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Sean ‘Zeke’ Mandel’s Facebook Links 1970-01-01 05:00:00

May 21st, 2011 · Comments Off

People who touch your junk – Boing BoingSource: www.boingboing.netThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons License permitting non-commercial sharing with attribution. Boing Boing is a trademark of Happy Mutants LLC in the United States and other…

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Gap Casting Call 2010: Vote for AJ

October 9th, 2010 · Comments Off

Gap Casting Call 2010: Vote for AJ
Source: www.gapcastingcall.com
Help make me a star! Vote once a day to make me the Fan Favorite Winner of this year’s Gap Casting Call.
    Proud Papa that I am, I entered AJ into the Gap Casting call 2010 contest. Vote, vote for AJ!    

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Congressman Bores Grandson to Sleep With ‘Domestic Violence’ Babble

October 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off

Congressman Bores Grandson to Sleep With ‘Domestic Violence’ Babble
Source: gawker.com
Congressman Ted Poe took his grandson to the House floor earlier this week, to show the youngster American democracy in action! The grandson clearly wasn’t impressed, however, and comically struggled to stay awake while grandpa shared terrifying domestic violence tales.
    Why bring your grandson to work day should never be broadcast on C-Span.    

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Dogs and Puppies – To Everyone Who Loves Dogs

September 21st, 2010 · Comments Off

Dogs and Puppies – To Everyone Who Loves Dogs
Source: www.dogwork.com
Give an Animal Shelter a Second Chance.
    Had to pass this on. Dogs rule my world.

Who doesn’t love Puppy breath?

http://www.dogwork.com/feeling/    

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Sorry, You Absolutely Cannot Eat These Animals in New York State

August 28th, 2010 · Comments Off

Sorry, You Absolutely Cannot Eat These Animals in New York State
Source: newyork.grubstreet.com
Kangaroo may be back on menus, but a certain species is banned, along with several other animals.
    Meats you can’t eat in NYS:

http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2010/08/lions_tigers_and_bears_animals.html    

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Human pylons carry electricity across Iceland

August 17th, 2010 · Comments Off

Human pylons carry electricity across Iceland
Source: www.wired.co.uk
An architecture firm has proposed giant human-shaped pylons to carry electricity cables across the Iceland’s landscape
    Human pylons carry electricity across Iceland. Burn the man everyday….

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-08/16/human-pylons    

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Thank God for Potheads: New Favorite Tool in the Knife-Bag

August 13th, 2010 · Comments Off

Thank God for Potheads: New Favorite Tool in the Knife-Bag
Source: www.cookingissues.com
You need to grind a small amount of spices and your mortar and pestle isn’t handy. You don’t want to clean out your pepper-mill. What are you going to do? Those damn coffee/spice grinders do a crappy job on small quantities. The spices just sit there under the blades. You have to shake and shake –an…
    Where culinary meets Potheads. Imagine the munchies ….

http://www.cookingissues.com/2010/07/27/thank-god-for-potheads-new-favorite-tool-in-the-knife-bag/    

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Pencil sculptures: miniature masterpieces carved into graphite by Dalton Ghetti

August 4th, 2010 · Comments Off

Pencil sculptures: miniature masterpieces carved into graphite by Dalton Ghetti
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Pencil sculptures: miniature masterpieces carved into graphite by Dalton Ghetti.
    Amazing sculptures done in pencil graphite

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/7916457/Pencil-sculptures-miniature-masterpieces-carved-into-graphite-by-Dalton-Ghetti.html    

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What America Eats, Visualized – GOOD Blog – GOOD

August 4th, 2010 · Comments Off

What America Eats, Visualized – GOOD Blog – GOOD
Source: www.good.is
This graphic, from Visual Economics, breaks down the elements of our diet in pounds. The quantity of fruits and vegetables we eat is actually a…
    A visualization of what we eat.

http://www.good.is/post/what-america-eats-visualized/    

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Judge: Wearing Saggy Pants Is Not A Crime – Gothamist

July 30th, 2010 · Comments Off

Judge: Wearing Saggy Pants Is Not A Crime – Gothamist
Source: feeds.gothamistllc.com
In a hotly anticipated ruling, a Bronx judge has handed down his decision in the matter of the People v. Saggy Pants. Or, to be more precise, the People v. Julio Martinez, who was issued a disorderly conduct summons on 4/20 last year because he was wearing “his pants down below his buttocks exposing…
    Great, a legal ruling to support an idiotic fashion statement. At least it makes catching criminals easier.    

