March 16, 2009: Grumpy McPencilson does not approve, particularly when staying late at work.
I understand that lead and other hazardous chemicals should be limited in goods sold for children’s use, but every time I hear about the CPSIA, it’s in the context of bullshit provisions that will hurt small businesses, especially ones that are predominately run by women.
I like that the ALA is taking the stand of “if they don’t confront us about this, it’s not illegal”. Librarians are the most kick ass subversives I’ve ever met. (via (via yellowhat)
(via think4yourself)
This is horrifying.
(potterhead via abirdfriend via noliesjustlove via herestothefuture)
March 13, 2009: It may have been Friday the 13th, but today was a pretty decent day. G’night!
Design Your Dream House, Lamps and All - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com
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And, despite his decision to decorate his page with the ever garish combination of orange and black, this discovery has totally made my afternoon.
UPDATE: Nick Swisher, too! When did I fall so far behind the baseball times???
The Twittersphere as Obama was sworn in at 12pm on Jan 20th, 2009.
See the map in real time here.
Infographics galore at FlowingData. Thanks to Rachel Maddow’s Twitter for the link.
(ermlabrat via awesomejuice)