Monthly Archives: May 2004

This Is Frank Talking?

Bob Marshall: This is Frank talking? Frank: Yes. Bob Marshall: Was rap, what’s called rap music the last few years, fresh air? Frank: Some of it. Some of it is good. Most of it is a waste of time. But, … Continue reading

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Verbless

A book without verbs: “The verb is like a weed in a field of flowers,” [Mr Thaler] said. “You have to get rid of it to allow the flowers to grow and flourish.” A lot of verbs in that quote … Continue reading

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Browser Check

Windows users please hear my plea! While at the local library yesterday I took the opportunity to browse this site using one of their Windows machines. Needless to say things looked rather horrible in their version of MS Internet Explorer … Continue reading

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Miguel Milanos

The 100 Worst Porn Movie Titles, too funny: “Willie Wanker and The Fudge Packing Factory”, “All Anal On the Western Front” and “Beyond The Valley of The Ultra Milkmaids”, among other linguistic gems. (Kudos to the person who can tell … Continue reading

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Dungeon of Despair

The torture never stops.

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Who do you believe…

A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results. or This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has … Continue reading

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let’s hear from another great mother

Let’s hear it folks, from mother superior (see September 4, 2003) to Tom Waits. I didn’t know none of those audio archives, neither those pictures, and of course there is a lot more to be known, like The Fall’s covers … Continue reading

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a few random pages…

So here are some random letters, forum, review and science pages. Ok, they may not be entirely random, but if you think they’re boring, why not just forget them, and go for progress via cartoons instead.

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Mah Crib

So you’re gonna be on “Cribs”? 17. The proper “Crib Touring Stance” is to hold your right fist in your left hand and place both over your sternum. Hold your lips inside your mouth to evoke a placid demeanor.

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Progress!

Two years ago I was a Precision Processor (IQ 115), now I’m a Word Warrior (IQ 127) *cough*: “This means you have exceptional verbal skills. You can easily make sense of complex issues and take an unusually creative approach to … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day

Is it this weekend? Was it the previous? It’s 40 years ago that the Mothers came to life… Anyway, here’s an article from last year about Zappas, Menuhins and Muthas – interesting connections. And another thing: if you’re around here … Continue reading

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Boston Friday Some Moore

Hah! That Michael Moore sure is a naughty boy. In other news: Boston Pt. Two is up.

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Uncle Dickie’s Shameless Quickies

If you’ve ever been part of a band, you’ll know that coming up with a decent band name that everyone can agree upon is not an easy thing (to say the least). As for our little teenage rocking combo, we’ve … Continue reading

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Movie Characters

For those who like completely arbitrary lists: The 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time. Sadly, Fielding Mellish has been overlooked. Not to mention Derek Smalls!

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Moore vs Mickey

Michael Moore may not have been made to shut up quite this drastically but Disney forbidding the distribution of Fahrenheit 911 to please Brother Jeb B. is just as ludicrous – and effective. Un-effin’ believable. Luckily the film will be … Continue reading

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