Comedy on a small scale

Nuclear Waste Dump? No, New Universe Playground

Artist Wants Nuke Waste Dump to Make New Universes

"In "Universes Unlimited," an exhibition opening today at the Modernism gallery in San Francisco, Keats unveils a do-it-yourself universe creation kit, on sale for just $20 and made from components bought on eBay — and, as he explains in a half-tongue-in-cheek letter to the Department of Energy, it could easily be scaled up to the dimensions of Yucca Mountain, dotting its 230 square miles with crystal towers glowing in a redemptive fount of creation."

via Wired

yes they did

http://superobamaworld.com/

Keep Movin'

So Mr. Scruff is a British DJ that has been around since the mid-90's, but I'm only now learning of him. Maybe I'm late in the game, so sue me.

Not only is his music good, but check out his videos:







And his latest with Alice Russell:

Just do it for me!

This hilarious site is for people who can't seem to figure out the art of googling and insist upon asking their friends questions whose answers are just a google click away:

http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/

So here's what you do, next time someone is too lazy to google for themselves, go to this site, type in their question, and then send them the link that's produced. Brilliant.

Best Halloween Costume This Year?

I vote for this guy

Free Obama Sticker

https://pol.moveon.org/shepstickers/?id=15066-8043679-AantmEx&t=5

These commemorative stickers mark Barack Obama's historic victory and were designed by groundbreaking artist Shepard Fairey—the same artist who designed the world-famous, iconic "Hope" poster for Obama.

You can get one sticker for free. For a $3+ donation, we'll send you 5 stickers. For a $20+ donation, we'll send 50 stickers. Stickers are 4.5" x 6" (about the size of a postcard) and may take 5-7 weeks to arrive.

via MoveOn.org

Howard Zinn on Obama's Victory -

Howard Zinn

Historian and veteran activist Howard Zinn is the author of the classic book A People's History of the United States.

I CONFESS I am excited by the thought of Obama becoming president, even though I am painfully aware of his limitations--his smooth, articulate intelligence covering up a quite traditional approach to domestic and foreign policy, aided and abetted by a group of advisers recycled from the Clinton administration and other parts of the Establishment.

Does he really think Robert Rubin will come up with a bold approach to the economy? Or that Madeleine Albright will carve a new path in foreign policy? (It was she who ran around the country in 1998 to defend Clinton's bombing of Iraq, warning of "weapons of mass destruction.")

If Richard Hofstadter were adding to his book The American Political Tradition, in which he found both "conservative" and "liberal" presidents, both Democrats and Republicans, maintaining for dear life the two critical characteristics of the American system, nationalism and capitalism, Obama would fit the pattern.

His obsequious joining with McCain in approving the $700 billion "bailout" for the financial giants is a sad sign. See my article (I say arrogantly) in a recent issue of the Nation about the bailout, as a futile "trickle-down" act, instead of using the money directly for the people Obama claims to represent.

So it will take a revivified social movement to do for Obama what the strikers and tenant organizers and unemployed councils and agitators of the early 1930s did for FDR, pushing him into new paths, so angering the superrich that FDR, in one of his best moments, said, "They hate me, and I welcome their hatred!"

Obama needs such fire. It is up to us, the citizenry--and non-citizens too!--to ignite it.

Vote!

It's democracy baby! Go out and vote.....and afterwards pick up some free coffee, doughnuts and ice cream.

The Nations 10 Most Awsome Public Libraries

Proof that libraries are cooler than you think?

Throughout American history, the desire for libraries has inspired cities, architects and robber barons to build, not just boxes for books, but secular temples to the worship of words. Here are America's 10 coolest, from old school Beaux-Arts beauties to the airy halls of contemporary architecture"

America's 10 Coolest Public Libraries

See a slide show of the coolest libraries in the nation.

A 3-minute story of mixed emoticons

Sing It

Bjork wrote a piece on sustainability and the affects the economic crisis is having on Iceland.

"Iceland can be more self-sufficient and more creative - and still have an approach that is more 21st than 19th century. It can build fewer, smaller and greener dams. Let's use this economic crisis to become totally sustainable. Teach the world all we know about geothermal power plants. Support the Icelandic seed companies. Support the grass roots. It may take longer to build and deliver profits but it is solid, stable and something that will stand independently of the rollercoaster rides of Wall Street and volatile aluminium prices.

