KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• No Mas

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  That's it. I'm done. This blog will officially die. Why? I'm just over it, really. There are other things I'd like to focus on, like possibly a book. Updating became more like a job, and I already have one of those. I'm very grateful for those who have read this [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2008, 6:01pm EST
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Hiatus

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  Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I'm putting the blog on hold for a bit as I contemplate its future and focus on some other projects. I'll let you know the verdict shortly.
  
  Thanks for reading and I really appreciate the fact that you came. [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2008, 11:41pm EST
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Hope You Celebrated Responsibly this Halloween

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  Posted: November 02, 2008, 1:03pm EST
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• Notes From Election Time

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  The above video of the new national anthem from Glenn Beck & Co. was quite enjoyable, and sadly appropriate.
  
  I actually got to vote early on Friday. Nobody really moved me, but I ended up voting 3rd party - a write-in actually (only 10 people are eligible [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2008, 10:11am EST
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Things That Should Not Be On Television

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  While perusing the old boob tube this week, I’ve discovered a few things that society could do without on television.
  
  Madden Nation on ESPN
  (I've written about this before, but it's worth restating.) This is a show on ESPN – a station I would expect [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2008, 8:38pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Something Positive: Madison, Indiana

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  I'll take a break from constant complaining (I don't like it any more than you do) and discuss something I really enjoy: Madison, Indiana.
  
  My girlfriend, who attended nearby Hanover College, introduced me to this wonderful community that Charles Kuralt called "The most beautiful river [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2008, 11:21pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• The World is Nuts

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  While I in no way advocate violence against women, this is quite amusing (the payoff comes near the end, so watch the whole thing). So I guess this falls into the "so wrong, but oh so right" category.
  
  
  
  There's nothing right about [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2008, 5:01pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Revisiting the Wal-Mart Question

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  My friend sent me this map the other day showing the growth of Wal-Mart in America through the years. Obviously, some say this exemplifies a spread of commerce; others will tell you this resembles something more like a plague. Here's the map (give it a sec, [...]
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  Posted: October 18, 2008, 9:43am EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Dear Vitacost, Stop Hating Your Customers

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  Vitacost.com. It’s hard to describe, or even wrap my brain around, a company that has an absolute disdain for its customers. But apparently, that’s just how Vitacost rolls. Here’s my latest e-mail correspondence with them regarding an important health-related package I ordered back on Sept. 9:
  

  
  Am I ever [...]

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  Posted: October 15, 2008, 7:11pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• The Dude & the Duds

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  Great article from BBC News about something very near and dear to me: "The Big Lebowski." If you haven't seen this film, I question your patriotism and would contend that you haven't really been living.
  
  "This aggression will not stand, man."
  
  In unrelated news, here are some [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2008, 9:45am EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Who Are the Intellectuals, Again?

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  I came across this post Tuesday by Michael S. Rozeff on LewRockwell.com and I think it's important:
  

  Beside all else that can be said about the Federal Reserve Board, one other thing should be clearly stated: They know nothing special about money, banking, finance, or the economy.
  
  There [...]

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  Posted: October 08, 2008, 7:42pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Fascism Defined (I'm Just Saying)

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  According to the Business Dictionary:
  
  FASCISM: Doctrine; collection of concepts; and dictatorship by government of a country, often involving hostile nationalistic attitudes, racism, and private economic ownership under rigid government control. A fascist regime is often militarily belligerent.
  
  According to Ronald Reagan: "Fascism was really the basis for [...]
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  Posted: October 03, 2008, 5:45pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• You Think We're Just Going to Take This?

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  Following today's pork-laden Senate bailout, I think I speak for many Americans by saying that Rowdy Roddy Piper aptly sums up my feelings toward the United States government right about now. Just replace "Adrian Adonis" with "Uncle Sam." Lot of metaphors here, but I [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2008, 8:22pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Ray Lamontagne Certainly Not Lame-ontagne

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  Fall weather is in the air. Football season is rolling along. And the Cubs are in the playoffs. Life ain't bad today.
  
