Monday night links
Support for legalizing marijuana grows rapidly around U.S.
Animated map of unemployment rate from 2007 to now
The Christian Side Hug. Read the comments, too. As someone who grew up with stuff like this, the video may be silly, but it’s definitely subtly passing on a message, too.
argh links
6 Inventors Who Got Jack Shit For Changing The Modern World
50 Practical Tips To Save You Half A Lifetime
Which states have the most smokers? (Woo! Go Indiana! You’re #2!)
The Role of the Record Label: A Roundtable Discussion
And finally, here’s a picture of a moose humping a statue of a bison:
metal will tear you apart links
A while back I posted a link to a flag quiz from Mental Floss. Here is another one, this time on striped flags. I’m serious. P.S. I am a nerd.
The Australians told me we have lots of hungry people in our country. 
On a happier note, look at the affection between this cat and pig!
Do you see what I did there?
So many links
High school students continue to push gender identity. Kudos to them.
How food preferences vary by political ideology
Parents, are you paying attention? 7 Things “Good Parents” Do (That Screw Kids Up For Life)
10 Ways Dogs Help In The Medical Community
I hope that when I’m in my 80s I can still be as awesome as the people in the “Newlyweds” story
Huh, and I always thought the Green Line was the most dangerous of the lines in Boston:
two posts in one day links
David Vitter is a dick. So are 29 other Senators.
Flags of the World. Evidently I know my flags; I got 11 out of 12 right.
It scares me that we have people like this “defending our freedom.”
Douchebag Solidarity. I’m afraid we all know too many dudes like this:
Sunday night links
People are often unaware that Boston is a pretty big city for film. Here’s a list of the films that came out this year that were filmed in Boston and others that are coming out soon.
This is a really cool video series about a sincere Christian’s de-conversion from the faith.
Meanwhile, CHAOS REIGNS!
the end of the work week and there’s a million links
This seems like a good idea: more schools in Afghanistan, less troops.
And going along with that: A Sudden Exit Driven by an Irrational War. The dude makes some good points. Why are we there again?
Homeland Security Watch: another look at the ineptitude of the TSA.
The HIV ban for those wishing to receive entry to the US is finally being lifted. ‘Bout time.
The long civil war in Columbia seems to be getting closer to being finished. Here’s part of the reason why.
NASA to irradiate monkeys. Awesome guys. That’s just great.
Here’s my friend Tim playing a Bruce Springsteen cover:
Strand Of Oaks – “Used Cars” – HearYa Live Session 8/20/09 from HearYa.com on Vimeo.
the new Slayer album is pretty good links
Hillary Clinton giving it to the Pakistanis
The past year or two I’ve had my views on marriage challenged and don’t really know what to think. Dan Savage doesn’t think monogamy is realistic.
I’m applying to PhD programs but sometimes I wonder why: The PhD problem.
Sunday links…of death!
Maybe you should add a new post, no?
Death penalty is too expensive for states
I’m constantly amazed at how much food waste we throw out in our apartment. Food recycling a hit in San Francisco.
A pug dressed as Teen Wolf for Halloween
Today’s Old Jew Telling A Joke was pretty hilarious
MC Trebek:
asking too many questions links
The dangers of using cell phones while driving
Another Glenn Beck moment of bizarreness:
Here, this should clean up the mess that is your melting brain:
Saturday links
Chicago’s Loss: Is passport control to blame?
Evidently there is a film going to be made about the Ramones. Here is Moviefone’s fantasy cast picks.
David Brooks making a good point about right-wing media figures.
You know, I’m sorry, but the guy raped a 13-year-old girl. There’s really no excuse for that.
Tuesday links
American Vice: Mapping the 7 Deadly Sins
Well run for the hills Ma Barker! Christianity is shrinking in numbers in the U.S.
I’m sure a number of you already know about PS22’s amazing choir, but if not, check it out.
And then there’s this. (h/t to Newby)
Monday morning links
11 ways to fix your workplace depression
I want to have the energy of this woman if I make it to 100
Evidently SST moved to Texas a few years ago? Sounds like they still don’t have their shit entirely together.
Anyway, here’s a Black Flag video to get you going:
