tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74627266886123967512024-03-12T20:30:41.026-07:00Office NinjaThe award-winning comedy starring Jade Carter (JAG), Jose Rosete (Age of Dinosaurs), Francois Chau (Lost), Jessica Mills (Awkward Embraces), Robb Padgett (Vampire Zombie Werewolf) and Todd Johnson (Mortal Kombat: Rebirth). Now on Amazon and Vimeo!Bin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15157242920384002930noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-22776034950528534442016-09-23T16:16:00.000-07:002016-09-23T16:16:06.562-07:00A Ninja Living in the Mr. Robot World
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<span class="s1">You all know the television show Mr. Robot. If you don't know it, don't worry... it will all make sense soon. Anyway, after the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/half-billion-yahoo-accounts-breached-ipo-business-slump-john-c-abell"><span class="s2">Yahoo data breach</span></a> we think it's important to talk about digital security and our place in the world of business and communication. I mean, Rami Malek won an Emmy for his performance in Mr. Robot so of course we should listen to his character Elliot - the world depends on it. Business - I mean life - depends on it.</span></div>
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<i><b>"[We are] spamming each other with our running commentary of bullshit, masquerading as insight, our social media faking as intimacy."</b></i></blockquote>
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<span class="s1">Really. How many more rants do we need to see on social media about politics, whiny boyfriends, your cubicle-mate's smelly lunch, or your client's ridiculous requests? Maybe it's time to unplug. Social media is eroding our society and sucking the soul out of us all. So - delete it all. No more Facebook timeline, no more insta filters, and no more Snapchat faces. Purge and focus on the important things IRL.</span></div>
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<b><i>"There's a powerful group of people out there that are secretly running the world. I'm talking about the guys no one knows about, the ones that are invisible."</i></b></blockquote>
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<span class="s1">Sounds like all those years of hard work and no recognition doesn't matter! You actually rule the world and you can feel good about that. So keep typing, clicking and creating away. One day someone might bring you a crown [read: cookie]. </span></div>
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Now's the time to change all your passwords. Actually, we think you should change them at least 3 times a day. Go ahead, set the alarms on your phone as a reminder and then in a week, change the alarm times. They're watching. </div>
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<span class="s1">That overtime? Working through lunch? Do you think Jett took a break? DB definitely didn't (we're honestly not sure what he does). So don't move further than a finger's click away from your computer. And if you're lucky someone might feel bad for you and bring you that last donut from the break room. Or not.</span></div>
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Singapore paralympic swimmer <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/09/16/yip-pin-xiu-gold-again/?utm_cid=hp-n-3#rqm6H04XTuqq">Yip Pin Xiu</a> has won 2 gold medals at the 2016 Paralympics - one for the 100m Backstroke, and one for 50m Backstroke. She's the first local athlete in Singapore to win multiple medals. She's a rockstar, and definitely deserves a NOTW callout!<br />
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Maybe <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/09/16/corey-feldman-today-show-song/?utm_cid=hp-n-2#1_U8dip9L8qT">Corey Feldman</a> is a ninja. You know, ninjas are often considered weird, and do things that - out of context - might seem odd. That's about the only explanation we've got for Feldman's appearance on the Today Show with his new band this week. His dancing was a cross between Michael Jackson and Criss Angel. If, you know, both of them were drunk. At least it was... entertaining?<br />
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We dare you to watch this video and not cringe. This <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/09/16/kitten-saved-from-traffic/?utm_cid=hp-h-12#RGgA2NxbiEqV">poor kitten</a> was stuck on a Russian highway for THREE AND A HALF MINUTES in traffic, dodging cars like a... well, like a ninja. Finally, the kitten gets saved by a good samaritan who pulls over and rescues it from certain death.<br />
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Don't get us wrong - we hate ants. Like, HATE them. But you have to give them props for the way they work together and get stuff done. I wish our office was that efficient! Check out the article for not only <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/09/16/how-to-kill-ants/?utm_cid=hp-n-2#NvbzaRugokqN">facts about ants</a>, but how to eliminate them from your office. The first step is not leaving any Red Vines behind at the end of the day...<br />
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1. Gideon Hodge</h3>
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There's pretty much nothing in the Office Ninja office that we'd run back in to get if there was a fire - including our boss Daryl. But <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/09/16/man-goes-into-burning-building-laptop-novels/?utm_cid=hp-r-8#NvbzaRugokqN">Gideon Hodge</a> had not one but TWO completed novels on his computer, and no backup! So he fearlessly (stupidly?) ran back into his burning house to retrieve his laptop. If you learn nothing else from this post, back your stuff up in the cloud. We're sure our boss does that... with all his porn. Hence: DB.<br />
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Iverson" target="_blank">Allen Iverson</a> is retired now, but he spent 15 years playing, most of those with the Philadelphia 76ers. His score-per-game average is 2nd only to Michael Jordan in playoff games. Obviously, he's in the Hall of Fame. Steve in our office is good at scoring too, but that's actually what's getting him fired...</div>
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<br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Nash" target="_blank">Steve Nash</a>, a Canadian basketball player, was an 8 time All-Star in his 19 year NBA career. He's considered one of the best shooters in the NBA, and on top of that, he's one of the most philanthropic people in the sport - Time magazine named him in the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2006.<br /><br /></div>
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<br />Do we really need to introduce <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan" target="_blank">Jordan</a>? He's the greatest basketball player of all time. All. Time. Heck, the word "Nike" is synonymous with "Jordan." He's won the MVP Award 5 times, he has the highest regular season scoring average. He's second only to Babe Ruth as the "Best Athlete of the Century." He spent all his years with the Chicago Bulls - he even retired and then came back for 3 years! Would YOU come back to your job post-retirement? </div>
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<span class="s1">We know, it's Friday. The last place you want to be is behind your desk, your smelly boss breathing over your neck about that report you have no interest in finishing before you leave. We totally get it, because OUR smelly boss is standing over OUR shoulder, making us work every second up until 5pm. So let's talk about some people who don't have to work crappy jobs with smelly bosses.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">It's not enough that <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/08/30/american-ninja-warrior-female-jessie-graff/#gTRnybMNoPq0" target="_blank">stuntwoman Jessie Graff</a> is the stunt double for freaking Supergirl herself, Melissa Benoist, she's now the first female contestant to complete the Stage 1 obstacle course of the finals of American Ninja Warrior! I'm not sure that words can do her amazing performance justice, you just have to watch the video. She might be the baddest ass ninja we've ever had the privilege of covering on our site. Congratulations, Jessie!!</span></div>