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Soccer Insider – Paul the Octopus picks Spain to win World Cup

July 9th, 2010 · Comments Off

Soccer Insider
– Paul the Octopus picks Spain to win World Cup
Source: voices.washingtonpos…
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    Psychic Octopus picks Span to win. News at 11.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2010/07/paul_the_octopus_picks_spain_t.html    

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Donut Burgers

July 8th, 2010 · Comments Off

Donut Burgers
Source: ny.eater.com
Just a little F.Y.I: There is a restaurant in Astoria that serves a quarter-pound cheeseburger on a doughnut bun, with slices of halal turkey bacon. They sell 10 – 20…
    Donut burgers have begun their NYC invasion.    

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Mini-Condom Sized To Fit Tween Penises Just Right – Hotshot condom – Jezebel

May 18th, 2010 · Comments Off

Mini-Condom Sized To Fit Tween Penises Just Right – Hotshot condom – Jezebel
Source: jezebel.com
Amidst statistics that show rising numbers of kids — and we do mean kids — are having unprotected sex, a Swiss company has introduced an itsy-bitsy child-sized condom for penises ages 12-14. And it’s called “the Hotshot.” Omg, adorable.
    The sad thing about this, is that the Swiss are so damn practical it almost makes sense.

http://jezebel.com/5541019/mini+condom-sized-to-fit-tween-penises-just-right    

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10% of Under 25s Think It’s OK to Text During Sex

May 7th, 2010 · Comments Off

10% of Under 25s Think It’s OK to Text During Sex
Source: mashable.com
One in 10 people under the age of 25 deem it perfectly OK to send SMS messages during sex.
    Is texting our civilizations “jumping the shark” moment? Oy Gevalt.

http://mashable.com/2010/05/05/texting-during-sex/    

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Oklahoma Senate overrides governor’s vetoes to pass abortion laws

April 28th, 2010 · Comments Off

Oklahoma Senate overrides governor’s vetoes to pass abortion laws
Source: www.cnn.com
The Oklahoma Senate voted Tuesday to override the governor’s vetoes and pass two strong anti-abortion measures.
    What’s with all the Red State crap this week? First Arizona with the no permit carry law + the attack on the 4th amendment, now Oklahoma with FORCING a MEDICAL PROCEDURE on women AND legalizing malpractice. Why were they against the health bill again. Oh yeah, government interference. Pot, meet kettle.

Are they all battling it out to see who has the most insane politicians in the US? Maybe it’s time to build a bridge from coast to coast and let the flyover duke it out themselves. Seriously, the Republicans have fallen off their friggin’ rockers.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/04/27/oklahoma.abortion/index.html?eref=rss_topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Reader    

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Betty Bowers Explains Traditional Marriage to Everyone Else

April 16th, 2010 · Comments Off

Betty Bowers Explains Traditional Marriage to Everyone Else
Source: www.sodahead.com
Betty is Americas best Christian! I’m so glad Im a white english speaking American because Jesus loves us the best!I hope you will continue cause I love to Bible study with you!Next, can you tell us about the sanctity of Christian divorce?
    A good explanation of traditional marriage, bible style. Bring it on!

http://www.sodahead.com/living/betty-bowers-explains-traditional-marriage-to-everyone-else/blog-86067/    

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KFC’s Bacon Sandwich On Fried Chicken “Bread” Starts Killing People Nationwide April 12 – The Consum

April 3rd, 2010 · Comments Off

KFC’s Bacon Sandwich On Fried Chicken “Bread” Starts Killing People Nationwide April 12 – The Consum
Source: consumerist.com
Last August, we wrote about the “Double Down,” a mysteriously tempting (and potentialy lethal) new food item being tested by KFC. For those coming late to the story, it’s bacon and cheese sandwiched between two pieces of fried chicken. …
    KFC brings us a new way to clog our hearts on April 12th. You know I’ll be in line ….

