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by Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC) Greek philosopher
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The Amazing Race 10 – Episode 2 Recap
The Amazing Race – Season 10 – Episode 2 Right off the bat, I miss The Hippies from last season. Those two appreciated the culture and history of every town they visited. This week teams went to Mongolia and, as … Continue reading
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The Amazing Race 10 – Episode 1 Recap
The Amazing Race – Season 10 – Episode 1 This post is a little later than I’d like but there was just too much to write about *and* since The Amazing Race did not choose my brother and me to … Continue reading
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Return of the Meat Robot
I sold some kid’s clothes to a used clothing store. The store clerk who was purchasing the clothes asked if I’d like cash or store credit. “What’s the difference?” I asked. I figured there was probably a higher monetary value … Continue reading
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Simple formula. At the doctor's = not good.
I visited the doctor’s office. The nurse that called me from the waiting room asks, “How are you?” “I’m okay. Well, other than having to be here and all.” I replied. “True…” She pointed me to the patient room. I … Continue reading
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September 11th faux pas
Yesterday was the 5th anniversary of the September 11th World Trade Center disaster. I had already eaten lunch at a diner in town named “Liberty Diner” with a Statue of Liberty and New York centric theme. I didn’t really think … Continue reading
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Reasons to be more funny
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP recently purchased a majority stake in CollegeHumor.com for a reported $20 million. Also, Viacom reportedly is in acquisition talks with the Onion.
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“Scary Commercial” guy haunts me
I was doing research on colonics for yesterday’s post and a Google Image search for “high colonic” turned up the scary commercial guy I posted about several years ago! I followed the image link back to a New Jersey transit … Continue reading
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White Castle better than alternative medicine
The 49-cent burger or 69-cent cheeseburger from White Castle. The poor person’s colonic.
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Cell Phone at the Grocery
It’s never a quick trip to the grocery with me. Ask my girlfriend. She’ll be twenty feet away before realizing I’ve stopped and am standing with camera phone in hand taking pictures of some product – while other nearby shoppers … Continue reading
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Business Partner Brother – Part II
Thanks to Dave from Dave’s Beach Bar, here are some edits of my partner/brother Keith from yesterday’s post. (click either image for a larger view – if you dare!) Ditch the leather, bro. You can keep the glasses, but for … Continue reading
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Business Partner Brother
My business partner… …and brother. Yes, we *do* work in the matrix. 😉
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Typoglycemia
Typoglycemia. One mroe roasen taht hunmas win oevr mncaehis. Of course, I uesd a cuotmepr pagrrom on the web to scamlbre tihs txet, but I’m not dmub, jsut lzay. 😉 If you could still read the above passage, check out … Continue reading
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Kindergarten and letting go
I’ve been a mess this past week. My little girl is 6 years old this year and started kindergarten. A million other kids go through it but she’s not a million other kids to me. She’s my *one* in a … Continue reading
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Gas station con?
A man approached my girlfriend and I as we were stopped at a gas station. He told us he needed a “relay” from a local parts store and he gave us the name and directions to where he was talking. … Continue reading
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Indiana State Fair 2006
Things I learned at the 2006 Indiana State Fair. Click on any images for a larger view. Vendors love it when you try on their stuff, take cheesy tourist photos, and then leave without buying anything. Home of the “Monkey … Continue reading
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Ticketmaster can bite me.
I “saw” the American Idol 2006 concert. Thanks Ticketmaster. Click for larger view.
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“I” before “E” except after “C”
“I” before “E” except after “C”. Or apparently, any other bloody time some word doesn’t want to follow the rules! People are lazy. We make a cute sounding rule to help us remember how to spell – and as it … Continue reading
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I Hate Bees – Part II
A few days ago I discovered – quite painfully – that wasps and bees had decided they were no longer going to share the landscaping at the front of my office building. In fact, they had set up several nests … Continue reading
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I Hate Bees
My name is Scott. I hate bees. This is my story. I was walking back into my office building after checking the mailbox. As I approached the door I felt something on my face at the edge of my glasses. … Continue reading
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Washable Women’s Clothes
I was shopping with my girlfriend and saw this tag. “I AM WASHABLE” On men’s clothing, okay, I would understand. However, I thought women were good about washing their clothes. 😉
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