Posts tagged with "espen"
Saturday, November 20, 2010 5:34:05 PM
tour oslo, Opera, norway, meghanlee
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It may have taken a while, and I can explain why soon, but here is a taste of what it's like to head to Norway on an unexpected trip and just look around. If you want to know more about something leave a comment on the photo and I'll be sure to elaborate when I sit down for a day of writing.
Walking Around Norway: Photos
Monday, October 4, 2010 5:57:11 PM
Opera, norway, coxy, conference
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Next week I leave for a brief trip to Norway. While I'm there I'll be visiting with some old and some new friends who work at Opera. I don't like to waste an opportunity to have a uniquely good time.
Before I put together a more complete post on the trip, I figured I'd put this out there to get input from anyone interested. Something I should do? Places I should take photos of? Friends I should visit or photograph in awkward situations? Let me know, and I'll not disappoint.
Much more soon.
Ed
Friday, June 8, 2007 1:33:01 PM
battle, coffee, doted, .ed
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Done!So Espen and I had no idea we would actually have a small audience following these battles (yes, there will be several). Hopefully the anticipation doesn't overshadow the content of these upcoming epic battles. It is our intention to have a ton of fun and put the idea out there for others to be creative as well. To us, it's cool that two people, on different corners of the planet can have a public coffee drinking challenge spur of the moment and already have an audience waiting feverishly. Kicky sweet.
Coffee Log
Coffii for enplussersThis will be my Coffee log. I am about 30 minutes from the office on the train. I swallowed a little toothpaste this morning by accident.
History of the concept:[6/7/2007 9:30:37 AM] Ed Palumbo says: yo
[6/7/2007 9:31:00 AM] Ed Palumbo says: i just accidentally called you
[6/7/2007 9:35:18 AM] Espen A. says: heya, no probs. was out getting coffee anyway
[6/7/2007 9:35:54 AM] Ed Palumbo says: we should have a day wehere we compete between ourselves as to who can have the most cups of coffee
[6/7/2007 9:36:12 AM] Espen A. says: i've had 6 so far, but is soon 4 pm here so...
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It Begins...This is what I will be eating during the day besides my coffee. Some yogurts, a soft pretzel, and a protein and vitamin water.
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Cup one | 10:09
Columbian Supremo.
I told a few people at work about htis and they think I'm crazy. But everyone seems to like the idea of a competition that spans space and time. Even my man Steve Hawking is spinning in his chair with excitement. Hoooray teh internets.
Cup two | 10:18
Kona Extra Bold.
Sooooooo bold! I have to admit, not being a coffee drinker, I have no idea what kona is. my only other experience with the word is w=from when pepsi made coffee flavored pepsi called pespi kona in the early 90's. Apparently distriubution was not widespread, but you can probably still get a can on eBay.
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Cup Three | 10:56
Rainforest Nut.
I think it's funny that each tree in the rainforest has something liek 30,000 species of bug on it, but they decided to use the singular "nut" as if these 30,000 bugs proportionately hang around with the single [strand of] nut that exists there.
Or perhaps they were going for the effect, like calling something 'Pizza Espinoza'
I think at this point I should be sure to clarify, that I am not a coffee drinker, so it should suprise anyone and everyone if I end up drinking a lot. I also do not know how much a lot of coffee is. I'm using the reaction of coworkers to pace myself. Haha "Cow Orkers" hehehe... 
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Pee one | 12:04
I peed, got a cup of water (after being warned that I should drink something besides coffee too) and located some delicious sesame crackers left over from a Wine & Cheese event we had here yesterday.
I'm going to try to find some cheese.
Coffee is ridiculous.[12:18] hotdogjunctionnn: worst idea ever
[12:23] Battle Happen: hahaha
[12:23] hotdogjunctionnn: sounds like a shit storm
[12:23] Battle Happen: haha
[12:23] Battle Happen: pee storm only please!
[12:23] hotdogjunctionnn: yeha just wait and see
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Cup four | 12:40
Caramel Vanilla Cream.
It's like candy! I drank the whole cup (almost) on the way back to my desk. A few ice cubes help to get the best temperature for instant drinking. I hope I don't end up loving coffee after this. But all these flavors ...We should have a wine challenge:drunk: so I can boost my wine skills. 4 glasses of wine before noon probably wouldn't help at work though. But I have been blazing through my plans for the day. I wish it wasn't brown.
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Cup five | 1:15
Timothy's Italian Blend.
This is the closest thing I could find to anything blue. as you can see we have a pretty decent selection, but no java.
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Pee two | 1:20
Pee two ruled. DOes that happen to coffee people? Do you all have refreshing pees?
Here is our machine brewing the 'kup' ...it's way blue.
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Cup five was accompanied by unexplained pizza and a FedEx delivery.
I feel that at this point I should note that I have absolutely no desire for a flavored, non-coffee beverage. Namely, my VitaminWater. For whatever reason I only crave cold water right now. Just thinking about a flavored drink other than coffee is kinda unappetizing.
I want to brush my teeth. If I play my cards right this will happen after pizza / before cup six.
Despite it being a remarkably slow day at work, I am powering through tasks with coffee-like reflexes. I either need coffee during the day or more sleep at night. Also, my knee won't stop bouncing
EW! I've just been told that if you drink a lot of coffee your pee can start to have the aroma of a freshly brewed cup! WTF. That is GROSS. I will update on this theory after pee three, which I am told will be soon.
For those interested in what the rest of my office looks like, please to enjoy.
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Cup six | 2:45
Hazlenut.
BORING! Dude Hazlenut is straight stupid. The name suggests a flavor may be infused with the business casual color. They should call it Phantom Ass instead; there is nothing to taste but if you focus you can describe the sensation as crappy.
