“I’m not hitting, you know what I mean? I know what they’re doing. They’re trying to walk me, but I won’t let them. They’re throwing everything in off the plate. It’s a ball. They’re trying to walk me. They’re just not throwing strikes.”
–Cubs outfielder Jacque Jones, on his hitting struggles (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
Let’s just […]

I just got word via FedEx this morning and it’s Palo Alto or bust this summer. I’ll be working for one of my favorite companies, VMware, and I’ll be doing a smattering of UI Design, User Testing, and doughnut fetching (note to SI: we need classes on this crucial intern skill, I’m not sure I’m […]

**UPDATED**
Reports are piling in from contacts all over Iowa City after Mother Nature’s evening tornado assault on my alma mater. Apparently Martinis (in a moment of irony) had its cover blown off along with the roof at the Union, but all the main HD drinking holes were able to fend off any serious damage. No […]

I never thought I’d say it, but I’m really tired of that Old Spice commercial with the dancing woman. She looks more menacing everytime they send her dancing across my television screen. Fueled by Robert seeking micro-flashes of anger and Will Carroll injury updates, here are my non-injury updates:
Internship Round III: Still waiting on nailing […]

Local blogger finds pornogrphic animal cracker in snack pack:

“Play Ball!”