January 2012
Rudolph Kleven, Alvarado, Minn., letter: When did... →
He had me until the last paragraph, but that doesn’t mean that he’s not right. Executive greed trumps employee standard of living every time these days.
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Rick Santorum: Left uses college for... →
Perhaps, just perhaps, Rick, those of us who go to college and come out more liberal and less religious aren’t indoctrinated.
Maybe knowledge and critical thinking lead some-but not all-people away from religion.
Maybe being instantly saddled with massive, often crippling debt simply due to a desire for knowledge and understanding of the world gives some people a more progressive view of...
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What Should Liam Neeson Punch Next? : Monkey See :... →
I approve of Liam Neeson punching just about anything, especially bankers and Steven Segal.
“I believe the federal government has grown out of control, threatening the...”
– Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas • Describing why he decided to skip an event in which Obama honored the team for winning the Stanley Cup last season. While the event went off without a hitch, Thomas’ no-show has drawn a lot of controversy, as many felt that the move showed a lack of respect to the...
Lockouts grow as employers up ante vs. unions | |... →
FYI, American Crystal Employees are still locked out.
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Episode 11 - Mike Taus #2 | Past Forward Podcast →
The latest Past Forward Podcast is up and available to excite your ears!
I sat down once again with my old friend Mike to look back on the year that was 2011 and discuss his car being stolen not once, but twice.
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Joe Paterno: Bury A Man, Keep The Statue -... →
As he so often does, Spencer Hall sums up a overwhelming event in college football with wit, style, and substance.
If I could add anything, it would be that the legend and the man became one toward the twilight of Paterno’s career, even perhaps in his own mind.
Joe had absolute power in Happy Valley, and as we all know, absolute power corrupts absolutely. Even for a man of Paterno’s...
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January Fucking Sucks
January got off to a rousing start with multiple flat tires on my bike. The second one forced me to walk the rest of the way to work, three miles, in 35 degree weather. And yes, walking in 35 degree weather is somehow colder than riding a bike in 35 degree weather, in case you were wondering.
I was rear-ended on my way to work (I’m okay) and my car was declared a total loss due to a bent...
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“All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship. It is now...”
– George Washington, 1790
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7 Charged as F.B.I. Closes a Top File-Sharing Site... →
“international criminal enterprise”
Guffaw.
I guess that’s why the government wants to pass SOPA or PIPA, so that they can do this kind of shit in the dark of the night and hope that people won’t notice. Well, we notice. We notice that even the FBI is apparently beholden to the MPAA.
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Portland and Snow, A Wintery Mix
Big, fat flakes were wafting to the ground outside my office window this morning, landing softly on the grass below, where most of them melted into obscurity within seconds, though a lucky few stick around for literally minutes more. It was quite a sight to behold. The roof of the building across the street was a placid white. It gave that non-descript beige law office a folksy,...
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Rick Perry Defends Marines Who Urinated On Corpses →
You couldn’t make this sort of headline up if you tried.
I don’t like linking to the Huffington Post, but I don’t like Rick Perry even more. In fact, in light of such a brazenly idiotic statement, I’d say I hate the motherfucker.
This empty-suited chickenhawk, who advocated re-invading Iraq and has been rattling the saber for military action against Iran is daring to...
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WatchYes, this is real. Yes, it’s funny. Yes, our system is irrevocably broken and Stephen Colbert is throwing it in our faces. Well done, Stephen. You’re right, our system of funding elections is a complete and utter joke.
Colbert, 2012.
Fuel Fix » Measure takes ND oil taxes for wildlife... →
I would hope that my friends back in North Dakota would seriously think about signing the petition to get this on the ballot this year.
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Cyclogeddon: Slow Start to 2012
It’s been a frustrating start to the new year for bike commuting. After spending the holidays working mornings and evenings-which is not conducive to riding my bike, especially in the late dawn/early dark of winter-I’ve been forced to do more driving in the new year, despite highly cooperative weather. I mean, it was nearly 60 and sunny last week. That just ain’t right, but I...
Why I Won’t Turn Off My Gadgets on Planes |... →
I’m with this guy. The only time I use Airplane mode on my phone is when it’s a long flight and I want to conserve my battery.
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Portland Then and Now, 1890 to 2012 →
Very cool.
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Watch(via opbmusic: Studio Sessions: Radiation City)
Another cool session at OPBmusic that I was privileged to help out with.
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How Americans really feel about drugs - Salon.com →
I don’t know that I speak for the majority of people, but at least among my circle of friends, it seems like the feeling is that the “War on Drugs” has been a spectacular failure.
It’s not so much that we want marijuana legalized as we think it’s stupid to keep locking up and arresting people who smoke pot. Repeated studies have shown that it’s less harmful...
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Ohh, Iowa...
So Romney won Iowa, barely. Not a huge surprise. Out of the poo-poo platter of candidates that the GOP has put forth, he’s really the most palatable to the rest of America. Sure, he’s still an empty suit with nice hair and magic underwear, but at least he’s not Newt Gingrich.
I’ve had friends who live in and are from Iowa tell me over the past few weeks that I should wait...
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Let’s Start Paying College Athletes - NYTimes.com →
A very interesting look at a big problem in major college sports. I like Nocera’s take on this. It’s a refreshing look at the issue of paying college athletes that actually makes a lot of sense, thought it requires fans and schools to be more honest with ourselves as to what major college sports mean.
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Piss Off, 2011.
I’m at work right now. While most of you are either on your way out the door to a party/bar/Twister tournament, I’m holding down my board operator duties until 11:00 rolls around. Even then, I’m just headed to a house party to meet up with friends and my darling wife, who, as I write this, are already celebrating the end of 2011. And a good riddance it is, too.
2011 was a...
December 2011
South African wildlife - Wait, that's not a... →
So, apparently male elephants can use their penises as a fifth leg.
So…yeah. Now you have that knowledge. Do with it what you will.
You are a bad driver and I hate you →
My new favorite blog.
Online Sales of Louis C. K. Special Cross $1... →
What he’s doing with that million is the really cool part. Click on the link to find out how awesome Louis CK really is. (hint- it’s pretty damn awesome)
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Have A Bizzaro Holidays!
The next week and a half of my life is going to be very strange. Instead of working during the day, I’ll be off. Instead of being at home or out with friends in the evening, I’ll be working. Instead of sleeping until a reasonable hour and then getting up, I’ll be up before dawn and coherent. Yes, I’ll be having a bizzarp holidays.
I’m acting as the holiday fill-in...
MythBuster Adam Savage: SOPA Could Destroy the... →
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My Top Ten Albums for 2011
(Youtube playlist with vids from each band on my list, again in no particular order)
I have been putting off my end of the year Top Albums list for weeks now. Not because I can’t decide which records were my favorite, but I’m having a hell of a time writing up blurbs about each record to justify their selection. Coming up with effusive praise for music that I spend hours...