ezra klein is hit and miss with me. for this, it was a hit. (this might be old since i read it last week but didn't have anything else to post)
i thought everyone knew this about obamacare already
scarier than halloween
always wondered
dose of happy
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
the only knife you need
best title that summarizes article and events ever.
totally making this this weekend.
i heard about this on the radio and your freaky alarm post reminded me of it. wish i knew a shopaholic to give it to.
happy birthday!
responses
that onion article was funny. i've also started watching 'it's always sunny' so i might be slightly desensitized. also 'it's always sunny' explains so much about timpartment. so much.
then again, when they called that little actress the c-word i thought that was funny too.
that pantry is ugly. can you do something with open shelving? seems more open - though it would also attract more dust and would be hard to keep neat all the time. in any case, that pantry is ugly.
why would you consider this last place without a pool? don't you really want a pool? is there a place where you can just get a pool membership? but then again wouldnt' you want the benefit of all in one? it might be easier to has these things out over the phone or in person. it's hard getting decisions with these one-off questions.
they picked Georgia for me too, even when i tweaked the results. but when i tweaked them a lot, they gave me Utah so maybe it's not broken.
totally making this this weekend.
i heard about this on the radio and your freaky alarm post reminded me of it. wish i knew a shopaholic to give it to.
happy birthday!
responses
that onion article was funny. i've also started watching 'it's always sunny' so i might be slightly desensitized. also 'it's always sunny' explains so much about timpartment. so much.
then again, when they called that little actress the c-word i thought that was funny too.
that pantry is ugly. can you do something with open shelving? seems more open - though it would also attract more dust and would be hard to keep neat all the time. in any case, that pantry is ugly.
why would you consider this last place without a pool? don't you really want a pool? is there a place where you can just get a pool membership? but then again wouldnt' you want the benefit of all in one? it might be easier to has these things out over the phone or in person. it's hard getting decisions with these one-off questions.
they picked Georgia for me too, even when i tweaked the results. but when i tweaked them a lot, they gave me Utah so maybe it's not broken.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Follow-Ups
This is an interesting (and necessary) development in the growing crowdfunding industry. Soon startups might be able to offer actual equity in their firms in exchange for small amounts of money instead of having to send you coffee mugs or write you stupid songs. Unfortunately the framework is still a little complex from a regulatory standpoint - I wonder if there are pro bono opportunities here...
Have you taken this test? They picked Georgia for me - hooray!
In a happy follow-up to the 91-0 "bullying" story, the school district cleared the winning team and its staff of any bullying charges.
This is what I need.
More tears.
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Have you taken this test? They picked Georgia for me - hooray!
In a happy follow-up to the 91-0 "bullying" story, the school district cleared the winning team and its staff of any bullying charges.
This is what I need.
More tears.
B
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Whining
Where was this when I was in school??? I spent so many days bored out of my mind because I finished the assignment early or I already understood what the teacher was saying, making it hard to pay attention, that I eventually just grew to hate school. (This made the transition to college so much harder.) Here is a Ted Talk on the subject.
Here's the lesson to your kids, parents: if you are struggling to compete with your peers, just complain to the authority (government, boss, etc.) and you don't have to worry about working harder!
No pictures!
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Here's the lesson to your kids, parents: if you are struggling to compete with your peers, just complain to the authority (government, boss, etc.) and you don't have to worry about working harder!
No pictures!
B
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
You're Not Supposed to Cry at Work
But this story will do the trick.
They say you're supposed to do it three times, but this seven-minute workout is supposed to be amazing, according to SCIENCE.
I think I'm going to buy this. What do you think?
Do you think this Onion article went too far? Some do.
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They say you're supposed to do it three times, but this seven-minute workout is supposed to be amazing, according to SCIENCE.
I think I'm going to buy this. What do you think?
Do you think this Onion article went too far? Some do.
B
Monday, October 21, 2013
revolt in an empty restaurant all hail the mother country
this was interesting to me. first, this guy is an expert because he actually read obamacare twice - but hey, I can't see any reason why he wouldn't be an expert based on that.
the beginning part about an escrow account reminded me of you. the idea of all student loan borrowers rising up seems a little silly but i like the spirit of empowerment nonetheless.
i don't know what to think about this because tlo hasn't covered it yet! for the record, i think she looks great and chic. also she still looks like herself. and i've never seen her on the cover of a magazine before.
but i still don't like eating in empty restaurants.
there was a livingsocial deal to cook with mike isabella but they had tiers so you had to pay like $300 to sit in the front row or something. i think there might be way too many people at this event and $99 (for 5th row or whatever they were offering) for a cooking demonstration seems too high.
