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New shoes! Picked them up yesterday while the weather wasn't too bad. Metzler Z6's that were on an incredible sale. Probably because the Z6's are being replaced by the Z8's and they're cleaning out inventory. This photo is after the bike was rolled out of the garage, but before I had even put 100ft on the new rubber. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2004/01/article/metzeler-z6-tires-review/ In the past I've loved Pirelli Stradas, which were replaced by the Angels (which I'm coming off of and not a fan of) so I'm hoping for good results with the Z6's: http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=b19e6413844ad94af22abd916b71b52f;topic=14464.0 (Please disregard the dirty bike)

The irony here is he voted in favor of a law that made domestic abuse punishments even more harsh. Now, he's been arrested for domestic abuse. https://www.yahoo.com/news/children-scream-just-stop-911-call-lawmakers-home-210426134.html

If ever there was a headline designed to inflame the ignoratti, those who have spent eight years referring to Obamao or any of the dozen silly names the Right has come up with to label President Obama a dictator, then the Washington Examiner has found it. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-i-wont-leave-on-jan-20/article/2610644

If you've ever thought about trying out #Linux and wondered if you had access to quality applications that would make the transition seamless, then I have a URL for you. Granted, a lot of these are web-based, so accessible from any operating system. http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/linux-survival-guide-these-21-applications-let-you-move-easily-between-linux-and-windows/?loc=newsletter_small_thumb&ftag=TRE5575fdc&bhid=23175765561617827973660638144778&_utm_source=1-2-2

Ha! This is hilarious. Mostly safe for work. #Alexa https://youtu.be/r5p0gqCIEa8

Fixed it. Originally shared by ****

A perfect example of "see something, say something." Mexican-American Uber driver, Keith Avila, calls police when he realizes his fare is trafficking a 16 year old girl. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/uber-driver-saves-16-year-old-girl-sex-trafficking-n701241

Trump will probably call this BS as well. https://news.google.com/news/amp?caurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdailydot.relaymedia.com%2Famp%2Flayer8%2Ffbi-dhs-russia-election-hack-full-report%2F#a-038fae47-bacd-4af6-9e20-80079af13117

For one, I'm glad our skies aren't cluttered with drones. And yet, on the other hand, not being able to see the world from a bird's perspective is disappointing. Originally shared by Screw Muggz In 2013, when the first consumer drones began arriving on the market, photographer Amos Chapple knew he needed one. After purchasing a drone, he traveled the world photographing famous landmarks — before some governments had time to roll out regulations on drone use. "There was a window of about 18 months where it was possible to fly these things anywhere and people were excited to see it. I'm glad I made use of that time," Chapple says. Now, with drone use illegal in many of these locations, his collection of beautiful drone images are some of the only aerial photos of their kind.  http://www.businessinsider.com/illegal-drone-photos-around-the-world-2016-12

I have no witty comments to make. https://youtu.be/GtWcmYhz9tE

2016: The Movie It's scarier than you think. Originally shared by James Scott Jr EASILY THE SCARIEST MOVIE EVER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z04M6NhkIKk&feature=player_embedded

This a great piece that sums up some thoughts I'd been circling around, as well. #TrumpNation via Kevin Guertin​ http://www.politics.co.uk/comment-analysis/2016/12/29/can-you-call-trump-voters-idiots

#StanLee seems ready to beat #2016. #Spider-Man #IronMan #CaptainAmerica #MarvelComics #TheAvengers http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/stan-lee-turns-94-his-best-cameos-in-marvel-films-iron-man-guardians-deadpool-doctor-strange-a7498496.html

If your in southern California and have the space in your home for a "bad girl," Brandy just might fit the bill. It seems her former family are a load of asshats and she could use some love. Originally shared by HeyJude People are such jerks! https://petrescuereport.com/2016/13-year-old-brandy-surrendered-bad-girl/

What an amazing photo. Everyone should take a look. #CarrieandDebbie Originally shared by John Hardy Carrie watching Debbie.

