occasional helltag:www.occasionalhell.com,2007-09-04://12008-08-11T17:28:16Zweblog of Erik RühlingMovable Type Publishing Platform 4.0Spotted at Strand Books, New Yorktag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.642008-08-11T17:19:34Z2008-08-11T17:28:16Zerik
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Photoshop Missilestag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.632008-07-10T15:43:28Z2008-07-10T15:50:58Zerik
have added an extra missile or two to their might.
The 'real' image below:
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One Sentence Review: Assassin's Creedtag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.622008-06-19T12:27:37Z2008-06-19T12:33:52Zerik "Yes, we've invented this amazing technology for you to have the opportunity to re-live your ancestor's experiences - busting up fruit stands."
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Jokes about BMW concept car write themselves...tag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.612008-06-10T17:25:59Z2008-06-10T17:35:02ZstoryThe "Gina"Let's hope there's no V-class......erik story
The "Gina"
Let's hope there's no V-class...
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Breathe a sigh of relief - Panties not torturetag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.602008-06-05T12:23:07Z2008-06-05T12:43:52ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Rep. Dana Rohrabacher on Wednesday dismissed the idea that taunting terrorism suspects with women's panties is a form of torture. In a debate about detainee treatment at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the California Republican cited panties eight times,...erik
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rep. Dana Rohrabacher on
Wednesday dismissed the idea that taunting terrorism suspects with
women's panties is a form of torture.
In a debate about detainee treatment at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the California Republican cited panties eight
times, arguing that making suspected terrorists wear women's underwear
on their heads isn't demeaning and degrading enough to be called
torture. story The best part of this story is not the Congressman pointing out the asinine idea that panties on the head are torture - it's the part where he 'cited panties eight times,' - as if he were tweaking the other Representatives in the hearing. They must cringe every time they hear the word panty. How scandalous!
Best follow-up quote: "I mean, OK, describing his mother and sister as whores, that's certainly not a nice thing to do."
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One Sentence Review: The Ninth Gatetag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.592008-06-04T14:52:34Z2008-06-05T12:50:43Z"Blowsmary's Baby"...erik
"Blowsmary's Baby"
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Book Signing - Front Royal, VAtag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.582008-05-01T19:02:11Z2008-05-01T19:10:28Zerik
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Scene from a Book Signing #2tag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.572008-04-03T13:20:01Z2008-04-03T13:22:23Zerik
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Scene From a Book Signingtag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.562008-03-18T13:42:02Z2008-03-18T13:48:32Zerik
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Out There Radio: Episode 49tag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.552008-03-17T17:20:19Z2008-03-18T13:49:41ZI missed posting about this earlier, but there's an interesting podcast by Out There Radio (WUOG 90.5 Athens) that is now posted. I had a great time talking to these guys, especially since they are in the Atlanta/Athens area.Episode 49:...erikI missed posting about this earlier, but there's an interesting podcast by Out There Radio (WUOG 90.5 Athens) that is now posted. I had a great time talking to these guys, especially since they are in the Atlanta/Athens area.
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Interview with Page 291tag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.542008-03-14T15:06:03Z2008-03-14T15:13:36ZA very excellent interview with Page 291 has been posted. We talk about the process and ideas behind "Infernal Device", society's fascination with torture and the torture of sims. Not to be missed!...erikA very excellent interview with Page 291 has been posted. We talk about the process and ideas behind "Infernal Device", society's fascination with torture and the torture of sims. Not to be missed! ]]>
A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND MAYHEM ...tag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.532008-02-07T17:48:35Z2008-02-07T17:58:30ZerikIf Torture is good for America, Erik Ruhling has just written the new Constitution! Join A Cappella Books to celebrate a night that promises to be nothing like water boarding.
Torture has come back into the public spotlight thanks to recent
actions by the US Government. But do you remember when torture was fun?
Back when torture wasn't something we actually did, but read about in
association with the Inquisition. Even Mel Brooks wrote a song
extolling the virtues of a little pressure applied just right.