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What better anthem for ninjas than a song about silence? This hit from the 60s is perfect ninja'ing music, and stands up remarkably to the test of time. And Garfunkel was the perfect ninja - we're sure he inspired John Oats from <a href="https://youtu.be/yRYFKcMa_Ek" target="_blank">Hall & Oates</a>...<br /><br /><h3>
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This is actually an album title, but we recommend all these <a href="https://play.spotify.com/album/3ogU0PDEX9lZUymh6bj21M">folk/acoustic rock songs</a> on your ninja playlist. This album is perfect for some late night ninja stalking. Or you know, rummaging through your boss' desk after hours.<br /><br />3. The Grand Duel (Parte Prima) - Luis Bacalov<div class="p3">
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This track from the Kill Bill 2 soundtrack is perfect ninja fighting music - play this and you'll be Uma Thurman in no time! We take no responsibility for broken furniture, limbs or loss of work. The last person to play this in our office was Scotty. His funeral was lovely.<br /><br />2. Ninjas - Christophe Beck<div class="p2">
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From the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/elektra-original-motion-picture/id888581820">Elektra soundtrack</a>, this is one of our favorites when we're in the office. This instrumental track from the movie gets you pumped for ninja activities - especially at work. The last time we blasted it around here, Lee in Accounting accidentally got impaled with a throwing star. We're still not sure where it came from...<br /><br />1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme<div class="p3">
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How could we NOT include the most famous ninja song of all time?! This pop tune is the epitome of ninja songs, we dare you not to sing it while you're listening. In fact, send us video of you singing it - leave a link in the blog comments or tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook with the hashtag #OfficeNinjaSongs!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-38209056064055234922016-08-19T12:52:00.003-07:002016-08-19T12:52:58.230-07:00Ninjas of the Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time again, when we celebrate the people and animals that did something ninja-worthy this week - something that helps them stand out from the rest of us mortals who can barely eat our nachos without spilling cheese on our shirts. So let's get started!<br />
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Astronauts Kate Rubins and Jeff Williams completed a <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/08/19/nasa-spacewalk-international-space-station-docking/#_QRNwgik55q0" target="_blank">5+ hour space walk this morning</a>, and installed a parking space at the International Space Station. A parking space. FOR OTHER SPACESHIPS. The walk was broadcast live on NASA's YouTube channel. lt's crazy enough to think we're only a few years away from robot cars, but casual space travel blows our minds!<br />
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Two paleontologists in Montana this week discovered an entire <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/08/19/tyrannosaurus-rex-skull/#zTBjqfXJ5mqT">Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton</a> buried in a mountain. The 66 million year old dinosaur is a rare find - there are only about 15 T-Rex skeletons found in the world. The 2,500 pound head was transported to University of Washington’s Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle for display. Starting tomorrow through October 2nd, you can view it at the museum. Paleontologists Tufts and Love are still working on the rest of the skeleton, which is only 20% uncovered. I'm pretty sure no other ninja in history has been able to stealthily hide for 66 million years...<br />
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<a href="http://mashable.com/2016/08/19/dog-uses-raft-to-fetch/#UBT61GPOzuqL" target="_blank">Bart's football </a>went in the pool. Like a lot of dogs, Bart doesn't want to get wet. But he really wanted that football. So Bart, channeling his inner ninja, decided to take a raft out to rescue that ball. We should all take a page from Bart's book - a ninja always finds a way.<br />
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<a href="http://mashable.com/2016/08/17/amy-schumer-tattoo/#hlKIkHow5sqI" target="_blank">Amy Schumer</a> released her new book this week, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Lower-Back-Tattoo/dp/1501139886">Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo</a>, and its a great read into the mind of a woman who is definitely a ninja at empowering other girls and women - not taking crap from media and her haters, and just being herself, which means not apologizing for who she is and what she does. Congrats to Amy on her new release, and on being one of the funniest women in Hollywood.<br />
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What can we say about <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/08/18/bolt-de-grasse-rio-200-final-bromance/#H2k4KhYReOqj" target="_blank">Usain Bolt</a>? He's literally the fastest man on Earth. He's so fast, he has time to joke with Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse during a heat, while the other two runners look like they're about to die. Usain deserves both of his Rio Olympic gold medals, and we salute him as the fastest ninja alive.<br />
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We here at Office Ninja Central have been paying close attention to the 2016 Rio Olympics this week – we actually haven’t gotten anything else done, and we’re a bit worried the boss is going to be angry. Just a few minutes ago, he walked in and gave us this face.<div>
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<br /><br />So we figured we should get to work… BY HOLDING OUR OWN OFFICE OLYMPICS! We’ve got five events to compete in and may the best office athlete win! Because we like you, and we don’t want to be the only office slacking off, we thought we’d share the events with you, in case you want to compete with your coworkers! Oh and Office Ninja takes no responsibility for the shenanigans we're about to explain. Compete at your own risk. Bonus points if the winner is named Simone.<br /><br /><h3>
Target Shooting</h3>
<br />Take your best stapler, load that baby up, and pin up a picture of the boss across the office. Then, open up the stapler and aim for her/his face—uh, I mean tie. Aim for the tie. Closest to the target wins!<div>
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<br />Take two chairs with wheels out to a tiled hallway, preferably wide enough for the chairs to race side-by-side. Otherwise, race them one at a time and best time wins. Bonus points if the boss comes around the corner and you take him/her out.<br /><h3>
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<br />This works best if the coffeemaker is on a different floor. Athletes start the farthest point away from the coffee, and race towards the coffeemaker. Your teammate, once you arrive, has to make the coffee from scratch – no using yesterday’s old sludge, save that for the boss – and then passes a full mug of coffee to a third teammate, who has to get it back to the start without spilling more than 10% of the coffee. I suggest picking someone wearing a nice crisp white dress shirt for the final leg.<br /><br /><h3>
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<br />This works best using the desk of the coworker you like least. Throw all their stuff on the ground, and attempt your best pommel horse routine using their computer as the pommel. Extra points are awarded if the employee whose desk you’re using reports you to HR and you finish your routine before they show up. Don't forget to stick your landing and smile!<br /></div>