If there's anything in this world that can break your heart it's watching your daughter die. Originally shared by annie bodnar wow.. R.I.P. Debbie Reynolds, star of 1952 classic ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and mother of actress Carrie Fisher, dies at 84, son says Reynolds, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars of the 1950s and ’60s, was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency in Los Angeles one day after her 60-year-old daughter died. Reynolds starred opposite Gene Kelly in “Singin’ in the Rain” and was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the musical “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” This is a developing story. It will be updated. http://wpo.st/ThsO2

Wasn't there an episode here in the states similar to this recently...? Ah, no, it was a man who punched a kangaroo to save his dog in Australia. What we do for our animals. via Adrian Parsons​ Originally shared by The Globe and Mail Alberta man punches cougar in head to save dog during attack near Tim Hortons: Sasha the dog suffered two large cuts on her chest, four puncture wounds on her neck and other cuts and scrapes http://bit.ly/2iFsGAa

I would never advocate for someone's death, but is George Zimmerman really a person? #TrayvonMartin Originally shared by Chris Fink #justsayin #2016deathrace source: https://twitter.com/chrisalexander_/status/813511448483794945

I'm not a scientist so can't speak to this at all but it is very interesting. Originally shared by Brian Harrod SCARY NEWS: "Randy kept thinking back to the moment everything changed. He had been the skinniest kid among his friends. And then he got cut by that chicken" https://www.wired.com/2016/12/mysterious-virus-cause-obesity/ https://www.wired.com/2016/12/mysterious-virus-cause-obesity

I don't think anyone who has been paying attention doesn't already know we've been warned. Our best response is to remain vigilant and fight any policies with everything within our power. http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/youve-been-warned-1790553942

I really thought the Leia Organa character would be killed off in Episode 8 just as Han Solo was killed off in 7, as Disney sought to distance itself from the OT as quickly as possible. But, according to this article, Carrie Fisher was slated to return for at least one more installment. http://fortune.com/2016/12/27/disney-star-wars-carrie-fisher/

Oh, that email wasn't supposed to be public? I think Hillary Clinton might have something to say about that, too. https://www.google.com/amp/m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58629a35e4b0d9a5945920ff/amp

If you haven't heard by now, then your head's been stuck in the sand. #CarrieFisher, #StarWars' Leia Organa Solo, died from a heart condition. As the world remembers her for her role in that galaxy far far away, we sometimes forget she was also an author, a speaker and, apparently, a script doctor: https://www.google.com/amp/www.nydailynews.com/amp/entertainment/movies/carrie-fisher-secretly-hollywood-best-script-doctors-article-1.2925689 https://twitter.com/mccrabb_will/status/812770891645861888?s=09

I call Trump names all the time. None of his fans ever threaten me. Is it because I can actually defend myself, unlike a 66 year old professor? https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/12/27/a-professor-called-trumps-election-an-act-of-terrorism-then-she-became-the-victim-of-terror/?utm_term=.d31a86c41a7b

When your connected devices could help convict you of murder ... Okay, maybe not you - you would never commit murder - but others do and our 'always on' technology might be a police informant, after the fact. https://www.engadget.com/2016/12/27/amazon-echo-audio-data-murder-case/

Looks like 2016 has claimed another. #CarrieFisher #StarWars http://www.9news.com/mb/news/carrie-fisher-dies-at-age-60/379196569

Did you know YouTube is littered with short films? I'm partial to the horror ones, myself. This one, though ... This one made me laugh so hard. People in the comments section seemed to deviate between confusion and anger. https://youtu.be/46BhPSCvnAI

I think I saw Cloak and Dagger once. It was horrible, but this article does have an interesting theory. Could C&D be a prequel to Fight Club ? Originally shared by **** Makes sense! http://www.cracked.com/blog/the-first-half-fight-club-was-in-movie-you-never-saw/

I'm not entirely sure a new puppy is the best gift for a family already struggling. Originally shared by Washington Post http://wapo.st/2ik2o35

So many things wrong with this story, from the woman who won't acknowledge her son to the strict culture she was raised in that made her pregnancy a taboo so deep she dumped her baby in a dumpster behind a gas station. But there are food things, too. From the young man who followed the weird noise to the cops who rushed the baby to the hospital. Just earlier today I read an article about "Uncle Tim," a former EMS tech, who advocated across the country for safe places to drop off unwanted children because he was being torn apart from calls where dead or dying infants were involved. Found it: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/12/24/tragedy-drives-man-to-give-haven-to-thousands-babies.html Even though I'm pro-choice, if you have an unwanted child, there are options much safer for everyone than dumping your child in a trash can. http://nypost.com/2016/12/25/left-in-trash-as-a-newborn-man-reunites-with-trio-that-saved-him/

