http://www.boojit.com Don't fear god, don't worry about death; what's good is easy to get, and what's terrible is easy to endure. Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:03:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are two pictures retrieved from Google Image Search using the search phrase "weeble". You may remember Weebles as the line of toys for tots that "wobble but they don't fall down®." and In retrospect, the first picture kind of makes sense. http://www.boojit.com/2006/12/05/google-image-search-is-not-perfect/ Tonight's "Best Wikipedia Article I've Read in the Last While or So" award goes to the entry for the Humanzee, which is a cross between a chimpanzee and a human (or a gorilla/human cross or even an orangutan/human cross, which to me is confusing because I would think you'd use ... http://www.boojit.com/2006/10/13/possible-candidates/ To mark the start of the Twins' postseason quest for greatness, here's a few select "motivational" links covering said team:Twins 2006 regular season highlight reelWhat the "Smell 'em" thing is all aboutWhat the "pirhanas" thing is all aboutSmell 'em T-shirt designFan recording at Metrodome: Twins players, fans celebrate as Detroit ... http://www.boojit.com/2006/10/03/smell-em/ Is it his hard-ass father? Or something else?(Click for full-sized image) http://www.boojit.com/2006/10/02/why-isnt-this-man-smiling/ I just found this essay today. It was published in November of 2005, so it's not exactly breaking news, but it's new to me and hopefully to you as well.The essay comes from the Medicine section of the Public Library of Science (PLoS), which bills itself as "a peer-reviewed, open-access ... http://www.boojit.com/2006/09/08/taking-antidepressants-read-this-essay/ Some of you may find this concerning, given my well-known work advocating the potato (particularly, french-fried potatoes) in the past.  I've heard terms such as "waffler," "fence-sitter," and even "flip-flopper" bandied about, and while these terms are personally hurtful to me and my family, I respect your rights as Americans ... http://www.boojit.com/2006/08/21/i-ate-at-chipotle-yesterday/ Sort of... http://www.boojit.com/2006/07/28/my-dog-is-famous/ Before you get upset or angry over my characterization of you as a “religious nutjob,” or write me off as someone who is “closed-minded,” I'd like you to consider this: If an atheist was to show up on your doorstep trying to convert you, how would you feel about it? What ... http://www.boojit.com/2006/07/22/religious_nutjob/ From an Email sent by Perimeter Bicycling: It was a grueling race this year and your vote is needed to honor the dedication, discipline and valor of your favorite RAAM cyclist! Use your own criteria for any cyclist – solo or member of a team. e-mail info@perimeterbicycling.com today with your selection! ... http://www.boojit.com/2006/07/13/vote-for-walsh/ HE FREAKING DID IT! http://www.boojit.com/2006/06/23/wow/