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Humor

"It is the right hemisphere that understands the emotional or the humorous aspect of a narrative; it is also better able to appreciate irony and sarcasm – all that is not explicit but radically alters meaning. . . . There is a large literature showing that the right hemisphere is crucial for appreciation of cartoons, jokes and humour of every kind." Iain McGilchrist, The Matter with Things

Karate Mom

Heart-warming story? A Columbine averted? Or just a sad story about one pathetic 22-year-old "man"? (Hint: It's not the first two.) > A middle-aged Russian mum has become a black belt in karate to protect her 22-year-old son from bullies. > Valentina Ivanova, 50, felt forced

Good Oil

I was never a big fan of the WWJD bracelets, but I might get some of this: > Introducing WWJD-40 an amazing product with a thousand and one uses. Jesus gave Peter the power to bind and loose and wouldn't you just love to be able to bind

Wireless Security System

Received from a friend: > How to install a wireless security system: > Go to a second-hand store and buy a pair of men's used work boots, a really big pair. Put them outside your front door on top of a copy of Guns and Ammo magazine. Put

Crud

The Drudge headline said, "Work out with the most powerful woman in the world." I clicked on it, expecting to see Jessica Alba again, or maybe Cindy Margolis,but it's just a story [http://www.nbc4.com/health/7570624/detail.html] about Condoleeza Rice. I searched

I'd Rather be Dead

> An Iowa woman allegedly faked her own death to avoid paying parking tickets. . . > She now faces up to five years in prison for fraud - instead of the $500 fine she might have expected for failing to pay her parking tickets. Link [http://www.ananova.com/news/story/

Misc. Leno

From last night: > Today was the big final day of Mardi Gras. The drinking, the naked women, the partying all night. Or as Bode Miller called it, "Olympic training”. > President Bush is on his way to India. I guess he had to go. Apparently he lost the

What To Do in a Terrorist Attack

One of the funnier things I've seen this year [http://maybesomeday.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/01/Things_You_Should_Know.pdf#search='What%20to%20do%20in%20a%20terrorist%20attack'] . PG-13 and occasionally juvenile.

Misc. Leno

Did you hear about this? Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams may be suspended for an entire year after he failed the drug test again. This is part of the NFL's strict 300 strikes and you're out program. The word from Fox News is that Prince

Brokeback Parodies

I watched a few of them. They're pretty funny, but not great. I'd give 'em a 6. Link to Brokeback Parodies [http://blogs.newsobserver.com/unclecrizzle/index.php?title=i_wish_i_knew_how_to_quit_these&more=1&c=1&tb=

The Textbook Stupid Criminal

A crime that people joke about actually happened: > A cannabis smoker has been arrested after complaining to police that he was sold bad weed. [http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1728015.html]