“U.S. officials: Intel dated back as far as 2000, 2001” U.S. officials say the detailed surveillance photos and documents that prompted higher terror warnings dated from as far back as 2000 and 2001, and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said Tuesday the government concluded “it was essential” to publicize it and raise the terror alert. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Ridge said that because of the heightened
August 2004
August 2, 2004
Kibbles and Bits (and bits and bits)
Evidently, masturbation is a lost art among the Myanmarese….
August 2, 2004
John Edwards professes his love for bunnies
Edwards: “It’s true. I love bunnies. I find them to be quite adorable. What of it?” ***update*** Jimmy Carter responds: “Bunnies are the Devil’s handmaidens, John. And they can swim like fish. Giant, hairy, buck-toothed fish. Watch yourself.”*
August 2, 2004
9 names Teresa Heinz Kerry uses privately when referring to Wendy’s chili
“It’s pronounced chil-ay, peasants.” Boeuf fra diablo What our maids eat “Take it away. Now!” Beans are for poor people Bushcountry caviar “I believe I’ve soiled my panties, John” Montezuma’s gristle-filled revenge That brown stuff in the yellow cup **** h/t Jeff Wilcox. Story 1. Story 2. Much more here. And here.
August 2, 2004
9 names Teresa Heinz Kerry uses privately when referring to Wendy’s chili
“It’s pronounced chil-ay, peasants.” Boeuf fra diablo What our maids eat “Take it away. Now!” Beans are for poor people Bushcountry caviar “I believe I’ve soiled my panties, John” Montezuma’s gristle-filled revenge That brown stuff in the yellow cup **** h/t Jeff Wilcox. Story 1. Story 2. Much more here. And here.
August 2, 2004
My sixth brief conversation with a McIntosh apple
me: “Mondays, eh? How depressing.” apple: “Actually, in apple culture, Mondays are considered holy days.” me: “Really? Holy days? That’s fascinating. So what, you’re like a Druid or something– ?” apple: “– Relax, I was just messing with you, man. Mondays pretty much suck for apples, too. Although existentially speaking, any day we’re not baked into a pie is a good day…”
August 2, 2004
Debunking pop-cultural myths, 1
Though she’ll never mention it to anyone, deep down in her soul, Joannie never really loved Chachi—though his wristbands did get her hotter than a griddle-seared tuna steak, extra rare.
August 2, 2004
Over the rainbow
Somewhere, Steve Forbes just sprung a chubby…* **** h/t Mike update: George Gaskell has some more detailed thoughts here. See also: QandO, INDC Journal and OTB.
August 2, 2004
Film reviews in five words or less, #13
Putney Swope (1969) Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. Stars Arnold Johnson, Antonio Fargas, Allen Garfield, Stan Gottlieb, Buddy Butler, and Spunky-Funk Johnson. Five words or less review: And you think I’m crazy…* *highly recommended.