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Wise Words

corleyroberts — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:51:14 +0000

Stumbled across this website. Simple but cute. http://rulesformyunbornson.tumblr.com

A few of my favorite wise words:
#390: “Eat lunch with the new kid.”
#400: “In pickup hoops, let someone else call the fouls.”
#406: “If you can touch it, you can catch it.”
#414: “Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.”

Quote of the Day

corleyroberts — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:55:34 +0000

“Some people do not have to search, for they find their niche early in life and rest there seemingly contented and resigned. At times, I envy them but usually I do not understand them… And seldom do they understand me. I am one of those searchers. There are, I believe, millions of us. We are not unhappy, but neither are we completely content. We continue to explore ourselves, hoping to understand. We like to walk along the beach; we are drawn to the ocean, taken by its power and unceasing motion, its mystery and unspeakable beauty. We like forests, mountains, deserts, hidden rivers, and lovely cities as well. Our sadness is as much a part of our lives as our laughter. We are ambitious only for life itself and for anything beautiful it can provide. Most of all, we want to love and be loved, to live in a relationship that will not impede our wanderings and prevent our search. We do not want to prove ourselves to others or compete for love. This passage is for wanderers, dreamers, and lovers who dare to ask of life everything which is good and beautiful.”

-Author Unknown*

*Whoever wrote this is amazing. The legend is that some man was on a hike and discovered this message carved in the door of an abandoned shack. He had no paper or pencil so he had to memorize the whole thing. When he made it back home he told others of this message and people went to find the carved door but no one else ever could. No one knows who wrote it.

The Magic Bullet

corleyroberts — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:51:12 +0000

Quick fix weight loss is a huge industry. A clunky revolutionary shoe that helps you burn calories and tone your legs without actually exercising. A 5-minute toning workout that you can do while sleeping and wake up with a six-pack. A pill you take to lose 10 pounds after consuming 5,000 calories in one sitting. Interested? Fine, I exaggerated the last two examples but hopefully, they help to make my point.

We’re all looking for that “magic bullet” but whatever happened to good ol’ fashion diet and exercise? That’s why I appreciate this ad from Nike.

The Last Exorcism on Chatroulette

corleyroberts — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:35:09 +0000

I’ve seen quite a few brands try to promote themselves on Chatroulette but none have encountered a great deal of success. However, this promotion for The Last Exorcism movie is genius and the reactions are hilarious.

I’d rather be…

corleyroberts — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:56:36 +0000

It’s unbearably hot outside – 106 sweltering degrees to be specific. I’d rather be:

Here…

Drinking this…

And wearing this… (Who’s that in the picture, you ask? Err, that’s me. Don’t ask questions!)

It paints a cooler picture, don’t you think?

SHARK WEEK

corleyroberts — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:37:34 +0000

It’s all a hoax. Sharks are the “big teddy bears” of the ocean and they just want to be friends. Don’t you just want to cuddle up with this guy?

How Will You Measure Your Life?

corleyroberts — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:01:37 +0000

“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there” – Lewis Carroll

I read an article today - How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton M. Christensen. I’ve always been a huge proponent of truly knowing yourself and defining your goals in life (as cheesy as it may be) so thought the article was worth sharing.

Satisfy Your Vuvuzela Cravings

corleyroberts — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:23:43 +0000

With the World Cup officially over (Viva España!), do you find yourself missing the sweet sounds of the vuvuzela? Well, I found 5 ways to keep you in the soccer-loving spirit until Brazil 2014.

1) Purchase vuvuzelas in bulk.

2) Play the Vuvuzela Game.

3) Create a workout soundtrack with the vuvuzela sound clip.

4) Replace your Guitar Hero addiction with Vuvuzela Hero.

5) Play the “Vuvuzela Concerto in B Flat” on your other musical instruments.

Logo Evolution

corleyroberts — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:54:27 +0000

Here’s an image of how a few company logos have evolved over the years – including Apple, BMW, and Nike. I’m intrigued by Apple’s logo from 1976.

Best Job in the World: Part III

corleyroberts — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:46:08 +0000

Two words: Beer. Taster.

Imagine spending your days in a cool brewery tasting the different kinds of beer. Maybe add in a sandwich and comfortable couch. It’s a pretty simple but sweet image – count me in.

What does it take to be a beer taster? Based upon advertising, men like beer better than women do and often, more than they like women. Though men account for 72.8% of beer sales, women are better beer tasters because they can better detect undesirable chemicals such as 3-methyl-2-butene-1-thoil that make beer taste “skunky”. In addition, women have a better sense of smell, which is crucial when judging the taste of beer.

Whatever the science may be, how cool is that job? Find out how to be a professional beer taster.