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16 years ago

“Squeaking By” on a Mere $300,000

Squeaking By on $300,000: even in fat times, the headline of that article, which appeared in Sunday’s Washington Post, is…

16 years ago

“American Police”: A New Japanese Magazine

I wonder if this is just a one-off or if they’re going to publish regularly. Either way: I want translations!…

16 years ago

Ben Franklin’s Schedule

Of the Founding Fathers of the United States, my favourite is Ben Franklin. I’m a fan (and attempted emulator) of…

16 years ago

Have You Seen This Cat?

Most “Have you seen this cat?” posters don’t make me smile, but this one does… Photo by Jason Carlin. Click…

16 years ago

The “Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus” Trailer

A mega-shark! A giant octopus! A reference to the "Thrilla in Manila"! Lorenzo Lamas and Deborah (formerly Debbie) Gibson! What…

16 years ago

Stop Usin’ Them Fancy Words in Mah Jumble!

This newspaper clip made the internet rounds about six months ago, but it’s new to me: I look forward every…

16 years ago

N00b Boyfriend

What happens when a girl from a l33t family brings a n00b boy home to meet her parents? This article…

16 years ago

Japanese Cross-Dressing Bassist of the Day

The anime-girl outfits that the YouTube user “hjfreaks” wears may be a little off-putting, but if the bass tracks on…

16 years ago