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I'm a great believer in unintended consequences

acro — Wed, 16 May 2007 02:06:53 -0800

The Engineer's Plot To The Brink of Eternity The League of Gentlemen Goodbye Mrs Ant Black Power A is For Atom

Lou Rawls dies at 72

SeeAych4 — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 23:00:38 -0800

Lou Rawls dies You'll never find... A "velvety baritone" like Lou Rawls, who died Friday of lung cancer at Cedars-Sinai in LA. He moved with his mother from Chicago in the 1950s, was a friend of Sam Cooke, and sang the National Anthem at Game 2 of the 2005 World Series in Chicago. Rawls sang with Sam Cooke, was awarded three Grammys, sold one platinum and five gold albums. He said: There are no limits to music, so why should I limit myself?"

What have you told your children about Muhammad Ali?

spicynuts — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 14:08:55 -0800

What have you told your children about Muhammad Ali? "I was frequently left with tingling all over because I had been in the presence of such a great man and still humbled by his compassion, tolerance and understanding." Inspired by this weekend's airing by ESPN Classic of most of Tyson's fights, I started thinking about the difference between these two men. Ali obviously transcended his sport and has become more than just a boxer while Tyson is clearly a lost and troubled soul. And yet Tyson's story still inspires reflection. Nietzche's statement that "What someone is, begins to be revealed when his talent abates, when he stops showing us what he can do" is perfectly illustrated by the twilight years of these two legendary boxers.

Coke tux

srboisvert — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 12:37:02 -0800

Coke Tux. Yeah, I made my prom tux out of coke cans... because I'm just that cool...

The Wrong War & Exit Strategy:Civil War & News From Kirkuk

y2karl — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 08:17:57 -0800

A distinction between “old” and “new” wars is vital. “Old wars” are wars between states where the aim is the military capture of territory and the decisive encounter is battle between armed forces. “New wars”, in contrast, take place in the context of failing states. They are wars fought by networks of state and non-state actors, where battles are rare and violence is directed mainly against civilians, and which are characterised by a new type of political economy that combines extremist politics and criminality... I argue in this article that the United States viewed its invasion of Iraq as an updated version of “old war” that made use of new technology. The US failure to understand the reality on the ground in Iraq and the tendency to impose its own view of what war should be like is immensely dangerous and carries the risk of being self-perpetuating. It does not have to be this way.
Iraq: the wrong war - Mary Kaldor writes of what was happening in pre-invasion Iraq, what happened thereafter and what the alternatives were. Well, there is always Exit strategy: Civil war. And on that, note this: Kurdish Officials Sanction Abductions in Kirkuk--a city from which, I am afraid, we will hear more and more as time goes by.

Iran

halekon — Wed, 18 May 2005 20:38:32 -0800

Elections in Iran Iran Scan is an English-language blog covering the election in Iran. One of my favorite lines... "As the Iranian elections begin to look more and more like California's recent gubernatorial elections, one wonders whether these elections will similarly be more about the candidates persona as opposed to their policy."

The Haunted Nintendo

AMWKE — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:31:01 -0800

The Haunted Nintendo "On one occasion, the arrow icon moved down to the 2 player icon without me touching the controller..."

How do you spell 'asshat'

growabrain — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:50:09 -0800

Somebody has some serious issues with foreign policy

404's 4 U

daHIFI — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 15:49:28 -0800

404 Research Lab . Not that I'm sorry for the double post, but I was inspired by this 404 and went searching for some more. Some of them are funny, some let you play games, some are just creepy. What's everyone else's favorites?

Use of AbsorbShun natural powder in any quantity may cause temporary tenderness and micro abrasions to the genital area.

amber_dale — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:06:57 -0800

A Natural Solution for a Tighter Vagina Dry sex is extremely popular in Africa due to the sensation of tightness and additional friction it provides, despite the fact that it is associated with higher rates of HIV transmission. But if you don't have access to mutendo wegudo (soil with baboon urine), Scott and Cynthia Koss have the product for you.

