Archive for September, 2007

Shock Doctrine

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 Posted in Politco Schmolitico, The Way The World Works | 5 Comments »

The other day I was stumbling through Salon.com's site as I normally do and happened upon a touching essay by Garrison Keillor. The profound message that I took away ... Read more..

Nipples of Venus, take #1

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007 Posted in Stuff I Ingest | 2 Comments »

For my latest act of culinary craziness, ladies and gentlemen, I decided to delve into something a bit over my head. But how could anyone refuse the allure of ... Read more..

Quote of the day: Betrand Russell

Thursday, September 20th, 2007 Posted in Wordswordswords | No Comments »

The fundamental cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt. -- Bertrand Russell Read more..

Smoking on the streets

Thursday, September 20th, 2007 Posted in Photos | No Comments »

From São Paulo, Brazil. -c Read more..

Washers and dryers

Monday, September 17th, 2007 Posted in The Way The World Works | 2 Comments »

Why is it that the knobs on washing machines can only be turned clockwise, while the knobs on dryers work in both directions? They both control a timed countdown, ... Read more..