  The gal and I saw Ray Lamontagne last night at The Murat. He was quite a treat, as expected. The guy just has [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2008, 6:48pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• The Great(ish) Debate

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  I'd say overall, Friday's Ole Miss debate was a push. If people went in with a rooting interest, I'd imagine they'd contend their candidate won. McCain won on aggression, which in debates, athletics, what have you, normally dictates the winner. However, Obama looked far more cerebral. And after eight years [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
  by KITTENS & SUNSHINE

• Feeling Like Produce

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  So I'm walking through the supermarket after work today, and an older gentleman walks by me and says -- and I quote -- "Nice ass." Really? I looked at him to make sure the comment was intended for me (it was), and bolted the other direction. But I have to [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2008, 6:06pm EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• POEM: The Tip and the Tap

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  I've taken to writing poetry lately in my spare time. I'll plan to post them here every now and again. Here's my first effort regarding the current economic crisis:
  
  The Tip and the Tap
  
  Hand me your bill,
  For I am the waiter.
  This receipt and this dollar [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2008, 7:42pm EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• Storm Troopers Don't Push 300 Lbs.

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  You think Jedis get that way by sitting around watching "Facts of Life" reruns? Unfortunately, this has a tragic ending but I guess that's the risk you run. [...]
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  Posted: September 22, 2008, 8:04pm EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• Biden: Move Over John, I Can Say Stupid Things, Too

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  First, let me start off by saying I take back anything positive I've ever said about Joe Biden. Why? Because he said this. I've heard the story from various outlets, but I appreciate Swineline's succinct summary:
  
  

  
  News Flash to Biden: Taxation is not an [...]

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  Posted: September 19, 2008, 7:12pm EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• McCain Not So Sure About Spaniards

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  In case you haven't heard, McCain seems pretty sure Spain is not to be trusted:
  
  

  Finally, the questioner said, "Okay, but I'm talking about Europe - the president of Spain, would you meet with him?" The Senator offered only a slight variance to his initial [...]

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  Posted: September 19, 2008, 7:12pm EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• This American Life

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  Am I wrong, or is the entire financial structure of our country imploding upon itself? Anybody else just feel like grabbing a metric ton of pop-tarts and beer and just holing up in their apartment for a few months?
  
  Oh well, don't worry, everybody; the [...]
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  Posted: September 17, 2008, 12:07am EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• Evaluating the Candidates: We're Pretty Much Screwed Any Way You Cut It

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  This presidential election is getting more and more interesting for me. With recent developments in the Ron Paul vs. Bob Barr contentious saga, I've become less supportive of Barr. And it's hard to support a guy who voted in support of many of the anti-Constitutional mandates he now opposes. If [...]
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  Posted: September 13, 2008, 12:38pm EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• Angry Media Professionals Make for Great Comedy

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  (WARNING: Very foul language) These are quite entertaining. I especially like the CNN weather man: "Let me talk, Carol!" [...]
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  Posted: September 10, 2008, 5:48am EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• Barr Offers Great New Rule on Maher Show

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  Barr: "Stop saying we're sending a message to the administration. There's only one way to make sure Bush or Cheney hear you; make a private call to someone in your family."
  
  Hat tip to www.twitter.com/unitedliberty.
  
  
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  Posted: September 07, 2008, 10:53am EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• Rove/O'Reilly ... Oops

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  Got a kick out of this. "The Daily Show" nails Fox News pundits Rove and O'Reilly on their switcharoos regarding Sarah Palin. I'm sure similar videos could be shown about MSNBC, mind you, but this is tremendous. [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2008, 10:42am EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• An Awesome Dream

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  Had an interesting dream this morning:
  
  I was walking through a mall (although part of it looked like my high school) and I was carrying a jug of water as I walked through it. As I'm walking, a young, shirtless thug-like gentleman walks up behind [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2008, 9:29am EDT
  by MATT O. LIBERTY

• Tucker on Liberty and Ron Paul

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  Interesting Reason interview with Tucker Carlson at the Rally for the Republic regarding libertarianism and Ron Paul. I especially like, “I have an unusual sexual proclivity; I’m libertarian…”
  
  Word is Tucker left the rally in anger when Jesse Ventura went on his 9/11 truther tangent.
  
