November 2010
40 posts
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Introducing... Wilco (The Coffee)
twentyfourbit:
Now that a Wilco-themed sandwich shop and beer exists, it’s only logical that we should have our morning coffee with the band as well. Enter “Wilco Selects,” a brand new brew created by Chicago’s Intelligentsia Coffee with help from the distinguishing taste buds of bassist John Stirratt and multi-instrumentalist Patrick Sansone.
As Spinner points out, the Wilco-approved beans,...
twentyfourbit:
Andrew Bird Plays New Song, Talks Feedback at TED (Video)
Back in February, Andrew Bird joined the prestigious lineup at this year’s TED conference for a 20-minute talk and 3-song performance, in which he demonstrated the use of recorded loops to build a live arrangement before connecting the subject of audio feedback to broader ecological issues. Unveiling a new, “half-finished”...
Our Republican future : Pharyngula →
friendlyatheist:
There are hints of the direction our country will be taking in the near future.
Medicaid is one of our rare social safety net programs — it provides basic health care support for low income, disabled, and elderly people, and is supported by both federal and state level funds. Emboldened by the recent election results, which apparently tell them it’s now open season on the...
A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon.
– Arnold Haultain (via sothenshe)
Probed about my type
sothenshe:
While talking with a few friends about Her move to South America next week, someone suggested that I should start dating soon to help numb the pain of separation. While I’m not sure that’s the best approach, the conversation quickly turned to my preferences when it comes to dating, and one girl couldn’t accept that I don’t have a set type I always follow. I’ll date anyone I find...
Texted
sothenshe:
(I was texting with a friend earlier in the day about my lack of any sexual activity for the last seven weeks. Naturally, I propositioned her.)
Me: Handjob?
Her: Headrub.
Me: Make the HJ happen.
Her: What’s the incentive?
Me: My dick is awesome and magical.
Her: You are a fool.
Me: It cures cancer, sings showtunes flawlessly, and grants wishes.
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