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October 27, 2010 It moves

This is the coolest thing I’ve seen online in some time. Be sure to click the link or image to go to the artist’s website. The image moves in a very cool way.

October 20, 2010 A caption only a German magazine could write

Have to love the wry humor of the caption, an understatement only a German publication could pull off.

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October 5, 2010 ‘Crosley Field Seven’ ushers still working for the Cincinnati Reds

Very cool story caught my eye this evening: Seven of the ushers who will work Great American Ballpark for Sunday’s Game 3 have been with the Reds since the Crosley Field days. Story here, courtesy of Yahoo! Sports.

October 3, 2010 $25 for a new life? Well, it depends …

Came across this post tonight, which has a gorgeous photo and asks a provocative question: “If someone offered you a new life for twenty-five bucks, would you do it?” The question is a caption for the photo, but it got me thinking. The question doesn’t say anything about the new life, but let’s just say [...]

September 17, 2010 Science vs. religion

From the annals of depressing morning news (Dayton Daily News)

September 8, 2010 Why don’t we care about income inequality?

I came across this series of articles about income this morning. I’ll dig into it tonight. The data is not surprising — what’s surprising is how widely ignored it is. http://www.slate.com/id/2266025/entry/2266026/?from=rss

September 7, 2010 Rust Belt Haus Frau

Who knew my wife* was this funny? (Hint: I did.) She started blogging: http://rustbelthausfrau.wordpress.com. You’ll want to bookmark it. *Not actual image of my wife, or even close.

August 20, 2010 Yummmm, beeeer

The cure for long, hot summer rides? Post-ride recovery beers, of course. Brilliant. I’m partial to a good hefeweizen, and my goodness I can always drink my Guinness.

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August 16, 2010 Will Duzer ever meet enough nice people?

I came across this guy earlier today, and I’m loving his hilarious updates (and peopleforbikes.org jersey). And what a dream, biking all the way down the West Coast from Canada to Mexico.

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August 10, 2010 A working-class hero is something to be

Salon. com has it just right about Steven Slater: “This is what we on the Internet like to call EPIC. Until yesterday, you probably didn’t know that this was exactly what the perfect kiss-off would look like. But once you read about it, didn’t you think, why yes, come to think of it, it would [...]

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