  [...]
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  Posted: September 05, 2008, 1:15pm EDT
  by STEVEN TUESDAY

• Theater and Sock-Hopping

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  The ladyfriend and I saw "Rudy" at the Artcraft Theatre in Franklin last weekend. That reminds me: Sometimes it takes a bigger man to cry. Just kidding, I didn't cry but "Rudy" is an American classic. And if I had a soul, I'm sure I would [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2008, 6:10pm EDT
  by STEVEN TUESDAY

• Kingmaking

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  I watched part of the GOP Convention last night. Apparently, I missed a rousing speech by Fred Thompson. I did, however, catch Joe Lieberman's oratory. Not so rousing. Although I did learn that "these times" are both "tough" and "not ordinary." I know this because Lieberman repeated these phrases more [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2008, 5:36pm EDT
  by STEVEN TUESDAY

• Another Political Litmus Test

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  Maybe Obama moves you. Maybe McCain is your cup of tea. Maybe you would rather endure an entire marathon of an MTV "reality" series about privileged California youth than read one more thing regarding politics. Don't worry; you only have a couple months left.
  
  But [...]
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  Posted: August 30, 2008, 9:02am EDT
  by STEVEN TUESDAY

• Say What You Will About Bill Clinton, But...

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  He just offered this in his DNC address tonight: People abroad "have always been more impressed by the power of our example than the example of our power."
  
  Now that's just great oratory.
  
  Now let's see how long Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2008, 9:27pm EDT
  by STEVEN TUESDAY

• Donkeys All Around

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  I came across this blurb, which I believe was linked from Drudge, explaining that Democrats were warned several times in convention materials NOT to drink excessively this week, as the Denver altitude can cause some problems. I'd imagine that upon reading this, Ted Kennedy stated, “This [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2008, 8:18pm EDT
  by STEVEN TUESDAY

• A Real Champion in Speedos

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  For the past couple of weeks, I've been asking why cliff diving is not an Olympic sport. Then I recently came across this video from yesteryear. This gentleman, Dana Kunze, is jumping from over 170 feet. Not only that, but he has to climb all the way up [...]
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  Posted: August 23, 2008, 11:52pm EDT
  by STEVEN TUESDAY

• Biden His Time: Obama Makes Wise Choice

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  To be honest, I'm quite surprised with Obama's pick to appoint Joe Biden as his VP nominee. I thought Bayh might make more sense because he could put Indiana in play against a weak GOP candidate this year. Also, Biden's history of gaffes and penchant for [...]
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  Posted: August 23, 2008, 9:41am EDT
  by MATT McSUNSHINE

• VPs Await Obama's Call; WTF Barack?

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  As VP speculation continues to build, 236.com was fortunate enough to catch some of the instant messaging between the anxious Democratic candidates. I found this amusing. [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2008, 10:51pm EDT
  by MATT McSUNSHINE

• Greased Up Over Lucas Oil

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  My lovely girlfriend and I were able to tour the new Lucas Oil Stadium over the weekend. I must say, the facility is quite impressive. The tour was self-guided around the concourse, but I was mostly focused on walking around the field, pretending like I was [...]
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  Posted: August 20, 2008, 12:01am EDT
  by FUTILE MATT

• China: At Least the Food is Real

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  This post from The Raw Feed is an apt accumulation of links articulating how fake China's presentation has been during the Olympics. It just gives cred to the "Matrix" induced belief that everything you know is a lie. Perhaps acclaimed scholar and bantamweight poet Fiona Apple [...]
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  Posted: August 16, 2008, 5:08pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• The Real Fringe Candidates

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  Just got back from the State Fair. Lots of walking. Lots of people. Lots of loudness. I fear I may not be a State Fair kind of guy anymore. I felt like one of those people in the movies who's hallucinating and there are all these creepy people and clowns [...]
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  Posted: August 13, 2008, 7:54pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Coming Soon to the United States: Big Brother's Pizzeria

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  I remember seeing this clip in a movie, either "Freedom to Fascism" or "Zeitgeist."
  
