The New York Times doesn't like to call Donald Trump (who is a compulsive liar) a liar; they deploy the squeamish euphemism "falsely claimed" in place of "lied" — with Gabriel Gironda's NYT Speak Chrome extension (source code here), you can remedy this situation. (Thanks, Gabriel Gironda!)
Browser extension to fix the NYT's squeamishness about calling Trump a liar
Trump weirdly defensive of Russia in his first comments on Russian hack of U.S. government
So, this two-part Trump tweet today was weird. The Cyber Hack is far greater in the Fake News Media than in actuality. I have been fully briefed and everything is well under control. Russia, Russia, Russia is the priority chant when anything happens because Lamestream is, for mostly financial reasons, petrified of…. ….discussing the possibility… READ THE REST
Not a creepy photo at all: 'Merry Christmas from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump'
Absolutely definitely not the creepiest Christmas nightmare I have ever seen. Matching tuxedoes. What is with those insane blood red lamps. From FLOTUS Melania Trump, on her official USG Twitter account, Friday December 18, 2020. Merry Christmas from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. @realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS are seen December 10, in… READ THE REST
Supercut of Republicans changing what needs to happen for presidential election win
You're kicker on the football team and you just kicked a 30 yard field goal. Republicans: "Nope. That counted before, but now we need you to kick a 40-yarder. Yeah, we just found a rule about that and we're going to enforce it. This is it. Make it and win…whoa, you made it. I thiiiiink… READ THE REST
Here's the smart desktop warmer that safely keeps your coffee or tea at the perfect temperature
Simple solutions are almost always the best solutions. If you're cold, put on a jacket. If your car engine light clicks on, take it into the shop. And, if your coffee loses its piping hot bite…well, heat that baby up. Most of us are fans of the bold, burly sting of a fresh-off-the-brewer coffee at… READ THE REST
These 30 winter survival items will help you handle the cold all winter long
It happens every year – and it still feels like a chilly slap across the face each time. Winter rolls in…and you're uncomfortably reminded that the next few months will feel like something you just have to survive. However, there are ways to battle the elements. Assembled below are 30 surefire methods for assuring the… READ THE REST
This training bundle might be your ticket to a new career as a freelance writer
Lots of people think they can write. But a quick check of social media posts, blogs, and even some astonishingly mainstream media outlets prove that isn't always the case. Writing isn't easy. Writing well is even harder. And, writing well on a tight timeline is tougher still. But, if you've got the talent and ability… READ THE REST