Everyone knows that not only does the U.S.A have an easy name to chant at the Olympics, we have the best superheroes in the known universe. Our superheroes can fly, have super strength, heat vision and all kinds of other such powers. Or sometimes they're just freaks with tons of cash and nifty gadgets. Our superheroes are so cool in fact that they inspire filmmakers in foreign lands to make documentaries about them . The most popular subject is of course one of the most recognizable of all the caped wondermen. Superman!

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Sometimes repetition is a good thing. Say when you're studying for a test or learn a new skill. It can help develop good habits. It can also drive you insane. I'm not sure if these fall into the good or bad category of repetition. Truly, only you can be the judge.

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As some of you who were raised in the shadow of the papacy know, this is the first week of Lent. My understanding is that this is when Jesus said that it's ok to eat fish, because they don't have any feelings. He then went on to play a big practical joke on his friends by dying and coming back to life. Guilt mongers that they are, Catholics have a long standing tradition of giving up something for Lent. When you're a kid, it's something you love, like candy or transformers. Well, I'm going to give up not posting Friday videos......not sure that's a sacrifice, but whatever, bring me some fish, on with the videos. Read more...

I'm putting all my faith in the groundhog this year.  That little bugger has predicted more winter(not a tough call) and for once,  I almost hope he's right.  You see, this year I got a good deal on snowshoes, but the necessary conditions, the confluence of a decent amount of quality snow and a day off, have not occured for me.

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Sometimes life just hands you a moldy ham sandwich and you have no choice but to take a bite. That's what most of this week was like. But it's Friday, I've got mass effect 2 waiting for me, and a clear horizon for the weekend. And so, I need to bring myself cheer.

 These guys always seem to do that. 

crap, it's train time....see you next week!

have a drink for the dearly departed Joey, Dee Dee and Johnny

Remember that piece of pork belly I put in salt a few weeks back?  Last week I turned it into a magical thing....BACON! That's right, salty, peppery, slightly smokey bacon.  And boy howdy was it good.

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I know everything I need to know about birds.

1. They have wings
2. They say tweet
3. They can fly, well most of em.
4. They FREAKING LOVE HEAVY METAL!

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When asked by my friend Smalerie (visit smalerie.com today!) if I wanted to split some pork belly,  I hastily agreed.  I finally got around to making bacon of my own this weekend,  or well starting the week long process.  So I defrosted the pork, pulled out the curing salt, and away I went.  I must admit that up to this point, it's moron simple  And really, it's a timeless method of food preservation, so that's no surprise. Read more...