Monthly Archives: April 2009

I’m joining the NRA

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

Bumper sticker on red Volvo outside my apartment: “If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will be able to defend themselves from zombies.” Think about it.

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That’s it, I’ve had it.

Posted on April 26, 2009 by

Swine flu, avian flu, hantavirus, bubonic plague, Nipah virus, Mad Cow, brucellosis, anthrax, psittacosis, rabies, Q-fever, monkeypox, cowpox, Marburg virus, Ebola, and on, and on, and on… Look, enough is enough. I’m dead tired of these diseases transmitted by animals, … Continue reading →

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Overcast Sunday Morning Music Club

Posted on April 26, 2009 by
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Crush ‘em Back, Fletch (plus the rest of ya)

Posted on April 24, 2009 by

After reading Fletch’s last post, I realized I would need something incredibly fun to do this weekend to dispel the thick fog of gloom that had descended over my soul (my very soul!).  I figure the rest of you guys … Continue reading →

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Brain… hurts…

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

So, my employer says to me yesterday, “Heh, guess not all the banks are doing well,” referring to Morgan Stanley’s poor earnings announcement and comparing it to that of Citi’s positive reports. “Heh,” indeed. Turns out that Paul Krugman had … Continue reading →

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Coward Bozo

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

The entire argument from the right these days is non sequitur, or worse.  I’m not even sure how to write this post.  In a sane dialogue, there is something to latch onto, something to refute, negate, or–towards the petty side … Continue reading →

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double booked

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

well, the economic crunch of United Air has started trends of no food on flights, charging for the first piece of checked luggage, and now, they’re doing the unthinkable- charging folks that spill over from one seat to the next … Continue reading →

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first time fraud victim

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

I bought tickets on fandango a couple months ago- reputable service and a good way to get advance tickets.  As I checked out, fandango asked me in their infinite kindness if I wanted a discount on my next purchase.  I … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night/Sunday Morning Music Club

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

Nina Simone is Hard Core.

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Bye, Ravi.

Posted on April 12, 2009 by

A good man has died. I generally don’t like it when people spend their eulogies talking about themselves. But I didn’t know Ravi Malla well, and so I don’t feel I have much of a choice. I didn’t know Ravi … Continue reading →

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