I just read Amazon had something like 10x the online sales as it's nearest competitor. ( https://plus.google.com/+BudGibson/posts/Dzecw7aHcBy ) And we all know Amazon loves its boxes. They use big boxes to ship small things, two boxes when one will do and sometimes they ship boxes of boxes, because: Amazon. Now they're trying to put those boxes to good use. Finally. Originally shared by Brandy Ellis FYI https://www.marketplace.org/2016/12/23/business/how-put-those-amazon-boxes-good-use-after-christmas

For those of you who already hate 2016 ... #GeorgeMichael http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/12/25/british-singer-george-michael-has-died/95842954/

Want to learn more about street photography? Originally shared by Eric Kim Dear friends, “How to Shoot Street Photography” is a new free ebook which will give you all the information how to start shooting street photography. http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2016/12/25/free-ebook-pdf-epub-street-photography-by-eric-kim/

#Doh! http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/christmas-carol-service-mixup-accidentally-publishes-rap-song-hail-mary-tupac-columbo-sri-lanka-a7494956.html

What's happening to the Great American experiment? Originally shared by David Brin Evonomics chose my essay as ideal to cap off a tumultuous year, and to welcome one that might be much better. That is, if we choose to remember where all our good stuff came from. It came from a civilization that (once) encouraged negotiation based on facts. One that benefited from educating millions. One that developed the fantastic tool known as science. http://evonomics.com/david-brin-ultimate-answer-government-useless/ http://evonomics.com/david-brin-ultimate-answer-government-useless

Poor puppy! Listen, folks. If you can't keep your dog, or take him/her with you, find a rescue group. A simple Google search and you can easily find rescue groups near you. https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/waited-dog-dumped-curb-discarded-192250446.html

Sen. Jeff Sessions doesn't believe the government should have to prove itself beyond a reasonable doubt before taking your possessions. But hey, that's good old fashioned Republican "small government" for ya. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-very-bad-reason-jeff-sessions-is-very-unhappy/2016/12/23/213a3cb8-c86d-11e6-bf4b-2c064d32a4bf_story.html?utm_term=.2b852a5efd59

Season's Greetings, #StarWars style. https://plus.google.com/+RobertAndersenMightyTallDude/posts/NdPuXrbLAAw

Lone lunatic or the culmination of Right wing hysteria? Is there a difference? https://newrepublic.com/article/138950/making-american-terrorist-robert-dear-planned-parenthood

Do you ever drink and drive? Coffee, I mean, not alcohol. Turns out, an overzealous police department, when it couldn't find any other charges to bring, decided to charge a driver with being on drugs caffeine. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/dec/24/california-dui-caffeine-lawsuit-solano-county

Not a bad price if you're looking for one of these. #GearS http://electronics.woot.com/offers/samsung-galaxy-gear-s-smartwatch-for-t-mobile-sd-1?utm_source=wootappatlanta&utm_medium=share

Do something different this year: celebrate the holiday Finnish style. via Jaana Nyström​ Originally shared by Finland Explorer Christmas in Finland As everyone knows, Santa Claus comes from Finland. His home is on the fell Korvatunturi (“Ear Fell”) on the Russo-Finnish border. Being the chosen people of the Santa, it is obivious that Finns know best how to celebrate Christmas. Therefore I have compiled you an overview of some of the most essential Finnish Christmas traditions. As everywhere, the buildup for Christmas starts early, and this is of course reflected in the media. After the press is done with discussing the dresses worn at the President’s independence day ball (December 6th), by tradition the news is mostly about: • whether there will be snow on Christmas or not • how you absolutely must not put the grease left over from cooking your Christmas ham into the toilet, as it will clog the sewers and feed the rats • police reminding you about burglars, heavy traffic on the day...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step . If we believe the fifty states are a proving ground of various ideas before they're tried out at the national level, then we can mark North Carolina down as a failed experiment in democracy. http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article122593759.html

