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Brains and Beauty
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Category: Fun Stuff
Ok, *I* thought it was funny. Pffft.
Pink Panther Returns
I wrote last month about how I'm having trouble enjoying Hollywood movies and critiqued the latest Pink Panther movie as an example. Needless sexual entendre and poorly implemented slapstick spoiled what could have been a funny movie. The American Spectator today agrees: In addition to that first tedious scene of Clouseau trying to park a … Continue reading Pink Panther Returns
Prince Caspian
The sequel to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming in 2007. Part 3 of the series is called Prince Caspian. Fri Mar 10, 6:34 PM ET NEW YORK - A sequel to the megahit family fantasy "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is … Continue reading Prince Caspian
Origami Folding at MIT
The winners of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Student Origami Competition:
Toothpaste Flavors
Yummm.... 32 flavors of toothpaste, including "Fuji Apple," "Kyoto Style Tea," and "Pumpkin Pudding." I think I'd like to try the Cinnamon and Caramel flavors myself. Available at Nieman Marcus.
Pink Panther
I'm having a lot of trouble enjoying movies coming out of Hollywood. I saw the new Pink Panther movie last night. Steve Martin did an acceptable job as Clousseau, and I can't imagine any other actor that could do a better job. But Peter Sellers had the role down pat. When something went wrong, he … Continue reading Pink Panther
Barry Manilow is Back
This just in: Barry Manilow is back. I'm going to confess that I enjoyed his sappy '70's love songs in a confidently masculine way. I know many of his songs sounded the same, but so what. So does disco and rap. So it's good to see him making a comeback, this time singing 50's classics. … Continue reading Barry Manilow is Back
This Keeps Me Up at Night, Too
Record Sales of Sleeping Pills Are Causing Worries
Painted Room Illusions
Artist Felice Varinia has created painted room illusions that, if you stand in the right spot, a 3D pattern appears. Here's an example. From the entranceway you see this messy paint job: But when you move the the right spot, this startling image emerges: There's more fascinating pictures of 3D rooms here.
Cruci-Fixin's
I suppose NBC didn't get their fill of offending Christians with the cancelled "Book of Daniel." Their next insult comes from an upcoming "Will and Grace" show on April 13. Britney Spears will play a host on a Christian cooking show called "Cruci-fixin's". Britney will be the "conservative Christian" on a talk show with a … Continue reading Cruci-Fixin's
Best Presidential Face
The next President of the United States must have an aura of pomposity, and air of importance about them that lends weight to the office. If you pit Condoleezza against Hillary, who has the most impressive look? Here's the Republican candidate: Not bad, not bad at all. If I was a terrorist, I'd run fleeing. … Continue reading Best Presidential Face
Splash!
Something odd I found this morning: Ted Kennedy's dog is named "Splash." (Fourth paragraph from bottom.) No comment. Not from me, not from Mary Jo Kopechne.
"Book of Daniel" Cancelled
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Axed because of low ratings, high criticism, and advertisers withdrawing ads. When the people most upset about the cancellation are gays and lesbians, then there's little mystery why conservative Christians were offended. I have an idea: why not produce a Christian series that portrays Christians in a positive light? Say, … Continue reading "Book of Daniel" Cancelled
American Values Awards for Movies and Television
Apparently I'm not the only person irritated by the Oscars this year, dominated by sexual immorality and politically controversial left wing movies. Michael Class has started a new awards program, American Values Awards for Movies and Television, to reward those movies that are more family friendly. LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A conservative US filmmaker, angered … Continue reading American Values Awards for Movies and Television
Don't Click It
Just don't click it. This was a very interesting experiment for me since I seem to be developing some tendenitis in my right forefinger I use for clicking. A web-design interface with no clicking is appealing, though trying to teach computer-challenged people how to use it might be difficult.
