September 2008
20 posts
WatchAfter hearing Matt Damon’s brilliant comparison of a Sarah Palin presidency to a bad Disney movie, I called up Sam and said “Let’s make a trailer for what that movie would look like.” Within hours, Dan and Amir were writing it, Ben and the CHTV crew were casting and producing it, and two weeks later, here it is.
Digg?
I saw a news story today about a white supremacist group in New Jersey handing out election flyers (I’ll let you guess who they want to win in November). Anyway, out of curiosity I checked out their website and laughed harder at one line than I’ve laughed at anything in months.
On their front page, in their news section, underneath bulletins such as “League Attends Highly...
“So dire was the situation that volunteers in the office were taking up...”
– BREAKING: Obama Campaign Organizers Trying To Win Election Instead of Get You Yard Signs
“Think how much better off McCain would be today had he nominated Michael...”
– No Laughing Matter - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com
Microsoft's "I'm a PC" →
Microsoft’s launches “we’re not going to be bullied anymore” campaign. Well done.
Scientists Explain Why People Vote For Republicans →
This article gives some useful insight and answers some questions I’ve pondered in the past. Stop reading before the comments to avoid ingesting garbage.
Rososo →
Jake’s newest start-up project. A “peaceful alternative to newsreaders.”
Rupert Murdoch profile - Esquire →
I like the format of this “interview.” No questions, just responses.
Great Recap of Fred's Inspiring Weekend in Ohio
fredgraver:
I did something this weekend that renewed my faith in this country, and made me feel great about being an American. I reached out to my “neighbor” about this election – although the neighbor lived 1000 miles away.
I went to Gallipolis, Ohio – a village on the Ohio River, where Ohio borders West Virginia. I took myself from New York City into the “battleground” of this election, and...
I’m So Totally, Digitally Close to You -... →
A well-written status report on the Always On Generation by Clive Thompson. The fundamental question here, which he alludes to, would be “Is having a lot of weak ties a good thing? Does it take away more from my life than it adds?”
Last night, emboldened by a few drinks at the pleasant Hotel Delmano, Zach and I both came to the conclusion that we were addicted to Tumblr and Twitter,...
Columbia calls up new 'Ghostbusters' →
Lee and Gene to write Ghostbusters 3
Online Intellectual Property + Oil →
A proposed fix for the current system, explained by the economics of the oil industry. Worth a read.