But can it run on a Chromebook that has Android App functionality? http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/12/22/voice-access-2-0-beta-adds-voice-commands-to-toggle-the-keyboard-and-new-behavior-settings-apk-download/

I don't know about you, but I can't hear anything when I'm on my bike, especially conversational tones. I'm not sure I'd like a "smart" bike anyway. Kind of seems like it would take the adventure out of riding. #Kawasaki #iot https://youtu.be/hHFxNhWNhp0

Guess what, guys? You might be boring: Women also reported making noise to relieve boredom, fatigue and pain/discomfort during sex. http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/13/health/women-moan-sex/?iid=ob_mobile_article_footer_expansion

Going to church this Sunday? Does a threat of terrorist attacks by Daesh affect your decision? The church down the street from me has their marquee stating no services on December 25. I don't know if this decision is related or the pastor knows no one's going to celebrate Jesus' birthday at church so he's not opening for business. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/12/22/islamic-state-urges-attacks-us-churches-during-holidays/95746982/

Ha ha ha! This video reminds me of when my friend's 10 year old daughter was listening to Picture by Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock and I asked her if she knew what the song was really about. Hint: not a couple remaining faithful to each other. https://youtu.be/rKFx0MMqb48 https://youtu.be/fKiiKJhfLGg

Another box that won't arrive until well after Sunday. This time I'm blaming the delay on #Trump.

Looks like #DonaldTrump is having problems being supported by, well, anyone. His ego probably can't handle that. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/12/22/donald-trump-struggling-to-secure-talent-to-perform-at-inauguration.html

What does a bad cop look like? Well, for starters, he looks like this jackass. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/dec/22/texas-mother-daughter-arrest-fort-worth-jacqueline-craig

Much of these last ditch efforts by President Obama are too little, too late in my opinion. He should have spent, at least, his second term dismantling Bush era civil rights and Constitutional abrasions. Instead he took a soft approach with some of the programs and used many more of them. http://www.vox.com/2016/12/22/14053190/obama-nseers-trump-muslim

I've been telling people this for years, decades even. Many people, and they tend to be on the liberal side, seem to go out of their way to find some sort of insult or breach of PC protocol to be owned about. I've been blocked and was even told my name was passed around in certain circles to be preemptively blocked because I, white male, dated to enter a discussion about feminism of race relations with a differing opinion. We more open minded people tend to hold it against the Right when they stick their heads in the sand by not straying from their alternative news sources and yet the Left of just as complicit in creating their own echo chambers. http://reverbpress.com/politics/obama-liberals-needed-to-hear/?_utm_source=1-2-2

What the hellz is wrong with people? http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/12/21/prison-phone-call-alerts-authorities-to-3-year-old-in-bug-infested-box.html?refresh=true

This could be interesting for that business who isn't quite sure of they can give up a traditional desktop computer for the ease of a Chromebook. Granted, YMMV depending on which programs for trying to run. http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/12/21/exagear-runs-windows-programs-android-devices-chromebooks-play-store/

Remember a couple of weeks ago when that one video went around with a girl who was making racial slur at the store's staff? This is sort of like that. #TrumpNation http://www.rawstory.com/2016/12/go-back-wherever-the-fck-you-come-from-racist-kentucky-woman-goes-on-tirade-at-hispanic-shoppers/?_utm_source=1-2-2

Ha! That's awesome. One sheep and one border collie is all it would have taken. :) Originally shared by Chris Kim A Powered by solar energy and mounted to the backs of sheep, 360-degree cameras are mapping out the Faroe Islands for Google Street View. Since Google was initially reluctant to send cars to the archipelago, locals took it upon themselves to get their own interactive images out into the world, raising awareness of the region’s uniquely beautiful landscapes. In the end, they not only attracted Google’s interest but managed to spawn a creative DIY approach to mapping rugged environments. This endeavor and an associated petition eventually did get Google’s attention, but by the time they showed up with vehicles the self-mapping system was well underway with sheep, bikers, backpackers, ships and even a wheelbarrow playing parts. Ultimately, folks from the Faroe Islands have made it a bit of an interactive game — anyone who wants to can come borrow a camera and start mapping...

I didn't even know this was a thing. Doesn't #IKEA keep security cameras and/or custodial staff? http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38390497

Just dropped off a box at UPS destined for my brother's house. Sadly, it won't arrive before the end of the week and all things considered, I still think shipping cost more than the contents.

