Category Archives: World

The World Cup

Posted on 06/21/2010 by Michael

It’s FIFA World Cup time again, and like all red-blooded ‘Muricans, I have been waiting in anticipation for each and every game of the World Cup so that I can ignore each and every game of the World Cup. This … Continue reading →

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The Karate Kid

Posted on 06/10/2010 by Michael

Just about everyone I know has been asking the same question lately:  “Huh?  ‘Karate’ Kid?  Shouldn’t it be ‘Kung Fu’ Kid?” With the massive ecological disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, controversy over illegal immigration, high unemployment, the still-tanking world … Continue reading →

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#104995

Posted on 03/08/2010 by Michael

Tonight, I shook the hand of one of the most amazing humans I’ve ever met in my life. I finished a bit of work this afternoon and, with nothing better to do, decided to wander around.  On my way home, … Continue reading →

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Good Ol’ Days

Posted on 09/17/2008 by Michael

If you’re anything like me, as you grow older, you find yourself yearning more and more for the good ol’ days. I’m not talking about Grapes of Wrath Good Ol’ Days.  I’m talking about some serious Hardline Soviet Union-style Communism … Continue reading →

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Ancient Chinese Secret

Posted on 05/02/2008 by Michael

According to the British publication, The Telegraph [1], “China has secretly built a major underground nuclear submarine base that could threaten Asian countries and challenge American power in the region.” So my question is… if it’s a secret nuclear submarine … Continue reading →

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