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_____V_____ 06-21-2007 05:51 PM

Its a tough job I got, but between that and home...

I take time out to read aplenty. I do Sudoku regularly too (got it loaded on my cell also) and that keeps my brains ticking. Sometimes I try out the word puzzles, but that eventually stays half-solved (unless it is movie-based, but of course!)

Over the weekend, I sit together with friends and play some chess, and some trivia-based games, over beers.

And of course, I play games on my consoles and PC. Well, USED TO...anyway. And dont say that games dont help the wits, cuz more than once I have found myself feeling more sharper after playing a level of the odd Delta Force or Syphon Filter or F.E.A.R., etc.

You should give Sudoku a try, Rod. It actually helps. Try solving one within 30 minutes and you are a genius.;)

Kane_Hodder 06-21-2007 09:37 PM

Most of my spare time is consumed in reading. Whether it be articles in a mag, or books, or random stuff on the Internet, I always find something useful to read.
Keeps me on my toes and crams all sorts of knowledge into those little grey cells.

X¤MurderDoll¤X 06-21-2007 10:24 PM

I'm naturally sharp as a tack and never need to challenge my mind, no joke.

_____V_____ 06-21-2007 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X¤MurderDoll¤X (Post 611919)
I'm naturally sharp as a tack and never need to challenge my mind, no joke.

Read the underlying message there..."You have to agree with me suckers, else I ll pound you to a pulp to agree with me.";)

swiss tony 06-22-2007 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Roderick Usher (Post 611854)
Like many here, I fancy myself rather bright, but sometimes I feel a little less-than-brilliant. It's easy to fall into a rut and not challenge oneself and an unchallenged mind atrophies quickly.


I do crosswords from time-to-time, friends of mine do Sudoku - but I can't get into that.

Lately I've decided to commit Poe's Tell Tale Heart to memory. After two weeks of effort I can recite about 1/3 of it verbatim.

How about you?

the implication there is that HDC is not a sufficient intellect stimulant. frankly, i'm shocked and hurt. how dare you.:D

hammerfan 06-22-2007 04:50 AM

I'm still working on my Veterinary Technician course. And, I have to say, it's not going well. I'm STILL on Biology and it's kicking my ass big-time! :(

toXsick 06-22-2007 06:07 AM

Writing fiction that requires lots of research keeps me pretty sharp, I guess. I do love a good crossword, buy I usually only do them on planes.

And if you travel internationally, then you know how on the ball you need to be at all times. Between scheduling, getting to and from, what you can wear and bring on, keeping your documents in order, collecting and organizing receipts...wow, I think I just talked myself out of my next trip. :o

azathoth777 06-22-2007 06:12 AM

Mostly by reading. I'm usually reading in my free time, and usually two books at a time. One fiction, one nonfiction and I switch back and forth as the mood hits me.

novakru 06-23-2007 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Roderick Usher (Post 611872)
Oooh, that's really interesting. Any good stories there?



I live in a small town...operative word, SMALL *sigh*

Doc Faustus 06-24-2007 05:59 PM

I read Greek tragedy.


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