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But then the kids come home and ruin the moment

Posted on January 16, 2007 by bob harris

Another odd global tidbit that I learned while working on my next book.

One of the major rebel groups in the Philippines is the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

The MILF.

Not only will they invade your village, but afterwards, they’ll bake cookies in a too-short skirt, lick the spoon slooooowly, and smile that naughty, naughty smile.

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Friday pudublogging: Are you pondering what I’m pondering…?

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Bob

This baby pudu struck me as almost horrifyingly cute…

Come on, Pinky, we must prepare for tomorrow night!

… and then I realized how much it reminded me of Pinky & the Brain.

Then again, if pudus took over the world, they’d probably just make it fuzzy.

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Not the most convincing speech ever

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Bob

Polls before and after Bush’s big speech last night — you may have to squint a little, but the results tell you just how persuasive Bush’s ideas were:

Bush's convincing numbers

Via C&L.

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Tickle Me Elmo busted for smuggling meth

Posted on January 11, 2007 by bob harris

This is absolutely real.  

Tickle-Me-Elmo, meth fiend

Caught with four pounds of methamphetamine in his body.

My favorite part is how his face actually has that "busted" look.

The film version will be called Elmo Full of Grace.

Via the directory of wonderful things.

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The Apple iPhone: Unanswered Questions

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Bob

Full disclosure: I own a few Apple shares.  But I

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