The atomic computer

In a press release issued last night, the National Institute of Scientific Research proudly announced the creation of the first atomic computer. “The discovery is the fruit of a six weeks research, carried by a complex team, consisting of engineers, physicists, amateurs, physicians, philosophers, electronics specialists, volunteers and ols wisemen.” said Mirinda Panta, the Institute’s [...]

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¶ 05.21.09 | Invention | (Reply)

Guy de Maupassant, Our heart

Guy de Maupassant, Our Heart, Baltimore, The Johns H Press, 2006 The book is an account of the sensations and feelings of a pair of siamese twins. The plot is placed in France, during the 1740s. The story’s heroes are Philomène and Elodie, the children of a baker – Paupine – from Rue du Faubourg [...]

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¶ 05.20.09 | Reviews | (Reply)

How shall I usefully commit suicide

Be myself, described on the interval of the actual world. For various reasons, which are not worth discussing here, I decide to commit suicide. It is a big deal of a decision, and I know what I’m talking about. After having taken such a decision, I would first feel relieved. Then I would stop worying [...]

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¶ 05.19.09 | Sophistry | 1 comment

101 billion dollars loan

The largest loan in the world is 101 billion dollars. This is its story. The loan is not yet available, but I’m looking forword to sign the contract. A few days ago I thought I needed to borrow this amount (100 for an acquisition and 1 for personal expenses. I called my accountant and asked [...]

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The man who wanted to be an idolater

There was a man. And he was very common and aware of being so. Being aware is usually a bad thing, for it bitters one’s inner monologues; a person who’s aware ends up in front of the TV set, desperately trying to chase away his/her thoughts. And so did the man whom this story is [...]

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¶ 05.19.09 | Stories | (Reply)

Urgently buy a vintage child

I’m looking to buy a vintage child in excellent condition and with all facilities included (melancholy, unfashionable clothes, unfit boots, cute capri, repressed desires and long moments of silence). The child will serve as ornament for a very distinguished lady. Exchange accepting (I offer two modern looking children).

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¶ 05.18.09 | Invention | (Reply)

The dreams I had last night

Once upon a time there eas me. And the time was last night. And I was sleeping with the lights on. Thecat was laying by the window and Thekitty was trying to put me out of bed and was proceeding accordingly, pushing me with her little hands and giving the impresiion she was sleeping, so [...]

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¶ 05.18.09 | Stories | (Reply)

I need a little piece of brain

My dear donors, I dare to adress this request to you because I really need a little piece of brain. This is the only thing that could abilify me to have a normal life. After some complex medical tests, it was concluded that I have some deficiencies with things anybody else can easily do. My [...]

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How to simulate spontaneity

People with whom I have the misfortune to spend my little spare time consider that I am very intelligent. This is why, I think, two of my friends, Franz and Nicholas, came one day to ask me how they could become spontaneous – if if not as much as me, at least a half of [...]

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¶ 05.18.09 | Invention | 1 comment

Why do we sleep

- You’re so silly… If we didn’t sleep, we’d eventually drop dead. Or, worse, we’d never dream. – Are you sure you’ll keep this ironic smile all the way through the end of this conversation? – I bet I will. – Let’s see, then… They say that we sleep in order to recover the natural [...]

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