  I wish this was funnier, but due to current and impending realities, the best laugh I can muster is an awkward one. Sort of the type of laugh that comes out [...]
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  Posted: August 09, 2008, 8:07am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Dissension at the Trib

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  I was in the newspaper business for a few years, and eventually got out mainly because editorial salaries are laughable, I think the medium is becoming antiquated, I got tired of getting phone calls from whackjobs on a weekly basis, and the salaries are really, really [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2008, 5:57pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Veep Talk Hits Us Baby One More Time

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  Today, the talk around the water cooler, fire hydrant, or player's club lounge – depending on your place of employment – has been that Barack Obama is preparing to announce Evan Bayh as his vice presidential nominee tomorrow from a podium right here in Indiana. Time will tell if this [...]
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  Posted: August 05, 2008, 5:20pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Dog Tired of This Senselessness

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  I'd imagine the motivational speech for this raid went something like this:
  
  "Okay, listen up SWAT Team! Word on the street is this guy has two black labs -- I repeat, TWO BLACK LABS -- so this could get ugly. Be sure to get those [...]
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  Posted: August 04, 2008, 5:54pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Fonts: They Think They're People

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  Thanks to CollegeHumor.com for this font-tastic production. [...]
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  Posted: August 02, 2008, 1:00pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Forget Energy Vote; It's Margarita Time

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  Soooooo, I guess we're taking a five-week vacation. Without a vote on offshore drilling.
  
  Thanks Ms. Pelosi -- for that kick in the junk. I'm sure we all appreciate the "representation."
  
  Hat tip to Hoosier Access for the video. [...]
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  Posted: August 01, 2008, 5:40pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• I'll Just Hitchhike, Thanks

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  Dear Greyhound Executives,
  
  I was recently on one of your busses traveling through scenic Canada. The ride was relatively smooth and the driver was quite cordial. However, I have a complaint. [...]
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  Posted: August 01, 2008, 5:22pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• "W" The Movie: Watch It and Weep

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  I'm usually not a tremendous fan of movies that are sort of half-assed portrayals of history. If you're going to use real people and real names, then I believe the corresponding events should be completely accurate or you're misrepresenting the truth and inevitably leaving people with a false [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2008, 7:30am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Getting to Know Valpo

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  I attended a wedding Saturday. The matrimonial couple are nice young folks and are friends of my girlfriend. (Sadly, my friends are far from mature enough to get married at this stage, as ordering the Big Ten Network is about the most noteworthy commitment they can muster.)
  
  The trip [...]
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  Posted: July 29, 2008, 7:24pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Astronaut: Aliens are Among Us

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  No word yet if the Obama campaign's advance staff is scouting out a spot on the moon for their candidate to stump in front of hundreds of thousands of its residents. Prepare yourself for the mainstream media's argument that it will "shine just a little brighter" if he [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2008, 5:42pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• There Goes the Flood

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  I wanted to wait a couple of weeks before I posted this just to see how accurate some of these statements would be. I received this chain email featuring a series of pictures from the Iowa floods last month with commentary regarding how this disaster was treated differently than the [...]
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  Posted: July 26, 2008, 11:13am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Twittering: Now You Can Get a Real Time Feed of Your Government Screwing You to the Wall

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  My partner in freedom Mitch has been receiving Rep. John Culberson's Twitter feed regarding the mortgage bailout vote, which passed the House today. Here is what Culberson had to say (read from bottom up):
  

  johnculberson Total unfunded laibilties of USA over 56 trillion yet
  today House voted to increase [...]

