Monthly Archives: August 2010

“Al Sharpton’s gonna bring his Black Panthers here and cause some kind of incident.”

Posted on 30 August, 2010 by

Ooooookay, then.  My favorite parts:

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Photo of the Day

Posted on 30 August, 2010 by

The Big Picture has published a collection of gorgeous Ramadan-related photos.  This one was taken on August 15, 2010 in Cairo (click to enlarge): Photo credit: REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

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All kinds of awesome.

Posted on 29 August, 2010 by

via Gothamist Check out Tots on Bots, created for infants with physical disabilities.  Scientists at Ithaca College designed the scooter using, of all things, a Wii balance board!

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Savior Complex much?

Posted on 28 August, 2010 by

Shudder.

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Review: Viva Vegan!

Posted on 27 August, 2010 by

Wonderful news everyone: Da Capo Press has been gracious enough to supply a copy of Viva Vegan! for a giveaway! Go here to enter. Cross-posted from my book blog. Terry Hope Romero, co-author of best-selling vegan cookbooks Veganomicon, Vegan Cupcakes … Continue reading →

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Asshole of the Day

Posted on 26 August, 2010 by

NY Gov. David Patterson, on moving Park 51: In the wake of the alleged hate crime against a New York City taxi driver, I must take this opportunity to remind New Yorkers that we cannot and will not allow bias … Continue reading →

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If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise

Posted on 25 August, 2010 by

Hey everyone!  In addition to blogging here and on my book blog, I’ve been invited to blog over at PostBourgie too!  Good times. My first post is up now: I recapped the second installment of Spike Lee’s documentary, If God … Continue reading →

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Gratuitous Michelle Rodriguez post

Posted on 20 August, 2010 by

Just because I have a crush on her, and I can’t wait for Machete, and George rocks: Favorite part (at 9:35): “If you don’t rip off your clothes in a flick, you know, they don’t know what to do with … Continue reading →

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Frito Bandito, circa 1967

Posted on 20 August, 2010 by

via Gustavo Arellano

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Judging a movie by its poster: The Expendables

Posted on 18 August, 2010 by

This weekend, the plan was to go see Eat, Pray, Love with my mom. Say what you will; I fully intend to see that movie.  Unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance to go. My mom had a rare day off … Continue reading →

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