Well friends, we can all relax now. The Nixons have been so caught up in this exciting nomination process for the Democratic Party that we completely forgot about The Libertarians! What the hell were we thinking? Here we were, worried that the Dem’s were wasting their time dividing the party over two non electable candidates. Worried that recent Democratic ineptness at winning Presidential elections would result in another 4 years of, “…I will never surrender in Iraq…” (presumptive... Read Full Story
Now we’re re growing body parts?!? I’ve seen a story pop up in a few places about a study being done on returning Iraq war vets…The Pentagon has reportedly dedicated $250 million to this research. So they spend how many billions to get your arm blown off, and then a few million to try and grow it back? But I digress… Anyway, this “pixie dust”, as they’re calling it, is derived from stem cells found in a pig. The theory is based on the regenerative capabilities of the Salamander. The “stump... Read Full Story
Hi Gang. What if we actually started car pooling? What if people finally gave up their 8 MPG monster SUV's? What if we didn't care how much gas cost because we rarely had to purchase it? Not to be preachy, but...ride the bus one day a week. Live closer to your work. If you own two cars, could one of them be a hybrid or at least something that got 30+ MPG? for the record, The Nixons live two blocks from their job, within walking distance of restaurants and grocery stores and rarely drive... Read Full Story
Um...people...robots are here. I'm not talking about a toy dog with a lot of tricks, or even Honda's cute little ASIMO. Though that little fella is damn cute... Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kThr6CMLrvg&feature=related Hanson Robotics is making these robots that stress human-like movements and appearance. They have invented a kind of skin that flexes and "emotes" in an almost life like manner. It is still very much like Disney animatrons, but oh my... there is something... Read Full Story
Hi, The Nixons are sorry. We are sorry we left you in the lurch, yearning for a new 73 Nixons post for so long! We know we need to get this information out there…to help others…to help ourselves…to shed light on this heartbreaking disorder…but The Nixons are having a hard time discussing this. But, THAT IS EXACTLY WHY WE MUST DO THIS. To friends out there who have figured out who we are: Fine, now you know. I guess no one in your family has ever had a problem and needed help? Hmmm?!? As... Read Full Story
Hi! OK, so the Nixons took a little break between posts. The last post about hoarding (that contained an admission about the Nixons' mother) was a difficult one to write. And a very difficult one to release into the universe that is the world wide interweb. We realize that post may not have seemed to go too deep, but just saying out loud what the Nixons have been going through was very difficult. It's just a matter of time before someone we know reads this. They may have already...It is... Read Full Story
Hello again, Dear Reader. So, your faithful blogsterino is now learning about a new mental illness; obsessive compulsive hoarding. Also known as Collyer's Syndrome or Disposophobia. From The OC Foundation: Hoarding is defined as the acquisition of, and inability to discard worthless items even though they appear (to others) to have no value. Hoarding behaviors can occur in a variety of psychiatric disorders and in the normal population, but are most commonly found in people with obsessive... Read Full Story
Hi again, oh faithful reader. And from my web stats, that's about it; one reader. Tonight I decided to crack a beer...and take the official, 20 question, am I an alcoholic? test. I found it on the authority on everything, so it must be legitimate. If you're curious about your own drinking, I'll wait while you take it. Go on...be honest! OK good, you're back. Here were my results: You answered 6 items out of 20 Yes. Your score is 30%. According to the Office of Health Care Programs, Johns... Read Full Story
