Monday Afternoon Links

It’s been a good day, people.  Let’s see what’s going on in the world…

The Hair and Zoolander do a little dance at their first joint presser. Both note the differences in policies and vow to work through them.  Huh, almost sounds like what responsible adults do when they interact in the real world.

Sure, its gratuitous. But it's still topical!
Emily Ratajkowski, brave defender of Melania’s honor

The New York Times has reprimanded a reporter for calling Melania Trump a hooker at a New York fashion week event over the weekend.  They won’t say who the reporter is although Emily Ratajkowski made the comments public.

Somebody other than CNN and Alex Jones is about to seriously cash in on fake news.

The LA Metro is hemorrhaging ridership and the LA Times wants to know how to reverse it.

Like father like son in a very bad way.  Jerry Sandusky, of Penn State child rape notoriety, has a son that was arrested for…you guessed it.

Comments

40 responses to “Monday Afternoon Links”

  1. DEG

    Like father like son in a very bad way. Jerry Sandusky, of Penn State child rape notoriety, has a son that was arrested for…you guessed it.

    Sandusky’s sons are adopted.

  2. Mad Scientist

    I’ll be in my bunk

  3. DEG

    Dammit, I thought I used italics. Let me try that again. Like father like son in a very bad way

  4. DEG

    Maybe this will work?

  5. Brett L

    Ruin your brain with an Ivy League education

  6. DEG

    Somebody other than CNN and Alex Jones is about to seriously cash in on fake news.

    I am kicking myself for not thinking of that first. Dammit. I always miss these opportunities.

  7. Brett L

    You might be a terrorist if…

  8. DEG

    You buried the lede on the Sandusky story:

    The state Corrections Department said that because of the charges, Jeffrey Sandusky was suspended without pay Monday from his job as a corrections officer at Rockview State Prison, near State College. He had been hired in August 2015.

  9. Tundra

    I’ll be in my bunk

    I really hope you are talking about the fetching Ms. Ratajkowski, because it looks like you are responding to Foghorn’s comment.

    This is why we need threaded comments! For the Wankel lovers!

  10. DEG

    You might be a terrorist if…

    I see no potential for abuse. None what-so-ever. No sirree.

  11. Suthenboy

    ” Jerry Sandusky, of Penn State child rape notoriety, has a son that was arrested for…you guessed it.”

    Which tells me Sandusky probably didn’t shower alone at home. This is really sad.

  12. Ruin your brain with an Ivy League education.

    The Ethics of Eating
    Cornell University via edX

    To Serve Man?

  13. Gojira

    I can’t post anything fancy from my phone, but I’m commenting for moral support.

    So, you know, carry on.

  14. Tundra

    Ruin your brain with an Ivy League education

    Lol. I signed up for the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency class at Princeton.

    So, thanks!

  15. DEG

    Here’s something fun. You stay classy, Florida.

    She looks proud of herself.

  16. For the Wankel lovers!

    *wipes away tear*

    And our first, organically grown, Glibertarian meme is born!

  17. I signed up for the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency class at Princeton.

    MEh. We ran a couple of Antminers for a couple of years, 24/7. Spent more in electricity than actually accumulating chains. Total waste of our time. We get way more mileage and stuff bartering discounted medical services.

  18. Tundra

    Total waste of our time.

    Yeah, not really interested in mining – just want to try one of the classes and learn more about crypto.

    Curiosity, you know!

  19. You want an alternative currency? Stock up on toilet paper and Tide.

  20. DOOMco

    dang it. I walked out to the 40 today, and I have a flat. No spare rim, but I do have a new tire. I lent my jack and stands to a friend a month ago, I doubt they exist anymore. So a NAPA trip tomorrow.

  21. DOOMco

    I also signed up with Udacity for one of their Nanodegrees, I chose the intro one. I’ve done a few of the courses from Code Academy and enjoyed them.

  22. Isn’t today a good day to join AAA then and tomorrow a good day to calm them, DOOMco?

  23. Tundra

    That’s usually how long it takes them to show up, anyway.

    And, Doom, stop loaning your tools, dammit!

  24. DOOMco

    AAA covers pre-existing car conditions now?
    Thanks, Obama!

    You are right, Tundra. Alas, I may be one of those bleeding heart types.
    I was hoping it was just a slow leak, but after crawling under the thing I saw a good slice on the wall.

  25. I don’t think they explicitly exclude previously-gotten flat tires.

    Loophole FTW!

  26. Tonio

    Hi, Everyone. Blog looking good, particularly after front (top?) page redesign. Thanks to the talented SP.

    Threaded comments are probably a necessary evil.

    Cheers to all.

  27. Tundra

    Doom, I tore the seats out of the Spitfire and took them apart. 39 year old foam is nasty! The covers are in great shape, but I’ve ordered new foam. Any thoughts on zip ties instead of hog rings? How did you do it?

  28. DOOMco

    I’ve always hated hog rings, but mine still have them. When I buy a set of jump seats I’ll need to redo the foam. I might end up going the zip tie route. They will probably end up looking worse, but it’s easier to get them off in the future.
    These might be nice for you.

  29. Tundra

    I’m leaning toward zip ties, as well. It seems to be the consensus online.

    The seat heaters are a good idea. They will probably overwhelm my electrical system, though 🙂

  30. DOOMco

    Maybe, I checked the amperage and it’s on par with an LED. depends on your alt I suppose. I wanted them in mine, I hope it helps when i still have the doors off in the October air.

  31. Tundra

    Really? That surprises me.

    I will research further. Thanks!

  32. DOOMco

    I can’t remember the number exactly, but it was somewhere between 5 and 6 amps on high.

  33. DOOMco

    Kid Koala has a new album. A follow up to his music to draw to. this is one of my favorites of his. He also has a good Moon River take.

  34. trshmnstr

    Hola! Just wanted to check in while taking a quick break from bar exam studying. I’m going to be well and truly fucked on this thing, but hopefully I can skate by and pass. Turns out that selling a house, buying another, and moving your family 1200 miles when you’re supposed to be studying is a really bad idea.

  35. Old Man With Candy

    What’s on the bar exam? Gimlets?

  36. trshmnstr

    Judging by the lawyers I know, it’s hard liquor.

  37. DOOMco

    Moving is a bitch, trsh. Good luck on the bar.

  38. DEG

    Best wishes for the bar exam trshmnstr.

  39. Lord Humungus

    My wife’s studying for the bar exam almost broke our marriage.

    Luckily she passed the first time around.