December 2010
191 posts
That moment when you're reading a book and you...
snapesgrudge:
Great use of a gif.
Would 'At Last' Be A Hit Today? : The Record : NPR →
“But the definition of the word ‘hit is not equal to ‘timeless.’ I was in the gym today and ‘Thriller’ came on. This is the biggest record of all time! But could I hear it on the radio today? If it was fresh and brand new? No.” — LaShawn Daniels, songwriter
My response to this: “Thiller” would SO be a hit today!!! ::moonwalks through...
Lesson Eight: I'm Judging You | The Stir →
I’m not a mom, but if I were, this lady would be my best friend for all time.
“Part-time work has ceased being the prerogative of woman with little career...”
– Working (Part-Time) in the 21st Century - NYTimes.com
7 Ways to Make Extra Money in 2011 - Alpha... →
“I think the media story of the year, in 2010, was the New York Times’ discovery...”
– NBC’s Brian Williams on “Morning Joe,” via The Atlantic Wire. (via langer)
I’ve already posted the video, but these words bear repeating. (via kateoplis)
OK this is pretty funny.
In Memoriam: Musicians We Lost In 2010 : NPR →
“Made any New Year’s resolutions yet? Here’s an idea: Focus on the...”
– Bonds: Making 2011 the Year of Great Relationships - WSJ.com
“This year saw jazz go big, with musicians recording very large ensembles:...”
– The Year In Music: Jazz Pared All The Way Down : A Blog Supreme : NPR
“A new study reveals that women who rob the cradle are at a higher risk of dying...”
– Cougars Die Younger than Sugar Daddies - Love + Sex on Shine
“Pro athletes, beware — groupies have gone online to plot your bankruptcy....”
– Sports-bedding site BallerAlert.com lets groupies swap playbooks - NYPOST.com
“Leon Walker of Rochester Hills is charged with unlawfully reading his...”
– Is reading wife’s e-mail a crime? Rochester Hills man faces trial | freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Jon Stewart's Latest Act: Sept. 11 Responders Bill... →
The bill giving health benefits to the first responders who worked at ground zero had lingered for years. It looked nearly dead until comedian Jon Stewart nudged it over the finish line.
“Hip-hop producers have been breaking records in Atlanta strip clubs for a long...”
– Strip Clubs: Launch Pads For Hits In Atlanta : The Record : NPR
RSVP: Which Movie's Party Would You Attend? : NPR →
Tell us: Which movie party would have been most fun for you?
“In Begat, David Crystal sets out to prove that the King James Bible has...”
– How The King James Bible ‘Begat’ English Idioms : NPR
“Once upon a time, Americans were in the dark about the fact that their president...”
– TMI, Mr. President! TMI! : NPR
Hip-Hop Photoshop : The Picture Show @NPRmusic →