June 2009
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May 2009
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“The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the...”
– Winston Churchill (via azspot)
What I love about this quote is that nobody thinks that they are the average voter - it has been posted by people on both sides of the isle, and I’m sure both read it with a haughty distain for those that they perceive to be “average”.
Portable Positrons - Physicists Take First Steps... →
reactorboy:
sine-qua-non:
If the concept proves successful, Lynn, professor in the WSU Departments of Physics and Mechanical & Materials Engineering and director of the Center for Materials Research, and Weber, staff scientist in the WSU Department of Physics, see it leading to large-scale production of antimatter fuel capable of powering deep space travel, as well as a host of other, more...
GM Approaches Bankruptcy - Taxpayers will never... →
For the government to be repaid in full, GM would have to have an enterprise value of $69 billion based on its expected 72.5 percent stake in the company, Siegert said.
Really, the jobs we are “saving” are getting obscenely expensive. What happened to a “bridge loan” and the rough backhand pimp-slap that Treasury and company were supposed to deliver to a GM that was not...
Georgia Congressman wants to end 'birthright... →
sarahchristine:
Under Deal’s proposal, babies born in the U.S. would automatically have citizenship only if at least one of their parents is a U.S. citizen or national, a legal permanent resident of the U.S., or actively serving in the U.S. military.
Azadeh Shahshahani, director of the Immigrants Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, said the proposed law “is not...
Is It Me
bowlingalleylawyer:
cajunkate:
or do sunsets in the South seem to dissipate much more quickly than those in the North? I was strolling through my abode on my way to the kitchen to stuff my face wih some grilled sausage and TIP IT when I did a double take out of my kitchen window at the gorgeous sunset. Took both of these from my backyard, which probs has one of the crappiest views of a...
“I would hope that a wise White man with the richness of his experiences would...”
– Some racist White dude
Wanna see something pretty magical? Switch “White man” and “Latina woman” and it’s suddenly not racist!
(via randyhaddock)
Show followers again instead of Tumblarity -... →
sds:
For those of us sick of the Tumblarity hype and just want to see our follower count again.
Goodbye Tumblarity, I hardly knew ye (and that was plenty).
The Hold Steady - Constructive Summer
We’re gonna...
Was your Show Renewed or Canceled?
What kind of world do we live in that Kings, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Dirty Sexy Money and Pushing Daisies are CANCELLED, but Kitchen Nightmares, Supernanny and Wife Swap get RENEWED?
Sometimes the success and failure of TV shows makes me worry for future generations.
blogut:
signorponza:
‘Til Death - RENEWED 24 - RENEWED 30 Rock - RENEWED 90210 - RENEWED America’s Next Top Model - RENEWED...
American Express CEO: Card law may reduce credit →
The American Express CEO says that new laws capping interest rates and fees on credit cards will likely make it harder for customers who need credit to get it.
Duh.
Wake up Congress, this is not a good idea.
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Congress Moving to Limit Credit Card Interest... →
Now Congress is moving to limit the penalties on riskier borrowers, who have become a prime source of billions of dollars in fee revenue for the industry. And to make up for lost income, the card companies are going after those people with sterling credit. “There will be one-size-fits-all pricing, and as a result, you’ll see the industry will be more egalitarian in terms of its revenue...
Wolfram|Alpha →
Wolfram Alpha is called a computation knowledge engine rather than a search engine and wants to change the way people use online data.
It aims to give people direct answers to queries rather than send them to other sites where they may find what they are seeking.
The system is the brainchild of British-born physicist Stephen Wolfram.
Wolfram Alpha was unveiled in late April and since then has...
“Obama speaking about abortion at Notre Dame while a baby cries from the...”
– RandyHaddock
I feel like I got into a three car pileup with a...
Recap of the last 48 hours
In the past 48 hours I have:
A.) Been in a pretty major car accident. My friends car (the one I was riding in, passenger side, right where the impact was) is likely totaled, as is the car that hit us. My friend and I are fine (amazingly).
B.) Completely randomly ran into Tiffany at BlackFinn on Friday night - the first time I have ever been legitimately recognized from the internet. Totally...
An Icy Oasis from the Great Meltdown →
shorterexcerpts:
azspot:
Norway works hard to stay on an even distributional keel. The wealthiest Norwegians pay a 47.8 percent tax on income over $105,368. The top income tax rate in the United States: just 35 percent.
The tax-the-rich contrast between Norway and the United States runs deeper than the simple difference between these two tax rates. Norway’s 47.8 percent top rate applies to...
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101 Tips For Living
I typically hate really long lists like this (101? really?), but many of these are very, very good.
johncarney:
* You should never have to match your socks, other than to separate black from white; buy 18 pairs of identical socks in each color and throw them all out every six months. * Pants with pleats get cuffs; pants without, do not. * Avoid large faced watches if you have thin wrists. *...
tracks:
‘Poker Face (Lies In Disguise Remix)’ by...
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking...”
– Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement address (via unexcitable) (via inwaves) (via onherway) (via seriouslythough)
Yes Steve. I’ve felt this for a long time, but never heard it said so well.
What’s up mollybierman, thanks for following. +1 each to you for going to Duke, a sweet theme, engineering, moving all your crap in liquor boxes, and being a fan of acapella music. I think we can be friends.
Fiscal Paranoiative
insomnambulance:
Liberals believe we should trust the public with our money. Conservatives believe we should trust the rich with our money.
Do not trust anyone with your money.
Wrong.
Liberals believe we should all trust the government with our money.
Conservatives believe you should trust nobody but yourself with your money - it’s your money to allocate as you see fit (you earned...
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I just registered for a 5K on a whim
A co-worker told me late last night that there is a Twilight 5K tonight in uptown Charlotte, to raise money for Right Moves for Youth. She’s a big runner and is doing it mostly for fun, and encouraged me to join. Being that I’ve been on a fitness kick for the past 5 weeks or so, and have been running regularly, I decided to give it a try and registered a few minutes before the deadline...
tracks:
DJ Lobsterdust - Epic Black Rock
Faith...
tracks:
Explosions In The Sky - Your Hand In...
“One of the things I’ve learned over the last year and a half was how to...”
– Neil Strauss