Ripping the Headlines Today, 12/4/14
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more
Militarized police forces are out of control – but arms dealers are making big bucks It can be tough policing the mean streets in these days of desperation, … Read more
Middle Eastern terrorists bummed annual time of ‘fun and relaxation’ won’t happen By Mike Kelly and P. Beckert The annual winter retreat of Middle Eastern terrorists organizations was … Read more
Keeping it ‘real’ on Ferguson decision White people who throw up gang signs in pictures on social media sites like Facebook have decided to stay neutral on the … Read more
Thanksgiving turkeys got a pardon, and so did the turkey industry lobbying group. Thanksgiving — a time of grace and family sharing — will start with an extra-graceful … Read more
You got to love Thanksgiving. You do. It’s the law. You got to love Thanksgiving. And be honest, doesn’t a little tryptophan poisoning amongst family and friends sound … Read more
SCIENCE FASTBREAKS: A Monthly Report on What’s New in Sci/Tech Last month our “Computer” column compared several new software programs that enable you to monitor your diet and … Read more
Dildo accessory is in response to controversy surrounding shirt worn by a male scientist working on the comet landing project. By P. Beckert and Mike Kelly Dr. Margaret … Read more
What would American authors tweet? We’re sure you’ve often wondered, what would American authors tweet, if they were inclined to confine themselves to 140 characters? Well, wonder no … Read more
Journal entry: November 19, 1990 (age 21) There’s a sense of exhilaration when a college freshman gets his own phone line and his own answering machine. (The typical … Read more