I’d like to steal from Conor Friedersdorf and present my own “Best Journalism of 2009” awards. I’ll even use some of the same categories Conor does throughout his list. My list isn’t as worldly and scholarly as Conor’s, and mine incorporates a great deal of short-to-medium length blog posts along with the “traditional” news pieces....
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The best thing about this first day of 2010 is that I haven’t heard U2’s “New Year’s Day” even once. Thanks to all who made “Guest Blogger Month” a fun time in December. Kind thoughts and good vibes for a new decade go out to: The lovely and talented Ruth Waytz; Iced Borscht’s point man in Orange...
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From the spiraling love appendages of the Internet universe… Conrad a.k.a. Substitute offers some damn fine holiday advice The Westboro Baptist Church announces that God hates Lady Gaga Reason.com’s Michael Moynihan looks at the Year in Hyperbole Oregon ranks 40th among states in terms of religiosity Scott Stein channels Thomas Paine over at When Falls the Coliseum Phil Plait alerts...
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Had some fun taking pics tonight at the Grotto. Gorgeous place, even for us non-believers.
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I’ve been vaccinated. Big Pharma has my soul.
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2009: The Year That Eats People That’s what my friend Joe calls it, and from what I’ve seen this year, he’s not wrong. So much loss, so many people dead. So much change, and yet so much opportunity. I was calling it “The Year Everything Changes” until I met Joe about mid-way through it, when he told me...
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First let me say how honored and thrilled I am to be included in such a prestigious yet non-gastronomical event. Yes, I’m afraid no borscht will be served. At least not by me. That said, and by way of introduction, I’ll clue you in on my overall theme: that this is The Year Everything Changes — and summarize...
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IT’S A BORSCHT-IN! Welcome to the First Annual December Borscht-In, i.e. “Guest Blogger Month” at Iced Borscht & Other Delights. This is my first legitimate attempt at luring other writers into my little corner of Hell. I am humbled by the presence of these gifted scribes. I hope they will contribute more in the future, as they...
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My November Tweets A message I just found from a Web ring I applied to ages ago (denying me): “Your foul language is atrocious.” Why, as an atheist, do I find other atheists so repugnant? They all seem to enjoy Important Americans Michael Moore and Bill Maher. <biting, hateful sarcasm>People are awesome! Up with people!</biting, hateful sarcasm> Dead...
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Event: Richard Dawkins speaking at Portland State University (PSU), October 10, 2009 So…I made it down to the PSU Stott Center tonight, amazed to see hundreds of people waiting in line to hear Richard Dawkins read from his new book, THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. Note: I’ve never seen a crowd this size at a book...
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My FACEBOOK status updates for September 2009. For use as needed. Is Wisconsin embarking on a golden age of scum, vermin, sots and imbeciles? An Illinois blogger says yes! LINK Stan Lee’s tweets are endearing in a jokey and horrible Marvel Comics sort of way. EXCELSIOR, BITCHES! LINK Love it when a song appears in your dream...
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