Monthly Archive: October 2013

/// October 4, 2013

A Steam Machine in Every Home

Last year around this time I would have given anything to get my hands on a Steam Machine, but now that it’s becoming a reality, I’m struggling to remember why I was ever excited about it.

Will Truman

/// October 4, 2013

Linky Friday #42

Science: [S1] It reminds me of the Grunions invasion from Beverly Hillbillies, but Jellyfish are invading and it looks like it could be something serious. It seems weird to me that this could be...

Jaybird

/// October 3, 2013

Weekend!

I was promised a cold front.

Guest Authors

/// October 3, 2013

Radical Libertarianism is the Drug War’s Best Friend

Libertarians largely agree that the Drug Wars needs to end. Their latest Internet folk hero, however, might make ending those Wars that much harder.

Mike Schilling

/// October 3, 2013

Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask About the Shutdown, But Were Afraid to Know

The GOP’s real goal: “We’re not going to be disrespected,” conservative Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., added. “We have to get something out of this. And I don’t know what that even is.”

Mike Dwyer

/// October 2, 2013

20 Years Later

For a serial quitter, I never thought I would spend 20 years in the pursuit of anything, The story of how waterfowl hunting became a life’s passion.

Kazzy

/// October 2, 2013

A Question…

At the risk of receiving a public flogging during my next Whole Foods visit, I must ask… On the radio, I’ve heard many people talk about how they are going to save money now...

Rose Woodhouse

/// October 2, 2013

Sugar and the Real Reason for Cruz’s Opposition

Ted Cruz is worried about sugar addiction. Or rather, that Obamacare is like sugar addiction. He uses the metaphor over and over. Why? His point is this: once Obamacare is passed, Americans will get...

Vikram Bath

/// October 2, 2013

One Ideology to Rule them All

Vikram’s ideology has a soporific name and fields no viable candidates. Click to find out more!

Mike Schilling

/// October 2, 2013

Somniloquy!

The dreamers wake.

Glyph

/// October 1, 2013

Flashforward II!

More Boopin’ and Beepin’.

Kazzy

/// October 1, 2013

Quarter Pole Power Poll

Mark Sanchez might not be so happy when he sees this week’s rankings.

Ethan Gach

/// October 1, 2013

Impotence in the Age of Distraction

Franzen argues that modernity has left Americans mired in distraction, and critics help prove his point.

Kyle Cupp

/// October 1, 2013

Living by Faith, Dwelling in Doubt

I’m officially an author now. Today marks the release date of my book Living by Faith, Dwelling in Doubt, a reflective memoir about the uncertainty that came to rest at the heart of my...