Buitenlandse Blogs – 6

Want to hear something weird? I enjoy speaking in public.Like actually getting up in front of a crowd of people and talking about any number of topics for an hour or more.I realize most people absolutely would rather get someone else's snot on their hand than give a speech, but... Read more »

I always had a safety net growing up, only I never realized it. Growing up, my parents took care of everything. In college, I lived in the dorms and then in my fraternity house. When I was a residence hall director, I actually lived in an apartment inside the dorm.There... Read more »

Have you ever been in a situation where you're not supposed to laugh because you'll get into trouble? Of course, you have. We all have.Like laughing in class when the teacher is yelling at you. Or laughing when your mom is yelling at you. Or laughing at work when your... Read more »

"Hey, Kid, I finished looking at your manuscript," Karl said at lunch last week. "You used too many semicolons." He bit into his mushroom and Swiss cheeseburger in a way that showed it was his final word on the subject.My so-called friend, Karl the Curmudgeon, was a famous novelist; we... Read more »

There are days as a humor columnist when the stars align, the humor gods smile, and fate blesses me. Days when, after struggling for days to come up with a topic, two stories fall into my lap at the same moment. Days when the muse taps me on the shoulder... Read more »

Dear Loathsome Trolls of Trident Gum,You destroyed my life.My name is Dr. Marvin Tandenborstel. That name may not mean much to you, but you no doubt know me as The Fifth Dentist.I'm the guy in your advertisements of the four out of five dentists who recommend your stupid gum to... Read more »

I have to admit something, and I'm worried about what you may think of me. A small part of me thinks this is something I should be ashamed of, but I'm not. Not at all.I don't feel bad about what I did, but I do worry what you'll think of... Read more »

This is one of my dad's favorite jokes:A drunk guy is at a bar when a very proper and fancy couple comes up to order and stands next to him. The guy raises one leg and rips off a loud fart. The couple looks offended and the very proper and... Read more »

One day, when we lived in Indianapolis, I walked my younger daughter and son — 6 and 4 at the time — to the local library. On the way there, they each found a stick they wanted."Why do you want a stick?" I asked."Because they're cool sticks!" they said.I couldn't... Read more »

People can be terrible, especially on social media. The hot takes, the rampant misinformation, the insults, and the trolling.You could post a message that says, "My neighbor died this weekend," and someone will reply, "She was murdered!""No, actually, she was 97—""I bet her husband killed her!""He died three years ago!""Because... Read more »

Lake Superior State University and Wayne State University — both in Michigan — are two of the nation's leading word nerd institutions. Each new year, they each release a list of ten important words that we should all pay attention to — sort of a Midwest war of words.Not only... Read more »

Is it me, or is music in public — stores, restaurants, coffee shops — getting louder?I realize I'm getting older because my family keeps telling me, but I was surprised to learn I've become "Turn the radio down to find a parking spot" old.Last year, I turned "Why does a... Read more »

Throw out your New Year's resolutions! No more "New year, new me!" No more major life changes you'll abandon in 72 hours. Instead, let's just stop using certain words that are terrible.Not just any old words, though. Only the most irritating words: the ones on Lake Superior State University's annual... Read more »

Hey Karl, are you making any New Year's resolutions next year? I said."Why should I?" Karl said. "I'm already perfect."I snorted into my Coke and barely kept it from coming out of my nose. We were sitting at First Editions on Friday, just five days before the New Year. We... Read more »

Trump was confronted over his teasing of another run for president, and claimed it would be a fourth term because 2020 was "rigged" and he really won. The post Trump Confronted on Air Force One About Running Again — Rants It Would Really Be FOURTH Term Because 2020 Was ‘Rigged’... Read more »

Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski cut off her husband and co-host Joe Scarborough’s as he snarkily asked that “non-controversial comedian” Bill Burr be called in to headline the White House Correspondents dinner. Scarborough’s jab came after the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) broke with tradition to decide not to have... Read more »

Elon Musk has announced a DOGE-led investigation into the personal fortunes of Democratic members of Congress during a town hall in Wisconsin, asking how lawmakers become millionaires while earning “$200,000 a year.” The billionaire Trump ally declared an investigation into political opponents on Sunday night in response to a question... Read more »

Kanye West left live-streaming podcaster DJ Akademiks stunned as he turned up for his interview on Rumble wearing a black Ku Klux Klan-inspired outfit. The rapper appeared in the hour-long interview wearing a pointed black leather hood resembling the KKK’s notorious garb. He eventually removed the troubling outerwear to reveal... Read more »

