I thought this was worth a chuckle. I understand the title is innaccurate: Marines prefer not to be called “soldiers.”

One of my co-workers was talking about packing lunch for her kids and how Nutella, having walnuts, was a banned substance. I’ll admit my first reaction whenever I hear of school policy, no matter how justified, is to dismiss it at more lazy-ass squirming to avoid having any accountability. Ever since the two or three teachers’ strikes in a row when I was in high school, I’ve put about as much faith in the education system as I would in Geddy Lee’s professional boxing career. Of course I’m aware fatal peanut allergies abound, and even the fumes of the blasted things can kill some people; It just rides me to think of school employees putting kids up against the wall for having a good ol’ PB&J sammich. It has to be done.

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So here’s why I started playing World of Warcraft again:

Now I can focus on other aspects of the game that actually have a practical use as opposed to looking kinda neat.

Ever heard of this little guy? This commercial, and the other little tidbits on Honda’s ASIMO I’ve been sifting through these last few days has been pretty wild. I gotta admit this commercial drew a rather strong emotional reaction from me:

The stairs and the plane really got me. I just couldn’t stay cynical after seeing how far we’ve come.