October 2008
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The Irish economy looks just as bleak →
Let’s drown our sorrows in a pint.
September 2008
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Bloomberg's gunning for a third term →
I’m reblogging 2050ad because I know some of you don’t really know what I “do” (even my BFFs!) and this might help you understand:
The news is not at all unexpected. And I think I support him. I’m part of a top-notch coalition that is developing a policy roadmap for green-collar jobs in NYC — that is, recommendations for the next Administration for green job training...
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Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' →
Happy belated birthday to me! My woman Terry Gross interviewed one of my men, Michael Cera, on Fresh Air today.
I am going to lay down with my
Heating pad
Two ice packs
Hot water bottle
(I like variety)
… And ENJOY.
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Did I get this right?
wiesen:
Step 1: Bad shit happens. Step 2: Treasury, White House, Fed and Congress start working on (and get close to) a plan. Step 3: John McCain “suspends his campaign” and descends on Washington. Step 4: Plan falls apart. Step 5: McCain claims credit for bringing a coalition together to support the plan. Step 6: Plan is defeated in the house by McCain’s party.
LEADERSHIP
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“Dear Nora, You have survived a blatant assassination attempt by Big Fossil Fuel,...”
– Chris rocks.
cbeth:
L’Shana Tovah, fellow tumblr Jews! I’ll see you wednesday when we’re all blogging like it’s 5769.
Mazel tov, my (kosher) chickens!
Also, that Lee is one funny Jew.
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Discharge Patient 406104452
First: thank you so much for your well-wishes. Granted, it was weird to blog/twitter from the ER, but I had nothing better to do, I couldn’t talk on the phone, and this is the quickest way for me to let my family and friends know the relevant deets.
I was hit by a Chevy SUV last night at like 7:40 pm at 42nd and 6th Av. In ER lingo, this is what’s known as an MVC (Motor Vehicle...
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"The Week America's Economy Almost Died" →
This radio (and written) piece, produced by NPR and “This American Life,” is a clear explanation of what went down on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 18-19, to trigger that Friday’s announcement that the economy was collapsing and only hundreds of billions of federal money could save it.
By the way, next week’s “This American Life” episode will be devoted to the...
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No, I still don't know what the name of his blog...
Chris, author of the well-regarded Bout of Context and my better half, was certainly the belle of the ball. Everyone wanted to meet him.
In light of the party’s theme, we kept it on the DL that he was suited up because he was coming from the annual Big Oil Black Economy Fundraiser Gala.
Really, how can a lady not be charmed by a fellow who brings her Crown Royal in the chance she makes a...
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If the velociraptor lunged at you, what would you... →
Kick him in his raptor balls.
I learned I could survive a whole 57 seconds chained to a bunk bed with a velociraptor. Finally my experience battling a rabid dog* pays off!
Via Arif Mamdani.
* True story.
Excellent book-writing tip #1: SOUP
I’m enjoying following along on Jean’s great book-writing undertaking, silently cheering her on from across the sea.
What she says here rings true. Pottering over a pot of soup is emotionally soothing and, because you are making enough for a week’s worth of warm meals, it’s a justifiable break from work. Furthermore, it’s difficult to err: a good soup takes little...
Watchsharingtime:
rickyv:
After hearing Matt Damon’s brilliant comparison of a Sarah Palin presidency to a bad Disney movie, I called up Sam and said “Let’s make a trailer for what that movie would look like.” Within hours, Dan and Amir were writing it, Ben and the CHTV crew were casting and producing it, and two weeks later, here it is.
Digg?
Holy balls this is good.
My hands smell funny
But they are noticeably smoother.
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One Night in Hunan
Have you ever heard of a cook’s condition that is known in the business as “Hunan Hands”?
Neither had I. That is, until this morning at 3:30, when I, panicked and whimpering with agony, gingerly opened my laptop and Googled “chili burn remedies.”
At 11 pm, I halved and seeded a half-pound of mixed hot chilies. As I’ve learned to do, I promptly washed my...
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