Jan 2008
Life's A Bitch. Then You Die
Thursday, January 31, 2008 Filed in: People
Life is a bitch. Then you die. I don't mean to upset
anyone, but face the facts. That is what happens.
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Charmin Lessons
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Filed in: Events
Who teaches us how to go to the bathroom? Usually,
our parents, right? Where did they learn?
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The Computer In Your Pocket
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Filed in: Things
Dick Tracy had a radio phone in his watch. These
days, cell phones are much more like a computer in
the pocket than a phone. Read
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Do Looks Kill?
Monday, January 28, 2008 Filed in: People
Everyone has received a share of 'stink eye.' Like
Mammy Yokum, some of us believe that looks are evil
and can kill. Read More...
Politics And Business As Usual
Friday, January 25, 2008 Filed in: Media
I'm not a media or news junkie, but I have my days.
The news from modern media has become more
entertaining than informative. Read
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A Lesson In Economics
Thursday, January 24, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
How do we know when the economy is really on the
fritz and in need of a fix? Politicians use it as an
issue to get elected. Read
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What Goes Up, Comes Down. Mostly
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Filed in: Events
Alright, the stock market is on another scary roller
coaster ride. The problem has to do with the ups and
downs. There's too many downs. Read
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What Would Martin Luther King Think?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Filed in: People
The Democratic presidential candidate who is black
sniped at the presidential candidate who is a woman.
What would King think? Read
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Goodbye, So Long, Farewell Yahoo
Monday, January 21, 2008 Filed in: Media
It's the end of an era. The popular Yahoo web site
and search engine is in pain and economic distress.
Why? Read
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The 40-Hour Laptop Battery
Friday, January 18, 2008 Filed in: Media
Computer notebook and laptop batteries last anywhere
from three hours to five or six hours. What of the
future? Multiply times 10. Read
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The Apple Logo
Thursday, January 17, 2008 Filed in: Things
Does a product or business logo mean anything
important? Does it have a voice? If so, what does
that 'voice' say? Read
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Breast Milk Without The Breast
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
This is an idea whose time has come. Breast milk
without the breast. Or, has it? Is there no value in
the nipple and sucking? Read
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Ask A Jihadist
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
Ask Oprah. Ask Dr. Phil. Ask whoever runs Dear Abby
and Ask Ann Landers. All popular asking locations.
Now it's Ask a Jihadist. Read
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Getting Ready For The Ice Bowl
Monday, January 14, 2008 Filed in: Media
The New York Giants and Eli Mannings screwed up my
weekend. Again. Dumping the Cowboys means hello Ice
Bowl. Read
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Global Warming
Friday, January 11, 2008 Filed in: Events
There is no longer any doubt that the changes in
world weather are caused by global warming. What's my
scientific proof? My car.
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Does Your Doctor Make Mouse Calls?
Thursday, January 10, 2008 Filed in: People
My wife has a couple of doctors. I have a doctor. We
each utilize the service of the same dentist. We do
our own mouse calls. Read
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Violent Movies Reduce Crime
Wednesday, January 09, 2008 Filed in: Media
Add this one to the Ridiculous As Hell department. A
new study says that violent movies reduce crime. It's
the flypaper effect. Read
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Should Election Polls Be Banned?
Tuesday, January 08, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
Polls, such as those used to predict winners and
losers in political races, should be banned. Let's
poll after the fact. Read
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Wasting Time
Monday, January 07, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
Does your personal computer make you productive and
efficient? Or, has it also helped you find new ways
to waste time? Read
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When Writers Strike
Friday, January 04, 2008 Filed in: Media
Members of the Writer's Guild of America are on
strike. That's why there are no fresh television
shows. Is that so bad? Read
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Aunt Edna's Pumpkin Pies
Thursday, January 03, 2008 Filed in: People
I like pumpkin pie. My wife makes the best pumpkin
pie ever. She's not so hot on chicken, but her pies
are better than aunt Edna's. Read
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The Tinker Gene
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 Filed in: People
Genes being what they are, it may be that we inherit
more from our parents than we realize. among others,
I inherited the tinker gene. Read
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Death Comes In Threes
Tuesday, January 01, 2008 Filed in: Things
An old saying says, "Death comes in threes."
If you wait long enough, look around hard enough,
then it's probably true. Read More...
