there was an issue. On the other hand, his friend was registered fair and square, so why not allow a substitution?

However, I also would like to give the man some kind of award for accepting his mistake so gracefully. Often it feels like most adults would throw a fit over something like this.

Kudos?... or should we be passing him the Stupid Helmet?

Church ladies with computers

One of my favorite types of e-mails to get. XD




Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with computers. These sentences (with all the BLOOPERS) actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:

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The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.

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The sermon this morning: Jesus Walks on the Water.

The sermon tonight: Searching for Jesus.

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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say 'Hell' to someone who doesn't care much about you.

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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.

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Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.

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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.

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A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.

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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice.

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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.

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Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.

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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.

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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.

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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM . All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.

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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.

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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.

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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church.

Please use large double door at the side entrance.

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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours."

Farewell to Davy Jones

The first half of my day on the 29th was normal, but then I turned on my computer, got onto the internet, and the BBC homepage shattered something inside of me. The world has lost a Monkee, the always-cheerful Davy Jones.

Although over 24 hours have gone by since the news broke, I, as many of you, am still in a state of shock, disbelief, and sadness. I grew up hearing Monkees' songs on the radio, and became a big fan of their TV show some three years ago. As someone who completely missed out on the Monkees' generation, all I can do is watch videos and make believe that I am there. And in truth, a part of my heart has developed the belief that it is still the '60s somewhere. To see a photo of Davy, be it old or recent, and know that he is gone shakes me back into a surreal state of reality.

As heartbreaking as it is to lose someone who we admire, I feel that the words of the three surviving Monkees are valuable... we should remember him with love and happiness. He gave us a great deal of joy in his life.

I had before me the opportunity to see Davy, Micky, and Peter in concert this past summer, but had to pass it up. It makes me dizzy to realize that it was my last chance. Those who were kids when the show was on the air have lived these last several decades, and while his loss is by no means easy for them, they at least have a sense of the passage of time. I have learned the hard way to embrace every chance that I get to see one of my idols perform. Life, simply, is unpredictable. For me, this has been a valuable reminder that I don't know what tomorrow will hold, and I need to live now, in case I cannot later.

Here I am attaching a couple of special little tid-bits for you... like I said, Mike, Peter, and Micky have all shared with their fans loving words for Davy. While I do not have a TV and have not seen Micky's interviews, I have an article and short radio interview that Peter did. I love his salad story... Davy being a true Monkee before the show had even gotten off the ground. Also, take a step back in time to where it all began-- I have never seen all four Monkees' auditions, nor the sketches, but they're priceless.

Please enjoy. As you listen to Davy's music in the coming days, remember to smile through your tears.

Love you forever, Davy baby.



http://wcbsfm.radio.com/2012/03/01/peter-tork-discusses-the-great-davy-jones-with-brooklyns-own-joe-causi/



Monkees Screen Tests
By loomyaire

http://youtu.be/63nhSFFFfJ4

This dog needs life-saving surgery!!

http://www.giveforward.com/savebanjo




As so often happens, our most precious possessions are animals, and they need our help. Please read this story and donate to the cause if you can. Even if you are not able to donate, please pass this link on via blog, Tumblr, Facebook, or wherever you can!

Supernatural fans-- please vote!!

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/02/tvs-most-crushworthy-villains-joseph-morgan-vs-mark-pellegrino-and-genevieve-padalecki-vs-katie-mcgr.html



Mark Pellegrino and Genevieve Padalecki, AKA Lucifer and Ruby, need our votes!

PS- Don't click this link, Vampire Diaries and Merlin fans. ;)

Um... come back to watch this in December?

Was cleaning out my school e-mail account when I found this. It's not my school, but I guess they decided to spread the cheer anyway. It's cute! After a very weird and mild holiday season, half of me wants a Christmas do over, and the other half is ready for spring and summer. Needless to say, this took me back a couple of months.



http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/holiday11/

Hilarious word play!!!

