Tag: barack obama

Trivial Posts #8: Master Builders, Kodak Moments, And Bad Lip-Reading

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Another week, and now the Eurovision Draw has been made, I can let you know what Trivial Posts I have found online in the last seven days. Don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you never miss any interesting posts, ideas, video clips, essays, or images, that catch my eye. When Uber Pays For Uber Where there is ‘free’ money on offer, people will find a way to maximise their return. That’s the case with the promo codes and commission from Uber. Kashmir Hill looks at the opportunities around Uber, from Neil Patrick Harris pulling $10 a ride through his extensive Twitter followers, to the

One Nation Under Whatever You Think Helps You Get Through Life

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From the inauguration speech of Barack Obama (my emphasis): "For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus – and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter… as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace. There’s always been part

There’s No-one as Scottish as Barack Obama

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I think that Kenya might have something to say about this one, but I get that feeling that both Ireland and Scotland (the old countries) will be more than happy to claim Barack Obama as one of their own. And we have the song to prove it. The man behind this reworking of a classic song is Alan Smart, and he does have form in this. And don’t forget to claim your free Obama-coffee before Friday from your nearest UK Krispy Kreme.