And it will help Iceland to remain what it is best at: being a gorgeous, untouched force of nature."

After financial meltdown, now it's smeltdown via The Times

Wassup 2008

"Its been eight long years since the boys said wassup to each other. Even with the effects of a down economy and imminent change in the White House, the boys are still able to come together and stay true to what really matters."

Keep on Biking in the Winter

Tips to Keep Biking in Winter via GOOD / blog

"The big fears for would-be winter bikers are snow, ice and cold.

Snow and ice are not as big a problem as people think, Glowacz said. Even after a big storm, big streets are usually clear a day later. "For every one snowflake, the city throws five grains of salt," Glowacz said.

As for the cold, the key is to know how to dress. Biking in winter means layering, so you can strip a layer as the exercise warms you up.

On cold days, ski goggles keep your nose from running, according to Martin Hazard, a bike shop worker who co-chairs Chicago Bike Winter, a program for keeping people biking all year. Hazard also likes balaclavas -- those knit hats favored by bank robbers." Dave "Mr. Bike" Glowacz interview in the SunTimes

What if the whole world could vote?

The Economist has an interactive graphic on its website titled “Global Electoral College: What if the whole world could vote.”

Overwhelmingly Obama!


Image via rikezago

crunking you can believe in

Unbelievable McCain Vs. Obama Dance-Off - Watch more free videos

Seeking Solutions With Suzanne

"She is, quite simply, the seniors' senior. An actress, director, lecturer and moderator, Suzanne Roberts has spent a lifetime seeking the best for others, and now, at the age of 86, is a woman on a mission to provide America's fastest growing demographic with ideas and thought-provoking information to improve their quality of life." via suzanne.tv

This self defense episode is hilarious.
Krav Maga (http://suzanne.tv/show.asp?sid=594)

Farmer and Chief

Food As A National Security Issue

The future president's food policies, says Pollan, will have a large impact on a wide range of issues, including national security, climate change, energy independence and health care.

Pollan is the author of The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History Of Four Meals and In Defense OF Food: An Eater's Manifesto.

via npr.org

JUST TO MAKE YOU SMILE

Remember those Saturday mornings with Rockepella and being so angry that the contestants didn't know country locations!

This I Believe

National Public Radio has been producing this project for years and all you stellar followers of this blog must make sure to listen to the chosen essay each week. For the last few years these essays have been my Monday treat. The following is how NPR describes the project:


This I Believe is an international project engaging people in writing, sharing, and discussing the core values that guide their daily lives. These short statements of belief, written by people from all walks of life, are archived here and featured on public radio in the United States and Canada, as well as in regular broadcasts on NPR. The project is based on the popular 1950s radio series of the same name hosted by Edward R. Murrow.

The essays certainly cause you to think and reflect. Listen to my favorite!http://http//www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6196795

Bob Thurman: Becoming Buddha -- on the Web

via TED

Biblioburro

Luis Soriano, a reading advocate, brings books to Colombian villagers via his traveling library comprised of two donkeys and lots of books. He has spent each weekend for the past ten years doing this.

Acclaimed Colombian Institution has 4,800 books and 10 Legs (via The New York Times)

Literal Library

Because you can never have enough librarians and 80's music videos:

See more funny videos at Funny or Die

via Funny or Die

El DeBarge, and Tom Tom Club, and Martika, oh my!

I'm sure that one day I'll look back on this post and feel incredibly old because of it, but I don't care! 80's Music Vids is a phenooooooooomenal site that contains "Over 1,000 classic music videos from the 1980's".

Be sure to peruse this site for inspiration before your next karaoke outing.

"We started dancing and love put us into a groooooove...as soon as we started to mooooove......"

Oh that Penguin! He's as crooked as....

Here's an interesting post that discusses recent dialogue about the parallels between Batman and last week's Obama-McCain debate.



via LA Times

Cash tracking made simple through Twitter

You can set up a Twitter account (it's suggested you privatize it) and you can use Tweet What You Spend to send updates on how much you've spent on purchases from your cell, or the web. Check out the intro video below...



via LifeHacker

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"S.A. Cary presents the intricate history of New York's art-punk scene in this 2006 PALM documentary. The influence of bands such as Suicide, Teenage Jesus & The Jerks & the Sonic Youth, is assessed with current bands such as The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Liar"

via Pitchfork

Chapters

• 1: The First Note
• 2: The No Magazine Benefit
• 3: No New York
• 4: Stripped Down
• 5: Amnesia
• 6: Legacy
• 7: An American Success Story
• 8: The Scene
• 9: Nostalgia
• 10: Memory as Commerce
• 11: Tomorrow
• 12: Credits

Spooktacular!

