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The 2012 Electoral College Map Done Right: States Sized By Votes, Not Geographic Size

October 23, 2012 by Danny Sullivan

It drives me crazy to see news outlets with US maps showing the states estimated to be either going for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election based on the geographic size of those states, rather than the number of Electoral College votes they carry. There are better maps they could and should use. […]

Filed Under: America

You Can’t Watch SNL’s Hilarious “Downton Abbey” Sketch Legally Online, So NBCUniversal Pirates Itself

February 6, 2012 by Danny Sullivan

All I wanted to do was share a funny “Downton Abbey Meets Spike TV” skit that was on Saturday Night Live this week. Unfortunately, there’s no authorized version of the sketch online from NBCUniversal. That made me hesitate, but apparently it wasn’t a problem for iVillage, an NBCUniversal-owned site. Nor was it an issue for Time, […]

Filed Under: America, TV

California: The Robert Downey Jr, Not The Lindsay Lohan, Of States

November 8, 2010 by Danny Sullivan

Dear non-Californians upset that California re-elected a Democratic senator, elected a Democratic governor and is otherwise doing things you might not like. Tough shit. OK, that’s my initial reaction to some things I’ve read recently. My more thoughtful reaction is scapegoating one state isn’t the answer to America’s issues. Last week, the LA Times featured […]

Filed Under: America

How To Memorize The 50 United States On A Map

November 12, 2009 by Danny Sullivan

My fifth grader is having to learn US geography — in particular, to look at a blank map and write in the correct name for each of the states. I think that’s great. I love maps and geography. But that’s a lot of states. I’ve been sharing with him a number of ways I’ve somehow […]

Filed Under: America, Fatherhood

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils That Bring Star Wars & More To Your Porch

October 30, 2009 by Danny Sullivan

Your Halloween pumpkins don’t have the same old boring designs. Get some pumpkin stencils and carving! You can make some amazing stuff, including Star Wars pumpkins or for Twilight fans, Edward and Bella. How about Jay Leno? The Kool Aide guy? A Cylon pumpkin? Some tips and links, below. Like many, I’ve been carving pumpkins […]

Filed Under: America, Other Stuff

Collectively, Americans Abroad Are 21st Most Populated “State”

July 30, 2009 by Danny Sullivan

Did you realize the US Census doesn’t count Americans who live abroad? It was pretty annoying to me last time. I wanted to be counted! More important, when there’s not a good count, in turn there’s less representation and support for the rights of Americans abroad. Some new numbers are in. According to an ACA […]

Filed Under: America

As Obama Turns America Socialist, An American Reflecting On Life In “Socialist” Britain

March 17, 2009 by Danny Sullivan

Apparently, some people believe President Barack Obama wants to turn the United States into a socialist country — with fears that this would be a terrible step in the wrong direction. Fair to say, most people with these fears have never lived in a socialist country. I have, in Britain, for 12 years. I thought […]

Filed Under: America, Britain

I’m A Real American, Despite What John McCain Thinks

October 22, 2008 by Danny Sullivan

I love America. But am I “pro-American?” Until recently, I had no idea my “pro-hood” was in question. Now I have the McCain-Palin campaign suggesting I don’t live in “real” America or that some parts of America are more “heartland-like” or “patriotic” than where I live. Knock it off. It’s not right. The American people […]

Filed Under: America

I’m Going Home

March 3, 2008 by Danny Sullivan

After 12 years of living in the UK, I’m going home — back to Southern California, back to Newport Beach. This will be a fairly personal post about the decision my family has made, but my blog was supposed to be for more than writing about gadgets and computers and donuts. Good writing is often […]

Filed Under: America, Britain, Fatherhood, The Move Home

George Washington & The Return Of General Howe’s Dog

July 4, 2007 by Danny Sullivan

Ah, another 4th Of July in Britain. For the American father, it’s time to break out the propaganda and indoctrinate my children! Last year’s 4th Of July Books For The Kids post from me covers some of what’s been on my reading list for the kids this week. But tonight I wanted to talk about […]

Filed Under: America

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Danny Sullivan is a former analyst and journalist who works for Google to help educate the public about search, to explore and explain issues that may arise with search, and take feedback from the public to help promote solutions.

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