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About Blandy Buchanan

I like comics, video games, movies, "real books", music, and football.

Testing the New Twitter Feature….

Congrats, America, not only are you getting fatter than ever, you're also paying even more for it.— Blandy Buchanan (@BlandyGB) April 06, 2011

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Money for Nothing (Sadly, No Chicks for Free)

An email I received today: GEOFFREY PECOVER and ANDREW OWENS v. ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. U.S. District Court (N.D. Cal. – Oakland Div.) Case No. 08-cv-02820 CW If You Purchased Certain Electronic Arts Brand Football Video Games Between January 1, 2005 … Continue reading

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The Outliers: How Journalism is Overtaking Science and Research

*another paper for class* In The Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell presents the idea that there is no “self-made man” and that the biggest successes in the world did not rise from nothing. He presents cases such as … Continue reading

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Twitter Biggest Loser

The weight loss semi-competition started this week, and since I could only get Twitter friends to join in, the above was the best name for it we came up with. If anyone reading this has a better one, feel free … Continue reading

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Could you be the Biggest Loser?

Some of my friends and I are starting a Biggest Loser competition, kinda like the one on TV. Except not really, because this is without personal trainers and the only real prize is a healthier body and bragging rights. That’s … Continue reading

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Working out is hard…and then it’s “easy”.

As mentioned previously, I’ve started doing the P90X workout. With a few minor delays (like hyper-extending my leg at the end of week one), I’m approaching the end of week two. This shit is kicking my ass, sometimes literally in … Continue reading

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Ch-ch-changes!

As you might notice, there are a couple of new additions to the site there on the right. Yes, I now have banner ads. But I wouldn’t have them if they weren’t for things that I believe in and support. … Continue reading

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Now You, Too, Can Have Your Own In Home Death Ray

Wicked Lasers is releasing a hand-held laser device that can do irreparable damage to a person’s eyes. Yes, we’ve seen that sort of thing before. But this one can also burn skin, and looks like a lightsaber handle, which makes … Continue reading

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First Rule of Iraq Club: Don’t Talk About Iraq Club

This is more of a personal rule for me than one for everyone who’s been to Iraq. In fact, it seems like every time I’m on a plane with other guys in uniform, there’s always one sitting near me talking … Continue reading

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Back from leave….

Actually I got back about a week ago, but let’s not mince words. Some movies that were seen: Zombieland is one of the raddest things that will ever be rad. Being where I’m at actually helped going into this movie, … Continue reading

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