I’ve long believed that we Americans are lazy when it comes to pronouncing words, in general, especially names. Along comes a site called HowToSayThatName.com that can help immensely with the task. Native speakers provide help with pronouncing a host of first and last names. Check out the site if you need help [...]

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ok.  can we put an end to the madness now?

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I’ve long held that toast is a nearly perfect food. Now, it’s even more perfect-er, in a total geek sort of way. For $55 you can get your hands on a toaster that burns the image of none other than Darth Vader on your toast. Here’s to a balanced breakfast, with the [...]

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MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann used his “Special Comment” this evening to weigh in on the Prop 8 vote in California.  If you have no idea what I’m talking about, first shame on you.  Second, read about it here.  Bottom line… the people of Kah-lee-forn-yah voted 52.3% to 48.8% to outlaw gay marriage.  Olbermann’s remarks are stellar [...]

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