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November 25, 2007 - December 1, 2007 Archives


Need a hug? Head to Sweden

11:44 AM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

A new study claims that "shy" Swedes will hug just about anyone except for their boss, according to an Associated Press story. Women aged 30 to 44 are the most active huggers, the study claims. I'm guessing that tourism officials......

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If you couldn't spank them, how could you scare them?

2:51 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Jack Perry    Email

How can Massachusetts consider banning spanking? I would have wholeheartedly supported a ban on spanking when I was, say, 8 years old. I can't remember ever being spanked, but if Massachusetts lawmakers wanted to remove the threat of corporal punishment......

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Cybershopping is for wimps

12:43 PM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Jack Perry    Email

Today is CyberMonday, a day when shoppers disguise themselves as workers, drive to offices throughout the country, take over computers and do their Christmas shopping online. The beauty of shopping online at work is that as you tap relentlessly on......

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