September 2008
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Michael Phelps At A Young Age
(Tip ‘o the tip to JP)
August 2008
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Hot Pockets Pepperoni Pizza Recalled →
Bachelors, code monkeys and gamers desperately seek alternative food sources, as the ready-to-eat, microwavable product has long satisfied the major food group requirements. Lean Pockets are being considered as a temporary, stop-gap measure until the crisis is resolved. A source close to one of the affected parties is quoted as saying: “What about vegetables? Vegetables? Fuck...
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'The American Promise' →
Democratic Presidential Nominee, U.S. Senator Barack Obama (Photo: Damon Winter/The New York Times) If you appreciate the power of words, read his acceptance speech.
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“Today, we face essentially the same choice we faced in 2000, though it may be...”
– Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, addressing the 2008 Democratic National Convention
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“Let me make this pledge to you right here and now. For every American who is...”
– Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee U.S. Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE), addressing the 2008 Democratic National Convention
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“They actually want us to reward them for the last eight years by giving them...”
– Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, addressing the 2008 Democratic National Convention
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“I have known and been friends with John McCain for almost 22 years, but every...”
– U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry (D-MA), addressing the 2008 Democratic National Convention
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How Does It Feel To Die? →
Not good. (via)
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Thank you, Pittsburgh! It was great sweeping you! So, what’s happened…? Oh, right. It’s almost September, and the Cubs are back at the MLB top of the heap. The NL Central lead keeps growing. The hits (and runs) keep coming (Swing away, Big Z!). And the pitching staff is throwing heat. No more dreaming, folks. This is real. Bring it on, Philly…
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Nick Veasey X-Ray Photography →
‘White Plains Hospital Bus Wrap’ Insects to apartment buildings, and anything in between. Much better detail at his site. Amazing stuff. (via)
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“…With an agenda like that, it makes sense that George Bush and John McCain...”
– U.S. Sen. Hillary R. Clinton (D-NY), addressing the 2008 Democratic National Convention
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“John McCain calls himself a maverick, but he votes with George Bush over 90...”
– U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. (D-PA), addressing the 2008 Democratic National Convention
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“…Wake up America! The insurance companies took over health care. Wake up...”
– U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), addressing the 2008 Democratic National Convention
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Food Porn Daily →
Hot. Moist. Flaky. Just how I like my porn food. (via)
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Olympic 'Branding': 1896-2012 →
Two favorites: Melbourne 1956 and Atlanta 1996
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Has To Be A Goof... But Isn't
Just can’t, in good conscience, add a link. The site’s menu is good for a chuckle, though:
A Versatile & Reusable Product
Environment: Plastic Wins
Paper Bags & Climate Change
Paper Bags In Landfills
Paper Bags Cost More
Roaches Love Paper Bags
and more…
Huh? Visit these folks instead.
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'Yeah, And Donkeys And Elephants Might Fly Out Of...
Image from New York Magazine ‘2008 Summer Guide’. (via)
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Yellowpagesgoesgreen.org →
Opt out of receiving a phone book, yellow pages or white. Phone book? Seriously, when was the last time you opened a phone book to search for a number? (via)
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Gee, Your Underpants Smell Terrific
Lemon-freshened Borax. Lemon-scented Pledge. Lemon-scented fabric…?
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'Chicken Poop' →
You put this on your dry, chapped lips. Right. (via)
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Reclaim Your Time: 20 Great Ways To Find More Free... →
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“The United States has more musicians in its military band than it has diplomats.”
– Nicholas D. Kristof, from his NY Times Op-Ed column ‘Make Diplomacy, Not War’
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The 'Amazing' Shit Box →
You can take it with you. (via)
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“Whatever you are, be a good one.”
– Abraham Lincoln
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Merit Badges For Real-World Skills →
(via)
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'B-R-E-T(T), BRETT!' →
Favre sent packing to New York. Our long, 24-hour sports news cycle nightmare is over. Or has it just begun…?
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“I asked Barack Obama what he wanted for his birthday. He said, “Indiana,...”
– Sen. John Kerry, introducing Obama at a Boston fundraiser on Monday, August 4, the candidate’s 47th birthday