Marcos del Col

Starting Saturday, January 1, 2005 the French can select to use either the mother's last name or the father's last name when naming a child. They can even use both separated by a hyphen. But, in cases of disagreement, they will still follow patronymic tradition.

They Caught Me While I Was Praying

Saddam Hussein says through his attorney that the story of his capture promulgated by the Americans is a "stupid Western movie." The truth he says is that he was praying at a friend's house and "I found myself surrounded by Americans without a support force." Praying? I wonder about that.

Remember, Kerry Won The Exit Polls Too

Exit polling shows that Viktor Yuschenko won the second second round of the Presidential election in Ukraine. So, does that mean he really won? Remember America!

President to Be

President, originally uploaded by Marcos Arroyos.

"Don't worry, you guys, I have plans for you." - Viktor Yuschenko speaking to a meeting of the Ukrainian Secret Service.

Well, It Wasn't Me!

The Ukrainian Secret Service(SBU)announced on its website today that it had nothing to do with poisoning the opposition candidate for the Presidency, Viktor Yuschenko. Does this shock anyone? Imagine being the top guy at the SBU, and knowing that Yuschenko is gonna with this second attempt at an election. Oooh shit! Time to find a nice dacha in Russia.

A Woman's Vibrating Razor with a "Thicker" Handle?

Yeah, right, a vibrating razor for $9.99 to $11.99. Razor? Well, yeah, I guess you could use it for that too, cutting hair I mean.

Christmas Tree from Mars?

American and Mexican scientists are planning to plant a certain type of pine tree on Mars. No shit! They feel that growing them there will make the planet habitable. But, in the meantime, how about some entrepreneurial spirit? Sell them as Christmas Trees.

Wahhabis and Porn?

Saudis like porn with their religion. Well, at least 97% of internet users try to enter porn related sites. Who said they don't approve of the Western lifestyle?

Mysterieuze Gazwolk Drijft over Amsterdam

Yes, there was a mysterious cloud of gas drifting over Amsterdam Sunday morning December 19. What could it have been? A collective Dutch fart?

No Smoking

Bhutan, a small country in the Himalayas near Nepal, has banned smoking in the entire country. Smoking of tobacco is illegal in any public space in the country. Sales of tobacco are banned as well. So, if you're a smoker, you can only smoke inside your home, and you must leave the country to purchase tobacco products. The government also charges a very high tax on tobacco products brought into the country. And you were pissed when you couldn't smoke at a restaurant! Consider yourself lucky.

Oh, Those Crazy Catalunyans

A Christmas season tradition in Catalunya is the Caganer. That's a shitter. Then there's the cagatio. It's hard to fully explain or appreciate. Just click the link above. Feliz Cagando.

While You're at It...

Members of Parliament in Canada are trying to get women's hygiene products exempt from the national sales tax. So, while they're at it, could they exempt condoms too?

Sushi? I Don't Think So.

Sushi? I Don't Think So., originally uploaded by Marcos Arroyos.

Viktor Yushenko was poisoned by his government. He was campaigning for President of Ukraine and they wanted to eliminate him. They say what changed his face overnight in September, 2004 was eating bad sushi. I don't care for sushi, but I don't believe it would do THAT to you!

Hey, Wait! Sleeping's My Hobby

Arise! Sit up!
What advantage is there in your sleeping;
What sleep is there to those who are afflicted by disease,
Pierced by the arrow of suffering?


-Sutta Nipata

But, Can You Still Get Buttered Popcorn?

Bollywood beats Hollywood to the cell phone market. I'm not sure that's a real victory. Now, you can watch a full-length film on your cell phone. But, why would you want to? Talk about eye strain!

THAT Explains It!

A study of marijuana use shows that using the popular drug leads to increased risk of psychiatric problems. Hmm...no wonder I have a shrink!

Does an Empty Appetizer Plate Cost More Than an Empty Dinner Plate?

Anorexics in Berlin now have a restaurant where they can go not to eat. The owners and chefs are all anorexics. I won't be going there for dinner.

How Much Would It Be Without the Martini?

The Algonquin Hotel in New York is now offering a $10K Martini. Included in the bottom of the glass is a diamond. But, what if you can't stand the taste of a Martini?

Simple and Durable...What More Could You Want?

Yes, it's here. The Grey Sweatsuit Revolution is a fact! And, Baby, it won't be televised.

Exile Where?

You know it's got to be bad when you have to request political exile in fucking El Salvador. Imagine being a police officer in some country and having to request exile in some Derde Wereld backwater like that! Suprisingly they didn't request exile here. We usually like to take in former death squad members, but I guess El Salvador is really the home of los escuadrones de la muerte.