Gamer's Love Song
Might want to bring a book. 🙂 Gamer's Love Song Video
Hollywood vs. America
Here are the top grossing movies of 2005, the movies America saw most often: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe War of the Worlds Wedding Crashers Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Batman Begins Madagascar … Continue reading Hollywood vs. America
Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder
Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. This is how it manifests: I decided to wash my car. As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the hall table. I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car. I lay my car … Continue reading Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder
Another Station Drops "Book of Daniel"
I already blasted this television show as being offensive to Christians. Apparently it started airing this week, and NBC affiliates are dropping "Book of Daniel." This Nashville station was the 7th to drop it this week. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - NBC's Nashville affiliate has closed "The Book of Daniel" after the show, whose main character is … Continue reading Another Station Drops "Book of Daniel"
Wishes
Best Blonde Joke Ever
Found this over at The Insomniac. Best blonde joke ever. Tell me what you think. 🙂
Pandora
I use Launchcast by Yahoo to lisen to music. I've wanted to share this with others, but the Launchcast Plus service costs money. Finally I've found an alternative I can recommend. Go to Pandora and enter a favorite artist or song, and they'll build a custom internet radio station just for you.
Error Message Generator
Create your own error message here.
Christmas for Engineers and Drafters
For some, decorating for Christmas doesn't come easily. I refer, of course, to color blind engineers like myself. Here are some handy Christmas plans for Engineers and Drafters to make sure your Christmas decorations are prepared properly according to specifications.
It's a BK Holiday!
I was sure I posted this last year, but dang (or ding) I can't find it anywhere. So without further adieu, click the picture and ding, fries are done. Would you like an apple pie with that?
Unattended Children
Just a warning to parents. Found this picture at The Insomniac:
Yes, This is Kenya
I'm not quite sure what to think of this. Radical ride : An ostrich jockey rides a two-year old male ostrich during a training at a Ostrich farm in Kitengela, Kenya. (AFP/Simon Maina) I hope when Diane and I go on our mission trip to Kenya that we're not expected to ride an ostrich.
A Non-Christian Narna
People that hate Christians should not go see "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." The Guardian Unlimited, England's ultra liberal rag, says "Narnia represents everything that is most hateful about religion." Exceprts: The Christian radio station Premier is urging churches to hold services on the theme of The Gospel According to Narnia. Even the … Continue reading A Non-Christian Narna
More on Narnia
More Narnia links, I'll update this list today if I run into more later today. Narnia, by the way, is the land from "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" in case you've been living under a rock. 😛 Are you a lion or a witch? I'm not upset with being linked to Lucy. Aslan … Continue reading More on Narnia
Narnia Symbolism
My beautiful wife and I joined Sean and his family for the Narnia movie this weekend. Even though I have not (yet) read the book, the movie was positively delightful. Chock full of good wholesome family values. But what about those Christian values the secularists have been condemning in the news? One opinion said the … Continue reading Narnia Symbolism
Twas the Lights Before Christmas
I saw a copy of this last week, but now Snopes has the details. See the most amazing Christmas Light show set to Wizards of Winter and Jingle Bells. * Tip from Res Ipsa Loquitur.
Sleeping at Your Desk
Ten things to say when caught sleeping at your desk: 10. "They told me at the Blood Bank this might happen." 9. "This is just a 15 minute power nap they raved about in the time management course you sent me to!" 8. "Whew! Guess I left the top off the Whiteout. You probably got … Continue reading Sleeping at Your Desk
Open Comments
Whew. Swamped. So today is *your* day. Here's an open comments thread. What do you want to talk about? Edit: Alright, alright. Here's a picture of some meerkats while you're thinking:
Thanksgiving Weather Report
Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190°F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder. During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the … Continue reading Thanksgiving Weather Report
The Ultimate Cat Toy
Well... I guess I'm taking over while my dad is away this weekend. Just so I have something to entertain myself, and possibly the rest of you, I pose to thee a question of epic proportions. What is the ultimate cat toy? Personally, I find a good laser pointer to be quite enjoyable. Place a … Continue reading The Ultimate Cat Toy
A Christian Narnia
The cast and crew of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe have started downplaying the significance of the Christian symbology in the movie. I suppose the fact that C. S. Lewis was a Christian theologan and wrote the Chronicles of Narnia is of little use to them, nor the fact that there are many … Continue reading A Christian Narnia
Dilbert Blog
Scott Adams, author of the comic strip Dilbert, has started a blog. And if you thought his comic strips were off-the-wall, his random daily brain wheezes will surely convince you. Today's entry, "Blogging Under the Influence: Today I am whacked out on pain killers because yesterday I had surgery to correct my deviated septum. I … Continue reading Dilbert Blog
World's Easiest Quiz
Passing only requires 4 correct answers; answer are below. No peeking! 1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 2) Which country makes Panama hats? 3) From which animal do we get catgut? 4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? 5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? 6) The … Continue reading World's Easiest Quiz
An English Student Nights Dream
That THAT's classical literature! I can't wait to see round two.
