Where my WASPs at?

I know it's a commercial, but this had me laughing this morning --- especially since I've seen people walking around NY dressed like this (which I used to think was a joke).

One-man conspiracy theories

Fidel Castro is ailing, and his condition is "a state secret." He has transferred his power to his brother, Raul, the country's defense minister, though the media and US analysts speculate that Fidel is unlikely to return to power.

I know he's been ailing for a few years. However, does anyone else find the timing of this suspicious? It comes just a few weeks after the announcement of huge deep-water oil reserves surrounding Cuba, and politicians have been talking about lifting the embargo on Cuba--which would look highly opportunistic, given the embargo has had relatively no economic impact on Cuba (they are doing fine without us; besides, even without the embargo, I think Cuba would be in about the same position due to Castro).

But now, Fidel's passing would give the US an easy way to repeal the embargo and save face. It's all too easy, isn't it?

Nexus of the universe, East Village, New York



Jerry: Well what street are you on?
Kramer: I'm on 1st and 1st...how can the same street intersect with itself....I must be at the nexus of the universe!
Jerry: ..just wait there, I'll pick you up..and Kramer, stay alive! No matter what occurs, I will find you!!
Kramer: AHH!