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Nothing like a random web quiz to boost your self-esteem!

Your result for The Commonly Confused Words Test...

English Genius

You scored 100% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 100% Advanced,  and 87% Expert!

You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!

Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!


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Hey Monie!

I so miss this show.  I'm launching a one-woman campaign to bring it back!

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Though it is a humorous book, Death by PowerPoint actually offers some pretty sound advice. Some of my faves:

"Even in the face of emotional tirades, panic attacks, and utter rage, a wise and serene employee will retain his or her own sense of calm, recognizing that another person's meltdown is merely something to be scientifically observed, not something in which to participate."

"...there are tormented souls who thrive on drama, and it is your duty to protect yourself from such chaotic drivel. Do not participate. Always remember:

- The world will not end if this doesn't go as planned.
- Calm resolve is the antidote to hysteria.
- My most extreme emotions are reserved for my LIFE, not my job..."

"Unless you're performing brain surgery of launching the space shuttle, chances are your work does not have life or death consequences...

- Resist being pulled into the drama that surrounds you.
- Remind yourself that no one's life is at stake.
- Look out the window to remind yourself that there is life outside of your office..."

There are plenty more tidbits of wisdom in this little book. Pick it up if you need a laugh (or some solid advice on how to deal in a difficult or less than ideal workplace.) Or you could just remind yourself that at least you have a job in this economy. *shrug*  Whatever works

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Randomness: Text from last night

Me:  Nicki Minaj raps like she has Tourettes.

Him:  Yeah; But have you seen her in tights?

Me:  Shut up

Have a good one ya'll.

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A Crying Shame

P.J. Hahn, director of Coastal Zone Management for Plaquemines Parish is my hero. In response to the blatant lie by BP's CEO that the impact of the oil spill would be "minimal," Mr. Hahn said,

"You tell that son-of-a-bitch to get on a plane and come down here and take a look at what we've got in our backyard."  (In the broadcast I saw, this was not censored). 

I yelled "Tell 'em why you're mad P.J.!" at the television and pumped my fist in the air. Finally, someone who refused to hold their tongue about this devastating crisis.

The oil spill is a damn mess and I am beyond sad about it.  It's all I can do to keep from crying these days.  At least P.J. Hahn called BP on their bulls*** long before anyone else did so publicly. Now, we need a solution that actually WORKS before we have nothing left.

(photo via yahoo)

(This aired in mid-May, but it took me a while to find the video online; start at the 1:32 mark)

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