Author Archives: kaan

murk

Posted on December 4, 2012 by kaan

As the FIPA fiasco continues to unfold, it turns out that the “experts” who are speaking in favour of the trade deal with China all seem to be employed by law firms that do the arbitration between nations and corporations. That is to say, … Continue reading →

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deafening silence

Posted on December 3, 2012 by kaan

I got turned on to this video clip today. The content itself isn’t particularly entertaining. It is mostly just clapping or silence. What it suggests is far more interesting. It is a series of excerpts from the live stream of the UN General … Continue reading →

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fuck wank bugger shitting arse head and hole

Posted on December 2, 2012 by kaan

As the mythmas season descends upon us and we are force-fed rampant consumerist messaging that inundate the psyche during simple tasks like buying a loaf of bread, I like to reflect on some the opportunities for a seasonal smile. The opening scene from the film Love Actually is … Continue reading →

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the view from above

Posted on December 1, 2012 by kaan

The photo of “earthrise” taken by Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders has been described by many, including Life magazine, as one of the most influential photos of all time. It has been credited with vitalizing the environmental movement. It sure … Continue reading →

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must dash

Posted on November 30, 2012 by kaan

It is time to check in on the movember stylings. Ryan has a fundraising page for prostate cancer research. So does Liam, but I don’t have a fresh picture of his upper lip. Rather than grow the mo’ just fo’ … Continue reading →

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Your invited!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by kaan

As a result of having sent a variety of letters to a myriad of MPs over the years I have ended up on a few of their mailing lists. This latest one from Joyce Murray does not do a great … Continue reading →

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urinalysis of the situation is lacking

Posted on November 28, 2012 by kaan

There seem to be a handful of things that are experienced differently by different genders. I think one adventure that is under-realized by those without an externally positioned  grasp-and-point urethra is the joy of peeing off of something really tall. It is really quite satisfying. … Continue reading →

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juvenile

Posted on November 22, 2012 by kaan

giggle.

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Teaser!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by kaan

This is not a banana sandwich. It is better.

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phoney sense of security

Posted on November 15, 2012 by kaan

This is the new secret access code shape for my phone.

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