Reality-based punditry

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-weigant/we-got-it-wrong-new-ham_b_80620.html

We got it WRONG! Doesn't that tell you (yes, you!) -- the media consumer -- something crucial? It means that we don't really know what we're talking about... and that the only poll that matters is the one that happens on election day. Which means that you should spit in the eye of everyone who tries to tell you: "the race is over, you shouldn't even bother voting" -- and go vote for who you believe in anyway.

If elections were predictable, there'd be no reason to hold them.

Link thanks to asim.

Reality-based punditry

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-weigant/we-got-it-wrong-new-ham_b_80620.html

We got it WRONG! Doesn't that tell you (yes, you!) -- the media consumer -- something crucial? It means that we don't really know what we're talking about... and that the only poll that matters is the one that happens on election day. Which means that you should spit in the eye of everyone who tries to tell you: "the race is over, you shouldn't even bother voting" -- and go vote for who you believe in anyway.

If elections were predictable, there'd be no reason to hold them.

Link thanks to asim.

A little more interesting than the privilege meme

http://kaigou.livejournal.com/419026.html

A substantial description of street life, with quite a bit about many writers are apt to get it wrong. Living outside the mainstream isn't just a way to acquire Scary Skilz, it also has longterm side effect. And no one gets a complete set of Scary Skilz.

http://kaigou.livejournal.com/419081.html?thread=3315721#t3315721

A few comments about street subcultures in different cities-- I think it would be of special interest to dcseain.

Link thanks to cofax7, from a discussion at theferrett.

A little more interesting than the privilege meme

http://kaigou.livejournal.com/419026.html

A substantial description of street life, with quite a bit about many writers are apt to get it wrong. Living outside the mainstream isn't just a way to acquire Scary Skilz, it also has longterm side effect. And no one gets a complete set of Scary Skilz.

http://kaigou.livejournal.com/419081.html?thread=3315721#t3315721

A few comments about street subcultures in different cities-- I think it would be of special interest to dcseain.

Link thanks to cofax7, from a discussion at theferrett.

Edible Googly Eyes, How To

Googly FSM
Originally uploaded by oskay

http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/edibleeyes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oskay/2177296185/



Link thanks to elisem.

Edible Googly Eyes, How To

Googly FSM
Originally uploaded by oskay

http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/edibleeyes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oskay/2177296185/



Link thanks to elisem.

Edible Googly Eyes, How To

http://nancylebov.livejournal.com/193039.html

Please excuse the weird format. It's an artifact of trying to get the image to appear.

Insert image didn't work on that flickr image, so I tried using the blog this service at flickr--which did produce a nice looking post that shows up for me, but not on my friends list.

The Flying Spaghetti Monster seems to generally accept publicity, but he seems to be letting Murphy take a hand on this one.

Edible Googly Eyes, How To

http://nancylebov.livejournal.com/193039.html

Please excuse the weird format. It's an artifact of trying to get the image to appear.

Insert image didn't work on that flickr image, so I tried using the blog this service at flickr--which did produce a nice looking post that shows up for me, but not on my friends list.

The Flying Spaghetti Monster seems to generally accept publicity, but he seems to be letting Murphy take a hand on this one.

On why insulting people is poor communication

http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/09/snide-and-demean-why-im-trying-to-quit/

The point was that those people were not stupid. They read a book and liked it. When the Da Vinci Code came out, I didn’t trash it, either, not because I’m an author and authors should stick together, but because if something is legitimately popular, the best response is not to say, “I hate that, therefore it’s stupid,” but to ask, “Why is that popular?” Because “why is that popular” is interesting, and “I hate that, therefore it’s stupid” is just a prop to my self-esteem: “Thank God I have the taste not to like that.”

Link thanks to antaniell93, who ties it in with lashon hara.

On why insulting people is poor communication

http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/09/snide-and-demean-why-im-trying-to-quit/

The point was that those people were not stupid. They read a book and liked it. When the Da Vinci Code came out, I didn’t trash it, either, not because I’m an author and authors should stick together, but because if something is legitimately popular, the best response is not to say, “I hate that, therefore it’s stupid,” but to ask, “Why is that popular?” Because “why is that popular” is interesting, and “I hate that, therefore it’s stupid” is just a prop to my self-esteem: “Thank God I have the taste not to like that.”

Link thanks to antaniell93, who ties it in with lashon hara.