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A total eclipse…of reason

Well, the upcoming solar eclipse (visible in Asia) will be accompanied by the usual superstitious blither-blather. Hopefully there won’t be any harmful consequences associated with astrological predictions and other dire portents.

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Happy V-Day (except in India)

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Unless, of course, you live in India.  Who’d have thought the peace-loving Hindus would take to cracking the skulls of those foolish enough to observe that most decadent of Western holidays (after Christmas, of course)?  Something called … Continue reading

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