George Lucas Strikes AgainI read this article with the same dismay that Star Wars fans world over have felt: What are you doing to our beloved stories, Lucas? Can't you leave them alone ( Read more... )

Found this gem at the library the other day (needless to say, I did not add it to my "must read" list):


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I was on the highway Saturday, just idly watching the road as you do when driving, and I happened to notice a van in the passing lane. Nothing weird about that, but there was a car behind him following really close as people will do in the passing lane when they think you're not going fast enough ( Read more... )

One of my co-workers was diagnosed with the H1N1 virus this past weekend... after I had lunch with her that Friday ( Read more... )

Note to self: When a friend blithely informs you that removing body hair with a certain product is painless, do not trust themI've never been self-conscious about my eyebrows; they're not very bushy, they're a light color, and they don't meet above my nose. But I've been wanting a nice arch to them and so a friend recommended these "cold wax" ( Read more... )

Me: "Hello, Big Office in the State Government. This is Erin."

Other person: "...."

Me: "Hello?"

Other person: "Hello? Is so-and-so there?"

Me: "I'm afraid you have the wrong number, there's no one here by that name. This is a State Agency."

Other person: "So, what's his face isn't there?"

Me: *sound of head meeting desk repeatedly*

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So. Tired. Incredibly long day at work and worthy of one of kalquessa's snarky "dear client" letters, but I don't have the energy to work one up. It would be bitter and not very funny anyway. So instead, here are my random things for the day:

Pat Robertson says God warned him of tsunamiSomeone stop him. Please ( Read more... )

Ever worry that behind the veneer of intellectualism you project to the world and yourself is little more than gild and underneath you're really nothing but a moron?

Maybe it's just me.

For a measely $36,000 you too can be the proud owner of a solid gold Xbox 360 face plate.

There simply are no words.