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Competitive Eating</h3>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-50886036190764045102016-08-05T09:56:00.001-07:002016-08-05T09:56:20.772-07:00Olympic Ninjas - Let the Games Begin! We're back with another post about Olympic Ninjas from Team USA given that today is the Opening Ceremony for the Rio Olympics. Are you ready?! We are. And we know our Ninjas are also ready. So who are we featuring this week? <br /><br /><h2>
Sam Mikulak - Men's Gymnastics - USA</h2>
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“Sam is one of the most balanced gymnasts in the world. Some athletes are great in four events and two events they are average, and that eventually pulls them down. Sam is balanced on all six events. To me, that is magnificent. He has the difficulty and execution. I still can’t figure out why he has not had the consistency. I don’t get that.” - Olympican Bart Conner <a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2016/08/04/jeff-seidel-sam-mikulak-rio/88225890/">read more here</a></blockquote>
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Carlin Isles - Men's Rugby - USA</h2>
<br /><a href="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/160603125154-carlin-isles-olympic-portrait-super-169.jpg"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/ANOvWrf7n6PwmSO9TPWQZd5-DTGQQ-0Z_K610x0EZDbYsJkOPgsEPUMcv7eAEuLD-EUKceVvXNa5L1e6NaunWLlyg7sjpq1xHE7kq1mhIKM9P8a4YSasolhma5OIUeHXXvnXAO_iBAWXZtAx9aPmZWwsawiECiBW" width="320" /></a><br /><br />Known as "the fastest man in rugby", Carlin Isles is leading the charge to US gold. Apparently the last time Rugby was played in the Olympics the US won... but that was in 1924. So let's do it again! This time it's seven on seven and we've got Ninja Isles. Our first game, USA vs. Argentina is Tuesday, August 9th at 9am PST. <br /><br /><br /><br /><h2>
Jillion Potter - Women's Rugby - USA</h2>
<br /><a href="http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Jillion+Potter+USOC+Portraits+Rio2016+gDBrEjG5_isl.jpg"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/vsH8SHhTPGTq_4r_DRpq0yt4iU4utfnaEok2Lgpz4WVdPUaoxbT_pgecr-WMNQuNM1o_qvxdcjhy1uqrHZF8dw7AsgRUqrXH9J69AbmUlzTviLTht5krGQ3FNiZlkB0Sli9UQxfk5lrMag5Duw" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br />You know you're a Ninja when you break your neck, recover, get diagnosed with cancer, recover, and then compete in the Olympic games. That's Jillion Potter. If that doesn't speak about resilience we don't know what does. She is ready to go and I would say that Fiji should be shaking in their boots because their first game against us (and Jillion) is tomorrow, Saturday, August 6 at 9am PST!<br /><br /><h2>
Paige Railey - Women's Laser Radial (1 person dinghy) - USA</h2>
<br /><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EZUtx1jBh_o/maxresdefault.jpg"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EZUtx1jBh_o/maxresdefault.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br />She's won every other big competition/title there is so now it's all about topping it off with an Olympic Medal. Can she do it? This sailor competed in London 2012 finishing 8th and since then she's won gold in the 2015 Pan American Games and silver in the 2016 World Championship Experience. So she's poised to place and we'll be watching this Sea Ninja do her thing on August 8th. <br /><br /><br /><h2>
Carli Lloyd - Women's Soccer - USA</h2>
<br /><br /><a href="http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Carli+Lloyd+USOC+Portraits+Rio2016+yTyoGRDGWlyl.jpg"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/dEg6KUrROp8qqgriiSLbWPUZ-qhZh1op4_5OMxHi8CwBdxCQhPWHbio60Us05mghBLSJAtQW2-O3Xj4qYOIJBh5lF1aSv1TUKYynywEdJ4ViOeul4OciPG6LjS3dfW0P4LypydydU_c5BQ" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is soccer player Carli Lloyd, not volleyball player Carli Lloyd - she exists too. Yes, crazy. We're amped about Women's Soccer and one big reason is that they are the World Cup Champions and if (when!) they win Gold, it will be the first time in history that a team has held both titles at the same time. And if you remember, Women's Soccer has won the last four Olympic Gold Medals... let's not get cocky though, there's quite a few games to play before this history-making team can celebrate. Their first game is against France on Saturday, August 6th at 1pm PST. </div>
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What's happening August 23rd? Well a lot of things are happening. I'll let you be the judge as to what is the <b>BIGGEST</b> thing to happen on that day. </div>
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I know what you're thinking: another "national" day of ridiculousness. I'm with you. However, we're actually okay with this because a version of buttered corn is <i><b>popcorn</b></i> and we're a <i><b>movie</b></i> and there's no better way to spend movie time than with a bowl of buttery popcorn goodness.<br />
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We can be down with this celebration, too. Cuddling with your loved-one over a movie and popcorn? This day is sounding better and better! <br />
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<a href="https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-sponge-cake-day">National Spongecake Day</a>!</h2>
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Hmm, more food. Spongecake. Who makes this stuff up?!<br />
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<a href="http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/August/ridewindday.htm">Ride the Wind Day</a>!</h2>
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Ninjas definitely ride the wind. How else do you think they sneak in and get their job done without invisible gusto? We can totally rock Ride the Wind Day.<br />
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Okay, fine. It's not a national day but it is a big deal day to us. Office Ninja will available on iTunes on August 23rd and that's a reason to celebrate! So grab your buttered popcorn, your sweetheart, some spongecake (I guess) and ride like the wind onto your couch to watch Tomas "handle" his co-workers with the ways of the Ninja. Mark your calendars now. Do it before your hands are a buttery mess.</div>
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<span class="s1">In honor of <a href="http://www.comic-con.org/" target="_blank">San Diego Comic-Con</a> this weekend, we searched for some of the best ninjas on Instagram for you. These are some hardcore cosplayers... or are they? We suspect a few of them might be actual ninjas...</span></div>
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A photo posted by 🐿The Squirrel Vigilante🐿 (@stunxx) on <time datetime="2016-03-19T02:48:16+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 18, 2016 at 7:48pm PDT</time></div>
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A photo posted by 🕸 Kumo Onigumo 🕸 (@shinobisean) on <time datetime="2016-07-17T06:39:00+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jul 16, 2016 at 11:39pm PDT</time></div>
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Michael Phelps - Men's Swimming - USA</h3>
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Will this water ninja take an even bigger lead in the history books with his already insane standing as most medals by an Olympic athlete ever? Medals? 22. Gold? 18. No biggie. Catch Phelps swimming by us all as he competes in his fifth Olympics. And like the ninja he is, he isn't revealing which events he's swimming just yet. <br />
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She's only lost once. Her record is a whopping 69-1. She's the only returning US boxer (male or female) in a team of Olympic newbies. Well, they have quite a role model to follow. Go T-Rex! <br />
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Ibtihaj Muhammad - Women's Saber / Fencing - USA</h3>
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As the first US athlete to wear a hijab in an Olympic competition, Ibtahaj, is not only going to wow us with her saber skills but she'll make quite a statement by just being herself. She hopes to inspire not only Muslims but people of all races, genders and religions that they can reach their goals too through perseverance. <br />
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Kayla was the first US athlete (male or female) to ever win Olympic Gold in Judo and she's coming back for more. Word on the street is the one to beat Rio is her rival Brazilian Mayra Aguiar. We won't miss this throw down. And of course, since this is a modern martial art we are even more excited to cheer on our Judoka! <br />
