August 2009
17 posts
Songwriter Ellie Greenwich Dies at 69 →
Short form improvisers (and recovering short form improvisers like myself) lost an icon today. The songwriter of “Da Doo Run Run” has pased away.
WatchKliph Cam - Race For The Prize - L.A. 17 Aug 2009
The drummer from The Flaming Lips explains, “Wayne thought it’d be a good idea to tape a camera to my shirt and film part of the show the other night. This is what ‘Race For The Prize’ looks like.”
This is my favorite song. Pretty awesome to hear it from Kliph’s perspective.
NRDC Cracks Down on A/C-Abusing Stores - Gothamist →
I can’t stand seeing stores with their doors wide open on a 90 degree day. If I’m not in a rush, I’ll try to close them, just for fun. If a clerk sees me, I’ll just innocently say, “Oh, I thought it was a mistake so I was trying to help you out. It’s much cooler in here than it is outside. I figured you weren’t wasting energy and money on...
Pros and Cons of the Healthcare Reform Proposal(s) →
This is a pretty great description of the current health care debate that attempts to be non-partisan, simple, and honest. If you’re confused by what is going on, give it a read.
“If you have guaranteed emergency room care for the uninsured at public expense,...”
– The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan
Bill Maher: New Rule: Smart President ≠ Smart... →
Great Bill Maher piece.
“Long ago I said that if liberals said the Earth was round, while conservatives...”
– Shape of planet blogging - Paul Krugman Blog - NYTimes.com
Incredible War Stories From The Making Of Bruno →
I finally saw Bruno. I thought it was great, but as a prankster I was constantly distracted by trying to figure out all of the logistics. This link has production notes for the movie that answers all of those questions and let’s you fully understand how insane and awesome Baron Cohen is.
WatchKnow Your Meme goes inside the hilarious 3 Wolf Moon meme.
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Know Your Meme: 3 Wolf Moon (on Vimeo)
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