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Re Michaelle Jean

Posted on May 27, 2009 by binsy

Very very hungry? Why? That's just what people eat at big celebrations there. What's the big deal? It's just polite.

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Gov. General

Posted on May 27, 2009 by mattyjames2001

Honestly, I'm glad that she ate it. Showed respect for the way of life up there. The more diverse this country is, the better.

this doesn't mean I support clubbing baby seals, but I do definitely stand behind the Inuit on the issue, and they should have the final say.

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Paying for Twitter?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

Anyone see this?

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/05/27/twitter-charges.html

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wpg free press headline yesterday: "Gov. Gen. skins and eats seal"

Posted on May 27, 2009 by drock

Michaelle Jean = BADASS

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Twitter

Posted on May 27, 2009 by alex.werenka

Twitter wants to make a reality TV show... Really?

Really?! Wtf.

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Re: Twitter

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

Honestly I think they don't have a clue what they want to do. It has grown so fast and frankly it looks to be on the verge of collapse.

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Twitter

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kn0ttyn3rb

will lose almost all users if they demand pay. Their services are not specialized and in demand enough. The most popular job search sites? Free. The most popular classified ads? Free. It won't be any different with social networking, which of course, depend on people's participation.

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@Dr. Ock

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Absotively

That was exactly what I thought!

It gets even better if you read the story: she gutted the seal herself.

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The GG

Posted on May 27, 2009 by nsgal

I agree with binsy, eating seal at a celebration in the North is pretty commonplace, but it still makes Michaelle Jean even more awesome in my books.

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@MikeV

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Silvorgold

I can live without Twitter. But on iPhone most Twitter apps that exist cost money already

What's on my mind.. I have family (grad) pictures tonight.. I'm not looking forward to that, I hate family pictures

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@Silvorgold

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

Oh I can live without it too. In fact I haven't used my account in two months. I'm probably just going to delete it eventually.

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GG & Seal

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kn0ttyn3rb

She gutted it too?! DIY badass!
I remember the morning I read in the papers that MPs unanimously voted to include seal pelt on the Olympic uniform. That's not as badass... but still pretty funny.

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GG & Seal

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kn0ttyn3rb

She gutted it too?! DIY badass!
I remember the morning I read in the papers that MPs unanimously voted to include seal pelt on the Olympic uniform. That's not as badass... but still pretty funny.

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If Twitter charges…

Posted on May 27, 2009 by tb3

I will tap out. Its okay as a free, even ad supported outlet, but if I have to pay, I am fine with using Facebook only.

Not sure what they think they're going to gain from charging, aside from a mass exodus to some other free things.

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@Absotively

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kn0ttyn3rb

I never did hear from you about Ladysound!

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Cadence Weapon

Posted on May 27, 2009 by bj

Cadence Weapon was named as the City of Edmonton's poet laureate yesterday:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2009/05/26/edmonton-pemberton-poet-laureate.html

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@Silvorgold

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

Yeah family pics are never fun but it makes them happy afterwards.

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Badfish

The comment that social networking sites are free is true if you think of them as "pay-for-content".

But, the sites are profiting from the networks you keep and the information you choose to share. Don't be fooled, they compile and share/sell your usage stats... be it for direct ads, or for product research. These sites are just 'fun' market research surveys.

In the end, everyone's trying to sell you something.

Fuck, I'm cynical lately.

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

damn it i can't spell today! afterwords! not wards

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@Silvorgold

Posted on May 27, 2009 by tb3

Make sure you submit the pic to awkwardfamilyphotos.com

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Twitter & sales???

Posted on May 27, 2009 by littlebaygirl

My beef re Twitter is that my workplace is using it as a business tool... if you looked at our home page, you practically can't tell what we sell anymore... it's loaded with media tools such as twitter, slideshare, and blogs. Social media has it's place, but i would like to see if there are stats re relation to product sales. frankly i don't think a business having a twitter account will keep our doors open.

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@kn0ttyn3rb

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Absotively

Seriously? Crap. I've responded to all the emails I got, honest! Could you check your spam filter? And if it's not there, email me again? I'm really sorry about that.

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Russe

Michaelle can't do anything wrong by me. That woman is so eloquent and intelligent, I love her to bits.

As for Twitter, the twits will just follow something new if they make them pay. Too bad Omegle is annonymous.

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Russe

Michaelle can't do anything wrong by me. That woman is so eloquent and intelligent, I love her to bits.

As for Twitter, the twits will just follow something new if they make them pay. Too bad Omegle is annonymous.

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@tb3

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Silvorgold

probably will have to!

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@tb3

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Silvorgold

probably will have to!

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Interweb

Posted on May 27, 2009 by alex.werenka

Have you all checked out www.textsfromlastnight.com or www.fmylife.com?

