Today I Learned. . .

1. The relatively little-known "Computer Space" holds the title of world's first arcade video game

2. Cassie Campbell is taller than Brian Gionta

The Daily Affirmation

1. I'm no expert, but it looks like one of my trees is getting buds

2. Watched the first period of the Senators/Devils afternoon game from the hot tub

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

1. Why do soccer refs wear an ear piece and microphone?

2. How much does a full field power ring cost?

3. Where can I find some sporty girls?

Blog Question(s) Of The Day:

1. Do I need to buy more books from Shoppers Drug Mart?

The Daily Affirmation

1. Nothing beats sitting in the hot tub for achieving relaxation

2. The Hunger Games was very entertaining

The Daily Affirmation:

1. My office computer is now running at 100% again after a week of frustration

Blog Question(s) Of The Day:

1. What can I do in the office with no computer?

2. Should I read the Shania Twain biography?

Blog Question(s) Of The Day:

1. How do European soccer playoffs work?

2. Would whiskey be effective as an iPad screen cleaner?

The Daily Affirmation:

1. I sat in MY hot tub, secure in the knowledge that all components were perfect, for the first time in a very, very long time

2. The shower I had was one of the best of all-time

3. A delightful smile

Today I Learned . . .

1. Joni Mitchell wrote the hit Nazareth song "This Flight Tonight".

2. When injecting chemicals into water, sodium hydroxide (NaOH or "caustic") must be injected before sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl or "chlorine"). The reason is, injecting sodium hydroxide into water first, will raise the pH of the water. This will enable more of the free chlorine to persist longer.

The Daily Affirmation:

1. I beat the average score on the daily jigsaw puzzle

2. My hot tub works again!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day:

1. How do I turn off my daily, running internal fantasy?

2. Should I eat more canned food for lunch?

The Daily Affirmation

1. My latest jersey order has shipped!

2. Was only 17 seconds away from beating the average time on my daily jigsaw puzzle

Blog Question(s) Of The Day:

1. Why does being a 'rock' station seem to doom a station to being an 'oldies' station?

2. Would I enjoy cola drinks as much if they weren't carbonated?

The Daily Affirmation

1. I was conservative with my consumption all day so I splurged on a Taco Time feast tonight

2. The Ground Pounders are signed up for 2012