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Also on the Judo front is Marti Malloy. Side note: she's the only US woman to beat Ronda Roussey in Judo. So not only is she an Olympic medalist returning to the ring but she's got quite a reputation. She was also the first female Judo Captain in college on a team of mostly males. She's breaking barriers and taking names. <br />
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Simone Biles - Women's Gymnastics - USA</h3>
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When you have a floor routine named after you (the Biles) that looks like this - a full-twisting double layout, tucked double-double and double-layout with a half twist - well then I'm not going to doubt you're a ninja. She is the first woman in history to win three consecutive world all-around gold medals. We can't wait to see her compete in Rio!<br />
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Gabby Douglas - Women's Gymnastics - USA</h3>
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Right behind Simone at the 2015 worlds was Gabby. Gabby is back to defend her Gold Medal win from 2012 in the All Around Team and in the All Around competition. Let's see if she can do it again! Have you seen her on the bars? Well it's a sight to see so don't miss it. </div>
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Jordan Windle - Men's Diving - USA</h3>
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His favorite dives are the 103B: a forward 1 ½ somersaults in the pike position and the 5253B: backward 2½ somersaults with 1½ twists. Whaaa? Also of note: Jordan's idle is Greg Louganis and Louganis is even mentoring the dive team for Rio 2016! Jordan's teammate David Boudia, defending gold medalist, is the one to beat. Will Jordan do it? This is going to be a fun one to watch!<br />
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After reading about fencing in the dictionary he convinced his mother to let him try it out. And here he is, about to enter his second Olympics in Fencing. Daryl is the first US man to win a medal in saber at the Senior World Championships in 2015. We've got our eye on Daryl and his saber!<br />
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Mariel Zagunis - Women's Saber Fencing - USA</h3>
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Most offices don't have a million dollar view - especially if you're not the boss. But there is a way for you to create a view that you can enjoy. We recommend one of two things: put that expensive color printer to use and print a beautiful scene and secure it to the wall above your desk (don't damage the wall!). Or you can download a beautiful scene that you can make your computer desktop image and/or screensaver. Enhance this experience by also playing some soothing summertime sounds, atmospheric noises, or summertime music - cue steel drums and ocean waves! We recommend headphones so you don't upset your co-workers - those summer hating brown-nosers.<br />
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I don't know about you but the last thing I want to do is hang with my co-workers at a party outside of work... and if a pool is mentioned I <i><b>will</b></i> dive behind my desk. But then you hear that the party is on a Friday afternoon, during work hours, and you're <i><b>expected</b></i> to be there. Crap. Well here are some tips: Volunteer to bartend or serve food to avoid participating in games or pool related happenings. This may also keep any mingling to a minimum as you wave people through the food line, "Keep it moving, people!" The more responsibilities you have the less likely you'll be expected to don your bathing suit and play Marco Polo.<br />
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Sitting at a desk day in and day out keeps you, as our <a href="https://www.fitbit.com/" target="_blank">Fitbit</a> would say, sedentary. Being sedentary is basically the beach bod killer. So how are you going to stay fit and healthy when everyone else (it's obvious by their Instagram feed) is sipping margaritas and working on their tan at the beach? Here are some simple tips and exercises you can do at work:<br />
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Our last suggestion will help keep people happy, healthy, inspire teamwork, and add a fun level of competition. First - get permission. Second - let the games begin! Here are some ways to plan a Summer Olympics Office Challenge. Split the office up into two teams and create events that your office will find fun! Maybe host one event per day for a week and give points for the winning team:<br />
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5. The United Kingdom</h3>
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And just like that, the <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32810887" target="_blank">UK voted to leave the European Union</a>. I know the very first thing you're thinking is - what a ninja move! It's been over 40 years since the UK joined the EU and it feels like just overnight they are out. This sneaky move even crippled the stock markets across the globe. What does it leave in it's wake? Only time will tell.<br />
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Like a ninja in the night, the Apple <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/06/21/non-retina-macbook-pro-disappears/#AkbuEzowm8qc" target="_blank">non-retina MacBook Pro has disappeared from shelves</a> across the country. We all knew this day would come I guess. It's been a great run, optical drive laptop, and we remain open-armed for retina displays and solid state hard drives in our laptops from here on out. KIT MU xoxo<br />
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2. Jon Stark</h3>
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He spearheaded the <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/06/19/game-of-thrones-recap-season-6-episode-9-battle-of-the-bastards/" target="_blank">Battle of the Bastards</a> this week and WOW. If winter wasn't here before, it is now. Jon road fearlessly into that battle and gave it his all despite the numbers and the odds. And once he escaped the trap Ramsay Bolton laid for him, he followed and broke into Winterfell and beat the flesh off of that little bastard. We've haven't been so excited and stressed out watching TV since Breaking Bad. Game of Thrones, you certainly have an arsenal of ninjas.<br />
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Speaking of Game of Thrones and badassery... <a href="http://motto.time.com/4374761/game-of-thrones-sansa-stark/" target="_blank">Sansa Stark finally had her day</a>. She was smart, calculating, and focused. And she finally got to give Ramsay what he deserved and she didn't have to raise a finger. She knew that the only way to rid the kingdom of this evil was to serve him up on a platter for his human eating dogs. NOM.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-17008280932675254692016-06-17T18:00:00.000-07:002016-06-17T18:00:27.949-07:00Ninjas of the WeekIt's been a hard week for this country but the bravery and heroism shines through even at the darkest of times. When things seem grim just ask yourself, What Would Ninja Do? Well, here's what some of the top Ninjas of the Week did:<br />
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When terrorist organizations spout hate and violence across the interwebs there are internet ninjas that sneak in and cut that shit out... and this week in the form of Gay Pride. In the wake of the Orlando Pulse Shooting <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2016/06/17/anonymous-hackers-isis-islamic-state-rainbows-gay-pride-twitter-orlando/86037774/" target="_blank">hacker WauchulaGhost</a> is the rainbow after the storm. Literally. Go get 'em WauchulaGhost. We applaud you.<br />
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For the first time since 2009 the <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2646795-usmnt-deliver-2nd-straight-gutsy-performance-to-advance-to-copa-america-semis?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial" target="_blank">Men's National Soccer Team </a>won a spot in the semifinals of the Copa America Centenario tournament. It wasn't an easy game - yellow cards and red cards were flying around but they got the ball in the net - twice. When the final whistle blew, the US team could claim victory. These ninjas are on to the next round!<br />
