Russell Peters in the UK: A short clip you may not have seen before

One of the funniest comedians I have ever come across, Russell Peters is a desi hit internationally. Using his Indian roots as the foundation for much of his comedy allows for a bottomless pit of material to turn to for some crazy laughs.

The most widely circulated video is his 45 min routine (the one I was exposed to first), but here is another video with a routine that is just as hilareous in my opinion.

My Dear Orhan Pamuk

I am sorry to hear that what you are facing is becoming an issue when it should not. I am not sorry that now at least an opportunity has opened so that you may bring attention to what you care for and that people will now listen.

You are the balance between the extremes of happiness and hate in the Muslim world. Your books are the beacon for justice. Your prose is mesmorizing, stories heartfelt, and themes controversially needed.

I thank you for being progressive and courageous. Your humility is not overlooked.

I thank you for not being boring. Your stories' imagry will forever burn in my mind.

Please read in Orhan Pamuk's own words about the story of his plight. I have an incredible love for my favorite authors, and although I never blindly support a cause, I can never understand the supression of free speech. His observations are right on target about the responsibilities of both East and West to own up to their mistakes. And hopefully his trial will go as he expects it to.

The Crack Effects of Allergy Medications

Definition: Allergy medication refers to Claireton, Allegra D, Tylenol Cold Medicine, Sudafed.

Research: Crack has symptoms generally associated with a heightened central nervous system, sharp rise in heart rate, body temperature, alertness, and excitement, along with increase in confidence and decreased appetite. It follows an intense low involving anxiety, depression, and a restless craving for more. [Reference]

Also observed were commercials for these medications demonstrating the "happy" affect of their products. Subjects frolicked through fields and medows, and at times hallucinate the brandname's logo on mowed lawns.

Hypothesis: The effects of allergy medication on Neda is about a tenth of the feeling one experiences as a crack/cocaine addict.

Null: She is talking some craaaazy shiznit.

Experiment:

Control: Arturo* age 22, male. Big guy who experiences normal relief after the use of said medications.

Variable: Me, age 22, female. The one who experiences a distinct high.

Results:

After the ingestion of medication, the control reportedly felt slight drowsiness and experienced immediate relief of congestion, nausea, sniffles, headache, and related symptoms of cold or allergy.

The variable on the other hand, had issues. Reports of a "floating" experience, increased heart rate, quick burst of energy, nonstop talking, awareness of surroundings and quoted "happiness" abounded. This is after ingesting medication at 10 p.m. and waking unexpectedly at 3 a.m. Subject was unable to sleep thereafter. Attempts were made to hug people. Later problems included clamminess, shivering, sensitivity to touch, dry mouth, nausea, and slight loss of appetite.

Conclusion:

Allergy medication has a definate crack effect on Neda, and one can reject the null hypothesis. Further research may be done to investigate what actually causes these "happy" symptoms.

*Name changed to protect the innocent (don't ask)

Oh the Tragedy

I feel sorry for the naked statues on campus. I feel so tempted to dress them. Especially when the windchill falls below zero, I think how lucky I am to have clothes.