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An interesting look at Godwin's Law (it's about Nazis and Hitler...maybe one day it will apply to a conversation on my blog although I doubt it since no one ever comments!).

And this is a great article about a children's entertainer named The Great Zucchini. Makes me long for the parties over at Jeremy's Place.

"If you want to call me the poor man's Great Zucchini," says Jake, "I don't mind. I really don't. Listen, I look into his eyes, and he's a good guy. I look into his eyes, and there's almost . . ."

Broccoli the Clown hesitates.

". . . there's something almost innocent there."

AND

Half an hour away, he phoned a friend and left a message: "Gettin' near Atlantic City. Gonna roll some bones." (Can't you imagine Ariel or any of us other gambling addicts doing the same thing?)

Some scary stuff for NFL players

This new study shows a disturbing trend. Also, this column is long, but there are some fascinating things in there about sex and space (separately).

More on Mozart.

True Nightmare News

My computer may be FUBAR. I may have lost everything...at minimum, I will need a new hard drive. The only question is if I can recover the files on the currently sputtering toward death hard drive. If anyone has any advice, let me know. For example, I have a ton of files on my iPod. Is there any way to transfer these to a new hard drive?

Political Intrigue

I am loath to mention anything political after what happened last time, but after a spirited debate at the Berger household last night (almost entirely Dan/Finnegan vs. Mr. Berger/Ms. Haines, with Rich out of the fray), I will post a few links.

In honor of Nostradamus, this is the first link. It is extremely funny to me that Cindy Sheehan would have written an "essay" about anything, but not surprising that it includes the phrase "Hall of Shame."

Also, John Kerry is not bitter about losing the election. Funny, that now he wants to take a firm stand on an issue (one that he has little chance of winning on by the way). And of course, his mentor, the always hypocritical one, Ted Kennedy, had these things to say. In another vein, check out the opening to The Economist's review of Fred Barnes' absurd hagiography Rebel-in-Chief. The rest of the article is funny too, although it is somewhat disturbing that a supposedly well-respected journalist could write such a book.

In the end, I'm just tired of the partisanship of both the Democrats and the Republicans. A 55-44-1 Senate majority for the Republicans should not effectively equal a 1-0 majority. I admit to not being as well-versed on political matters as I maybe should be, but I would guess that most people in the country share some beliefs with both parties. Thus the fact that most issues in Congress are so firmly divided along party lines is just not right. Furthermore, I would assume that in many cases there is pressure on Senators/Congressmen of each party to conform or risk ostracism and potential non-reelection. This is not the way that a government should be run.

In other news, this is terrible, I hope that man is OK. Falling down the stairs really hurts.

There are few things worse than...

...waking up 20 minutes before you are supposed to and having to suffer through that period of half-sleep before your alarm goes off. I call it the place where nightmares are born.

Corruption on Wikipedia

Not surprising, but still somewhat disturbing that people are doing this to my baby.

Although, geniuses that they are, the people at Wikipedia are doing something about it.

Don't piss on me and tell me it's "Rain"-ing

Coming this week to the "World's Most Famous Arena" is Korean pop sensation Rain.

After the success of his second album, "Running Away From The Sun," he is ready to become a star in America. He also says, "You have to come see me in my concert, and you have to be attracted to me!"

Happy 250th Mozart!

If the jealous Antonio Salieri hadn't murdered him, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart would still be rocking us to this day. It's not alright to be mediocre; no one even knows if Salieri is alive or dead at this point. What's that you say...Salieri was a succesful composer in his own time...well, you're right.

Also, happy birthday to Lily! You may only be 22 now, but in 228 years, you will be 250, just like Mozart.

The First in a Series...

...of great pictures of the Bloggers!!! Taken at the top secret 2006 Bloggers' Convention site, this is the finest collection of blog power ever assembled.

Great article

This one goes out to the aristocrats just not getting their due. Oh, and for you poker players, this guy used to play at "The Station."

First Legit Player Sighting

I saw Curtis Martin in reception at the office today. After going to the bathroom, I came back and he was still there, so I decided to say hello to him. He was friendly and we shook hands and that was that.

After going back to my desk I realized that I wanted to ask him a question, but alas it was too late...

Me: Curtis, do you like the fact that Chris Berman refers to you as Curtis "My Favorite" Martin?
Curtis (laughs): Do you like to be called Richard "Ham" Berger?
Me: Touché, Curtis, touché.

Al and Tom Dance the Night Away

This video, "Al and Tom Play DDR: The Long Take," has been begging for an audience for nearly 3 months. Its time has finally come.

Isiah's Master Plan

He had no interest in running the New York Knicks well, but Isiah Thomas did have other ideas about how to win games:

"The lawsuit also alleges that Thomas told Browne Sanders he was pushing for more home games at noon on Sundays. His plan, according to Browne Sanders, was to have opposing players go to certain clubs, including strip clubs, that Thomas had connections with on Saturday nights and get them drunk so they would be sluggish for the game the next day."

Brilliant. Oh, and he's also accused of sexual harassment. He told the woman he would trade her five Rolexes (one for each member of her family) for a hand job. And he would continue paying her for the next five years without getting anything in return, while also swearing not to touch another woman.

Truth is "Guac-er" than Fiction

Here, finally, is definitive proof that Congdon does use the "G-word" on promotional literature:

A Riddle

How can someone make a million dollars a day, yet still not be able to afford a Ferrari?

First one to answer correctly gets a prize.