Monthly Archives: September 2007

Shock Doctrine

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 from this writing was that hope and cheer are the results … Continue reading

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Nipples of Venus, take #1

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 Nipples Of Venus? By the title alone we’re all salaciously salivating … Continue reading

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Quote of the day: Betrand Russell

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

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Smoking on the streets

From São Paulo, Brazil. -c

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Washers and dryers

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, phases of mechanical progress. And washers and dryers are made by … Continue reading

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