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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Was It Something I Read?
An essay worth reading in this week’s New York Times Book Review by Rachel Donadio. In brief, she writes about how people’s literary tastes can be a deal-breaker when it comes to romance. She writes: We’ve all been there. Or some … Continue reading
Wal-Mart: Not the Root of All Evil, Just One of the Branches.
Those who think that Sam Walton’s spawn needs to be taken down a peg or two will no doubt be heartened by the news of a recent court ruling stating that Georgia native Charles Smith should be allowed to continue … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Two Minutes' Hate
Tagged Charles Smith, lawsuits, legal issues, Wal-Mart, Wal-Qaeda, Walocaust
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The smartCar: This Car Ain’t Big Enough For the Both of Us
When Gary Numan sang, “Here in my car, I feel safest of all,” he probably wasn’t singing about the smartCar. This reeeeeeeeeeeeealy tiny jalopy has been available for years in Europe, and it’s finally getting a full roll-out on these … Continue reading
Nicholson Baker: Human Smoke
Nicholson Baker’s latest offering, Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization traces the devolution of humanity and human nature as weaponry and tactics evolve. War has never been civilized business, but Baker shows the dizzying … Continue reading
Stations of the Cross (Driving with Grandpa)
My grandfather was a bit old-fashioned, and we’d get reminders once in a while, like when he met my friend Phil. “So, Bill. What’s your last name?” “Yurchuk.” “Bill Deerchuck. What kinda name is that?” “Oh, it’s Russian.” “You don’t LOOK Russian.” … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Re-Make/Re-Model
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Nigerian Letter, Part 2
Another letter, sent after the one below: Mr. Wetauba, It is with great and sincere regret that I read this missive on the loss of your dear client. It is with further regret, however, that I must decline your … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Re-Make/Re-Model, Two Minutes' Hate
Tagged 419 Scams, creative writing, Nigerian Letters, Spam
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Nigerian Letter, Part 1
I use Hotmail, the filtering on which is generally halfway decent. That’s a good thing, usually, but one side effect is that I don’t get those Nigerian letters anymore. If you’ve ever taken a class, or read a book, on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Re-Make/Re-Model, Two Minutes' Hate
Tagged 419 Scams, creative writing, Nigerian Letters, Spam
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Kiss My @$$, I’m Irish.
I really don’t like Saint Patrick’s Day. There, I said it, I feel better. And I’m Irish. Which is probably one reason I don’t like Saint Patrick’s Day. Maybe it’s the hundreds of people wearing shirts, buttons, badges, hats, glasses, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Two Minutes' Hate
Tagged Dubliners, Guinness, Pogues, rants, Saint Patrick's Day
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Apples To Apples
Mike Doughty, Golden Delicious. ATO Records. Anyone that’s been in “the business” long enough, whether it’s music, art, literature, or anything else creative, gets it sooner or later: someone’s going to tell them, either face to face or in print, … Continue reading