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  Posted: July 24, 2008, 7:47pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Vote O'Liberty in '08: Kittens and Sunshine for All!

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  So I leave the country for a few days and come back to see Peyton Manning has an injured knee, Greg Norman almost won the British Open at 53, and -- oh yeah -- I'm running for president.
  
  Don't believe me? Watch this:
  
  
  
  I guess I'm [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2008, 9:33pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Free Speech & Free Love

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  I'm writing this quickly as I pack for my 10-day fishing trip to Canada, so forgive me.
  
  I've been reading about this all day, and it seems Speaker Pelosi's latest shenanigans may be spitting in the face of the First Amendment. Pretty scary, and reeks of fascism. My pal [...]
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  Posted: July 09, 2008, 5:16pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• The Price of Freedom

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  With my 29th birthday looming, I realized this weekend I was getting old when all I could do on the 4th of July was complain about how loud fireworks are. Then, I wondered if they were this loud when the pilgrims and Native Americans first launched them back in the [...]
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  Posted: July 05, 2008, 4:49pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Hairy Situations

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  So I was vacuuming my body last night (not what you think, I had just cut my hair) and my freaking vacuum clogged up and shut off. When that happens, you're supposed to wait 30 minutes until the vacuum will work again. So there I was, with no vacuum, looking [...]
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  Posted: July 02, 2008, 6:00pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Funny Picture Saturday (to Mask “I have Nothing Original to Add to Public Discourse Saturday”)

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  Here are a collection of amusing pics I've received recently in emails from friends, friends of friends, and strange old men trying to win my affection.
  
  
  The Indy Star's Gary Varvel pretty much nails it.
  
  
  
  Stealth-tastic.
  
  
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  Posted: June 28, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Why We Fight

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  Note: I'll just be posting twice a week now on Wednesday and Saturday. You'll be getting fewer posts, but at least you'll be getting less value, as well.
  
  
  A friend sent me this video, in which people sardonically explain why they're voting Republican. (Psssst, they're really Democrats making [...]
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  Posted: June 25, 2008, 5:27pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Rudy & the Ruskies

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  To follow up on my last post, I watched the Russia vs. Netherlands Euro Cup soccer match today. Russia ended up winning 3-1. As if it's not hard enough to root for Russia these days, they also celebrated their goals by playing techno music. I know, if you're like me, [...]
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  Posted: June 21, 2008, 6:27pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• U.S. Soccer: Not as Boring as I Once Thought

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  I'm a big sports fan, but was never really into soccer in my younger days. However, since the last World Cup, I've gotten into international play and try to follow the U.S squad when I can.
  
  Last Sunday, they kicked off qualifying for the next World Cup with a [...]
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  Posted: June 19, 2008, 6:10pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Not-So-Special Moments

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  I received an email the other day about "photobombers" -- people who jump in photos where they're not wanted and ruin a perfect moment. Well, this was definitely my favorite.
  
  Also, my girlfriend and I went to our favorite restaurant Saturday night in Broad Ripple [...]
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  Posted: June 17, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Russert Dies: Sunday Mornings Won’t be the Same

  
  Bottom line: Tim Russert was a pro. "Meet the Press" has long been one of my favorite Sunday staples and I'm certain it won't be the same. Not only was Russert the host of the show, but he was also the NBC News Washington Bureau Chief. The guy knew [...]
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  Posted: June 14, 2008, 9:20am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Drivers Getting Violently Californicated

  If you're looking for a reason to dislike the Golden State -- and earthquakes, smog, and Kobe Bryant aren't enough for you -- this article might put you over the edge.
  
  Although, I did just see Larry David on the floor at tonight's Lakers/Celtics game. So I guess having [...]
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  Posted: June 12, 2008, 9:54pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Smile, Comrades

  
  Considering the week we've had in the Hoosier State, K&S would just like to remind you to smile ... and be resourceful whenever possible.
  