These things and radio3 keep me going whilst working at my drab research job..

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@ MikeV

Posted on May 27, 2009 by axis

It is 'afterwards' not 'afterwords'

Is something up with the site. Lots of multiposts today.

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@axis

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

Oh yeah you are right. No big deal that I get grammar wrong I only have a university degree!

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

basket weaving was a poor choice of a major

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@ MikeV

Posted on May 27, 2009 by axis

I have synesthesia for typos sometimes. Used to be a high school tutor (still am, technically, I guess). I wouldn't have corrected you, except in this case since you corrected yourself, lol.

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Uh-oh, Yikes! :)

Posted on May 27, 2009 by WildWorks

Got back from the comic store and I just read near the end of Craig's entry about who will be the Listener Co-Host tomorrow. Hmmmm, hint hint :)
Let's say that whoever has me on Facebook and Twitter knows my status update. ;)

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@axis

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

Keep on correcting me. I need it.

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by axis

Underwater basket-weaving? We used to make jokes about Fredericton High School and all their crazy electives. That skill actually would come in handy in the aquaculture industry now. Prob $80/h or something insane.

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Fillim?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by binsy

Has anyone seen any good movies lately? I might get to go to a movie for the first time in months this week. I don't want to waste it.

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@axis

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

That must have been when FHS had like a billion students. I unfortunately went to Woodstock High.

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@ MikeV

Posted on May 27, 2009 by axis

I'm sure you can basket-weave those FHS grads under the table.

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

I actually weave them using old cigarette butts and garbage i find around the FHS campus.

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@ tb3

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MusicSoop

Again you've made my day. awkwardfamilyphotos.com is great!!

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@tb3/musicsoop

Posted on May 27, 2009 by drock

hahahaha re:awkwardfamilyphotos = awesome

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by mikegibbons

I really don't wanna be the one that asks this, but... here I go:

Does everyone at R3 still have a job?
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/media/story/2009/05/22/cbc-update.html

Similarly:
RT @ jillbarber RF (re facebooked) @tb3: Sent a letter from this link re: the role that CBC has played in my life and career: http://www.cmg.ca/CBCmorethanever.htm

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Awkward Family Photos

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

That site is hilarious!

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

Just gotta say, that's one badass gov general.

I didn't read the article but I really hope twitter isn't kidding itself that people will pay for the service. It sounds like they realize they need to be creative with it but it's so big that I think they need some revenue coming in to keep things afloat.

@mikegibbons - I was kinda worried too. I hope no one here gets hit by the cuts. Everyone's too awesome.

@WildWorks - Do I have you on FB?

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You Would Never Survive...

Posted on May 27, 2009 by nsgal

I love that Maybe Smith song!

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Last day at this job!

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kn0ttyn3rb

Boss is taking me out to lunch; she's also leaving early, and my other superviser isn't in today. Good day at work.
What's the proper etiquette for last day of work? I've never worked in an office setting before and am blissfully unaware of the in and out of office politics.

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Gonzales song

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

did he just say he has an extra testicle?

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awkward family photos

Posted on May 27, 2009 by aardvarkk

i cannot stop laughing at this site. brilliant one-liner captions!

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@MikeV

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Dear Alice

Yes, you heard it right.

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re Gonzales

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Russe

and all that chest hair. He's one goofy fellow but that's what makes him great. Plus the world record.

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Speaking of awkward

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Russe

It might be really awkward even mentioning this but have you guys heard of awkwardboners.com? It's rather amusing and also non-pornographic YAY! haha : )

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@kn0ttyn3rb

Posted on May 27, 2009 by mikegibbons

If you wanna be nice, back up everything you've done on a CD or DVD, clean off your desk and get out of there the second your supervisor leaves.

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Pepper Jack's Closing Weekend

Posted on May 27, 2009 by arctheline

It's really going to be a sad weekend for music in the Hammer. Pepper Jack's is a great venue for both musicians and music fans alike, and Doug the soundman is one of the best anywhere.

Our hopes is that it will be snapped up by a music lover who will respect it's past and have big visions for it's future.

Anyone who is in the area should try and make it out to either of the great shows this weekend. Let's show our support for what has been a great spot for live music in Hamilton. Thanks for many memorable nights.

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@binsy

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kks

dont see terminator, the plot is weak, christian bale really doesnt bring it, and the action scenes are really overdone..

angels & demons was pretty interesting if you into that thing, but i'd say the first one was better

xmen wasnt that great.. his character didnt seem as badass as he shouldve been.. the fight scenes werent that well choreographed.. it really seemed like a money grab more than any sort of attempt at making a good movie (action or otherwise)

if its still out i'd recommend Coraline (in 3D or not) if you liked nightmare before christmas. tim burton did both and i really enjoyed it.

i didnt see fighting, but friends have said if you go in with low expectations, youll be very well rewarded, but if you go in with high expectations you should probably walk out into another movie

and dare i say it... ive never watched the star trek series, but the movie was very well done. if you even remotely like science fictiony movies, see it, no need to know anything about star trek (although im told that if you do, they make a looot of references)

umm.. thats my 2cents :p

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re Gonzales

Posted on May 27, 2009 by axis

Extra testicle and too much chest hair? Maybe there's a connection, too much androgen?

