A Florida Pastor has been causing a furor all over the world. He wants to burn a bunch of Korans on September 11th. Virtually everyone has decried this, but he says he will still do it. That’s Florida I guess.
It seems like people have been burning things for creative purposes since the dawn of time. [...]
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…
Burning Things is Never a Good Idea
September 8, 2010 – 4:11 pm
Soviet Vodka Challenge
September 7, 2010 – 5:15 pm
In Soviet Russia, Vodka drinks You, but in Texas, Soviet Russians drink massive amounts of Vodka. Study Breaks found a group of rowdy Russians (Дерьмо лицом) and put their livers and tongues to the test in the Soviet Vodka Taste-Off. We picked four vodkas, Tito’s representing Texas, McCormick’s the US and Stoli and Smirnoff, Mother Russia.
Aside [...]
SB Football Predictions. Lee Corso looks like a Racoon.
September 3, 2010 – 8:14 pm
The time of year that every die-hard football fan lives for is here, college football. Here are Study Breaks’ Official Predictions:
Texas State 42 , Houston 52
Texas 50, Rice 7
Tech 37, SMU 27
One final thing, Lee Corso looks like a raccoon.
- Bill Bowman
Unicycle Football
August 20, 2010 – 5:05 pm
Ride Hard
The unicycle is no longer relegated to the realm of clowns or novelties acts. Angel Serda and Marcus Garland are changing the perception. A new generation of unicycle enthusiastic are touting the unicycle’s transportation and more interestingly, athletic possibilities. Unicycle football is taking Texas by storm.
Inspiration
Marcus had been a unicycle [...]
How to Brew Your Own Beer
August 13, 2010 – 6:58 pm
How To Brew Your Beer
Beer has been brewed since the beginning of time. Ancient Egyptians referred to it as liquid bread. The grain harvested in the fields did not spoil thank to mighty beer. This Godsend from ancient times is still being enjoyed today. Home-Brewing is legal in the US thanks to Jimmy Carter.
Equipment
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Texas Gridiron Kickoff Review
August 5, 2010 – 7:43 pm
I had the pleasure to attend the Texas Gridiron Kickoff Lunch earlier today. I ate a delicious meal of roast beef, salad, potatoes and brownies and heard from Coach Mack Brown, Will Muschamp and Greg Davis. Mack kept the audience chuckling with anecdotes and they all shared a little about the upcoming season and revealed [...]
Lady Bird Lake Graffiti
July 19, 2010 – 9:06 pm
Last weekend, I took a leisurely stroll around Lady Bird Lake and found a few interesting sights. The area is frequently hit by graffiti writers looking to share their views with anyone walking, running or canoeing and then quickly removed by the city. Here is a few things I saw.
I didn’t see this piece while [...]
Do you need a title to be great?
July 15, 2010 – 9:08 pm
Last week Lebron came out to the world to show his desire to go to the Heat to win a title with Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and others. In Lebron’s mind, he can’t be a successful player or the greatest of all time without a Championship.
This may be true, but there is something to be [...]
Real Ale Brewery Tour
July 6, 2010 – 5:29 pm
Last Friday, I decided to ditch my normal responsibilities and head to Blanco, Texas with four friends to check out the Real Ale Brewery. Real Ale is home to the popular Fireman #4 beer amongst others. It is a little over an hour trip from Austin through the scenic Hill Country.
I will let the pictures [...]
College = Childhood All Over Again
June 21, 2010 – 8:10 pm
College = Childhood All Over Again
Being in college is a lot like childhood all over again.
Monkey Bars To Keg Stands
The acrobatic talent needed to dangle from monkey bars is channeled into Keg Stand glory as a college student.
Sports Trophies To Empty Liquor Bottles
While childhood trophies showcased skill in sport, the empty liquor bottles of [...]
