In honor of Super Bowl XLV this weekend, here is a map documenting nationwide football alliances. Found at SB Nation. – Bill Bowman
Author Archives: Bill Bowman
How can I sum up my life in a short bio? A soldier? A statesman? A scholar? A Study Breaks Writer? I am pretty sure I am at least three out of four of those things…
The Most Badass Bicycle in Austin
January 24, 2011 – 11:04 pm
I saw this gentleman outside of Hooters on Riverside a while back. He does indeed have the most badass bicycle in town, complete with on-board computer. – Bill Bowman
Brew Skee Ball in Austin
January 20, 2011 – 10:42 pm
Last weekend, I went to the Scoot Inn to witness some Ski Ball fun, known as Brew Skee Ball. This sport of Kings has been around for decades but only since 2005 has it been incorporated into a beer drinking, trash talking league. The action goes down every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Come out Sundays [...]
The Don Juan Challenge
January 16, 2011 – 6:48 pm
Juan in a Million’s Don Juan Tacos are world-renowned. We wanted to try our hand at tackling the Taco Challenge. The challenge is simple. Eat as many Don Juan Tacos as possible. There is no time limit or bathroom breaks. The Don Juan consists of: ¾ Pound of: Whole Idaho Potato Dash Salt, Paprika and [...]
I OO Venn Diagrams
January 12, 2011 – 2:27 pm
Sometimes you need a good Venn Diagram to make sense of this crazy world. Enjoy. Started off the Venns simple. Stay tuned for more. – Bill Bowman
Netflix Screenshot Fun
January 9, 2011 – 6:36 pm
I am a big fan of Netflix‘s Watch Instant feature. Sometimes a single screenshot from the documentary or film can capture the essence of the entire movie. Here are a few interesting screenshots from recent movies, which I recommend anyone with Netflix to check out. Look for more screenshots and recommendations in the future. – [...]
The (former) Homesless Man with the Voice of God
January 5, 2011 – 11:12 pm
This story and video has been rattling around the internet for a few days. The oddly named Ted William was living on the streets of Columbus, Ohio. He had a sign saying he was out of work and looking for some voice over work. The story went Viral and he is now an announcer for [...]
Christmas Present Joy
December 22, 2010 – 7:28 pm
Hope everyone has a great Christmas. But I don’t anyone’s joy can match the kid in this classic video. Feliz Navidad – Bill Bowman
The Gentleman’s Guide to Biking – Biking Attire
December 20, 2010 – 8:52 pm
In this week’s edition of the Gentleman’s Guide to Modern Biking I will address the attire worn by many cyclists. Riding around your neighborhood in a tight yellow body suit is not the best way to increase your speed on the cycle. Try losing a few pounds so the body suit doesn’t cause anyone to [...]
The Gentleman’s Guide to Biking – Red Lights & Stop Signs
December 14, 2010 – 9:03 pm
I ride my bike around five miles a day. I ride to and from work, school and bars mainly. Biking is good for the body, environment and bank account. Bicycle riders all follow different rules regarding other cars, traffic signals and pedestrians. Some fly around with reckless abandon, while others are cautious and obey the [...]