The Washington Post's Mensa Invitational once again invited readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition.

Here are the winners:
1. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.
2. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an asshole.

3. Intaxicaton: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with.

4. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly.

5. Bozone ( n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.

6. Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.

7. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high

8. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.

9. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.

10. Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)

11. Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer.

12. Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you.

13. Glibido: All talk and no action.

14. Dopeler Effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.

15. Arachnoleptic Fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.

16. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.

17. Caterpallor ( n.): The color you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating.





The Washington Post has also published the winning submissions to its yearly contest, in which readers are asked to supply alternate meanings for common words.


And the winners are:

1. Coffee, n. The person upon whom one coughs.

2. Flabbergasted, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.

3. Abdicate, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.

4. esplanade, v. To attempt an explanation while drunk.

5. Willy-nilly, adj. Impotent.

6. Negligent, adj. Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.

7. Lymph, v. To walk with a lisp.

8. Gargoyle, n. Olive-flavored mouthwash.

9. Flatulence, n. Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.

10. Balderdash, n. A rapidly receding hairline.

11. Testicle, n. A humorous question on an exam.

12. Rectitude, n. The formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.

13. Pokemon, n. A Rastafarian proctologist.

14. Oyster, n. A person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms.

15. Frisbeetarianism, n. The belief that, after death, the soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.

16. Circumvent, n. An opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men

Annoying crap that people do on Facebook

While I don't agree 100% with this list, I think that most of the points made here are valid.



http://blog.sherweb.com/facebook-etiquette-rules-people-still-break/

I'll bet you didn't know most of these

Gah, I love stuff like this. So many useful little tips to help us get through our days...

The one that absolutely blows my mind is the fact that the plastic tabs on bread loaves are color-coded by date. I mean, it totally makes sense, but how many of us even stop to notice that every day the tabs are different colors? Crazy stuff, man.



http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/2011/10/did-you-know.html

Philosophy according to the cool guy

On the rare occasions when my classes have covered philosophy, it's never made much sense to me. While I haven't poked around on this blog very much, I feel that it would make an otherwise complex topic easier to absorb. Have a look!



http://www.philosophybro.com/

Mike Rogers on health care

I feel as though I've seen very little of this perspective on the news lately. Granted, I don't own a TV at the moment, but in the past, other sides of the matter have been more widely presented. Just thought I'd put it out there.




Congressman Mike Rogers' opening statement on Health Care reform in Washington D.C.
By RepMikeRogers

http://youtu.be/G44NCvNDLfc

People in power to help animals are hurting them

PLEASE SIGN this petition!! They are only 300 sigs away from their goal of 1500. Stockton's shelter director, Pat Claerbout, is illegally refusing to provide records for this and other dogs that have come in to the Stockton shelter. So far, her supervisors are backing her up, though there is now an Internal Affairs investigation into her conduct--and we hope into that of her immediate supervisor, Lt. Doug Anderson of the Stockton Police Department.

*This shelter director also killed a couple dogs The Perfect Dog, a local dog rescue, tried to save.*

http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-killing-and-start-saving-dogs-and-cats-in-stockton-ca

Sexy scarves!

Got this e-mail a couple of days ago...



Tired of no one noticing you??

Are you sick of being ignored? Do you sit unnoticed on the sidelines while others are picked?

Are you tired of being overlooked?

Get a new scarf ! !

Try the latest scarf fashion and you too will be the center of attention..

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The perfect pet for those who can't have a real one

Pleo is an adorable baby dinosaur. Yeah, okay, so we all remember Furby and Fluffy My Come Here Puppy. But this guy is more than a step up from that. He truly interacts with you, and develops his own personality.