http://consumerist.com/2010/04/kfcs-bacon-sandwich-on-fried-chicken-bread-kills-people-everywhere-on-april-12.html    

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Cooking Some Bacon – The Machine Gun Method | Gun Blog

April 3rd, 2010 · Comments Off

Cooking Some Bacon – The Machine Gun Method | Gun Blog
Source: www.everydaynodaysof…
I’ve discovered a new way of cooking bacon. All you need is: bacon, tin foil, some string, and.. oh whats it called?… oh yeah, an old worn out 7.62mm machinegun that is about to be discarded, and about 200 rounds of ammunition.
    Use your time at the gun range efficiently and cook bacon on the barrel of your machine gun.

http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2010/03/26/cooking-some-bacon-the-machine-gun-method/    

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SheevaPlug

April 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Ever thought – if I just had a computer here I could do A, B or C?  Well, the future is here.  The SheevaPlug is a  small, Linux computer wrapped up in a standard Wall Wart that draws 1/10 the electrical power and delivers the power of a full size computer. http://plugcomputer.org/ I’m looking at [...]

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Bill Maher: New Rule: You Can’t Use “There Will Be No Cooperation for the Rest of the Year” as a Thr

March 28th, 2010 · Comments Off

Bill Maher: New Rule: You Can’t Use “There Will Be No Cooperation for the Rest of the Year” as a Thr
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
Democrats shouldn’t listen to people who are now saying they shouldn’t attempt anything else big for a while because health care was such a bruising battle. Wrong. Get drunk on this feeling of not backing down.
    I love Bill Maher. Let’s hope this uncooperation lasts and we get some real things done. Dubya did it to us for 8 years. Time to see how it feels to have the shoe on the other foot. Maybe next time they’ll play nicer.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-maher/new-rule-you-cant-use-the_b_515354.html    

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Jon Stewart’s Spends Half His Show Skewering Glenn Beck

March 19th, 2010 · Comments Off

Jon Stewart’s Spends Half His Show Skewering Glenn Beck
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
Jon Stewart gets a lot of material from Glenn Beck, but the Daily Show host went all-in on Thursday night with a whopping 15-minute parody of the Fox News host. Words don’t really do it justice, unless they’re on a chalkboard, so just enjoy the video …
    If you didn’t watch it last nite, Jon Stewarts send-up of Glen Beck and his non-sense rabble on The Daily Show was not only spot-on, but hilarious to boot. Intelligent political humor. We really need more Jon Stewarts.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/19/jon-stewart-glenn-beck-parody_n_505329.html?ref=fb&src=sp    

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Tea Partiers Mock And Scorn Apparent Parkinson’s Victim

March 19th, 2010 · Comments Off

Tea Partiers Mock And Scorn Apparent Parkinson’s Victim
Source: www.youtube.com
Original Source Video: The Columbus Dispatch: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/multimedia/video/video.html?video=949486 COLUMBUS – In a scene reminiscent of non-violent civil rights confrontations …
    The more I read about the teabaggers and see what they stand for, the more it reminds me of the National Socialists circa 1931.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ik4f1dRbP8

They’re ignorant bigots who don’t actually understand what it is they’re saying – they simply parrot what they’ve heard by bigger bigots like Beck and Limbaugh – Kings of “Do what I say, but don’t do what I do”    

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haunted_west_gerlach.m4v

March 13th, 2010 · Comments Off

haunted_west_gerlach.m4v
Source: www.youtube.com
A clip from a National Geographic special depicting Gerlach, NV in 1972.
    Gerlach, NV from 1972. Little did they know what was coming 20 years later….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iycLA2Hhek8    

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New World Trade Center 9/11 aerial images from ABC News | Mail Online

February 14th, 2010 · Comments Off

New World Trade Center 9/11 aerial images from ABC News | Mail Online
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
These are never-before-seen images of the moment the World Trade Centre towers collapsed on September 11, 2001 – the moment life in the West changed forever.
    Previously unrelased photos from 9/11. Some of these are stunning.

