Monthly Archives: July 2008

The Pump / Thai Legend

From www.teakdoor.com (16 April 1997) “The government must crack down on this disgusting craze of ‘Pumping’,” a spokesman for the Nakhon Ratchasima hospital told reporters. “If this perversion catches on, it will destroy the cream of Thailand’s manhood.” He was speaking after the remains of 13 year-old Charnchai Puanmuangpak had been rushed into the hospital’s […]

Hurricane Bertha Update

It’s official Hurricane Bertha is recognized by the Hurricane Center.

Buses and Bikes / No Cars

She who laughs loudest laughs alone

Jittarat Wongsomboon of Thailand won the Ripley’s International Laughing Contest in Pattaya July 5, 2008. The 55 year-old laughed for 12 minutes after hearing a joke about the blind Cambodian and the elephant. Her decibel level hit 110, which is equivalent to standing 3 feet from a chain saw cutting through a pine. Pain begins […]

Word Association with McCain and Obama / Top 10

It’s the silly political season of July. The GOP and Democratic candidates can relax throughout the Senate break. Vacation with the family and avoid any gaffs. Both candidates are taking advantage of this lull to combat the American public’s perception of their personae first ignoring the fact that all politicians are only in it for […]