It makes me so happy knowing that i didn't spend the bulk of three years anticipating a movie that is going to suck.  Even before his death, there was plenty of buzz about what Ledger was doing with his Joker.  Select members of the press have already been able to attend special screenings of The Dark Knight, and gradually the reviews are pouring in that this may actually be a comic book movie that the Academy will take seriously.

And the Oscar goes to....


I'm off to the deep dark jungles of Panama tomorrow to study the physical structure of the tropical rainforest in the name of 'Almighty Science'!  This means I will miss out on the July 4th festivities in I-town, but America needs me in the fight for knowledge.  Have a Bud in my name as I tromp through the steamy tropical forest in search of answers.
jungle_jim.jpgIf all goes well, this data will be used to quantitatively define the most productive, diverse forests on the planet using airborne and spaceborne lasers. GLOBAL WARMING, CORPORATIONS......
Competition will be joining me after a week in order to put the 'I' in IFS.  If I'm not attacked by any jungle creatures, I'll post pictures of my adventures, wish me luck.
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ifs-eating2.jpg I got the call today, we unfortunately did not win the grand prize, but our story was a runner-up in the contest. What this means is that we get a $100 gift card to IHOP, our story will be featured on the IHOP website, and I may be interviewed by local media outlets that want to cover the story. Not bad.

obey-obama-progress.jpg Sorry this post will be a bit convoluted, but I have a few things to bring up. Here are the things I would like to discuss:
  1. I tried to deliver password protected posts yesterday, but they aren't going to work in our current system. There are two options moving forward to achieve this goal:
    • keep us on MovableType but move over to dynamic content (php). This would have the least effect on everyone, but as I have found from using MT, it is not as widely supported as Wordpress, so there are less cool plugins.
    • move us onto Wordpress. This would be a new system, but it is really similar to MT so everyone should be able to figure it out. I know we just moved so I am weighing that in my decision. The last move took several days time so I will not be making this move for a while.

  2. The I.F.S. Game is moving along nicely. I have added a link to the top of the left column for easy access in the future. Everything is set for another level, but it would be nice to get the scoreboard completed as well. Which would you rather see first?

  3. The I.F.S. Constitution - Our beloved Minister of Philanthropy has drafted a more formal constitution that needs to be melded with our napkins so that we have super sacred documents. Philanthropy has some great ideas for formalizing some elements of our society in an effort to preserve it's original intent, while providing groups of ministers the freedom to conduct meetings and business.

  4. The Next I.F.S. Meeting - We have a real need for some business to be taken care of, and the next meeting is a great opportunity for this to happen. I don't want to sink ships, but from what I have heard Chicago is not going to happen, as there are many unknowns in people's lives right now. The latest I heard from Team Germany was that they will not be able to make it. I personally am sitting on my rebate money, but could really use it to cover the past month's credit bills as I apparently got a little crazey.

  5. It Doesn't Happen At IHOP - I got the call and our story was a runner-up.

Any other business to discuss?
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Sorry Deutschlanders, as much as I want germany to win while you are there so you can witness the fun and excitement (partying) that goes along with winning a soccer championship, I'll be rooting for Espana...the motherland.

Spain.gifDon't take it personally though, I did live in Spain for 2 years.  So that basically makes me two twenty-fifths Spanish.

DavidVilla.jpgAlso, don't be fooled by the fact that David Villa looks somewhat like nova.  I know he's not going to care when he's blasting by the slow, calculating German defenders to score a goal.



Love you,

Competition




The Deutschland fussball team advanced to the 2008 European Cup final last night, when they took out the Turks 3-2.  Even more surprising though was that the country was able to avoid a much anticipated all out racial war (think white folk and latino tension in Ca).  After the win, us and fellow Deutschers celebrated by chanting bus, bus, bus while attempting to flip one over. The  final game will be played this Sunday v. Drunk Ruskies or Lispy Spainards.  I recon a few of you fussballers will take the time to cheer on zie DEUTSCHERS.

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For Nova,

The final game of the College World Series is on tonight and in case you haven't heard its the Dogs vs. the Dogs.  Fresno State of course being the Cinderella story.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3460305&name=ncaa_baseball

You must be torn.  Which side are you on?

I thought you flapjacks might like an update on the travels.  We are off to Croatia next week, for some fun and sun at the Garden Festival.  So get ready to dilate like the 1920's Mickey Mouse and lets MAKE PARTY!!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rlL1kKmPGDI&feature=related

 Costumes:

Nova has decided on Little Bo Peep.  Basically a Blue bonnet, adult daiper and a walking stick.

Curtis went with cupid.  Accessories include a wand and pink tutu.

 I was lucky enough to finagle a full-sized big bird costume, neck extension included. 

Here's a link to a great blog about a 1994 rap album featuring tracks from then NBA greats.  According to the blog it is available on amazon.com for $4.00  I came across in the wake of this Kobe-dissing "freestyle" from the big fella.  Here's an excerpt from the blog:

"Needless to say, this seemed like a good way to spend four dollars.

I was wrong, though. Buying this record was an outstanding way to spend four dollars. In the Pantheon of Hilariously Bad Athlete Rap, it's the missing link between "The Super Bowl Shuffle" and Kobe Bryant's abysmal "Thug Poet." Is there anything musically redeeming about it? Not at all. Is it worth listening to if you're an NBA fan? Absolutely."


Check it out here if you have time.