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March 8th, 2004 | 
Author: Say what you will about Shrub (AKA George W. Bush), but one thing you can’t reasonably accuse him of is losing focus. Take his recent comments to the press corps. The man knows a thing or two about economics.
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The first time I went to hawaii in the early 80s, I was awestruck. I couldn’t believe how incredibly comfortable I felt. Granted, I was on vacation but that rarely is enough for me to let go. Oftentimes when I go on vacation, the job comes with me. I think about projects that I just finished or will be due upon my return. But while hanging out on a beach on Oahu’s North Shore, I forgot I even had a job much less had responsibilities that made a job necessary. Since that first trip, I’ve visited every island at least once, my favorite being Maui for its combination of country pace and metropolitan opportunity.
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Tattoos are, in my estimation, more than body adornment. For the most part, they are the ultimate form of commitment. This latest fad, better known as Sleeves, is just plain dumb enough to work.
I’ve got a few tats and the real cool thing about them is the process of designing (or if you’re artistically challenged, choosing) your tattoo. The slight pain you endure is not only an integral part of the process but the only real value that tattoo has once the ink dries (and the scabs heal). Your memory of the stinging sensation and the skin being pulled in every direction to ensure a nice, deep inking is the price you paid for narcissistic pursuit of being “different.”
The worse thing about these tattoo shirts is that tons of fashion conscious sheep will flock to stores to get one. Egads, not even narcissism is safe from consumerism these days…