Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
There are no words
North Korean Fashion Sees "Revolutionary Upsurge":
"Not exactly known for its propensity for hype, unless it involves ballistic missiles or American defectors, the KCNA reports, 'Korean dress shops in Pyongyang are bustling with customers in the current spring season.'"
"Not exactly known for its propensity for hype, unless it involves ballistic missiles or American defectors, the KCNA reports, 'Korean dress shops in Pyongyang are bustling with customers in the current spring season.'"
Desperation now has a website
52 Weeks to Find My Husband
Thanks, Linda!
As bad as it gets and as weird as I feel...
At least...I am not this person!
Thanks, Linda!
As bad as it gets and as weird as I feel...
At least...I am not this person!
Mike Tyson
K: At one point in the movie, he reads from Oscar Wilde's "The Ballad of Reading Gaol." Your idea, right?
JT: I asked him if he knew the poem, he said no. I said it's by Oscar Wilde. He said, "You know who Oscar Wilde's boyfriend was?" I said, Lord Alfred Douglas. He said, "You know who Douglas's father was?" I said, Yes, the Marquis of Queensbury. He said, "You know what the Marquis of Queensbury did? He started the Queensbury Boxing Rules."
K: Did that surprise you?
JT: It did. I have to say, if you'd asked me to lay odds on whether or not he would have known that Lord Alfred Douglas was Oscar Wilde's boyfriend, I probably would have put it at 10-to-1 against.
From: Kempt - RingmasterBased on Tyson
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Great response to a troll
Five reasons Miss NY kicks Miss California's a** - Vox:
"Well, Ken, actually I do know what is going on in the world. And, if you took the time to read my blog, you'd see that I don't really think Paterson is a good Governor. I think he is a terrible leader.
But, I also know a civil rights issue when I see one. And I don't need an (almost) beauty queen to be my standard-bearer.
Oh, and unlike you I actually know where the shift and space keys are and I can use basic punctuation. I also have a sense of humor, which you clearly are incapable of picking up on.
But I'll forgive you. After all, your too busy being the only one who knows that 'Obama is gay' and 'Wikipedia is a socialist manifesto'. Good for you."
"Well, Ken, actually I do know what is going on in the world. And, if you took the time to read my blog, you'd see that I don't really think Paterson is a good Governor. I think he is a terrible leader.
But, I also know a civil rights issue when I see one. And I don't need an (almost) beauty queen to be my standard-bearer.
Oh, and unlike you I actually know where the shift and space keys are and I can use basic punctuation. I also have a sense of humor, which you clearly are incapable of picking up on.
But I'll forgive you. After all, your too busy being the only one who knows that 'Obama is gay' and 'Wikipedia is a socialist manifesto'. Good for you."
io9 brings the gawker-esque snark
io9 - Modern Day Beauty And The Beast Continues Lie About Inner Beauty - Beastly:
"After bailing on a dare he gets cursed by a witch in his English class, and turned into everything he hates. Sooo, if he truly is a super rich NYC kid then one can only assume he turns into a dirty hipster who makes a living reading poetry over machine metal."
"After bailing on a dare he gets cursed by a witch in his English class, and turned into everything he hates. Sooo, if he truly is a super rich NYC kid then one can only assume he turns into a dirty hipster who makes a living reading poetry over machine metal."
Brilliant.
The essence of Eliot Spitzer's current state | All Over Albany:
"Eliot Spitzer
Not really a normal guy
As much as he tries"
"Eliot Spitzer
Not really a normal guy
As much as he tries"
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
A Mistake is at the office, exhausted, and listening to Bob Mould. It could be worse, right? Check out http://nplusonemag.com/fifth-international
Cashing in..
Gawker - Levi Johnston to 'Write' 'Book' - fanfic:
"According to 'a pal of Levi's' who spoke to The National Enquirer Johnston is shopping a book about his relationship with Bristol Palin and her family, the Palins of Wasilla, who rule Alaska, a distant frigid socialist oil-state. He will write this book, according to Pal, to finance his battle for custody of young Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston, his child with Palin."
FAU contends that Levi is kind of a bad guy. I contend that he is doing the best he can in what is an odd situation.
What do you think?
