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Knowledge is Power, Ignorance is ____

Observations dildenusa - March 29, 2010 56

In a new book called “Endless Universe, Beyond the Big Bang” by Theoretical Physicists Paul J. Steinhardt and Neil Turock published in 2007, they...

Keep Your Head Low and Your Powder Dry

Observations Vituperation - March 23, 2010 16

I will state this just once: Stealth is the key to vanquish your enemy or take your prey. With that said, I will venture...

Menagerie Mystery Tour

Observations whatsthatsound - March 20, 2010 73

(with apologies to Klaus Voormann) Aw, two of my favorite subjects brought together, The Beatles, and animals (not The Animals, sorry Eric Burdon)! I remember...

Pussy Fear and Penis Envy

Observations Marion - March 18, 2010 17

One of the things I admire most about Bill Maher is the ability he has to make one think. He has a way with...

I Think, Therefore I’m Nuts!

Observations whatsthatsound - March 16, 2010 78

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,That the sons...

Theodore C. Olbermann, 1929-2010

Observations PatsyT - March 13, 2010 11

Keith Olbermann has lost his Dad. Sad News, I really feel for Keith and his family. I have lost my Parents also, so has my...

SOME POLITCAL LIMERICKS.. SOME BAD… SOME WORSE ;)

Observations BlueStateMan - March 12, 2010 12

Trying to refine these a bit.. lemme know what you think.. be BRUTAL!!!! .. .. .. On SARAH PALIN: She said she'd attend the Convention. Old Sarah still craved the attention. She...

Real Tense Real Time

Observations Marion - March 10, 2010 3

Real Time with Bill Maher hit the boards running for its eighth season a couple of weeks ago, and I held out great hopes...

Blogging and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Observations AdLib - March 8, 2010 56

As the title alludes to, I believe that the most constructive path in blogging is Zen-like, IMO, it is best and most considerate to...

Consumption addict’s therapy

Observations FrankenPC - March 7, 2010 34

Hello, I'm a recovering consumer. I have used several techniques to battle my disease and I thought I would share them with you. Hopefully...

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Observations

Knowledge is Power, Ignorance is ____

Keep Your Head Low and Your Powder Dry

Menagerie Mystery Tour

Pussy Fear and Penis Envy

I Think, Therefore I’m Nuts!

Theodore C. Olbermann, 1929-2010

SOME POLITCAL LIMERICKS.. SOME BAD… SOME WORSE ;)

Real Tense Real Time

Blogging and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Consumption addict’s therapy

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