China Miéville Turns 40
Author China Miéville’s was born 6 September 1972. Happy birthday, China!
Biographies
Bill Clinton’s Democratic Convention Speech: Text
The former president delivered a crowd-pleaser in Charlotte.
Swan Boat Morning Polish
One in our (seemingly endless) swan boat series.
Just a Nice Photo: The Father In Chief
The First Family watches as the First Lady gives her speech to the Democratic convention.
Celebrity Workout Video Weirdness
Thanks to Vulture.com for alerting us to Aaron Valdez’s archive of celebrity workout videos.
Chuck Norris v. Evil Obama
TV star Chuck Norris and his wife warn that re-electing President Obama is a step toward “1,000 years of darkness.”
Hal David: King of the Short Words
The songwriter was the true master of the light lyric.
Clint Eastwood’s Big Fail
I couldn’t stand to watch more than 20 seconds of “Clint Eastwood Unleashed.” I was too embarrassed, both for Eastwood and the GOP.
Why You Should Love Goalball
The Paralympics have started in London, and this is the year of Goalball.
Kurt Vonnegut’s Marital Contract
In 1947 Kurt Vonnegut drew up a contract with his wife — he didn’t want her to “nag, heckle or otherwise disturb” him.