Early thoughts on Google+

So after I was a smart-alecky contrarian about the whole idea, Saintseester sent me a Google+ invitation for a sociological yuk, and I’m sure she’s enjoying that I’m enjoying it. You know, choosing which faceless, soulless mega-corporation with which to share the most intimate details of your life is an important decision. I like my … Read more

Thursday miscellanea #145

Happy Bastille Day! I’m delighted to report that the matriarch at my across-the-street neighbor’s house has been released, and is going to be just fine.  They’ve had an overwhelming response in helping them clean up that’s been heartening to witness. We’ve got some sustained temperature relief coming in the next several days.  I just paid … Read more

The rise and fall of the faceless Aryan sex dolls

You know, when “Nazi sex dolls” jumped out at me from the screen, I really didn’t think much of it. I just expected it to be a fake Rob Zombie movie trailer or something. Nope.  It was a real thing, according to author Graeme Donald.  Hitler ordered sex dolls (called “gynoids” and/or “comforters”; enjoy that … Read more

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