As someone who was engulfed by that cloud and was a mere block or 2 away, these pics bring back some very strong memories that I’m sure will never go away.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1249885/New-World-Trade-Center-9-11-aerial-images-ABC-News.html    

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Pork better for sex than Viagra? | Reuters

January 29th, 2010 · Comments Off

Pork better for sex than Viagra? | Reuters
Source: www.reuters.com
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s president recommended pork as an alternative to Viagra Wednesday, saying she spent a satisfying weekend with her husband after eating barbecued pork. I’ve just been
    The Other White Meat is better than Viagra? Is bacon flavored viagra far behind?

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60R5EC20100128    

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Maker’s Mark Announces a New Bourbon | Serious Eats

January 28th, 2010 · Comments Off

Maker’s Mark Announces a New Bourbon | Serious Eats
Source: www.seriouseats.com
“If the new Maker’s Mark bourbon is a success, it may prompt other American distillers to release more ‘what-if’ experiments.” [Flickr: drp] Dedicated fans of American whiskey received some interesting news last week. As reported on What Does John Know?…
    Move over Vodka, Bourbon is on the ascent. Innovation is moving through the Bourbon space.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/01/makers-mark-announces-a-new-experimental-bourbon-aged-in-toasted-oak-barrels.html    

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New Maker’s Mark bourbon! | What Does John Know?

January 28th, 2010 · Comments Off

New Maker’s Mark bourbon! | What Does John Know?
Source: www.whatdoesjohnknow…
No, it’s not April Fools Day. Kevin Smith, Master Distiller of Maker’s Mark bourbon, just called me. And boy is he excited. (I’m excited too!) There will soon be a new Maker’s Mark on the market.
    New Bourbon from Makers Mark. Can’t wait till it hits the shelves.

http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/    

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www.nypost.com

January 21st, 2010 · Comments Off

www.nypost.com
Source: www.nypost.com
    Susan Woolf’s murderer has finally been caught. Life in prison isn’t a strong enough sentence.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/boyfriend_charged_with_murder_of_NB4H6M5W9TyvEO1spxbhUI    

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Liquid Nitrogen Primer « Cooking Issues

January 13th, 2010 · Comments Off

Liquid Nitrogen Primer « Cooking Issues
Source: cookingissues.wordpr…
Nils and I wrote an article on freezing for the September 2009 issue of Food Arts magazine. The piece included a short section on liquid nitrogen (LN or LN2), and I have greatly expanded it here for the blog. …
    A cool (no pun intended) primer on using Liquid Nitrogen for cooking. Who’s up for instant ice cream Heston Blumenthal style?
http://cookingissues.wordpress.com/primers/liquid-nitrogen-primer/    

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Cookie Tour

January 7th, 2010 · No Comments

Who’d like to do a Chocolate Chip Cookie tour when I get back? This list and description made my mouth water from 6000 miles away. http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2009/12/the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookie-tour-best-new-york-nyc-manhattan-brooklyn-bakery-picture-slideshow.html#show-65023

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Serious Eats Slide Show

January 7th, 2010 · Comments Off

Serious Eats Slide Show
Source: newyork.seriouseats.com
Alice’s Tea Cup: Nice and thick, doughy but adequately baked, the cookies from Alice’s Tea Cup took second place this week. Ed called them “a better version of Levain”—though we’re sure the Levain loyalists would cry foul. …
    Who’d like to do a Chocolate Chip Cookie tour when I get back? This list and description made my mouth water from 6000 miles away.
http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2009/12/the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookie-tour-best-new-york-nyc-manhattan-brooklyn-bakery-picture-slideshow.html#show-65023    

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blogs.ngm.com

January 5th, 2010 · Comments Off

blogs.ngm.com
Source: blogs.ngm.com
The United States spends more on medical care per person than any country, yet life expectancy is shorter than in most other developed nations and many developing ones. Lack of health insurance is a factor in life span and contributes to an estimated 45,000 deaths a year. …
    Interesting
graphic:

http://blogs.ngm.com/.a/6a00e0098226918833012876a6070f970c-800wi

shows worldwide healthcare costs and average life expectancy.
If you still think our current health system is humming along with 100%
efficiency, check out the article.