"According to 'a pal of Levi's' who spoke to The National Enquirer Johnston is shopping a book about his relationship with Bristol Palin and her family, the Palins of Wasilla, who rule Alaska, a distant frigid socialist oil-state. He will write this book, according to Pal, to finance his battle for custody of young Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston, his child with Palin."
FAU contends that Levi is kind of a bad guy. I contend that he is doing the best he can in what is an odd situation.
What do you think?
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ugh
Wonkette : Gavin Newsom Is Running For Governor Of Twitterfornia
A) He Will Lose.
B) On Twitter, really?
A) He Will Lose.
B) On Twitter, really?
This is disappointing.
Monday Nights In The Park Canceled For 2009 - Washington Park Lakehouse, Albany NY:
"The Lark Street Business Improvement District announced that the popular Monday Nights in the Park will not be returning this summer. Monday Nights in the Park was a summer concert series that ran for two years, in 2007 and 2008, in Albany’s Washington Park.Monday Nights In The Park - Albany NY
The popular free concert series will not be returning to Albany this summer due to insufficient funding, according to the Lark Street BID Executive Director, Michael Weidrich."
"The Lark Street Business Improvement District announced that the popular Monday Nights in the Park will not be returning this summer. Monday Nights in the Park was a summer concert series that ran for two years, in 2007 and 2008, in Albany’s Washington Park.Monday Nights In The Park - Albany NY
The popular free concert series will not be returning to Albany this summer due to insufficient funding, according to the Lark Street BID Executive Director, Michael Weidrich."
The buried lead being...
Record applicants smarter than current students - News:
"Every year the popularity of the university grows. This year, UAlbany had over 22,000 applications, which has increased from the 21,892 that applied for the class of 2012."
Via AOA
A good number of these very smart people (!) are going to be hooker murderers.
"Every year the popularity of the university grows. This year, UAlbany had over 22,000 applications, which has increased from the 21,892 that applied for the class of 2012."
Via AOA
A good number of these very smart people (!) are going to be hooker murderers.
I want to see what this opposite marriage is all about
Gawker - Anti-Gay Miss California: 'It's About Being Biblically Correct' - Carrie prejean:
"Ms. Prejean batted her eyelashes and smiled her brave smile and said 'It's not about being politically correct, it's about being biblically correct.' Which, you know, is that kind of terrific specious reasoning that has let religious windbags turn the halo of persecution upon themselves. So good work everyone!"
"Ms. Prejean batted her eyelashes and smiled her brave smile and said 'It's not about being politically correct, it's about being biblically correct.' Which, you know, is that kind of terrific specious reasoning that has let religious windbags turn the halo of persecution upon themselves. So good work everyone!"
I am so looking forward to this.
All Points West Music & Arts Festival:
"The second annual ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL returns to Liberty State Park in New Jersey this summer. More than 65 artists appearing on three stages throughout the 80-acre historic location that has panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline."
I want to buy tickets for this today.
"The second annual ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL returns to Liberty State Park in New Jersey this summer. More than 65 artists appearing on three stages throughout the 80-acre historic location that has panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline."
I want to buy tickets for this today.
Like giving your health care proxy to Dick Cheney
The Jane’s Addiction Reunion Has Already Devolved Into Bitter Feuding -- Vulture -- Entertainment & Culture Blog -- New York Magazine:
"Truly, if Trent Reznor is the guy doing your intervention, you know you've got some serious problems."
"Truly, if Trent Reznor is the guy doing your intervention, you know you've got some serious problems."
Sad.
Family says bullying led boy, 11, to hang himself | ajc.com:
"On Thursday afternoon, after returning home from school, fifth-grader Jaheem quietly went into his room and hanged himself. His 10-year-old sister, Yerralis, also a fifth-grader, discovered Jaheem’s dead body."
Two in less than a month.
"On Thursday afternoon, after returning home from school, fifth-grader Jaheem quietly went into his room and hanged himself. His 10-year-old sister, Yerralis, also a fifth-grader, discovered Jaheem’s dead body."
Two in less than a month.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Amazing.
The Pulitzer Prizes | What's New:
"Editorial Writing - Mark Mahoney of The Post-Star, Glens Falls, NY"
The Post Star and the Washington Post won the same amount of Pulitzers this year.