Bear Warning
Just a helpful camping tip - always be careful of bears. Before walking in the woods, always tie jingle bells on your shoes and carry pepper spray. There are two types of bears you may encounter while camping, the Black Bear and the Grizzly Bear. You can identify which type of bear is in your … Continue reading Bear Warning
Wild Dogs Attack!
Sometimes nature is cruel. But there is also beauty in that cruelty. The alligator is one of the elite predators in nature. However, even it can fall victim to the 'wolf pack' strategy, made possible due to the canine's intelligence and social structure. A pack of wild dogs in Florida attacked an alligator. See the … Continue reading Wild Dogs Attack!
Personal Drivers License is Online
Your personal Driver License is Online - and I can't believe the media isn't reporting this. You have to opt out if you don't want to be listed. I got my driver's license removed - you should too to avoid identity theft. This is upsetting but I thought I should pass it along. Check your … Continue reading Personal Drivers License is Online
God Speaks
Ever see one of those billboards signed "God"? The organization that puts up the billboards has a website at Godspeaks.com. From there, you can see all their billboards and see basic questions about Christianity, whether you're doing great or whether you need some help.
The Gospel
I saw The Gospel last night. While the movie could have benefitted from better editing, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It dealt with a variety of Christian issues, from pride to doubt to anger and hate, and how Christians overcame their doubts. The rarity to me was that this was a positive, Christian movie role … Continue reading The Gospel
Whimsy
At The Journey, Rodney wonders about insects with low self-esteem. There's something wrong with Rodney. Officials in Rome, Italy, have solved one of the world's most pressing problems by banning the use of round goldfish bowls. If you want to Taunt Libs, there are some new t-shirts available. Hey, it's what they think about conservatives … Continue reading Whimsy
Map of Sex Offenders
I had mixed feelings about posting this link, but after consideration of the parents that have young children at home, I feel I should. This web site combines the power of Google mapping with the list of registered sex offenders in 38 states. Put in your zip code and pinpoint where all the bad guys … Continue reading Map of Sex Offenders
Do You Think Patch Will Look Good in This?
And there's more where that came from.
Serenity
Let me start with the conclusion first: I enjoyed the movie Serenity. Whether you've seen the DVD series or not, you'll enjoy this space western movie. That said.... Warning: Spoilers follow. If you're a fan of Firefly, you know what the disappointments are. Shephard Book's death was the first shock. Book was the captain's moral … Continue reading Serenity
2005 Hurricane Rita Storm Damage in Houston
With all the news lately about Hurricane Katrina, we shouldn't forget that Houston has had it's share of devastating weather also. The attached photo illustrates the damage caused to a home when Hurricane Rita passed through the Houston area a couple of days ago. It really makes you cherish what you have, and reminds us … Continue reading 2005 Hurricane Rita Storm Damage in Houston
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Today is National Talk Like a Pirate Day. All posts and comments today are automatically "piratized." Comment all you want today on this post and you're automatically a pirate! (Technie note: WordPress plugin for Pirates available at Geek Ramblings.)
