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Blackwater: Be Afraid, Get Mad
This interview with Jeremy Scahill has reminded me to fear and loathe Blackwater and its founder, Eric Prince, who just happens to be a fundamentalist Christian. Blackwater also operates a division called Total Intelligence Solutions, run by Cofer Black, former head … Continue reading
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Circumcision: Mutilation or Free Speech
The Oregon Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether a 12 year old boy should be circumcised, and it’s a real mess. A divorced couple are fighting over their rights to make the decision for their son, who is … Continue reading
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Are You Worried About Angry Monkeys?
I’ve been worried ever since that birthday cake chimp attack, so it’s good to have some advice on this subject. Slate tells us how to behave around an angry monkey, but I think the first step is to avoid New … Continue reading
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Surgery And Ethics And More
I’ve complained here and elsewhere about the surgical mutilation of disabled minors. I’ve also shared my preoccupation with conjoined twins. Now, I urge you to take a look at a thought-provoking blog where these subjects are addressed with remarkable compassion … Continue reading
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The Mammogram
I went to get my mammogram expecting the worst, since that is my nature, but it wasn’t that bad. First, I got to wait for around forty minutes, so I read a New Yorker profile of Mort Zuckerman. He is … Continue reading
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Shout Out To Nancy Grace
I love Nancy Grace, but I see I’m in the minority. Just mention her name in any group and people will groan about how awful she is. More than one person has said to me, “I’d hate to be accused … Continue reading
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Stupid Doctor Commits Suicide
The doctor who performed surgery on a disabled child in order to stunt her growth has commited suicide. Too late, buddy, is my feeling. The family of the child, who they call their ‘Pillow Angel,’ had thanked Dr. Daniel Gunther … Continue reading
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Exotic Pets, For The Idiot In Your Life
Today I received a message from Daily Candy about a new exotic pet I could buy, called the Ashera. I clicked on the link to Lifestyle Pets, a company that may or may not be a fraud. The Ashera cat … Continue reading
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Little Audrey Santo
Audrey Santo fell into a swimming pool when she was three years old and nearly died. Most of her brain died, apart from some activity in the brain stem. Later, her mother decided she was a ‘victim soul,’ someone who … Continue reading
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Rumor Willis: God’s Revenge?
What can be done about Rumor Willis? Is it fair to make fun of her, or is it even possible not to? I’m thinking that since she’s going out of her way to be photographed, we should be allowed to … Continue reading
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