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“Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant? I’m halfway through my fishburger and I realize, “Oh my God, I could be eating a slow learner.” --Lynda Montgomery
Chris Parnell’s “Lazy Sunday Afternoon” video (AKA “The Narnia Rap”) that aired on SNL a few weeks ago, can be found here.
In New York? Check out the Che! Revolution and Commerce exhibit at the International Center for Photograhy (43rd Street and 6th Ave) until February 26, 2006. The exhibition examines different commercial manifestations of Alberto Korda’s1960 photograph of Che Guevara, “the most widely reproduced image in the history of photography.”
Scientists can track the needs and roaming habits of elephants by analyzing the hair from their tails.
SciAm: Getting a Rational Grip on Religion. A review of “Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon”
The Best Lifehacks of 2005
Proving Your Worth as a Speaker
The History of Soaps and Detergents
BPAL is like Crack to PayPal (via pnh)
The 2006 Sundance Film Festival takes place January 19-29 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah.
Noteworthy Virtual Notecards
AP: Study shows children no safer in SUVs than cars
Flikr Babes (I’m not sure if this is SFW)
Jon Stewart will be hosting the Oscars. (ABC)
The Virtual Browser: Browse Safely & Anonymously
Politics
The Washington Post now has a special section on their website for all your Abramoff scandal needs. OpenSecrets explains who gave what to whom and when. The LATimes is reporting that Abramoff was a key part of the “K Street” project, designed to extend the GOP’s influence. President Bush is giving $6000 in political contributions from Abramoff, his wife and a client to the American Heart Association, but will keep more than $100,000 that Abramoff collected for Mr Bush's 2004 re-election campaign.
Pat Robertson capitalizes on human suffering and claims he speaks for G-d again. Says Sharon was struck down by G-d for dividing Israel.
Jewish Reform Movement leader Rabbi Yoffie eloquently weighs in on Separation of Church and State.
IHT/NYT on Ben Franklin
Repeal the 22nd Amendment? OK, but can we PLEASE wait until Bush is out of office?
Oh, sweet irony. A vocally anti-gay male Senior Pastor at South Tulsa Baptist Church was arrested on Tuesday for propositioning an undercover male police officer.
“Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant? I’m halfway through my fishburger and I realize, “Oh my God, I could be eating a slow learner.” --Lynda Montgomery
Chris Parnell’s “Lazy Sunday Afternoon” video (AKA “The Narnia Rap”) that aired on SNL a few weeks ago, can be found here.
In New York? Check out the Che! Revolution and Commerce exhibit at the International Center for Photograhy (43rd Street and 6th Ave) until February 26, 2006. The exhibition examines different commercial manifestations of Alberto Korda’s1960 photograph of Che Guevara, “the most widely reproduced image in the history of photography.”
Scientists can track the needs and roaming habits of elephants by analyzing the hair from their tails.
SciAm: Getting a Rational Grip on Religion. A review of “Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon”
The Best Lifehacks of 2005
Proving Your Worth as a Speaker
The History of Soaps and Detergents
BPAL is like Crack to PayPal (via pnh)
The 2006 Sundance Film Festival takes place January 19-29 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah.
Noteworthy Virtual Notecards
AP: Study shows children no safer in SUVs than cars
Flikr Babes (I’m not sure if this is SFW)
Jon Stewart will be hosting the Oscars. (ABC)
The Virtual Browser: Browse Safely & Anonymously
Politics
The Washington Post now has a special section on their website for all your Abramoff scandal needs. OpenSecrets explains who gave what to whom and when. The LATimes is reporting that Abramoff was a key part of the “K Street” project, designed to extend the GOP’s influence. President Bush is giving $6000 in political contributions from Abramoff, his wife and a client to the American Heart Association, but will keep more than $100,000 that Abramoff collected for Mr Bush's 2004 re-election campaign.
Pat Robertson capitalizes on human suffering and claims he speaks for G-d again. Says Sharon was struck down by G-d for dividing Israel.
Jewish Reform Movement leader Rabbi Yoffie eloquently weighs in on Separation of Church and State.
IHT/NYT on Ben Franklin
Repeal the 22nd Amendment? OK, but can we PLEASE wait until Bush is out of office?
Oh, sweet irony. A vocally anti-gay male Senior Pastor at South Tulsa Baptist Church was arrested on Tuesday for propositioning an undercover male police officer.