According to a new Pew study — the internet has overtaken traditional papers as American’s primary news source. Which means… there’s now a ton of really, really badly informed Americans out there. Just remember everyone: don’t believe everything you read. Especially if it’s about reptilian shape-shifters.
Seriously.
Not 100 percent sure I’d wear these, but I would definitely own them.
Thanks Casey!
As George Orwell points out in “Politics and the English Language,” one need not take on the responsibility of thinking when composing sentences:
You can shirk it by simply throwing your mind open and letting the ready-made phrases come crowding in. They will construct your sentences for you — even think your thoughts for you, to a certain extent — and at need they will perform the important service of partially concealing your meaning even from yourself. It is at this point that the special connexion between politics and the debasement of language becomes clear.
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So I’m seriously in the market for a new bag, but I’m having pretty much zero luck. Of course, like everything I want, my needs are complicated and probably expensive. What I’m trying to get away from is the nylon, black, every-man business laptop bag. They’re ugly. Terribly terribly ugly. I need something with style that isn’t eurotrash ultra-modern (please, no colored stripes or “minimal” design), something rugged, something with a really nice spot for the laptop (like an actual pocket with padding / hard sides), and something that has a few other storage spaces (one or two of decent size). It doesn’t need to be super techy, but some inside pockets wouldn’t hurt.
Let me offer some quick guidance:
No.
No.
Hell no.
As you may already know, our friend and editor in chief, Ryan Block, is making his way out into the wide world to start on a new project with Engadget’s founder Peter Rojas. It goes without saying that everyone on the team wishes him the absolute best on his new endeavors, and would agree that his presence in our day-to-day rush will be missed.
You may also know that I’ll be taking the reins as editor in chief of the site, which is hugely exciting to me — in fact, it would be impossible to overstate my enthusiasm about this next phase of Engadget.
I would like to say this, however: Peter and Ryan have left an undeniable and resonant mark on the face of not just blogging or tech coverage, but on the entire field of journalism. They have beat a unique and important path, and I’m humbled and honored to be asked to continue the legacy they’ve stamped out.
Yes, the shoes at Engadget are big ones to fill, but I have nothing but faith — not only in Ryan’s choice, but in the support and talent of the team we have assembled right now. I couldn’t imagine a more polished, committed, and discerning group to lead into the next chapter of Engadget’s story. I look forward to not just carrying on what Peter and Ryan have so carefully built, but to growing and cementing Engadget’s rightful place at the forefront of technology journalism.
At the end of the day, I can tell you this: I feel equal parts awe and pride at the success and respect that Engadget has garnered, and I can’t wait to keep on down that road.
Electronic Battle Weapon 8 and 9, English Breakfast tea (again!), this Polish movie theater.
