Daily Archives: July 6, 2003
This Month’s Harper’s Index
Sometimes revealing, sometimes ridiculous, these facts and figures work well with language students and statistics students.
Last one out, turn out the light
Samira Yacoub, a small woman with bright eyes and jet-black hair, in an unlikely spokesperson for the tiny surviving Jewish community in Iraq.Yet, in a country buffeted by competing religious sects vying for position in a new government, Yacoub declares … Continue reading
New From Yoyodyne
New from Yomega Corp. of Fall River,: Quickball. The ball is smaller than a baseball, made of hard plastic, with 22 holes and it curves, knuckles, and it flutters like a Wiffle ball. Hit it, however, and it takes off … Continue reading
That’s MISTER Bunny to You
Mr Bunny: An interview with Ames Montgomery, who recently celebrated his fiftieth birthday by legally changing his name to "A. Fluffy Bunny" "It’s not like I’m going to walk around wearing a fluffy bunny suit. " by Mark Sorkin, via … Continue reading
Spam Attack
A legal battle for the right to incorporate the word spam in the trademark of software companies has begun in the US. Hormel Foods, the makers of Spam luncheon meat, are challenging a technology company in Seattle which wants to … Continue reading
The Bambino’s Curse
A Blog for the true Red Sox fan. As the summer heats up and the home nine are taking it hard to the hated Yankees, a sickeningly familiar feeling begins to creep around inside us all, and despite self-preservation, good … Continue reading