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By Andrew Kuhn 28 August 2016 (With apologies to Wallace Stevens) For if betimes this polymath of paregoric fumbled for a formula as apt as that which summed his seldom-ciphered sibilants— englobed as gorgeous lexic embolisms bobbing in a bouillon sie... More »
By Chris T. Hackett 28 August 2016 Last month at a secret hacker conference, known only “Future Cons,” a stunning announcement was made. Hackers released a smart phone app that exposes the secret agents working for America’s intelligence organizations. C... More »
To become a candidate for President of the United States, a person doesn’t need his or her high school transcript, college degree, record of public service, character references or an employment resume. Even a driver’s license isn’t necessary. The only... More »
By W.T. Fallon 25 August 2016 NEW YORK — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced at a press conference today that he plans to replace the Affordable Care Act with his own health care plan, Trump Care, if elected. “I promised to make Am... More »
While the rebel flag no longer flies there, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley says that the state has never considered itself part of the Union, European or otherwise. COLUMBIA – Following a hotly contested statewide referendum, South Carolina Governor... More »
I’m currently dating a Hooters waitress. Her name’s Jamie and she works at the branch that just opened here in Santa Monica that still has the orange and white, overly-inflated, grand-opening balloons flapping around out front. The restaurant’... More »
By Dan Geddes ATLANTA– A recent CNN poll of American citizens found that a solid majority (72%) believes that “the United States of America is still the greatest democracy in the world.” Most poll respondents were clearly favorable toward American democr... More »