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Tonight’s tasting menu by A Razor, A Shiny Knife

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Overconfidence

How funny would it be if Obama campaigned as a Muslim today for Halloween?

As I watch this video, I wonder if something like this proposal is possible to currently implement in this country. If a politician can’t mention raising taxes and win a political office, how can the government ask its citizens to make any substantial sacrifice? I believe permanent political campaigns and around-the-clock news coverage have dangerously undermined our leaders’ ability to do what is right but may not be immediately popular. If that continues to be case, we’re fucked.

via aarondignan

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Susanna writes one of my favorite CH Columns, “Parents Just Don’t Understand.” It showcases reader anecdotes about their parents’ inability to understand technology. Here’s one from today:

My Mom became a fanatic about the cleanliness of our front yard at home. I couldn’t even walk outside when I was at home in my pajamas. When I asked her why she, all of a sudden, cared about our front yard, she replied that the “Google Earth people” would see and post it on their web site.

Thus, I chuckled a few minutes ago when I saw this headline about her father.

Season premiere of 30 Rock.

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"The Lady's Halloween Costume Idea Generator"

Every answer it spits out is “sexy cat,” unless you check that your body type is “overweight.” In that case, it just spits out “cat.”

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"Most Popular Items On 6 Internet Sites"

This article made me consider the effect of Osama Bin Laden actually endorsing either Obama or McCain within the next two weeks. Talk about suddenly changing everything!

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“ Slim Shady, that jackass everybody fell in love with? Yeah, he’s back.

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Eminem hits the mic again

So weird to read this today. Yesterday I rediscovered Eminem on my iPod walking to work and texted Jake, who like me, used to be really into him.

Me- Listening to Marshall Mathers LP. It’s so good. What happened?

Jake- Once you reach the top, it can be hard to know what to do next. See: America.

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Amongst the chaos, these are refreshing to watch.