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via Google LatLong by elaine on May 14, 2008
Posted by Henry Mitchell, Software EngineerDo you ever visit Google Maps and sometimes get caught up browsing for interesting places? Maybe daydream about getting away, or reflecting back on that awesome vacation you took?I'm pleased to announce the launch of a new feature that makes it more interesting for users to browse and explore different places on Google Maps. With this feature, you...
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Sorry, White Trash: Obama Will Not Get A Tattoo [Barack Obama]
via Wonkette by Ken Layne on May 14, 2008
Barack Obama is going to win in Oregon as big as Hillary won in West Virginia, but it will count for twice as many delegates. Also, he won the nomination. Still, he has to keep campaigning because Hillary will never ever quit the race, so he had to do this depressing Q&A with one of the "alt-weekly" papers in Portland. If you thought alt-weeklies were the last refuge of aging grunge losers, this...
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Rednecks Enjoy 'Obama Monkey' T-Shirt [God Damn America]
via Wonkette by Ken Layne on May 14, 2008
Here's the latest cuteness from America's fat dumb racists: It is a t-shirt, stealing the trademarked children's character "Curious George," with the addition of a possibly insincere "Obama in '08" slogan. Get it, because black people are like monkeys! Jesus fucking christ. Can we just have Robert Byrd give his Klan robe to Hillary and get it over with? Burn a cross on the White...
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Chelsea Clinton Barred From Campaigning At Bombing Range [War Spectacles]
via Wonkette by Sara K. Smith on May 14, 2008
... guard and they shut the whole thing down.Chelsea wanted to campaign there in order to show how much her mother cares about bombs and bombing, but some Navy spokeswoman said people aren't allowed to campaign on federal property. So Chelsea retired to Pedro's Cabana, a beachfront bar, and will be "getting bombed" on mojitos instead, the end.Chelsea Clinton denied access in Vieques [AP]
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Comment on Competition Needed Among “Climate Ready” Crops [Guest Post] by Marriott
via Comments for Tropophilia by Marriott on May 14, 2008
The basic debate over availability of genetically mutated seeds is the real issue here. Because the US and other nations provide competitive protection (through vast and unchallenged patents) to major corporations outside of the under-developed corners of the globe, small farmers only hope of succeeding is purchasing these seeds from the major corporations every year. That is unless we are able...
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Comment on Competition Needed Among “Climate Ready” Crops [Guest Post] by Taylor
via Comments for Tropophilia by Taylor on May 14, 2008
So put aside the government issue for a moment, and ask yourself this:what’s better for developing economies:1) large multinational corporations (headquartered elsewhere and paying little or no local taxes, because of their political power) growing genetically modified crops that grow faster, survive transport, and sell for cheaper than other crops. these corporations have no incentive to pay...
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Scanning wallet cards into the iPhone
via The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) by Mike Schramm on May 14, 2008
Filed under: Software, Hacks, Tips and tricks, Odds and ends, iPhoneThis is pretty much genius. Like Albert, I have a bunch of "membership cards" in my wallet -- they're those cards with a barcode or number on them that you get from places like the local grocery store, or some other retailer. They're useful to have around, but they tend to pile up after a while, and pretty soon, your...
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Is There Hope For Printed Mags?
via Mashable! by Stan Schroeder on May 14, 2008
The old debate of print vs. internet is emerging around a new print magazine called Dispatches. What’s the fuss? They’re trying to compete with the Internet by being more analytical; in other words, instead of hurrying to churn out another news item, they’ll take their sweet time to write really smart, well-researched articles. Their site won’t feature all of the magazine’s content;...
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Wi-Fi could be coming very soon to flights — and you might just get it free (if you pay for iPass)
via VentureBeat by MG Siegler on May 14, 2008
A couple weeks ago, I complained about the lack of Internet availability on airplanes. There is some positive news on that front — it’s coming, and maybe in a matter of weeks, according to PC World. Also, if you happen to be a users of the Internet access unifying service iPass, rejoice, because it may just be free for you.IPass is teaming up with Aircell Gogo, the company that is expected to...
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Bluegrass Vader. I was just about to click away when,...
via kottke.org by jason@kottke.org on May 14, 2008
Bluegrass Vader. I was just about to click away when, bam, instant laughter. (link)
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