Category Archives: Quote of the day

I hated Krispy Kreme donuts long before I ever tried one. I hated the whole concept of donuts after converting in my 40’s to a "healthier lifestyle". I especially hated Krispy Kreme donuts for their Tarheel origins and media-fueled expansionism. … Continue reading →

This unlucky man, Jody Lee Taylor, won $4.3 million dollars in the Virginia Lottery. Unfortunately, "He had a weakness for drink and drugs, they say." Now he’s lost his wife and his job, and he’s in the Henry County Jail, … Continue reading →

Boston Globe story basically asks the question, “Why do smart people do such stupid things?” I have been wondering the exact same thing for years, especially after buying a lottery ticket or eating at McDonalds. “Several stupidity scholars link foolishness … Continue reading →

Analysts at the RAND Corporation lay out ten international-security developments that aren’t getting the attention they deserve. From the “July/August Atlantic”

Cute riff on the races from Fred Clark at “Slaktivist”

An original example of smart web marketing, this site allows you to create beautiful business cards on-line, print out a sample for free, or order the actual cards for delivery in less that a week. While not designed as an ESL … Continue reading →

“Every time it occurs to me to say something about what is going on I remember what happened to me: I was arrested, suspected of wallowing in the very shit that most upset me.” — rock musician PETE TOWNSHEND, vowing … Continue reading →