meagan's boss really likes chinese propaganda (i don't get it) so she sent him this - which admittedly is kinda funny.
but where is the year of elizabeth?
would this be better than paypal for you?
the beginning part about an escrow account reminded me of you. the idea of all student loan borrowers rising up seems a little silly but i like the spirit of empowerment nonetheless.
i don't know what to think about this because tlo hasn't covered it yet! for the record, i think she looks great and chic. also she still looks like herself. and i've never seen her on the cover of a magazine before.
but i still don't like eating in empty restaurants.
there was a livingsocial deal to cook with mike isabella but they had tiers so you had to pay like $300 to sit in the front row or something. i think there might be way too many people at this event and $99 (for 5th row or whatever they were offering) for a cooking demonstration seems too high.
meagan's boss really likes chinese propaganda (i don't get it) so she sent him this - which admittedly is kinda funny.
but where is the year of elizabeth?
would this be better than paypal for you?
Gym Options
When my Gold's Gym membership expires in December, I think I'm going to join a new gym. But this could get expensive. Here are my options:
1. Equinox - we've talked about this one. The pros are that there are locations near my apartment and the office; it's probably the nicest gym I could reasonably afford; if I go through the corporate discount program, I think I can quit anytime; one of the locations (Upper West Side) has a pool; it's open later; Equinox is definitely the "coolest" gym, whatever that means; and my membership would grant me access to pretty much any of their locations anywhere (though I just checked - there are no locations in DC (just Tysons and Bethesda) or Atlanta). Equinox would be $178/month with no initiation fee, and it would be automatically deducted from my paycheck (I have to check to see if it's pre-tax, which would be about a 35% discount).
2. New York Sports Club - this is another solid option. It's not as nice as Equinox, but it also has locations near me (the one by my apartment is not as close, but it's right by the subway, so it's close enough; the one by work is right next to Equinox). NYSC is similar to Gold's in quality, and definitely has what I need. There are more locations, including locations in DC (though, again, not Atlanta). And it's open as late as Equinox. I haven't checked what the corporate discount is, but NYSC would be either 1) $99/month plus $50 joining fee for a one-year commitment or 2) $99/month plus $130 joining fee for month-to-month.
3. New York Health & Racquet Club - this is the third club that has a corporate discount. The location near my office is closest of the three, but the one near my apartment is a longer walk in the opposite direction of the subway (76th and York - 0.6 miles away, compared to 0.2 miles for Equinox and 0.4 miles for NYSC), but it's not a huge difference. The big plus is that both locations have pools (the one near work is undergoing renovation, but still). There aren't as many locations, none outside Manhattan, and I think the gyms are smaller. Also, it closes at 10 pm. With the corporate discount, NYHRC would be $81/month with a six-month commitment.
4. Crossfit - this is less of a gym and more of a drastic change in lifestyle. But it could be fun... right? In any case, it would be about $200/month for an unlimited plan. Also, I think I would have to become 84% Ormsby-er. Other highlights: it's a class, not just open gym, so you have to go during specific times; you have to sign up for particular classes, which might be annoying for my schedule; it would be a good way to meet people since it's a much more social endeavor; I would be meeting people who do Crossfit (you decide whether that's a good thing).
In other news:
I like the Facebook takes on world events. This one is pretty expansive.
Here is Ed Gillespie's take on what's wrong with the GOP.
Yay Obamacare!
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1. Equinox - we've talked about this one. The pros are that there are locations near my apartment and the office; it's probably the nicest gym I could reasonably afford; if I go through the corporate discount program, I think I can quit anytime; one of the locations (Upper West Side) has a pool; it's open later; Equinox is definitely the "coolest" gym, whatever that means; and my membership would grant me access to pretty much any of their locations anywhere (though I just checked - there are no locations in DC (just Tysons and Bethesda) or Atlanta). Equinox would be $178/month with no initiation fee, and it would be automatically deducted from my paycheck (I have to check to see if it's pre-tax, which would be about a 35% discount).
2. New York Sports Club - this is another solid option. It's not as nice as Equinox, but it also has locations near me (the one by my apartment is not as close, but it's right by the subway, so it's close enough; the one by work is right next to Equinox). NYSC is similar to Gold's in quality, and definitely has what I need. There are more locations, including locations in DC (though, again, not Atlanta). And it's open as late as Equinox. I haven't checked what the corporate discount is, but NYSC would be either 1) $99/month plus $50 joining fee for a one-year commitment or 2) $99/month plus $130 joining fee for month-to-month.
