January 2012
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“Why is it that when Republicans and Democrats need to solve the budget and the...”
– Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian on CNBC. (via wilwheaton)
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joshsternberg:
Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, has released its first ad to air in South Carolina - narrated by Jon Lithgow, the ad goes after Mitt “The Ripper” Romney. And of course, there’s a press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Definitely Not Coordinated With Stephen Colbert Super PAC Releases First Ad, Begins To Regret Length Of Name
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Boring
I wanted to enjoy it, I really did. I just couldn’t get over how boring it was.
December 2011
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Guantánamo Forever? | NYTimes →
IN his inaugural address, President Obama called on us to “reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.” We agree. Now, to protect both, he must veto the National Defense Authorization Act that Congress is expected to pass this week.
This budget bill — which can be vetoed without cutting financing for our troops — is both misguided and unnecessary: the president already has...
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Here's a list of 79 of the Sears/K-Mart stores the... →
shortformblog:
This may not be all of them: They were talking about closing as many as 120 stores. Each store employs 40-80 people. So, at minimum, we’re talking 3,160 layoffs. Are any of these stores near you?
Such a shame that the Nicollet Avenue K-Mart is not on this list.
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Thank you whoever broke into my car last night
I’ve been meaning to clean the coins out of my cup-holder. Too bad for you that most of them were cemented in place by pop residue.
There wasn’t much else of interest in my car, luckily enough. And all of the windows are intact (my car has a habit of not locking on occasion). Someone else in my building was less fortunate (lost some cash, and they tossed the car).
Just an FYI for...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has died →
latimes:
North Korean officials have announced the death of leader Kim Jong Il, according to Associated Press. More soon.
And the world is now a slightly better place because of this.
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365musicproject asked: I dig the place, but what's the rent situation like?
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“Up until now, the loan guarantees have meant that colleges, like the writers of...”
– Who should be on the hook for student loans? | MPR
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ohbygolly:
Tips for surviving Santa photos - CNN.com
Parenting.com has provided this article including things parents can do to make for a pleasant visit with Santa. Based on my Santa-photo expertise I’d say it’s a darn good list. However, they have missed a few of the “What Not To Dos” so I’ve taken the liberty of spelling them out myself.
What not to do when...
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Will fish swim in an aquarium of sky blue waters?... →
St. Paul, Minn. — The historic Hamm’s brewery in St. Paul made beer for more than a century before it shut down 14 years ago. But it may soon find new life — as a fish farm. A St. Paul landscaper said his idea for an organic fish and produce operation is so crazy it might just work.
Driving down Minnehaha Avenue on St. Paul’s East Side, most people might pass the shuttered...
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November 2011
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Santa-phobia
ohbygolly:
Many children suffer from Santa-phobia at some point during their young lives. Sure, the concept of a jolly fat man who brings presents seems great and all, but a child’s encounter with St. Nick can be, well, terrifying.
Today, a young boy, probably about 5 years old, was afraid of Santa. Nothing unusual there. However, said boy knew the importance of delivering his wish list to the...
Oh By Golly: Thanksgiving vs. Christmas →
ohbygolly:
As another Thanksgiving weekend draws to a close, I’d like to share some thoughts about the third Thursday in November. We all know that when it comes to holidays, Christmas trumps Thanksgiving, hands down. If the holidays were a rock concert (an analogy worth exploring further), Thanksgiving…
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Oh By Golly: 'Twas a Slow Day in Santaland →
ohbygolly:
‘Twas a slow day in Santaland this Monday morning. So slow, in fact, that I offered to help the mall walkers count laps. There were, however, three things of note that happened on this day.
Three Emmas visited Santa today. Not really a big deal but Emmas made up about 20% of this morning’s…
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The Code of the Elves
ohbygolly:
From the movie “Elf”:
“Let’s recite the “Code of the Elves”, shall we?
1. Treat everyday like Christmas.
2. There’s room for everybody on the nice list.
3. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singling loud for all to hear.”
I feel it necessary, based on my elfish experience, to make some adjustments to the code.
Do not treat everyday like Christmas. Can you imagine how...
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Christmas Traditions
ohbygolly:
To many, the preservation of Christmas traditions is of the utmost importance. For example, one of my most-cherished family traditions is watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation around a box of pizza. However, I’ve learned over the years that sometimes you have to let old traditions go and start new ones (like building a miniature toy shop with your Lego-obsessed boyfriend). So...
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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
ohbygolly:
This month Santa Claus makes his big arrival at shopping malls across the nation ready for another season of flash bulbs, screaming children, and lots of ho-ho-hos. He has grown out his beard, readied the reindeer, and filled his flask with eggnog prepared to enchant children of all ages and sell needless photo packages of all varieties. That’s where I come in.
I am Santa’s Helper...
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WatchCongress: Trading stock on inside information? - 60 Minutes | CBS News
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Why do the Vikings' needs come before others'? |... →
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Minneapolis moving toward eliminating 'buffer... →
Minneapolis has a zoning history of protecting its churches from drunks. Except downtown, where churchgoers and drinkers have been allowed to mingle at their mutual risk for decades.
But out in the neighborhoods, there’s a buffer zone that prevents booze from being sold within 300 feet of a church or other religious institution unless the seller is making at least 70 percent of its money from...
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