Angry Numbers: one, two
This is just fzcking unacceptable, and also further evidence that sexist institutions are way more accepted than racist or otherwise bigoted ones. If covered medical services for black people had been reduced from 82% to 22% in the span of 7 years, Al Sharpton would be rallying people in the streets. Women need an Al Sharpton of their own. Do you think I could pull off that hair?
Smooooooooth.
This book sounds amazing.
Headline of the Day.
Compare and Contrast.
***
I want to be like Amy Poehler when I grow up.
Fluffy wuffy!
BWAHAHAHA
These are so awesome, I would totally have them on my food truck.
Batman be crazy, Star Wars has ennui.
Magic Beans!
What?
What the UCB hath wrought.
This is fzcking genius. (Original)
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
thursday!
Okay, going back to the zombie rant from the other day: this will not be used by people who fear zombies, and framing a design concept like that in that way is beyond obnoxious. Dick Cheney and the Koch Brothers, on the other hand, would totally hole up in evil fortresses like that when the starving masses rise up. All those things need are defense turrets. It's what Roger Ailes' compound should look like. Also.
Hey, how about we not have this argument? First off, it matters more that he's the President, and we should push him to act in our interest regardless, and secondly, the question smacks of the sentiment I disdained when it was coming from the right about how W. wasn't a "real" Republican. Authentic worldview matters a hell of a lot less than the actual business we need to tend to.
SO MANY COOKIES
We must save Chicago from Rahm Emanuel and the Privateers.
Hot Town Hall Action: one, two
This is completely fzcking fzcked up. Holy sh1t.
The electoral system is broken. More here.
So that's probably not good.
OH COME ON
File Under: Gross Metaphors
It is 2011, right? I didn't wake up in 1873 or something?
***
I don't know if this is cute and I want one, or if I'm simply terrified.
The future is full of goo.
Fzck I love Nick Offerman.
Pretty!
Nerds scare the hell out of me sometimes.
Worst "Let's Agree to Disagree" of the Day. I didn't know you could do that with basic math principles, but hey.
puppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppy
Hey, how about we not have this argument? First off, it matters more that he's the President, and we should push him to act in our interest regardless, and secondly, the question smacks of the sentiment I disdained when it was coming from the right about how W. wasn't a "real" Republican. Authentic worldview matters a hell of a lot less than the actual business we need to tend to.
SO MANY COOKIES
We must save Chicago from Rahm Emanuel and the Privateers.
Hot Town Hall Action: one, two
This is completely fzcking fzcked up. Holy sh1t.
The electoral system is broken. More here.
So that's probably not good.
OH COME ON
File Under: Gross Metaphors
It is 2011, right? I didn't wake up in 1873 or something?
***
I don't know if this is cute and I want one, or if I'm simply terrified.
The future is full of goo.
Fzck I love Nick Offerman.
Pretty!
Nerds scare the hell out of me sometimes.
Worst "Let's Agree to Disagree" of the Day. I didn't know you could do that with basic math principles, but hey.
puppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppypuppy
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
wednesday!
I'm so afraid these will only ever be dreams and not realities. Frankly, I blame Ira Glass. It seems like the Chicago arts scene has been suffering since he bailed on us, and it doesn't help that all the talented arty people all seem to just want to get the hell out of here instead of making art locally, where it's so much more badly needed than California (I'm looking at you, Dan Telfer. If he keeps bashing Chicago I'm going to unfollow him on Twitter, he's breaking my heart).
We are monsters. Am I way off in thinking that schools should be like ERs, everyone welcome who's in need? I mean, come on. ALSO.
Fun, I guess.
AKA, How to Induce a Panic Attack. My mascara (which sucks, and I'm looking to switch brands) ranked 7 out of 10 for neurotoxicity and endocrine disruption. Unfair. I should not have to spend $18 to get the mascara that doesn't give you eyeball cancer.
This seems like a pretty decent idea overall, except that it would unfairly discriminate against folks who couldn't afford a full legal consult. But otherwise, not bad.
This is so fzcking unfair. My chemistry set was awesome.
Rachel Maddow is talking to you, Anderson Cooper.
***
I actually like this Epic Meal Time better than most of the others, but again: starving children, dammit.
Hot.
Awesome duck and cat action.
Whoa.
We are monsters. Am I way off in thinking that schools should be like ERs, everyone welcome who's in need? I mean, come on. ALSO.
