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British Knights are Back!

May 2nd, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in 90's, Clothing, Daily Life, Lifestyle, Music, accessories, movies

The shoes that every kid used to nag his parents over when I was a child, British Knights (or BK) were discontinued, sometime shortly after the likes of MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice put down the microphone in the ’90s. I don’t know the exact date or time, but they seemed to fade out in the background, like so many stars of the ’80s and ’90s.

Recently, I’ve heard that the New Kids on the Block are reuniting, most likely under the moniker “The Block” since they’re obviously not kids anymore. Some of the fan favorites will still be performed, like staple “The Right Stuff,” while several members are working on new material.

What is it with the ’90s coming back? I realize it was cool and trendy to throw back to the ’70s, and we recently have had plenty of ’80s throw-back movies and trends. I guess the college kids and high school kids that are in school now were born in the ’90s or late ’80s, so they feel a closer bond to that time period.

Kylara really loves the ’80s, she was born near the middle of the decade. I have a closer affinity for the ’70s, even though I was born in the early ’80s. (Yes, I realize a lot of you will read this and go, wow, RT, you’re just a youngin’.)

What decade do you relate to the most? Is it the decade from your childhood, from your teenage years, or later on on life? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Put Your Ugly Mug on Anything

That’s right. You can put your ugly mug on anything, even an ugly mug! Or a t-shirt, or a mouse pad [Note: despite popular opinion, mouse pads are not feminine protection for mice], or a calendar, or just about anything else that can be printed on.

What’s even better is you don’t have to sacrifice quality to get them cheap! The last two or three times I’ve needed business cards for several enterprising ventures of mine, I’ve had them printed up with VistaPrint. If you’re a first time customer, they can give you some basic cards for free (you just pay shipping). You can also get other free stuff as a way to try out their services.

If you’re a regular customer, they send you e-mails with huge discounts on stationary, calendars, business cards, and other cool print items and personalized office accessories. If you haven’t heard of them before, be sure and check them out for just about any of your print needs. You can even order checks with your design on it! Shipping is fast and inexpensive, and their packaging is unique! My cards always come in a white box that can be easily folded back and used as a display holder for my desk. I’ve also purchased a cool metal business card holder, so my cards don’t get all bended in my wallet or pocket.

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You Ain’t Got No Alibi

Movies_squad81_300x206cWhy on earth did God decide to put two starkly contrasting things together like cheerleaders and the cheers that they cheer? Cheerleaders are usually pretty hot, and the cheers they do are usually pretty annoying. It’s one of the stranger pardoxes in the universe.

Company 81, a clothing company, has given access to their clothing store online and through the 7th Chamber marketing company produced a website where you can watch a video where cheerleaders mercilessly maul innocent bystanders with rediculous cheers. I couldn’t help but laugh when a pretty-looking woman walked by the group of cheerleaders and they turned their signs around and it spelled “FAKE.”

I’m pretty sure all of the things that happen in the video are staged - it just seems to be missing a sense of genuine spontaneity. I seriously doubt they actually chased a guy around without getting arrested or sued. Or maybe they did, who knows? Trust me, You’ll know when you’ve been hit by this hot cheery bunch!

Enter Company 81’s contest for a chance to have the whole cheerleader squad come back to your room - with tons of clothes for your summer wardrobe from Company 81’s selections.




Sponsored by Company 81

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Like Johnny Cash, All Black

This past week of my life went by pretty slowly, and enjoyably. The university I work for (and several of my friends still attend) was on Spring Break last week. I still had to work, but it was considerably easier with the students gone. It really felt like I was on my own Spring Break, but still had to work during the day.

A quick recap: Friday a week ago, I went to Greensboro and stayed at the Embassy Suites hotel where I participated in free drinks at Happy Hour, swam in a pool & soaked in a hot tub, and had free breakfast the next morning.

Tuesday, I went to Asheville with friends and we did some mall shopping and ate at the Olive Garden (or The OG, as I like to call it).

Wednesday I went back to Asheville for my friend Daniel’s birthday, and we ate at Wild Wings and then went to the Asheville Pizza & Brewery (which also plays films) and watched Sweeny Todd.

Thursday, Marq, Melissa and I went to get our ears pierced (along with Ruff, who didn’t get them done), then ate at the Chinese buffet.

Friday was our usual hi-jinx: Huddle House and Game Night at Marq and Melissa’s house.

Saturday, I took Kylara to Waynesville where we took in some sights - including the Mast General Store. They have a HUGE selection of candy, including a sugar-free selection of goodies for diabetics like me. I got some sugar free buttons, chocolate-covered raisins, gummy bears, and some other fun stuff. All included, we bought about 3 pounds of candy. I also got some huckleberry jelly and some vidalia onion ranch dressing. We ate lunch at a dive called Clyde’s. I had a barbecue sandwich (Western North Carolina style, non-vinegar-based) and some fries and ordered a side of hushpuppies. It was all so delicious, I’m pretty sure I’ll eat there again.

Sunday was a lazy, restful day. I hung around the house after I woke up, and Kylara came over and watched TV with me. I made plans with Aron for dinner and hanging out, so he came over and I made Manwiches. We watched The Faculty on television (which has some hilarious editing for TV censorship) and then put in my DVD of The Island. My roommates also returned from their various trips home for Spring Break, so it became a full house again.

Now it’s Monday and I’m back at work. Life is pretty good. Check out “All Black” by Good Charlotte. I like that song.

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Sparring for Fun and Stress Relief

February 15th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Business, Clothing, Entertainment, Err., Health, Lifestyle, accessories

When you’re frustrated, as I imagine many people are at the end of a long work week - you’re probably looking for some way to work out some stress and then unwind so you can enjoy your weekend. While some people like to do this by hitting the night life, getting drunk, or doing recreational drugs - others still prefer physical activities.

While it might not be healthy to just punch your friends to work out that stress, it’s actually OK if they’re adequately prepared and wearing protective gear. Karate is a martial art form that is both powerful for self-defense and adequate for exercise and stress-control.

AWMA is a major retailer of Martial Arts Supplies for karate lovers everywhere. They operate online at AWMA.com where they sell heavy bags, sparring gear and accessories at a reasonable price. This is also a store where you could pick up your karate uniforms and protective padding. Check them out and see if they have what you need to work out your work week stress with karate.

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