Monthly Archives: December 2013

Entry 300: Let’s Get This Century Going Already!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by markhal

Well, it was just 14 years ago when we opened up a shiny new century, but now it’s all dusty and smells like old people. I don’t know why we can’t take better care of our things. As it turns … Continue reading →

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Entry 299: Huh?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by markhal

According to an article in The Huffington Post, a study by the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics has determined that one word is more or less universal everywhere on Earth. It means the same and sounds similar in just about … Continue reading →

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Entry 298: Lump of Coal

Posted on December 24, 2013 by markhal

Happy health care to all, and to all a good night. Merry Christmas, everyone.  See you soon. Idea: Mark Hallen; Execution: Casey Hallen

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Entry 297: Waste Management

Posted on December 21, 2013 by markhal

U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK), being a doctor, is one of the few members of Congress who can help when you go into shock on those rare occasions when Congress actually does something. He’s also the guy who releases … Continue reading →

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Entry 296: Watch What Doesn’t Happen

Posted on December 18, 2013 by markhal

Well, clearly, Scandinavia is out to take over the world. Or end it. Their scheme began by attempting to infiltrate our infrastructure with incompetently-assembled furniture from Sweden. Or maybe that was just the plan for taking over my house. Then, … Continue reading →

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Entry 295: This is an All-New Post

Posted on December 15, 2013 by markhal

Apple has an all-new Mac Pro. Toyota has an all-new Corolla. Marvel has an all-new X-Men. ESPN has an all-new Sports Center app. Amazon has an all-new Kindle Paperwhite. And, sometimes, episodes of your favorite TV shows are all-new. Now, … Continue reading →

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Entry 294: …And the Plate of Cookies Cost $37,000

Posted on December 11, 2013 by markhal

Welcome to another episode of “Haven’t They Got Anything Better to Do?” In this edition, we visit the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado, where the military’s very latest technology is put to work to protect America and … Continue reading →

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Entry 293: Hey, Who You Callin’ Smart?

Posted on December 8, 2013 by markhal

Every once in awhile, I sit at my computer watching a video of a TED presentation and, I have to tell you, I’m really getting sick of Mr. Danson’s comments. I mean, how much can you bear to listen to … Continue reading →

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Entry 292: Profound Philosophical and Metaphysical Questions

Posted on December 4, 2013 by markhal

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I take on the tough issues of our day such as, to name a couple of recent ones, slime mold and testicle-eating fish. But you may be surprised to … Continue reading →

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