Fun, I guess.
AKA, How to Induce a Panic Attack. My mascara (which sucks, and I'm looking to switch brands) ranked 7 out of 10 for neurotoxicity and endocrine disruption. Unfair. I should not have to spend $18 to get the mascara that doesn't give you eyeball cancer.
This seems like a pretty decent idea overall, except that it would unfairly discriminate against folks who couldn't afford a full legal consult. But otherwise, not bad.
This is so fzcking unfair. My chemistry set was awesome.
Rachel Maddow is talking to you, Anderson Cooper.
***
I actually like this Epic Meal Time better than most of the others, but again: starving children, dammit.
Hot.
Awesome duck and cat action.
Whoa.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
tuesday!
The Gitmo Files: one, two, three, four
WTF "antihelium".
I like this idea. Do it.
Town Hall Follies: one, two
Right Wing Strategery: one, two, three, four, five
More like this, pls.
Lady Ads. I love the Chase & Sanborn one.
The War on Women (and Men): one, two, three, four(!)
***
I heart Etsy: happy lil owls and whimsy bees.
WTF "antihelium".
I like this idea. Do it.
Town Hall Follies: one, two
Right Wing Strategery: one, two, three, four, five
More like this, pls.
Lady Ads. I love the Chase & Sanborn one.
The War on Women (and Men): one, two, three, four(!)
***
I heart Etsy: happy lil owls and whimsy bees.
Monday, April 25, 2011
monday!
This interview with Larry Kramer is really thought-provoking (or it was for me, anyway). To what extent should identity politics shape your actions? I totally support traditional forms of activism, but there's also a lot to be said for simply living your life and being a good person to act as a sort of ambassador for gays/atheists/feminists/liberals. It activates The Grandpa Effect in what would otherwise be an intolerant person, e.g. my Grandpa was super racist, but thought the black guys he worked with were good guys*. Familiarity breeds tolerance, not contempt. And progress begins at home, right? It's hard to get motivated to participate in a march and wave a placard in peoples' faces, but it's easy to have a conversation with a neighbor about their lawn.
* - There's a phenomenon that I'm certain exists but I've never see it discussed anywhere, and sadly, we're losing the opportunity to capture it, but I swear there's an impulse among German-Americans who fought the Nazis in WWII (my mom's dad was primarily in North Africa, fighting the Desert Fox) to overcompensate in the patriotism department, a weird side effect of that being a pronounced xenophobia. Now that I think of it, the possible threat of internment a la the Japanese-Americans probably had a good bit to do with it, but still.
Healthcare, Money, and You: one, two, three
Fracked: one, two
This is gross and wrong. More "1984 in Action" historical revisionism happening here.
Consumerism is bad for healthcare: one, two
The War on Women: one, two
Troublemaking Socialist Dogs ad Beavers.
Genius.
WTF
***
Yeah. Everyone have a good Easter?
Lil Thor!
Awesome Bear! (via)
Cuteness in Black and White: one, two, three (bonus IRL Simon's Cat)
Aww: one, two
AWWWW
This is NSFW. It is a rap tribute to "t1tties and carrot cake". It's not quite as awesome as "Smell Yo D1ck" but it's close. "I think she wants my carrot cake, but I just wanna show my nuts" is my favorite line, although the girl rapper's whole verse is pretty amazing. Whatever your personal feelings on carrot cake may be, prepare to have that perception altered somewhat.
* - There's a phenomenon that I'm certain exists but I've never see it discussed anywhere, and sadly, we're losing the opportunity to capture it, but I swear there's an impulse among German-Americans who fought the Nazis in WWII (my mom's dad was primarily in North Africa, fighting the Desert Fox) to overcompensate in the patriotism department, a weird side effect of that being a pronounced xenophobia. Now that I think of it, the possible threat of internment a la the Japanese-Americans probably had a good bit to do with it, but still.
Healthcare, Money, and You: one, two, three
Fracked: one, two
This is gross and wrong. More "1984 in Action" historical revisionism happening here.
Consumerism is bad for healthcare: one, two
The War on Women: one, two
Troublemaking Socialist Dogs ad Beavers.
Genius.
WTF
***
Yeah. Everyone have a good Easter?
Lil Thor!
