We ought to be calling them Daesh, as that’s the name their opponents in the region call them. Supposedly they don’t like it, and regardless, it removes the legitimacy conferred by calling them the “Islamic State.”

I have heard that one major challenge with ISIS is that they essentially believe that they are ushering in the end of days, and this certainly aligns with that.

Did i do it right?

TL;DR WHERE DEM TITTAYS

I honestly don’t know how the media should treat these stories anymore. I always believe the accuser unless there is a very strong reason not to, but at the same time, I don’t know if reporting accusations immediately when they are made is responsible either (this is not a criticism of DS, it would be silly to ignore…

good for them though

it had a long enough run and the last season did it justice

#andamovie

Miranda’s break-up album is going to be SO. FUCKING.GOOD.

I have a genuine question here...what is the alternative?

Ok, the headline says 30 feet, but Browder herself says "weren't even 30 yards away." 30 yards is 90 feet. And they are 6 and 2 years old. Hmmm, am I supposed to be outraged that she was arrested? Frankly, I will withhold judgment since I wasn't there. Perhaps we should agree with Browder that this was "not so smart."…

Amy Pond, is that you? The TARDIS blue is a nice touch.

...also, because there's a vacancy, hiring manager is probably working more than usual.

I would say there’s two aspects of this. Contacting me (as the person in charge of the search committee) and asking questions about the position or getting a feel for the job is a good thing. Using that information to inform your cover letter and resume is a better thing. It shows me you’re motivated and gets your…

oh god this post is perfect yes yes yes.

I TAKE IT BACK

Mary Poppins and Samantha the American Girl.

They should serve time first. They are adults, not little kids. At 19 you shouldn't need parental supervision in order to not assault. They committed a horrible crime and they should all get a stiff sentence before being deported.

I forgot to submit this bit of ridiculousness I saw earlier this week:

Tupac and Jim Morrison and Elvis are alive.