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Pee three | 2:55
I am not peeing enough.
I decided to get more water and a refreshing cup of stale bread and crackers. Lord, whatever a sesame grows into, I don't care. Just keep letting their seeds rest delicately on crispy things and I will remain faithful. Thank you God, for the sesame.Also I am feeling extremely.. warm and kinda tired... but my knee continues to bounce.
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Cup Seven | 3:40
French Vanilla.
I'm going to call this one Victory Vanilla, in the style of Freedom Fries and Victory Cabbage. While not triumphant in flavor, Victory Vanilla does delight the eyes as well before gracing the pallet when brewed using the French language option on the Kuerig Machine. Un, s'il vous plait.
Another cup of water.
I love almonds, but Almond Snickers are not better than regular Snickers.
Pee Four | 4:06
IT'S TRUE.
I can't believe it... So many new experiences already today and on top of it all, I brewed my own batch of coffee smell pee. Today is a day of days! Huzzah!
Celebratory teeth brushing happen.
So, rememeber how I wanted cheese? Yeah, I do too. Stupid invisible cheese. I think drinking this much coffee in a work day is not feasable. It takes a good deal of effort to constantly acquire and use coffee. It certainly can't help anyone to focus, because after the caffiene rush, your less than normal after, your breath and pee smells, and you probably spilled some somewhere. 
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Cup Eight | 4:39
Breakfast Blend.
Why don't they just call this one Misleading Horror? It sounds DELICIOUS, yet somehow ends up tasting like I'm drinking a stick. Dammit, I'm really getting pissed with these flavors. Maybe I'm turning into one of those pretentious coffee drinkers.
When I was in LA two years back there was a sign at a diner that said "Unpretentious Coffee," Cassie and I loved it. I have a picture, perhaps I will dig for it tonight. Oh, and coffee does not help you focus, I was right. Beacause for cup eight I peeled the lid off my creamer and then threw the whole thing in the trash. It was funy until I realized this cup could use much more, as it tastes like kindling.
That's an Orange flavor speckled LifeSaver btw. And Pep-O-Mint.
Pee Five | 4:40
Why is it getting clearer?
Where is all the coffee dirt going?
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Cup Nine?! | 5:15
Vermont Something.
Great. Now I know what Vermont tastes like. Forgettable. I really have to step it up... I want to reach Ten coffees in a work day. But I'm kinda full.
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Cup Ten | 5:20
Decaf.
Never again will I dring more than a few cups of coffee in a day... I just guzzled that last one to get to this one, which I will finish and call my last. Then I'll check Espen's blog to see how we did. I hope he's alive, I haven't heard from him since:
[1:37:37 PM] Espen A. says: i'm at home, gonna take a shower and gonna go to the electronics store before it closes
[1:37:44 PM] Espen A. says: need a new headset
[1:38:01 PM] Espen A. says: my stomach is all messed up
I'm not going to say I learned a lot from this. But I did learn many new things... Like, yes, coffee is pretty crappy, and you don't have to "have more to really appreciate it."
I leave you with this image, as I finish my tenth coffee.
Thanks for everyone's support!
Thursday, June 7, 2007 2:25:46 PM
madness, friday, doted, .ed
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Two people on different corners of the planet battle against each other in an epic race to find out who is best. Best at what you say? Everything cool and fun.
Battles:
The Coffee Drinking Challenge
Rules and guidelines:
No cheating (obviously).
Every new contest should have a prize.
The prize should reflect the difficulty of the challenge, but should not be used as the main motivation for battling against each other. The reward can (and it's a bonus if it is) be of cultural and/or personal value (i.e.: something typical for you, your country, etc.).
Creativity and originality is always appreciated.
The most important rule: Have fun.
Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:29:04 PM
duran duran, fireworks, photoshop, macromedia
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There's a guy who works at Opera that has really made a difference. And while I'm no artist, I wanted to share my appreciation with an idea that struck me on the train while listening to some Duran Duran this morning.
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inspiration + inspiration + inspiration
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:51:56 PM
office, .ed, nerd, work
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As, requested by Espen, I've posted an album of 20 pictures of my office.
The coolest part is that when labeling all of the pictures I realized the album is similar to a room in Hotel Dusk, there are even mysterious things. Also, there's some kicky sweet images of my ultimate dry erase board, Metroid inspired furniture layout, and pixel perfect floor plan.
Secret Power:
.ed receives Nerd +1 when left alone:domo:Checks it outs.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 2:11:18 AM
books, g-off, history, lutherjw
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I have been tagged again, this time by
SqueakeyCat.
Here are the rules:pick up the book you are reading...turn to page 123 and post on your blog the fifth paragraph. put title and author of book... and post it on your blog of course! ...and then tag five others...THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS
Miyamoto Musashi
TRANSLATED FROM THE JAPANESE
BY Thomas Cleary
INCLUDING
The Book of Family Traditions
on the Art of War
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Page 123, Paragraph 5:
The Free Mind
Master Zhongfeng said, "Embody the free-minded mind." There are elementary and advanced levels of applying this saying.
That's kind of a jip, as the paragraph is really tiny. And I put so much work in to accurately recreating the title page... sorry, I didn't know. However, I've decided to spice this up a little with Miyamoto Musashi's rules for learing the art of his military science:
- Think of what is right and true.
- Practice and cultivate the science.
- Become acquainted with the arts.
- Know the principles of the crafts.
- Understand the harm and benefit in everything.
- Learn to see everything accurately.
- Become aware of what is not obvious.
- Be careful even in small matters.
- Do not do anything useless.
Now to
"tag five others..."
My Opera
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