Things I Wikipedia

I once correctly guessed Tito Puente on the first of a series of “person” hints at trivia night that started vague and gradually became more specific. I believe the hint was “Born in Spanish Harlem in 1923.” I’m neat.

Gulf Relief, Part 2

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:51:14 -0700

Addendum to the previous post:

A friend just pointed out to me: “We’re already contributing. BP’s cleanup fund is 33% bankrolled by taxpayers ($10B) due to big oil tax credits.”

True. Perhaps my comment should be, the least you can do is pay your taxes. If you have any interest in supporting the 3rd party relief efforts, donate.

http://www.thingsiwikipedia.com/post/867178193/bp

BP

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:32:00 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BP

Who are these bastards, anyway?

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All shenanigans aside, here are ways you can help the Gulf Coast while sitting on your ass in front of your computer with your credit card in your pocket. It’s the least you can do.

Help provide the families in the Gulf with emergency assistance (food, rent, etc.) with United Way: http://www.unitedway.org/gulfrecovery

Help find and save the wildlife covered in oil, and recover the ecosystem that sustains them with The National Wildlife Federation: http://www.nwf.org/

Help the long-term recover of the Gulf’s natural habitats with The Nature Conservancy: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/gulfofmexico/

We all live on this planet.

Kefir

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:46:19 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir

Mmmm… curds.

Attic

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:03:52 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attic

“known for being awkwardly shaped spaces with exposed rafters and difficult-to-access corners.” Pretty sure there’s an attic where my brain is supposed to be.

Bonus:

This image alone convinces me that I should buy whatever it is they’re selling. (The Attic Tent, it turns out.) FOAM: THE WAY OF THE FUTURE

Himalayan Salt

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:01:19 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_salt

When kosher sea salt just isn’t pretentious enough.

Frotteurism

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:18:27 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frotteurism

Subway (Doctor's Associates)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:59:26 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subway_%28restaurant%29#Doctor.27s_Associates

Subway: Endorsed by 0/10 actual doctors. Eat fresh!

Harry Caray

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Caray

HOLY COW

This Too Shall Pass

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:33:37 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_too_shall_pass

So it goes.

Mutton

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:25:43 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutton

The cougars of the ovine world. (Also, the eunuchs.)

Traffic Congestion (Mathematical Theories)

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:13:50 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_congestion#Mathematical_theories

*headsteeringwheel* *headsteeringwheel* *headsteeringwheel*

Shillelagh

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:19:51 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shillelagh_%28club%29

Irish up your next St. Patrick’s day beat-down with a little Jameson-fueled rage stick.

Like you need another excuse to get violent, ya feckin wanker.

Hosts (file)

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:19:34 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_file

Relevant to the 7-hour session I spend in front of my laptop cleaning a virus. You may now proceed to hire me as Chief Technology Officer.

White House Situation Room

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:12:35 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Situation_Room

Y’know, crazy technology and national security and that kind of stuff. Nothing to do with this:

Borborygmus

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:55:30 -0700

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borborygmus

The only thing louder than the noble howl of the Three Wolf Moon shirt is the noble growl of the gut beneath it.

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I never know what to say when someone asks me, “What’s your favorite food?” I don’t think in terms of absolutes, because something I crave one day might seem gross the next. I just try to feel what food my mouth is whining for, ignore it until it cries in the corner by itself, then stuff some of that food inside so it shuts up and showers me with love instead of whiny complaints. Gratitude, not Attitude. I’ll make a great parent one day.

Personally, I just made some Thai chicken basil stir-fry—much like this. That is most definitely the answer to the sadness of my mouth.

So, tell me…if you could stave your grumbling borborygmi by stuffing something in your mouth RIGHT NOW—anything—what would it be?