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