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Just 7 Hours?

April 5th, 2008 · 11 Comments

I spotted this title of an article while browsing this afternoon:
Men Create More Housework for Women
I can visualize all women nodding their heads as they read this title. The article goes on to report the following:
“Having a husband creates an extra seven hours of housework each week for women, according to a new study. [...]

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What’s Wrong With Taco Bell?

March 24th, 2008 · 10 Comments

I was reading a recent article in the Economist about the efforts of Gov. Bobby Jindal. Gov. Jindal is the first governor of Indian-American decent. One of the first things he did was to call a special legislative session to address ethics standards in the state. Louisiana is well known for corrupt politicians who love [...]

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The History of Easter

March 23rd, 2008 · 3 Comments

The History of Easter

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Gov. Eliot Spitzer is a John

March 12th, 2008 · 4 Comments

In January while surfing the web, I found this website called Letters from Johns. Susannah Breslin is a journalist and blogger who collects letters from men who solicit prostitutes. She then publishes the letters online for the world to read. The site was new and only had a handful of posts at [...]

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My Two Cents

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

I don’t especially like the Ode to Marilyn photos that feature Lindsey Lohan. I fully expect to wake up one day and find the news dedicated to the loss of her tragic life.

The Green Party’s chances have not increased with Ralph Nader announcing his candidacy. Their top candidate, prior to his announcement, was Cynthia McKinney. [...]

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There goes the neighborhood….

February 18th, 2008 · No Comments

How would you like to have this woman as your neighbor?

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Why I Think You Should Use Reusable Grocery Bags.

February 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments

In December, I was shopping in Whole Paycheck (aka Whole Foods) and as I was checking out, I noticed they had new reusable bags hanging at each check out. I love the apple design. What I really liked about the bags was their size. Pictured above is my cat Little One. We now call her [...]

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Texas Women Win The Right to Own a B.O.B.

February 13th, 2008 · 2 Comments

 

photo by: Martin LaBar
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a federal court overturned a law that banned the selling of sex toys in Texas. You can buy a B.O.B. in Texas!
“By ANGELA K. BROWN, Associated Press Writer
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This makes me ill…

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Down’s Syndrome victims exploited by al Qaida.
Update: I hope there are 72 Virginians waiting to kick their a** in paradise.

Update: If you don’t know the joke click here.

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West Virginia is for gun lovers

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

 
So West Virginia has proposed a law that would allow schools to teach a gun and hunting safety course. Lets get rid of art, music, home economics and shop classes but come on in we are going to find the money to teach kids to shoot straight. Kids would handle unloaded weapons and the goal [...]

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