The Temple of Hayah

ba — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:21:53 -0800

The Temple of Hayah: a religion that renders its followers immune to the any laws other than the Ten Commandments. Followers need not pay taxes. But TOH is mad at Wikipedia because Wikipedia hate-crimed TOH. So TOH suggests that you tip off the FBI.

20 Years of Christmas

miss lynnster — Thu, 23 Dec 2004 01:48:33 -0800

20 Years of Christmas
Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goulet (for $12 each)

Thoughts on Arab Satellite Television, Pan-Arabism, and Freedom of Expression.

y2karl — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 11:02:36 -0800

Today I would like to share with you some personal experiences in my encounter with Arab satellites both as a contributor to their programs, as their victim sometimes, and also hopefully sometimes as their interlocutor. Let me say a few words--a background--about why Arab satellites have done probably for the Arab world more than any organized critical movement could have done, in opening up the public space, in giving Arab citizens a newly found opportunity to assert themselves. Thoughts on Arab Satellite Television, Pan-Arabism, and Freedom of Expression By Saad Eddin Ibrahim, from the very interesting Fall/Winter Edition of Transnational Broadcasting Studies Journal--Covering Satellite Television in the Arab and Islamic Worlds--both via the very interesting Abu Aardvark.

ALS

Cancergiggles — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 02:29:46 -0800

Think you've got a problem? Then discover how you should pick your nose with a fish fork. Some guys really don't get all the luck. Not when they bleed to death from eating blueberries.

Homosexual agenda v. Christian soldiers

hipnerd — Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:01:46 -0800

High-school bans traditional crossdressing day because parents complained it was part of the "homosexual agenda." It's replacement? The manly "Camo Day" complete with military fatigues and combat boots. No word on whether there is a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Suprising steroid use

Lizc — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 15:02:20 -0800

Athletes... Steroids... blah blah blah.. Only this time it's the pigeons. Poor birds.

Peace, not gays most important

KirkJobSluder — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 06:03:35 -0800

Liberal Christian groups start a poll war challenging the evangelicals claim to the Christian vote publishing findings that the war and poverty were more important moral issues voters than Iraq. Other views at The Washington Post (subscription required), and The Catholic News

A happier election story

donfactor — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 05:40:43 -0800

A happier election story for some of us anyway

Ouch

adampsyche — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 12:03:32 -0800

Appropriate response when the town of Luxembourg doesn't let you open up a store in the middle of town? [kinda nsfw, and rather disturbing]

Amateur Political Multimedia

copacetix — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 20:09:19 -0800

This is the first presidential election where the power of personal computers have been put to use by large numbers of amateurs to create their own ads, cartoons, and multimedia political statements. Some are ridiculous, some are inventive, and some are well, amateurish, but they are all done by people trying to express their political views in a way that may seem to make more of a difference then by casting a ballot. I know that the links I've posted are anti-bush slanted, but to be honest they are easier to find...

LOTRRemix

srboisvert — Sat, 25 Sep 2004 06:48:31 -0800

Lord of Rings Flatulence Mashup. [NSF mature people] [wmv 53 seconds]

Oh boy!

Bag Man — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 21:21:14 -0800

Half the man he used to be or Copper John can't go to the john anymore.

Free smokes!

asok — Mon, 30 Aug 2004 03:02:52 -0800

Breathing could cost you your health. If the *best* quality air in a UK city is equivalent to smoking 10 fags a (24 hour) day, are we all going to end up like the people in the anti-smoking adverts?

The Butterfly Guy Effect

strangeleftydoublethink — Fri, 27 Aug 2004 17:00:42 -0800

Swimming Suits, Motor Boats, Sheet Music, Auto Parts, Movies and Music, Online Maps. Looks like the Butterfly Guy has a plan.

ProbabilityXLS

srboisvert — Sun, 11 Jul 2004 05:00:26 -0800

The History of Probability - Excel Version Huge detailed timeline. [via Roll the Bones]