by Chris Bodenner
Another slow news day in the late summer doldrums. Tracy outlined the president’s new push for a college ratings system and Patrick checked in with the far right’s latest racial obsession. We also examined the dangers that Chelsea Manning could face in prison and debated the renewed push for intervention in Syria. A top Canadian pol talked openly about smoking pot and a conservative Catholic came out in favor of same-sex marriage.
This observation of the omnipresence of tattoos was popular with readers, and now even animated tattoos are starting to emerge. As “bullshit jobs” are on the rise in the information economy, so are virtual assistants. Language weirdness rankings here and the sunnier side of the Internet here. Major beardage here and here.
Happy weekend!
(Photo: A group of tourists sunbathe at Platja d’en Bossa beach on August 21, 2013 in Ibiza, Spain. The small island of Ibiza lies within the Balearics islands, off the coast of Spain. For many years Ibiza has had a reputation as a party destination. Each year thousands of young people gather to enjoy not only the hot weather and the beaches but also the array of clubs with international DJs playing to vast audiences. By David Ramos/Getty Images)
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