Category Archives: The Way The World Works

Explain to me why the world isn’t crazy. Please?

Posted on June 22, 2007 by lackhead

From Slate, an article about a sexual assault case where the words rape, assault, victim, and even “sexual assault kit” have been banned from being used in front of the jury. Also, Darth Cheney asserts that he isn’t part of … Continue reading →

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Aseptic Packaging and Recycling

Posted on April 24, 2007 by lackhead

Today’s random tangent: aseptic packaging. Aseptic packaging are those boxes that you buy liquid foods in, such as juices, soy milk, tasty chai goodness, soups, etc. Aseptic packaging is actually an entire process, where the food is flash pasteurized and … Continue reading →

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Grind

Posted on April 18, 2007 by lackhead

There is a melange of thoughts and feelings swirling in my head today, with an overtone of coherent post somewhere mixed in, but I’m not positive if I’ll be able to weave those threads together to form something tangible. Well, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the morning: Lewis Lapham on actions and consequences

Posted on April 13, 2007 by lackhead

This comes from the brilliant and eloquent Lewis Lapham from his latest essay in Harper’s Magazine. The essay is called Time Travel and is one part homage to the late historian and social commentator Arthur Schlesinger, and one part wistful … Continue reading →

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Penis

Posted on April 3, 2007 by lackhead

Caught your attention, didn’t I? I’m not just trying to be shocking or funny, but penises and their female counterparts are important. Or more apropos to this post, the fear of even talking about sex and genitalia is important. Why … Continue reading →

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