Tag Archives: Reblogs

July 26

Op-ed: The 6 Gay Men You Never Want to Meet

via The Advocate. For today’s gay guy, the social scene can more closely resemble a modern house of horrors. No matter who you are, every gay man has a few traits that are truly cringe-worthy. But there are some mutations among us that belong under the glare of a microscope instead of sitting across from […]

July 24

You Might Be A Conservative If…

via Addicting Info. 1: You’re irate over the president taking so many vacation days on the taxpayer’s dime (61 thus far), but you thought George W. Bush earned every minute of his leisure time (196 days at the same point in his presidency). 2: You’re happy with your 40 hour work week, paid vacations and […]

July 21

Schoep, the Dog that Touched Millions, Dies at 20

Schoep will be missed by his many fans, and most importantly by John, his best friend of 20 years. via Time. Animals can become viral stars for any number of reasons: a hilariously grumpy face, an exquisite fashion sense or even just a ridiculous amount of cuteness. But Schoep, the German Shepherd mix who just died […]

July 20

Channing Tatum Saturday – <3

via Access Hollywood. Channing Tatum developed a newfound respect for wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum after watching the 32-year-old beauty give birth to their first child in May. “There’s a real reason why God did not give [men] the ability to have babies, because we would not be able to do it,” Channing told Chelsea Handler on […]

July 19

Fictional Engineers in Popular Culture

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

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 17

How to Be the Best Dog Parent in the Universe

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 […]

A Quotation About Doubt From Buddha

Reflections: Portraits of the Elderly as They Once Were

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

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: […]