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We've seen her beaten, bruised, nameless, and blind but she finally turned the tables and exacted revenge and - SPOILER - <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2016/06/game-of-thrones-recap-season-6-episode-8.html" target="_blank">Arya killed the Waif</a>. And all after a nail-biting chase through the streets of Bravos. She's got a long list of names after this one but we're all very excited that Arya Stark finally fought back. We're looking forward to many more duels in her future.<br />
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When you hear the calls from your constituents and they are fed up, you spring to action. That's what <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/15/politics/gun-filibuster-senate-democrat/" target="_blank">Senator Chris Murphy</a> of Conneticut did this week on the Senate Floor. And he held that floor. For almost 15 hours. This filibuster will go down in US history as the 8th longest filibuster and the issue: Gun Reform. Loopholes beware, Senator Murphy is after you and you can't hide!<br />
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Our Ninjas of the Week are the 102 brave and innocent men and women who fell victim to a horrendous hate crime at <a href="http://www.clickorlando.com/news/pulse-orlando-shooting/ways-for-you-to-help-pulse-survivors" target="_blank">Pulse in Orlando</a>. May we never forget the victims of this tragedy. We send our strength to their friends and families, and the first responders, doctors, nurses, and personnel who fought for days to save as many lives as possible. </div>
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5. Bear in La Cañada<br />
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/06/politics/hillary-clinton-nomination-2016/" target="_blank">Hillary Clinton made history this week</a>, unofficially clinching the US Democratic Presidential Nomination. The first woman to do so for a major party. And not only that, she also tweeted quite a zinger yesterday to her presumed opponent Donald Trump in response to a jab. The true Ninja test will be which one clinches the presidency come election time.<br />
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At the age of 74, Muhammad Ali went fighting one last time into the night. The death of famed boxer, Muhammad Ali, has brought about many conversations about who he was, what he achieved and what he stands for. Regardless of your opinion, Ali was, as the <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-outsized-life-of-muhammad-ali" target="_blank">New Yorker states</a>, a <i>"symbol of racial pride; a fighter, a draft resister, an acolyte, a preacher, a separatist, an integrationist, a comedian, an actor, a dancer, a butterfly, a bee, a figure of immense courage."</i> And we'd like to add one more: Ninja.<br />
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1. Unnamed Stanford Rape Victim<br />
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We don't know her name but we've had <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/heres-the-powerful-letter-the-stanford-victim-read-to-her-ra?utm_term=.fmg1mww8v#.urjANaaPw" target="_blank">a glimpse into her struggle</a>. Unfortunately it's a struggle many people know all too well. She was raped while unconscious laying behind a dumpster in an alley. Her rapist was convicted but his sentence extremely lenient. This week the victim's letter to her rapist gained national attention and it's not over yet. Her words have reached every corner of this country and she's inspiring others to stand up and take action against injustices like this one. Like a ninja she is faceless and nameless, but the ultimate fighter with the strength of a thousand ninjas, and she's still fighting. We're with you. We've got your back.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-78464146975725976202016-06-03T15:01:00.002-07:002016-06-03T15:01:09.778-07:00Ninjas of the WeekIt’s Friday! Which means we’re highlighting our Ninjas of the Week. Ninjas come in all shapes and sizes and this week is no different.<br />
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Benjen Stark</h3>
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This week on Game of Thrones [spoiler if you haven’t yet watched ‘Blood of my Blood’ which aired on May 29, 2016!] someone snuck back into the fold to save the day. And I think there are more days of saving the day ahead of him. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2016/05/29/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-6-review-blood-of-my-blood/#33eeb4d5b0e7" target="_blank">Benjen Stark is back </a>and somewhat transformed (into what we’re not exactly sure). He survived a White Walker Blade by way of a blade of Dragon Glass - huh?! After cheating death, he was able to whisk Bran to safety just as the White Walkers closed in. Bran may have lost Hodor (and we’re still upset about it!) but he gained a Ninja. Benjen the Ninja.<br />
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Uber</h3>
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This week, as if by flying ninja kick, <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/06/02/startups-sovereign-wealth-funds/#EsoOYFK6zGqc" target="_blank">Uber announced</a> that they raised the largest sum of funding ever raised in a single round by a U.S. company. $3.5 billion! The funds come from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. We’d like to call this 3.5 billion – Uber Ninja Bucks.<br />
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Tribune Publishing</h3>
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Newspaper publishing is one of the oldest forms of media in this country and like any aging body you have to keep yourself young, healthy and relatable. This week <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/06/02/tribune-name-change-tronc/#cdLYOC41zmqz" target="_blank">Tribune Publishing changed their name</a> to tronc. They’re hoping their new approach will help them stay relevant with the changing times. Many people on Twitter were ROTFLing about the change but we here at Office Ninja give them props for trying something new. Ninjas need to stay in shape and that’s what tronc is attempting.<br />
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CNN</h3>
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When a bully is out there spouting off about things and making points they can’t back up, you need a Ninja to hit them where it hurts to keep them in line. That’s what <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/06/02/cnn-fact-checks-trump-chyron/#qGf5zB0.eZqR" target="_blank">CNN is doing</a>. When Trump flip-flops, CNN karate chops with fact checking right there in the lower thirds during their broadcast (oh yes they did).<br />
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Yamato Tanooka</h3>
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In Japan a 7-year-old boy, <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-praises-boy-survived-abandonment-forest-39577869" target="_blank">Yamato Tanooka</a>, survived for almost a week in the forest by himself after his parents dropped him off to – wait for it - teach him a lesson. Well, joke’s on you, mom and dad! This kid is a ninja - he survived brilliantly and as officials stated he "displayed resourcefulness and resilience." Don’t worry, Yamato Tanooka, the world has your back if you need us but it sounds like you’ve got it all figured out. That’s why you’re our Ninja of the Week!<br />
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Now enjoy your weekend and hey, why not pop over to <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Office-Ninja-Jade-Carter/dp/B00TF8PJEA?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0" target="_blank">Amazon and stream yourself some Office Ninja</a>?</b> I promise you'll get some laughs and you might just be inspired to take on the world like the ninja that you are.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-24735899522498586102016-05-13T14:54:00.000-07:002016-05-14T17:15:44.574-07:00Ninjas of the Week<div style="text-align: left;">
