This Machine Runs On Props! Posted 12.26.2008 @ 17:33 EST The image seen here is a Team 20 pin, awarded to donors who come in to the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center (yes, that Kraft) at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute 20 times or more in a year. Since 2005 when I started, I've managed this feat each year. I don't know what outfit is completed by four identical pins, however, so for now they sit on the latest Thank You card from DFCI. So what's my point? Contrary to this post's title, I do not in fact run on props. I'm not really in it for the pins, the engraving on the plaques that hang on the wall, or even the delicious Sun Chips. It's a good way to give back, and help some very sick people. The problem is, thus far, I've only been able to sucker persuade one other person to join me. I figured I might as well take a second to try and lure more people in. So, how about getting lying on a chair for 90 minutes once in while? That's about all you have to do, really. To learn more, see this link. If you're in Boston, visit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Get in touch to come with me, or just go on your own. If you tell 'em Paul sent you, they will totally give you delicious cookies. Or at least a poke in the arm. Ha! Needle jokes! That's comedy, right? Guys? Fine, it's not. Still, give platelet donation a thought. I know you, you selfish SOB, and you could use the good karma.

SOIL Shorts: Don't Want Those Off-Brand Hoes Posted 12.22.2008 @ 23:06 EST Photo Credit: Chet Falk When the first 's' in "Factory Brand Shoes" burns out on your sign, it's time to turn out the lights. If you enjoy ridiculous or stupid signs, check out full episodes of Signs Of Intelligent Life?. Click to view the full SOIL episode guide.

Five Ways In Which Shaquille O'Neal Is Awesome Posted 11.25.2008 @ 00:56 EST #1 Shaquille O'Neal will replace the police car you wreck: http://articles.latimes.com/2000/aug/09/sports/sp-1374 #2 Shaquille O'Neal kicks ass at Scrabble: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfg0--GbjVI #3 Shaquille O'Neal fits in a Honda Prelude: http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2245539 #4 Shaquille O'Neal is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/the_real_shaq #5 Shaquille O'Neal will prove to you that he is on Twitter: http://mashable.com/2008/11/21/shaq-twitter/

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