This post will be split chronologically. I scribbled down a list of things to mention last night but now that I’m writing it at 8 pm on Friday, I have the benefit of experience and can add some comments.
Thanks to everyone who said “Happy Birthday.” Thanks especially if you said it in a crowded […]
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The headline is from page 55 of The Onion Presents Embedded In America: Complete News Archives Volume 16. This book is 312 full-size pages of every word printed in The Onion between October 16, 2003 and November 17, 2005. Rebecca gave it to me this evening, along with a tray of cupcakes (yellow with vanilla […]
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That’s one of those buzz phrases that gets thrown around, but this time it’s actually true. Many times while developing a stand-alone app or a web app, I’ve thought that it should be easier to port one to the other. This is usually very difficult, simply because of the disparity of languages available for each. […]
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Because I am strapped for original thought these days, I’m just going to copy the majority of the Shows page in here. It has new information about the upcoming TICKLE, the May Shows, and other stuff.
Thursday, Feb. 16 - Andy LoPresto @ Topaz. [Stand-up]
Thursday, Feb. 23 - Andy LoPresto @ Topaz. [Stand-up]
Friday, Feb. 24 […]
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I am rewarding myself with Two Drink Mike by Mike Birbiglia. iTunes just opened their Comedy section though they’ve had the big titles for a while. The album was recorded right here in DC and Birbigs is one of the funniest comedians ever. When I saw him at Maryland I met him afterwards and got […]
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Actually, it’s not. It’s not so much that I’m bitter, I’m just… resolved? Moved on? Three years of buying roses and having nothing happen might do that. But anyway, moved on.
Key conversations, Insomnia Cookies, 53 episodes of pure genius now at my disposal, a good episode of 24 tonight, and a fantastic plan for […]
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The Bureau. is hosting a workshop tonight in the basement of La Plata from 6 - 7:30 pm. If you bring comedy of any kind - stand-up, improv, music, art, sketch, or just ideas - we’ll help you work on it. If you just want to watch people make fools of themselves, you’re welcome, too. […]
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There was a flash of light outside that I attributed to people taking photos of the snow until I heard a booming thunderclap a few seconds later. Immediately, I turned to my friend Google, and Argonne National Laboratory confirmed this:
From National Weather Service:
I don’t believe there is any scientific name for lightning and […]
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The internet was down last night so I missed posting for the first time in 40 days. I’m sure all 12 of you are very impressed with my dedication.
Last night, the final episodes of Arrested Development were aired on FOX. If we thought the regular episodes were packed with jokes, these were bursting at […]
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Ok, The Pink Panther was better than I expected. Much better.
It was under the category “Movies I Can’t Believe They Made and What Has Happened To Steve Martin That He Is Doing These Movies and Why Would I Pay Money For A Movie With Beyonce and Hey At Least It Has Jean Reno.” That […]
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