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The Skull and Bongs Society

Outrageous story of the week: HOUSTON (AP) — Three teenagers were arrested after two of them told police they dug up a secluded grave north of Houston, removed the skull from the coffin and converted it into a marijuana bong. ...

By Dan Marley on 5/09/08
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Democratic Primary Cram Session

So, Obama took North Carolina by a decisive margin yesterday and Hillary eked out a win in Indiana. Between the lingering specter of Jeremiah Wright and Hil’s proud refusal to back down, the pundits have plenty of fodder to ride out into summer. But are you still paying attention? Did you ever? ...

By Jason Richards on 5/07/08
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How to Be the Bobby Flay of Summer

With Memorial Day just a few short weeks away, I can already begin to smell the glowing embers of a hot charcoal grill (though maybe that’s because my neighbors are literally grilling right now). Summer barbecues are wonderful, not just because of the simple, back-to-the-earth feeling evoked by meat...

By Nick Schonberger on 5/07/08
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Top Ten Ways to Drop $600

Starting this month, those coveted $600 tax rebates from the government will start hitting the mailboxes of recent grads who kept it real last year and didn’t make very much money. The big question is...

By Christopher Schonberger on 5/06/08
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OMG, Why Is NBC Is So Good at Commercial Parodies?!

Check out Nerve.com’s 50 Greatest Commercial Parodies of All Time. It’s sort of lame that the list ignores international comedy and has a heavy SNL bias, but at least it reminded me of this gem: ...

By Joan Mitchell on 5/06/08
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The Ultimate "Flipping the Script" Video

What if everyone had to fight for their job each morning like a day laborer? That is the conceit of this award-winning short. It starts a bit slow, but wait for the payoff (and, if you're like me, breathe a sigh of relief that it doesn't come in the form of Carlos Mencia): ...

By Jason Richards on 5/05/08
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Are You Allergic to Work?

Spring is the season when most people start gushing about how “beautiful” the weather is and I just stare into the distance, watching pollen falling from trees and thinking about how bad my allergies are going to be. Still, at least I can take some refuge inside a nice air-conditioned room, which is...

By Christopher Schonberger on 5/02/08
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NYC: City of Fights

To mark the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto IV, the alternative history buffs over at the Bowery Boys blog break down the portrayal of New York City through video games, from Punch Out!! to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project...

By Christopher Schonberger on 5/02/08
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You Say Tomato, I Say Petrol Bomb

As established in last week's recipe for mac and cheese, even the most traditional comfort foods can have their variations. Sometimes, this is welcome. Other times, people get a bit territorial about their favorite dish. Take for example the story...

By Nick Schonberger on 5/01/08
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Keepin' It Realia

Que onda gueys? I gotta historia to tell... If I could change anything about my schooling it would be...

By Tom Wiseman on 5/02/08
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