http://landonhowell.com A conservative Southerner in Seattle.™ Fri, 01 Sep 2028 16:00:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en No matter your thoughts on pro life/pro choice, this is an eye-opening article (by the liberal Economist, no less). In China and northern India more than 120 boys are being born for every 100 girls. Nature dictates that slightly more males are born than females to offset boys’ greater susceptibility to ... http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/18/gendercide/ This video freaks Chelsea the eff out. http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/18/pickle-surprise-2/ My company started stocking 3 flavors of IZZE in March. Since the vending options are are free, I'm popping a couple of the puppies each day. Chelsea makes fun of me for drinking them as their bright colors, girly name and slim can scream "Drink me, ladies!" But I can't ... http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/18/i-cant-stop-drinking-this-my-wife-makes-fun-of-me-for-doing-so/ Aside from the excuse of a "game" against Prairie View A&M, this is going to be a fun season. Two ESPN games against an SEC and Big 12 opponent. And yes, your college football season begins with a Thursday night match up involving Southern Miss. Thur., Sept. 2 at South Carolina (ESPN) Sat., ... http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/17/usm-on-espn/ [Click for larger image.] Good Lord, I was on pins and needles Tuesday night waiting for Jasper to get another shout out on LOST. The episode was about Sawyer (whose character is from Jasper) and whole time Chelsea's telling me, "They're not going to mention Jasper. Better not get your hopes ... http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/17/is-that-the-daily-mountain-eagle/ Let's have an honest conversation. I'm a little weirded out by the multitudes of young professionals on Facebook and Twitter (read: a few years removed from college/grad school) who are updating statuses this week from their "Spring Break". Now, it's one thing to happen to tag along with family and ... http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/17/spring-break/ Bought it last night for XBOX 360 and already thoroughly addicted. http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/16/fifa-10/ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." - Mark Twain http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/16/quote-46/ The 10 most absurd published scientific papers Why Does a Salad Cost More Than a Big Mac? Apple’s Spat With Google Is Getting Personal http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/15/the-random-links-408/ Mad that I'm not at SXSW. Any of you who were able to make it, feel free to text me and rub it in. http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/15/sxsw/ Cafe Presse Stumptown 1/3 the way through Weeds, season 3. Some folks tell me they don't like this season, but I don't see it yet. I'm a 3-star Lieutenant I on MW2. I don't even know what that means, but it makes me proud. Zoka Lost 14-4 in indoor soccer. Blue C http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/14/the-random-links-407/ Referenced our workplace team outing last week. One additional bonus was the closing of business within a short time frame, which we did. My product line manager is former break dancer (seriously... awesome, huh?) therefore he agreed to break dance in the office if the goal was ... http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/13/dance-baby-dance/ Baseball season is nearly here: The Five Most Important Hits in Seattle Mariners History http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/12/ms/ Secured our tickets for Conan's stop in Seattle. I have no idea what to expect, but who cares... it's Conan. http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/12/were-with-coco/ We hit a team goal last night, so my boss took us to Seattle to celebrate with one of the most high-felutant dinners, ever: Raw Oysters, Escargot, Foie Gras, Tarte Flambé, Salmon Coulibiac, Mini Croissant au Jambon, Moules Marinière, Belgium Fries, Goat Cheese and Garlic Mousse, Fromagère, and Fermiére. Enjoy your ... http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/11/smacy-pants/ Received this little diddy last night: Please tell me you've been to Cowgirls Espresso in Seattle? I want a blog post with pics. You know who you are. No, we haven't. With a Stump down the road and Victrola around the corner, it's hard to justify going anywhere else. Cowgirls ... http://landonhowell.com/index.php/2010/03/11/email-of-the-week/ Mind-blowing secret: I publish these throughout the week on my twitter account as I stumble across them. 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