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@kks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by mikegibbons

I agree with Star Trek. I also never watched the series and thought it was really good.

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In the interest of full disclosure…

Posted on May 27, 2009 by tb3

The linkage for Awkward Family Photos came to me via CBC Radio3's very own Mark MacArthur. I spent a good hour, at it the second he tweeted the link, going all the way back to post #1, and laughing my ass off.

Why does every guy on the internet with that forlorn, 'woe is me' look chose Eeyore as their idol… But that one dude in there, immortalized himself and his Furries family for all to see.

Thank you internet!

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@kks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Russe

The Star Trek movie was really good and I watched the series when I was little so I'm a long time fan but no Trekker.

Wolverine was terrible! Half of it didn't even match up with the other films and the special effects, pfff. Ryan Reynolds was the best part. See it if you just wanna have fun I guess.

Coraline is awesome though, I agree there !

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One More

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MusicSoop

You all have seen this one already??

http://www.latfh.com/

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@kks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

I hear the new Pixar movie, Up, is out this week if you go to the theater after Friday. I haven't been drawn to the theatre for a while either. Horror movie season last year was disappointing and it's usually what gets me to the theatre.

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@MusicSoop

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

I got to get myself a Ralph Nader tattoo.

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@AlexOfAnders

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kks

oh god.. ive seen the trailer for Up about 6 times now (twice in 3d because i saw monsters vs aliens and coraline in 3d) so i really dont want to see it

but i probably will end up seeing it, just because its pixar and theyve never disappointed, and recently ive been enjoying animated movies (Bolt was awesome!)

for those who havent seen the new 3d movies, yes, it is awesome, and is worth it (especially in imax). this aint your granny's 3d. especially Coraline, it was usually subtle but it really added an extra depth (hah) to the movie to make it much more immersive.. and some scenes were brilliantly balanced with colour, 3d and animation effects

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@MusicSoop

Posted on May 27, 2009 by tb3

My favourite one there is Sling Blade Poppins. I think I liquified a kidney at that one.

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Earplugs question

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Absotively

Bit of a weird question, but I remember someone saying on the blog that they wear earplugs at shows.

I bought a pair of those fancy-pants music-listening earplugs, but I find them really hard to get in. Is this normal? Do I just need practice? Or does this indicate that I have small ear canals or something?

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Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

hey no basement apartment guy today?

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@MikeV

Posted on May 27, 2009 by posterofagirl

rumer has it he was bitten by spiders from a basement. he's recovering and will be back with a renewed angst for basement apartments.

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@ Absotively

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MusicSoop

You do the yawn and pull up on the top of your earlobe with the opposite hand thing while putting them in? That's what I do and it took some practice but it still takes a couple of tries sometimes.

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@Absotively

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kn0ttyn3rb

My earplugs are your everyday shooting range ones. They work quite well... but even the best earplugs don't block out shrill screaming of nearby fans. :(
what's the difference of fancy music listening plugs?

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@MusicSoop

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Absotively

I did the pulling thing, but not the yawning. I'll try that. Thanks!

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@kn0ttyn3rb

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Absotively

They're supposed to make the music sound quieter without making it sound muffled.

(did you see my response about Ladysound above?)

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@Absotively

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kks

i have these that i use at shows: http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20.aspx and they have them in two sizes.. so yeah if yours are really uncomfortable they easily could be too big. i usually rub them between my fingers for a bit to get the plasticy stuff warmed up and flattened a bit then twist em in. also i noticed i have to angle them upwards much more on my left ear than my right, so it could also be your ear's anatomy.

but any earplugs definitely shouldnt be forced.. if its not comfortable, get other ones

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Re. Earplugs at shows

Posted on May 27, 2009 by axis

I went to a metal show on Sunday night, and as the opening band was about to start, everybody started putting earplugs on. I was like that scene in the latest Indiana Jones where he realizes that the town is about to get nuked. Holy crap... I don't have earplugs! I ran for the bathroom. Then the wall of noise hit, and I just said, "How important is it to hear on Monday, anyway?"

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@kn0ttyn3rb

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kks

the music earplugs are made specifically to not drown out high frequencies as much (ie guitar, high vocals, cymbals), and have much more of an even quieting among all frequency ranges rather

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@ Mike V

Posted on May 27, 2009 by axis

Before you ask, yes, I went to the metal show after Jenn Grant, lol. I was going to ask you to come with.

