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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: The Best Movie I’ve Seen in a Long Fucking Time

Some experiences take some work. Sort of like relationships. It took a lot of effort to stay engaged in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind after a very slow, disjointed first half hour.

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Greeting Cards as Historical Record

I was buying a birthday card for a friend today, when I saw a new category: Gay Wedding.

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Another Great Day at the Not Office

Meeting with a concerned parent and his son’s teachers. The parent would like us to shame his son by announcing the boy’s low mark to the entire class. Shame will motivate. He may be right, but I explain it’s not an option. FOIP. Professional standards. Self-esteem. The father gives me a look that says, “Fuck your FOIP. Make my boy learn.”

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The Mystery of Testosterone

You must hear this. Not only will it change the way you think about men and women, it will change the way you think about who you are, and why.

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Gimme Your Money! (And Win Double Back!)

This year, for every $10 you donate, you’ll get one entry into a draw I will hold after the run. If I run in my “new year’s resolution” time of 25:00 or less, I’ll write the winner a cheque in the amount of their donation, up to $100. If I run slower than 25:00, the winner will receive double the amount of their donation, up to $200!

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Orangina France Targets Furry Market

Is anybody else confused and disturbed by CGI zebras riding phallic Orangina bottles that suddenly shoot a load of bubbly juice onto a fuzzy female bear’s breasts?

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Hypnotized By Facebook

I didn’t even last a week. Three days into my resolution, I logged on to Facebook. In my defense, it was quasi-accidental. Here’s what happened:

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Resolutions 2008

Here is my wrap up of my 2007 resolutions, and some ideas for 2008.

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Another Reason To Teach: Free Pie!

So yesterday our school had a pie throwing contest to raise money for charity. The contest name is deceiving, for there was neither pie, nor throwing.

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Stepping Over Buried Treasure

Have you ever found a secret treasure? I mean, a real, secret, surprising kind of treasure? What about one that was meant specifically for you?

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