Author Archive for Ryan Archive Page 2
Over the last few days we’ve been taking a look at some of the best NFL players ever, in an attempt to give you a passing familiarity with some big names that are likely to be thrown around at the water cooler or Super Bowl party.
Today’s Position: Wide Receiver. Everybody knows wide receivers, at least [...]
Over the next few days we’ll be taking a look at some of the best NFL players ever, in an attempt to give you a passing familiarity with some big names that are likely to be thrown around at the water cooler or Super Bowl party.
Today’s position: Defensive Back. NFL Defensive Backs (commonly referred to [...]
I have had almost the opposite experience of Alex, who yesterday panned America’s favorite sport with a post entitled “Why I Hate Football.” I was born into a family where nobody cared about sports, and I only made an effort to understand the basic concepts behind football so I could beat my friends at Tecmo [...]
NFL’s Best: Running Backs
6 Comments Published by Ryan January 30th, 2007 in Great Men, Sports. Share ThisOver the next few days we’ll be taking a look at some of the best NFL players ever, in an attempt to give you a passing familiarity with some big names that are likely to be thrown around at the water cooler or Super Bowl party.
Today’s position: Running Back. You know, the guy who starts [...]
Fixing Aerophobia with Microsoft Flight Simulator
5 Comments Published by Ryan January 24th, 2007 in DIY, Destinations, Games. Share ThisI’m a bad flyer, or at least I used to be. I don’t know when this happened; my first few times in the air were enjoyable experiences. I used to like it! Then, after a long period of years in which I didn’t fly, I unwittingly developed a fear of flight that can only be [...]
Until recently, Muslim women who lived in Western cultures but enjoyed the repressive, sexist modesty traditions of the Middle East had little choice but to wear burkas if they wished to enjoy a day at the beach with their infidel neighbors. Thanks Allah, an Australian designer has developed what she is calling the “burkini”: a full body swimsuit that covers everything but the hands, feet, and face. The designer claims it will help Muslim women integrate into Western society, but one has to wonder whether it won’t just make them stand out even more. [KNBC]
Here are a six mostly-obvious fashion tips for men, including an admonishment to not wear suspenders. [About]
“Designed with the nouveau riche lottery winner in mind, this watch will look stunning in the most exclusive of gated trailer parks, and will set its wearer apart whether at the opening of the latest exhibit of Elvis paintings or at wine tastings down at the cheese case of the local Piggly Wiggly.” [Amazon]
Smoking Cessation: Tips From a Quitter
20 Comments Published by Ryan November 6th, 2006 in Smoking. Share ThisQuitting smoking is capital-h Hard, at least for several weeks and sometimes months after you initially throw out the cancer sticks. The intensity of the unpleasantness varies from person to person, and even from quit attempt to quit attempt, but in general it is never easy. As of today I haven’t smoked or had any [...]
Beer Friday: Best Beer Brats Recipe
9 Comments Published by Ryan October 20th, 2006 in Beer, Food, Meat. Share ThisAh, bratwurst. Many foods can be used as shining examples of Man Food, but precious few are actually best when cooked in beer and served with a beer reduction sauce as a condiment. Throw in some beer-battered onion rings as a side dish and crack open a bottle of your favorite local brew, and some [...]
Recent Comments