January 2011
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“In an effort to stifle communication, #Mubarak has turned phone service back on,...”
– Andy Borowitz
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“Threatening to unfollow someone on Twitter is like threatening to stop reading...”
– Andy Borowitz
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WatchOops.
National Journal: GUEST LIST FOR THE FIRST LADY’S... →
nationaljournal:
First Lady Michelle Obama Dr. Jill Biden Phil Schiliro, Assistant to the President and Director, Office of Legislative Affairs Gary and Robert Allen (Rochester Hills, MI) Gary and his brother Robert have been partners in the family business, Allen Brothers Inc., a roofing products…
“Today, I met a self-described “social media expert”. You might as...”
– Mandy Jenkins, TBD.com
“By 2013, the FAA expects to have formulated new rules that would allow police...”
– Domestic use of aerial drones by law enforcement likely to prompt privacy debate via @washingtonpost (via amzam)
Well, when Skynet takes over, we now know what it will use…
(via markcoatney)
Samuel Rubenfeld's Tumblr: CDs are dying: Sony... →
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277 workers lost their jobs in 2003, after a Springfield, Ore. CD plant (run by Sony) closed
300 workers in Pitman, N.J. will lose their jobs when their CD plant closes on March 31
one CD-manufacturing plant (in Terre Haute, Ind.)…
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WatchMembers of Congress plan to sit together during President Obama’s State Of The Union address, but John Stewart isn’t sure that’s enough, “And in light of current events, tonight I will not refer to the caucus across the aisle as douche bag central.”
Conan O’Brien is surprised that former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger passed up $200 million worth of...
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Watchnationaljournal:
Daily Show Senior Correspondent John Oliver turns to the comfort of his panda pajamas to cope with the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona.
Jimmy Kimmel finds a new ring tone on the season finale of Sarah Palin’s Alaska.
Today’s Must See Moment — Fast forward to 2:10 to hear Kimmel’s new ring tone.
National Journal: HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE... →
nationaljournal:
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of…
“Good morning. The thoughts and prayers of the House and the nation are with...”
– Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio (via nationaljournal)
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theatlantic:
theweekmagazine:
That’s how much a PBR costs in China.
The Chinese bourgeoisie, growing rich off the country’s property and banking industries, is developing expensive tastes — and not just for sports cars and designer bags. Thanks to a new craze for high-end alcoholic drinks, the Chinese rising class is splurging thousands of dollars on imported beer, whisky, and wine....
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