Archive for October, 2009

Autumn Doodle

Posted in News & Views on October 31st, 2009 by – Comments Off

Here’s my Autumn doodle:

Joe Lieberman Is a True Independent (Colbert Report video)

Posted in News & Views, Video on October 31st, 2009 by – Comments Off
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Joe Lieberman Is a True Independent
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Religion

This clip is for Kalun. I believe Stephen does a nice job exploring the many facets of Joe Lieberman’s political asshattery. Also,  Track 17 of the soundtrack offers up a nice song for Joe.

Reminiscing: the colors of summer

Posted in News & Views on October 31st, 2009 by – Comments Off

Screen shot 2009-10-31 at 9.21.09 AM

This is my 500th post.

Tweet Links 10.29.09

Posted in Twitter on October 29th, 2009 by – Comments Off
    She's a mess.

  • Are things really getting better? (CNNMoney) http://bit.ly/1bk9rh It’s got graphs. #
  • Public Option Limited, Daily Show clip http://bit.ly/C07lN (BTW I like Jon Stewart, he justifies my angst.) #
  • RT @kkemple: Fascinating podcast RT @EconomyStory: Dumpster diving for groceries in Detroit, on EconomyBeat.org: http://bit.ly/1Y5hLX #
  • Hey P$ rec club peeps, have you met @kkemple? She posted the McDonalds/Iceland story the other day. She’s a fan of the @planetmoney too. #
  • Taking silly dog for a walk now. #
  • Eric, you have a way with words. RT @saalon: New blog post: Elegy for @oleta of @planetmoney http://bit.ly/wD5Du #
  • In an attempt to introduce a note of levity, here’s the goofy dog. http://flic.kr/p/7btaAL #
  • Joe Lieberman Is a True Independent (Colbert clip) http://bit.ly/1DiVot #

Public Option Limited (Daily Show)

Posted in News & Views on October 29th, 2009 by – Comments Off
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
Public Option Limited
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show
Full Episodes
Political Humor Health Care Crisis

Tweet Links 10.28.09

Posted in Twitter on October 28th, 2009 by – Comments Off
  • Under_Serious_Construction (it’s a pic of my neighborhood, w/notes-like you care, but I did it anyway) http://flic.kr/p/7b9hLC #
  • Re google wave. It’s way neat-o, but twitter for chatting works better, at least for now until I get my google sea legs. #
  • Google Wave: 15 features (youtube) http://bit.ly/3O8Ven #
  • Now I’m having fun w/a wave. Embeded a test wave on my blog. Update the wave & it updates on blog, sweetness. http://bit.ly/47dzJm #
  • WP plugin to embed waves into posts: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wavr/ (u can customize) #
  • Sorry for posting links most people don’t care about or can’t see. Just testing a few things. I need job so I’m trying to get some skills. #
  • Just updated a wave right from my blog post. If @garnuth or anyone who can see the wave post on my site, please try to write in it. #
  • Festivus (wiki) http://bit.ly/3qf54G I was wrong, it’s the ‘airing of grievances’ #
  • On the matter of “airing of grievances” RT @kalunlee: @AimeesBlog @user47 Well then, every day is Festivus on Twitter. #
  • Finally ate lunch + dinner. #

Wave test

Posted in News & Views on October 28th, 2009 by – Comments Off

This is only a test. I hear most kids can’t view it right now. Sorry, I’m trying, really hard.

Tweet Links 10.27.09

Posted in Twitter on October 27th, 2009 by – Comments Off
    Under_Serious_Construction

  • Ex-A.I.G. Chief Is Back (NYT) http://bit.ly/owGxl (via @reneerico, thank you) #
  • Recession Drives Surge in Youth Runaways (NYT) http://bit.ly/4s46pi #
  • Too moody, I wish it would go away now. #
  • CNNMoney:Consumer confidence declines in October as the current situation indicator falls to lowest level in 26 years, Conference Board says #
  • New York Fed’s Secret Choice to Pay for Swaps Hits Taxpayers (Bloomberg) http://bit.ly/2RhqaE $182.3 billion, it’s only chump change. #
  • RT @kkemple: Currency collapse pushes McDonald’s out of Iceland (RT @EconomyStory) http://bit.ly/605p6 #economystory #
  • Now hear this, Relax Max. RT @readergirl: from bday mix cd ? http://blip.fm/~fh8no #
  • Alphabet soup, it’s what’s for lunch. #
  • Correction: It’s not alphabet today, it’s 3 bean & pasta soup. That is all. #
  • So does this mean you can embed twitter feeds into the google waves? Embed live waves into posts? neato (watching the google video now) #
  • From Here to Neutrality (DailyShow) http://bit.ly/1qBgtj Even jackass Joe Wilson makes an appearance. #

Tweet Links 10.26.09

Posted in Twitter on October 26th, 2009 by – Comments Off
    Bailey

  • Back-Door Taxes Hit Americans With Public Financing in the Dark (Bloomberg) http://bit.ly/1bWTng Wish @planetmoney covered more of this. #
  • “When you combine people who are less sophisticated w/people who can sell as those on Wall St usually can, you end up w/a very big problem” #
  • Thank You Mr. President (Youtube, trailer) http://bit.ly/G3lAb Short documentary on Helen Thomas. Watched it last night on HBO. #
  • Should have know better than to raise a 65 lbs dog as if she were only 10 lbs. I have a bad back & she’s not properly socialized. #
  • Rockslide in NC near Tennessee shuts Interstate 40 (AP) http://bit.ly/3qsKNm (Will be closed for months) @garnuth #
  • Time for ET & me to take a little walk. #
  • Our friendly neighborhood Target just sold @garnuth $30 worth of OUT-OF-DATE juice. Now he must drive 30 minutes (each way) to return it. #
  • Target, is it your policy to stock OUT-OF-DATE product on your shelves? #
  • Dear Target at Riverview Plaza – Charlotte, NC, PLEASE remove the OUT-OF-DATE Odwalla juice products from your shelf, NOW. #
  • Mantis Shrimp Eyes Might Inspire New High-Def Devices (WIRED) http://bit.ly/45CwV9 #
  • I’m going to curl up on the sofa w/the dog now & watch this Big Bang Theory show @user47 chats about. #

Tweet Links 10.25.09

Posted in Twitter on October 25th, 2009 by – Comments Off