Archive for “February, 2007”

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Killer Kites, Conspicuous Consumption

Posted February 27th, 2007 by rleaf

  • At least 11 people died and more than 100 people were injured at an annual Basant festival in eastern Pakistan.
  • A middle school teacher trying to buy pot was arrested after she sent text messages to state trooper instead of her dealer.
  • What is your real tax burden? In a study for the National Bureau of Economic Research, Boston University economists Laurence J. Kotlikoff and David Rapson calculated just that by including the overlooked and the confusing to present a more accurate accounting.
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Clean and Green

Posted February 27th, 2007 by rleaf

r2d2_trashcan.jpgAct fast and you might snag a cool R2D2 Trashcan. Quantities Limited. via ThinkGeek.

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Shoot The Sheep

Posted February 26th, 2007 by rleaf

  • Check your reaction time as you tranquilize the fleeing flock in this online game.

The Onion

Temperature Of Coffee Expected To Rise Nine Degrees By End Of 21st Century

WASHINGTON, DC—A report released by the Union of Concerned Dietitians stated that not only will the temperature of coffee increase by…

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Play With “Hands”

Posted February 21st, 2007 by rleaf

Here is a timewaster filmmaking excercise for you to pursue whilst I take a short holiday. It’s from Guiness.

You could also run across the Sahara Desert, especially since lawmakers are trying to make mountain climbing too easy.

Circles of Hell Puzzle

The game is simple: find the 2 matching patterns. It’s called Circles of Hell Puzzle, how hard can it be?
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Most wheelchairs I’ve seen don’t have a flight option.

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More Lost In Translation

Posted February 17th, 2007 by rleaf

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  • above picture via Look At This
  • Misquotes (also discovered via Look At This.)
  • Doctor refuses to treat a child because the mother is tatooed. Dr. Gary Merill cites his faith and a desire to maintain a Christian atmosphere for his patients.

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Links Happen

Posted February 16th, 2007 by rleaf

  • Do you live in Minnesota? Al Franken wants your vote.
  • Kim Jong-il is 66 years old today. kimjongil-wave.jpg
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    Godzilla Beer Dispenser

    Posted February 9th, 2007 by rleaf

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    The Godzilla Beer Dispenser: Slide a beer can between Godzilla’s legs, snap it into place, and tilt his head to see Tokyo’s favorite monster automatically spew liquid with a mighty “GAOOOO!”

    Photo: Tokyomango.com

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