Moments after approving a new law legalizing gay marriage in England and Wales, Queen Elizabeth II of Britain unleashed a blistering attack on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for “lacking the guts” to do the same. The British monarch’s brutal evisceration of Gov. Christie stunned observers, who did not know that she was such a […]
Monthly Archives: July 2013
July
19
Queen Elizabeth Rips Chris Christie on Gay Marriage
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
July
19
Fictional Engineers in Popular Culture
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Blue Pigeons:
Recently, my little 10 year old cousin Olivia asked me what I was studying at university and I promptly told her engineering. She looked at me and said that that was really boring because it just made her think of a car mechanic. I rolled my eyes, this of course…
Guest Blog: Voivode vs. Vampire – Dracula in Modern Literature
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Interesting Literature By Gemma Norman, University of Birmingham The name ‘Dracula’ is a name synonymous with vampires: the handsome, seductive aristocratic Count of Bram Stoker’s novel is the image that first comes to mind upon hearing the name. Most people have also heard the name Vlad the Impaler, but it’s rare to find someone who […]
July
18
The Bark Post: The Best Site on the Internet
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
The best site on the Internet: The Bark Post (http://thebarkpost.com). A blog all about dogs, sometimes by the dogs. Looking for dog photos, dog videos, and all-around dog awesomeness? You’ve come to the right spot.
July
17
How to Be the Best Dog Parent in the Universe
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Via The Bark Post. A treat or a toy every now and then is ever-so-thoughtful, but why not treat your pup with a little something extra? BarkBox is a monthly delivery of dog toys, treats, and awesome pup goodies perfectly sized for your pup. And to top it off, BarkBox donates 10% of proceeds to local animal shelters and […]
Reflections: Portraits of the Elderly as They Once Were
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
via FStoppers. My eye recently got pulled towards “Reflections”. A photo series by Tom Hussey, where he portrays the elderly as they reflect on their younger selves in the mirror. This is a wonderfully done series that gives you pause to think, about the passage of time and the lives we are living.
July
15
Famous First Landing Pages
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Famous First Landing Pages When we think about successful companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, we tend to forget the modest beginnings from which they came. As Paul Graham recently wrote, “Think of some successful startups. How many of their launches do you remember?” Well in celebration of modest beginnings, here’s a dose of reality: […]
July
14
How to live your life: Advice from an American student who was killed in Egypt
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
via Washington Post. Andrew Pochter’s letter tells the boy that “What is most important is that I am trying to do my best for others. I want to surround myself with good people!” (AP) Andrew Pochter, a 21-year-old Kenyon College student from Chevy Chase, Md., was stabbed to death on June 28 during anti-government protests in […]
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Contemporary “Heroes”
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on arussthebus:
The new Superman is a “hero” for our times: dark, moody, and full of angst. The Internet is still awash with blog posts and movie reviews that detail the controversy behind the ending of this year’s new Superman movie, Man of Steel. Apparently, Superman defeats his enemy, the renegade Kryptonian General…