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N Cereal AA Round of 64, Flight 3: Fiberfest
June 25, 2009 · 65 Comments
N Cereal AA Round of 64, Flight 3: Fiberfest

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1 Quaker Oat(meal) Squares vs. 16 Cream of Wheat. I really like Cream of Wheat, famous original CoW with nothing on it — no brown sugar, …

N Cereal AA: Upcoming Schedule
June 24, 2009 · No Comment

Here’s the org chart for the Round of 64 — you know, in case you’re writing a book.   Heh.
Thursday 25 June: Fiberfest flight voting opens; Classics voting closes.
Friday 26 June: Sugar Shock voting opens; …

The Vine: June 24, 2009
June 24, 2009 · 42 Comments

Dear Sars,
Some years ago I received a Master of Arts degree in English literature.However, my professional life is about as far removed from my academic past as it could possibly be — I work for …

N Cereal AA Round of 64, Flight 2: Fruit/Nut
June 24, 2009 · 48 Comments
N Cereal AA Round of 64, Flight 2: Fruit/Nut

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1 Honey Bunches of Oats vs. 16 Harvest Crunch. I know I will not carry the day here, but you guys, Harvest Crunch is sooooooo good. Sweet chunks …

N Cereal AA Round of 64, Flight 1: The Classics
June 23, 2009 · 106 Comments
N Cereal AA Round of 64, Flight 1: The Classics

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1 Rice Krispies vs. 16 Post Toasties. Look, you guys. I’m not from your crazy country. You can tell the truth: “Post Toasties” are something Buntsy made …

The N Cereal AA: It Begins
June 23, 2009 · 18 Comments
The N Cereal AA: It Begins

Still some busywork to do here before I open the polls (read: “I picked a fight with the polling software and lost, big-time”), but the N Cereal AA is almost ready to launch.  You can …

The N Cereal AA
June 22, 2009 · No Comment

updated4 August, 9 AM, with a crowned winner: Frosted Flakes

We’ve crownedan N Cheese AA champion, and one in the NC Double Scoop.   Now it’s timefor yet another series of showdowns in the grocery aisle, …

The Vine: June 19, 2009
June 19, 2009 · 27 Comments

Sorry for the late posting, friends.I spent the day 1) at Dr. Robinson’s office (all moles currently quietly minding their own beeswax, but if you meant to call your derm last winter and then didn’t …

The Vine: June 17, 2009
June 17, 2009 · 55 Comments

Dear Sars,
I stumbled into a problem and I’m way out of my depth.I’m hoping you or your readers will have some advice for me.
My husband comes from a family with a history of cancer.He lost …

This just in (or, rather, out): Master Stupidhead
June 15, 2009 · 100 Comments
This just in (or, rather, out): Master Stupidhead

Above: David Gardner Bunting III, born 13 June 2009, 7:45 PM, eight pounds, five ounces; and his favorite aunt.   Everyone is healthy and in fine fettle, and the littlest Bunting is already submitting amiably …