Commenting on my post regarding Iraqi Prison Abuse, Latook writes: “WHEN IN ROME” what’s the problem? This happened in Iraq, it happens all of the time. It’s their way. If it happened in the US, then it would be abuse. If we have to obey the laws and customs of a host country then all…
Monthly Archives: May 2004
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Shy Girl
by Brian David Phillips •
Watch this . . . What a shy girl. Be sure to press play and watch the entire clip. Enjoy!
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Duh, I Did It Again . . . Britney’s Dyslexic Tattoo Again
by Brian David Phillips •
This is funny . . . and sad . . . and . . . well . . . I just don’t know what . . . WOW Report: Duh, I Did It Again. Britney Spears has a new tattoo. Last time we heard about her putting a Chinese word on her body that didn’t…
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Pinup Woodcuts . . . Women Expose Their Breasts for Fashion
by Brian David Phillips •
Pinups like the Page Three Girl and the Playboy Centerfold have been around a lot longer than many people would expect. It’s not just a modern phenomenon. See an entertaining, rough, article here which explores some of the basic history . . . albeit, abridging much of the of cultural context. Topless pin-ups appeared 400…
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Conservative Bias in the Media
by Brian David Phillips •
The New York Times has a fairly clear overview regarding the new Media Matters for America service . . . see
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Can I Use Stream of Consciousness for My Application Essay?
by Brian David Phillips •
Low Culture publishes the “extremely personal essay” written by author Elizabeth Wurtzel as part of her succesful application to Yale Law School . . . low culture: It’s Legally Blonde Meets the Bell Jar! . . . funny stuff, particularly the comments about Christina Ricci who played Wurtzel in the film.
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Don’t Read This! The Friends Finale
by Brian David Phillips •
The folks at the new gossip blog Defamer have scooped everyone with an on-the-set report from the filming of the final episode of Friends . . .
Hypnosis, Trance, Meditation, and The Rest
Some People are Just Plain Foolish
by Brian David Phillips •
As most of my regular readers know, I love hypnosis . . . all types. I am a certified hypnotherapist and I also love performance hypnosis. As part of my love of stage hypnosis, I maintain a number of resources on stage hypnotists among others. Until very recently, I maintained a list of stage hypnotists…
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Worms, worms, and more worms.
by Brian David Phillips •
Yet another internet worm is out and about attacking unprotected computers. This one attacks you if you’re connected to the internet so no need for the virus to spread itself through email. It just snakes along in the internet connections, looking for a hole. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could actually use our computers…
Hypnosis: Entertainment, Stage, and Performance
Hypnotist Frank Santos at Harvard
by Brian David Phillips •
The Harvard Crimson has a nice review of an R-Rated stage hypnosis show by Frank Santos. If you enjoy stage hypnosis, Santos is well worth seeing. The bits in the review are pretty standard for his shows and are crowd pleasers. It is interesting to see how the subjects describe their experiences. Been there, done…
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I Guess I’m Just Lazy . . . or, maybe I’m just happy
by Brian David Phillips •
Well, while I might be a little happier imagining glass ceilings and mythical barriers to my success, the bitter truth may just be that I’m just a tad on the lazy side squandering my potential. Even if the low score I received on the online variation of the classic IQ test were correct (it’s a…
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Call Me Mr. Dysfunctional
by Brian David Phillips •
Lorraine and Kaye were gone for the entire weekend . . . camping with Kaye’s Scout Troop at Ko-Lai Scout Campsite. Well, it was one night . . . and while they had a wonderful time, all I got out of it was a realization of just how dysfunctional a fellow I am as I…
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The Classic IQ Test
by Brian David Phillips •
Congratulations, Brian David! Your IQ score is 136 This number is based on a scientific formula that compares how many questions you answered correctly on the Classic IQ Test relative to others. Your Intellectual Type is Visionary Philosopher. This means you are highly intelligent and have a powerful mix of skills and insight that can…
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Iraqi Prison Abuse
by Brian David Phillips •
Given what has come out about the Cuban camp for detainees from Afghanistan, Brig. Gen. Janis Karpinski’s take on the recent scandal involving Iraqi prisoners in Iraq makes a lot of sense . . .
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Here’s Our Fleet, Now Be Patriotic . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
Chinese warships have docked in Hong Kong to encourage the people there to be more patriotic. Hmmmm. The ships are also there to put a fright into Taiwan: “We are always on call,” said Yao Xingyuan (么興遠), commander of the battle group. “If necessary, we have the ability to preserve the stability of the Taiwanese…
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Massive Updates to Fotki Galleries
by Brian David Phillips •
Here we go . . . trying something new. Just to let you know, my galleries at Fotki have gone through a massive update. We’re talking tons of new stuff in most of the directories. Go here to check them out. I am trying out some new functions there so we’ll see how they work…
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Sorority . . . new book confirms stereotypes
by Brian David Phillips •
Bachus at ErosBlog comments on a new book that shows that many of the stereotypes of sorority sexual behavior are true: There’s a new book out based on an undercover penetration (er, accidental word choice but I’m leaving it) of modern sorority life. And no, there isn’t an account of naked twister in there .…