If the photos and descriptions don't win you over, watch the videos. He's pretty awesome.



http://pleoworld.com/Home.aspx

This one's for the art-lovers

Ever wanted to see van Gogh's painting "Starry Night" is ultra-high quality? This is super cool. I've always loved this painting, and this is by far the highest-resolution image that I've seen.



http://www.googleartproject.com/museums/moma/the-starry-night

Hot singer on "Alarm für Cobra 11"

A German friend of mine told me about Alarm für Cobra 11, a crime show, the name of which is translated as "Alarm for Cobra 11". I haven't watched any of it, but this one guy, Tom Beck, is a pretty good singer!

The first video amuses me because he's randomly singing to the driver in the car. I'm sure it'd make more sense if I knew what was going on, but by itself it's funny.

The second is a really nice song from his album.



Alarm für Cobra 11- Ben singt im Auto
By SophiaHaHe14

http://youtu.be/Um66sPAuW10




Tom Beck - Carry on
By damIIyOo

http://youtu.be/xWLmNGs4iBw

Foods that will actually improve your mood

A lot of crappy things happened to me today. I did my best to stay calm, but by 3pm I was eating cookies, and after dinner, I had ice cream... twice. Woops.

While many of the foods on this list might not strike you as appealing or happiness-inducing, give it some thought. Grocery store shelves are overflowing with products that the human body never ingested before 1940 or so. Without jumping atop the Always-Eat-Healthy soap box, I just want to point out that our systems would probably feel better if we ate other things now and then.

(And in case you're still not convinced, dark chocolate is on this list.)

Have a look, and have a happy day!



http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/11-instant-mood-boosting-foods?cm_mmc=GardentoTableNL-_-793888-_-01312012-_-11_instant_mood_boosting_foods



PS- If you like this article, click on the other links within it. I got so hooked that I ended up reading articles for at least an hour!

Because women over 30 are awesome!

I am way behind in reading this relatively new blog, but I very much intend to catch up. It's written by actress Kim Rhodes, who I've come to admire on Supernatural, who turns out to be a great writer as well.

Ladies, if you need something worthwhile to read, come check this out!



http://rhodeside.vuxe.com/

In case you're already searching for next year's ugly Christmas sweater...

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/the-12-all-time-ugliest-christmas-sweaters/



These are insane. Personally, I appreciate the one with the skiers, but that could be due to my 1990s childhood, spent playing Ski Free. (In case you're interested, the creator has a website from which you can download the original game!)

Apparently, ugly Christmas sweater were all the rage this past December! A friend of mine told me that the Salvation Army had sold out.

What's your favorite? Do you own one? Comment and lemme know!

Boys can do whatever they want with their hair!

http://www.change.org/petitions/jts-cause-amend-hair-policy-for-boys-for-donating-hair-to-charity



This is interesting... frequently we think that only girls are disadvantaged in our society, but then when it comes to a thing like hair? I hadn't even considered it. Anyway, this is a great cause, if you're looking for something to get behind.

Why things need to be right

I feel that engineers would appreciate this. I know this, because it was sent to me by an engineer.



Why Calibrate?
By PublicResourceOrg

http://youtu.be/yxZBNYBoLLU



I love vintage videos!

Kripke's got a new show!

Okay, I've never gotten hooked on a TV show on the day that the pilot aired, but here's to hoping that this will be the one. (All of my beloved shows, I've found out about later on.)

Anyway, I'm excited and willing to give this one a shot because it'll be run by Eric Kripke, the creator of Supernatural. I'm very curious to see what he does with his concept.



http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/nbc-picks-up-eric-kripkejj-abrams-drama-pilot-revolution/

Why let them think this is okay?

health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/3-shocking-soda-facts



Anyone who knows me would probably roll their eyes rather than just read this short article. But to be honest, I actually did not know a couple of the things stated here, so I think that it's worth your time. If you're looking to kick your soda habit, or looking to persuade a friend to do so, please read this!

How the times have changed...

Some of these changes I've witnessed through my life, others no. However, they never cease to amaze me... funny, but pretty depressing as well.

Have you lost your camera?