Back in the day, torture was a colorful profession. The names of those
machines conjure vivid images. The Cat's Paw, The Heretic's Fork, The
Mute's Bridle and The Spanish Tickler are just a few of the apparatus
on display in Erik Ruhling's new book, Infernal Device: Machinery of Torture & Execution.
A Cappella Books celebrates the publication of Atlanta resident's Erik
Ruhling's new book with an evening of music and mayhem at the Alcove
Gallery in Avondale Estates. A Cappella favorite, Hub Cap City, will
provide the musical entertainment.
"Now seems like the right time to look beyond the rhetoric and PC
language and see what the history of torture can tell us about today's
experience in our war on terror," says Frank Reiss, owner of A Cappella
Books. "I also think the night's going to be a lot of fun."
In Infernal Device: Machinery of Torture & Execution ,Erik Ruhling
assembles an unmatched array of torture tools invented exclusively for
the infliction of pain and the ending of life, each carefully
researched with an accompanying full-color, highly detailed rendering.
SPONSORED BY ... A CAPELLA BOOKS
GALLERY HOURS : WED-SAT 12pm-7pm / SUN 12pm-4pm
2852 East College Ave Decatur GA 30030 [In between James Joyce Pub / Waffle House]
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Interview with Peter Anthony Holder, Canadian Radiotag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.522008-01-22T15:36:44Z2008-01-22T15:44:42ZPosted here is an mp3 recording of an interview on CJAD/CFRB Montreal/Toronto with Peter Anthony Holder, which was broadcast last Wednesday morning (1:30 AM to about 2:00 AM). We talk about the book and some of the more bizarre devices....erikPosted here is an mp3 recording of an interview on CJAD/CFRB Montreal/Toronto with Peter Anthony Holder, which was broadcast last Wednesday morning (1:30 AM to about 2:00 AM). We talk about the book and some of the more bizarre devices. Take a listen, Peter is a great interviewer and his show is fun and interesting; focusing on unusual stories of the day... ]]>
"Idle Hands are the Devil's Playpen"tag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.512008-01-09T19:39:48Z2008-01-09T19:47:54ZA man who believed he bore the "mark of the beast" used a circular saw to cut off one hand, then he cooked it in the microwave and called 911, authorities said.storyA scene straight out of Idle Hands - right...erikA man who believed he bore the "mark of the beast" used a circular saw to cut off one hand, then he cooked it in the microwave and called 911, authorities said. storyA scene straight out of Idle Hands - right down to the microwave detail. Excellent quote by the sheriff's Captain - "That kind of mental illness is just sad." Indeed.
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Super-Size Metag:www.occasionalhell.com,2008://1.502008-01-04T21:23:07Z2008-01-04T21:29:14ZSuper-Sized Autopsy Tables Needed For Big CorpsesThe Orange-Osceola Medical Examiner's Office has a new addition: An autopsy table that can support 1,000 pounds. The standard used to be around 300 pounds. But more medical examiners said they need larger tables...erik
Super-Sized Autopsy Tables Needed For Big Corpses
The Orange-Osceola Medical Examiner's Office has a new addition: An autopsy table that can support 1,000 pounds.
The standard used to be around 300 pounds. But more medical examiners
said they need larger tables to accommodate larger bodies. storyOn the bright side, these tables can eventually be recycled as buffet-style dining tables.]]>
The best part of this story is not the Congressman pointing out the asinine idea that panties on the head are torture - it's the part where he 'cited panties eight times,' - as if he were tweaking the other Representatives in the hearing. They must cringe every time they hear the word panty. How scandalous!
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I missed posting about this earlier, but there's an interesting podcast by Out There Radio (WUOG 90.5 Athens) that is now posted. I had a great time talking to these guys, especially since they are in the Atlanta/Athens area.
A very excellent interview with Page 291 has been posted. We talk about the process and ideas behind "Infernal Device", society's fascination with torture and the torture of sims. Not to be missed!
If Torture is good for America, Erik Ruhling has just written the new Constitution! Join A Cappella Books to celebrate a night that promises to be nothing like water boarding.
A man who believed he bore the "mark of the beast" used a circular saw to cut off one hand, then he cooked it in the microwave and called 911, authorities said.