Published 6y ago - Art Carey
When the Census Bureau reported earlier this year that the U.S. population had swollen to more than 327 million people, it likely didn’t surprise drivers fuming in traffic jams, airline passengers shuffling through security lines, or telephone callers waitin... More »
Published 6y ago - David Updike
“Harmony has software that remembers birthdays and can quote Shakespeare. . . . Harmony is also equipped for intimate human-robot relations. Sex doll maker Realbotix, in its marketing materials, bills Harmony as ‘the perfect companion.’” —Ben Guarino... More »
Published 6y ago - Elaine Kendall
We’re having a very special party in the Rose Garden. The date isn’t finally set just yet, but we’re reading applications now. Send us a letter telling us what you did in 200 words or less, and the President himself will decide if you qualify for a pre... More »
Published 6y ago - Jonathan Zimmerman
“Trump to meet KJU one-one-one with only interpreters. An unacceptable danger to US national security . . .NSC should have TRANSCRIPT of all interactions with brutal, nuclear armed dictator.”—Retired U.S. Army general Barry McCaffrey on Twitter, June 11 ... More »
Published 6y ago - Nathaniel Wander
People often ask me: “How could you stand to have been the begonia of the most hated man in the world?” But what did I know? I was young: all I thought about was growing the waxiest leaves, the plumpest petals. I won’t even claim I was following orde... More »
Published 6y ago - Donald N.S. Unger
Met with the head of my national security team around 5AM, as per usual. Bailey prefers our meetings to take place while we’re in motion, so we circumnavigated the park as we did the daily threat assessment. We seem to largely still be in sync regarding prio... More »
Published 6y ago - Grethel Ramos Fiad
The sculpture professor brought a vaginal speculum to the class but told the students that it was a piece made by a famous contemporary artist. The responses in the workshop were broad. “Despite its simplicity, it has rare staying power.” “The piece is i... More »
Published 6y ago - Elaine Kendall
We’ve taken you to Europe, to South America, to Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica, but now there’s a whole other world of possibilities opening by the end of this year. We’ll be representing Blue Origin, SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, the leading comp... More »
Published 6y ago - Evan O'Sullivan
“There’s Jim,” he said. “He’s become more famous than me.” I froze. On January 22nd I was standing in the Blue Room of the White House. The president was calling to me, across the room, in front of the assembled press. He may just as we... More »
Published 6y ago - Hannah Meyer
Dear Honorable Lord Hiring Manager, As a workaholic whose academic achievements remain locked to their sense of self-worth and identity, I read your posting for an unpaid 40 hour a week internship with great interest. I would be honored to follow the Great A... More »
Published 6y ago - Donald N.S. Unger
Welcome to FaceMed Ad-Supported Healthcare: Free Market (Free!) Medical Care for the Internet Age!™ We are delighted to have you as a member. Because our customer service line is only available Tuesday through Thursday, between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. GM... More »
Published 6y ago - Elaine Kendall
1980-1980 First job was working for a non-profit organization advocating legislation that would eliminate any sort of discrimination in all new housing projects. Builders would be required to provide affordable housing even in luxury apartments and upscale sub... More »