Hey, guys! It's time to highlight some of the best ninjas out in the world this week - people who exemplify the qualities of being a ninja. Let's get started!</div>
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<b>5. SYLVESTER STALLONE</b><br />
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Rocky Balboa himself is bringing a ninja-style show to Netflix - <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/09/netflix-sylvester-stallone-beastmaster/#yFy56SyEGOqt" target="_blank">Ultimate Beastmaster.</a> The Ninja Warrior-esque show will pit 108 competitors from the U.S., Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, Germany and Japan (18 from each country) against one another. We think this might be the best ninja training ground in 2016!<br />
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After they were discriminated against and not allowed to draw water from the local well, <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/09/indian-man-single-handedly-digs-well-in-40-days-after-his-wife-is-denied-access-to-water/#VzVCdtVfFSqz" target="_blank">Bapurao Tajne in Kalambeshwar village</a>, India, decided to take matters into his own hands - literally. Choosing a spot instinctively, he spent 6 hours a day digging his own well, and struck water! The well now provides enough water for the entire village. Way to go, Bapurao!<br />
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<b>3. ROBERT AITKEN</b><br />
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Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, Scotland, 24-year-old <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/11/scottish-man-helps-feed-homeless-people/#8G8.O_8UGmqP" target="_blank">Robert Aitken</a>, a fast food worker, decided to take the homeless problem head on. Last week, he bought 60 burgers out of his own paycheck and passed them out to the homeless on the streets of Edinburgh. He's also trying to raise money through JustGiving https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/Robert-aitken, and he plans on continuing buying and passing out food.<br />
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<b>2. AYESHA AZIZ</b><br />
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We don't know about you guys, but when us here at Office Ninja Central were 20 years old, we were thinking about beer bongs and frat parties. But in Mumbai, 20-year-old <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/11/ayesha-aziz-india-youngest-pilot/#FyFgQZFuCOqR" target="_blank">Ayesha Aziz</a> is about to become one of the youngest pilots in India. She started flying when she was 16, and she's completed 120 of the 200 hours of flying needed to get her pilot's license. That's what sets a ninja apart from the rest of us - laser focus, determination, and wings!<br />
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<b>1. CARTER MASON</b><br />
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Our Ninja of the Week this week was a close friend to us here at Office Ninja. Carter Mason was an actor, businessman, and helped usher in the age of web and digital series as both a content creator and distributor with his platform JSTV. Carter beat colon cancer last year, but lost the battle this week when the cancer came back. We'll always remember Carter's positive attitude, infectious laughter, and he was always there with a hug when you needed one. We salute you, Carter Mason. If you'd like to learn more about cancer research and donate, check out <a href="https://donate.cancer.org/" target="_blank">this link</a>.<br />
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See you guys next week! Until then - keep your robe tight, your nunchucks loose, and your pants on. Please. We're looking at you, Jett.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-33689139981336427082016-05-11T10:39:00.000-07:002016-05-11T10:39:01.499-07:00Best Gifts for Your BossLet's get real - no one really likes their boss. I mean, we tolerate them. Barely. But even bosses have feelings - not ours, but we're sure yours does - and you should celebrate their existence with a gift. It could be worse - your boss could leave and you could get a WORSE boss.<br />
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We wanted to give you a few gift ideas for your boss, something that shows her/him how much you care!<br />
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What's the best way to tell your boss they stink, while at the same time offering a solution? Deodorant! It doesn't matter what kind, just something to help the stench they leave when they walk by your cubicle. As an alternative, you can always hang a car air freshener around their neck.<br />
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<br />2. AN URBAN DICTIONARY</h3>
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Does your boss give you a weird look when you tell them their new clothes "slay"? Or do you get question marks back when you message your boss "FYI" or "ICYMI"? Get them an Urban Dictionary and never have that problem again! Just be aware that they're now going to know what you're saying when you message them "GFY"...<br />
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3. [A] CLUE</h3>
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We're sure your boss is an idiot. So when you buy them a copy of this game, they'll probably think "Wow, my employee really likes me - she/he bought me this awesome game!" In reality, you and the rest of your coworkers will be snickering and get the joke.<br />
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4. BREATH MINTS</h3>
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If your boss' breath is anything like ours, it smells like an elephant died 3 weeks ago in the hot sun after ingesting 20 pounds of fermented garlic. Slide a box (or a case) of these across the desk to them. We guarantee it'll help keep your own lunch down every afternoon.<br />
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5. PLANE TICKETS</h3>
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Send your boss on a trip - out of the country! We suggest a cruise in Somalia, or a sightseeing tour of cannibal tribes in the Amazon. Also, just buy a one way ticket and photocopy it so it looks like two. Not only will that save money, once your boss is gone and you cancel all her/his credit cards, chances are they won't be coming back for a long, long time.<br />
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5. TURIA PITT<br />
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<a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/02/australian-burns-marathon/#nwnlHTnR9gqj" target="_blank">Turia Pitt</a>, a model and marathon runner, was caught in a fast moving brushfire during a race in 2011, and burned so badly doctors told her she'd never run again. Not only did she prove them wrong, she completed an Ironman competition this week! Next up, she's training for the 59 mile Kokoda Trek in Australia! <br />
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In Thailand, <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/03/motorcycle-crash-mattress/#SZSUqyS.9mqb" target="_blank">a poorly secured mattress flew off a truck</a> on the highway and into an oncoming motorcyclist! Although the mattress hit the motorcycle rider and knocked him off his bike, it also supported his fall to the ground, leaving him unharmed! We think it's less the mattress and more the rider's ninja-like ability to fall in the right spot.<br />
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3. ELON MUSK<br />
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Billionare <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/05/elon-musk-tesla-sleep/#8G8.O_8UGmqP" target="_blank">Elon Musk</a> has been trying to increase production at his Tesla plant. In order to keep the factory on track, he's been sleeping at his desk - which is at the end of the production line! Ninjas have the ability to go on little to no sleep, and we're willing to bet than Elon sleeps at work in a shinobi shozoko... if anyone has a photo of him sleeping, we want to see!<br />
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2. ANAYA ELLICK<br />
