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Today’s Shared Items – June 28, 2011

Shelly — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:33:16 +0000

Groupon: What I learned by living off Internet coupons for seven straight days.

June 28, 2011 – If I lived off the Internet coupons I’m offered, I would be tanned, waxed, massaged, and tweezed. And one meal, which I would have to travel 25 miles to eat.

How to tell John Wayne from John Wayne Gacy

June 27, 2011 – It would be hard to overstate how little I agree with Ms. Bachman. Be that as it may, one of th very worst things about a presidential campaign is the relentless cataloging of verbal errors that inevitably occur. I would so love to take a 1.5 year vacation in Australia.

Today’s Shared Items – June 27, 2011

Shelly — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:33:28 +0000

Want to know which PR pitches tickled Pogue? It’ll cost you!

June 27, 2011

Austin employers cater to bicycle commuters

June 27, 2011

CNN Economy Psychics – Global Financial Predictions – Video | Mediaite

June 26, 2011

Today’s Shared Items – June 26, 2011

Shelly — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:30:48 +0000

Johann Hari: How to survive the age of distraction – Johann Hari, Commentators – The Independent

June 25, 2011

Today’s Shared Items – June 25, 2011

Shelly — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:31:54 +0000

Thomaz Marvolo Riddle!

June 21, 2011

First Hookers, Now Robotic Cars

June 24, 2011 – First, I was like, is that onion I smell? And then I was like, hey, with a robotic car, I could propel myself independently. And then I was like, ROBOTIC CARS? NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Updated: Straus Calls TSA Bill "Publicity Stunt"

June 24, 2011 – Credit where credit is due, Mr. Speaker. You are right on this one.

Today’s Shared Items – June 24, 2011

Shelly — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:30:36 +0000

Top Down: Say Goodnight, Grace (and Julia and Emma, too)

June 24, 2011 – My mom’s name is Emma. Because her parents were DEPRESSION-ERA HIPSTERS.

Lives: Stalking the Stalkers

June 24, 2011

Kitty Palooza Returns at Town Lake Animal Center

June 23, 2011

J.K. Rowling reveals Pottermore secret

June 23, 2011

Coroner releases report on "Jackass" star's death

June 23, 2011 – I had never heard of this fellow until after his death. I didn’t see “Jackass” (for which I am everlastingly grateful), but it makes me a little sad to read that the headline about someone’s death includes the phares “Jackass Star”.

Spamazon

June 21, 2011

Today’s Shared Items – June 23, 2011

Shelly — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:53:54 +0000

Texas executes man convicted in 1998 double murder

June 23, 2011 – Wow, I hadn’t even heard, or seen this in local news. Whatever you think about the death penalty, the idea that we here in Texas have escalated our executions to the point that they don’t even warrant a cursory news story is a little disturbing.

Today’s Shared Items – June 21, 2011

Shelly — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:32:33 +0000

All the Cool Kids Use Tweeter [Politics]

June 21, 2011

Closing Time for the North Loop Parlor [Show Preview]

June 21, 2011 – Mourning.

How I became a reality show dupe

June 21, 2011 – This sort of thing is why I hate the world.

Even This Terrifying Texan Armadillo Can't Stand the Heat

June 21, 2011 – Yes, there is a drought in Texas.

Nocera vs Sorkin, Bank Capital Edition

June 21, 2011

Portland an 'OK' city for young adults

June 21, 2011 – I so love local boosterism. Take THAT, Portland. You SUCK. We’re AWESOME. I know where I’d rather be in August.

Today’s Shared Items – June 20, 2011

Shelly — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:33:09 +0000

The triumph of business-class America

June 20, 2011

Today’s Shared Items – June 18, 2011

Shelly — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:33:25 +0000

Franklin BBQ Wins Coveted Bon Appetit Nod

June 17, 2011 – Oh great. Now I’ll NEVER get in there.

Today’s Shared Items – June 17, 2011

Shelly — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:30:20 +0000

Austin-based Obisidan Software acquired

June 17, 2011 – Co-founded by an old friend. Congratulations, Rob.

Politico Explores Talk Radio's Pay-For-Play Practices

June 16, 2011 – Conservative hosts take money from right-wing advocacy groups. That was news to me, and the Politico article is worth reading, but this CJR piece flushes out a couple of interesting points about the overall political media landscape.

Father's Day presents: Do Americans buy more expensive gifts for Father's Day or Mother's Day? – By Annie Lowrey – Slate Magazine

June 16, 2011 – I think the better question would be: which holiday is a bigger deal in most families? in mine, it was always Mother’s Day, especially since dad was impossible to buy for. In any case, neither holiday was a big gift-giving day for us. One parent did not buy the other parent a gift, as seems to be common now, for example. You buy your dad a gift, not your husband!