A grand jury handed down a verdict in the Michael Brown case (the shooting that lead to all those riots in Missouri earlier this year).

Darren Wilson was not indicted, on the grounds of no probable cause.

Whether this was the right or wrong decision, I can't say, save to note that our justice system is predicated on the idea of innocence until proven guilty. I can say that I'm glad I'm several miles away.

Whatever happened to it? I don't watch too much aside from MLP anymore, but I used to love the Discovery Channel, the History Channel (personal favorite), TLC. Heck, A&E was fun, one of the only places you could see opera without paying through the nose. But, on a whim I check out some of the current program lineups, and all I see is shitty reality TV, conspiracy theories and pseudo-science (Ice Truckers? Ancient Aliens? Haunted History? Really, we're actually doing this now?). There

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Specifically Paradox Interactive. Until midnight tomorrow, all of their games are up to 85% off on Steam. As a huge fan of their work, I thought I should share this info. If you like history and strategy, you should check it out.

Some highlights, at least in my opinion:

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Not the toothpaste. As one look at my avatar should tell you, I like crests, coat of arms and heraldry in general. So, quick quiz, here's the ponyfied COA for a former kingdom. Name the kingdom (bonus points for naming the modern state that also uses it)

So, I was just sitting here when a thought struck me. We all know Applejack, Element of Honesty, wears a hat. Right, well, and think about it for a minute, she's blonde, has green eyes, family is super important, and has had a few plots about gainig money, is related to some rather well off ponies (and given the size of her farm, doesn't seem to be too bad off herself, desire to acquire more bits not withstanding). There is only one logical conclusion: Applejack is a Lannister

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Unfortunately true. Due to corporate restructuring my position was eliminated today. Which does, of course, rather suck. Still, I cannot help but reflect that I still have my health, physical and mental, I am in no danger of losing my home, this was not some long held and cherished position, nor was it what I wanted to do as a career, and that in comparison to many people, I don't really have anything to complain about. Indeed, while I will now be forced to look for a new job, this could be

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So, little bit of background. When I was younger, I had horrible snoring and sleeping issues. So when I was about 7, I had my Adenoids removed. Not uncommon, but, and here's the thing, the doctor I went to at the time was of the "don't remove it unless you have to" school of thought, so despite already being under and this being the perfect time, my Tonsils were not removed.

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So, let's talk music. Everybody loves music, of some sort or another, right? So, what sort of music do you enjoy?

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Right, first off, sorry about the empty blog. Hit enter a bit early.

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I've been conscripted as a councilor for a church camp. For a church I don't even belong to. My friends are evil. Hopefully, if I survive, I shall be back tomorrow. Wish me luck, or pray for me, as your own beliefs dictate.