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- links for 2008-07-26
Blue and Silver Report : Terry, We Hardly Knew Ye Cowboys cut Terry Glenn after talks around an injury waiver broke down. Glenn’s career might be done—or he may end up in offensively-challenged Miami. (tags: sports)
26 Jul 2008 
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- links for 2008-07-25
WSJ Washington Wire: Embattled Rep. Young Touts Wrong Group in an Ad The rabid and possibly mentally disabled Young claims he was endorsed by the Taxpayers for Common Sense. Actually, he did get an award from the group–the Golden Fleece Award for wasteful spending. (tags: economics politics stupidity humor) Productivity Shock: We’re Engaging in Commerce [...]
25 Jul 2008 Uncategorized; no comments. permalink
- links for 2008-07-24
Robert Krampf science: Butter! Hey, DIY nerds: make your own butter, get some buttermilk for free. (tags: food science) WSJ: The ICC’s Blow to Peace Hopes in Darfur The tragic irony of the ICC’s indictment of the Sudanese president: it actually makes the diplomatic option for resolving the crisis in Darfur _harder_. (tags: africa law [...]
24 Jul 2008 Uncategorized; no comments. permalink
- larry sabato jumps the shark
Political junkies know (and veteran political operatives roll their eyes at) University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato for his political analysis. In the days before every goddamned registered voter had a political analysis blog, his Crystal Ball was a valuable resource for those of us who couldn’t afford one of the National Journal’s phenomenally encyclopaedic [...]
24 Jul 2008 Politics; no comments. permalink
- links for 2008-07-23
Hotline On Call: JV Squad McCain’s campaign staff pokes fun at the poor reporters left behind to cover the campaign that _isn’t_ on an overhyped world tour. (tags: 2008 humor politics) Autopia from Wired.com: Save A Buck, and Stick It to the Airlines Running the numbers, it seems most efficient to check one bag, but [...]
23 Jul 2008 Uncategorized; no comments. permalink
- for those still sympathetic to jimmy carter
He even managed to find himself giving solace to foreign opponents of the last Democratic administration, as Richard Holbrooke–President Clinton’s chief negotiator at Dayton, attests: Karadzic responded emotionally that he would call former president Carter, with whom he said he was in touch, and started to leave the table. For the only time that long [...]
23 Jul 2008 Politics, War & Peace; no comments. permalink
- font conference
After the jump, an amusing video from the people who used to bring you “hottest college coed” contests.
22 Jul 2008 Nerdery & Sundry; no comments. permalink
- links for 2008-07-22
DNA India explains the Indian parliamentary no-confidence vote For those of you who’ve gotten a bit too friendly with Robert and his Rules of Order, a peak at the upcoming vote of confidence in the UPA government (tags: government india) Design Observer: Steampunk’d, Or Humbug by Design Designer Randy Nakamura delivers a stinging rebuke to [...]
22 Jul 2008 Uncategorized; no comments. permalink
- links for 2008-07-21
Intelligent Life: Hit the Hay For eco-tourists looking for a really sustainable vacation, try living in barns. Lord High Priest of Global Warmism Al Gore (carbon neutrality be upon him) would approve. (tags: environment global_warmism stupidity travel) ABNR Crew Blog: Under the Abbaya: One of Anthony Bourdain’s producers gives an interesting perspective on the challenges [...]
21 Jul 2008 Uncategorized; no comments. permalink
- links for 2008-07-18
Wondermark Lite.: #426; In which a Tree gets the Talk “How’s it going with. . . ah, y’know. . . pollination?” (tags: humor) Flickr: Classics in Lego Classic photos recreated using legos and awesome photography work. Includes photos of the setup required to recreate the shots. (tags: art awesome film photography lego) BrickArms An arms [...]
18 Jul 2008 Uncategorized; no comments. permalink