Serenity Sequels
The upcoming Serenity movie will be a hit. If you've seen the previews, you know it. If you've seen the series, you're nearly giddy waiting for September 30th. Sci Fi Wire is reporting that most of the cast has signed up for two more sequels already. Nathan Fillion is the only one who hasn't committed, … Continue reading Serenity Sequels
Kasey Kahne's Girlfriend
No wonder so many people come here looking for Kasey Kahne or Dale Earnhardt Jr.s girlfriend. Why is Chasing the Wind ranked #2 on this site for Kasey Kahne and #1 for Dale Earnhardt Jr. ? Bizarre. (I almost wrote "bizzare" or perhaps "bizare" or "bizzarre" but that's just pandering to the search engines so … Continue reading Kasey Kahne's Girlfriend
Albums You Know By Heart
Doug over at Coffeeswirls has a post about his top albums after he read the Top 500 Albums of all time. His list has a lot harder rock than I listened to. Yes, I know, this post does two things. One, it dates me. Yes, I called them albums, not CDs. Two, I forget. Probably … Continue reading Albums You Know By Heart
Explanation of Life
One day, God created the dog and said: "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years." The dog said: "That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and … Continue reading Explanation of Life
Birds and the Bees, 2005 Style
A little boy goes to his father and asks "Daddy, how was I born? The father answers: "Well, son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first got together in a chat room on Yahoo. Then I set up a date via e-mail with your Mom and … Continue reading Birds and the Bees, 2005 Style
Book of Daniel
Earlier this year, I wrote about Bible Fiction on television. I watched part of Revelation. It was too slow for my taste, and the nun who supposedly devoted herself to the Glorious Reappearing of Christ sure didn't know much about the Bible. For the most part, though, they treated faith with respect, and I had … Continue reading Book of Daniel
Piggy Bank
Look at my piggy bank after I bought gas yesterday.
Discount Religion
Perfect Engagement
When I asked Diane to marry me, I tried to make it as romantic as possible. Outdoors, in a gazebo, azaleas blooming, down on one knee... It was almost perfect. I forgot the tortoise. Supermodel Claudia Schiffer realised she had found true love with husband MatthewVaughan when she gratefully accepted a tortoise instead of an … Continue reading Perfect Engagement
How the D-Day Invasion Would Be Reported By Today's Press
NORMANDY, FRANCE (June 6, 1944) Three hundred French civilians were killed and thousands more were wounded today in the first hours of America's invasion of continental Europe. Casualties were heaviest among women and children. Most of the French casualties were the result of artillery fire from American ships attempting to knock out German fortifications prior … Continue reading How the D-Day Invasion Would Be Reported By Today's Press
One Ugly Dog
Man. That's got to be the ugliest dog I've ever seen. Some may call it a tale of beauty and the beast. But Sam, a 14-year-old pedigreed Chinese crested, and a three-time champ in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, is the dog of Susie Lockheed's dreams. Lockheed, 53, enjoys massaging Sam's fleshy, thin, potato-chip ears … Continue reading One Ugly Dog
Science Made Stupid Again
I stumbled across a funny site called "Science Made Stupid" and started writing a post about it... Introduction Since the dawn of time, man has looked to the heavens and wondered: where did the stars come from? He has looked at the great diversity of plants and animals around him and wondered: where did life … Continue reading Science Made Stupid Again
Chickens as Pets
The New York Times has a story that more and more people are raising chickens as pets. This doesn't come as any surprise to me. My brother happily raises chickens every bit as funny looking as these. As my brother puts it, both he and the chicken get a lot out of the relationship. He … Continue reading Chickens as Pets
Lamentations of the Father
Lamentations of the Father by Ian Frazier Laws Pertaining to the Living Room Of the beasts of the field, and of the fishes of the sea, and of all foods that are acceptable in my sight you may eat, but not in the living room. Of the hoofed animals, broiled or ground into burgers, you … Continue reading Lamentations of the Father
My Name Is John Daker
It's sort of like a talent show. Only without the talent. After viewing a few of them, come back here and tell me who your, er, favorite is.
Best of the Web Directory
Forbes has assembled 3000 websites and categorized them, then extracted the "Best of the Web." From Blogs to Investing to American History, you'll find a link here.
