Santorum: What does McCain know about torture? May 17, 2011
Shelly's Web of Wonder Posts
Week in Review: Marital Matters and the 2012 Election May 14, 2011 – for the headline: What does Eminem have to do with the presidential election? Or did I read that wrong? Beers on Wheels: Austin Brew Bus to Be Designated Driver For Brewery Tours May 13, 2011 An open letter to the Craigslist cat lady May 14, 2011 – L O L
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 in Rap History May 12, 2011 – I’m just now hearing about this? Every once in awhile, a meme can be fun.
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 to me, and I feel out of the loop for not having seen it earlier. This is a GREAT overview of iOS accessibility for developers.…
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 through the Beatty version, I couldn’t help thinking that the primary reason the older movie is better is the chemistry and charisma of the stars.…
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 will eventually do some good. And I would love it if truly worthy ADA suits could somehow change a business’ infrastructure without resulting in big…
..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