  Oh, and NBC's Comrade Williams says you should stop being selfish. I especially liked, "... we need to start thinking [...]
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  Posted: June 10, 2008, 5:47pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Buchanan on Colbert; The GOP Problem

  Pat Buchanan was recently on "The Colbert Report," talking about his new book and the problems with unnecessary wars. I think hell has officially frozen over; watch Buchanan get cheered by Colbert's audience:
  
  
  
  Also, I thought this letter to the Republican Party was interesting. It apparently has [...]
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  Posted: June 07, 2008, 9:34am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Congressmen: ?What is War Good for? Us!?

  
  Some may say war is a detriment to the country. But it's not all bad; just check out this article to see how well our Congressmen fare when we fight.
  
  I also find it amusing how many of these folks are Democrats. You know, the [...]
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  Posted: June 05, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Who Saved the Electric Car?

  
  Neil Young. That's freaking who.
  
  Also of note, I ate a bunch of Sour Patch Kids at work yesterday and I think they (a) destroyed the inner lining of my mouth and (b) eroded the enamel of my teeth. My teeth were so sensitive [...]
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  Posted: June 03, 2008, 5:09pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Conniving Mother Pfleger

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  "Look kids, it's a race-baiting schmuck":
  
  
  I’m hardly a fan of Hillary Clinton’s, nor will I judge any political candidates by the pastors who speak at their churches, but this display by Father Michael Pfleger is remarkably distasteful in so many ways. The fact that someone who’s supposed [...]
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  Posted: May 31, 2008, 4:55am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• The Old Switcheroo, Biggie Sized

  
  I love these commercials now that Pizza Hut and Hardee's are showing where they go to some elegant restaurant and substitute in their own food to be served to unsuspecting patrons. My question is: What kind of a legitimate restaurant whores its customers out to fast [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2008, 4:56pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Libertarians Nominate Barr; Still Irrelevant Until Further Notice

  
  Former Republican congressman Bob Barr barely won the Libertarian Party's nomination in Denver this weekend, eeking out a victory over longtime party veteran Mary Ruwart.
  
  This is a very interesting article from Alternet.org asking if Barr will be this year's Ralph Nader, taking enough of [...]
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  Posted: May 27, 2008, 5:23pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• ?Indiana Jones? Delights Hoosiers, Ticks off Commies

  
  Yesterday, we caught a matinee of the new Indiana Jones film, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." The film really was enjoyable on a lot of levels. It was somewhat alarming to see how much Dr. Jones has aged over the years, but [...]
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  Posted: May 24, 2008, 3:30pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Sweet Smells of Fun in Nashville

  Had Thursday and Friday off this week so the gal and I went down to Brown County (Nashville, IN) for the afternoon. Pretty enjoyable, and it was nice to see all the arts and crafts and such. My only question is why does every craft store have to have some [...]
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  Posted: May 22, 2008, 9:33pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• The Bulk of It

  Went to Costco tonight and dropped over $200. Still, it's a good kind of hurt. I did notice the first strike against my favorite bulk distributor, however, as there was no Guinness to be found in the entire facility. Now I have to get it from the downtown liquor store [...]
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  Posted: May 20, 2008, 7:19pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Poker Still Fun; Government Still "Brain dead"

  
  I had Friday off, so I headed down to Caesars Indiana in Elizabeth, Indiana. From what I'd read, they have one of the best poker rooms in the Midwest. Well, naturally, when I got there I found out they're remodeling the poker room so the poker [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2008, 10:38am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Dueling McLaughlins

  
  Mitch sent me this Jon McLaughlin video for "For You From Me." I must confess that I must be getting old, because when I read the text of Mitch's email I was thinking McLaughlin was the old guy who yells about politics on "The McLaughlin Group." Anyway, the point [...]
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  Posted: May 15, 2008, 5:52pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Sky B. Free

  
  This article makes the case for pulling regulation out of the airline industry, creating “Anarchy Airlines.” To that I say, “At this point, how could it hurt?”
  
