March 2010
91 posts
February 2010
117 posts
“The genius of Google, Facebook, and others is that they’ve created services that...”
– David Lyons, “Google’s Orwell Moment” (Newsweek) (via sarahspy)
Lost season 3 disc 2 arrived today...
popculture-and-i:
Now we’re on episode five.
OH MY GOD. It’s so exciting and weird and scary!
Loving it.
I am very happy to see this, Astrid. I so want you in on discussions before end of season 6.
uoe:
oldhollywood:
Marlene Dietrich - Ich bin...
a baby cries, the cellphone vibrates, the soda can... →
owlpacino:
This article from Time asserts that advertisers use sound to manipulate consumers. This is probably not news to most people, but it does go a bit further into how this works and the article is from the future, so it must be good.
Interesting.
“Finocchiona, mahon cheese, iceberg, red onion, pickled pepper on ciabatta 8. Add...”
– Olympic Provisions | American Charcuterie | Since 2009
One thing that I think makes Portland special, is that we are totally not afraid of foods we have never heard of. I have no idea what boquerones are!
Obviously, in places like New York, there is a vibrant food culture, but for its size, I...
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nyc's 10 best coffee shops, according to TONY →
adnauseam:
Disappointed in myself that I’ve only been to half of these but at least they’re all already on my list!
Also, when did Grumpy open up in Park Slope?
I didn’t get a chance to try Grumpy when I was there. It looks awesome.
You are tired (I think) by E.e. cummings
adnauseam:
smellslikesunshine:
You are tired, (I think) Of the always puzzle of living and doing; And so am I. Come with me, then, And we’ll leave it far and far away— (Only you and I, understand!) You have played, (I think) And broke the toys you were fondest of, And are a little tired now; Tired of things that break, and— Just tired. So am I. But I come with a dream in my eyes tonight, And...
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I was asked to send a book for this project. I...
Watchnotlikethecheese:
Here’s a really wonderful stop-motion short film painstakingly shot at night in the forests near Viborg, Denmark. It’s set to “Slow Show” by The National, which is dark and sad and absolutely perfect.
This video is amazing. Watch it if you have a sec.
avgas asked: Hey John. I couldn't help but notice how hideously awesome the columns were on those trophies, I do some work with that kind of stuff. I can only guess the figurines are hidden for a reason, and that they are equally if not more deplorable. We occasionally come across some really gaudy shit, or we can order. Shipping from Vancouver would be a bit more, but I would do a much better job on...
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OMG GUYS, WHY AM I HAVING DREAMS ABOUT EATING A...
jjennruth:
What the shit is wrong with me? This is the 508342761860th time I’ve had a dream about accidentally eating meat since becoming a vegetarian. >.>
How long ago did you stop eating meat? When I first gave up meat and poultry 13 years ago, I had dreams of eating chicken all the time. And the dreams always came with guilt about having failed at something I was working so hard to...
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A passage from Stephen Hawking’s A Brief...
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adreamisawish asked: I never received an invite for Google wave, so I never was able to even try it. What does it do?
A New Blog Post About My Teddy Bear →
glitterbubbles asked: yeah, I log into google wave about once a week, just to make sure there are still no new waves. that was pretty short-lived. think there'll be a wave revival, at some point? xoxo
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Hey guys, remember Google Wave?! That was...