Monthly Archives: August 2011

Quote of the Day: Partisan bickering, 1842 style

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Greg

The latest installment of the poorly-named KTD feature: Look at the exhausted Treasury; the paralyzed government; the unworthy representatives of a free people; the iron curb and brazen muzzle fastened upon every man who speaks his mind. The stabbings, and … Continue reading →

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Study: Facebook drives drug-using teens to use drugs

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Greg

INT. BEDROOM — DAY Messy youth’s bedroom. Rock and roll posters line the walls, clothes the floor. TEENAGE SON sits on the bed, shoulders drooped. Irate FATHER points to his son’s FACEBOOK MACHINE. FATHER Where did you get this?! Well?! … Continue reading →

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KTD have no original thoughts

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Greg

Apparently, the children of today are less creative. Also apparently, we can quantify creativity. Last week media outlets were busy reblogging LiveScience‘s story (Are Today’s Youth Less Creative & Imaginative?) about today’s children’s complete lack of novel thought — because … Continue reading →

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Infographics make unemployment fun!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Greg

CourseHero has more less on the state of summer jobs. Look at all the pretty colors in their picture story. Most of the information has already been recycled ad nauseum, but here are a few takeaways. The current unemployment rate … Continue reading →

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KTD ruining New Amsterdam (Mad Men S1 Ep 4)

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Greg

[Ed note: Back in the saddle!] I watched the Mad Men episode “New Amsterdam” (S1 EP4) last night purely for leisure, but it happened to dovetail perfectly with worldly goings-on and the focus of this blog. This episode, as is … Continue reading →

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