I don't normally share Jan Wildeboer​'s content because I find him to be an ass, but this is quite humorous. Originally shared by Jan Wildeboer ‪Soon in an #Apple store close to you. #iPiercings for #Airpods ;-)‬ (Source: https://twitter.com/amotion/status/811393816108400641 )

How to survive a #Trump presidency, a guide based off experiences by the people of North Carolina. https://medium.com/@kaarenhaldeman/ten-pro-tips-on-how-to-survive-the-next-presidency-from-the-people-of-north-carolina-f6bb51c70624#.xrsk376i5

This was actually kind of funny. #TrumpNation https://youtu.be/js37iROI7Xw

President Obama recognizes the Atheist/Humanist group as a protected group. This is good news for #atheists and #humanists everywhere. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2016/12/obama-signs-new-law-giving-protection-atheists/

Do you believe in magic? What about prophecy? http://theweek.com/speedreads/668384/ancient-vial-miracle-blood-failed-liquefy-thats-bad-omen-2017

I think I prefer President Obama's method. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2016/12/ankara-berlin-trump-obama/511202/

Well, that's a damn shame. This year I received a Lyve Home (2TB) for my birthday and less that six months later Seagate announces the shuttering of the Lyve system. I'd hoped to turn the Lyve box into some sort of media center using Plex or some other media server software, but sadly, it doesn't look like that's going to happen. Being able to use it's touch screen would have been cool, though. https://www.quora.com/Did-anybody-try-to-re-purpose-the-Lyve-hardware-Lyve-Home-Lyve-Studio-by-installing-any-open-source-operating-system-on-them

Nightmares, I tell you. Nightmares. http://gizmodo.com/this-deep-sea-fisherman-posts-his-discoveries-on-twitte-1790323479

Good. http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/20/obama-expected-to-invoke-1953-law-to-block-offshore-drilling.html

I hear there's a market for this sort of reality YouTube channel. http://www.woot.com/offers/toothbrush-mini-camera?utm_source=wootappatlanta&utm_medium=share

Nooooooo!!! Originally shared by Shady Caucasian

I'll admit, for a fan film this looks pretty good. You can tell a lot of effort went into the special effects. It would have been nice to see Bender say his "bite my shiny metal ass" catchphrase, though. http://nerdist.com/live-action-futurama-fan-film-is-intriguing-and-way-too-realistic/?_utm_source=1-2-2

I almost get it: the Pentagon had a trial program designed to detect a specific thing. That program failed to bear fruit. However, other fruits were detected meaning the program should continue, but the money to pay for it was earmarked and can't be spent elsewhere. I mean, I get it: government spending is usually legislatured, or earmarked, for specific purposes. Let's just hope that the Pentagon finds the money elsewhere to continue this research. Originally shared by Brian Harrod MEDICAL NEWS: You're the Pentagon, and you've commissioned a new "blast gauge" that you hope will help detect soldiers' brain injuries caused by nearby explosions. Except, it's actually detecting brain injuries caused by soldiers firing their own weapons. What do you do? http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/12/20/506146595/pentagon-shelves-blast-gauges-meant-to-detect-battlefield-brain-injuries http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/12/20/506146595/pentagon...

So, that happened. Or not. We really can't know what's going on in his pants. Maybe he's petting his hamster, has some sort of penile implants that needs massaging or is merely scratching at an STD? But who knows, maybe he was masturbating. http://deadspin.com/security-guard-appears-to-be-masturbating-near-cheerlea-1790317271

Is Apple failing to address the needs of their fanbase in an effort to push forth a design-first product? I mean, Apple hasn't released anything truly new or innovative since Steve Jobs died and while the tortoise did indeed beat the hair, in electronics you have to adapt or die a lot more quickly than many other industries. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-20/how-apple-alienated-mac-loyalists

Richard Painter, a former George W. Bush White House ethics lawyer, said Gingrich was off on his reading of the Constitution. “If the pardon power allows that, the pardon power allows the president to become a dictator, and even Richard Nixon had the decency to wait for his successor to hand out the pardon that he received for his illegal conduct,” Painter said. “We’re going down a very, very treacherous path if we go with what Speaker Gingrich is saying, what he is suggesting.” When GWB's ethics lawyer calls something unethical you need to pay attention. http://politi.co/2hBf1Jc

