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Pong Pod #6: Serving, and Implementing Changes
Howdy!
In this latest episode of the Pong Pod, Ezra, Bullets and I wrap up our mechanics discussion by focusing on serving form specifically, and then talk about how - in light of how infrequent we actually have the opportunity to play - one could actually implement positive, permanent changes to one's mechanics.
Important note: We're asking Read more [...]
Order of Merlin: Worst Class
There are many things in the world of Harry Potter that don't quite hold up under scrutiny - or at least, are somewhat absurd. One of my favorites, for instance, is this scene, in which Harry - a full five+ books in, and in complete belief that Dumbledore is likely the greatest wizard of all time - is downright amazed that his headmaster knows Read more [...]
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Posted in Columns, Josh, Miscellaneous
Straight Hangin
This is probably not my most profound post for this website. Nor,fingers crossed, will it be the longest. But that doesn't mean it's not as crucial as the rest, for there's a real problem in our society that's need to be addressed.
Let me set the stage first. A few months ago, my wife and I bought our first house. It was very exciting, and continues Read more [...]
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Nognarok
If I think about this website's library, I invariably land on one particular topic that's woefully underrepresented. It's sort of like, when you got a fever, and there's only one prescription.
It's time, once again, for Pong analytics. Welcome to Nognarok.
Premise
The format for this spring's beer pong tourney was different than prior Read more [...]
Cups for Ants
I went to Five Guys earlier today for lunch, and ordered my go-to Cheeseburger with Fried Onions, Mushrooms and Hot Sauce. The cashier asked if I wanted any fries or drink to go with that, and I countered with a request for a cup for water.
This lilliputian shot-glass is what she gave me:
After putting in some ice, it took less than Read more [...]
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Poems
Monarch
I opened my front door,
and when I bent to retrieve The Times,
a crispy Monarch met my gaze.
Sunburnt orange
and white polka dotted
all within a thick black border.
As delicately as I could,
I grasped her wing.
But when I lifted
she fell apart,
disintegrating in the wind.
I watched this dead butterfly
float away
as though Read more [...]
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Norman Reedus Needs Our Help
No, but, really: I think Norman Reedus really needs our help. He needs an intervention from someone, at least. Because something has gone horribly wrong. Earlier this summer, AMC decided to air six one-hour long episodes of Ride with Norman Reedus as part of their Sunday night line-up, immediately following their new 'prestige' drama Preacher. Read more [...]
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Posted in Columns, Miscellaneous, Ryan, Video
Tagged TV, walking dead
Pokemon Go Away
As anyone who has browsed the internet, used a phone, or gone outside in the past week is likely aware, Nintendo and Niantic recently partnered to create Pokemon Go, an augmented reality mobile-game that tasks players with roaming the real world to catch the virtual, titular creatures. Already, the game has been a meteoric, shocking success by Read more [...]
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Is The Ink Already Dry?
Spoiler Alert: This article contains references to events that happen in the sixth season of Game of Thrones. There are also revealing references to the plot of The Terminator, but if you haven't seen The Terminator by now then you deserve to have it spoiled.
A few weeks ago I was talking to my mom about Game of Thrones. We were discussing Read more [...]
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Pale Problem Solved
Bula, Blogcatters! I'm here to propose a brilliant invention that would forever alter the course of history.
I recently went to Fiji on my honeymoon, and much of our time was spent relaxing on the beach, laying by the pool, playing tennis, jet-skiing, and going on waterfall hikes. Given that it was 85° and sunny 13 of the 14 days we were Read more [...]
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