Saturday, June 25, 2011
Louie: Lesson in Fairness
"You only look in someone else's bowl to see if they have enough." (Gawker)
Labels:
television
Media Fueling Economic Perception as Reality
Intense media coverage is making people feel pessimistic about the economy. (TheAtlantic)
Privatizing Amtrak
Time to let someone else try to make trains popular and convenient? (MotherJones)
Labels:
travel
New Debit Card Fees
Banks are trying to make up for lost revenue due to new regulations. (LATimes)
Labels:
money
Real Time with Bill Maher: New Rules June 24
"Now that the FDA is putting out these graphic terrifying warning labels for cigarettes, they must adorn every box of Twinkies with a picture of Chris Christie." (RealTime)
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Bill Maher
Friday, June 24, 2011
South Carolina Beats UVA in 13 Innings to Advance to College World Series Final
13 innings.
29 left on base.
202 pitches thrown by the closers.
0 clutch hitting (lots of clutch pitching).
Ended fittingly on an error.
(ESPN)
29 left on base.
202 pitches thrown by the closers.
0 clutch hitting (lots of clutch pitching).
Ended fittingly on an error.
(ESPN)
Labels:
college baseball
Bill Simmons NBA Draft Diary 2011
An exciting night filled with mediocre picks in a weak draft. (Grantland)
Labels:
NBA
When Kathy Griffin Met Michele Bachmann
"Were you born a bigot or did you grow into one?" (Gawker)
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Michele Bachmann
The Real Gandhi: Not That Great?
Going against the conventional wisdom. (TheAtlantic)
Labels:
history
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Should Jon Huntsman Run as an Independent?
He's looking like the Charlie Crist of the presidential race. (MotherJones)
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Jon Huntsman
Political Movies
Examining the internal craziness that is the life of a politician. (NYTimes)
Labels:
movies
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Dallas Mavericks Motion for Summary Judgment Against Ross Perot Jr.
The first time that "Scoreboard" has been used as a legal argument. (Scribd)
Grantland NBA Draft Lottery Preview: Who Should Be Picked
A helping hand to the worst teams in the league. (Grantland)
Labels:
NBA
Inception Reception Wedding Video
INCEPTION / RECEPTION from Loyd Calomay Films on Vimeo.
Labels:
movies
Restaurant Calorie Counts Scare Customers
Restaurants are trying to make their menus healthier in light of anticipated calorie posting rules. (LATimes)
Labels:
food and drink
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Study: 70% of Existing Marriages May Already Be Gay
Rude awakening for the anti-gay marriage crowd. (BorowitzReport)
Labels:
fake news,
gay marriage
Countdown with Keith Olbermann June 20: Worst Persons in the World
The return of Keith Olbermann's Worst Persons in the World... (CurrentTV)
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Keith Olbermann
The MLB All Star Game Should Not Determine Home Field Advantage in the World Series
Making an exhibition game count so they can make more money. (YahooSports)
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MLB
More Work, More Profits, Less Pay
Those that don't have jobs are getting screwed. Those that have jobs are also getting screwed. (MotherJones)
Labels:
economy
Daily Show: Cable News Cuts Away from Pelosi Jobs Speech Because She's Not Discussing Anthony Weiner
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Anthony Weiner,
Jon Stewart,
media,
Nancy Pelosi
Monday, June 20, 2011
Florida Governor Rick Scott Fakes Letters of Support to Editors
Do you want to tell newspapers how great Governor Rick Scott (approval rating: 29%) is? Send this pre-written letter. (HuffingtonPost)
Labels:
politics
Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell: The Great Republican Tax Lie
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Labels:
Lawrence O'Donnell,
money
Man Robs Bank to Get Healthcare in Jail
This is what it's come to... (ABCNews)
Labels:
healthcare,
weird news
Game of Thrones June 19 Finale Review
Game of Thrones looks to be joining the Sopranos and The Wire among HBO's star shows. (Salon)
Labels:
television
Bill Clinton: 14 Ways to Fix the Economy
This guy should run for president. (DailyBeast)
Labels:
Bill Clinton,
economy
Better Ideas for MLB Realignment
Why not base the divisions on things that can and can't kill you? (SportsPickle)
Labels:
MLB
The Road to 270 Electoral Votes
Obama expands the map, Republican shrink it. (HuffingtonPost)
Labels:
politics
Rory McIlroy: The Next Tiger Woods?
Broke a record for best score at the US Open Championship. (CSMonitor)
Labels:
golf
Should Puerto Rico be a State?
A Puerto Rican can be President but wouldn't be able to vote for himself. (LATimes)
Labels:
politics
What is Republican Foreign Policy?
The battle between the Ron/Rand Paul side and the McCain/Rubio side. (NYTimes)
Labels:
foreign policy,
John McCain,
Ron Paul
Corporate Tax Holiday
US corporations want a holiday from taxes so they can bring offshore profits back to the US. (NYTimes)
Labels:
money
Republican Presidential Nomination Odds June 20
Post-NH debate edition. Change from last week in parentheses:
Romney 25% (+1)
Pawlenty 16% (0)
Bachmann 14% (0)
Other 14% (0)
Huntsman 9% (+1)
Cain 8% (0)
Palin 5% (0)
Gingrich 3% (-1)
Paul 3% (0)
Santorum 3% (-1)
Romney 25% (+1)
Pawlenty 16% (0)
Bachmann 14% (0)
Other 14% (0)
Huntsman 9% (+1)
Cain 8% (0)
Palin 5% (0)
Gingrich 3% (-1)
Paul 3% (0)
Santorum 3% (-1)
Labels:
politics
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Michele Bachmann Top 10 Crazy Quotes
Close enough to the Republican mainstream but mostly just crazy. (ThinkProgress)
Labels:
Michele Bachmann
Man Pulls Gun at Party Because There Was No More Cake
Imagine what this guy would do for a Klondike bar. (InsaneAsylum)
Labels:
weird news
Fareed Zakaria: Conservatives Losing Touch with Reality
Something's wrong when Republican ideas have become Democratic plans. (Time)
Labels:
politics
Another Ethics Problem for Clarence Thomas
It's okay as long as you vote as a conservative. (NYTimes)
Labels:
Supreme Court
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