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iphone 4 released: Not as good as the first one, say critics

The original iPhone was an undisputed classic that made its producers, Apple, a household name. With the “difficult 3rd edition” behind them, Apple now attempt to rekindle the magic of the original in the much anticipated “iPhone 4”. The phone starts where the last one left off, with the applications trying to close themselves. Then, [...]

Economy Boosted by Increase of Minimalists

A new trend of “not spending much” has resulted in a much needed boost to the world economy. Minimalists everywhere are spending money hand over fist to buy the latest minimalist paraphernalia. Sales of Minimalist books have gone through the roof, with minimalists around the world spending their money to find out how not to [...]

I Braved Swine Flu and, Instead of Dying, I lost 22lbs

This past weekend I went dancing at the discos.  I did a little dance on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday night.  I contemplated going Sunday night but was a little too tired even for myself.  And yes, apparently my weekend starts on Wednesday.  Friday I passed out cold while attempting to take a 30 minute siesta [...]

Groped by a Mustached Taxi Driver

I walk my white french poodle every day around lunch time.  Lunch time in Mexico is around 3pm.  Yesterday the two of us were strolling down the Malecon (a cemented boardwalk here, pronounced Mal-ah-cone) when we passed a corner of three or four taxi drivers waiting for their next jolly tourist.  I had no idea [...]

When Clothes Disappear

So, today I discovered urban dictionary.  They seem to have all kinds of definitions from the street and the like.  The tag line reads, “The dictionary you (write). Define your world.”  I was feeling lucky on google and that’s how I found it.  Turns out there are about 65 varying “definitions” of sketchy.  I liked [...]

Finding red Mexican Mr. Roo

So, I think it´s a rooster, but you be the judge.  I´ll refer to the animal here on as red Mexican Mr. Roo. Some of my sketchy posts might be flavored with some spicy spice from Mexico.  I live here.  But, I only moved south from Washington, DC about three months ago.  Anyway, back to the [...]

Hi, can we talk about Pirates?

Did you know that this year alone, pirates have seized over 100 ships in only one area— the Gulf of Aden. I had to look that gulf up on Wikipedia, so don´t feel silly if you have to click through here also. Yep, that´s right, click on the link and you´re looking at Somalia. Reminds [...]