Along came the Christians, with their Greek language and their many different words for religious trespass, all translated into English as “sin”. No wonder it’s so confusing! The literal meanings of these words are as diverse as “error”, “missing the mark (as in archery)”, and “immorality”.
'Elmo' seized in LA police action
Not just Elmo, but Mr. Incredible, too! These sinister events were predicted (at least in part) by the prescient lyrics of Mr. Weird Al Yankovic… “They said when Elmo was arrested They found Oscar headless in the trash…” Los Angeles police sparked a surprising sight when they led away real-life versions of cuddly Sesame Street…
Biggest fetish market in the world in Togo
Another super cool photo essay from BBC, this time on a market for traditional healers in Togo. Items for sale include a chimpanzee’s hand as a charm for a goalkeeper. In the heart of Togo’s capital, Lome, is a market dedicated to the sale of ingredients which traditional healers say can make magic charms. Joseph,…
I must be famous or something….
Amazon.com: Used and New: Rough Living: Tips and Tales of a Vagabond Okay I admit it…I just googled myself and suddenly a ton of cool stuff is coming up…for instance…Amazon is selling my original Rough Living:Tips and Tales of a Vagabond for $63.50!!!!
A Mosaic of Arab Culture at Home in America – New York Times
An interesting article from the New York Times. I’ve always contended that the periods of ‘melting pot’ growth and maturity in America are a direct result of the wars we fought. I contend still that wars suck….but I probably wouldn’t be able to enjoy Pho so easily if we hadn’t of become embroiled in a…
Number of Women in Prisons Is on Rise – New York Times
Does this mean women are getting more violent and prone to commit crimes? Or is it that judges are becoming less easygoing when it comes to female criminals? Or does it mean something else…Either way…the fantasy it conjures is certainly much better than the reality… it’s this…. fantasy world compared to this…real world I do…
The Biogas Engine that Could….
Perhaps there is hope for us, my friends. God love the Swedes. First the Swedish Bikini Team and now this….. Perhaps now that the Mayor of Honolulu has scrapped our recycling program and seems dead against having a commuter train…Maybe Mufi can come up with some reasons why this would be a bad idea too…….
Wilma is a Killer…Alpha is too.
Hurricane Wilma has smashed down on the Yucatan and killed at least four in Florida so far. Even as Tropical Storm Alpha, the first in the greek alphabet batters the Caribbean and starts it’s own rampage. A doll is seen strapped to a palm tree battered by winds from Hurricane Wilma Monday, Oct. 24, 2005…
Badly Wounded US Troops
I spent the day at Tripler Army Hospital today with some clients from American Samoa. As this war approaches the 2000 dead US soldier mark…let’s not forget the dead Iraqis…or the wounded Iraqis….or the wounded soldiers… War sucks. t r u t h o u t – Another Iraq War Legacy: Badly Wounded US Troops…
Hunter S Thompson's widow on a lonely legacy
Funny how long ago February seems…I remember how pissed I was upon hearing about Hunter’s suicide. Suicide sucks too. Sure, there are times when it is right…Kevorkian style…but HST wasn’t there…or maybe he was…hell, I don’t know…he must of sure been fucking miserable….miserable asshole. Guardian Unlimited Books | By genre | Hunter S Thompson’s widow…