Category Archives: Rant

Rant time!

The Truth about what motivates us

Posted on 06/17/2010 by Battle Mage

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

Posted on 06/03/2010 by Battle Mage

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

Posted on 05/29/2010 by Battle Mage

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

Posted on 05/25/2010 by Battle Mage

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

Posted on 05/25/2010 by Battle Mage

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

Posted on 05/25/2010 by Battle Mage

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?

Posted on 05/11/2010 by Battle Mage

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

Posted on 04/15/2010 by Battle Mage

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.

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Slow posts ahead

Posted on 04/09/2010 by Battle Mage

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

Posted on 04/04/2010 by Battle Mage

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

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Newark, NJ sets a personal best record

Posted on 04/01/2010 by Battle Mage

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)

Posted on 04/01/2010 by Battle Mage

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?

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Pot Shrinks Tumors – US Government knew

Posted on 02/16/2010 by Battle Mage

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

Posted on 01/29/2010 by Battle Mage

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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Balancing the states

Posted on 01/26/2010 by Battle Mage

This isn’t so much a Trashed Idea as it is a homage to my father. Since I can remember, my dad has constantly complained about the over-representation that the smaller states get in our legislative branch and how many larger … Continue reading →

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Role Models – Foamy the Squirrel

Posted on 12/09/2009 by Battle Mage

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a good Foamy rant, but this one has definitely put me in the Holiday spirit. I think I like Christmas a little more after seeing this rant.

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Just about finished…

Posted on 11/30/2009 by Battle Mage

So I’ve been making minor changes to the site all month and I think I am just about finished. I’ve added a Classics section on the left that has select videos and links that I really enjoy. If you look … Continue reading →

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Out of town

Posted on 11/06/2009 by Battle Mage

I’m going to be out of town this weekend. Which means I won’t be posting any internet memes or videos during that time, or I should say it is far less likely. But starting next week, a new section will … Continue reading →

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Surprise starting next week…

Posted on 11/03/2009 by Battle Mage

I realized I am actually in tune with another fun crowd. I decided that I will put this interaction to good use. Starting next week, expect a new weekly update. But of what? You will have to wait and see.

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Whoooa!

Posted on 11/03/2009 by Battle Mage

So through some sort of luck I have managed to resuscitate the site from near-death! Allow me to explain what happened. I originally had the site name trashed-ideas.com. Well I forgot to renew the domain name and it ended up … Continue reading →

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