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The Daily F Bomb, Tuesday 5/7/13

Interrogatories

For National Teacher’s Day, what teacher(s) did you have that made you interested in something that you thought you could never be interested in?

For Roast Leg of Lamb day, how do you like your leg of lamb? (Vegetarians may skip this question or describe their ideal salad.) 😉

Do you like getting dressed up, or are you happier in casual? What does your work require?

Do you think Pluto was treated unfairly and deserves to be a planet?

The Twitter Emitter

Black folks are not stupid. (Republican attempts to lure black voters)




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I have to admit that rather than being angry about Republican attempts to lure black voters by twisting and spinning and blatantly lying about who they are as a party and who and what they stand for, I have been watching their contortions with an almost unholy glee.

They have had it so easy fogging the minds of low-information white folks who consist on a steady diet of Fox news, conspiracy theory, and panic-driven racism, sexism, homophobia and xenophobia, that blinded by buying their own propaganda and bigotry, they have bought the package they sell and continue to make futile attempts to steer us “blah” folks to vote for them, even as they spit on us in public on a daily basis.

The Daily F Bomb, Monday 5/6/13

Interrogatories

Since today is International No Diet Day, if you could eat whatever you wanted all day long without any consequences (digestion, cholesterol, blood pressure, weight gain, etc.) what would you eat?

How good is your vision? If you wear glasses, do you like plastic or wire frames?

Have you ever broken any bones?

In college, were you a serious student who studied all the time, a party animal, or a reasonable combination of the the two?

The Twitter Emitter

The Daily F Bomb, Friday 5/3/13

Interrogatories

It’s International Tuba Day. Do you have a favorite tune in which the tuba features prominently?

Mobile phone owners – do you still remember any phone numbers, or do you rely on the  phone to remember them for you?

Did you ever dislike a movie enough to walk out of the theater mid-film? Which ones?

Do you have any crushes on any famous people? If so, who?

The Twitter Emitter

The Daily F Bomb, Thursday 5/2/13

Interrogatories

Have you or anyone you know actually bought anything from spammers?

Have you made the acquaintance of any Nigerian princes?

Have you ever tried truffles? Which kind, and did you like them?

What is your favorite charity?

Do you still read an actual newspaper? Which one?

The Twitter Emitter

The Daily F Bomb, Wednesday 5/1/13

Interrogatories

How many of the month-long observances listed below apply to you?

What’s your favorite Mother Goose rhyme?

If you’ve ever really liked a TV commercial, which one(s)?

Describe the perfect sandwich.

What scarier, spiders or snakes?

The Twitter Emitter

Jason Collins, “We’ve got your back”




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Echoing the words of First Lady Michelle Obama:

President Obama called NBA player Jason Collins Monday to offer his support after Collins announced he’s gay, becoming the first openly gay major league professional athlete, CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett has learned.

The president offered congratulations and support on Collins’ courage and willingness to be the first in the four dominant pro sports to make this announcement.

First lady Michelle Obama also showed her support for Collins on Twitter Monday.

“So proud of you, Jason Collins! This is a huge step forward for our country. We’ve got your back!” she tweeted, signing it “-mo,” which indicates she – not an aide – sent the message.

The Daily F Bomb, Tuesday 4/30/13

Interrogatories

For National Oatmeal Cookie Day and National Raisin Day, would you prefer the two combined, or is raisins in anything an abomination?

Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of the AARP?

If you are too young, are you in the habit of traipsing on the lawns of old people?

Have you ever had a hairstylist really mess up your hair? How so?

The Twitter Emitter

The Daily F Bomb, Monday 4/29/13

Interrogatories

In what ways do you consider yourself to be creative?

What is your favorite dance/type of dancing?

Are you more of a participator or observer?

What do you think is the single most important/contributory factor in the dumbing down of America?

The Twitter Emitter

Beijing and Xi’an: a photo diary

Good morning, everyone. As some of you know, I just returned from 12 days in China. As an archaeologist who works in Europe, the Middle East, and the US, I never thought that I would have the opportunity to visit China. However, one of our Chinese colleagues volunteered to host the biennial meeting of the Worked Bone Research Group. The meeting was scheduled right after the annual archaeology meetings Honolulu, so several of us were able to travel from Hawaii to China. I managed to get a great airfare deal that took me from Newark to Honolulu to Beijing and back for only $1190. It was the trip of a lifetime, so I thought that I would share some of my pictures with you.

The WBRG conference was held in Zhengzhou, but we flew into Beijing and were able to spend a couple of days there before the conference. Here is a view of a temple that overlooks the Forbidden City:

And here is a view of the Forbidden City taken from the top of the temple:

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