I have my new home network up and running. I decided to use whatever money I am getting back from the US Government as an opportunity to get a new laptop. So I had my eye on an HP that I goofed up a couple of weeks ago by not taking advantage of a sale. Lo and behold, this week it was back on sale. I got a good deal and a rebate to boot.

This is the one I got, one of the Quick-Ship models, the HP G60-630US. It's weird because I haven't had a laptop since mine was pilfered in my robbery several years ago. Plus I have been without a DVD player for a while, as well, and thought it might be wise to get back in the techie game. My router took a while to like me, but that is running now and I'm able to escape the shackles of my PC. So far, so good.

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How to play tricks on your brain. The inverted binoculars trick seems the easiest one to try. Now, go get injured.

Donald Glover is definitely a bright spot on "Community". Then again, they have a pretty smart cast over there.

Drinking tips! Yes, it's about time for that refresher course to reduce hangovers.

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I laughed hard at this clip with lots of...

Soccer Theatrics



I was stumbling through the dial and I noticed this live on BBC America. Six Nations Rugby! Since when?

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