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The idea of “nails” takes multiple meanings

  • People who take punishment for disobeying, following the idea of crucifixion

  • People who are metaphorically nailed against the wall by their want of money, unable to do or try anything else

  • Nailing someone against the wall can also mean to fuck them

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What’s Carl’s Jr., you ask? If you live in the Western United States, you’ve seen the chain before, but those of you on the east coast might need a name change: Hardees! Though the two vary slightly in menu and design, Carl’s Jr. and Hardees are sisters.

The slogan may not be that far off – Carl’s is known for its surprisingly fresh and prime ingredients despite being fast food. The chain was the first to introduce full angus beef fast food burgers.

One example of someone they made happy was Paris Hilton, who starred in a commercial for the chain.

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He’s waiting for “Somebody to Love”, or the feeling of a new passion to replace his old addictions.

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This means “Don’t cry, my dear. God watches over us.” It is a standard Biblically-oriented mantra designed to bring calm and comfort in the face of impending death or destruction. The idea was common before hangings or executions, particularly in New Hampshire’s witch burning cases.

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Part of the “chill” mood is not indecision, but neutral emotion. Love can come, or it can go – the focus is on the whole package. Ernest is not concerned for the intricacies of emotion, but what she wants and feels – it’s about everyone’s vibe. That’s peace.

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Ernest Weatherly Greene (born October 3, 1982) is a singer, songwriter and producer who goes by the professional name Washed Out.

After getting a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Georgia, Greene, unable to find a librarian position, moved back with his parents. He started producing music from a bedroom studio and working on dance music with a local band named Bedroom.

He soon received attention from a number of music blog sites that had heard his work on his MySpace page. He put out two EPs in 2009: High Times and Life of Leisure.

In 2011, he released his first full length album Within and Without on Sub-Pop Records. In 2013, he released his second album Paracosm. And just this June 30th, after a four year wait, he released his latest album on Stone Throw Records, Mister Mellow.

In 2020, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Greene released a brandnew LP entitled [Purple Noon] which Pitchfork described as “innocuous, Balearic-influenced makeout jams”.

Note of interest: Washed Out’s “Feel it All Around” is the theme song for the television show Portlandia.

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The 1040A. The “easy” one – let’s do this! Here’s the form.

Here are the instructions.

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Reacting to Russia’s decision to allow Edward Snowden into Russia temporarily, so that he may leave for asylum, Wikileaks heralded the accused leaker and shunned the seeming oppression of US whistleblowers.

Via Wikileaks.

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Some beautiful contrasting wordplay from Mystikal here: a heavenly body and hell of an ass, juxtaposed! While the girl looks like an angel, her behind can kill, making her lethal to men like Myst.

That ass must be hot!

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The Report the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence by the NSA in 2009, during the reauthorization of the PATRIOT Act.

Via NSA

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