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This morning is a bit somber.  I just learned that one of the greatest authors, satirists, and humanists has died.

You will be greatly missed Kurt Vonnegut

VNV Judgment comes out on CD today. I picked up copies for myself and
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So it looks like I will have my new Volvo in the next few weeks. As such I do have an extra car. I was going to donate this vehicle to a charity for auction (as the tax breaks can be rather nice on car donations). However, I will first offer it up to friends and family ( Read more... )

What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Literature Nerd

Does sitting by a nice cozy fire, with a cup of hot tea/chocolate, and a book you can read for hours even when your eyes grow red and dry and you look sort of scary sitting there with your insomniac appearance? Then you fit this category perfectly! You love the power of the written word and it's ( Read more... )

For 32 awesome uses for beer, check out this article.

Personally I like to cure my insomnia and marinate meat with beer, but some of the other uses sound good as well.

Once again, another major company has chosen to not cover birth control of any kind as part of its health insurance plan.  You can read about here.  Their decision was upheld by the court, which found no legal basis for the women to gain coverage and protection.

What I want to know is, how can they cover Rogaine and Viagra for men, but not basic ( Read more... )

So I am taking international economics at the moment.  The class is due to finish up this Saturday.  It has gone fairly well thus far, though I am loath to admit that I detest math of any kind.  Thus I have had some issues with the class. However, I am enjoying some validation from this class as it has revealed that some of my thoughts on economics ( Read more... )

I am going to be getting a new car--well sort of new, well not quite old yet...

So with my folks going on an extended vacation via boat, my mom is selling me her car.  I haven't owned a Volvo in years and I am so super excited :)

My Saturn has been nice and all.  I can't complain too much it goes pretty fast, gets great gas mileage, and is cheap to ( Read more... )

Please visit here for an explanation on the Lexicon of Sublime Truth.

Gravy: a cordial greeting between friends.  An exclamation of excitedness and/or mischief.  A way to break the silence of a life lived in drudgery. Sometimes also used in place of "damn," "shit," and other nasties.

Known Origins: As many may know, I sometimes randomly shout "death ( Read more... )