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@kks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Absotively

Mine are these: http://www.vater.com/newproducts/product.cfm?M=287 (but I think they're some other manufacturer's, rebranded). I saw lots of good reviews for the ER-20s, but these were what I could find locally. If the other commenters' advice doesn't help, I guess I'll order the smaller ones online.

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@axis

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MikeV

That's quite a combo. They really should have just been on the same ticket.

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@axis

Posted on May 27, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

It's not so much about Monday as it is about not hearing permanently.

@kks - do you find they actually work better than normal plugs? I'm definitely willing to invest 12 bucks to save what's left of my already damaged hearing

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Earplugs

Posted on May 27, 2009 by MusicSoop

When I remember them I always use them. They're always a good idea for saving your hearing as long as you can. Important for concerts. Reallllllly important if you're in a band and rehearse in small confined spaces at loud volume.

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@kks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by binsy

Thanks for the run down! Coraline it is.

During the playoffs when we saw the preview for 'Fighting' over and over and over again, we had this running joke where, at the end of the preview, someone would ask, "What's that movie even about?" and then everyone would look perplexed and be like, "I have no idea." Finally someone would say, "I think it's about fighting or something."
It was very funny every time. I don't even think you had to be there, it is actually THAT funny.

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@MikeV

Posted on May 27, 2009 by axis

Beauty and the Beasts

I told Jenn I was going to see Iron Giant after her show; good laughs.

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@s

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kks

@Absotively
a friend of mine actually gave me the normal sized ones because they were too big for her and she got the small ones for herself and loves em.. so yeah if you really have to force em in get the small ones. also it sounds kinda gross, but you can also 'lubricate' them a bit with some good ol fashioned spit and theyll slip up easier too :p

@AlexOfAnders
exactly. ive been to too many loud shows (a 2.5 hour van halen concert which set the record for volume at the stadium, ears rang for __4 days__ afterwards), and i have to ask people to repeat things constantly.. i know some people who are too vain to use ear plugs, then i just tell them 'you want your hearing to be as bad as mine?' and they come around..

and yes i definitely find them better than the typical orange/yellow drug store earplugs. they tend to just muffle and quiet everything, so you cant really hear anything. with these, you can actually hear what the singer says in between songs rather than "mffmmfmm, mmffmmmmff!!". and in many cases (mars volta comes to mind..) you can actually hear the music, instead of an extremely high pitched eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the whole time.

you get all the energy of the band, but you hear it at a manageable level, and dont destroy your hearing! it's quite nice

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@binsy

Posted on May 27, 2009 by kks

no prob! enjoy :) get the 3D and sit in the middle close enough to the screen that it fills your field of view (instead of sitting near the back)

also yeah my friends and i did something similar, but someone would usually say "i think its about spaceships" :)

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@kks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Absotively

Good to know about the small ones. Thanks!

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G'bye PJC

Posted on May 27, 2009 by nicole.n

Pepper Jack Cafe will be sorely missed. Many good nights there. Luckily, the Surly Young Bucks will show the room one last hurrah. For those of you who jumped on the SYB train by way of Arkells, you won't be disappointed. Check out the show Friday night and this link: www.myspace.com/huronband

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Re Michaelle Jean

Gov. General

Paying for Twitter?

wpg free press headline yesterday: &quot;Gov. Gen. skins and eats seal&quot;

Twitter

Re: Twitter

Twitter

@Dr. Ock

The GG

@MikeV

@Silvorgold

GG &amp; Seal

GG &amp; Seal

If Twitter charges…

@Absotively

Cadence Weapon

@Silvorgold

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

@Silvorgold

Twitter &amp; sales???

@kn0ttyn3rb

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

@tb3

@tb3

Interweb

@ MikeV

@axis

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

@ MikeV

Uh-oh, Yikes! :)

@axis

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Fillim?

@axis

@ MikeV

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

@ tb3

@tb3/musicsoop

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Awkward Family Photos

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

You Would Never Survive...

Last day at this job!

Gonzales song

awkward family photos

@MikeV

re Gonzales

Speaking of awkward

@kn0ttyn3rb

Pepper Jack's Closing Weekend

@binsy

re Gonzales

@kks

In the interest of full disclosure…

@kks

One More

@kks

@MusicSoop

@AlexOfAnders

@MusicSoop

Earplugs question

Re: TCNH: Water Cooler Wednesday, May 27, 2009

@MikeV

@ Absotively

@Absotively

@MusicSoop

@kn0ttyn3rb

@Absotively

Re. Earplugs at shows

@kn0ttyn3rb

wpg free press headline yesterday: "Gov. Gen. skins and eats seal"

GG & Seal

GG & Seal

Twitter & sales???