Below is the link to a very fascinating article written by everyone’s favorite dumpy Brit, Christopher Hitchens. He chronicles his experience with being waterboarded. Voluntarily, of course. Article (with link to video) We may complain about Hitchens and his attitude sometimes but he went under a bucket of water to show everyone else what it … Continue reading
I’ve been moving into a new apartment for the last few weeks. Tomorrow marks the last day of the month, meaning it is the last day I can spend in my old (far inferior) apartment. The move has been wonderful. The new apartment is just head and shoulders better than the last. I’m in good … Continue reading
I just watched one hell of a documentary tonight. Hard Times at Douglass High: A No Child Left Behind Report Card is airing on HBO and if you haven’t seen it, I recommend you do. It’s a gut-kick of a film, highlighting one of America’s oldest, blackest schools and the challenges it faces to this … Continue reading
You’ve got to read this. As the above article states, sisters Sadie and Pyper Vance have taken to the streets of Salt Lake City, protesting high gas prices. They are holding signs, waving to passing citizens, raising their voices. Sing it from the mountaintops, sisters! High gas prices continue the broken cycle of relying on … Continue reading
“Do you guys remember that time when Simon said that hella funny shit about Jessica? And he was hella smiling? Do you remember that? Do…you…remember…that?” “Shhhhh…shhhhh…No, shut up you guys. Shhhh….” “I think that Indiana Jones was really in love with Marion. Like, seriously in love. Seriously, he was like, deep, deep in love. And … Continue reading
I once joked about being in the Make-A-Wish foundation. Now, being in the foundation or being terminally ill isn’t funny in the slightest but my conversation was. If I had the ability to make one wish — any wish! — and have it come true, my choice would be easy. It would be a hot … Continue reading
I live in California and most of the people I know are fairly excited that a landmark ruling by our supreme court has decided that homosexuals can marry starting…now. I think it’s great. I’ve always been a big advocate of gay marriage. I don’t see any problems with it and those who do see them … Continue reading
I work at a fairly popular candy store. We get a large amount of customers everyday, either browsing, buying, or just requesting free samples. So it’s safe to say that I see my fair share of people. Today, while packing a box for him, my customer starting checking out our chocolate cigars. Pure milk chocolate, … Continue reading
Jessica Alba and her boyfriend, Cash Warren, welcomed their first baby girl this morning. They bestowed the name Honor upon the child. It’s a bit surprising since I didn’t know Alba was Klingon. Either way, I congratulate the the couple: Alba for being pregnant and Warren for, well…getting Jessica Alba pregnant. But their unusual name … Continue reading
I’ve been sick the last few days so I haven’t blogged as much as I had planned. But, I’m on the mend — I can talk again! — and I figured it’s high time I make my presence known once again. I don’t want to sound like John Cusack (or, Nick Hornby rather) but a … Continue reading