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Entries from February 2006

Seriously?!

February 7th, 2006 · No Comments

Apparently, in order to get back at the Danes, the Iraninans are going to have a “Holocaust Cartoon” contest.
So, to recap:
The Danes publish 12 editorial cartoons that are degrading to Muslims.
Muslims all over Europe riot, burn stuff and kill people in response.
To show just how mean it is when the other kids make fun of [...]

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Zone of Disconnect

February 3rd, 2006 · No Comments

I’m having a battle of wills with the custodial staff of my building. Every day, I place my trash can next to my desk. Over the course of the day, I put trash in the trash can. Sometimes, it may just be a gum wrapper or a crumpled up piece of paper. Other days, it [...]

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Starting a new collection…

February 2nd, 2006 · No Comments

Old and busted: http://spawn.com/
New Hotness: http://www.toypresident.com/

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STOP

February 1st, 2006 · No Comments

Something about this struck a chord with me. STOP
I’m not sure why. STOP I mean, I’ve never even sent a telegram in my life. STOP Maybe it just further signals how far removed I am from my grandparents’ generation. STOP. I mean, My grandfather was born in 1905. STOP More than 100 years ago. STOP [...]

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Let’s be fair…

February 1st, 2006 · No Comments

Dear Muhammad Abu Tir,
“Just be fair with us,” hmmm?
That’s a reasonable request. So, let’s delve into it a little bit, shall we? First, we’ll have to get on the same page about the definition of, “fair.” As I read through the rest of your open letter to the West, I get the sense that you [...]

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