Blog-mart

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Today I began a temp assignment at NDSU's own Varsity Mart. They sell everything- textbooks, paper, duct tape. A very enjoyable day. Will they someday be the size of Wal-mart?
In soccer news, Berkovic leaves Man City for Portsmouth at the foot. Now I am sad to see Berko leave, but he's just not seeing any time on the pitch. Hopefully he'll start at Pompey. Now Macca needs to hit his stride, but who can topple Man U from the top of the table. There they sit 6 from Chelsea and 3 from Arsenal.
In other news, I am planning a winter camping expedition in the near future. Nothing specific yet but it will be adventure at its best.
One last commentary- Famous Dave's: I ate there again the other day. I usually go a few times a year. What do I like about this place? Well the food is good- my favorites are catfish fingers (yah its not BBQ), rib tips, and pulled chicken sandwhich. Ribs are good too but I don't usually get ribs. Shack fries and corn bread muffins!!! Super good to eat. Also the atmosphere is cool. Think of 50's outdoors, and old gas stations then insert some honky tonky blues. I like the music almost as much as the food. I should also note my family owns stock in the company.

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