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Hey Guys and gals, recently you’ve probably noticed that the blog has been at a standstill. Reason why is because of my new position with Nerdiest-Kids.com, now this is no excuse to stop posting here, cause I love the freedom of saying  whats on my mind without the restrictions of keeping up an image. Not to knock NK, cause the site is awesome, and I love the opportunity of getting my opinion out there, but one “wrong” thing said and the general site gets scrutinized for it. That’s a story for a different time though, news and opinion blogs will start back soon, just trying to get in the grove of things then we’ll see what happens. So far its been awesome, working with guys who are on top of their shit and not pussyfooting around. But yeah, i’ll get back to posting soon before this post turns into a rant article haha.

See you on the flip side

Norman Rhodes

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So I thought I would start off this month with a question about the 4th of July, where everyone is cooking out and having fun with family. So what will YOU be doing this 4th?

I myself will probably cook-out, shoot off some fireworks and if I have time watch the display from the mall on my T.V.

And Happy 4th of July in advance!

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So I was thinking, since I’m bored and all, I should post some of the top 3 stats from each area and give you a little info on what comes here.

Top 3 Days:

Top 3 OS’s:

Top 3 Browsers:

That’s where i’ll stop, cause it gets embrassing for me atleast, cause trust me, the rest isnt anything to boast about ha-ha

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I may be a bit late on this one, but, I thought this video was so awesome it HAD to be posted here. Tim Smit, who was on Myth-busters a while back. Is staring in this 9minute viral/demo film which some effects that you may recognize from a popular Valve game.

Credit: Kotaku and Nerdiest Kids

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I’m sure with all these web browsers out for PC you really don’t look towards the mobile phone market for variety. Today I give you a new browser for your Windows Mobile phone that kicks all kinds of ass and makes the IE browser a thing of the past. The name of it is Skyfire, currently its in beta for Windows Mobile Phones and two Nokia Phones. This is a FREE download and takes the experience of using a browser on your PC and brings it to your phone. Not just looking at silly mobile versions of websites, but looking at a full website, on your phone. It comes with Flash installed with it, but heres one of the downsides to it. When I tried to test it out on a site like stickam, where it uses flash even for the chat. I couldn’t type anything. Everything else ran fine though. It lets you link your Twitter and Facebook accounts to the homepage and lets you see those updates from twitter. I would like to see a bit more out of that feature, like letting me update from the homepage. One last thing about this browser, its load times are pretty good on heavy sites. It didn’t take too long for a page to load or for a transition from one page to the next to happen. Overall, I like the potential this Browser has compared to this boring ass Internet Explorer on my phone, and look to use it a lot more.

If you’re tired of IE, Switch to Skyfire and enjoy seeing the internet on your phone!

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In the wee hours of the morning, Haynesworth was on a jet to Washington to seal a deal that officially makes him a Washington Redskin for 100mil over 7 years and 45mil guaranteed over three years. This also comes on the heels of Deangelo Hall signing a 6 year deal with the skins worth 54mil.

In Other news as Free Agency kicks off, The Patriots sign Running Back Fred Taylor and Tight End Chris Baker. Fred Taylor was looking between Buffalo and New England and finally signed with the Patriots this morning. Former Tight End of the New York Jets, Chris Baker, signed with the Patriots as well.

Free Agency is just kicking off, and I personally can’t wait to see who else gets signed.

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Credit: Gamestop

For the RTS fans out there, if you’re excited for the upcoming release of Halo Wars for the Xbox 360 then this press release from Gamestop should get you a little bit more hyped for the release.

GameStop to Host Exclusive Pre-Launch Halo Wars TournamentPlayers Compete to Win the Limited Collector’s Edition of the GameGRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host Halo Wars video game tournaments at approximately 1,000 of its U.S. GameStop locations on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. This exclusive pre-launch tournament will give players the opportunity to get their hands on the newest Halo game three days prior to release.Players will compete one-on-one with other contestants in a single-elimination tournament to determine each store winner. Store winners will receive a copy of Halo Wars Limited Collector’s Edition and a Halo Wars t-shirt. Second place winners will also receive a Halo Wars t-shirt.

Many of the participating GameStop locations will begin their tournaments at 2 p.m. local time; however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the tournament. All contestants must check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of play, and must be at least 13 years old to participate. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their registration form.

Halo Wars is an action strategy game for the Xbox 360 that allows the player to control large armies and to shrewdly direct them in realistic warfare. Set early in the iconic war between the Covenant and UNSC – made famous by the Halo FPS games – Halo Wars provides a new angle on the war while bringing new heroes to the battle.

For additional tournament details and participating store list, visit www.gamestop.com/halowars.

This hopefully will have a great turnout, goodluck to those who sign up for this.

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Last night (cause now its technically Sunday), Two wild card games transpired between the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons as well as the San Diego Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts. While Arizona advance within the regulation, Colts and Chargers took it into Overtime in a tight one that came down to Darren Sproles scoring TD run that gave the Chargers the go ahead to next round.

What it comes down to now at least for the Chargers and Cardinals, is to know who they will face. On the AFC Side, If the Ravens Win Chargers go to Pittsburgh, If the Dolphins win, the Chargers Face Tennessee. With the Cardinals, Eagles Win Cardinals face Carolina, if the Vikings Win, Cardinals face the Defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants.

You can catch the last 2 games of the wild card games tonight, starting with the AFC Wild-card Game Between the Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins. Then at 4:30pm ET Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Minnesota Vikings.

Baltimore @ Miami 1pm ET CBS

Philadelphia @ Minnesota 4:30pm ET FOX

http://www.nfl.com/schedules?seasonType=POST#Week

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Here at Norm’s Blog Of Stuff, we wish you a Safe and Happy New Year. Hopefully you’re enjoying your New Years Party that you didn’t invite me to, but thats cool, cause I had my own party…alone….fucking bastards.

- Norm

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YouTube is a great place to go and see videos of people punching each other in the junk, falling off trampolines, busting their ass and, your favorite music videos. Well, I’m here to present you with another favorite, or soon to be favorite of yours, from Cable TVs Darling Kevin Pereira. Host of Attack of the Show on G4TV, I give you, 808s and Expiration Dates (Guac Lockdown) <— Click to View the Vid on YouTube in HD!

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