This is an annual YouTube contest where scientists film interpretive dances of their PhDs. Here’s my favorite of this year’s winners: View the rest here.
Entries from November 2008
November 30, 2008
You really should see “Slumdog Millionaire”
Admittedly, now seems an odd (although not necessarily inappropriate) time to urge someone to see a film based in Mumbai — especially one where the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a featured location. However, Slumdog Millionaire is one of the best films I’ve seen in ages (and the critics seem to overwhelmingly agree with me). Joe [...]
November 26, 2008
I may not be Oprah, but I’ve got a favorite thing
Overpriced, but I had a 30% off coupon… absolutely divine. If you can dig up a coupon (and maybe even if you can’t), treat yourself.
November 26, 2008
Pre-Thanksgiving Reading List!
Sorry, guys, work has been insane so I’ve been behind on my own reading. But I do think you’ll enjoy these: William F. Buckley on Thanksgiving with the Reagans (an excerpt from his new/last book) John Avlon on the Political Technology Gap — this is one of those things that I’ve been whispering/shouting (depending on [...]
November 26, 2008
I’m not sure how I feel about this one, but I get a kick out of the fact that it was proposed
The two councilman, Vincent M. Ignizio and James S. Oddo, both of Staten Island, called on Tuesday for the stadium to be renamed Citi/Taxpayer Field. The two men will soon be the only Republicans on the 51-member Council; the only other Republican, Anthony Como of Queens, was recently defeated in a special election. “Perhaps a [...]
November 26, 2008
Bill isn’t the only Clinton who likes cheeseburgers
So despite 40-degree temperatures and the fact that another indoors Shake Shack exists, Mike and I went to the original one so he could finally eat some humble pie a shackburger. How did the Shackburger do? Well, Mike admitted it was very good but still thinks Melon’s is better. Shake Shack wins for shakes (obvi) [...]
November 26, 2008
For Thanksgiving week only, I’m going to call Rahm Emanuel the pending Chief of Awesome
His (okay probably not his, but I’m willing to suspend reality for a chuckle) traced turkey: (Via Indecision2008)
November 26, 2008
Best. Passive Aggressive Note. Ever.
The “PS: Don’t touch my stuff” really puts it all over the edge… (Via Passive Aggressive Notes)
November 25, 2008
Do you remember the Nickelodeon cartoon “The Inside-Out Boy?”
This kid TOTALLY made me think of it. That’s his heart! Here’s a little reminder…
November 25, 2008
Seriously, I didn’t stand a chance at normalcy…
As further proof of my family’s nerdiness, here’s Unmarried Brother’s response to Married Brother’s summary of our internal gourmet/gourmand debate: For the record Howard aka [Married Brother], my attack was as flawless as Yamamoto’s original plan for the Pearl Harbor attack. Fortunately for me, I do not have to rely on a putz like Admiral [...]
November 25, 2008
I totally heart Ja’mie
Andy introduced me to Summer Heights High on HBO. It’s an Australian Strangers with Candy meets Waiting for Guffman. Ja’mie (the private school girl trying out public school) is totally my fave: And this is Mr. G:
November 24, 2008
“Girl I want to rock you like a cradle, you lick the nutmeg off my ladle”
The highlight of Stephen Colbert’s Christmas Special was by far John Legend’s “Nutmeg Song.”
November 24, 2008
Get your free Dr. Pepper!
It may seem to contradict an earlier post, but I wouldn’t want to deprive any of you of a freebie. Since Axl Rose got his act together, Dr. Pepper made good on their promise to provide free soda to everyone in the country. Register here, today. UPDATE: The link works, but the Dr. Pepper website [...]
November 24, 2008
Seriously terrible, terrible movie
Jesse’s post reminded me that I hadn’t told you all about the worst movie I’ve seen in a while: Quantum of Solace was miserable and, being frank, I was completely confused by the “story line.” I begged Evan to leave after 45 minutes, but he made me stay and I tried to sleep but the [...]
November 24, 2008
Email that made me happier than anything else in the world
From Mommy: Aunt [Redacted] reminds us that it may be quite warm (mid 70′s) in Houston at the end of the week and their pool is full–bring bathing suits and “summer” clothes. But also be prepared for cooler weather (check Houston temps before you pack.) xxoo, M. Yay!!!
November 24, 2008
I really don’t understand this one
Last night I was at work from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM and decided to try and get some dinner at 9:15 PM which, incidentally, proved more difficult than it should have for Times Square. I called Ted’s Montana Grill, which is located across the street from my office, because it was supposed to be [...]
November 24, 2008
I may cede all future vlogs to this kid
For his sake, I really hope this didn’t make the rounds at his school.
