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I've got a broken toe and a bad back. Perfect series of problems for someone that enjoys laying flat on his back with a computer perched on his chest. I encourage this lifestyle, complete with its obvious drawbacks, to any and all ambitious slackers that feel they might be up for the challenge.

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Classical Music

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Classical Music

Music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad ... See photo >
Music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 9th century to present times.
Classical music, by this definition, is music that is inherently more challenging, with elements that cannot be grasped or appreciated without careful attention. The form might be very long, or the rhythm very subtle. The harmony might ... Read >

Classical music, by this definition, is music that is inherently more challenging, with elements that cannot be grasped or appreciated without careful attention. The form might be very long, or the rhythm very subtle. The harmony might be very complex, or there might be multiple melodies occurring at the same time. Repeated listening and study increases appreciation of these more complex pieces of music, and people who are not interested in careful or repeated listening may not appreciate such music at all. Show Less <

Claude Bolling

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Claude Bolling

A composer and pianist, his groundbreaking works combining virtuoso "classical" musicians with his own Jazz ... See photo >
A composer and pianist, his groundbreaking works combining virtuoso "classical" musicians with his own Jazz Piano Trio led to a real change in modern pop-jazz music. Born in France, he's also an accomplished film-scorer (and "occasional ... Read >

A composer and pianist, his groundbreaking works combining virtuoso "classical" musicians with his own Jazz Piano Trio led to a real change in modern pop-jazz music. Born in France, he's also an accomplished film-scorer (and "occasional actor"). Show Less <
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Claude Bolling, doing what he does

I think the smile shown here is easy to hear in his music. See photo >

Creepy Dolls

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Real babies give me the creeps. They're usually hairless. Spectacularly needy. And constantly making ugly, migraine-inducing, rape-whistley sounds. While simultaneously spilling all sorts of bodily fluids wherever they damn please. I ... Read >

Real babies give me the creeps. They're usually hairless. Spectacularly needy. And constantly making ugly, migraine-inducing, rape-whistley sounds. While simultaneously spilling all sorts of bodily fluids wherever they damn please. I just threw up. But when it comes to plastic (technically, more of a triethyl-epoxy resin) babies -- the creepier the better. Preferably with equally creepy names. Like "Dell" (the precocious, flower-peddling, gypsy-themed ragamuffin from Hasbro -- not the crap PC from Korea). "GabbyAbbyGayle" (never shut her f@cking mouth!). Show Less <
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Uh-oh, it's "Magic"!

Seriously, Netflix was MADE for this movie! Put it in the queue! (Put it a little down the list, but not at ... Watch >
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Creepy dolls

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Easy-Bake Oven

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Queasy Bake Oven : Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)

The Easy-Bake Oven was the invention of Ronald Howes Sr, who died 20 February at age 83. I never got one, ... Read >
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Easy-Bake Oven

This iconic "toy" is so ingrained in the national identity that it almost transcends the decades of sexist ... See photo >
This iconic "toy" is so ingrained in the national identity that it almost transcends the decades of sexist design and advertising decisions made on its behalf. Plus, it makes damn good tiny brownies.

Peter Sellers

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Peter Sellers

One of the most versatile and convincing film actors in history, Peter Sellers created iconic characters in ... See photo >
One of the most versatile and convincing film actors in history, Peter Sellers created iconic characters in "Dr. Strangelove," "Being There," and--most famously--the "Pink Panther" series, where his Inspector Clouseau is a brilliant mix ... Read >

One of the most versatile and convincing film actors in history, Peter Sellers created iconic characters in "Dr. Strangelove," "Being There," and--most famously--the "Pink Panther" series, where his Inspector Clouseau is a brilliant mix of Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Chan, and Maurice Chevalier. Show Less <
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Chance, the gardener

In his "last" film performance, Sellers gives perhaps his simplest (and "best"?) performance as the gardener ... See photo >