April 2011
2 posts
After almost a year on his new diet, Garibaldi has lost 9 pounds. Go Baldi!
The Search for Schmaltz
It seems ridiculous to think that it would be hard to find Schmaltz in the Lower East Side of Manhattan (or Alphabet City or the East Village or whatever it’s going by these days). I guess it’s just another sign of how the neighborhood has changed in 30 (50?) years. It being passover and craving my father’s savory fried matzo (also known as matzo brei), I had to procure some....
May 2010
1 post
A Tender and Touching Story... →
…about nothing. Get ready for “George.” It kind of reminds me of the comical trailer for The Shining that was making the rounds a while back. Personally, though, I find this one more…
April 2010
24 posts
OMG GOLDEN GIRLS T-SHIRT on Flickr - Photo... →
A gift to me from the MSNBC store Rockefeller Centre in New York.
UPDATE: Non-Racist NASCAR-Loving Truck Owner... →
The owner of the controversially plated and tarted-up pickup is incensed, claiming his license plate isn’t a coded white supremacist message as Virginia claims. Nope, it’s a tribute to Dale…
Nice Guys, Stressed Ladies And The Curious Ways... →
A galpal and I are discussing video games over cocktails at a bar. Well, kind of. She’s trying to tell me why she plays FarmVille, and in the course of the discussion I find out her life is a mess.
AlterNet: What Happened When I Went Undercover at... →
My bathtub drains - glory be!
10 Reasons The Man Rejected That Chris Ware... →
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I’ve read that back in the day, Fortune’s covers used to be very satirical.
So Fortune Magazine rejected this Fortune 500 commissioned cover by Chris Ware (left)…
Something in the air at the dog park today.
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YouTube - Star Trek - Klingon Happy Meal (1979) →
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Via Rob, Exclusive scene from the new Star Trek movie.
Vajazzling, The Newest Threat To Your College Son... →
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Slightly NFSW, but… Vajazzling!
Vajazzling is the latest threat to young men in college. At an alarming rate, female coeds are vajazzling their private regions to tempt young men…
Palin: "Obama's handling of icelandic... →
So Palin criticizing Obama for not attacking a volcano will finally be enough to discredit her, right? Right? …anyone? (via CJ)
Scott Baio's Online Meltdown: A Complete... →
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Scott Baio vs. Jezebel.
Scott Baio has had some issues of late. He’s mad. Mad at liberals, mad at uninformed fans, and really mad at the Internet. Crazy mad. But a recent history…
Pop songs have only four chords. (WATCH) →
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I wish this was bigger, but you should get the joke.
I wear my Star Trek nerd badge on my sleeve.
Learn Your Motherf#@kin' Science: A Textbook... →
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NSFW, but it makes the latest ICP song so much better.
You should really watch this video. Yes, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: The Insane Clown Posse just came out with a…
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Fixed: The Odd/Even Star Trek Movie Law @ Things... →
I am so proud of being able to guess the subtitle of the 4th Air Bud movie based on its sport: World Pup
Tea Party Jesus →
Click each picture to find out who really said it. Contact: TeaPartyJesus@gmail.com
'Spectacular' komodo cousin is big as a... →
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Spectacular!
BIOLOGISTS have reported the discovery of a spectacular species of giant lizard, a reptile as long as a full-grown man is tall, and said it is endowed with a double…
Look at these fucking hipsters →
And while I have you here, check out fucking Chelsea Lately. Look at this fucking Nintendo connection
YouTube - 8-Bit Dr. Horrible (Act 1) →
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This is amazing, although when I think of the time that went into this…
Okay, the sky is not falling. Scrabble rules are not changing: http://bit.ly/aZKqPi
March 2010
38 posts
Costco →
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For all my Costco-loving peeps.
My uncle describes Costco as the place “where you go broke saving money”. That certainly describes my experience of the warehouse store - I walk in…
Tiger Beatdown › 11 Things I Learned From Watching... →
Yet another analysis of Lady Gaga’s “Telephone”
Daring Fireball Linked List: Pageview Pumping →
FINALLY: The Difference between Nerd, Dork, and... →
YouTube - Robots of the R&D Institute for... →
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Robotic Passover!
OMFG - Scott Pilgrim vs the World was great.
Who has two thumbs and is going to a screening of Scott Pilgrim tonight? This guy! (Also, I may have a +1. Let me know if interested)
Another problem solved by global warming →
From Africa to the Himalayas, everyone’s worried about global warming’s potential to drive world conflict. But what about the disputes it will solve? A long-running argument between India…
Alternative Draft Week - Original "The Empire... →
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This is great. Thanks, Rob.
NO LINK! It’s Day 4 of Alternative Draft Week, where we look at alternative drafts from the movies you loved (or hated). In some cases, these drafts…
Chef at Chelsea restaurant offers customers a... →
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Where would I be without the Post’s hard-hitting reporting?
This Chelsea restaurant has gone from brasserie to brassiere.
Jury duty summary: 2 days. Out by noon both days. Dim sum and pho for lunch. I’ll take it.
Superman & Friends Greet Fans In Hilarious... →
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Spider-Man Adventure Hero | CollectionDX →
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Best Spider-Man Action Figure Ever.
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Could Airborne Bears Catch Bin Laden? →
The Pentagon having a “Contact Us” link was obviously a great idea.
Honda Dog →
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Yes, pictures of dogs with Hondas is a pretty good way to sell me one.…
YouTube - Amazing Shot-for-Shot Remake Goofy Movie... →
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This live action adaptation of the “After Today” musical number from A Goofy Movie is incredibly impressive. via Rob.
McDonalds on the Go Commercial is Pure 1980s Gold... →
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It would be hard to distill more 1980s into a commercial.
A nostalgia filled look into our recent past
YouTube - Galactica: Sabotage →
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So well done. Thanks, Rob.
The Sandpit on Vimeo →
A day in the life of New York City, in miniature. Original Music: composed by Human, co-written by Rosi Golan and Alex Wong. Please view in HD and full screen for best effect. For a description of…
One advantage to being sick: Finally getting to finish up The Wire.
The Status of Higher Education in 2010? An Empty... →
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via Hilary. Can’t wait to get back into academia.
I finished my teaching for the quarter today. After leaving class I went into the bathroom. What did I see? A…
Front Sight Firearms Training Institute →
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Want a gun, permits, safety lesson, and lesson on how to be a trained killer subsidized for you? Read on!
Front Sight Firearms Training Institute
Survival Seeds - The Survival Seed Bank Provides a... →
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This is one of Glenn Beck’s sponsors.
New survival seed bank for survival gardening, lets you grow a permanent, full acre crisis garden with non-hybrid survival seeds.