3. New York Health & Racquet Club - this is the third club that has a corporate discount. The location near my office is closest of the three, but the one near my apartment is a longer walk in the opposite direction of the subway (76th and York - 0.6 miles away, compared to 0.2 miles for Equinox and 0.4 miles for NYSC), but it's not a huge difference. The big plus is that both locations have pools (the one near work is undergoing renovation, but still). There aren't as many locations, none outside Manhattan, and I think the gyms are smaller. Also, it closes at 10 pm. With the corporate discount, NYHRC would be $81/month with a six-month commitment.
4. Crossfit - this is less of a gym and more of a drastic change in lifestyle. But it could be fun... right? In any case, it would be about $200/month for an unlimited plan. Also, I think I would have to become 84% Ormsby-er. Other highlights: it's a class, not just open gym, so you have to go during specific times; you have to sign up for particular classes, which might be annoying for my schedule; it would be a good way to meet people since it's a much more social endeavor; I would be meeting people who do Crossfit (you decide whether that's a good thing).
In other news:
I like the Facebook takes on world events. This one is pretty expansive.
Here is Ed Gillespie's take on what's wrong with the GOP.
Yay Obamacare!
B
Thursday, October 17, 2013
thoughtful bear
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
bunnies helping bunnies
highly successful creative people's behaviors - they wake up early too
i'm heartened by the comments on this article for peyton manning. people actually defend him instead of shoving it in his face that he ONLY has 1 superbowl ring. but those people probably come back out when they post an article saying peyton is great.
i heard this on the radio this morning and thought it was great
i saw this article awhile ago about a professional cuddler but every article i've ever found about it was sad and/or creepy. but i wanted you to know it's a legitimate career option and the competition is low. you couldn't pay me to cuddle with the cuddlers-for-hire that i saw. ech.
i noticed this while on the cruise. american's can't spell worth a darn.
i will make this for you
i'm bad with my phone but at least not as bad as this woman
which one of these niche dating sites sounds like the worst? i'm thinking gluten-free-singles
buzzfeed oh buzzfeed - did you get that stupid spam about a buzzfeed article about student loan debt being too high? it was lame and not up to buzzfeed standards.
i'm heartened by the comments on this article for peyton manning. people actually defend him instead of shoving it in his face that he ONLY has 1 superbowl ring. but those people probably come back out when they post an article saying peyton is great.
i heard this on the radio this morning and thought it was great
i saw this article awhile ago about a professional cuddler but every article i've ever found about it was sad and/or creepy. but i wanted you to know it's a legitimate career option and the competition is low. you couldn't pay me to cuddle with the cuddlers-for-hire that i saw. ech.
i noticed this while on the cruise. american's can't spell worth a darn.
i will make this for you
i'm bad with my phone but at least not as bad as this woman
which one of these niche dating sites sounds like the worst? i'm thinking gluten-free-singles
buzzfeed oh buzzfeed - did you get that stupid spam about a buzzfeed article about student loan debt being too high? it was lame and not up to buzzfeed standards.
more responses
i think if new girl were on nbc, it'd be a very different kind of show, and probably not as good as what it is now. i might just say this because it is on fox but when i saw the trailer i thought, that show is probably on fox. it's kinda the weird humor of glee and raising hope. (but it's also kinda like community maybe). also mindy project went through kinda a rough patch in the beginning so again- not necessarily a win if it were on nbc.
the fitbit force seems pretty cool. though i would feel like i was wearing an id bracelet all the time.
not to be offensive
martha stewart smacks down
this would be the first tragedy of the shutdown if it happens in my opinion - well and NIH not getting funded
what do you think of this article, that i found on the billfold? for the record, the only commenter on the billfold said - kanye's crazy, that's not racist to say. i also think he's crazy but he's like a crazy artist and that's something that's usually only attributed to white people.
on ranking cities based on quality of life
responses
because of the list of things that successful people do, i woke up at 6 to work out. =D
i really liked it when that teacher won $1M. good for him.
i have no idea why they suspended that girl for driving to pick up her friend.
that malala piece was amazing.
i liked your pollack piece but i think it needs a stronger opener. or maybe a controversial title to make you really want to read it. also i don't feel resolved at the end. like what are we supposed to think about?
it worries me a little that every day now i hear something about how the redskins should change the name of their team. and they're all prefaced with "i love football" or worse "i love the team." baloney! maybe they should just change the name of their team to the "bullets." now i do wonder how that team name came about.....if the skins do change their name, i'd like to make the term "giants" into a racial slur. it's already politically incorrect - they should be "vertically unchallenged peoples." and don't get me started on cowboys. maybe we can just rename all teams into very inoffensive names like "new england rectangles" (squares might be offensive) or "san francisco beiges" "kansas city water" or "miami switzerlands."