Halloween is right around the corner and I hope everyone has plans to carve pumpkins real soon. Let's get pumped for this holiday by watching scary clowns!

The power of glamour

Virginia Postrel "muses on the true meaning, and the powerful uses, of glamour -- which she defines as any calculated, carefully polished image designed to impress and persuade". via TED

McCain Campaign Makes Dirty Phone Calls!

The Huffington Post has a recorded robocall from the McCain campaign which has been sent out in over ten states. Basically, the RNC thinks that their best attack on Obama is his past association with Ayers and they're gonna ride that wave until election day by sending automated "Obama has links to terrorists" phone calls.

Is there really any denying that this is dirty campaigning?

Sadly, this tactic plays out perfectly with the fears of many people. When you think we have come far as a nation or that Obama has a strong enough lead, do yourself a favor and watch this video:

Obama Launches a Tax Calculator

See how much of a tax cut you'll receive under his tax plan.



via Taxcut@BarackObama.com

Cool Creative Commons Promo Vid

Jesse Dylan, director of Obama's "Yes We Can" video, has made a film about Creative Commons. It was released today, the first day of their annual campaign.

via Lessig Blog

Toyota's 56-MPG iQ Is State Bound

This is a cute little car. I myself have a Yaris, but it gets no where near 56mpg. Really where are all the plug-in hybrids or fully electric cars Toyota? I wonder if I will be seeing any of these zip past me soon. Probably not until the whole "ecomonic crisis" end is nigh [yawn]. via Wired

The Red Lending Menace

Netflix streaming soon to be available for Macs

Netflix announced on their blog not to long ago that

And, for all of you Mac users...we’ve been busy working getting a solution that will allow you to watch instantly on your Mac. So hang in there - we’ll have something for you by the end of the year.

Has anyone else been waiting like forever for this feature? Thank you...finally; although we still have to wait a couple months...[frown]

Craigslist, a great place to (for the supervillains among us) recruit your next batch of henchmen

Oh, the wonders of Craigslist! I've heard stories from my mates about the hilarious "missed connections," but this, this is classic.

Henchmen Needed and Craigslist's Best Of

via ars technica

Up, up, and away!

Too cute. See more at Kanye.

i'd like to see michelle and barack pop, lock and drop it!

i don't watch a lot of tv and i just found this....

Pleasure-Dome

This man



inspired this

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan
A stately pleasure-dome decree :
Where Alph, the sacred river, ran
Through caverns measureless to man

Down to a sunless sea.

which inspired this



which inspired this.

LA PEQUEÑA HILARY HULK CLINTON!!!!!!!!!

I could not, not post this. via boingboing via DLISTED.

You can check out more previously on boingboing: "the original, and another, and another, y la ultima"

$!

The "This American Life" episode, The Giant Pool of Money, has been making its rounds on the net (see the NY Times article from late September). A follow up to this show was done last week: 365: Another Frightening Show About the Economy.

Also, check out NPR's blog Planet Money as it's a good source for up to date information regarding the financial crisis. You can even follow them on twitter.

The Bible Reborn?

Great news!
The oldest bible known is about to be digitized. BBC News reports that...

"For those who believe the Bible is the inerrant, unaltered word of God, there will be some very uncomfortable questions to answer. It shows there have been thousands of alterations to today's bible"

Uh-oh? Do you mean God has been misinterpreted all of these years?

Damn...

I Never Gnu!

Who gnu health bars could be so spectacularly delish? Gnu Foods' Orange Cranberry Bar is in the words of Sarah Silverman, "beyond". One tiny bar has HALF, yeah I said it, HALF of your daily recommended fiber. This chewy goodness is waiting for you at Trader Joe's. Do yourself (and your colon) a favor and pick some up.

It's Always Funny in Philidelphia

Hulu.com is a great place to watch TV shows and movies from NBC, FOX, and a lot of other networks and studios. I love this show though because of the cast. I dare you not to laugh through every minute of it.