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Mostly links from around the web, presented with quotes and commentary. Sometimes I write long-form pieces too.

Posted on 20111231

How the feds fueled the militarization of police

via Salon.com > News

The militarization of America’s metropolitan police forces was on full display in recent months as police from Los Angeles to … Read More >>

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Posted on 20111231

#LastTweet Says Goodbye In 140 Characters Or Less

via lalawag

The New York Times Magazine has released a new feature called #LastTweet, which catalogs the final Twitter messages of a… Read More >>

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Posted on 20111231

Occupations in winter

via Salon.com > News

Local occupations around the country are linking up through frequent, massive conference calls, tightening what is now an … Read More >>

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Posted on 20111231

Blendr Isn’t Grindr: Why We Still Don’t Have a Straight Hookup App

via GOOD

As a single lady with little time or inclination to go on traditional dates, I”ll admit it: I”ve long been … Read More >>

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Posted on 20111231

Would The New Proposed Calendar Make Time Rational?

via TAXI Daily News

John Hopkins University astronomer and former NASA astrophysicist Richard Conn Henry has collaborated with John Hopkins … Read More >>

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Posted on 20111231

Skype Gives New York City Free WiFi Over New Year

via TAXI Daily News

VoIP telephony service, Skype, has announced that New York City will be getting free WiFi over the New Year’s.

From midday … Read More >>

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Posted on 20111231

A Quick Look at Logo Redesigns in 2011

via TAXI Daily News

In the spirit of the new year, What’s Outt has put together a collection of notable logos that went under the knife in 2011. … Read More >>

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Posted on 20111231

Honest Logos Return to Tell The Truth

via TAXI Daily News

Viktor Hertz has returned to bring new meanings to iconic logos of popular brands. Within his satirical remakes, Hertz … Read More >>

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Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk Sent Out A Bunch Of Weird Tweets Last Night

via SAI

Elon Musk sent out a bunch of weird tweets last night about Catherine the Great, empress of Russia in the 18th century, … Read More >>

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Posted on 20111231

The People Involved In The HP Drama Versus The Actors In Mad Men (HPQ)

via SAI

A reader sent this to us. Frankly, we’re not sure what it means, if anything, but it’s pretty funny and the side by side … Read More >>

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