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Newsbreaks 8.29.07 (2nd Anniversary of Katrina)

29 August 2007

8980 Comments2007-08-29+20%3A50%3A00Michael

For best viewing, allow the video to load completely. Audio version is here. In New Orleans today for the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, President Bush marked the occasion with a moment of silence. In other words, he just stood there. “And…scene. That was me during Katrina. Wanna see me during 9/11?” After six or [...]

Newsbreaks 8.28.07 (Potty-training)

29 August 2007

8971 CommentNewsbreaks+8.28.07+%28Potty-training%292007-08-29+02%3A16%3A00Michael

For best viewing, allow the video to load completely. Audio version is here. According to the AP, more and more parents are attempting to toilet-train their children from birth. Actually, from the article, I can’t tell how many people are doing it. Maybe the writer just has freaky friends. That’s how freelancing gets done—trust me, [...]

Newsbreaks 8.27.07 (Gonzales’ departure)

27 August 2007

8961 Comment2007-08-27+21%3A33%3A00Michael

For best viewing, allow the video to load completely. Audio version is here. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced today that he’s resigning, effective September 17th. Mr. Gonzales said, quote, “I want to spend more time wiretapping my family.” It’s not clear who will be the next Attorney General. I say it should be a computer. [...]

I’ll start again next week. In the meantime…

24 August 2007

8950 Comments2007-08-25+01%3A32%3A00Michael

…here’s a wonderful sketch from Peter Cook (the father) and Dudley Moore (Roger). Enjoy!

Happy Fun Ball

23 August 2007

8941 CommentHappy+Fun+Ball2007-08-24+01%3A24%3A00Michael

The embargo continues. Twelve hours a day on this book. I’d work less, but my boss is a jerk. Meanwhile, behold the power of good writing. (Jon says he thinks it’s Jack Handey.)

Homestar Runner!

22 August 2007

8930 CommentsHomestar+Runner%212007-08-22+17%3A09%3A00Michael

Beatles: Yeah, Yeah, YeahNewsbreaks: No, No, No If you don’t know Homestar Runner, you should. Here’s a favorite of mine.

Bush Vs. Zombies

21 August 2007

8920 CommentsBush+Vs.+Zombies2007-08-21+17%3A40%3A00Michael

Yes, still Beatling, but I won’t leave you hanging. Here’s a funny video sent to me by my friend Sam Pratt…

No Newsbreaks, New Dirk (and Steve!)

20 August 2007

8912 Comments2007-08-20+17%3A27%3A00Michael

I’m back to Beatling, so here’s a tremendously funny video by Dirk Voetberg and friends…

Newsbreaks for Friday (Princeton’s #1)

17 August 2007

8901 Comment2007-08-17+20%3A57%3A00Michael

For best viewing, allow the video to load completely. Audio version is here. Princeton has been awarded the top spot in the US News rankings of America’s finest colleges. That sound you hear is thousands of bowties being loosened in celebration. And that other sound you hear is thousands of “Future Princeton Alum” t-shirts being [...]

Newsbreaks 8.16.07 (Life as simulation)

16 August 2007

8880 Comments2007-08-16+16%3A30%3A00Michael

For best viewing, allow the video to load completely. Audio version is here. An Oxford professor named Nick Bostrom believes that it’s “almost certain” that what we experience as reality is merely a computer simulation, controlled by an advanced intelligence. It is also “almost certain” that this dude was at ComiCon last month. The ramifications [...]

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Archive | August, 2007

Newsbreaks 8.29.07 (2nd Anniversary of Katrina)

Newsbreaks 8.28.07 (Potty-training)

Newsbreaks 8.27.07 (Gonzales’ departure)

I’ll start again next week. In the meantime…

Happy Fun Ball

Homestar Runner!

Bush Vs. Zombies

No Newsbreaks, New Dirk (and Steve!)

Newsbreaks for Friday (Princeton’s #1)

Newsbreaks 8.16.07 (Life as simulation)

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