December 31, 2007

My 2008 New Year's Resolutions

I unveil my 2008 New Year's resolutions.

Candidates Speak Out on Waterboarding

As a public service, I offer these quotations from two presidential candidates explaining their positions on waterboarding.

November 30, 2007

Mugger magnet

An innocent country rube tours the Big Apple.

November 28, 2007

A MILLION reasons to have a will

A MILLION reasons to have a will.

October 2, 2007

The Case of the Purloined Pin

Blazing new trails in American jurisprudence.

April 27, 2007

Why Fido won't fetch

Gullible Japanese fleeced in poodle scam.

April 9, 2007

Johnny Hart dies

Johnny Hart dies at age 76.
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April 1, 2007

An American icon goes green

A sad story of eco-terrorism against an American icon.
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March 3, 2007

Swiss troops march on Liechtenstein

War possible along Swiss - Liechtenstein border, experts warn.

February 1, 2007

Our quest for knowledge

These are the deep questions that stir our souls.

January 30, 2007

It started with a paper cut

Question: What deadly, unregulated product is in the hands of every school child in America?

January 17, 2007

Coyote incontinence

Coyotes gone bad.

August 30, 2006

The DaVader Code

The DaVader Code.

August 22, 2006

Raccoons on a Plane!!!

Eight psychotic raccoons terrorize flight from Seattle

June 21, 2006

Spirit of Service®

If they can find a way to connect a tiny Pacific atoll to broadband, why can't I get DSL?
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May 11, 2006

International Laughter Day

International Laughter Day was Sunday and I missed it. I feel glum.
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May 2, 2006

The Dogs Playing Poker Code

The hidden messages in Coolidge's famous paintings of Dogs Playing Poker.
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April 6, 2006

Two Kinds of People

There are two kinds of people in the world: me, and everyone else.

January 13, 2006

The Red Pill

How I learned to stop worrying and love placebos.

December 31, 2005

Resolved

Whereas, it is widely agreed that I have many unfortunate and annoying qualities; And whereas, the beginning of a New Year is frequently regarded as an opportunity to make improvements aimed at reducing the generally negative impressions that one leaves in one's wake as one travels this vale of tears; Therefore, be it resolved...

November 3, 2005

Whirled Peas

They have slain the Earl of Murray, and Lady Mondegreen.

June 24, 2005

If I Were the King of the Forest...

An exercise in impolitic politics.

April 2, 2005

Death Prowls the Amazon!

Unless they found a way through the choking jungle, Little Bobby would certainly die!
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January 15, 2005

Court Answers Prayers of Darwin Faithful

In a victory for Scientific Fundamentalists, a judge requires stickers calling evolution a "theory, not a fact" to be removed from Georgia textbooks.

December 22, 2004

Manichewitz Disputes Archaeologist's Claim

Are the stone pieces recently unearthed at Cana evidence of Jesus' first miracle, or a clever hoax?

November 27, 2004

Maryland Renames Thanksgiving 'Lucky Thursday'

The pilgims "knelt in the sand and thanked their lucky stars."
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November 14, 2004

Won't You Help?

The scourge of illiteracy.

November 5, 2004

Commander-in-Chief Perks

With the election behind him, the President takes a well-deserved vacation....

October 5, 2004

Sartre Brigade Deployed in Afghanistan

French existentialists to be deployed in Afghanistan. Mission: Eradicate faith in God.

September 18, 2004

FLASH! CBS NEWS Reveals Major Scoop!

Recently discovered documents purportedly by disciple Thomas question validity of Christ's resurrection.

September 8, 2004

Why Women Live Longer Than Men

I dunno, looks safe enough to me...puiz tbfsd -->...

June 15, 2004

The Homily from Hell

The Episcopal church has not been known of late for its fundamentalist leanings. So one wonders, what sort of homily might we have heard at President Reagan's funeral if the service had been in the hands of one of the...
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April 18, 2004

Cheap Hotels and Ceiling Fans

Acapulco for pennies a night!
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March 9, 2004

The Passion Reloaded?

Your intrepid correspondent has obtained a super-secret memo detailing plans for a sequel to "The Passion of the Christ." The project, tentatively named "The Passion: Reloaded," takes place during the 40-day period following Jesus' resurrection. The memo to potential...
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