MsGuy

As a life long Calvinist, this is the first Whore of Babylon whose doings I've ever found interesting (well, other than some of the gamier Renaissance popes). I am genuinely curious how this is all going to turn out. Thanks for the post and keep posting any other good articles you run across, AS. Would be interested in hearing any personal take you have on Il Papa as well.

LOL, my post popped up under "gay midget porn (images)".

So what search terms were you using when that popped up, AS?

Too many movie reviewers want to pretend they're "critics" and spend way too much time burnishing their art creds. They ain't critics, they're just fucking movie reviewers. Tell me (roughly) what the film is about. Tell me what you liked about, what didn't work for you. Was the acting any good? Were there huge holes in the plot? And, if there are some real cuties, clue me in on that too, especially if they're taking off their clothes. Mainly what I want from a review is help deciding whether it's worth a 70 mile round trip and 3 or 4 hours of my time to see it. All of which you packed into your review, Paragon. Thanks for your time and effort. Thanks especially for the pix. Always helps if I don't have to guess if your idea of cute and mind match up.

But he's so cute!

According to a publication in NewScientist, raw semen is a first class anti-depressant. No really, listen to this: "semen does contain several mood-altering hormones, including testosterone, oestrogen, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinising hormone, prolactin and several different prostaglandins." Apparently the good stuff is absorbed directly through the recipient's tissues and lingers in his/her blood stream, so it's happy, happy, happy (at least until the STD tests come back). Lots of ifs, ands & butts here, so read the fine print and proceed at your own risk. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn2457#.UuQSO7xMG1I

Ahahahahahahaha... Hito 1 Sucky 0

Let's not overlook the whistling wings of the Polish Hussars. "While the badass weaponry and armor was unquestionably utilitarian, the Winged Hussars also went that extra mile to ensure that they were armor-crappingly terrifying while charging ahead in perfect formation. Their armor was burnished and well-polished so that it gleamed in the sunlight (most Renaissance-era knights preferred black armor because it was more resistant to rust), they wore brightly-colored heraldry, and OH YEAH they also had giant-ass fucking wings strapped onto their backs. These wings, which were made of ostrich or eagle feathers glued onto wooden frames that arched up and over the back, made an insane whistling noise while the Hussars were charging, completely unsettling, terrifying, and overawing the enemy in the brief moments between when they said, "holy shit WTF" and when they had a kebab skewer jammed into their eye sockets at about a hundred and twenty miles per hour. Some of the Hussars also used to up the "wow factor" by stuffing severed heads down the tips of their weapons and charging into battle with a lance-full of heads, which sounds pretty gnarly."

Hot tea or iced tea? If hot, is there a generally available brand you would recommend? Something from a tea specialty shop ain't gonna do me much good around here.

OK, Pepsi states that, at least in California, it's products won't give you cancer (anyway not any more). Never would have, says they, as long as you didn't drink more than 4 ounces a day. Guess they put the stuff in 12 oz. cans for convenience in sharing. http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-pepsi-one-carcinogen-soda-20140123,0,2293838.story#axzz2rHtIZyUg Hell, I drink Coke so what do I care?

Well, it's a start, I guess...

And against that you offer the plate lifter? ahahahahahahahahaha... AS, you got to up your game if you want to run with the big dogs.

I can't believe it, but I actually managed to find it again. The things I do for AS... The Setup: The Joke:

In an excruciation of epic fail, AdamSmith realizes he will go to his grave never having witnessed the Platonic Ideal of practical joke.

Absolutely the most awesome practical joke ever:

A sweet romance, a dash of porn but mainly two characters I really liked and got interested in. Try this out if you're interested in webcomics or, if you're curious about the artform, TJ and Amal is a good place to start. http://tjandamal.com/

"Just think what the next life can bring If posthumous glory's your thing: Swiss reincarnation Is quite the sensation— The next time you come back as bling."

Sorry, I only read the Heavy.com piece which, at least to me, wasn't clear. The NYT article is better.

So did the guy he put the hit out on actually get killed?

Sucky, sometimes Hito is a little indirect when he makes a point. (Just in case you missed it.)