January 2012
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“The illusion which exalts us is dearer to us than ten thousand truths.”
– Pushkin (via kateoplis)
I’d venture to say that this is the source of many, if not most, controversial debates. Everyone has their illusions.
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I hate that I like this
kellyoxford:
Sorry this is basically a sony ad, but the results ACTUALLY freaked me out. I’m sure there are a ton of these around, but this was the first I’ve seen. Stare at the red dot on her nose for 30 seconds. Look at the ceiling and blink really quickly. WHAT THE FUCK BRAIN!?!?!?! WHAT THE FUCK….
That’s weird as hell. I wonder what happens if you stare at one of the other dots?
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Two lessons from the Megaupload seizure →
kateoplis:
Glenn Greenwald for Salon:
[M]any SOPA opponents were confused and even shocked when they learned that the very power they feared the most in that bill — the power of the U.S. Government to seize and shut down websites based solely on accusations, with no trial — is a power the U.S. Government already possesses and, obviously, is willing and able to exercise even against the world’s...
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nevver:
Have you ever wondered which part of the other side of the earth is directly below you?
Like every single day. Goddamn, I love the internet.
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“This book gives me more information about penguins than I care to have.”
– In 1944 a children’s book club sent a volume about penguins to a 10-year-old girl, enclosing a card seeking her opinion.
She wrote, “This book gives me more information about penguins than I care to have.”
American diplomat Hugh Gibson called it the finest piece of literary criticism he had ever...
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Coolest Lion Story You've Heard This Year →
Seriously though, this story is badass.
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Yay I figured out what I'm going to use my new...
creativecloud:
Which means I’ve come up with another novel idea that I won’t ever finish.
God, I know that feeling.
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Internet Brain #1
Do you ever find yourself scrolling endlessly through your dashboard waiting for the post that exactly represents your present thought, feeling, goals, mood, etc. Waiting for something else, from someone else to capture the essence of your unique, individual and meaningful experiences and perspectives. I know I have.
New Hampshire Exit Polls: How Different Groups... →
kateoplis:
41% of Democrats voted for Huntsman.
31% Independents for Ron Paul.
Ron Paul dominated the 17-29 youth vote w/ 46%.
And the most interesting question:
Who would be most likely to beat Obama?
86% think Ron Paul would. RON PAUL!
Man. If everyone in the 18-29 demographic went out and voted Ron Paul would almost assuredly win the popular vote… My question, will any of that...
December 2011
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Ten Reasons Why You Should Never Accept a Diamond... →
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November 2011
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