Where the Democrats and the Republicans stand on the extension of the payroll tax cut. [CNBC]
Why Microsoft will not be buying RIMM, the maker of Blackberry. [Forbes]
Who will be the next CEO of Ford Motor Company? [Fortune]
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Which “going green” home improvement projects are really worth your time and money? [latimes.com]
Scientists look to identify how animals can predict earthquakes. [bbc.co.uk]
Here are some of the top unique winter destinations in the world. [cnn.com]
A more in depth look at the “pizza as a vegetable” controversy. [latimes.com] The Eagles are bad. They lost last night versus the Seahawks and looked very poor throughout. Andy Reid has taken a lot of criticism in recent years, but I do not see how he retains his head coaching job after this season. For such a talented team to produce such a bad on-field product is more than disappointing. [ESPN] The Politics of Tech An Android app developer named Trevor Eckhart has offered what he believes to be conclusive proof that millions of smartphones are monitoring key presses and other information. If true, this is certainly a bombshell. [The Register] NBC Universal is certainly in favor of SOPA. [Techdirt] Elvis Costello to fans: my label is gouging you on my new box set; don’t buy it. Buy Louis Armstrong music instead, and download my stuff by “unconventional means.” [Elvis Costello] The smallest V12 engine in the world. Amazing! [YouTube] The NYPD is using a new piece of tech called the Panoscan to review crime scenes. Warning: some graphic crime scene images in the link. [NY Times] Here’s a cool story about a DSLR camera that was lost at sea for over a year until it was found washed up on a beach. The finder used Google+ to post recovered pictures and locate the original owner. [Engadget]
Newt Gingrich officially becomes the latest “Non-Romney.” [Washington Times] America’s spy agencies plan a more muted series of holiday parties due to the economy. [Washington Post] Suspicions are building around the group of stockbrokers who won the Connecticut Lottery. [CNBC]
In order to meet the needs of the world’s population, the global food system must reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. [Businessweek] Feeling the need to detox after your Thanksgiving binge? Here are some healthy ways to do so. [EmpowHer] One small step for beer, one giant leap for beerkind. Natty light is the first beer launched into space. [Huffington Post] Free-range. Cage-free. Organic. Natural. What do these labels on egg cartons really mean? [MSNBC] Reuters takes a cogent look at the policy enacted regarding Europe that allowed yesterday's strong bull market. Yesterday, the Down Jones Industrial Average had its best day since March of 2009, soaring by nearly 500 points. But why, exactly, did it happen then? Reuters is here to explain, with a straightforward Q&A regarding the moves made by central banks that allowed the surge. Long story short: they’re bracing us for impact by making it easier and less stigmatized to lend to European banks. [Reuters] The Politics of Laughter Pretend you’re a hacker, just like in the movies. [Hacker Typer] Well played, deadsleep. Well played. [screencap] Thoughtful Bear [picture] Ugly Flower [Popstrip] Glasses [Nuclear Delight] Cyanide and Happiness #2626 [Expolsm]
Is Siri – of iPhone 4 fame – pro life? The answer appears to be yes. [Gizmodo] Mozilla amps up its fight against anti-piracy and internet protection bills. [Washington Post] Cyber Monday, a shopping day truly invented for the internet, finally comes of age. [New York Times] School spirit varies from college to college, but several across the country are known for the intense devotion of the student body to their schools. [Online Colleges] In front of every roaring college crowd, there is a mascot in the school’s traditional costume. See here for a list of the best college mascots. [Bleacher Report] While some college mascots are a symbol around which the entire student body can rally, others do not serve the same inspirational role. Whether it’s an anteater, a “geoduck,” or an artichoke, these mascots do not always effectively intimidate the competition. [TopTenz] While some schools show their spirit through athletics, others do it through long standing traditions. Many of these traditions, however, are more than a little unusual. [Online Universities] |
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