April 2008
25 posts
Print magazines head to the shredders
kapookababy: Recently I picked up a copy of new Australia title Corker Magazine but found it to be fairly disappointing. Average writing, lacklustre editorial direction and uninspired design. Honestly, I don’t understand why you’d ever launch a new print magazine these days. It’s about as smart an idea as opening a new record store. [Read the rest here. Bold added by me.] No one should start a...
March 2008
31 posts
“I once puked chocolate martinis and it was pink”
– Miss Kristine Moore
“We just believe in the Bible, that’s all. Our lives are in God’s...”
– Leilani Neumann on the death of her daughter, Madeline, who died from a treatable form of diabetes. Madeline hadn’t been to a doctor in eight years, as the Neumanns believe that only God has the power to heal.
I wish GQ put its profile of Terry Richardson online, but it didn’t. So I am here to tell you to go out and buy the April issue of GQ and read about a childhood more fucked up than you could probably imagine. You’ll also be treated to a Q&A with Keith Richards ripe with gems like this: GQ: You should sell your body on eBay. Keith Richards: Yeah, I think so. Apparently, I do have an...
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An exchange outside of Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral after six protesters were arrested for standing up, denouncing the war in Iraq, and spraying fake blood on themselves and parishioners: Reporter: How did this affect your Easter Sunday? Woman: Well, you know, I have faith. And I pray for the world. And this world is becoming really bad. So I’ll make the best of it. But the faith...
People here know it as “the 2 o’clock store.” There’s no sign or flashing lights on the outside. There aren’t even any windows. The building with the torn siding slouches in a weedy lot.Regulars often arrive bleary-eyed and slurring, digging deep into pockets to pay for bargain liquor and cigarettes. ”Give me an RC pop and a bag of skins and a pint of...
Yes! Teddy has a Tumblr!
WatchI wish they cared this much about motorcycle and bicycle awareness in America.
“Clinton’s prayer group was part of the Fellowship (or “the Family”), a network...”
– With all this talk about Obama’s faith, you’d think this story about Clinton’s membership in a secretive conservative Christian group called “The Fellowship” might get more play. You’d think it, but you’d be wrong. (via sinker)
Hey, remember this guy? He’s at it again. This time showing off his ballin’ skillz. But don’t worry, he’s not really pathetic. He’s even been in a Bud Light commercial. I think he’s one of my new favorite comedians.
Woman at the Center of Governor’s Downfall (NYT) →
She should have charged him more.
In defense of hockey fights →
Must Watch: I Am Legend's Original Ending →
If you thought I Am Legend was pretty amazing right up until the very end, this ending is for you. If you haven’t seen the film yet, DO NOT WATCH THIS.
Chicago catches NHL fever again →
It’s about damn time.
Jonesin' for a Soda (mises.org) →
jakoblodwick: After reading my syrup post, Cole Stryker emailed me a link to this article on corn syrup vs. sugar. It’s a quick read and you don’t have to be an economics expert to understand it. A few excerpts: “American soda is sweetened with artificially tasting high fructose corn syrup, while foreign sodas are made with natural cane sugar. Why would the American public accept such a...
Paul hints presidential campaign will end soon →
This is the first time I’ve heard his name in the MSM in more than a month and a half.
WatchNow I really want some raspberry ginger ale. (CH)
Another example of what's wrong with the... →
Why does this need to be national news on CNN? Yes, it’s terrible that this girl was shot to death and her car was found burning shortly thereafter. But it’s really not that sensational. I wonder if the mainstream media even knows that so far 17 Chicago Public School students have been murdered this year (27 last year). And they’re all younger than Lauren Burk. They just...
Savage, Hitchens on Religious Right's hypocrisy
Dan Savage: Most people who seek to impose their morality on others usually have a hard time imposing it on themselves, which is what we see in the Evangelicals in the United States, where the divorce rates and out-of-wedlock birthrates are higher in the Bible Belt than they are in Massachusetts or California. Christopher Hitchens: Yeah. You hear some preacher thundering about faggotry and the...
It’s 63 degrees at 9:45 a.m. here in St. Louis. I haven’t felt temperatures this warm since October or November. UPDATE: 73 degrees at noon.