  For the record, other possible airline name variations could include “Nihilist by Northwest” or possibly “The One Who [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• A Crazy Day of Poker

  
  Just got back from visiting the Grand Victoria in beautiful Rising Sun, Indiana today. Haven't really documented it a whole lot on this blog, but I am a poker geek. I've read many books on Hold 'em poker, as well as websites, and have been playing [...]
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  Posted: May 10, 2008, 10:20pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Reason Highlights the Libertarian Problem

  
  I wonder why Libertarians never win elections, or have much pull nationally. Oh yeah, it's because these are its presidential candidates.
  
  My pal Mitch's favorite part of this story was this quote regarding a nomination of Bob Barr: "You’d lose the entire, very large, [...]
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  Posted: May 08, 2008, 5:46pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Is World Looking for Less Government?

  
  
  I just took part in the now-famed Indiana primary. I won't say who I supported for president however, as that is my personal business, or perhaps biznass on the streets. In totally unrelated news, CNN's Wolf Blitzer is already heralding Rep. Ron Paul's new pro-freedom book, The Revolution: [...]
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  Posted: May 06, 2008, 7:15am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• It's Witchcraft

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  As primary results come in from Guam, the tension is palpable. This combined with the day's other horserace, the Kentucky Derby, may have those with a penchant for gambling on edge.
  
  If you're looking to take your mind off your respective wagers, check out this [...]
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  Posted: May 03, 2008, 10:56am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• A Load of Crap

  
  I can't really add any commentary that would do this situation any more justice than the photo does, but I received this pic from someone at work the other day. Apparently, this vehicle was spotted in Noblesville and the city's police department took photos after pulling [...]
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  Posted: May 01, 2008, 6:46pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• When life hands you lemons

  
  Or more aptly, when life hands you lemonade ...
  
  ... You should probably use it to separate a child from his family just because you can. To see what I mean, read this episode of "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
  
  [...]
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  Posted: April 29, 2008, 5:37pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Reflections of Memphis

  
  Just got back from Memphis Saturday night and I'm pleased to say it did not disappoint. As someone who's studied music history in school, Memphis was a place I knew I needed to go. We toured Sun Studio (where Elvis, Johnny Cash, and others got their [...]
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  Posted: April 26, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Drivin' to Memphis

  The gal and I are headed to Memphis early this morning for a three-day vacation. We're both music fans, so we thought it would be an enjoyable experience. Our itinerary includes visiting Graceland, Sun and Stax Studios and other related bars, museums, and general haunts.
  
  I also hope to [...]
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  Posted: April 24, 2008, 5:38pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Mutts in politics; teachers slap-happy

  
  As the 2008 election looms, hopefuls and incumbents alike are clinging to any support they can get. Chief among them is Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and this special interest group, who are barking up the right tree for re-election and hilarity. It may seem ridiculous, but [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2008, 5:21pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Buble entertains with voice, enjoyable shtick

  
  Last night I ended up going with some coworkers and my girlfriend to the Michael Buble (I don't know how to make the accent above the "e," but it should be implied going forward) concert at Conseco Fieldhouse here in Indy. We were privy to a [...]
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  Posted: April 19, 2008, 10:11pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Tejada in his early thirties(ish)

  Who needs to juice when you have a fountain of youth?
  
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  Posted: April 17, 2008, 9:51pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Bourne to be Fiscal

  
  Had an interesting dream Monday night: A high school gym in Greenwood was sold out and packed with people who paid $100 to see a screening of a new “Bourne” movie starring Matt Damon. After switching seats with someone during the film, I ended up sitting [...]
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  Posted: April 17, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• American Idols

  
  The Indianapolis Star's Gary Varvel merges two things that I once loved but are now irritating me -- "American Idol" and politics. [...]
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  Posted: April 15, 2008, 12:01am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Panhandling in Indy

  
  Much has been written about Indy's panhandlers lately and whether or not many of them are actually homeless. Whatever your take on the matter, you'll probably find a recent experiment by local political writer and commentator Abdul Hakim-Shabazz to be rather interesting. He made about $15 [...]
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  Posted: April 14, 2008, 9:07pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Comedy Central's Oliver documents Fox News

  
  I had the transmission flushed on my new truck today. Not sure if I really needed one, but I'm always looking for an excuse to hear the word "tranny" during a business transaction.
  