Embrace Good; Resist Evil
Whew. Yesterday's topic on "Progressive Christians" stirred up some passions. I was going to make a post today about how as a Christian we should always embrace good and always abhor evil. You cannot simply embrace the good alone; you must resist evil. If it's immoral, oppose it. I had some vague idea about some … Continue reading Embrace Good; Resist Evil
Konfabulator
Konfabulator was an up-and-coming commercial widget organizer, but Yahoo bought them last week and now it's free! What's it do? A thousand little things, you get to choose. I was looking for a hurricane tracker for Diane and found it. Control your TIVO from the web, Display traffic jams, a pharmacy of drug information, baseball … Continue reading Konfabulator
Incident Logs
IncidentLog.com gathers information from the various city police and fire departments, then combines them into a Google map to give you a visual indication of incidents that recently happened. For instance, it pulls data for Houston from City of Houston Active Incidents and turns it into a mappable IncidentLog of the last 50 events in … Continue reading Incident Logs
Insane Frog From Beverly Hills
Follow these links in order. First, the Insanity Test that's been around a while: Insanity Test How did you do? Did you laugh? For those of you who couldn't get the link to work, here are the lyrics: Beh-ding ding ding ding dididing ding bing bing pscht, Dorhrm bom bom bedom bem bom bedom bom … Continue reading Insane Frog From Beverly Hills
"Firefly" for Free!
SciFi channel will be showing all 13 Firefly episodes starting this Friday evening for FREE! Prepare for the upcoming blockbuster movie "Serenity" by watching the original series on Friday nights Fabulous sci-fi / western series, can't say enough good things about it. Funny and smart, it was the best series I've seen on television in … Continue reading "Firefly" for Free!
Don't Touch My Bone
One seriously possessive mixed-up dog, that's for sure.
We Didn't Start the Fire
The Billy Joel Song, complete with pictures. 🙂 I think I'm old enough to remember all those, too.
What Is Your Name?
From the children's book, "Captain Underpants, & the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants" by Dave Pilkey. The evil Professor forces everyone to assume new names... Use the third letter of your first name to determine your new first name: a = snickle b = doombah c = goober d = cheesey e = crusty f … Continue reading What Is Your Name?
War of the Worlds
First, the biggest drawback: it starred Tom Cruise. Several in our group boycotted the movie because of him. I don't blame them. But War of the Worlds also starred Dakota Fanning. I suspect she's some sort of genetically modified kid. She acts waaay to good for someone her age. War of the Worlds was intense; … Continue reading War of the Worlds
Noah Had 40 Days
But you have 40 seconds. Noah's Ark Game. Get ready, go.
Inspirational Artist
If you ever think you can't accomplish something because the odds are stacked against you, consider this painting: Now consider that the artist, Paul Smith, has severe cerebral palsy and typed that artwork using a single finger, a primitive typewriter, using only the symbols on the top row of his keyboard, " @ # $ … Continue reading Inspirational Artist
Men in Coats
Men in Coats. Doing what men in coats do best. Amusing. 😛
"Prince of Tides" Review
"Prince of Tides" Review Acting was excellent. Costuming, sets were excellent. Plot, for the most part, was excellent. Movie stunk. I know it's an old movie, but I saw it for the first time last night. Nick Nolte plays a troubled father, Tom, avoiding dealing with traumatic childhood. When his sister attempts suicide, her psychiatrist … Continue reading "Prince of Tides" Review
Rich People Spending Money on Icky Things
Yuck. I'm glad I'm not rich. I might be persuaded to buy a bar of soap. BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Perhaps the oddest piece of work at Art Basel is a bar of soap, displayed on a square of black velvet, purportedly made from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's fat, removed during liposuction. Gianni Monti's … Continue reading Rich People Spending Money on Icky Things
Smearing Women With Broccoli
Actually, my first question is, "Who pays these people? And how can I get a job that involves rubbing food products on people?" According to the Smell and Taste Institute in Chicago - a likely terrorist target if there ever was one - smearing grapefruit on women make them smell 6 years younger. Institute director … Continue reading Smearing Women With Broccoli
Ringtone Dancer
Some sort of award for "Most Annoying Website" would be appropriate, I think. Ringtone Dancer.
