Monthly Archives: September 2009

Really, America? More Americans Believe In UFOs Than Oppose A Public Option

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Chris Zach

Apparently more Americans believe in UFOs than oppose a public option for health care insurance. Unfortunately, I think this says as much about the scientific ignorance and conspiracy-theory-craziness of Americans as it does about the state of the health care … Continue reading →

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How Far Can One Get from McDonald’s?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Chris Zach

If two cars are traveling towards each other, with one car traveling at 60 mph and the other trying to drive as far away from McDonald’s as possible, how far can it drive? The answer is 145 miles. In other … Continue reading →

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New Beers to Taste Thanks to GABF

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Chris Zach

The winners of the recent 2009 Great American Beer Festival in Colorado were just announced, thereby seeding a long list of area microbrews I need to try for the first time. Having moved to DC from San Diego only a … Continue reading →

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Instant Coffee Minus Instant Gagging?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Chris Zach

And I thought instant coffee was only useful for cooking and baking. (I use it in desserts, chili, etc.) I’m willing to give Starbucks VIA a try — heck, it can’t be too bad for camping, at least! Excerpt: AFTERMATH … Continue reading →

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Read This: The Funniest Protest Signs Of 2009 (PHOTOS)

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Chris Zach

First, read this: (And watch for the spelling of words such as “public.”) The Funniest Protest Signs Of 2009 Then, read this. Thank you, someecards. Thank you very much. Tweet

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Shouldn’t the U.S. Chamber of Commerce be FOR Jobs?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Chris Zach

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is denying climate change and opposing the cap and trade bill with “disingenuous attempts to diminish or distort the reality,” according to PG&E Chairman and CEO Peter Darbee. PG&E recently pulled its membership from the … Continue reading →

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