November 2009
45 posts
How could two crossword constructors come up with... →
steller:
h/t MMG
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squashed:
“Freedom isn’t free.” —
This frequently quoted aphorism isn’t true. Freedom is free. That’s the whole point of freedom. Any libertarian will tell you that.
Security isn’t free. Consumption isn’t free. And taking away other people’s freedom can be horrendously expensive—particularly when it involves occupying other countries. But freedom is...
The First Thanksgiving →
thehiso:
Pilgrim: Let us give thanks to the Lord for providing for us in this new land and for the help of our native friends.
Native: May our people live in harmony for years to come.
Pilgrim: We cannot thank you guys enough for your hospitality.
More great writing from Rob!
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Animated xkcd!
Did you know?
That Aspen Highlands the “locals mountain” in Aspen was once owned by Harvard?
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IF THE MANHATTAN PROJECT WORKED LIKE MY COLLEGE... →
TELLER: (looking at own laptop screen) So there’s some plutonium, and—dammit, the Jets are losing.
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Tumblr’s been all over this for a while, albeit less explicitly than Amazon or the mockup in this article.
(via daring fireball)
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It remains the department’s position that an arbitrator who repeatedly sleeps...
– Adam L. Goldenberg, Arbitrator, Accused of Sleeping Through Teacher Competency Hearing - NYTimes
Note to self: Don’t become an arbitrator.
Video: drunk woman nearly killed by the T →
thehiso:
unbelievable.
TheCrimson.com →
Now with 100% less ugly.
Top movie of the 2000s →
mrgan:
The Times’ list of 100 top movies of the 2000s is long (about 100 movies long!) so there’s plenty to disagree with, but I’m in full agreement regarding the top pick. I saw Caché three times in three days when it came out. My eyes searched every frame frantically.
Number ten, Hunger, will also stay with me forever.
I like the mix of high and low brow (Anchorman is nestled between two...
The Hood Internet: The Mixtape Volume 4 →
If you aren’t obsessed with The Hood Internet already, here’s a great opportunity to have your mind blown
The Disillusionment Phase.
liinmiami:
TFA gives this image to all of us to remind us that it’s normal to feel not so great about teaching around this time of year.
I guess we’re supposed to be in the “Disillusionment” phase.
Here’s the trick though: I think the scale at the bottom is off. Disillusionment can last much longer than Oct-Dec. For some, it lasts from Oct of year 1 until…well, I’ll get back to you when...
Exclusive Events for the Moustachioed Elite →
I can’t wait for the post-Thanksgiving moustache party at my favorite neighborhood brewery.
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Tiny Desk Concerts: Thao Nguyen →
On a big Tiny Desk Concerts binge thanks to Maguire.
As much as I love this performance, Thao’s better when she’s rocking out with the Get Down Stay Down than when she’s flying solo.
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The Death of Pronouns
Have been away from the computer for most of the weekend, so really noticed “netspeak” when plugging back in tonight.
Whatever happened to “I”?