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Rant time!

It’s been quiet this weekend

Apologies for a quiet weekend. Was off visiting a friend in another state. Rest assured Trashed Ideas will continue come Monday. Thanks for everyone who has been making comments. It’s nice to get some feedback on the insanity. Who wants … Continue reading

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Had a tummy ache

Trashed Ideas had a tummy ache today, but it’s all fixed. I’m sure you all were very concerned and most definitely noticed since you check everyday. And I’m sure that’s the reason no one leaves comments. I’m sure. Who wants … Continue reading

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Changes

So you may have noticed the site has changed a little bit, as well as the site address. Comments weren’t working a while ago, so I’m sure that’s why none of you were leaving any. Now that it’s working again … Continue reading

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I'm alive!

Well, I did make it out to Texas. I have to wait until tomorrow to get my internet at home, but rest assured, dedicated readers, that as soon as I have some internets I will post until we are all … Continue reading

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All quiet on the Western front

So for those not involved in my personal life, I am moving from my homebase of Atlanta, GA to Dallas, TX tomorrow. I will likely be without internet over the next couple of days, which translates into slow Trashed Ideas. … Continue reading

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Maintenance

Site will be down for maintenance this weekend. Trying to fix a few bugs. Hope the site will be up Monday. If not you will see something at least. Who wants to know?

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The Truth about what motivates us

This is a very well animated lecture on what motivates us to work and the incentives that carry us through our days. It’s a little long but the animation that goes with it makes it fly. This feels like a … Continue reading

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Your WTF for the day -Eat Da Poo Poo

So this clip comes from a sensationalizing speech given by one of the key figures in the anti-gay movement going on in Uganda. You may have heard some reports on it, but Uganda has recently been trying to pass the … Continue reading

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Site changes

Hello. So you may have noticed some site changes. I am still going through some of the work and this is not the final product but I’m too lazy to beta test things so it’s going to be a work-in-progress. … Continue reading

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THG – Scientists supposedly create a living organism

I find the claim to be a bit hoax-y and I’m still holding out on it, but there is one excerpt that caught my eye. Article here. M mycoides was chosen as a simple microbe with which to develop and … Continue reading

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PSA about Freedom Works

You may or may not have heard of the shenanigans that D.C. Douglas pulled against FreedomWorks. D.C. Douglas is the voice of the Geico gecko, and in a drunken stupor, called and left them a voicemail asking “What percentage of … Continue reading

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Role Models – Alabama Teacher

So an Alabama teacher recently used shooting the president as an example in a Geometry class. Some students say he was agreeing with a fellow students example and running with it. I know it’s not the first time phrases like … Continue reading

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Is the Double Down the most unhealthy burger?

If you were to believe the following chart, then no. However, taken in context of the study conducted, it is the worst burger for a Per-Calorie ratio. Check out this link for a full rundown of the numbers and study. … Continue reading

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Well I wanted to post tonight

But the internet I’m using is slow as molasses. I get back in town tomorrow night. Expect a plethora of updates and copious amounts of laughter/tears this weekend. Hopefully. Who wants to know?

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Slow posts ahead

For those unfamiliar with myself or my personal affairs, I will be flying to Denver, CO next Sunday as a part of my work. I will be out there all week and I am unsure of what my internet access … Continue reading

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These things I hate

This guy needed to get some things off his chest and I agree with him. Who wants to know?

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Newark, NJ sets a personal best record

Now I don’t normally post this kind of news, but when I started to think about it I just couldn’t believe the statistic. More here. Go New Jersey! For the first time in more than 40 years, an entire calendar … Continue reading

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Role Model – Hank Johnson (GA-D)

Democrat Hank Johnson of Georgia’s Congress was recently recorded speaking on the terribly concerning issue that plagues the future of Guam. What if, and I’m spitballing here, but what if Guam capsizes due to over-building? WHAT IF? Who wants to … Continue reading

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Pot Shrinks Tumors – US Government knew

I think the whole article is worth giving a gander, but here are the key points. In 1974 researchers at the Medical College of Virginia, who had been funded by the National Institute of Health to find evidence that marijuana … Continue reading

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Your WTF for the day – Corporation runs for Congress

Due to a recent ruling on a Supreme Court case, the 5 year old company Murray Hill Inc decided to run for office. Following the recent Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission to allow unlimited corporate … Continue reading

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