February 2008
69 posts
5 Books That Can Actually Make You Stupider |... →
Reading brings to mind wisdom, the exchange of ideas and quiet contemplation. It does not bring to mind people who need help putting their pants on. These books change all of that.
“Detumescence is a fancy word for relaxation of the penis after orgasm, and is...”
– Sleep Jerk to Piss Shivers: 5 Body Mysteries Explained | Cracked.com
“As a science teacher, I often find myself defending evolution to both students...”
– Digg - Misperceptions meet state of the art in evolution research:
"My Ill-Conceived Jr. High Love Letter" by Patrick... →
The rest of the Star Wars Saga … er, Love Letter
The 10 Worst Products For Men Ever Created | The... →
While much as been said about the way advertisers have always hawked their products to women by playing on their insecurities, men have not been immune from similar pitches. While they may worry less about crow’s feet than ladies do, there are still some things that make men feel insecure. Hoping to capitalize on these insecurities, some downright wacky products have been sold. Here are the top 10...
“Google has made an announcement that could help hundreds of homeless people in...”
– Google Gives All SF Homeless Free Voicemail - KNTV-TV- msnbc.com
- Great! It’s a very convenient way to keep those hooking appointments and not miss calls from your meth dealer.
“Unfortunately sense went out the window a long time ago. It’s not about...”
– Digg - Patent reform coalition aims to abolish software patents
“My name is Ignacio Montoya. You asked for my ID to make a purchase. Prepare to...”
– Happy Ending: Apple Store Apologizes For Refusing Purchase Without ID
“Every Day With Rachael Ray magazine is on sale until Tuesday for 65% off. The...”
– Every Day With Rachael Ray Magazine - $6.30 for 1 Year - Spoofee Forums : Discuss Coupons, Deals, and More
- Well, now, I have to jump on that one!
CO-ED Magazine » The Most Anticipated Movies of... →
- Looks like there are some potentially good movies on the horizon. I’m looking forward to some of the sequels.
“In a radical change to its financial aid program, Stanford University will...”
– Stanford drops tuition for some students
Complaint #152
whitewhine:
“Why is Barnes and Noble not open? Not everyone has President’s Day off.” -Whine by Bonie Mattern
“Lufthansa (in German): “Ground, what is our start clearance time?” Ground (in...”
– Airline banter (via web-mastered)
“‘Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he...”
– Adrian Hayter’s Blog » Blog Archive » My favourite atheist quotes (via xstevemurphy)
- Hard to argue with Epicurus - mostly ‘cause he’s dead now. Wait! Did God have something to do with that?!
Complaint #154
whitewhine:
“The Bellagio doesnt have wireless in the hotel rooms. Lame.” -Whine by Adam DuVander, found here
Cat Sings When He Yawns - Check out the short... →
(via xstevemurphy)
“The title should have been: “66% of Americans are complete f***ing...”
– Digg - 2/3 of Americans think nanotech is morally unacceptable
WatchMS showcases Red Ring of Death Xbox 360 at expo | Reg Hardware
- Ouch - that’s embarassing. I think I’ll buy a PS3 - esp. since HD DVD is dead.
“Clearly, Christine, that is an emergency cup on the button, which you should...”
– Travel: United Flight Attendant Says Call Button Is For Emergencies Only
Customer Service: Bra Seller Tells Customer To Get... →
Oh no they di’nt! Yeah - they kinda did.
WatchRottweiler Vs. Kitty - CollegeHumor video
“Almost a decade ago, the federal government dropped $100 million for an...”
– You’ve Been Had! The Government Is Wasting Your Tax Dollars!: You’ve Been Had! | Your Tax Dollars | Reader’s Digest
“Perkins said he had noticed that the people who had been least comfortable with...”
– iTWire - From Windows to Linux - and back again
“This is what I got out of it.
1. The school wanted low overhead, so they move...”
– Digg - From Windows to Linux - and back again
“Florida attorney Jack Thompson has appeared on Fox News this morning as a...”
– Breaking: Jack Thompson Blames NIU Shooting On Video Games
Hand-wringing About American Culture - Are... →
Such, uh, lack of global awareness is the kind of thing that drives Susan Jacoby, author of “The Age of American Unreason,” up a wall. Ms. Jacoby is one of a number of writers with new books that bemoan the state of American culture.
so, u wantz marry her? « Lolcats ‘n’ Funny... →
It’s a very special Valentine’s Day picture post.
WatchBreak Dancing Moron Video
- Deserves everything he gets.
How to Fold a Towel Monkey - wikiHow →
- Wait! I thought they meant how to towel off a monk… oh, I see - never mind.
“According to a new study conducted by medical researchers, thirty-three percent...”
– Rolling Stone : According to New Study, Musicians Like to Sing About Drugs and Sex
- In other news, the sun shines, but only during day time and water is wet.
“When training has failed, one must turn to technological solutions to fix...”
– Me
Complaint #147
whitewhine:
“I really wish the vet would learn to pronounce my cat’s name correctly.” -Whine by Lamar Clarkson
- Yeah! And learn that “Pinky” is a BOY!
Feed Fatigue (Free Idea #2?)
web-mastered:
aaronwhite: After seven hours of sleepless internet surfing, I’ve uncovered a few great new blogs to add to my RSS reader. There is one major problem: Am I ever going to read them? When I open my feed-reader each morning, I have about 120 posts to sort through. Most of the time I spend just mashing the spacebar, as I scan the title and whip past the chaff, searching for the...