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<a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/05/student-without-hands-wins-handwriting-award/#A_AuKGAgFOqX" target="_blank">7 year old Anaya Ellick was born without hands</a>, but despite that she won the Nicholas Maxim Special Award for Excellence in Manuscript Penmanship! One thing about ninjas is their ability to adapt in harsh situations, and we're proud of Anaya for not only overcoming her disability, but excelling higher than those without one!<br />
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Do you know what an expert ninja can do, the best trick in their arsenal? COMING BACK FROM THE DEAD. And that's just what<a href="http://mashable.com/2016/05/01/internet-reacts-jon-snow-season-6/#4J4Tfl4d9EqW" target="_blank"> Jon Snow</a> did this week! I don't know about you, but we think that's some top tier, expert ninja stuff right there, and we can't wait to see him get some revenge! That's why the Commander of the Night's Watch is our pick for Ninja of the Week!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-7633238185215704142016-05-04T11:11:00.000-07:002016-05-04T11:11:20.642-07:00Top 5 Comic Book NinjasWe here at Office Ninja Central read lots of comics. I mean, lots. It's actually becoming a problem; we're getting no work done, and our boss DB is starting to get irritated, and he's not believing our story that it's "research."<br />
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Anyway, since today is New Comics Wednesday, we all realized that there are so many awesome ninjas in comics, and you guys may not know about all of them. So we put together a Top 5 list of the best ninjas in comic book world!<br />
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1. ELEKTRA<br />
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Probably the most famous comic ninja on the list, Elektra graced the pages of Daredevil in the 80s when Frank Miller was on board. She was Daredevil's true love, and was tragically killed by the villain Bullseye. But was she really? You've got to read to find out! Daredevil issues 168-190 are the main storyline.<br />
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Death Ninja was a short-lived character who appeared in early issues of Ghost Rider. He was actually killed and came back, which made him a ZOMBIE ninja (is there anything cooler than that?!). On top of that, he just wanted to stay dead in the first place! You can find him in early issues of Ghost Rider.<br />
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Not only is Psylocke a ninja, she's part of the X-Men! She's actually a British-born character whose soul was thrust into the body of a ninja. She might be the only white, British ninja we've ever heard of... whatever, she's definitely bad-ass!<br />
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What’s cooler than a ninja? A ninja from outer space! Zen was destined to die in space after being a failed experiment (sounds a lot like Deadpool in space to us), but was rescued by a ninja clan who trained him. From the 90s you can find him as an NES game and in his own comic under the Archie Comics banner.<br />
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5. LADY SHIVA<br />
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Probably the best and baddest ninja in all the DC Universe. She's actually taken on and beaten Batman and Nightwing! Only one person has ever defeated her, and we're not telling you who - go read about it! You can find her in both the old and New 52 DC Universes, check for her appearances in the Bat books.<br />
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Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments so we can add to our collection!<br />
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A cat in Bristol, England is causing problems for the local post office. Every time the mail gets slid into the slot of the door, he reaches out and grabs it with his claws. The post office is threatening to stop delivery, but the owner refuses to lock up his ninja, err, cat. We picture this feline dressed in ninja garb, deftly procuring the mail every day. We have half a mind to have a pizza delivered the same way and see what happens...<br />
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Beyonce dropped a new album this week with zero notice - just BOOM, HERE IT IS, BITCHES. Not only did she ninja that puppy into the charts (every single song was in Billboard's Top 100 at once, a feat that has never been done), she released a full length music video of the whole album. We're giving props to Bey for not only sneaking up on us, but for delivering a solid, brave record that deserves every ounce of praise it's getting.<br />
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A man in China this week who tried to get fresh with a woman in an elevator got an unexpected surprised when she ninja'd the crap out of him, and it was all caught on camera. Although there are rumors that the beatdown might have been faked, we're giving her the benefit of the doubt, if for no other reason than it's a great PSA for any guy who might try this. You don't know who's a ninja and who isn't until you're holding your teeth in your hand...</div>
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And 11 year old in Russia this week decided that she wanted to fly, and didn't seem to care that she had no ticket or passport on her. The girl managed to slip by security without inspection at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow and onto a St. Petersburg-bound flight on Monday, according to Russian outlet <a href="http://newsru.com/">NEWSru.com</a>. When she landed, her family eventually got hold of her - the government put her on a plane back to Moscow. We have to give the girl props for her obvious ninja abilities.<br />
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Speaking of girl empowerment, our #1 Ninja of the Week is 12 year old LeeAdianez Rodriguez, who thought she was running a 5K (about 4 miles), which is a feat in itself. What she didn't realize is that she was in a half marathon race (13.1 miles). So she kept going!! She completed the whole thing, despite having only trained for 1/3 the distance, and got a medal. That kind of ninja stamina and resilience is why she wins this week. She's a great example of what you can do if you want it bad enough. We should all go out and try to run a half marathon.<br />
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Well, fear not, faithful Ninja readers! We've got the answers for you - a suite of apps and products that will help streamline your daily activities in the office and might even get you promoted! <br />
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Gone are the days when you need a big and cumbersome scanner and copier in the office. They're making them smaller than ever now, and when it comes to scanning, smart phones have jumped ahead. <a href="https://readdle.com/products/scannerpro">Scanner Pro</a> is a leader in the field of phone & tablet scanning. The app will actually find the edges of the document for you and autoscan it, so you don't even have to press a button to scan! You just move from one piece of paper to the next. Which saves a lot of time when your boss asks you to scan his collection of handwritten presidential letters during office hours... <br />
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Everyone hates morning meetings. You haven't had enough coffee, you don't even like these people, let alone want to collaborate with them. But they're necessary. With <a href="https://slack.com/">Slack</a>, you can do them from home with your pajamas on! Think of Slack as a virtual office. You can collaborate on documents, schedule tasks for employees, farm out tasks on projects, keep track of where everyone is at, even hold meetings virtually. It's the pants optional job you've been waiting for!<br />
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Everyone needs to take notes. But paper and pencil is SOOO 1999. <a href="https://evernote.com/">Evernote</a> has been around for quite a while, and it's the best way to keep track of everything - from meeting notes to todo lists to saved websites to project information, and even personal stuff like recipes. Also, Evernote allows you to attach PDFs, images and Word documents to notes, and you can even access everything offline! <br />
