Free education and now this: Free books online!

Every once in a while I'll repost my old entry about websites that offer free courses in education (for most things) but today I came across a website that has links to a BUNCH of websites that host free online copies (with a myriad of literature ranging from Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Shakespeare and many many many more)

So without further ado here it is

----->  Free online Book database  <-----

In other news: Penis Pumps...... A 'rising' cost in government spending (pun intended)

(A link to the HUFFINGTON POST's Article where I learned of this originally)


First off: I'm going to be started a new Segment: 'In other news' where I report on things that are irrelevant or asinine in nature.

So Apparently the government spends A LOT  (emphasis on a lot) on Penis Pumps.... Who would've thought... I know... But the truth is stranger than fiction (usually the case...am I right?) and between 2006 and 2011 an estimated $172 million has been spent by our government in providing them (I guess they're a super-effective treatment for E.D. Erectile Dysfunction). Since this belongs in the category of 'Benign Government spending' I figured I'd report on it, make my opinion known and share both with you in an effort to encourage you to read the source article, laugh and draw conclusions to share with others....

The report by the inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services said Medicare, the government health insurance system for seniors, paid nearly 474,000 claims for vacuum erection systems, or VES, totaling about $172.4 million from 2006 to 2011. Yearly claims for the devices nearly doubled from $20.6 million in 2006 to $38.6 million in 2011.
According to the Mayo Clinic, penis pumps are one of a few treatment options for erectile dysfunction.
Government waste is a major issue in budget talks in the U.S. capital as lawmakers try to reach agreement on a $1 trillion spending bill.

Not to mention, this also provides me the opportunity to showcase an informative picture of a penis pump (intended to be for educational purposes not just crude humor)

No Necessarily a MEME Round-up (but these makes me laugh still)...[ ALSO... post 200!!! (I didn't even notice, this was added post-post) ]

(so true by the way...... Especially with 'Fight Club')

So I'm not posting a MEME round-up per se but the theme, nontheless, is very similar. Funny pictures, hilarious captions and/or thought provoking stupidity ensue! Continue reading for some chuckles....

How Romantic: Poignant props pertaining to perpetual progressive love

On Jarrid’s blog post titled, “I’m Dating Someone Even Thought I’m Married,” he writes: “I have a confession to make. I’m dating someone even though I’m married.

When it comes to any relationship, communication and the action of constant pursuit is key. Nobody wants to be with someone who doesn’t want to pursue them whole-heartedly.
I encourage you to date your spouse, pursue them whole-heartedly, and understand that dating shouldn’t end just because you said, “I do.”
- Jarrid Wilson”

Poo infographic!

(Via IF_cking<3Science's facebook)

James Downs: Bartender Supereoso

My brother just texted me a link to an article about him on drinkcode.wordpress.com. It is nice that he is getting some SF recognition. The man is a genius with alcohol (and arguably always has been) and invented an official unofficial drink for Anchorman 2 "my best friend baxter"

Though he’s been here for just four months, James already talks like an old soul San Francisco drinks maven, which we’re convinced means either:1) he was destined to find his way to our drinks-splashed city, or2) he’s a really quick study of everything we want in a bartender.Given that the guy fairly oozes authenticity, it’s unlikely he’s just a quick study in the right clothes (which, we have to say, are snappy).  We spent some time with James to get to the bottom of his cocktail savvy, discovering along the way that he’s got some mighty cool creds.

Continue reading for a link to the article and a little praise in his corner

Awesome Sauce: Guy tries many many internet life hacks so you don't have to!

Youtube User Mental_floss has come out with a few videos testing many, many life hacks out for all of us (some of which have even been featured here.... I'm looking at you applesauce spoon lid)

and as an added bonus if you continue reading there is a follow up video! That's actually the one that led me to the first one. I watched it in reverse order......like the first time I saw The Star Wars Trilogy.

anyways enjoy!

MEME Round-up: 2014 and Snowmageddon

"big as a bridge"

2014's first edition of 'MEME Round-up' is now underway baby

Back from HIATUS (not to be confused to haiti)

The holidays came and went. The Doctor Who X-mas special was amazing. I crashed my car (it's totaled) and 2014 is in full swing. I'm officially back now so updates will happen!