Weak on Real Articles, But Strong on Jews, Politics, Invisible Cats, and Scary Men in Flip Flops

Since I taught my Dad the fine skill of copying and pasting, he has sent me even more interesting websites than before! Here’s a breakdown of the Jewish vote in presidential elections. Sure it won’t interest many of you, but I think it’s fascinating. We like Democrats.
Also I stumbled upon this today: [...]

Jed Bartlett for President

I love the West Wing.  It has continued to keep me sane for the past few years.  Even in rerun.  KBax just sent me this great Politico article comparing the current electoral cycle to the last season on WW.  Still, I wish we had Bartlett for the past eight years instead of W.  *Sigh.*
In Presidential [...]

I Always Like Eugene Robinson.

Apparently my friends are doing a better job at finding articles than I am.  I don’t even think Alex knows I have this blog yet, but she sent me this great op-ed Eugene wrote today.  I just want a Democrat to win.
Personality Matters
You know how most people wish for nice things when they drive [...]

Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty bitty living space.

Props to Andrea for finding a NYT article before I even got to the paper today. Or maybe to her hubby who e-mailed it to her. Regardless, she sent it to me, and it’s awesome:
A Tiny, Beloved Home That Was Built for Spite
10 points for whoever names what movie that’s from first.

Gross.

It’s nice that I can go get pedicures with my friends.  But I’m 24.  I think it’s okay for me to spend money and pamper myself occasionally.  (Note: the last time I got a pedicure was on my birthday with Miss Rebecca Lane.  It was well worth it.)  But little girls?  Not necessary.  And it’s [...]

The New Voting Gap

Young people are finally voting! This year, “in some states, double and triple the number of voters younger than 30 have turned out for primaries, compared with 2006.” YAY! But, young people who are not in college are far less likely to vote. Here’s a great NPR piece on the youth [...]

This Just In: ME WANT COOKIE

I caught this a few weeks ago while I was perusing the NPR website; it’s a great interview with Cookie Monster!  The best part is that NPR generously gave us the video in addition to the audio.  Oh, and it’s safe for work, unlike my other favorite video of the week which is also below.
Safe [...]

I Love Pinkberry.

For those of you who do not live near New York City or Korea, you may not know the joy of Pinkberry.  Or Red Mango.  Or Yogurberry.  Or eks.  (Seriously, that’s the name of a new yogurt place in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  I’m not really sure how to pronounce it.  Even though that looks phonetic-ish.)  Today’s [...]

On The Media: Fonts and Presidential Candidates

I’m pretty sure this story was written especially for me.
“The fonts that presidential candidates select for their campaign logos reflect an important act of political branding. Sam Berlow of The Font Bureau Inc. says the logos all speak volumes about the candidates they represent.” –On The Media.
Character Matters

Also the title is a pun, and [...]

Illiteracy Sucks.

Saw this on the ABC Nightly News last night. I guess I take reading for granted…
Living in the Shadows: Illiteracy in America
And if you want to make a difference, they also included ways to help.