December 2008
72 posts
Consumers Union/Consumer Reports buys... →
This sounds great to me. I’m glad to see that the Consumerist will live on in good hands.
Who Is Winning the PR War? →
Basically, Israel is attacking the Gaza Strip and killing plenty of innocents but our good old mainstream media doesn’t challenge the justification for war. Journalists should be asking questions, not repeating talking points memos. This all seems much to familiar.
Watchflight of the conchrods season 2 premiere
Cheat Sheet for Sketchy Food Expiration 'Codes' →
iPhone Developer Too Cheap to Buy Icons →
Lately, I’ve noticed the use of watermarked stock images is becoming a problem.
Dear Sparks, Miss U →
My remaining 4-pack of Sparks PLUS will become part of a shrine soon. I’ll miss how sparks would hurt my stomach and make we sweat before ever leaving for the bar.
Best CD (Certificate of Deposit) Rates →
If you have any money in a savings account, you might want to consider moving it into a higher yielding cd. Then again, who has money these days?
Are Romantic Movies Bad For You? →
I guess a lot of people don’t know that hollywood love is not real and these movies are their basis for demanding unrealistic expectations in relationships. I’ve had a few girlfriends that thought things had to be the way they were in the movies… haven’t we all?
George W Bush’s $300m library in danger of... →
What good is an empty library?
An Awesome Book by Dallas Clayton →
Dreams are good, you say? Keep on dreaming.
13 States Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Arizona’s... →
Nader’s success is paramount at allowing fair ballot access for third party candidates.
#3471: AUTOGRAPHS →
Watchre: clean coal
Jello Biafra, OPEN LETTER TO BARACK OBAMA →
Apple Will Be Just Fine Without Steve Jobs →
Yet again, I agree with Om. Thanks for being the voice of reason on why Apple doesn’t need Steve Jobs to be successful. I don’t understand why so many people believe that one individual does everything from cleaning the bathrooms to making iPods at Apple.
The Best/Worst of SkyMall 2008 →
I really got a kick out of the pet observation dome. A few of the product reviews made some good points- 1) it fogs up 2) it doesnt have a drain for drool.
Second Circuit Rules Against National Security... →
Thank you ACLU!
First Interview with the NSA Whistleblower →
Supreme Court Allows Suits Over 'Light' Cigarettes... →
“Light” cigarettes are a marketing creation like “clean” coal.
Meet The War Criminal: Dick Cheney →
CHENEY: I was aware of the program, certainly, and involved in helping get the process cleared, as the agency, in effect, came in and wanted to know what they could and couldn’t do. And they talked to me, as well as others, to explain what they wanted to do. And I supported it
Sunset for TxDOT board? Lawmakers prefer single... →
Maybe, just maybe, the legislature will make TxDOT accountable to the people. We want real transportation solutions not just more toll roads.
RIAA Drops Lawsuit Strategy for “Three Strikes”... →
This is both good and bad. Good because the lawsuits were unsuccessful at curbing piracy. Bad because when the RIAA was suing people, they had little to no evidence of who actually was illegally sharing their content. Also bad because ISPs should not become copyright enforcers, although I doubt many will willingly do just that.
Regulators adopt new credit card rules →
No more raising rates on existing balances. Any payment over the minimum must pay off part of the balance with the highest interest. You must be given 45 days notice of a change in the terms of service.
Interviews: Far →
An interview with Jonah Matranga and Shaun Lopez from the legendary post-hardcore band Far.
MillerCoors to remove caffeine from Sparks →
This makes me sad. :/
Last minute Endangered Species Act regulations put... →
Our Egg Nog Is Made Exactly Like It Was In 1898!... →
Deregulated areas of Texas see higher rates. →
I enjoyed my $45 electric bill last month.
The 2008 Falsies Awards →
The Falsies Awards reward those who spin the news and information we receive.
Instant runoff voting →
Great op-ed on the wonders of Instant Runoff Voting (IRV). San Francisco uses IRV for local races and it really works.
Free Software Foundation Files Suit Against Cisco... →
Hopefully this lesson will push cisco towards using BSD in their products instead of linux in the future. (I posted a video a while back that compares the GPL to the BSD license and explains all of this.)
Stewart Grills Huckabee On Gay Marriage →