  In totally unrelated news, I enjoyed this documentary on Fox News by [...]
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  Posted: April 12, 2008, 5:16pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• The Crime of Caring

  To follow up on Tuesday?s post, I noticed Mayor Ballard reportedly referred to the crime problem as a key concern during his State of the City address Wednesday.
  
  That?s encouraging, I suppose, and he?s making a concerted effort to put more police on the streets. Hopefully, they?re not the [...]
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  Posted: April 10, 2008, 7:36pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Indianapolis a Safe, Clean, Prideful City?

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  My girlfriend parked her car in the Circle Center Mall parking garage last weekend while visiting Nordstrom?s to purchase wedding-related items with her sister. When she came out to her car, she noticed her side mirror was folded in. She then discovered a note on her [...]
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  Posted: April 08, 2008, 5:12pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• David Baker proves IU's about more than just hoops

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  My girlfriend and I are taking a long weekend later this month to visit Memphis. Our plan is to visit Graceland, Beale Street and Sun and Stacks Studios (although now it's a replica). We're both pretty into music and it's a joy to be dating someone who's knowledgable about this [...]
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  Posted: April 05, 2008, 6:27pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Got My New Ride; Let Freedom Ring

  
  My new (to me) vehicle was just delivered! Let the havoc wreaking begin. (This isn't a photo of me, mind you, but the sentiment of liberation is adequate.) [...]
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  Posted: April 03, 2008, 5:47pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• A Deal nearly queered

  On Saturday I paid to have a mechanic inspect this Isuzu Rodeo I'm about to buy from this guy. I had test driven the car, but wanted it looked at by an independent and savvy eye. The mechanic approved it, and we were set to make the deal Monday at [...]
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  Posted: April 01, 2008, 6:17pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Hollered Greens

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  I�m leading an initiative at work as part of our Wellness Program to get the office to make environmentally conscious decisions. Even though �going green� has become remarkably clich�, I feel this is a positive move for the collective business community that people are at least [...]
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  Posted: March 29, 2008, 8:27am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Birth Control

  Gotta run as I'm off to watch NCAA hoops, but I enjoyed this gem from a chain email:
  
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  Posted: March 27, 2008, 5:13pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Car Buying Fuels Dementia

  I found a vehicle I like and it�s being sold by a gentleman in Greenwood. It�s another SUV (I�m not going to state what kind yet because I�m not in the mood for feedback regarding how big of a mistake I�m making). Why buy another SUV after running my 1991 [...]
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  Posted: March 25, 2008, 5:33pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Fun with Skittles, Abandonment

  This isn't exactly new, but I find it amusing:
  
  
  Can't wait to try the new chocolate Skittles. Although, some people call them "M&M's."
  
  Also, in case watching college basketball this week has reminded you so much of your bachelorhood that you feel it's time to revisit it, [...]
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  Posted: March 22, 2008, 10:06am EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Celebrate Basketball

  I�m taking half the day off today and all of Friday to do nothing but watch NCAA basketball. This looks to be the best 48-hour period of my life. Today, I�m predicting a Notre Dame victory, a Purdue victory, and that my urge to buy a Lexus will grow exponentially.
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  Posted: March 20, 2008, 12:35pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY

• Leprechauns love the South, but don't we all

  Sure.
  
  
  Apparently, the gentleman in dreadlocks would like some gold. [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2008, 5:42pm EDT
  by MATT O'LIBERTY