The Parable of The Skunk and The Frog
One day a skunk and a frog were frolicking through a sleepy sunny neighborhood, playing about, rolling around on the many lush green lawns. At one point, panting, they lay on their backs facing the sky and taking a break.
The skunk asks the froggy, "Froggy, how do you always stay in a good mood. What is your secret?"
And the froggy responds "I just go along for the ride, not worrying about the next bend. Why do you ask this skunky?"
The Skunk replies "Well I just can't… AHHHHHH" Out of nowhere, a crazy man with a cigar jumps hacking the skunk to pieces with a GIANT machete!
The End.
Japan Nuclear Disaster Coverup: New York Times
On March 25th, NY Times posted article with the following paragraphs (original post):
Hidehiko Nishiyama, deputy director-general of the Japan Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, mentioned damage to the reactor vessel on Friday as a possible explanation of how water in the adjacent containment building had become so alarmingly radioactive. A senior nuclear executive who insisted on anonymity but has broad contacts in Japan said that there was a long vertical crack running down the side of the reactor vessel itself. The crack runs down below the water level in the reactor and has been leaking fluids and gases, he said.
The severity of the radiation burns to the injured workers are consistent with contamination by water that had been in contact with damaged fuel rods, the executive said.
“There is a definite, definite crack in the vessel — it’s up and down and it’s large,” he said. “The problem with cracks is they do not get smaller.”
Within a day, much of these paragraphs were removed:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/26/world/asia/26japan.html?_r=1&src=mv
They removed the admission that the reactor vessel was cracked. It is obvious to most experts now, that given the current levels of radiation in these buildings, more than one reactor vessel has been breached.
Rochefort 10 – A Twitter Beer Review
Sunday our own Dr. Raol Duke, did a live streaming review of Trappistes Rochefort 10 on Twitter. In English, that means he tweeted his review as he was drinking the beer. For those of you who missed it, the transcript is below. If you want to see more of these reviews as they happen, please follow @DrRaolDuke on Twitter.
Without further ado, the Rochefort 10 tasting. Paired with McClelland's Drama Reserve in a Ser Jacopo. Opening now. #pipe-smoking #beer
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Bouquet: Fudge and Coca Cola. mmmmm. Relieved, no hint of Clove or Banana. #beer#Rochefort10Expert textpert
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First sip: chocolate ice cream float. Very nice. thankfully, no clove or banana. #beer#Rochefort10Expert textpert
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And here comes the fruit. The result of collaborating with uncivilized, savage wild yeast. Luckily, it is more subdued then most BelgiansExpert textpert
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The fruit is very much in the background, so not recommended for the sensitive man who prefers fruity belgians. #beer#Rochefort10Expert textpert
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I appreciate that the brewer did not forget beer is brewed with hops, unlike most barbaric Belgian blaspheming brewers. #beer#Rochefort10Expert textpert
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Sweetness aplenty and vast amounts of body. This concoction harkens back to the ales of Yore. #beer#Rochefort10Expert textpert
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I'm glad I didn't smoke a Latakia blend for this tasting. Would have overpowered it. #beer#Rochefort10 #pipe-smokingExpert textpert
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Creamy and malty with the right amount of bitterness. The fruit has moved farther into the background. #beer#Rochefort10Expert textpert
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Look, I'm not saying it's an imperial stout but is sure does share some similarities. #beer#Rochefort10Expert textpert
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Excellent strong ale! 9.8 out of 10. #beer#Rochefort10Expert textpert
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Does This Tiger Costume Make Me Look Stupid?
When a photo of Congressman David Wu from Oregon in a tiger costume surfaced, many wondered if the congressman was mentally competent enough to perform his duties. We here at Take The Cannolis wondered if there was any politician that could actually pull off the tiger costume, and command respect while wearing it. You be the Judge:
"YAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhh!"
"Peaceful Muslims, pls refudiate."
"This is our generation's Sputnik moment."
"I'm The Decider"
"I did not have sexual relations with that woman"
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
"I'm not a crook"
Christine O’Donnell Does Not Want You To Masturbate
After watching this disturbing video of Christine O'Donnell promoting an anti-masturbation campaign on MTV in the 90s, we could discuss the larger implications of the Republican Party being taken over by these nut job Tea Baggers. Instead, I have to ask the burning question: What self respecting anti-masturbation campaign doesn't mention that it grows hair on your palms and makes you go blind?
World Cup Warm Up
The 2010 World Cup is a week away. I like to get warmed up for it by watching my two favorite Pele clips from the classic WWII Nazis vs Ally POWs Soccer Flick, Victory:
This, This, This, This, This, This. Goal. Easy.
Bicycle Kick. Nazi Applauding.
Announcing TTC 2010 World Cup Coverage
Today we are kicking off the 2010 Take The Connolis World Cup Coverage. Stay tuned to TTC If you want to the latest, most important World Cup news and opinion. More to come soon. For now, here is an interesting list. Too bad Marco Materazzi didn't make Italy's squad this year. This is what a tough guy is:
Book Review: The Warded Man
The Warded Man is the first book by Peter Brett. He wrote the thing on his Blackberry during his commute to Manhatten on the F-Train. I really enjoyed it. It's fantasy, but not wizard and orc fantasy. More of a horror slant really. Awesome/unique hero character. Fast read. 7.5/10
Ignore this top 50 soccer player list
How am I suppose to take this list seriously? Pato nowhere to be seen: Espn's Top 50 Player of the World Cup