http://noprerequisite.com v 5.0 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:17:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I really dislike running in the afternoon/evening/at night. It doesn't fit with my body's daily cycle. мебелиpai gow poker paginas internetjuegos para poker pcкомпютри втора употребаbonus de poker onlinetop poker promocionescartas de poker gratisgambling pokerpai gow poker portaljuego de poquerpoker de 5 cartascard gamblingpoquer en lineastreap poker onlinesalas de pokerpoker ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/03/13/seven-facts-about-jason/ I'm leaving Bonn/Koblenz for Hamburg tomorrow morning, and I'm happy for the change. Two months in less than ideal living quarters hasn't been so bad--I've really enjoyed uninterrupted miles of trail along the Rhine for runs--but I'll be glad to do something else for a week, and even happier to ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/03/01/change/ I should not have had to go buy milk this morning. You see, German milk comes in two varities: fresh and nonperishable. The latter lasts for months if it's not opened. And before I went to Freiburg, I put an unopened carton of nonperishable milk in the refrigerator. Knowing this, I ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/02/26/milk/ Sadly, my bags are packed not to head home, i.e. Berlin, or even home-home, i.e. Iowa, but to go to Freiburg to visit the military archives. And when I leave there, I will be going "home" to a home that isn't even my home away from home, i.e. I'll be ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/02/15/packed/ I realize human beings are good at finding patterns even when they aren't there, but there's something strange going on around here (Bonn), and it's this: puppies in pairs, or more. Sunday was a "more" day, and I saw a pack (a pack!) of golden retrievers, all with different owners. ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/02/12/puppy-patterns/ A parade on Thursday last week, followed by one on Monday this week, can only mean one thing: Carnival! That last link will give you the Wikipedia version of what Carnival is all about (the first two will take you to my photos of the festivities), but here's my run down: ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/02/06/carnival/ You can't make this stuff up: Dingle Foot, lawyer and socialist member of the House of Commons in London... Emphasis mine. 'Cause how can you not emphasize the name "Dingle Foot"? http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/02/01/from-the-archives/ I didn't intend on this becoming a running blog, but since it's one of the few things I do other than work and surf the net, I guess it only makes sense that I'd write about it. And if I'm going to write about it, I might as well make ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/01/27/swans-on-a-ferry/ I have two categories of underwear: underwear I will go running in and underwear I won't go running in. The latter is made up of the pairs I bought here. Something about the material and the cut just doesn't work for me. I have three categories of runs: short, medium, and ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/01/20/categorization/ I just wanted to wish my dad a happy birthday! I would call him, but given the time zone thing and his insistence on going to work on his birthday, it just won't work. I hope it's a good one (despite going to work)! http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/01/14/happy-birthday-dad/ "I have had a peanut butter problem since as far back as my memory can go"Might have to try this stuff if I can find it when I get home http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/01/13/i-have-had-a-peanut-butter-problem-since-as-far-back-as-my-memory-can-go/ Normally I don't set goals when I go running. Well, that's half true. I plan how far I'm going to run, and how fast I'd like to run, but that's different. That process is more vague. Today, however, I set a goal for my run: half a marathon (13.1 miles) in ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/01/12/half-marathon/ So, it's not quite been a week here in Bonn, but I've had plenty of time to gather some impressions of the city. Though I don't feel quite as displaced as I did when I first arrived, Bonn is significantly different from Berlin, or even Magdeburg. It's hard to explain, ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/01/06/life-in-bonn/ Ah, New Year's Eve with a million of our closest... well, I dunno if I'd say they were friends, but we were certainly close, packed in as we were to watch the fireworks the other night. A late start New Year's Day brought with it a surprise, as well: snow! The ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2008/01/02/new-year-new-look-new-city/ Deb and I went to the Berlin Zoo today. Got some great shots of lions, tigers, and... well, you get the picture. Had fun despite the lack of sunshine (it was sunny when I went running, darn it!) and the few rain drops that fell. Unfortunately, this photo of a polar ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/12/29/the-berlin-zoo/ So today is my birthday. Made use of all my birthday presents (thanks mom and dad for the running gear, and thanks Aaron for the reading material.) Came up with a great plan for the day: watch the first Elizabeth movie over lunch (pasta) at home, then later go to ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/12/27/geburtstag/ The 100 Greatest Novels of All TimeStuff to read once I'm done with the novels I'm currently reading. http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/12/22/the-100-greatest-novels-of-all-time/ So about a week and a half ago I lost my wallet. Called to cancel my bank card, started to figure out how I'd replace my public transportation ticket, my library card, etc. First thing I did, of course, was call Deb to tell her about it. And then the ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/12/19/debbies-here/ MacUpdate PromoThere are a couple of things in this bundle I'd like, in case anybody is looking for something to get me for Christmas. http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/12/13/macupdate-promo/ Poker Playing DogNo, Deb, we can't steal the dog. http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/12/01/poker-playing-dog/ How exciting, Jason cooking dinner! Yum! Note: I eat this exact meal probably 5 times a week. Which sounds like a lot until you realize I eat PB&J almost every day, either for lunch or toasted for breakfast/a bedtime snack. http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/12/01/cooking-dinner/ German robotics group crafts LEGO factory to build... LEGO cars http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/11/23/german-robotics-group-crafts-lego-factory-to-build-lego-cars/ So this week I'm in Magdeburg. Well, I'm spending my nights in Magdeburg at Niko's, and spending my days in Braunschweig at the Georg Eckert Institute for Textbook Research working in their library. And since today is Thanksgiving in the US, when I got back from Braunschweig Niko and I ... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/11/22/happy-thanksgiving/ Vonage loses appeal, now owes Verizon $117.5 millionUh oh. There goes our phone service... http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/11/17/vonage-loses-appeal-now-owes-verizon-1175-million/ Money and Landmarks http://noprerequisite.com/archives/2007/11/17/money-and-landmarks/