Author: Jason

KA-CHING!: Why You Got a “C”

kaching:

Dear Grade-grubber who earned a C:

You have asked me why this happened. I offer the following explanatory theories:

1) You are so dull that you couldn’t find East with the rising sun, a compass, and a praying Arab as visual aids. To call you a lunkhead insults lunks everywhere. If dumb were…

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The fourth race at Laurel Park today, 30 years after John Lennon was shot to death in New York City: Yoko wins the race but is disqualified and placed, where else… fifth. 

seanbonner:

If life doesn’t break you today, don’t worry, it will try agin tomorrow

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Twitter and the Dunbar Number

The Future of Social Media and Politics

While social media has yet to win any elections, it is having a greater impact on how elected officials communicate. To date, most have tried to make the medium fit their message as opposed to make the message fit the medium. But as social media evolves and staff and officials are more hands on that may change.

“Democrats Sweep Country” One Hundred Years Ago

1910 was a big year for the other party. Democrats gained 57 seats in the House and 10 in the Senate.

Vintage Star Wars Posters

Nanowhonow? Nanowrimo “Dos” and “Don’ts”

It’s that time of year again where thousands around the world challenge themselves to write a 50,000 word “novel” in 30 days. I’ve tried this a couple times, completed it once. Probably not going to be able to give it a go this year, but good luck to those that put forth the effort.