For those keeping track at home, the NYT won five.
"Editorial Writing - Mark Mahoney of The Post-Star, Glens Falls, NY"
The Post Star and the Washington Post won the same amount of Pulitzers this year.
For those keeping track at home, the NYT won five.
Preach it, Henry!
Rollins Speaks Up for Gay Marriage, Bombing Beirut With Ramomes - Spinner.com:
"Rollins preached peace, love and understanding, speaking out in support of gay marriage, marijuana decriminalization and good will towards fellow humans. The way we achieve this, he said, is not by bashing gay bashers with bats but by hitting them withAl Green and P-Funk. Ranting against war -- all wars -- Rollins said he thinks 'Israel and Palestine should both be bombed ... with Ramones records.'"
"Rollins preached peace, love and understanding, speaking out in support of gay marriage, marijuana decriminalization and good will towards fellow humans. The way we achieve this, he said, is not by bashing gay bashers with bats but by hitting them withAl Green and P-Funk. Ranting against war -- all wars -- Rollins said he thinks 'Israel and Palestine should both be bombed ... with Ramones records.'"
A noun, a verb, and SSM.
Rudy Emboldened by His 'Traditional' Definition of Marriage - Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events:
"Rudy said he thinks Paterson's gay marriage push is just a way to solidify a Democratic base, but will alienate him from most New Yorkers. He said, 'I think he's worried and, given his [low polling] numbers, it wouldn't be normal if he wasn't worried about a primary challenge from, I guess, Cuomo. But somebody else could also come out of anywhere with numbers like that.'"
America's Mayor is an idiot and as FAU points out, he is wrong on the supposition that most New Yorkers will be alienated.
He was a fascist, and now it is an idiot and a fascist.
"Rudy said he thinks Paterson's gay marriage push is just a way to solidify a Democratic base, but will alienate him from most New Yorkers. He said, 'I think he's worried and, given his [low polling] numbers, it wouldn't be normal if he wasn't worried about a primary challenge from, I guess, Cuomo. But somebody else could also come out of anywhere with numbers like that.'"
America's Mayor is an idiot and as FAU points out, he is wrong on the supposition that most New Yorkers will be alienated.
He was a fascist, and now it is an idiot and a fascist.
FAU is starting to believe
Burying the lead in a buried lead - Vox:
"OK, WHAT? Gay marriage is NOT just some radical notion driven by the hedonists in NYC? Most New Yorkers, across all regions actually support civil rights and have a sense of social justice?
Holy crap, this actually might happen."
"OK, WHAT? Gay marriage is NOT just some radical notion driven by the hedonists in NYC? Most New Yorkers, across all regions actually support civil rights and have a sense of social justice?
Holy crap, this actually might happen."
Just as a public service
I continue to remain fascinated by the story of the "Hipster Grifter"
Patrol has everything you need to know, however, the coverage on Gawker and Gothamist is awesome too!
Patrol has everything you need to know, however, the coverage on Gawker and Gothamist is awesome too!
Oracle + Sun = Stable but really expensive
Oracle Agrees to Acquire Sun Microsystems - NYTimes.com:
"The Oracle Corporation, the technology information company, announced Monday that it would acquire a rival, Sun Microsystems, for $9.50 a share, or about $7.4 billion."
This is going to be really interesting, especially after Oracle made a huge commitment to OSS with their unbreakable Linux platform.
"The Oracle Corporation, the technology information company, announced Monday that it would acquire a rival, Sun Microsystems, for $9.50 a share, or about $7.4 billion."
This is going to be really interesting, especially after Oracle made a huge commitment to OSS with their unbreakable Linux platform.
All about the vitriol
I might have to side with a ParkSlope parent in this one. After all, if there's one thing more annoying than a Breeder it's one of those fucking NYC dog people. "Oh, MY little precious doesn't bite. It's OK if I bring it in here." Yup. As long as it's OK if I kick the shit out of it if it does so much as growl at me.
From Killer Dog Rampage in Park Slope Tot Lot.
From Killer Dog Rampage in Park Slope Tot Lot.
But how does it taste?
