Waterboarding is the practice of strapping someone to a plank or board, placing a rag over their nose and mouth, and then pouring water over the rag until it is soaked and no air can get through. The person is forced to breathe water, which enters their lungs and causes intense pain, and can damage [...]
Over the past six months, I’ve gotten more and more interested in shaving. Not the “electric razor for 10 minutes” kind, or the Gillette Mach 72 kind. The old school, cup, lather, brush, and double-edged razor blades kind. And I think I’ve finally figured it out. It may seem counterintuitive for someone who loves technology [...]
greetings, all. i’ve been absent. the following should explain why: I’ve been putting in quite a bit of time at work. like, a lot of time. i think i put in 60 hours easy this week, probably closer to 65. fortunately, i’m coming to the end of that period. at least i hope i am. [...]
today is a rare day. it is a rare day because i’ve never wanted to destroy someone’s career before today. but it’s probably because i’ve never met someone so grossly incompetent and arrogant that they don’t even bother to do any research or ask any questions before starting something in which they have absolutely no [...]
service noun: 1.h. An act of assistance or benefit. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition ”St. Olaf College…stimulates students’ critical thinking and heightens their moral sensitivity; it encourages them to be seekers of truth, leading lives of unselfish service to others; and it challenges them to be responsible and knowledgeable citizens [...]