“All he does is make scary noises about the deficit, with mood music, with organ music in the background about how ominous it is, and then propose a plan that would in fact increase the deficit.” — Paul Krugman distills GOP budget hero Rep. Paul Ryan’s essence into a long sentence.
(Source: tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com)
Shady lady, a set on Flickr.
Senate Ethics Committee now meeting. Kicked press and public out. Four state troopers guarding office. #transparency
— Aaron Gould Sheinin (@asheinin) May 2, 2012
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So proud of my dear friend @KellyRowland for being named @PeopleMag’s #MostBeautiful Woman!
— Black Larry King (@BlackLarryKing) April 25, 2012
Atlanta: Optimism, Open-wounds, Opportunity.
“Maybe the next time interim president Dioncounda Traoré goes to Ouagadougou, he should strap a dog to the roof of his car.” — Gregory Mann of Africa Is A Country on how to get the English-language press to provide decent coverage of the political situation in Mali.
For my money it doesn’t get any better than Donna Summer’s version of MacArthur Park. #kingsthings
— Black Larry King (@BlackLarryKing) April 16, 2012
(Source: twitter.com)
What still bothers us about “Titanic” the most.
We agree buzzfeed, we agree.
“The Atlanta Regional Commission predicts that by 2040, our population will grow to 8 million, up from 5 million today, and that by 2030, one out of five residents will be over the age of sixty. Editorializing for a minute, picture an Atlanta with even more congested roads and a bunch of old people behind the wheel. If that doesn’t convince you of the need for more mobility options, try cruising down the interstate in Miami.” — Elizabeth Florio of Atlanta magazine makes a compelling case for voting yes on July’s transportation sales tax referendum. Compelling and scary.
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Eleanor and Adelaide
Found near the Grand Marché in Niamey, Niger in 2010. I still haven’t played it.
“The neighborhood is a nightlife magnet for aspiring date rapists and the women who need their intoxicated validation.” — Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood, according to Creative Loafing’s new neighborhood guide.
So much more convenient than reservations-only smoothie bars.
