odds and ends

[Victor Steinbok]

Kevin Garnett, during post-game press-conference today:
> We play very, very respectable to the opponent, to the city we're in.
> We play with a lot of passion and with force.

This particular feature hasn't changed much in years, but with Facebook
allowing commercial apps, the practice returned into the spotlight:
> Currently, most Facebook apps are free to use or are "freemiums,"
> allowing users to log in and play games, for example, but then pay
> money (or Facebook credits, the company’s virtual currency) for extra
> features. Facebook refers to these as "in-app purchases."

Colbert has a long-documented record of playing with language. This one
from Wednesday night:
> Stephen Colbert couldn't believe it: a sitting president pushed the
> "rainbow button" and launched "gay-mageddon." ... "Suck it, gays! … by
> which I mean, do not," Colbert said.

VS-)

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