Happy Friday!
Why a Failed Pilot Actually Means Success
Greatest Dad Ever Creates a Calvin & Hobbes Nursery Complete with Tree Fort
History Quiz - Easter Bunnies
Prince William Getting a Reality Show, Sort Of
The cutest quiz ever: Do you know Bo?
A fish merchant amassed an amazing collection of Irish historical artifacts.
The 5 Cheesiest Tips You'll Ever Need
And a lavender cocktail sounds like a nice way to end Friday.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Morning Coffee (3/28/13)
Obituary of the day: Rabbi Who Cried to the Jews of Buchenwald: ‘You Are Free’
This is a fascinating interview about Coronation Street, and now I want to start watching.
These Peeps dioramas are just incredible.
Your dumb publishing article of the day: "With a name like Gone Girl, you’d imagine the novel might only appeal to women. . . ." FFS.
Oooh, Sara Bareilles is releasing an album this summer!
With this week's 'Wolverine' and 'Iron Man 3' trailers, has our spoiler culture reached an event horizon?
Is Sherlock Holmes in the public domain?
This Edwardian Opulence exhibit sounds great. Can't wait to go.
This is a fascinating interview about Coronation Street, and now I want to start watching.
These Peeps dioramas are just incredible.
Your dumb publishing article of the day: "With a name like Gone Girl, you’d imagine the novel might only appeal to women. . . ." FFS.
Oooh, Sara Bareilles is releasing an album this summer!
With this week's 'Wolverine' and 'Iron Man 3' trailers, has our spoiler culture reached an event horizon?
Is Sherlock Holmes in the public domain?
This Edwardian Opulence exhibit sounds great. Can't wait to go.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Morning Coffee (3/27/13)
Alert: Bomb Girls season two premieres on Reelz tonight. So excited!
Obama to name Julia Pierson as new Secret Service director. First female in the post!
Mike Bloomberg Not Smiling
I was actually wondering this yesterday: How to pronounce Jeroen Dijsselbloem.
Check out the trailer for AMC's summer crime drama Low Winter Sun.
Confessions of an Extras Casting Director
I love The Onion: Stars Of Canceled Show Terrified Fans Will Raise Money For Movie
Ooh: 3D technology brings medieval books to life
Obama to name Julia Pierson as new Secret Service director. First female in the post!
Mike Bloomberg Not Smiling
I was actually wondering this yesterday: How to pronounce Jeroen Dijsselbloem.
Check out the trailer for AMC's summer crime drama Low Winter Sun.
Confessions of an Extras Casting Director
I love The Onion: Stars Of Canceled Show Terrified Fans Will Raise Money For Movie
Ooh: 3D technology brings medieval books to life
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Morning Coffee (3/26/13)
Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day will be April 9th!
IRS calls 'Star Trek' parody video a mistake
I'm not even that huge an Iron Man fan, but aww, Pepper stuff gets me every time. (That link goes to a still from the new movie. Just mentioning in case anyone is super conscientious about spoilers.)
Seth Gabel is returning to Arrow, and you can see some episode stills now.
Steph Pearl-McPhee contemplates what knitters can be expected to know.
There is no word for this story but "adorable:" Pope Francis calls Buenos Aires kiosk to cancel newspaper subscription
Presented without comment: Essex school bans triangular flapjacks after injury
Ooh, Grigory Chkhartishvili (a.k.a. Boris Akunin) is writing a history of Russia.
IRS calls 'Star Trek' parody video a mistake
I'm not even that huge an Iron Man fan, but aww, Pepper stuff gets me every time. (That link goes to a still from the new movie. Just mentioning in case anyone is super conscientious about spoilers.)
Seth Gabel is returning to Arrow, and you can see some episode stills now.
Steph Pearl-McPhee contemplates what knitters can be expected to know.
There is no word for this story but "adorable:" Pope Francis calls Buenos Aires kiosk to cancel newspaper subscription
Presented without comment: Essex school bans triangular flapjacks after injury
Ooh, Grigory Chkhartishvili (a.k.a. Boris Akunin) is writing a history of Russia.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Morning Coffee (3/25/13)
NPR reports on the important science: Cookies really taste better when dipped in tea.
