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[22 Sep 2008 | 3 Comments | ]

The economy hit the ground with a thud last week and people stood by with their chalk in hand, ready to draw the outline. But Henry Paulson has an idea. If we give him $700 billion without restrictions, he can fix this. And by “we”, I of course refer to the American taxpayer who had little to no involvement in the extinction of the financial dinosaurs. 
I’m not unfamiliar with economics but that isn’t the same as being knowledgeable. So I’ll turn this over to Paul Krugman: 
There’s justice in the gibes. …

Home Decor, Indie Retailers »

[22 Sep 2008 | 2 Comments | ]

I’ve mentioned before that it is a rare day that I watch a movie outside of the horror genre. I’m deeplly envious of a friend from high school that is now attending the special effects makeup school run by Tom Savini. It could be said that I’m a fan. 
Horror Decor is like Pier One for the Fangoria set. There are pillows referencing A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Shaun of the Dead and Grindhouse. There are candles filled with blood and razorblades. There are bloody sheets. And- this …