Short Stuff from the Traveling Ph.D.

Vote!

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:37:54 -0500

Vote!

This looks like something my dog would do. dogshaming: Asking...

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:35:05 -0400

This looks like something my dog would do.

dogshaming:

Asking for forgiveness rather than permission….

academiccoachtaylor: Academic Counselor Tami has a suggestion...

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:33:21 -0400

academiccoachtaylor:

Academic Counselor Tami has a suggestion for you.

Due to overwhelming demand, we present Academic Coach Taylor’s counterpart in life, love and academic conquest: Academic Counselor Tami. Hope you enjoy.

elmadaeu: Your Flour, Egg and Milk Venn Diagram.

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:35:31 -0400

elmadaeu:

Your Flour, Egg and Milk Venn Diagram.

textsfromhillaryclinton: Original image by Diana Walker for...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:56:29 -0400

textsfromhillaryclinton:

Original image by Diana Walker for Time.

BP Deal Opens a New Phase, but Case Is Far From Closed

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:10:59 -0500

BP Deal Opens a New Phase, but Case Is Far From Closed:

The announcement late Friday of a proposed $7.8 billion deal in the BP civil trial is not the end of the case; the next steps in the process will take time, and the terms still must be approved by a judge.

motherjones: This is what the new gerrymandered Ohio district...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:27:10 -0400

motherjones:

This is what the new gerrymandered Ohio district centered on Columbus looks like. It’s a beaut.

Unlike Luis Gutierrez’ famous “earmuffs” district in Chicago, this district wasn’t drawn as a majority-minority district for Voting Rights Act compliance. (The VRA requires the creation of majority-minority districts.) It was drawn purely as a Democratic vote sink.

This is a great early example of what the GOP is going to be able to do now that the party has unprecedented control over redistricting in the wake of massive state-level victories in the 2010 elections. For more, check out this story.

WHY? Seriously, are people to lazy to read subtitles? The...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:26:15 -0400

WHY? Seriously, are people to lazy to read subtitles? The Swedish film was amazing.

npr:

The new, long trailer for David Fincher’s The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Oh WOW. Cannot wait! —Sarah

Best Customer Service Letter Ever.

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:51:16 -0400

Best Customer Service Letter Ever.

Robert Reich: Why S&P Has No Business Downgrading the U.S.

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:16:23 -0400

Robert Reich: Why S&P Has No Business Downgrading the U.S. :

robertreich:

Standard & Poor’s downgrade of America’s debt couldn’t come at a worse time. The result is likely to be higher borrowing costs for the government at all levels, and higher interest on your variable-rate mortgage, your auto loan, your credit card loans, and every other penny you borrow.

Why…

Just like a nature documentary … uhhh, sorta’.

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:20:56 -0400

Just like a nature documentary … uhhh, sorta’.

Pussy. The Energy Drink.

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:38:23 -0400

Pussy. The Energy Drink.:

File under: Seriously? WTF were they thinking?

Awesome … and so true!

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:29:51 -0400

Awesome … and so true!

Tea Party: Unreasonable much?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:26:59 -0400

Tea Party: Unreasonable much?

thenewrepublic: Who holds the debt, and who accumulated it? The...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:41:52 -0400

thenewrepublic:

Who holds the debt, and who accumulated it? The answer may surprise you… or it may not.

pantslessprogressive:

How the Debt Accumulated

felixsalmon: Why Americans want smaller government: they have...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:39:25 -0400

felixsalmon:

Why Americans want smaller government: they have no idea what the government is doing for them.

"Today in the Senate, I met with Senators Jon Kyl and Mark Kirk. The meeting is very useful because..."

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:07:26 -0400

““Today in the Senate, I met with Senators Jon Kyl and Mark Kirk. The meeting is very useful because it shows that the alternative to Barack Obama is a collapse of all the programs of cooperation with Russia. Today, I had the impression that I was transported in a time machine back several decades, and in front of me sat two monsters of the Cold War, who looked at me not through pupils, but targeting sights.””

- Russia’s ambassador to NATO is none too pleased with US conservatives. Wait till you see what one of those conservatives said in response. (via adamweinstein)

offbeats: You will never leave the house drunk again.

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:26:22 -0400

offbeats:

You will never leave the house drunk again.

The best part is the last line.

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:27:51 -0400

The best part is the last line.

What the fuck? Inspections after people got off a train? What...

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:40:14 -0400

What the fuck? Inspections after people got off a train? What has happened to this nation?

motherjones:

TSA Searches: Not just for the airport anymore!

A TSA program has conducted 8000 surprise searches of people getting on the subway, boarding ferries, or even driving their own car! And because TSA works with Immigration and Border Patrol, after being searched some people are asked about their immigration status and deported. Remember, this is for your own safety! Just don’t forget your papers.