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"The Public Serpent: Analysis of Parallelisms Between the Reptilian and Politician Life Cycles" Newmann, Kreger, et al. Annals of Performance Science 103:12 (June 2005): 48-62.Précis: Politicians start out warm-blooded but become more cold-blooded the longer they are in office. Despite the politician’s ability to generate heat through campaigning and fundraising activities, they have a remarkably

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For My Liege: A Patriot's Guide is an outline of right action by American vassals. Despite the efforts of traitorous Democrats, voters and domestic animals to halt the Tides of Freedom, America is still supreme in Leadership of the World! Such Malcontents cannot hold back our Vital Homeland! Those who are in Accord with Our Leaders Shall be rewarded! But not every Upright Citizen knows the proper

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Serving Word Salad: A Fable of Language teaches you how to mangle and recast common words and phrases into Neocomm. Neocomm is the next level in the evolution of language. Jargon, acronyms, and field specific terminology are all old solutions to communication problems. This is not a new language. It is a crossbreed language encompassing simplified word combinations, complexified chimeras, and

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Hating God Back: The Secular Humanist Philosophy of "Lethal Weapon". We all know that secular humanism hates God but did you know that this God-hating religion has a movie that lays out its philosophy? Anger and Satanism course through the every line and image of the film "Lethal Weapon". Close examination also reveals the existence of numerous subliminal messages appearing in almost every frame

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Pigs on Parade is a delightful coffee table book with stunning photographs of pigs in all sorts of situations. You will laugh at their humorous escapades! You will weep as they cavort on Main St.! They are the surprise guests at a tea party! Anyone who loves pigs will love this book! There is also a short informational section on the animals. Caution: Police are sensitive about this topic and

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Sturgeon's Law comes from a quote by science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon: "Sure, 90% of science fiction is crud. That's because 90% of everything is crud." If only the percentage were that low. Recent scientific studies have refined this off-the-cuff assessment by Mr. Sturgeon. The Crud Index Study by Tartman, Shush, et al, reveal that Sturgeon was far too conservative. Unfortunately, the

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There are many things most people do not know about the US Government and its hidden history. Chapters in this book cover such things as: The [redacted] was not written by [redacted].Ronald Reagan was [redacted and censored] by aliens.Richard Nixon often [redacted] in the Oval Office bathroom.Congress is explicitly authorized to give beautiful decorating makeovers.There are many other secrets.

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Like the rhythms of the waves on the beach, something in you reaches for happiness and falls back. Why are you unable to find a place of joy within yourself? First you need to admit your need for love. Then you need to buy this book. Finally you must devote yourself to healing your sloppy soul. Then you will feel joy! Just remember that it is important to buy this book. Read it. Read it all at

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Viking Diaries is the sensitive journey of Leaf, a young Viking seeking to understand himself through pillage and rough trade. This epic tale of life among strong, unwashed men traveling the seas is sure to be a best seller. Leaf is shy as he witnesses his first "blood eagle" but soon is begging to be allowed to perform it for the most minor of infractions. Eventually he devolops a strong, mature

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Triumph of the Stupid: The Ascendancy of Dumb People in Society. In a society that calls for intelligent consideration of complex problems, we feel stupid. This book is primarily concerned with a re-evaluation of the "Peter Principle" which states that in corporations, people rise to their level of incompetence. Data suggests that Dr. Peter was far too conservative; people often rise well above

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A chronicle of the modern US prison system. Life in and out of prison and the growing overlap between the two. Milestones in prison history include when the prison population became larger than the largest city in the United States. Chapters include: The Business of Incarceration; The Return of Flogging, Branding and Clipping Fingers; The Pros and Cons of Driving Prisoners Insane.

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A novel of deep psychosis, rummaging through the detritus of Lou Reed's unconscious. Like the film Being John Malkovich, we are invited to experience life through the eyes and mind of Lou Reed circa 1974. This dark parable is written in a style designed create a discontinuity of the senses. Most people begin to develop facial tics and twitches by the end of the second chapter. Sensitive people

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Sometimes I think of books I would like to write. Sometimes I think of books I would like to read. Sometimes I think of books I wish had already been written by someone else. Sometimes I dream of books that will never be written, not in this world. Sometimes I re-imagine real books, shaping them into a slightly different form. The blog name is a nod to Italo Calvino's "Invisible Cities".

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