French Chef Creates First Totally Synthetic Dish:
"Is the world ready for fake food? Mr. This thinks so. He says that the chefs of the future won't need to rely on plain fruits and vegetables but can instead use the elements of those foods to create new food possibilities and end food shortages."
I find this a little disturbing.
"Is the world ready for fake food? Mr. This thinks so. He says that the chefs of the future won't need to rely on plain fruits and vegetables but can instead use the elements of those foods to create new food possibilities and end food shortages."
I find this a little disturbing.
New Numbers from Siena
Poll: Paterson Still Sucks, Gay Marriage Should Pass - Gothamist: New York City News, Food, Arts & Events:
"More dismal numbers: Paterson is viewed unfavorably by 63% of NY voters polled (favorably by 27%) and only 12% would want him in 2010 (vs. 71% who want someone else). On the upside, 53% of voters think gay marriage should pass (vs. 39% who don't)—gay marriage is Paterson's new pet issue."
"More dismal numbers: Paterson is viewed unfavorably by 63% of NY voters polled (favorably by 27%) and only 12% would want him in 2010 (vs. 71% who want someone else). On the upside, 53% of voters think gay marriage should pass (vs. 39% who don't)—gay marriage is Paterson's new pet issue."
Only in America
Gawker - America's Mayor Suddenly Against the Gay Marriage - Politics:
"So Rudy is trying to position himself for a disastrous gubernatorial run, or something. Meanwhile his old gay roommates are going to get gay married. These friends have been together for 18 years, and neither of them plans on leaving the other during, say, a press conference."
You know, I love New York, however, if this clown becomes the next Governor, I would be perfectly happy moving.
Any ideas on where I should go?
"So Rudy is trying to position himself for a disastrous gubernatorial run, or something. Meanwhile his old gay roommates are going to get gay married. These friends have been together for 18 years, and neither of them plans on leaving the other during, say, a press conference."
You know, I love New York, however, if this clown becomes the next Governor, I would be perfectly happy moving.
Any ideas on where I should go?
WOW!
Competition fierce even for menial work:
"Life has taken a surreal turn for Michael Hawk, unemployed since just before Christmas.
He made it to the final cut for a cashier position at a local grocery, only to lose the job to a man with a master’s degree."
Via AOA
Is this what I have to look forward to?
Maybe the MA is in something like sociology, which means it is fairly useless anyway.
This is actually a bit terrifying, especially given my mood and headspace.
"Life has taken a surreal turn for Michael Hawk, unemployed since just before Christmas.
He made it to the final cut for a cashier position at a local grocery, only to lose the job to a man with a master’s degree."
Via AOA
Is this what I have to look forward to?
Maybe the MA is in something like sociology, which means it is fairly useless anyway.
This is actually a bit terrifying, especially given my mood and headspace.
Lesson Learned?
Gawker - Unfortunate Ad Placement Involves Baby Grilling - Baby grilling
Contextual advertising requires human intervention until the pseudo-AIs get better.
Contextual advertising requires human intervention until the pseudo-AIs get better.
War of Words
Gawker - Smug Media War Among Radio Liberals - Air America:
"Maybe it's better to focus on the gifts: NPR will give you tote bags, DVDs and hand-cranked radios; Air America would probably offer, more impressively, 'access to Air America talent and tickets to special events.' (Read: More teabagging with Ana Marie Cox and Rachel Maddow.)"
I really like the idea of...no..I am not going to go there...
"Maybe it's better to focus on the gifts: NPR will give you tote bags, DVDs and hand-cranked radios; Air America would probably offer, more impressively, 'access to Air America talent and tickets to special events.' (Read: More teabagging with Ana Marie Cox and Rachel Maddow.)"
I really like the idea of...no..I am not going to go there...
This is a test I want to take.
Test May Determine Smokers' Lung Cancer Risk : NPR:
"A new urine test appears to distinguish which smokers are likely to get lung cancer and which are not, by detecting whether smokers have a particular chemical in their urine that's been linked to lung cancer."
"A new urine test appears to distinguish which smokers are likely to get lung cancer and which are not, by detecting whether smokers have a particular chemical in their urine that's been linked to lung cancer."
Sunday, April 19, 2009
OMG
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/clo/1126499705.html
What would make anyone think that this is a good idea?
What would make anyone think that this is a good idea?
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