5,609,004 views and counting... Frankly, I think it's overrated. But, hey, the internet is made of cats. And it's a sweet diversion for a lazy holiday weekend. Let's turn now to animal behaviorist John Bradshaw, who will give this post some substance: We know they dream because you can measure the brain waves and the movements of the animal (unintelligible) which are … [Read more...] about Counting Cats
Innumeracy
Most Americans, and most people, are functionally innumerate. What is "innumerate?" Well, if a basic lack of literacy makes you illiterate, then a basic lack of mathematic understanding makes you innumerate. Of course the word "functional" is an important qualifier. For example, real illiteracy--an absolute inability to read--is extraordinarily rare in the United States, … [Read more...] about Innumeracy
Time Elapsed VIDEO of Puppy to Dog in 40 Seconds
A time elapsed video of puppty to dog in 40 seconds. Pretty amazing: … [Read more...] about Time Elapsed VIDEO of Puppy to Dog in 40 Seconds
Oprah Withdrawal (Cartoon)
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Gil Scott Heron, The Father Of Rap, Has Passed
Gil Scott-Heron, whose spoken-word poetry songs like "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," "Winter In America" and "We Almost Lost Detroit" were precursors to rap, left this mortal coil on Friday afternoon in New York. He was 62. Gil, whom I knew through mutual friends, rejected the notion that he was the father of rap, explaining that his fusion of jazz, blues and soul … [Read more...] about Gil Scott Heron, The Father Of Rap, Has Passed
Romney’s Energizer Bunny Run
It’s only his second campaign for president but Mitt Romney seems to have been running forever, like that battery-powered toy in the classic commercial, always in motion but never in a straight line. In a Republican field where too little name recognition is a problem for most candidates, Romney has too much. In 2008, he changed positions on issues as often as shirts and is … [Read more...] about Romney’s Energizer Bunny Run
What You Need to Know Before Filling Up With Gas This Memorial Day Weekend (VIDEO)
The holiday weekend has begun. And yours truly leaves Sunday afternoon for a first stop near L.A., then a stop near Willliams, above Sacramento on Monday and then Tuesday afternoon will start the trek back. This weekend there are some important tips to remember when you're buying gas this weekend - courtesy of ABC News: … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know Before Filling Up With Gas This Memorial Day Weekend (VIDEO)
Can’t Fuhgeddaboud Christie (Guest Voice)
Can't Fuhgeddaboud Christie by Tom Purcell Yo, Chris Christie, governor of New Joisey, how ya doin'? What's this I'm hearin'? People are beggin' you to run for president and all you can say is "fuhgeddaboudit"? Well, you need to fuhgeddaboudDAT! Look, smart guy, you surely see what a mockery Republicans are makin' of their presidential nomination process. Yeah, … [Read more...] about Can’t Fuhgeddaboud Christie (Guest Voice)
Quote of the Day: Are “Now Hiring” Signs for Real or Just Business’ Doing PR?
Our political Quote of the Day comes from "Dr. Helen" Smith who raises an interesting question about the "Now Hiring" signs popping up in many cities. Here's part of her post: Why are there "Now Hiring" signs in front of so many businesses these days when so many people are complaining about not finding a job? Everywhere I go in Knoxville, there are generic "Now Hiring" … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Are “Now Hiring” Signs for Real or Just Business’ Doing PR?
Climate Change Debate (Cartoon)
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‘Dear Bob Dylan’ (Die Welt, Germany)
Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone. Bob Dylan was 70 years old this week, and the editorial board of Germany's Die Welt published this open letter in tribute to the American music icon. Die Welt's message?: keep showing the world how to change with the time - because "the times - they are a changin'" The open letter from the Die Welt editorial board says in … [Read more...] about ‘Dear Bob Dylan’ (Die Welt, Germany)
The Republican Jobs Plan
Ezra Klein calls it the "now more than ever" plan: … [Read more...] about The Republican Jobs Plan
Hell Hath Frozen Over
I agree with Robert Stacy McCain. Don't let it go to your head. I promise you, it will never happen again. … [Read more...] about Hell Hath Frozen Over
Amazon’s 20 “Most Well-Read Cities” in the U.S.
The nation's three biggest cities did not even make the list. Very disappointing. … [Read more...] about Amazon’s 20 “Most Well-Read Cities” in the U.S.
Michele Bachmann Slates Her Big Rollout in Iowa Which Becomes Big Embarrassment
Michele Bachmann slated her big rollout in Iowa but at the last minute she couldn't attend and delivered a satellite speech -- and her rollout is now judged to have been a disastrous blow out. The issue here isn't ideology. It's whether a candidate is ready for Prime Time. Politicians have to adjust to quickly changing conditions and most of them do all the time and they … [Read more...] about Michele Bachmann Slates Her Big Rollout in Iowa Which Becomes Big Embarrassment
Republicans’ Solution to NY Election Medicare Rebuke: Won’t Raise Debt Limit Without Medicare Cuts
The GOP has figured out a way to try and save face and make political lemon into lemonaide for its Tea Party movement base in the wake of Tuesday's New York 26 election rebuke which saw the defeat of the early-front-runner Republican blamed on the party's embracing Paul Ryan's plan to end Medicare as it now exists: Refuse to raise the debt limit unless it gets Medicare … [Read more...] about Republicans’ Solution to NY Election Medicare Rebuke: Won’t Raise Debt Limit Without Medicare Cuts
Scenes from a Tornado
The updated number of Joplin, Missouri, residents killed by last Sunday's massive tornado is 132; 156 people are still unaccounted for. Joplin authorities say the bulldozers will not come out until every missing person is found. … [Read more...] about Scenes from a Tornado
Palin on the Bus, Back in the Spotlight, Desperate for Attention
Answering the biggest question of the day -- "So is Sarah Palin running, or what?" -- I would note that signs are indeed pointing to YES. And the latest sign is that she's embarking on a pre-campaignish bus tour: In a move designed to propel her closer to a presidential run, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will set out on a bus tour of the country on Sunday, making stops … [Read more...] about Palin on the Bus, Back in the Spotlight, Desperate for Attention
Karl Rove Takes Another Swipe at Sarah Palin
When GOP political maven Karl Rove takes swipes at Sarah Palin it isn't as if it's just another pundit. It's clear that he's reflecting the viewpoint of some others in the political establishment and is close to the Bush family. And Rove has taken another potshot at Palin -- again a deserved one, saying Palin doesn't think the political rules apply to her. This comes amid … [Read more...] about Karl Rove Takes Another Swipe at Sarah Palin
Pawlenty Gives Pawlenty of Spin on His Low Poll Numbers
Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty says his low poll numbers are actually a good thing: Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty said he sees his low national poll numbers as an opportunity for his candidacy. "I like the fact that these folks who are established, well known and yet and there's no real favorite in the face," Pawlenty said Friday on … [Read more...] about Pawlenty Gives Pawlenty of Spin on His Low Poll Numbers