Trying Surly Fest for the first time. It’s pretty good. Tastes just like October, only it’s beer.
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Twitter is a terse communication medium, and yes, most tweets have very little value because of that. But it’s clear that some tweets are the exact opposite. It’s a low-barrier of entry to exploring your past self. Twitter has matured to where we can’t ignore the significance it can bring to people, to relationships, and
morninggloria: After several woman collapsed upon completing the 800 meter dash at the 1928 Olympics, the powers that be in the world of running decided that women lack the constitution to run long distances. Running was thought to be not only unladylike, but dangerous for frail, frail ladies. Some hypothesized that running long distances could cause
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cxfPSBcyvU Jon Stewart interviewed by Oprah, and it was very entertaining. I will look for a transcription (or transcribe it myself!) the bit about the “crazies” controlling the political debate. I need to listen to it again, but I remember thinking that was pretty accurate to how I feel – Videos Pt 2 Pt 3 (via
So interesting: According to Gallup data, Obama’s approval is higher than Clinton’s and Reagan’s at 600 days in office. And GW Bush’s rating skyrocketed after 9/11 but plummeted below Clinton and Reagan by the end of their terms. Gallup’s Presidential Job Approval Center app is really well done. (via @yelvington)