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Month: May 2010

Today’s Shared Items – May 20, 2010

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Is Rand Paul Racist? May 20, 2010 – Y’know, the more we ask profound questions like “Is so and so racist?” the less that word actually means, and the more tedious language-parsing we must endure. Rand Paul fails epically on the Rachel Maddow Show – Jamelle Bouie – United States of Jamerica – True/Slant May 20, 2010 – So far, my favorite article on Rand Paul and the Civil Rights Act. “…libertarians have a habit…

Today’s Shared Items – May 19, 2010

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Google Wave Now Open to All May 19, 2010 – Hurray. Now everyone can not use it. Google Wave Now Open to All May 19, 2010 – Hurray. Now everyone can not use it. Are eponymous buildings egotistical or practical? May 19, 2010 – If I should ever be so fortunate as to have a few extra $mil to lay on my alma mater, a homeless shelter, or the neighborhood middle school, I shall insist…

Today’s Shared Items – May 18, 2010

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Cash not necessarily always welcome at Apple stores | abc7news.com May 18, 2010 – I’m thinking my next Apple purchase will be in cash. Just to see what happens in my local Apple emporium. Don’t Know…DOROTHY ARZNER? May 18, 2010 Justice Might be Blind, but Juries Aren't May 18, 2010 – Solution. More blinkie jurors would lead to more equitable court outcomes. seez me noww? May 17, 2010 ACL Headliners Announced – Eagles, Muse, Phish…

Today’s Shared Items – May 17, 2010

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CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive – Obama doesn’t take questions at Freedom of Press Act signing « – Blogs from CNN.com May 17, 2010 Will Rand Paul run for president in 2012? May 17, 2010 – I’m just curious. Is there a cash prize for being the first to speculate that someone will run for president? You know, we have a really cool city council member here in Austin. If…

Today’s Shared Items – May 16, 2010

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CBC News – British Columbia – Blind woman abandoned on airplane May 16, 2010 – Delightful. The irony is that the “do this”, “sit there”, approach of airlines employees toward disabled passengers probably contributed to this young woman’s being left on the plane. Airlines want disabled people to be passive. It’s easier to manage them that way.

Today’s Shared Items – May 15, 2010

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Can't bring these folks anywhere May 15, 2010 – Yikes Sarah Palin issues a call to action to 'mama grizzlies' May 15, 2010 – Palin continues to exploit soundbyte culture to her advantage. That’s not a criticism. That’s just a fact. The criticism comes when we read headlines and articles like this. New British secretary and Clinton: A simpatico vibe in first meeting May 15, 2010 – We’re leading with clothes? Really? Andy Borowitz: China…

Today’s Shared Items – May 14, 2010

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The 10 worst moments on "Undateable" May 14, 2010 – TV is made of stupid. this is an indisputable fact. James Inhofe: Soldiers 'Not Equipped' To Deal With Gay Comrades May 14, 2010 – Insecure old straight guys are funny. President to "get angry" about oil spill May 14, 2010 – I love the idea of leaking that you’re gonna be angry later. Cuz you want the press to be ready for it. iPhone Movie…

Today’s Shared Items – May 13, 2010

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Fun City May 13, 2010 Pushing Back Against Facebook's Privacy Practices May 13, 2010 – This articles is useful for its links, and for ext3ending the discussion about Facebook privacy encroachments even further beyond the tech world. Check mai tag May 13, 2010 …and den a bear came May 13, 2010 ‘New York Review of Magazines is an unabashed celebration of magazines’ May 13, 2010 Video: Rodney Ellis on Bringing Gaming Back May 13, 2010…

Today’s Shared Items – May 12, 2010

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Here’s something cool: Whisky barrel flooring May 12, 2010 Want girls to do better in school? Surround them with smart classmates. May 12, 2010 – Very true, from my personal experience. I had a couple of miserable years after switching schools in junior high. When I made friends with the science nerds and Latin club kids in high school, everything got better, and I did better in everything I tried. This children is called a…