Can't remember much after about 8pm last night, but just found these on my desktop, so it must have been a good evening.
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8:51 am Fri
Sep 12, 2014
Unusual childrens' books
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#SAD: Doonesbury's collected Trump strips afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted
Since 1987, Doonesbury has been pricking Trump's bubble, and Trump hates it; Trump even instructed the ghost writer on "his" "book" Surviving at the Top to devote several pages to denouncing Trudeau as unfunny (you can read all of Trudeau's Trump strips in last year's Trump retrospective collection, Yuge!).
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Pennsylvania to end prison book donations, forcing inmates onto pricey eBook platform
Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections is planning to ban free book donations to inmates by mail, claiming that this is a “primary avenue for drugs” to enter prisons. But the move coincides with a renewed push to get prisoners buying into a pricey prison eBook system that offers low-end tablets for $150 and eBooks no cheaper […]
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The Communist Manifesto: A Graphic Novel
On the 170th anniversary of the publication of Karl Marx’s and Friedrich Engels’ The Communist Manifesto, British graphic novelist Martin Rowson has produced an illustrated adaptation. Apart from a few pages of prose, the whole work is presented in the style of a graphic novel. The preface describes how the middle-aged Rowson became smitten by […]
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Pay what you want for 10 top Mac apps
There’s no shortage of apps available for your Mac, and, while it’s great to have options, this overabundance makes it difficult to find the apps worth installing on your computer. Thankfully, there’s the Pay What You Want: The Ultimate Mac Bundle ft. 2Do to simplify the process, which boasts 10 of the best Mac apps out […]
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4 ways to upgrade to Bluetooth audio without buying AirPods
Sleek, minimalist, and convenient, Apple’s AirPods are a popular pick for those looking to upgrade to Bluetooth audio, but not everyone can afford the hefty $160 price tag. Whether you’re on a budget or just want something a little different, we’ve rounded up four pieces of audio gear that make for convenient Bluetooth listening, and […]
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Charge three devices on the go with this portable battery
Our tech collections are growing, and with most of us packing more than just our smartphone in our everyday carry, keeping your devices energized when you’re out and about isn’t easy. Therein lies the value of this PowerUP 11,000mAh Triple USB Battery, which can power up to three devices on the go. Boasting a massive 11,000mAh capacity, […]