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<a href="https://apps.google.com/">Google Apps</a> has the best suite of writing and calculation apps around, mostly because they're awesome at collaboration. Using <a href="https://apps.google.com/products/docs/">Google Docs</a> (it's like Microsoft Word) and <a href="https://apps.google.com/products/sheets/">Sheets</a> (Excel), you can have multiple people working on one document at the same time - even when they're not in the same room! Everything is saved in Google Drive, so there's no worry if you spill beer in your computer and kill the hard drive. I mean "soda." <br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">This week, <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/04/20/cyber-war-australia/#WcWfTHWCCSqp" target="_blank">the country ofAustralia</a> let the rest of the world know that it was not only fighting the war
on cyber terrorism, but that it could launch its own cyber attack if
necessary! On the one hand, we think this is a ballsy move, taking your enemies
head on, which is very ninja-like. But on the other hand, wouldn't a ninja want
to keep this information secret as to plan a sneak attack? We're going to give
them a Ninja of the Week award anyway so we stay on their good side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">4. HERCULES</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/04/21/detachable-penis-statue/#EuE_m.EyGsqj" target="_blank">statue of Hercules</a> in
Archanon, France got an, um, upgrade this week, when officials, who were tired
of constant vandalism, decided to make the statue's penis detachable. We're not
sure that the real Hercules would approve of his "appendage" being
ninja'd by the city. However, I guess it's better than being stolen all the
time by vandals. And where are all these stolen peni going?! Never mind. We
don't want to know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">3. OLEG SHERSTYACHENKO</span></h3>
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A video posted by ᎢᎻᎬ ONᎬ (@olegcricket) on <time datetime="2016-04-12T11:12:00+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Apr 12, 2016 at 4:12am PDT</time></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://mashable.com/2016/04/21/rooftopping-dubai-hoverboard/#uEuAi7uFCsqx" target="_blank">Russian daredevil OlegSherstyachenko</a>, aka Oleg Cricket, recently tested his hoverboard skills on the
edge of the MBK Tower in Dubai. He posted a short video showing himself
hoverboarding on the edge of the 656 foot skyscraper, only inches from the
edge. Our only explantation for this is that he is indeed a ninja, and is a
true man without fear. He claims there's a longer video coming, we can't wait
to see it! <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Oleg Cricket, YOU'VE GOT THE POWER.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">It was the <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/04/21/queen-elizabeth-birthday-photos/#mim3ENm6CkqK" target="_blank">Queen's 90th birthday</a>
this week, and for that alone she deserves to be awarded ninja of the week. Not only has this
amazing woman lived 9 decades, she's still the royal head of England! We
only hope we can still feed ourselves and go to the bathroom on our own at 90,
let alone run a kingdom. Happy Birthday, Queen Elizabeth II!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">This week's Ninja of the Week was
an easy choice. We want to pay tribute to a man who changed music forever -
<a href="http://mashable.com/2016/04/21/prince-dies-obituary/?utm_cid=hp-hh-sec#OaON83OMCiqR" target="_blank">Prince</a>. He was an incredible songwriter, performer, and human. For a brief
time, he was actually nameless - he went by a symbol only! We honor the purple
one by making him #1 this week. Thank you for all you've given us, Prince, you
were taken from us too soon, and the world will miss your genius.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7462726688612396751.post-5102806502046672562016-04-20T10:40:00.001-07:002016-04-20T10:40:12.458-07:00Office Tips for Spring CleaningDespite the current weather here in Southern California (heat wave, anyone?), it's spring, and you know what that means. No, I'm not talking about animals getting down with each other. It's time for spring cleaning!<br />
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No one likes to clean. Well, I suppose weird people do. But most of us don't. And when it comes to your office, we REALLY don't want to clean (and who has time for that anyway?!). But every so often, it's good to get rid of those dust bunnies and fish that old sandwich out from behind the desk that fell back there six months ago. We've got a few tips in case you need some motivation - or a way to prolong the inevitable.<br />
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As you progress through the year, your desk accumulates more and more crap. Paperwork you have no intention of finishing, your collection of action figures from all those superhero movies, 12 different coffee cups, each in a different stage of mold. Spring is a great time to get rid of all this stuff, and start over with a clean desk, which leaves room for new paperwork, and that Star Wars scene you've been dying to set up with your new Rey action figure. And make sure you clean out your drawers too, there's bound to be stuff in there you no longer use or need, and it's the perfect opportunity to take stock of things you're out of. You know, because you took half of the items home for your own desk...<br />
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YOUR COMPUTER</h3>
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Your computer gets cluttered too. There are plenty of files on there you no longer need, things you can move to an external disc, emails from your boss you can archive, and (if you're Jett) there might be some *ahem* NSFW photos you might want to get rid of. Using a program like <a href="https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner" target="_blank">CCleaner</a> helps you get rid of the junk that slows your computer down, and a clean computer is a happy computer.<br />
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THE BREAKROOM</h3>
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Yeah, we know. The breakroom shouldn't be your responsibility. After all, why should you have to clean up after Steve from accounting, or Paula from Human Resources? But this might be a good time to check the fridge and freezer for your own forgotten food items. Remember that cottage cheese you bought when you were on that health kick? Or the potato salad you got last summer and meant to eat? If everyone in the office claims their own undead items, we'll bet the shelves will be empty again, and ready for your mother-in-law's tuna casserole that she insisted you take to work.<br />
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YOUR CUBICLE</h3>
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Once you've cleaned out your desk, you should give your cubicle a once over. I'm sure the dirt that's accumulated in the corners and behind the desk would fill the Grand Canyon. And do you really need 17 photos of Melissa Benoist as Supergirl pinned to the wall (I hear ya)? Removing the clutter and dirt from your personal space at work can do wonders for your productivity, and might even get you promoted (no promises though)!<br />
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YOUR MIND</h3>
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This one is the most important. Spring is a good time to let go of all the things you've been carrying around in your brain. That promotion that snuck past you. The time Sally from Marketing made you look bad at that meeting (you weren't sleeping, just imagining what she was describing!). You need to let it all go and start fresh. It doesn't do you any good to hold grudges or worry about things that have already happened. Learn and move forward. <br />
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Unless it's something Jett did. Then you should totally plot your ninja revenge.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com