Today I Learned . . .
One of the primary reasons that elephants were slaughtered in history, was to get the ivory from their tusks to make high end billiard balls. Seeing that ivory was a diminishing supply, a search went out, with a $10,000 reward to find a less scarce supply, ultimately leading to modern billiard balls being made of phenolic resin, a type of plastic.
Wichita State's team name is "Shockers"
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-22)
Today I Learned . . .
There is such a thing as purple frogs.
Wisconsin is the Badger State because the area's lead miners spent winters in tunnels burrowed into hill like badgers.
There is such a thing as purple frogs.
Wisconsin is the Badger State because the area's lead miners spent winters in tunnels burrowed into hill like badgers.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-22)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I shut it down until May?
Should I shut it down until May?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-22)
The Daily Affirmation
I got another, very sweet, gift in my mailbox today.
I scored 3 goals, including one breakaway, and had a highlight reel assist in the final Delco hockey of the 2012/2013 season.
I got another, very sweet, gift in my mailbox today.
I scored 3 goals, including one breakaway, and had a highlight reel assist in the final Delco hockey of the 2012/2013 season.
Act Of Caring (2013-03-22)
Act Of Caring
I bent down (despite my aching knees/ankles) and cleaned up the popcorn everyone spilled over the course of the night.
I bent down (despite my aching knees/ankles) and cleaned up the popcorn everyone spilled over the course of the night.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Daily Photo (2013-03-21)
The Daily Photo
More ankle injuries (it looks worse than the picture depicts - more swelling)
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More ankle injuries (it looks worse than the picture depicts - more swelling)
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Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-21)
Today I Learned . . .
It takes 14 psi to get air into a Dow UF module when full of water.
It takes 14 psi to get air into a Dow UF module when full of water.
Act Of Caring (2013-03-21)
Act Of Caring
I went to Tim Hortons, cashed in my coupons from the CIS tournament, and put them in the lunch room to share with everyone.
I noticed that my pills were going to run out tomorrow but I ordered them tonight instead of leaving it and not wanting to do it tomorrow either.
I went to Tim Hortons, cashed in my coupons from the CIS tournament, and put them in the lunch room to share with everyone.
I noticed that my pills were going to run out tomorrow but I ordered them tonight instead of leaving it and not wanting to do it tomorrow either.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-21)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
How do I get over being disappointed in myself?
How do I get over being disappointed in myself?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-21)
La Connexion Francaise
Suivante - next
Apparus - appeared
Cohue - crowd
Envahies - invaded
Plupart - most
Sensor - development
Devrait-je aller à plus festivals?
Suivante - next
Apparus - appeared
Cohue - crowd
Envahies - invaded
Plupart - most
Sensor - development
Devrait-je aller à plus festivals?
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-20)
Today I Learned . . .
M&Ms are named for Forrest Mars, Sr. and Bruce Murrie the owners of the Mars and Hershey chocolate companies that came together to create the candy.
M&Ms are named for Forrest Mars, Sr. and Bruce Murrie the owners of the Mars and Hershey chocolate companies that came together to create the candy.
Act Of Caring (2013-03-20)
Act Of Caring
I set right the course of how our department needs to operate today.
I set right the course of how our department needs to operate today.
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-20)
The Daily Affirmation
It was rewarding to come home and find that all the snow I hadn't gotten around to shovelling had be blown off the driveway by these gale force winds.
Woohoo!! Departure scan!
It was rewarding to come home and find that all the snow I hadn't gotten around to shovelling had be blown off the driveway by these gale force winds.
Woohoo!! Departure scan!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-20)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
How much blood do you have to lose before its a serious problem?
Is being super-wicked-miserable cold sufficient grounds to go home for the day?
What should I do to commemorate my birthday?
How much blood do you have to lose before its a serious problem?
Is being super-wicked-miserable cold sufficient grounds to go home for the day?
What should I do to commemorate my birthday?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-20)
La Connexion Francaise
Fois - time
Avertis - warned
Dépit - despite
Fois - time
Avertis - warned
Dépit - despite
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-19)
La Connexion Francaise
rachétent - bought
ainsi - so
ensiegne - sign
Il y a un accident de rasage.
rachétent - bought
ainsi - so
ensiegne - sign
Il y a un accident de rasage.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-19)
The Daily Affirmation
Its hard to feel bad when your little 2-year-old niece comes shouting across the living room to give you the most enormous hug she can muster. Then later on kisses you as you lounge on the couch.
Its hard to feel bad when your little 2-year-old niece comes shouting across the living room to give you the most enormous hug she can muster. Then later on kisses you as you lounge on the couch.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-19)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why does the universe not want to be harmonious?
Did you ever want something completely random, unexpected and unstoppable to come in and shake up your entire life?
Why does the universe not want to be harmonious?
Did you ever want something completely random, unexpected and unstoppable to come in and shake up your entire life?
Monday, March 18, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-18)
La Connexion Francaise
Parmi - among
Connus - known
Marge - margin
Abonnement - subscription
Ce chapitre a semblé trés longue mais ce n'etait pas.
J'aime bullies!
Parmi - among
Connus - known
Marge - margin
Abonnement - subscription
Ce chapitre a semblé trés longue mais ce n'etait pas.
J'aime bullies!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
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Act Of Caring (2013-03-17)
Act Of Caring
I went to Wal-Mart this morning, and after parking my truck, went back to the stall I was going to park in, and moved the shopping carts that someone had rudely left, blocking the spot.
I went to Wal-Mart this morning, and after parking my truck, went back to the stall I was going to park in, and moved the shopping carts that someone had rudely left, blocking the spot.
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-17)
La Connexion Francaise
chacun - each
celui - that
parole - speech
soi - self
Mes etudes françaises sont très difficiles.
chacun - each
celui - that
parole - speech
soi - self
Mes etudes françaises sont très difficiles.