SCI FI To Air "Firefly" Episodes
"Firefly" was a wonderful series that got botched badly by Fox. After 2 years, the Firefly DVD set is still ranked #25, which shows you how popular of an afterlife it received. This September, the movie "Serenity" comes out; it's the movie version of "Firefly." If you want to watch it for free, you can … Continue reading SCI FI To Air "Firefly" Episodes
Summerfest
Thanks to a gift from Sean, I will be spending a large part of my weekend at Summerfest. Don't wait up, I'll be home late. 🙂
The Next Rocky
Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! He's my hero. 🙂
Flavors Ben & Jerry Do Not Make
The Flavor Graveyard is impressive - hundreds of flavors Ben & Jerry don't make. Flavors like Aloha Macadamia, Bovinity Divinity, Chocolate Orange Fudge, Ethan Almond, Fudge Behaving Badly, Miz Jelena's Sweet Potato Pie, Rootbeer Float My Boat, Tuskegee Chunk... You know, I don't make those flavors of ice cream, either. I don't put up a … Continue reading Flavors Ben & Jerry Do Not Make
Thumbnail Guide to the Sith
The entire plot of Star Wars III in 2 minutes or less.
What's Wrong With This Picture?
Texas Limousine
Wedding and reception plans are coming along nicely. Now just the final touches remain. I'm thinking perhaps renting a limousine for the day. Since we're in Texas, I found this one for rent. I'm going to ask if it comes in white.
Another Cry for a Caption
Store Wars
Learn the ways of the farm, lead the organix rebellion... in Grocery Store Wars.
Password Discombobulation
Help me. I can no longer remember my passwords. I'm about to go back to writing them on little yellow stickies and putting them on my monitor again. It's the rules. The rules for creating passwords are too complex; what's worse, the rules vary from place to place. I used to try to keep them … Continue reading Password Discombobulation
Today's Topic
I haven't decided on my topic today. I've narrowed it down to the following two choices. Got an opinion n either one? A discussion on inner-city poor people. A fresh look at how mothers view pregnancy vs. marriage. Interesting how some view pregnancy as completely unrelated to marriage. Or Rent-a-midget.
Free Frosty Weekend
Yumm. 🙂 This weekend Wendy's is giving away free, cool and creamy Jr. Frostys. Icy-cold, chocolaty refreshment, absolutely free. No coupon necessary. No purchase necessary. Just come in and say "Free Frosty." A "please" would be nice, but not required either.
In Need of a Caption
New Lamps for the Living Room
Diane & I agree on many decorating issues, mostly contemporary with a mix of traditional thrown in. As we redecorate the house in preparation for marriage, I'm going to suggest these lovely lamps. Unique, stylish, sort of looks like whale snot. I'm sure Diane will like these, don't you?
Burrito Boy Terrorizes School
I think the boy got off light. I've had burritos that could be classified as dangerous weapons. They sell microwave burritos that can gas an entire car full of beach-going friends, and they should be outlawed. CLOVIS, N.M. - A call about a possible weapon at a middle school prompted police to put armed officers … Continue reading Burrito Boy Terrorizes School
Serenity / Firefly Trailer
The trailer for the movie "Serenity" is available. Wow. I watch River and my face looks like this: * Thanks to Spin the Moon for the lead.
Free Money Just Laying Around
Day 1 of the Downstairs Remodeling Project is complete. Three more weeks to go. 😕 Today, Rocky ripped out the downstairs fiberglass tub, the toilet (to make room for tiling), the old walnut wainscotting in the living room, and the ancient walnut built-in cabinets that hold family games and knick-knacks. And the contractors uncovered $1000 … Continue reading Free Money Just Laying Around
Kitten Cannon
Now that I have you convinced that cats are diabolical, here you can practice shooting kittens out of a Kitten Cannon. My score was 610. 🙂
Chasing the Wind 
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