I don't agree with this 100%, but it's an interesting read: The Case Against Fans
Fascinating: The Hoax Exposer
Whoa: Listen to the young Beatles sing "Besame Mucho."
Let's bring back the Ploughman's Lunch.
How air-traffic control can use television signals to plot aircraft
The American Who Shocked Victorian England by Picking the World’s Strongest Lock
Johnnie won’t walk out: Why Scotch-whisky makers want to stay in the European Union
I don't agree with this 100%, but it's an interesting read: The Case Against Fans
Fascinating: The Hoax Exposer
Whoa: Listen to the young Beatles sing "Besame Mucho."
Let's bring back the Ploughman's Lunch.
How air-traffic control can use television signals to plot aircraft
The American Who Shocked Victorian England by Picking the World’s Strongest Lock
Johnnie won’t walk out: Why Scotch-whisky makers want to stay in the European Union
Friday, March 22, 2013
Morning Coffee (3/22/13)
Happy/fun/positive links for Friday!
To a very specific demographic, this will be the BEST THING EVER: Anne of Cleves Gables
New dinosaur species named after its five-year-old discoverer
Aww, adorable new baby pictures of the universe!
Castle fans, here are some photos from the milestone 100th episode.
I usually love Texas Monthly for its crime features, but they just hired a BARBECUE EDITOR and I find that delightful.
Nancy Pelosi's granddaughter would like you to know that only leaders of the free world have the authority to send her to bed.
Here's an adorable royal Tube appearance.
And here's a delightful interview with my boss, Maureen Johnson, about her books, Jack the Ripper, why mint chocolate chip is the best, and more.
To a very specific demographic, this will be the BEST THING EVER: Anne of Cleves Gables
New dinosaur species named after its five-year-old discoverer
Aww, adorable new baby pictures of the universe!
Castle fans, here are some photos from the milestone 100th episode.
I usually love Texas Monthly for its crime features, but they just hired a BARBECUE EDITOR and I find that delightful.
Nancy Pelosi's granddaughter would like you to know that only leaders of the free world have the authority to send her to bed.
Here's an adorable royal Tube appearance.
And here's a delightful interview with my boss, Maureen Johnson, about her books, Jack the Ripper, why mint chocolate chip is the best, and more.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Morning Coffee (3/21/13)
Oh dear: Easter strike at the BBC?
Sometimes The Onion is perfect: Find The Thing You're Most Passionate About, Then Do It On Nights And Weekends For The Rest Of Your Life
Interesting: A chart of how much people in different countries spend on food.
Is it time for home rule for Orkney, Shetland, and the Western Isles?
Which airline extras are worth it?
Oooh: Birds with four wings?
"To the shopper, Amazon, with its records of browsing and buying, is not a store nor a website, but more like a ghost limb, for grabbing whatever is needed or wanted."
The father of all men is 340,000 years old
Sometimes The Onion is perfect: Find The Thing You're Most Passionate About, Then Do It On Nights And Weekends For The Rest Of Your Life
Interesting: A chart of how much people in different countries spend on food.
Is it time for home rule for Orkney, Shetland, and the Western Isles?
Which airline extras are worth it?
Oooh: Birds with four wings?
"To the shopper, Amazon, with its records of browsing and buying, is not a store nor a website, but more like a ghost limb, for grabbing whatever is needed or wanted."
The father of all men is 340,000 years old
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Morning Coffee (3/20/13)
Crabtree & Evelyn now has nail polish. You're welcome/I'm sorry.
The House Across From Westboro Baptist Is Getting a Rainbow Pride Paint Job Right Now
A Pete's Dragon remake? Sigh.
Useful infographic: The Shelf Life of Food
The Washington Post is trying a paywall. I hope they don't take away my Wonkblog.
Interesting read on a hijab ban in a region of Russia.
Awesome nuns support themselves via cheesecake
Ted Kennedy Jr. Is (Finally) Ready for the Family Business
The House Across From Westboro Baptist Is Getting a Rainbow Pride Paint Job Right Now
A Pete's Dragon remake? Sigh.
Useful infographic: The Shelf Life of Food
The Washington Post is trying a paywall. I hope they don't take away my Wonkblog.
Interesting read on a hijab ban in a region of Russia.
Awesome nuns support themselves via cheesecake
Ted Kennedy Jr. Is (Finally) Ready for the Family Business
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