http://blogs.ngm.com/blog_central/2009/12/the-cost-of-care.html    

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eatingtheroad.files.wordpress.com

December 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off

eatingtheroad.files.wordpress.com
Source: eatingtheroad.files.wordpress.com
    What candy should you eat. Handy flowchart helps you decide!

http://eatingtheroad.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/what-should-i-eat-candy1.jpg    

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EWG’s Drinking Water Quality Analysis and Tap Water Database | Environmental Working Group

December 19th, 2009 · Comments Off

EWG’s Drinking Water Quality Analysis and Tap Water Database | Environmental Working Group
Source: www.ewg.org
EWG’s drinking water quality analysis found more than 200 contaminants with no enforceable safety limits in United States tap water.
    How does your water rate? http://www.ewg.org/tap-water/home    

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Auto Repair and Maintenance Estimates | Auto Shop and Mechanic Ratings : RepairPal

December 17th, 2009 · Comments Off

Auto Repair and Maintenance Estimates | Auto Shop and Mechanic Ratings : RepairPal
Source: www.repairpal.com
| New York | San Diego | Chicago | Los Angeles | Denver | Dallas | Houston | Seattle | Las Vegas | San Jose | Miami | SacramentoMakes: Ford | Toyota | Honda | Chevrolet | Dodge | BMW | Acura | Nissan | …
    Cool new site to help you guesstimate car repair costs. From a few quick tests, it’s fairly accurate. So, if you have no idea what things cost, and regularly get taken for a ride, read up and know before you spend:

http://repairpal.com/    

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NYC Landmarks

December 16th, 2009 · Comments Off

NYC Landmarks
Source: www.nyclandmarks.org
Plan a trip, explore the history of your neighborhood, browse thousands of photos, learn history on the go, or discuss your favorite landmarks — all with ease.
    Cool new site exploring NYC Landmark buildings:
http://www.nyclandmarks.org/    

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N.Y.U. Gets Gourmet’s Cookbook Library – Diner’s Journal Blog – NYTimes.com

December 16th, 2009 · Comments Off

N.Y.U. Gets Gourmet’s Cookbook Library – Diner’s Journal Blog – NYTimes.com
Source: dinersjournal.blogs….
The Fales Library at N.Y.U. will get Gourmet magazine’s library of 3,500 cookbooks.
    Good things come from the death of Gourmet. Now you can look through all the cookbooks they collected over the years.

http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/nyu-gets-gourmets-cookbook-library/    

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Restaurants – Roaming Hunger

December 15th, 2009 · Comments Off

Restaurants – Roaming Hunger
Source: www.roaminghunger.com
the fojol bros. are going into hibernation mode to spend time with Santa C and City Planners. Happy holidays from Merlindia and see u soon.
    New site for mobile food trucks: http://www.roaminghunger.com/    

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BBQ Pitmasters : Programs : TLC : Discovery Press Web

December 15th, 2009 · Comments Off

BBQ Pitmasters : Programs : TLC : Discovery Press Web
Source: press.discovery.com
Los Angeles, CA – TLC today announced that is has started production on the new docu-series BBQ PITMASTERS (wt), taking viewers into the high-stakes world of competitive barbecue. Following some of the …
    Has anyone seen this show? Supposedly premiered on 12/3:
http://press.discovery.com/us/tlc/programs/bbq-pitmasters/    

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Have Yourself A Horribly Traumatic Little Christmas: Pics, Videos, Links, News

December 14th, 2009 · Comments Off

Have Yourself A Horribly Traumatic Little Christmas: Pics, Videos, Links, News
Source: www.buzzfeed.com
Have Yourself A Horribly Traumatic Little Christmas: A 50 foot Santa Claus was accidentally set ablaze in Santa Catarina, Brazil over the weekend, giving millions of children nightmares for years to come…Via Geekologie
    Burningman meets Santa in this years SantaMan. Hipsters rejoice, kids are traumatized and new Santacon participants are created:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/have-yourself-a-horribly-traumatic-little-christma    

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