Awesome Bear! (via)
Cuteness in Black and White: one, two, three (bonus IRL Simon's Cat)
Aww: one, two
AWWWW
This is NSFW. It is a rap tribute to "t1tties and carrot cake". It's not quite as awesome as "Smell Yo D1ck" but it's close. "I think she wants my carrot cake, but I just wanna show my nuts" is my favorite line, although the girl rapper's whole verse is pretty amazing. Whatever your personal feelings on carrot cake may be, prepare to have that perception altered somewhat.
Friday, April 22, 2011
happy friday!
Illinois Pension Reform. It's happening, people. Hold on to your butts. (Srsly, debate in comments are great on this extremely terrifying subject)
Guy with PR problems hangs out with other guy with PR problems, news at 11.
Tummy bugs. I'm fascinated by this research.
I have no idea (though I'd guess the auto/gas industry is a big part of it), but there should be a Google Translate function to autoconvert whole recipes because the non-US food blogs make me do math and that's fun for no one.
This means Mattttt's next car could self-immolate in a whole new, Pink-Floyd-y kind of way. Awesome!
So now would be a really good time to cut sex ed and contraception funding, right?
Yes, because legality is meaningless if what you need is rendered inaccessible by manipulation and bureaucracy.
File Under: American Ingenuity
Hey, so that's a little creepy.
***
Pfft! Where is "doin' it with lots of French ladies"?
cannot unsee
Kitties (and doggies): one, two
Baby bears!
Guy with PR problems hangs out with other guy with PR problems, news at 11.
Tummy bugs. I'm fascinated by this research.
I have no idea (though I'd guess the auto/gas industry is a big part of it), but there should be a Google Translate function to autoconvert whole recipes because the non-US food blogs make me do math and that's fun for no one.
This means Mattttt's next car could self-immolate in a whole new, Pink-Floyd-y kind of way. Awesome!
So now would be a really good time to cut sex ed and contraception funding, right?
Yes, because legality is meaningless if what you need is rendered inaccessible by manipulation and bureaucracy.
File Under: American Ingenuity
Hey, so that's a little creepy.
***
Pfft! Where is "doin' it with lots of French ladies"?
cannot unsee
Kitties (and doggies): one, two
Baby bears!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
thursday!
Well DUH.
Glimpses of the Future: one, two, three
Since the majority of US workers are paid by the hour, I would've like to see that included here for good measure, not that the math is difficult (annual salary divided by 2080, total hours worked/paid out to a full time employee at 40 hours/week). The top earner, for example, makes $40,625 per hour, while the lowest earner makes a measly $3,798 per hour. The top earner also earns more in one hour than 51,463,000 households earned in a year, and that's according to the 2005 census data on Wikipedia, so you know it's even worse now.
Ramps! Who's eaten these? I've never seen them in stores and now I'm thinking about starting a patch in next year's garden.
NONONO
Good sign/bad sign?
Dude.
The War on Women: one, two, three, four
Pretty sure the new CPS head makes me wanna barf.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
Oh the huge manatees: one, two
****
Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerds!!!
MBMBaM Live! The ALF stuff they did still broke me, even on the second listen. And you can totally see Tom for half a second at the half hour mark.
/can'tstoptwitching
Okay, for reals: who wants to go to Chinatown sometime for dim sum? Because OM NOM NOM.
Bonus food nonsense: potatoes, Cadbury creme eggs, eggburger
Glimpses of the Future: one, two, three
Since the majority of US workers are paid by the hour, I would've like to see that included here for good measure, not that the math is difficult (annual salary divided by 2080, total hours worked/paid out to a full time employee at 40 hours/week). The top earner, for example, makes $40,625 per hour, while the lowest earner makes a measly $3,798 per hour. The top earner also earns more in one hour than 51,463,000 households earned in a year, and that's according to the 2005 census data on Wikipedia, so you know it's even worse now.
Ramps! Who's eaten these? I've never seen them in stores and now I'm thinking about starting a patch in next year's garden.
NONONO
Good sign/bad sign?
Dude.
The War on Women: one, two, three, four
Pretty sure the new CPS head makes me wanna barf.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
Oh the huge manatees: one, two
****
Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerds!!!
MBMBaM Live! The ALF stuff they did still broke me, even on the second listen. And you can totally see Tom for half a second at the half hour mark.
/can'tstoptwitching
Okay, for reals: who wants to go to Chinatown sometime for dim sum? Because OM NOM NOM.
Bonus food nonsense: potatoes, Cadbury creme eggs, eggburger
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