Daily Archives: October 4, 2012

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Coming Attractions: Things Go Boom! In A Good Day to Die Hard

Whelp, there’s really no point in Bruce Willis’ John McClane actually saying much in the first teaser trailer for the fifth offering in the Die Hard franchise. Nope. Really? You don’t know what John McClane says and how he says it? Who are you? Some kid born in 1992? If you don’t know, it’s usually some grouchy, grizzled version of “I’ll kick your ass, because ass kicking is what I do, kid.” Imagine Bruce Willis said that. See? This is what we’re saying. Continue reading

The Treadwall is for People Who Think Climbing Regular Walls is Easy

…and we’d like to tell them that they’re insane. Ok. Seriously, sure, fine, we get it. Let’s do exercise! It’s good for the body and the soul. It’s all about mind over matter, friends. “You can do it!” says Chuck Norris probably. Ok. We really hate Chuck Norris. Anyway, here’s this thing that will probably make your heart exit your body and ask you if you’ve lost your goddamn mind. Continue reading

Super Squats Challenge


This week, my Super Squats Challenge to myself was to conquer the jewel of Phoenix, Camelback Mountain. There are two hiking trails – one for the tourists called Cholla, and one for the triumphant called Echo Canyon. I figured that if I were going to do it, be triumphant about it. In truth, the Cholla hike requires more climbing near the summit that my fear of heights prevents me from even considering. Continue reading

NFL 2012 – Week 4 Run-Down

TrophyDue to circumstances completely beyond my control, this column is a tad late this week. My wife really hammered me on picks. Anyway Week 4, yay! The real referees are back. Wait, is the honeymoon over already? Did the NFL sneak a replacement crew into the Green Bay game? Why are the Cardinals 4-0?

The Great Brain Robbery Pt. II – It was a pleasant experience to see the regular officials back on the job. For the most part games ran more smoothly. Continue reading