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…
Month: June 2011
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
Johann Hari: How to survive the age of distraction – Johann Hari, Commentators – The Independent June 25, 2011
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.
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…
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.
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…
The triumph of business-class America June 20, 2011
Franklin BBQ Wins Coveted Bon Appetit Nod June 17, 2011 – Oh great. Now I’ll NEVER get in there.
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…