Check here! Someone may have found it.



www.ifoundyourcamera.net

Somebody killed a cat in order to harass a politician

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/01/23/409443/arkansas-democratic-campaign-manager-comes-home-to-find-childs-cat-murdered-liberal-written-on-dead-body/?mobile=nc



I barely even have words for this. What the fuck happened on this planet to make ANYBODY think that this was acceptable behavior?

There's a reason why Seattle doesn't like snow!

While I have never had the misfortune of driving through a snowstorm in the Pacific Northwest, I have seen the many horrors brought on by the seemingly-innocent white stuff. Art Thiel does a fantastic job of illustrating these for you. Read on, and shut up!



http://sportspressnw.com/2012/01/critics-of-seattle-in-snow-shut-the-hell-up/

Misha, soupy as... ever?

What I love about this man is the fact that his outlandishness never ceases to make me laugh. It just doesn't get old.



Misha Collins on The Soup part 1
By sweetondean

http://youtu.be/zvKmMl3kzCk




Misha Collins on The Soup part 2
By sweetondean

http://youtu.be/-bJiBxJlPtg




(PS- For those of you ready to freak out on the host, I'm preeeetty sure that he mispronounced "Castiel" on purpose!)

Miss Representation, a movie actually worth watching

Cuba, China, Iraq and Afganistan have more women in government than the United States does.

Think about that.



Miss representation Trailer
By MrSamy1600

http://youtu.be/JFh5F8cFb3g

Unless you're Tom Cruise, being an actor is a rough job

http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2010/02/guys-are-not-going-to-want-to-fk-her.html



This amazed me. I can certainly imagine that there are far more actors out there than there are roles to hand out. But still! What is with all these committees, and all of these non-creative people making the decisions? And being turned down because the prez wants Mr. Popular instead? It's like effin' high school all over again, man.

A different kind of support for those who are suicidal

Most of us are familiar with organizations to comfort people who feel hopelessly lost-- all you have to do is dial a number, and you'll have someone to talk to. Unfortunately, 30% of people who call one of these numbers hang up when they hear a voice on the other end of the line.

This site takes a different approach, following today's trends in communication. Instead of calling a phone number, you chat online with someone who can help. It's a far easier way to connect with somebody when you feel as though you're on a one-way street.

Good luck! <3



imalive.org

Gay parents are not bad parents

The title of this article is stretching it a bit by saying that gay parents are the best, but well... that's Yahoo for ya. That aside, I found this a fascinating read.



http://news.yahoo.com/why-gay-parents-may-best-parents-131902676.html

Cat-people remain single?!

NOOOO!!! Oh, what a horrible notion.

Although, to be completely honest, my cats are my best friends, so I'll live.





http://youtu.be/ahrRuDYHNio

What is the best show on The CW?

Oh hey, another online poll about TV shows!

You know what I'm gonna say... don't vote unless you plan to vote for Supernatural. ;)



http://www.buzzsugar.com/Favorite-CW-Shows-Including-Vampire-Diaries-Gossip-Girl-Supernatural-13347697

Don't keep your dog outside!

http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/why-outdoor-dogs-are-miserable




I come from a town of dog owners, so I can tell you that I've seen or at least heard of all of this behavior. It also applies to dogs who are left indoors all day while the entire family is away. What's the point of having a dog if every human in the house is always at school or work? They just get lonely and sad.

Think about the animal because deciding to fulfill some vague whim of getting a pet.

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Are you in a situation which makes you feel like dropping to your knees and moaning in anguish?

This page relates, and will make you feel a bit better. Press the blue button as many times as you want.



http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

Coolest little four-propellered thing ever

I kinda want to play with one.



http://www.wimp.com/coolesttoy/

I'd read the Moby Dick version of Twilight...

Yes.



io9.com/5872490/if-famous-writers-had-written-twilight

Dean goes nom nom nom

I actually find the entire "om nom nom" spectacle to be kind of dumb and very annoying, but this is pretty cute.



Dean Winchester - NomNomNom
By ILoveThesePeople

http://youtu.be/qDmH6K4zT88