MSNBC host Michael Steele cheered for Rep. Jayapal to "bring that resistance, then said he's a Republican, and then said he's part of that resistance. The post ‘That’s What I’m Talking About!’ MSNBC’s Michael Steele Claims He’s ‘Still a Republican’ — While Cheering to Squad Member ‘Bring That Resistance!’ first... Read more »

Donald Trump says he'll be meeting with liberal pundit Bill Maher at the White House, as a favor to musician Kid Rock - even though he doesn't like the idea. The post Trump Says He Doesn’t Like Kid Rock Idea of Meeting Bill Maher at WH – Then Says He’s... Read more »

The Trump administration has said details of a strike in Yemen shared with The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg were sensitive but that nothing was classified. The post GOP Congressman Says the Info in the Leaked Signal Chat Clearly ‘Should Be Considered Classified’ — Amid Trump Admin Denials That it Was first... Read more »

Trump raged at NBC's Welker and the "radical left" for SignalGate, calling it "never ending" and a "witch hunt" but praising Markwayn Mullin for his interview. The post ‘GREAT!’ Trump Raves Over Sen. Mullin ‘Beating Back’ Kristen Welker on ‘Never Ending’ SignalGate Story: ‘So Old and Boring!’ first appeared on... Read more »

Mullin said Trump opponents in the press and in the Democratic Party had seized on the scandal in order to score political points. The post ‘Lost Their Minds!’ GOP Sen. Blasts Controversy Over ‘Very Thoughtful’ SignalGate Chat: ‘Why Are We Focused So Much On This?’ first appeared on Mediaite.... Read more »

Jennings also repeatedly pushed back on claims by Democrats that no one in the Trump administration has acknowledged SignalGate was a mistake: "Trump did!" The post ‘They Won’t Do It Again!’ CNN’s Scott Jennings Calls SignalGate a ‘Small Mistake’ and Utterly Dismisses Idea Hegseth Should Be Fired For It first... Read more »

MSNBC analyst David Jolly said Sunday that President Donald Trump’s comments earlier in the day about potentially seeking a third term in the White House should be viewed as a “constitutional threat.” Democratic strategist Don Calloway and GOP political analyst Susan Del Percio also weighed in during an MSNBC panel... Read more »

The White House is reportedly set to put out a new briefing room seating chart — and some major outlets could find themselves losing their front-row seats. The post White House Set to Put Out New Seating Chart for the Briefing Room Which Could Boot Legacy Outlets to Back Rows:... Read more »

Trump White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro said Sunday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will prove to be “tax cuts” for Americans, a claim that has been disputed by top economists. On Fox News Sunday, Navarro joined network anchor Shannon Bream to discuss the implementation of... Read more »

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) blasted the global tariffs President Donald Trump is planning to implement starting this Wednesday. The post Rand Paul Trashes Tariffs as ‘Bad for America’: I ‘Really, Really Strongly Disagree’ With Trump first appeared on Mediaite.... Read more »

Random Radness is a collection of epic images we have stumbled upon on the internet or have been submitted to us. We think they are both rad and random.... Read more »

Can we fly from the top of Table Mountain to the beach in our wingsuits? This was the question we asked ourselves at the exit. Mathias made this distance run a few minutes before and is already waiting on the beach with a cold beer for us. Rudi went PCA,... Read more »

Combo swell at home part 1 featuring Matt McCabe, Eithan and Jake Kelley.... Read more »

The Bulls defeated the Lakers, 119-117 tonight in Chicago. Coby White contributed a team-high 26 points to go with 9 assists 5 three pointers and 3 rebounds, with Josh Giddey of the Bulls adding an additional 25 points (8-19 FG, 4-9 3P), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals in... Read more »

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This Squarebody Blazer features a twin turbo LS making 1,000HP paired to a tremec manual transmission! This car handles so well and is purely set up for autocross and cruisin for a brusin… so sit back and enjoy the ride…... Read more »

Louie, Karim, Dylan, Zered, Oski, BOD and more of the best names in the game pack in for an epic European crossover tour. This is essential street cinema.... Read more »

Give two Red Bull riders a bike and let them loose at Gardaland – you can guess how that ends! 🎢 😅... Read more »

A few years ago i bought my best friend a wrecked Audi S3, only last week he broke the Audi on track. His dream car has always been an Audi R8 so today we are going to repair his Audi S3 and then surprise him after with his new Audi... Read more »

Cooper Webb Takes Dramatic Win as Cole Davies Secures Maiden Victory in Seattle... Read more »

Random Radness is a collection of epic images we have stumbled upon on the internet or have been submitted to us. We think they are both rad and random.... Read more »

Eiza González is an actress you know from acclaimed performances in Baby Driver, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and the 2024 global hit 3 Body Problem. She also stars alongside Aaron Paul in the Flying Lotus–directed sci-fi thriller, Ash, which is in theaters now. But how is she with spicy... Read more »

