Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Dark Ages

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

International Herald Tribune: YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon: Pope Benedict XVI said before he landed here Tuesday, on his first leg of a trip to Africa, that condoms were not the answer in the continent’s fight against H.I.V., his first explicit statement on … Continue reading →

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The Skinny One

Posted on March 16, 2009 by

Fascinating remembrance of Gene Siskel by Roger Ebert from about a month ago. I often wonder what things would look like for the two of them if Siskel was still alive (and Ebert could still talk). I have to figure … Continue reading →

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Thursday Night/Friday Morning Music Club

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

Aaaaaagh!!! I can’t wait any more!!! Zack found this gem earlier this week, and I’ve been trying to be patient and wait until the normal weekend Music Club convenes, but I can’t stand it any longer. This might be the … Continue reading →

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Null Set

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

If this post existed, you would be reading it. As it doesn’t, you’re not. You’ll thank me later.

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A pair of pliers and a blowtorch

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Before you get into a tizzy over what I say next, let me point out that, yes, of course I love Jon Stewart. So calm down. But every time someone calls me up breathlessly telling me that I absolutely MUST … Continue reading →

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You cannot be serious

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Boston Globe: The federal agency that insures bank deposits, which is asking for emergency powers to borrow up to $500 billion to take over failed banks, is facing a potential major shortfall in part because it collected no insurance premiums … Continue reading →

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RIP, Bouki

Posted on March 9, 2009 by

He wasn’t exactly a people person, but not everyone can be a social butterfly. I’ll miss his insistent (food! now!) squeaks. You’ve got these little guys who are wholly reliant on you, so it makes you feel impotent when they’re … Continue reading →

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Part 20: Why I See Commies Everywhere

Posted on March 8, 2009 by

Lots of video linking going on around here lately. I can’t explain that, sometimes things just happen. JP wants in on the action… Part 20: Why I See Commies Everywhere By JP We practiced often, in first grade. Arepha never … Continue reading →

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I’m going for that “parasite chic” look

Posted on March 8, 2009 by

Turns out I have a 26% chance of getting a tapeworm. That seems high, but I thought all of my answers were very reasonable, so maybe it just turns out that everyone has a better chance than they realize of … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night/Sunday Morning Music Club

Posted on March 8, 2009 by

Singer from Blur/Gorillaz, Guitar/Keys from The Verve, Bassist from the Clash, and Fela Kuti’s drummer/musical director. Oh, and produced by Danger Mouse. Not bad.

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