#DonaldTrump is going to eschew the Secret Service for private security. Let that sink in: he's going to refuse an agency that was created to do nothing more than protect the president (although, it's scope of work has expanded since then) and let a private security firm take it's place. The very last bulwark against a tyrant are guards that are loyal to the state and not the man. I"m not saying anything will go wrong here or that there's some nefarious plan in the back of Trump's head, but putting the Secret Service on the back burner in favor of "more loyal" troops is yet another in a long line of bad signs. The question is: will Congress refuse to allot money for a private security firm or will they agree to expense even though the Secret Service is already funded? http://www.politico.com/story/2016/12/donald-trump-security-force-232797

And what food we learn here? Cats have rightly earned the adjective "scaredy" and dogs are drone hunters. https://youtu.be/hyElOnfTEbM

What does a drought reveal? https://youtu.be/0zsxbSyZ1pg

WWI started with an assassination, too. I'm not saying this will result in a global war, but with the Middle East already in turmoil and Russia already in Syria, this gives the Russian state a larger excuse to be more aggressive in the region. Maybe, hopefully, any contentions that arise from this assassination will be resolved diplomatically. And yet, with Trump's blind adherence to Putin's party line, I fear whatever happens the US will be drawn into it http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/world/europe/russia-ambassador-shot-ankara-turkey.html?referer=https://www.google.com/

So incredibly creepy. I mean, the art looks as though it came straight off the page and then she moves ... Except for #Thanos. That one's just creepy. #Marvel #DC #Spider-Man #Deadpool #XMen https://youtu.be/GvPjA2xz34w

Well, that's a damn shame. I'd be interested in learning what actually happened. Did he truly go AWOL and get stuck or was it foul play? On a side note: don't read the FB comments, they don't make sense. https://www.armytimes.com/articles/remains-of-missing-fort-bliss-soldier-found-in-arizona-coal-chute

Apps to change your life! Or help you save a buck. Whatever. Quik might be the o my one I give a try to for the moment as I have no need for the others. Maybe Opera too, but I've already uses PhotoScan and don't travel enough to use Google Trips. Hardbound seems like it'll take away the fun of reading. Kind of like Twitter or Pinterest. https://www.fastcompany.com/3066678/tech-forecast/the-10-best-free-apps-of-2016

That has to be terrifying for the father (and also eerily similar to what happened to Sam Winchester). But, I have to say, I believe this Cohen's statement. Of the police can prove blood alcohol level, that is. It's a shame but mistakes do happen. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/12/18/a-dad-was-awakened-by-his-toddlers-crying-he-found-a-stranger-holding-her-in-the-living-room/?utm_term=.b77443084f22

This might well be the dumbest thing I see all day and I read political news. Is Joe Wilcox​​ really trying to claim that a smartphone, any smartphone , is more productive than a laptop? Quick! Someone, anyone, how many words per minute can you type on an iPhone? Joe claims kids are more used to touch screens, but conveniently forgets that Chromebooks come in touchscreen format. And then there's the nearly $1000 pricetag for the next iPhone, whose technology will still be a few years behind Android, vs. the couple hundred dollars for a top of the line Chromebook. He also conveniently forgets that Chromebooks beat iPad market share in education a few years ago and no one but Apple has cried over it.  http://betanews.com/2016/12/17/iphone-should-replace-chromebook-in-the-classroom/

Saddam had actually believed 9/11 would bring Iraq and America closer because Washington would need his secular government to help fight fundamentalism. How woefully wrong he had been. History will recall George W Bush as a failed president, a man who ignored reality to fit his narrow minded beliefs. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4044216/CIA-agent-grilled-Saddam-Hussein-says-thought-knew-man-WRONG.html

Aww.... The pretty privileged girl had to suffer through the same indignities as the 99%ers. Her complaints about the TSA's actions are the same complaints the rest of us have registered for 15 years now. But she has a voice! , one might say. And sure, she does; not all of us can write opinion pieces on CNN​​. And some nice PR person from the TSA will call her up or send her an email letting her know they'll "look into it" and nothing will change. Perfectly innocent people will continue to be singled out and humiliated by "security agents" to protect us from the random pair of tweezers and the occasional nail file. http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/16/opinions/tsa-invasive-pat-down-rye/

