Archive for October, 2006
The Unethicist
Thus spake TychoOctober 30, 2006 at 12:34 pm
“The Ethicist” is Randy Cohen’s long-running advice column in the New York Times. Each week, Worker #3116’s “The Unethicist” will answer the same questions as “The Ethicist,” with obvious differences.
She Means Well
Thus spake EnnuiOctober 26, 2006 at 8:24 am
Cyclical Non-Uterine Dysmenorrhea
Thus spake EnnuiOctober 20, 2006 at 7:09 am
You know my feelings about asthma.
Thus spake Ennuiat 6:59 am
Coolest Art Ever
Thus spake TychoOctober 19, 2006 at 9:20 am
If someone did this to my windshield, I wouldn’t have the heart to turn the wipers on until the rain washed it away. Link.
Move Over Harry Potter…
Thus spake Tychoat 9:10 am
Late Night with James Joyce
Thus spake Ennuiat 7:20 am
Teen Boy Squad!
Thus spake Ennuiat 6:53 am
Speaking of YouTube…
Thus spake EnnuiOctober 18, 2006 at 8:30 am
Google Video Camcorder
Thus spake SheniOctober 17, 2006 at 5:51 am
E-Coli Plush Toy!
Thus spake EnnuiOctober 3, 2006 at 11:35 am
GIANTmicrobes: Plush E. Coli
Available Now
Escherichia Coli Bacterium
1,000,000 times actual size!
Facts: The Escherichia coli bacterium was identified in 1885 by Austrian physician Theodor von Escherich. Its peritrichous flagella (the hairs which can sprout anywhere on its body) can twirl around, propelling it forward at the bacterial-equivalent speed of a torpedo.
Many strains of E. coli are harmless, and huge numbers are present in the human and animal gut. In addition, E. coli is among the most studied of all creatures great and small. Not only is it ubiquitous, but it is simple to cultivate. Under ideal conditions it can divide every 20 minutes; a single cell can become over a billion in less than 10 hours!
Nevertheless, E. coli can also escape the confines of the human and animal intestinal tracts and cause both urinary and serious abdominal infections. And of course, certain strains (such as the infamous O157:H7) can cause food poisoning as well.
Though E. Coli outbreaks have been attributed to a variety of causes (such as unpasteurized milk and contaminated water) undercooked ground beef is among the most common causes. Contamination typically occurs at the slaughterhouse, when cattle’s internal bacteria are inadvertently brought into contact with the beef’s surface. The grinding process then distributes the bacteria throughout the beef, where it is more likely to be undercooked.
Because E. coli contamination requires very few bacteria, contaminated meat looks and smells normal. So, if you’re a carnivore, the surest way of avoiding a close encounter with E. coli is to cook your meat thoroughly - and have your steak tartare well-done. E. gads!
This football-shaped plush measures approximately 6″ long and 3″ wide. It is constructed of light grey-brown plush. It comes with a short description of the history, symptoms, and treatment of E. coli.
For children ages 3 and up.
Complete selection of plush toys (including Monty Python plushies) can be found here.
Athens Area Barbie
Thus spake Ennuiat 11:29 am
For those who have not already found this one in their inbox:
Mattel recently announced the release of Limited Edition Barbie Dolls for the Athens Area Market:
Oconee Barbie
This princess Barbie is only sold at exclusively at Heery’s and Cat’s Pajama’s stores. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade Handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired foreign dog named Honey and a cookie cutter house. Available with or without tummy tuck and face lift. Workaholic Ken sold only in conjunction with “augmented” version.
East Side Barbie
This modern day homemaker Barbie is available with Ford Windstar Minivan and matching gym outfit. She gets lost easily and has no full time occupation or secondary education. Traffic jamming cell phone sold separately.
Iron Triangle Barbie
This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife,a Chevy with dark tinted windows and a Meth Lab Kit.
This model is only available after dark and can only be paid for in
cash. Preferably small, untraceable bills. Unless you are a cop, then we don’t know what you are talking about.
Five Points Barbie
This yuppie Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer h3. Included are her own Starbucks cup, credit card and
country club membership. Also available for this set are Shallow Ken and Private School Skipper. You won’t be able to afford any of
them.
Madison County Barbie
This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR shirt and tweety bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has a six pack of Coors light and a Hank Williams, Jr. CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken’s butt when she’s drunk. Purchase her pickup truck separately and get a confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely free.
West Side Barbie
This collagen injected, rhino-plastic Barbie wears a leopard print outfit and drinks Cosmopolitans while entertaining friends. Optional Percocet prescription available.
Jackson County Barbie
This tobacco chewing, brassy haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased Beer-Gutted Ken out of Newport Barbie’s house. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid washed jeans, fake finger nails, and a see through halter top. Also available with a mobile home and 8-track tape player.
Normaltown Barbie
This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair,
arch-less feet, hairy armpits, no makeup and Birkenstocks with white socks. She prefers that you call her “Willow”. She does not want or need a Ken doll, but if you purchase two Montpelier Barbies and the optional Subaru wagon, you get a rainbow flag sticker for free.
Holman Avenue Barbie aka Lives off Campus Barbie
This Barbie comes with her own mountain bike. Available with SUV, complete with Kayak on the roof and dog in the back. Optional Ken doll also comes with his own mountain bike and dog.
Winder Barbie
This Barbie is only 14 and comes with a stroller and infant doll. Optional accessories include a GED and bus pass. Gangsta Ken and his ‘79 Caddy were available, but are now very difficult to find since the addition of the infant.
Rocksprings Barbie
This chain smoking, beer chugging model has a low rise jeans complete with muffin tops, for that extra something to hold on to. She has a lower back tattoo, cuz she’s kinda slutty like that. She drives a 1995 ford probe, and thinks she can dance better then you can. She comes complete with drug-dealing Ken, who doesn’t have a car or his license b/c he’s on probation. Navel piercing sold separately
‘Country Rock’ Barbie
This Barbie comes with tangled hair and missing teeth. She is sporting LA Gear sneakers, Tapered Jeans and a B.U.M equipment belly shirt. Country Rock Barbie is also available with bearded Ken who serves as her cousin/boyfriend.
