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] A linguist from the University of Pittsburgh has
] published a scholarly paper deconstructing and
] deciphering the word "dude," contending it is much more
] than a catchall for lazy, inarticulate surfers, skaters,
] slackers and teenagers.

Dude.

CNN.com - Dude -- professor studies 'dude' - Dec 8, 2004

] If anyone has a right to complain about buggy Microsoft
] products, it's Ron Markezich, the software maker's chief
] information officer.
...
] In a recent interview with CNET News.com in San
] Francisco, Markezich spoke about what's new in
] Microsoft's data center, how offshore outsourcing won't
] grow significantly, and why you won't find a Linux or
] Oracle application in his data center. We didn't ask him
] his least favorite question, "What keeps you up at
] night?" Markezich told a panel of Silicon Valley techies
] recently that he sleeps just fine, thank you very much.
] ...
]] Do you use any Linux?
] As a policy, I don't run anything that competes with
] Microsoft. My goal is to make sure Microsoft products are
] the best products in the world. It's an easy choice for
] me, in that sense--to run Microsoft technology. We don't
] run Unix. We don't run Linux. We don't run Oracle. We're
] 100 percent Windows, SQL Server.

What a masochist. It's a shame he doesn't do a better job.

Microsoft's alpha tester | Newsmakers | CNET News.com

] THIS IS A SERIOUS AUCTION! THE WINNING BIDDER WILL
] RECIEVE THIS PHYSICAL ITEM!! EBAY PLEASE DO NOT PULL THIS
] AUCTION OFF, IT NOT A HOAX OR A JOKE OF ANY SORT, A
] GENUINE ITEM!!! THIS IS A PAYPAL AUCTION ONLY!!! PAYMENT
] MUST BE RECIEVED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE! NO
] EXCEPTIONS!! NO BIDDERS WITH A ZERO FEEDBACK RATING!!
]
] You are viewing an extroidinary out of this world item!!
] I made this sandwich 10 years ago, when I took a bite out
] of it, I saw a face looking up at me, It was Virgin Mary
] starring back at me, I was in total shock, I would like
] to point out there is no mold or disingration, The item
] has not been preserved or anything, It has been keep in a
] plastic case, not a special one that seals out air or
] potiental mold or bacteria, it is like a miracle, It has
] just preserved itself which in itself I consider a
] miracle, people ask me if I have had blessings since she
] has been in my home, I do feel I have, I have won $70,000
] (total) on different occasions at the casino near by my
] house, I can show the recipts to the high bidder if they
] are interested, I would like all people to know that I do
] believe that this is the Virgin Mary Mother Of God, That
] is my solem belief, but you are free to believe that she
] is whomever you like, I am not scamming anyone, I would
] like all potinetal bidders to know that this has gained
] alot of attention from media personell around the
] country, On Tuesday November 16, 2004 the Miami Herald
] will feature a story in thier paper on this phenomon,
] Also Today which is November 15, 2004 The story of The
] Virgin Mary In The Grilled Cheese will be aired on
] Channel 4 News here in South Florida, The story has been
] told nationwide on radio stations ect. I also would like
] all onlookers to understand why I am choosing to keep the
] high bidders ID private, I listed this once before and
] had all kinds of emails some were nice and funny comments
] but many were cruel intended, and vindictive, I ignored
] them but, I do not wish to subject potiental buyers to
] this form of invasion, The last time this was listed
] there were over 80,000 viewers, Like I said I recieved
] alot of emails that were down right cruel intended, I do
] not care I will not read them anyhow, but you should not
] waste your time being vindictive, I am asking that only
] serious questions about the item be emailed to me, not
] jokes or ridiclous comments, If you have a genuine
] question please do feel free to email, I am not scamming
] anyone I am selling this item proivided that there is a
] serious bid with a payment, SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY! DO NOT
] BID IF YOU INTEND TO RETRACT THE BID OR FOOL AROUND,
] THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS AUCTION!! I AM STARTING IT
] OUT AT THE BOTTOM LINE PRICE THAT I INTEND TO SELL THIS
] ITEM FOR!!

eBay item - Virgin Mary In Grilled Cheese NOT A HOAX ! LOOK & SEE !

] TAIPEI, Taiwan - A man leaped into a lion’s den at the
] Taipei Zoo on Wednesday to try to convert the king of
] beasts to Christianity, but was bitten in the leg for his
] efforts.

The king of kings.

MSNBC - Man tries to convert lions to Jesus, gets bitten

This is so wrong yet funny. Who let their kids be part of this?

2004's Scariest Halloween Costumes

THERE'S grim news for people who worry that if something can go wrong, it will go wrong. A new mathematical formula has proved Murphy's Law really does strike at the worst possible time.

NEWS.com.au | How you can break Murphy's Law (October 8, 2004)

So, we live in a country where everyday, people break their backs to further the profits and political interests of a corporate structure that hates individual rights, yet demands that its own structure be treated as an individual in the eyes of the law. Sounds a bit fishy to me.

On the subject of Kerry's tax on those in the 200k or over tax bracket. Bush claims this is a bad idea because many small businesses file their business taxes personally and a tax such as this would hinder small businesses abilities to grow. Kerry dodges that issue to try to make the small taxpayer feel that he will only tax millionaires. Well, there's an 800,000 dollar difference between 200,000 dollars and a millionaire. There are two solutions available, but neither of these two jokers care to explore this.

Solution 1: Make the millionaire's tax only apply to millionaires. That seems logical enough.

Solution 2: Correct the situations that make it more beneficial for a business owner to file their taxes personally. Then, allow small business to recieve a tax cut while forcing those making over $200,000 to contribute to the greatness of America that allow them to rise to wealth.

On the subject of healthcare. Let's take a nasty look at things. The liberals believe we all deserve healthcare, but we had 8 years of this philosophy under Clinton and I still have no benefits. The conservatives wonder who the hell will fund such an undertaking and they point to the socialized medicine of canada, what with waiting lists and other such nonsense. This makes me think a bit. If it's a given that socialized healthcare would create breadlines at the doctor's offices and ER's of America, then there is a moot point being valued by the conservatives (of which I count myself a member, proudly). If socialized medicine would create these pill-lines, then so would the reality of every american working hard to get benefits. Even if everyone worked hard enough to pay cash for all healthcare needs, there would still be these pill-lines. It could be the fact that our society NEEDS a certain amount of "expendable poor" that will never recieve healthcare, no matter what, in order to meet the needs of the priviledged many. Sorry, but we cannot take care of everyone. The recent revelation of flu-shot vaccine shortages underscores (but does not stand as sufficient proof) of this very problem. I hear that the suggestion is that we save these limited supplies for infants and the elderly. That's nice, but, if I may show a tinge of heartlessness, let's forget about the elderly and infants for a minute. They do less for our society than any other demographic. I will take the flu vaccine, I have at least 50 more years of living to do, I have a job that needs me there and I have people who would miss me numbering upwards of 50 (three on memestreams.net). Granted, there are about twice as many people who would fancy me dead, but we must prioritize, here. ... [ Read More (0.3k in body) ]

Kill Your Brain!

For those of you who don't know, "Rainbow" was a credible childrens TV show from the 70's and 80's. This clip was actually broadcast and watched by millions of youngsters (maybe).

Sometimes censors don't read inbetween the lines.

Rainbow - Twangers Clip - TV Episode - innuendo Script with Zippy Bungle George Geoffrey

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