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Rickroll @ the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

// November 29th, 2008 // No Comments » // music, random

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade RickRoll

freaking hilarious! comedy central punk’d NBC!

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Barack Obama for President

// October 25th, 2008 // No Comments » // random

The NY times has officially endorsed Obama! They wrote and excellent editorial which is worth a read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/24/opinion/24fri1.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

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I have a Rendezvous with Death

// October 25th, 2008 // No Comments » // cool

I have a rendezvous with Death
At some disputed barricade,
When Spring comes back with rustling shade
And apple-blossoms fill the air—
I have a rendezvous with Death
When Spring brings back blue days and fair.

It may be he shall take my hand
And lead me into his dark land
And close my eyes and quench my breath—
It may be I shall pass him still.
I have a rendezvous with Death
On some scarred slope of battered hill,
When Spring comes round again this year
And the first meadow-flowers appear.

God knows ’twere better to be deep
Pillowed in silk and scented down,
Where love throbs out in blissful sleep,
Pulse nigh to pulse, and breath to breath,
Where hushed awakenings are dear . . .
But I’ve a rendezvous with Death

At midnight in some flaming town,
When Spring trips north again this year,
And I to my pledged word am true,
I shall not fail that rendezvous.

-Alan Seeger

http://www.poemtree.com/poems/IHaveARendezvousWithDeath.htm

http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/Archives/Reference+Desk/I+Have+a+Rendezvous+with+Death.htm

I also like how Gears of War 2 tied it into their Trailer:

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MC Yogi: Obama ‘08 – Vote for Hope

// October 19th, 2008 // No Comments » // random

MC Yogi: Obama ‘08 – Vote for Hope

One thing we can all agree on is that we want to be safe, prosperous, and free

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O-Beast

// September 21st, 2008 // No Comments » // random

bellybutton

Originally uploaded by litteredwithimperfection

I always seem to pronounce the word “Obese” as O-Beast.

I’m in the airport at Syracuse waiting for my flight.. Folks in NYC and LA seem to be pretty thin on the average….what I notice in central NY, which is very much like the mid-west, is that there seems to be a higher than normal rate of Obese people….I mean huge fatties. Also the food choices this weekend were not so healthy. Lots of chain restaurants, greasy diners…stuff like that.

So at the airport, this one dude sitting in front of me has purple swollen legs….dry, peeling, and scabby. Pretty nasty. Seriously should be wearing pants to cover that stuff up. I’ve seen that on occasion on some heavy homeless people…but figured it was due to them not bathing normally or something.. Searching on the internetz, looks like signs of diabetes. I hope he’s getting medical help.

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/diabetes_mellitus/hic_skin_conditions_in_diabetes.aspx

Eruptive xanthomatosis — Eruptive xanthomatosis can occur in some individuals when blood glucose levels are not well controlled and when triglycerides in the blood rise to extremely high levels. This condition appears as firm, yellow, pea-like bumps on the skin. The bumps—which are surrounded by red halos and can be itchy—usually are found on the feet, arms, legs, buttocks, and backs of the hands. Lipid-lowering drugs might be needed.

Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum — Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) is caused by changes in the blood vessels and generally affects the lower legs. With NLD, the affected skin becomes raised, yellow, and waxy in appearance, often with a bluish-purple border. Sometimes, NLD is itchy and painful. As long as the sores do not break open, treatment is not necessary. If the sores do break open or if the lesions are painful, see your health care provider for treatment.

On that note, I’m back to training for another triathlon on Oct 12th. I need to drop 20lbs.

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-Declan

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142809th place in the world! lol

// September 2nd, 2008 // No Comments » // random

142809th place in the world! lol

Originally uploaded by Declan!

I ran a 10K Nike race on 8/31/08 which started at 8:31:08PM PST. I finished the race without stopping, and averaged 10′55 per mile. (yes I know it was in KM)

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The Human Race

// August 31st, 2008 // No Comments » // random

Finished the Nike Human Race today which was a 10K.

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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

// August 24th, 2008 // No Comments » // random

Today I ran 3 miles at 8 minutes, 18 seconds per mile. Then I crashed the final last mile to have an 12 minutes per mile average. Hopefully I’ll be ready for the 10K next weekend!

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