this would be the first tragedy of the shutdown if it happens in my opinion - well and NIH not getting funded
what do you think of this article, that i found on the billfold? for the record, the only commenter on the billfold said - kanye's crazy, that's not racist to say. i also think he's crazy but he's like a crazy artist and that's something that's usually only attributed to white people.
on ranking cities based on quality of life
responses
because of the list of things that successful people do, i woke up at 6 to work out. =D
i really liked it when that teacher won $1M. good for him.
i have no idea why they suspended that girl for driving to pick up her friend.
that malala piece was amazing.
i liked your pollack piece but i think it needs a stronger opener. or maybe a controversial title to make you really want to read it. also i don't feel resolved at the end. like what are we supposed to think about?
it worries me a little that every day now i hear something about how the redskins should change the name of their team. and they're all prefaced with "i love football" or worse "i love the team." baloney! maybe they should just change the name of their team to the "bullets." now i do wonder how that team name came about.....if the skins do change their name, i'd like to make the term "giants" into a racial slur. it's already politically incorrect - they should be "vertically unchallenged peoples." and don't get me started on cowboys. maybe we can just rename all teams into very inoffensive names like "new england rectangles" (squares might be offensive) or "san francisco beiges" "kansas city water" or "miami switzerlands."
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Make it Rain
The thing about lists like these is that I think there's a consensus forming around both the general mindset of how not to suck at life and some of the general things you should do. That's kinda reassuring (unless, of course, the list says "be born rich" and "if not, then win the lottery").
Speaking of money, I couldn't help but be happy for her, even though she's doing a pretty good job of that herself. Has anyone ever made it rain on The Price is Right?
This is one of the dumbest decisions of all time. It's funny because the school might argue that the driver made the dumb decision, whereas everyone else in America would clearly side with the driver.
(That last link might be the subject of another blog post.)
Have you read my David Pollack post yet?
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Speaking of money, I couldn't help but be happy for her, even though she's doing a pretty good job of that herself. Has anyone ever made it rain on The Price is Right?
This is one of the dumbest decisions of all time. It's funny because the school might argue that the driver made the dumb decision, whereas everyone else in America would clearly side with the driver.
(That last link might be the subject of another blog post.)
Have you read my David Pollack post yet?
B
back from vacay
this was pretty tasty. and since i put in way too much red pepper - cleared my sinuses too. don't know why anyone would make a healthier version of guacamole. i mean, what could make guac healthier?
i bought this rice seasoning - or one very similar - at great wall - it is delicious but that price is ridiculous i think.
not that i could like sandra bullock more
this should go into our new blog somewhere
i love this picture because we have those bowls. well i think my sister and brother do. i, crazy girl, got the 'oxtail soup' one. so regretful right now.
i bought this rice seasoning - or one very similar - at great wall - it is delicious but that price is ridiculous i think.
not that i could like sandra bullock more
this should go into our new blog somewhere
i love this picture because we have those bowls. well i think my sister and brother do. i, crazy girl, got the 'oxtail soup' one. so regretful right now.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Link-o-Rama
Our comedies are apparently showing some promise. Also, I've watched Brooklyn Nine Nine - it's pretty good.
Here is Nate Silver's take on the government shutdown.
I had just gotten comfortable walking on these too...
Society is officially over.
Maybe we can't try all of these, but there are some in NY and DC...
I've been on this bikeway twice, though never in the dark.
Coming soon to... someplace in northern Virginia, it's Little John's!
I think we need to step our our life game. And also never complain again.
Here is an ode to Peyton Manning.
This is a little long, but I thought it was worth it.
I was going to buy this for you.
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Here is Nate Silver's take on the government shutdown.
I had just gotten comfortable walking on these too...
Society is officially over.
Maybe we can't try all of these, but there are some in NY and DC...
I've been on this bikeway twice, though never in the dark.
Coming soon to... someplace in northern Virginia, it's Little John's!
I think we need to step our our life game. And also never complain again.
Here is an ode to Peyton Manning.
This is a little long, but I thought it was worth it.
I was going to buy this for you.
B
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Pray for Atlanta
This was me on Monday. I may have gone on a multiple-hour, late-night walk around Manhattan after it was over.
Since I have to include three links...
Sandra Bullock provides bang for the buck.
Neil de Grasse Tyson identified some scientific issues with Gravity. I still want to see it.
Here is an article on the other (read: our, or right) side of the Redskins debate. Money quote: “Marginalized communities are too often treated monolithically.”
