WORD OF THE DAY! 6/21/13!

herbivore [herb-ih-vor]

noun

1. An animal that feeds primarily on planets.

EX. Herbivores are fully capable of killing you.

WORD OF THE DAY! 6/12/13!

construction paper [kun-struhk-shun-pehy-per]
noun
1. A paper made with heavy groundwood, in a variety of colors and sizes, for making posters, cut-outs, and other craft projects.

EX. I love construction paper. I make all my custom cards with construction paper. There is something nostalgic about the material. We all used it in school, when we were kids, because it was colorful, could stand up to more rough handling, and was less likely to give you a paper cut (I totally just imagined that third reason, but my paranoid nature deems it to make sense). Who else loves the feel oh having a box of markers, a pair of scissors, and nothing but your imagination to guide you on a journey through a construction paper universe?

WORD OF THE DAY! 9/3/12.

terror birds [ter-er-burds]
noun
1. Also known by the official classification, Phorusrhacidae (meaning "wrinkle-bearers" due to grooves on the skull), these creatures were large carnivorous flightless birds that were dominant predators in South America 62-2 million years ago.

EX. Terror birds are basically the new Velociraptors-- or they would be if they had a good enough publicist like the raptors had in the form of the Jurassic Park films. Unfortunately, the only memorable appearance of this beast was in the megalithic schlock, 10,000 BC.

Then again, dinosaurs have been losing a lot of street cred thanks to scientific discoveries, ex. dinosaurs probably were covered in feathers and, indeed, T-Rex probably looked like a giant fluffy chicken.

Fun stuff.

BONUS VIDEO

WEEKLY ROUND-UP! 4/30-5/6 2012.

WEEKLY ROUND-UP PRESENTS:

ESCAPE FROM THE SPACE DUMPSTER WEEK!

7. WORD OF THE DAY! 5/7/12. Parachute pants.

Anybody else remember the horrible blandness of the 90's? Or am I the only that feels like we've entered a less-fake HD golden age where everything is depressingly in focus.

6. WORD OF THE DAY! 5/3/12. Dinosaur terminology...

"Open the door, get on the floor
Everybody walk the dinosaur"

P.S. I loved the Avengers. Go see it. Now.

5.WORD OF THE DAY! 5/2/12. Memefication.

I think we're all agreed that Neil DeGrasse Tyson is the coolest scientist alive? Anybody got a scientist they'd like pose as a contender?

4. MUSICAL MONDAY! HARRY101UK's PORTAL 2 SONGS!

Portal 2 really was an amazing game. I think my favorite moment was the part where Wheatley tries to convince you to jump to your death.

3. TABLETOP TALES DECK DEBATE! #1

I am still waiting for some comments and criticism about how to go forward in building this deck. I've gotten a lot of hits on the post but no comments. If anybody out there wants to take a whack at offering some advice, please do.

2. WORD OF THE DAY! 5/6/12. Gizmo.

I really enjoy dipping into nostalgia to give you guys a look at super heroes. The more obscure and awesome the better. I'd argue Gizmoduck is pretty obscure, pretty awesome, and pretty much is a perfect example of how creative the teams behind the Ducktales and Darkwing Duck franchise were. I'd love to see a reboot of those franchises or just be able to watch them again.

1. TABLETOP TALES: MY FIRST PRE-RELEASE!

I had a blast at my first pre-release. Avacyn Restored is just the kind of set I like and definitely caps off the Innistrad block. A pre-release is a fantastic way for new players to get a piece of the action that is Magic: The Gathering and a great way to meet other players. I would definitely recommend the experience.

WORD OF THE DAY! 5/3/12.

orinthopod [sawr-oh-pawd]
noun
1. Any member of the order of herbivorous bipedal dinosaurs characterized by bird-like characteristics in the skeleton, sophisticated teeth structures and bills, and crests used for communication and/or attracting mates.

ceratopsid [serah-tawp-sihd]
noun
1. A member of the Ceratopsidae species group of quadrupedal dinosaurs, mainly found in Western North America, characterized as quadrupedal herbivores with beaks, rows of sheering teeth, and elaborate horns and/or frills.The horns were likely used for self-defense and/or attractive mates.

ankylosaur [engk-loh-sawr]
noun
1. Any member of the suborder of quadrupedal dinosaurs called Ankylosauria, characterized by small heads, short powerful limbs, bulky bodies with armor-like plating, and protective horns/spines along their body.

theropod [thehr-oh-pawd]
noun

1. Any member of the suborder Theropoda, comprising carnivorous dinosaurs that had short forelimbs and walked or ran on their hind legs. Their name, fittingly, means "bird-footed" and this group of dinosaurs are most likely the ancestors to all modern birds.

WALK THE DINOSAUR!!!