The Washington Monthly – The Magazine – The Information Sage May 13, 2011 Austin High wins state theatre contest May 12, 2011 – I’m having a high school flashback: we never went to state, but since the finals were held in Austin, my friends and I used to go watch UIL one-act competition every year. And some dumb school from East Texas would win. So GO AUSTIN HIGH. Sarah Palin Twitter Meme Creates Her Place…
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Angry Birds now free on the Internet, God help us all May 12, 2011 – I found out this weekend that Angry Birds is on the freakin’ Nook. I had no idea the Nook even had apps. What Is Fracking? Song Explains Controversial Drilling Process (VIDEO) May 12, 2011 – Since I was talking about fracking yesterday… Accessibility for iPhone and iPad apps » Matt Legend Gemmell May 12, 2011 – Someone JUST sent this…
The End of Flavored Vodka May 11, 2011 – Shudder! Death to high school English May 11, 2011 – Well, THAT’S depressing. Obsolete? May 10, 2011
Vintage LA: Alison Martino Uncovers A Forgotten City May 10, 2011 – “Forgotten history” from the 70s means I’m officially super old. Why a Thin Man Remake is Doomed to Fail May 10, 2011 – I recently saw the 1994 Warren Beatty/Annette Benning remake of “Love Affair”. Its best predecessor, not even the original, is “An Affair to Remember”, with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. That movie isn’t even a favorite of mine, but all…
GOPer endorses Michelle Obama's fitness campaign May 9, 2011 – I’m having a “stop the insanity” moment. Do we even need to say that physical fitness and healthy eating is good, whoever promotes it? As long as you’re not trying to sell me a diet in a pill, or an exercise machine made of rubber bands, it’s a good thing. OK? OK!
Chipotle ADA Suit Is a Big, Fat Flop May 7, 2011 – A pretty reasonable take on ADA lawsuits. I’m not much of a chain restaurant user, for a number of reasons. One of these is that the lack of printed menus, and the poor communications skills of many (not all) fast-food workers waste my time. I have no desire to sue anyone. I do have many alternatives. But I hope somewhere, my soft boycott…
..excellent, May 6, 2011 Father appeals for release of captured US soldier – CNN International May 6, 2011 – I remember this blowing up as big news when it happened, and then, nothing at all. The story just completely disappeared. Which seemed extremely odd to me. Los Angeles Burger Wars: Five Guys Versus In-N-Out May 6, 2011 – For my friends out there who have a stake (not a steak) in this, um, fight?
AT&T Installing Wi-Fi Along Sixth Street From Congress To I-35 May 6, 2011 – Because drunks need Internet access! 😉 Cats of War: The Pentagon's top-secret feline special-operations program, revealed. May 6, 2011 – This could have been so much funnier with close-ups, and some help from the folks at Icanhazcheesburger. Puppies, and the Legislative Power of Distraction May 6, 2011
The 6th Floor: Linda Ronstadt, First Lady of California May 5, 2011 – Heh!
Little City coffeehouse to close May 13 May 4, 2011 – Their closing has actually been delayed about six months beyond the originally announced date. Even so, I’ll officially be in mourning on the 14th. Hoo boi, May 3, 2011 Institutions for Disabled Unlikely to See Major Cuts May 4, 2011 – My brother lives in a state-supported living center, and one of my brothers-in-law lives in a community-based group home. Different living arrangements are…