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buckswope

puzzle.

Feb 28, 2005 17:46

Every day at work, I do the Newday.com crossword puzzle. On average, I finish each puzzle in about 7 to 8 minutes. This is without checks or cheating. My best time was 4 minutes and 21 seconds. That was, until today, when I destroyed my old record by nearly a minute. The bar has been set at 3 minutes 27 seconds. I doubt I'll ever beat that ( Read more... )

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. vengeance_is_me February 28 2005, 19:49:56 UTC

i saw this kid get pinned in 10 seconds during an actual match. man, i bet he doesn't wanna shave any time off his record.

Re: . buckswope March 1 2005, 08:49:56 UTC

in my very first varsity wrestling match, i got pinned in 21 seconds.

speaking of which... bcuz March 1 2005, 01:27:45 UTC

hey mr. copywriter....

do you have any steps you take when you write material?

yeah... i basically gotta start creating copy which I hate only because you basically have to lie to people about how good a product is.

yeah... doing the research w/ the 6 basic human needs and psychology and blah blah blah... no wonder why i havent really sat down and watch television for more than 10 minutes.

got any pointers? or some links to lead me into that direction?

Re: speaking of which... buckswope March 1 2005, 08:53:38 UTC

find an angle that you're going to approach it with before you ever write. then rule number 1 in writing copy is to write using a speaking voice. meaning, it shouldn't read like an essay, but as if you're talking to someone. then, you have to imagine who you are talking to and talk to that ONE person. if you talk to more than just one person, just as with any crowd, only a few will listen. don't spend too much time talking about product. talk about the person. why they need it. why they WANT it. ask questions. dont' use puns. keep the sentences short. keep the words simple. wrap it up nicely.

that's it!

that sounds... nur0nx March 1 2005, 03:14:44 UTC

(gangsta voice)

like a challenge to me son!

now. just sit tight and i'll be back soon with my time, aight? don't worry i won't be long... 2mins or so i'm thinking.

Re: that sounds... buckswope March 1 2005, 08:54:33 UTC

good luck buddy... and no using the "check" or "reveal" options... heheh

Re: that sounds... nur0nx March 1 2005, 14:59:04 UTC

awww man!

i thought we was playing by street rules?!? i.e. anything goes.

in that case... you da fucken man, but as my 'hoods philosophy is when you can't beat someone @ something ... "go on, have a fight. see who's the toughest" :)

i was checking out some UFC action, and on the real, i wanna get my fight on.

Re: that sounds... nur0nx March 1 2005, 14:59:56 UTC

and by "get my fight on", i meant that in general, i dont wanna fight you bro... (just in case)

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recovering crossword addict buntis_nanaman March 1 2005, 19:14:33 UTC

michael just showed me that site cause he knows how addicted i am to crosswords. i used to do the NY times one every day but i had to stop b/c i felt so stupid since i could never finish one.

these newsday ones are much easier. =)

viictorious April 21 2005, 18:21:56 UTC

i've never finished a crossword puzzle without help or unless its on the back of a cereal box.. but I keep trying.

Anthony bought me one of those handhelds with 1000+ NY times crossword puzzles.. for my last bday, its my favorite thing..