While a #Trump presidency should scare us all, it's important to remember how to laugh once in a while. The rest of the world is laughing too.  http://qz.com/865637/watch-how-the-world-makes-fun-of-donald-trump-in-funny-and-sometimes-weird-satire/

Awesome. Way to go #firefighters! #dogs Originally shared by WSVN-TV STRIKE A PAWS: It was a fun day for the Miami-Dade firefighters who took part in a photo shoot aimed at helping find "fur-ever" homes for some abandoned dogs. http://wsvn.com/news/local/homestead-firefighters-pose-with-abandoned-dogs-for-calendar/

Can your new Samsung/Apple/Pixel/HTC defend itself from an old school stalwart? #Nokias were once thought to be indestructible and it looks like our opinions weren't wrong. Granted, nothing is truly indestructible, but our modern devices are definitely less durable than earlier devices. https://youtu.be/f_QAN0H82gM

It was cold last night. Super cold. We need to be glad the child isn't dead. http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/17/toddler-hypothermia-frostbite-night-parked-car/

I really thought there would be more in Colorado Springs. https://www.splcenter.org/hate-map

Sometimes we forget about the people involved and the frustrations that can ensue when people just want to get their jobs done and some lawyer (accountant, bored ops manager, SGT) wants to gum up the works. #TrumpNation Originally shared by Abraham Williams “What I saw at the Michigan recount” https://medium.com/@nick_sharp/what-i-saw-at-the-michigan-recount-7c46fdc87243

It's #caturday, right? http://www.cbsnews.com/news/library-cat-outlasts-councilman-that-wanted-him-gone/

Great opinion piece by a conservative radio talk show host who's quitting the game now that the intolerance he sowed for decades is taking root. Originally shared by Meg Tufano +Charlie Sykes Please keep writing about this in Social Media. It is especially important that students who are unaware that they were being played by their prejudices to think truth lay there: truth always requires self discipline. Always. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/15/opinion/sunday/charlie-sykes-on-where-the-right-went-wrong.html?mwrsm=GooglePlus

#DonaldTrump now actively defending Russia's actions in influencing our election. They did us a favor , he says. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5853ffaee4b0b3ddfd8c272f

The good news is the media will have to actually pretend to be journalists for the next few years. How so, you ask? For a long time the media has merely repackaged official statements and press releases, calling them news . Now, while dealing with the #Trump administration's reality handicap, they'll have to research, verify and report each and every statement coming from the White House and Congress. Originally shared by Christopher Carr I missed this story. Absolute wingnut Monica Crowley -- another fucking clown in Herr Drumpf's clown car: http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/12/donald-trump-monica-crowley-barack-obama

Seems Snowden wasn't wrong when he told officials that the NSA retaliated against whistleblowers. Originally shared by iquanyin surprise! http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/12/15/nsa-inspector-who-criticized-snowden-not-using-official-channels-found-guilty?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=google_plus&utm_source=socialnetwork

This is what happens when the #GOP doesn't get it's way. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/north-carolina-gov-pat-mccrory-signs-bill-limiting-democratic-successor-n697101

The only one of these I've heard of is The Intercept. Therefore, I haven't vetted 9 of them. YMMV http://pontiactribune.com/2015/02/10-news-outlets-corporate-media-doesnt-want-you-to-follow/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=google_plus&utm_source=socialnetwork

Is #Trump going to attack the FBI now, too? How about the DNI? https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/fbi-backs-cia-view-that-russia-intervened-to-help-trump-win-election/2016/12/16/05b42c0e-c3bf-11e6-9a51-cd56ea1c2bb7_story.html?postshare=9351481916341770&tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.0162d0a7fa7c

#RogueOne I'm at one of those theaters where you purchase your exact seat. Only seat available was in the front row so I asked the cashier if I could get a discount for such a lousy location. She said she could ring me up as a child. WooHoo! I saved $1.50!

So, apparently there is a Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame. Who knew? http://www.notinhalloffame.com/fictitious-athlete-hall-of-fame