Barack Obama: Nowhere Man

You might think a poem about George Bush is a funny way to introduce a post about Barack Obama, but for me it makes sense, there is a parall...

Fat-ten-u

I recently bought the book Food in the United States, 1820s-1890 . I came across an ad for an interesting product that was sold in the late...

Harlan County USA Download

There is little wonder Barbara Kopple’s film, Harlan County USA, won the Oscar for best documentary in 1977. But to watch the thing today yo...

Make Decorations For Your Table

Build a tablescape Start with slender but sturdy dried plant material from your garden or a craft or florists' supply store. 1. Select ...

Headboard Ideas

Work With What You Have A study in light and bright contrasts, Candice incorporated the homeowner's existing espresso-stained wood head...

Faster Weight Loss Through Speeding Up Your Metabolism?

Tips on How to Increase your Metabolism for Better Weight Loss The internet abounds in resources on how to lose weight. Sleeping has nothing...

Japan is Fucked, The Planet is Fucked, We're All Fucked

But not half as fucked as the victims of the criminally negligent Government of Japan are going to be. The reticence demonstrated by the Jap...

Billy Batshit Kristol Update: The Bush-Obama-Neocon Doctrine

The Bush-Obama-Neocon Doctrine by Michael Tennant It’s official: When it comes to foreign policy, Barack Obama’s first term is really George...

An Interesting Accommodation!

I just phoned the Elections Canada office in Kingston to ask about applying for a job. They said I must apply in person. By a stroke of good...