Google Chrome OS Undocumented Features
The buzz yesterday was that Google has plans to develop its mediocre Chrome browser into a mediocre operating system by next summer. Dave Rutledge speculates on some of its "undocumented features." Your family photos are accompanied by text ads for skin care and diet plans. Removes all Falun Gong references from your files. Every month, the hard drive is automatically defragged and investigated ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 9, 2009 07:57
The Onion on Star Trek
This "Onion News Network" parody report on fan reaction to the then-new "Star Trek" prequel movie came out in May but Timothy Sandefur's post was the first I'd seen it. "Yes it was exciting . . . but where was the heavyhanded message about tolerance, where was the stiff acting . . . I mean, it just didn't seem like a ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 9, 2009 07:05
OTB Latenight - r.e.m.
Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 8, 2009 21:30
Getting Even with United
Sons of Maxwell's Dave Carroll continues his quest to strike back at United Airlines for the great guitar breaking caper. Actually not a bad song. Some of their non-revenge videos are available at their YouTube channel.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 8, 2009 15:23
Bruno La Toya Jackson Scene Cut
He's dead and buried but Michael Jackson still dominates the news: The makers of the film "Bruno" have cut a scene featuring Michael Jackson's sister La Toya because of fears it was in poor taste following the singer's death, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. The scene in the spoof movie featuring British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen as an outrageous gay Austrian ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 8, 2009 15:02
Nicole Bobek Meth Dealer, Michael Jackson Still Dead
Taking a quick glance at YahooNews before shutting down for the evening, I see that the most popular searches are "Michael Jackson Memorial," "Michael Jackson Funeral," and "Nicole Bobek." I gathered from Twitter and other sources that the Michael Jackson funeral was a ridiculous circus, which is fitting in so many ways. But, what with Jackson having been dead several days ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 7, 2009 21:59
OTB Latenight - Ray Charles
Ray Charles on Johnny Cash's TV show putting his own soulful spin on "Ring of Fire":Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 6, 2009 21:30
Loose Tweets Sink Fleets
Apropos my weekend discussion of breaking news in the age of Twitter, Jason Kottke points to a set of "WWIII Propaganda Posters" by Brian Lane Winfield Moore spoofing their WWII predecessors.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 6, 2009 12:59
Abe Vigoda Still Alive
The list of major celebrities who have died in recent days is staggering. Ed McMahon. Farrah Fawcett. Michael Jackson. Billy Mays. Karl Malden. Steve McNair. Ironically, however, Abe Vigoda -- who was famously erroneously declared dead by People magazine way back in 1982 -- is still alive and kicking at 88.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 5, 2009 12:11
Failure of Breaking News Reporting?
Aaron Brazell argues that, with the advent of instant-reporting of rumor via Twitter and other social media, the mainstream press has fallen behind. He cites yesterday's Steve McNair murder, the false rumors that Jeff Goldblum had died, and Michael Jackson's death. He laments that, while the McNair news broke on two Nashville stations but "It was a long time (30 minutes ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 5, 2009 09:03
Steve McNair Killed in Tennessee
Steve McNair is dead: Former NFL MVP Steve McNair has been shot and killed. Titans owner Bud Adams confirmed the quarterback's death in a brief statement released Saturday. Adams called him "one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 4, 2009 17:31
OTB Latenight - Christina Aguilera
Independence Day Bonus Billy Idol:Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 4, 2009 16:30
Quote of the Day - Analogies Edition
Xrlq: Q: What’s the difference between a pit bull wearing lipstick and a hockey mom? A: A pit bull doesn’t quit. Ouch.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 4, 2009 11:53
OTB Latenight - Soundgarden
Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 2, 2009 21:26
Larry King Minutes
Hugh Hewitt has come up with a brilliant meme: "LKM" stands for Larry King Minutes --the number of broadcast minutes that Larry King would devote to your death if it occurred today. Michael Jackson has set a very high standard, swamping all other coverage from Larry's show and triggering hours and hours of extra programming from Larry. Conor Friedersdorf and Andrew Sullivan ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 2, 2009 14:51
