Well isn't that just lovely. [BBC]
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10:36 am Wed
Jul 10, 2013
French invent sarcasm detector
Inspired Christmas baubles for a surveillance business-model Xmas
Remember when Internet Person JWZ began to append sarcastic messages to the “This building monitored by CCTV” sign that appeared without warning in his lobby (“FEAR THE UNKNOWN – MONSTERS ARE REAL” “DON’T SUSPECT YOUR NEIGHBOR: REPORT HIM!” “DRONE STRIKES AUTHORIZED 7PM – 5AM”)? Eventually he got bored of it, but he’s brought it back […]
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EB White explains his dachshund's license status
Letters of Note (whose book was spectacular) publishes this arch, sarcastic letter from EB “Charlotte’s Web” White to the ASPCA about whether his dachshund, Minnie, is duly licensed.
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Judge exercises extreme sarcasm on US Bank
Georgia Judge Dennis Blackmon has rejected a petition from U.S. Bank to throw out a complaint from a homeowner whose mortgage the bank refused to modify, without explanation. The judge didn’t mince words on his opinion of the bank’s motion: The order lays the case out like this: Phillips is in danger of foreclosure. U.S. […]
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This super organized luggage has compartments for everything
Are you super organized? You’re going to love the Genius Pack G4 and its seemingly limitless, well-placed compartments. Not that organized? You’re still going to love this piece of luggage because it’s so well thought out that it practically does the packing for you. We’ve all tried to stuff a piece of carry-on so full […]
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Stop robocalls and phone scams with this top-rated app
Despite government legislation and improving caller ID technology, robocalls and scam artists are rampant on the phone lines – up to 35 billion a year in the US alone. They can be annoying at best and a financial threat at worst, but there’s a way to take security into your own hands. One good example […]
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Maximize your Mac with a bundle of top organizational apps
If you’re a Mac user, you thrive on simplicity. Everything in its place and a place for everything. Unsurprisingly, there’s a ton of great organizational apps out there for Mac, and now someone’s had the great idea to bundle them all together. Whether you’re running a demanding business or just getting through the day to […]
