January 2012
8 posts
7 tags
Bit Bucket: Here's the thing, lovelies... →
tbridge:
I live in the District of Columbia, which means that we have neither Representative in the House, nor Senators in the Senate. That means when big legislation like SOPA and PIPA happen, I can’t call up these offices and let them know “Hey! You there! You’re breaking the Internet with this SOPA/PIPA…
Instead of writing press releases and other stuff
I am doing the following things:
Watching Epic Rap Battles of History
Looking at my abysmal matches on OKCupid
Looking at how to start an anonymous blog that could be epic
Wondering if my stylist works tomorrow so I can get a haircut
Playing with a new font that I got
Wondering if I should just STFU and take a Benedryl so I can get some sleep.
I had a long day and tomorrow is bound to be...
A Streetcar Called Taraval: United Flight 5334 via... →
This is not OK. The only thing United about this is being United in fucking over their customers. Shame on them.
cripsahoy:
I booked a flight on November 1, 2011 to visit family in Texas over the holidays. When I originally booked the flight, I called the very next day to ask for accessible seating, as I have a physical disability. I have a partial amputation to my right foot following a...
December 2011
9 posts
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-11) →
Trent Reznor (6)
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (1)
DeBarge (1)
Earth, Wind & Fire (1)
Lily Allen (1)
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fuckyeahdementia:
“If Newt Gingrich is the smartest guy in the room, leave that room.”
– Joe Scarborough (via politicalprof)
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(And don’t ask Rick Perry for directions to the exit!)
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November 2011
22 posts
3 tags
I’ve stopped caring about photography.
I have no desire to talk to a few people…namely because they’ve marginalized my feelings.
I have people that don’t talk to me anymore since I’ve become involved with Occupy and have been more involved with veterans issues.
I finally find something I truly give a shit about and it makes me polarizing…I’m still...
1 tag
“I’ve been on the web for 17 years now, I’m a professional link finder, and I...”
– The craziest thing you’ll ever see on the web
Kottke’s not playing you false. This is… special.
(via tbridge)
What in the ever-loving fuck.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-20) →
Girl Talk (6)
Elastica (4)
David Bowie (4)
Plan B (3)
The Throne (3)
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87-year-old Occupy protester can't get arrested →
thetenssf:
This woman is awesome:
“I’ve been arrested nine times for civil disobedience; I want to be arrested 12 times,” Goldin said Thursday. “And I was sure I’d be arrested today, but the cops were determined because of the bad publicity for them, to not arrest an 87-year-old woman.”
“I said [to an officer], ‘What if I socked you in the eye?,’ and he said, ‘I’d give you a free shot,’”...
ajeffgowland asked: I couldn't add another reply! So I had to send to your ask box! Meant to say maybe all the money Congress puts into war should go back to those who've fought in it. Solidarity from a Canadian vet.
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I trusted the military to make sure I went into a combat zone properly equipped.
I believed that my doctors at the VA would address my ankle condition without putting my life on hold in such a manner that it would ruin me financially.
I thought that my issues with PTSD and anxiety would be addressed with dignity.
Sadly, my optimism and trust fucked me. I signed a contract saying that I...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-13) →
Girl Talk (59)
David Bowie & Trent Reznor (2)
Fiona Apple (2)
NPR (2)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience (2)
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While Veterans Wait - NYTimes.com →
Veterans Affairs’ own health-care professionals say that the department’s efforts are not enough.
After conducting hearings last summer on long waits for mental-health appointments, Senator Patty Murray of Washington, the chairwoman ofthe Veterans Affairs Committee, asked the department to survey its providers across the country to find out what the problems were. The results, released this...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-6) →
Girl Talk (3)
Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 (1)
DeBarge (1)
Traffic (1)
Lily Allen (1)
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Occupy Oakland: second Iraq war veteran injured... →
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October 2011
14 posts
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-10-23) →
The Throne (7)
Girl Talk (7)
Lily Allen (4)
Jet Set Sweden (3)
Janet Jackson (2)
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4 tags
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-10-16) →
Led Zeppelin (2)
Piero Piccioni (2)
The Rascals (1)
The Human League (1)
Sonny & Cher (1)
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-10-9) →
Girl Talk (7)
*NSYNC (3)
Ralph Tresvant (3)
DeBarge (2)
Eliza Doolittle (2)
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VA’s 11-day, $221K resort stay draws scrutiny →
Some “highlights” (emphasis mine):
The conference costs were enough to pay the annual disability compensation of six totally disabled combat veterans.
Although VA spent $289 million last fiscal year and expects to spend $394 million this fiscal year on meetings and conferences, there is no requirement for the agency to provide any details about costs.
This is not OK.
“Newly discharged veterans continue to account for a rising share of unemployment...”
– Cheery Thought Of The Day | ThinkProgress (via abbyjean)