Nardwuar’s 7th interview with Tyler, the Creator. VanDusen Garden, Vancouver, BC Canada! Doot doo!... Read more »

This video was done by professionals under the supervision of professionals on a closed course! In today’s video, we install a whipple super charger upgrade on the Ford Raptor R and it absolutely rips.... Read more »

A big thanks to the Global Resilience Partnership for continuing my association with the COP Resilience Hub this year as well! Sharing some cartoons created live during the opening session of the Cop Res Hub (11th November 2024).Cartoons from a session on indigenous and youth activism at the Cop Res... Read more »

Cartoons created for the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies' gathering of their climate and environment portfolio grantees, which were designed as caption contests for the participants. While the cartoons I am posting here bear my original captions, the cartoons initially displayed to the participants were captionless, inviting them to team up over... Read more »

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to draw cartoons on one of the most desired mammals on my wildlife wishlist- the Mediterranean Monk Seal. The cartoons are meant as commuication resources for SPA/RAC's Mediterranean Monk Seal Project, to unite biologists, conservationists, funders, governments, fishers and citizens in the conservation... Read more »

I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Birdlife Montenegro over three delightful cartoons on bird ringing, that were used as creatives on communication collateral and merchandise at the bird ringing camp at Ulcinj Salina, an important wetland and migratory bird pathway on the Adriatic Sea. A huge thanks to Ksenija... Read more »

Happy #WorldTurtleDay ! Delighted to share the first of two comics I created for the impact campaign of Gunjan Menon's National Geographic film, 'Looking for Lao Mura', about the critically endangered Black Softshell Turtle. Doubly chuffed that the comics will be up on display in Assamese locally! In collaboration with... Read more »

(Click on the image for a larger view)In one of my lengthiest and most detailed illustration projects yet, I got the honour of working closely with the fabulous team at The Seachange Project (creators of the Oscar winning documentary 'My Octopus Teacher')- to create a vision of hope for the Great... Read more »

Mass hunger strikes and protests are underway in Ladakh for environmental, cultural and governmental safeguards. But Ladakh's wildlife doesn't even need to go on a hunger strike! Comic for The Hindu Sunday Magazine. ... Read more »

If you too have had a long face reading about the decimation of the Saiga Antelope's populations from hunting and disease over the years, there's some news that might bring a smile to your face too! Efforts by the Kazakh government, NGOs and people have paid off enough to bring the... Read more »

Join the endemic Purple Frogs for some underground JOMO this World Frog Day!Comic for my RoundGlass Sustain column.... Read more »

It's Mahua season in Indian forests! Cartoon for The Hindu Sunday Magazine.... Read more »

How carbon credits 'magically' transform the planet! From my GoComics page also available royalty free on CartoonStock.... Read more »

After earning a dubious reputation the world over, carbon credits are coming to India in the form of the Green Credits Programme. After decades of consistently failing to preserve wetlands, grasslands and scrublands, the MoEFCC and the Government of India refuse to even recognize these as crucial ecosystems. Cartoon from... Read more »

New studies have found that hybridization between two of the largest animals on earth- the Blue Whale and the Fin Whale, is far more common than previously thought. What's more, some of these hybrids have also found to be fertile, indicating the occurrence to be beneficial particularly for the endangered... Read more »

(click on the image for a larger view)Every mountaineer dreams of summiting the Himalayas where they are at their mightiest- Nepal. As an illustrator and an orophile, my dream of summiting Nepal's mountains was through drawing them, and this map of our beautiful neighbour's biodiversity, mountains and people, created for... Read more »

I wrote “her health unsurer, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield...”. Health unsured. So many Americans are there.... Read more »

When I sent the stories to the editors last night, I didn’t have a tagline for that story.... Read more »

You already have a problem if you automatically “forward” your email from an address like Newsletters [at] YourOwnDomain.com to, say, GMail.... Read more »

More commentary on what I think is an important topic that is being absolutely ignored by the “legitimate, mainstream news” media.... Read more »

Part 3 of my interview with Steve Wozniak's buddy Dan ...and some of the pranks they played.... Read more »

The long-delayed Part 2 of my interview with one of the early figures of personal computing history.... Read more »

"I became the world’s first software pirate." ...an ideal lifelong friend for Steve Wozniak.... Read more »

He was a Friend of Boz ...and a friend of mine.... Read more »

I Love Little Coincidences. First, this one is about names. Yes, the previous post is about incident over names: another person named Randy Cassingham. That this happened almost immediately after that makes it a bit weird, but really just a coincidence. I have (at least) two Premium subscribers who don’t go... Read more »

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