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Since I have to include three links...
Sandra Bullock provides bang for the buck.
Neil de Grasse Tyson identified some scientific issues with Gravity. I still want to see it.
Here is an article on the other (read: our, or right) side of the Redskins debate. Money quote: “Marginalized communities are too often treated monolithically.”
B
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Travel Edition!
Here is a list of things to do in Halifax!
Here are some fun facts about Halifax!
Here are some "famous" people from Halifax!
In other news...
What a terrible idea, Switzerland. Scratch that - terrible ideas.
I'm going to start referring to it as the government "shutdown."
President Obama has some opinions on the name of your beloved team.
I kinda wanted to see this movie. Hey, Sandra Bullock's in it!
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Here are some fun facts about Halifax!
Here are some "famous" people from Halifax!
In other news...
What a terrible idea, Switzerland. Scratch that - terrible ideas.
I'm going to start referring to it as the government "shutdown."
President Obama has some opinions on the name of your beloved team.
I kinda wanted to see this movie. Hey, Sandra Bullock's in it!
B
Friday, October 4, 2013
last one before vacay
labeling yourself
I couldn't tell if this comment was serious or really dry humor:
"This is irresponsible reporting by the NYT and very disappointing. The ACA is a heroic win for democrats. This article is what the right wants to hear to justify why implementation should be delayed, in order to correct these things. With this article, you fuel the right.
Please, just report how conservatives don't care, are anarchists, and how the ACA is giving millions insurance.
To say that two-thirds of low-wage of poor blacks and single mothers and half of low-wage earners cannot get insurance could lead to some people believing that the ACA may not be all that."
some culture for you - really other cultures' take on our culture
comment
I couldn't tell if this comment was serious or really dry humor:
"This is irresponsible reporting by the NYT and very disappointing. The ACA is a heroic win for democrats. This article is what the right wants to hear to justify why implementation should be delayed, in order to correct these things. With this article, you fuel the right.
Please, just report how conservatives don't care, are anarchists, and how the ACA is giving millions insurance.
To say that two-thirds of low-wage of poor blacks and single mothers and half of low-wage earners cannot get insurance could lead to some people believing that the ACA may not be all that."
some culture for you - really other cultures' take on our culture
comment
Thursday, October 3, 2013
I have so many questions...
Next up in the Ingredient of the Moment series: cauliflower. Can it displace Brussels sprouts?
What is going on in DC...?
Coincidence? One has to wonder...
Bully the bullys?
Ted Cruz is taking it on the chin. As much as I dislike Obamacare, I'm okay with this because his strategy was doomed.
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What is going on in DC...?
Coincidence? One has to wonder...
Bully the bullys?
Ted Cruz is taking it on the chin. As much as I dislike Obamacare, I'm okay with this because his strategy was doomed.
B
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Shutdown!
More changes are coming to the SmarTrip system.
I could actually get behind this - offering new stuff for more money is a lot more palatable than taking away stuff and then charging to give it back.
The housing market in DC is getting fancy.
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I could actually get behind this - offering new stuff for more money is a lot more palatable than taking away stuff and then charging to give it back.
The housing market in DC is getting fancy.
B
on beauty
language playing mind tricks - probably why i'm not as big a saver as my parents but it doesn't really explain my sibs
to look younger, to be younger
hey your subway is in the news
to this day one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen, and it wasn't even finished yet
halloween costume ideas for me - i looked at a list and these seemed the easiest to pull off: jess from new girl, katniss everdeen from the hunger games, megan draper, stefon from snl (don't actually know how to pull this off but i think it's a cute idea), mike from magic mike, the mother from himym, uhura from star trek
i'll shop at goodwill - that way you don't have to relive your halloween nightmares. =D
the shutdown happened i think? at trivia only 1 person was nonessential. i think my mother might be nonessential. in any case, i'm at work and there are a bunch of shutdown happy hours. woot! now i have to find someone with a gov id to get me some fried chicken....
to look younger, to be younger
hey your subway is in the news
to this day one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen, and it wasn't even finished yet
halloween costume ideas for me - i looked at a list and these seemed the easiest to pull off: jess from new girl, katniss everdeen from the hunger games, megan draper, stefon from snl (don't actually know how to pull this off but i think it's a cute idea), mike from magic mike, the mother from himym, uhura from star trek
i'll shop at goodwill - that way you don't have to relive your halloween nightmares. =D
the shutdown happened i think? at trivia only 1 person was nonessential. i think my mother might be nonessential. in any case, i'm at work and there are a bunch of shutdown happy hours. woot! now i have to find someone with a gov id to get me some fried chicken....
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