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Coffee really isn't that bad as vices go.  I believe there have been studies that show it may actually be good for you.  I know there is talk it might prevent dementia.  
 
I try to limit myself to one (sometimes large) cup a day.

I love coffee.  I approve starting to drink coffee.
 
I'm probably not the most discerning coffee drinker, but I usually go with 8 O' Clock because it was top rated by Consumer Reports and is among the cheapest.  Most super markets have their own specialty coffees you can grind in large bins and they are great, but generally cost twice as much (or more.)  Anyway, buy whole bean, open it, and grind it right when you buy.
 
I have a coffee scoop (which I think is 2 Tablespoons) and use one scoop per 5-6 oz of water.   I also have a french press, which makes great coffee...  But, I have to buy a different grind for the press and it's more trouble than the autodrip machine.  And I have one of those weird metal espresso things you put on the stovetop, but you need yet another grind for that...  I end up using the autodrip 95% of the time.
 
My advice is to use a standard Colombian roast and go with a packet of sugar + a tablespoon or two of half&half - that's pretty much your classic cup of coffee.  Then experiment with variations from there (black, no sugar, use a lot of milk instead of Half & Half, etc etc)
 
I personally can't stand the flavored creamers, but like a flavored coffee every now and then. 

Has anyone seen the list of top XBL games for the past few weeks?  I was curious if Halo Reach has held onto the top spot or not, but I can't find anything after the week Halo: Reach launched.   http://majornelson.com/archive/2010/09/30/live-activity-for-week-of-sept-20th.aspx

Ah sweet, sweet bonus EXP.  Almost as delicious as braaaaiiiinnssss.

He's just under halfway to the top.  Even if weekdays slow down, it looks like he should top out this weekend sometime if not sooner.  Unless they start making really difficult daily challenges...  At least two of today's challenges aren't that difficult.
 
I was hoping the cap would lift before I ran up against it and that seems like a given now.  I'm currently at Lt. Colonel Grade 1 and I imagine I'm at least 2 weeks from Commander.

One "s" is proper in this usage, not that it really matters.  (Yes, I had to google to be sure.)
 
@WinterSnowblind:
I think they removed friendly fire from firefight in the last update, but not 100% sure.   I'm not sure if I mind the unlimited lives thing in FF or not.  If they were limited you'd end up having crappy team mates (or griefers...) quickly use up all the lives and ruin the match.  But, I think the BWU has hinted they might limit respawns in Firefight with a future update.
 
@Gamer_152:
That sort of thing always gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.
 
@big_jon:
Much obliged.  It's unfortunate there is no easy way to make Reach clips viewable online without Bungie Pro.

" Actually, wouldn't it be "desserts?"  Two S's because you always want seconds of dessert. "

Oops, title should be 'just deserts'  
 
BTB match yesterday and a jackass on my own team plasma pistols my ghost and runs up to beat me down and steal it.  I knew what he was doing as soon as he hit me with the PP shot (after missing twice prior) so I hopped off to avoid the betrayal.   I mean, really?  A ghost?  You are going to attempt to betray me to steal a ghost?
 
Anyway, I gave him a whack and pumped a few DMR shots into him as a parting gift, hoping he would die before he recovered...  And, it worked out perfectly as he disappeared over a hill and died a few seconds later.
 
The icing on the cake is the red team jumped in his ghost with another guy riding on top of it for some reason.  They attempted to splatter me right after they hopped in/on, but I went into armor lock and got the double kill for both the driver and the surfer.
 
Video in my file share, check it out if you like.  Also any suggestions on better ways to record the action?  I haven't played around with the flycam much and it's probably confusing as to which guy I am and what the heck happens without the explanation.
  http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=7630588&player=wubb

Interesting blog, however:
 

@UncertainOtter

" The answer is 42. "

He's jumped way up again.  Perhaps fewer challenges are completed on weekdays, but if he jumps this much each day the rank will be unlocked early November, if not this weekend.