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“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
– Mae West (via kari-shma) (via quote-book) (via amongthestars)
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Can Google Beat China? Room for Debate →
Experts on the field of information technology weigh in on Google vs China and technology vs censorship.
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The Top 10 New Era Superhero Caps [io9]
My head is both to big and to beautiful to wear fitted hats but they would be great decoration for my rooms upcoming spring redesign. More pictures of my favs after the jump [io9].
Classic Batman Logo:
The (hanging?) Dark Knight
Fruity Fantastic Four
Chelsea Superman
Classic X-Men
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Google Stands Up Aginst Chinese Internet... →
Over the past year or so the Chinese government has done some outrageous things to censor the internet on their shores, and Google looking to increase its presence in the world’s biggest market has swallowed their bitter regulations at every turn. Until today.
From the Google blog:
In mid-December, we detected a highly sophisticated and targeted attack on our corporate infrastructure...
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“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people”
– Victor Borge
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Crown Of Glory
When I doubt people, I feel pain. When I judge people, it is unbearable. When I hate people, there is no value to my existence.
Yet if I believe, I am deceived. If I love, I am betrayed. Suffering and grieving tonight, my head in my hands
Am I wrong? Yes, I am wrong. Even though we are deceived, still believe. Though we are betrayed, still forgive. Love completely even those who hate...
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“The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a...”
– Alan Bennett (The History Boys: The Film) (via kari-shma) (via quote-book) (via amongthestars)
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WatchMos Def / Talib Kweli ~ History (Creative Control Color Edit) [GWHH]
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Air Jordan Knock Out 1 [AJKO]
This is one of the first Jordan’s ever released and it hold a mythical place in the world of Jordan Heads. One of those shoes that you rarely find. And its even rarer to find one in decent condition. Never fear, the shoe will be released in Fall 2010.
Not only are the Air Jordan 1’s my favorite basketball sneaker ever, combining a perfect balance of weight, grip, style and support, if...
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Mixtape: Furious Styles & DJ Dub Present: Jay... →
“In the current state of music, an artist like Jay (Electronica) deserves the attention of anyone who even THINKS they like Hip-Hop. We’re not saying that he’s the savior but he’s been working on the humble for years and Exhibit C opened him up to the world. World, meet Jay Electronica…support his victory for Hip-Hop.” – DJ Dub
“I truly believe that everyman has a story and Jay Electronica’s...
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Jay Electronica ~ Exhibit C
Tired of the...
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Showcase: No Relief and LIttle Attention →
Morning prayer for the soldiers under the command of General Nkunda in 2007. (he has since been arrested.)
In a world filled with suffering and conflict there are too many places forgotten, overlooked and too dark with sorrow to even gaze upon. Photojournalist Cédric Gerbehaye, 32 takes it upon himslef and his talent to remind the world about the story of the people of modern Congo.
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Can you believe I missed a live Alicia Keys...
I know it’s not the end of the world, but I missed the live broadcast of Wednesdays night’s Alicia Keys concert. The funny thing is, while I was exploring Harlem on 125th helping a friend find a hostel, Akeys was at the Apollo Theater just down the street. I had no clue.
Preview and purpose:
Anyway you can watch the video here. Skip to 55:00 to go straight to the music. the...
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107 Dazzling Christmas Lights →
I know it’s a bit late, but about 3 weeks ago giz ran a fantastic shooting challenge where readers submitted their best shots of Christmas lights. Though it’s not the winner here’s my favorite:
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This is actually a picture of my Christmas tree. I shot this with my Canon XS using a 4 second exposure at f-8, and an iso of 100. I started with the lens unfocused and...
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Scaffold Your New Year's Resolutions for Lasting... →
By the second week of January most realize that achieving positive change in the new year is just a bit more difficult then they may of signed up for. Normally I don’t pay attention to your everyday web self-improvement tips because they boarder on the familiar side of common sense, but this lifehacker post offered some insight that really hit home.
The vast majority of those people will...
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“I love you and it’s getting worse.”
– Joseph Morris (via kari-shma)
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15 Reasons Why Brooklyn is New York City's Borough... →
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Another Sneaker That I Want but Can't Afford or...
Nike SB “Booom” Dunk Hi Quickstrike
Comic Book inspired design. [Hyperbeast via Think Common]
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Mom if you're reading...
iPod Touch bedspread and pillow. Looks like a good fit with my ever-sleep lifestyle, but I already doze with my iTouch under my pillow for lightning-quick internet access. [Ellos via Giz]
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Confirmed: America Sucks at Celebrating the New... →
Just look at how the rest of the world brings in the new year and you’ll realize just how lame it is watching a ball drop with a bunch of drunks.
My Favorite, though it’s not quite at the start of the year…
People admire the moment the sun rises above Mount Fuji, which is known locally as the “Diamond Fuji”, from atop Rugatke Mountain in Fujikawaguchiko town,...
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A few of my favorite shots from NYT's Documenting...
There’s a ton of great shots captivating many of the best and worst moments of in past 10 years. I really think photo journalism is going to be huge in the next decade. You can check out the full gallery and article here.
I was living in Harlem on 135th St, and as soon as the major netowrks called the elections for Obama, the neighborhood began to erupt. What started as honks and shots...
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Documenting the Decade [NYT Lens Blog] →
Readers submitted photos and their recollections of important moments from the last 10 years, documenting events including the Sept. 11 attacks, the space shuttle Columbia disaster, the war in Iraq, the Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, the 2004 and 2008 elections and the recession.
I’ll post some of my favs tomorrow
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Celebrate 2010 With New Desktop Wallpaper!
Here are my fav’s from a fabulous post over at lifehacker. See anything you like? Find them full sized here.
[lifehacker]
Hang In rope by ~ribhu
happy new year 2010 by ~ayeb
My Fave:
Happy New Year 2010 by *Thvg
Minimalistic New Year Wallp. by ~Lazlo-Moholy
December 2009
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Five Best Wallpaper Sites Voted by Lifehacker... →
It’s a great list but I highly recommend interfacelift for it’s amazing natural vistas shot by everyday Joe’s. Don’t underrate the inspirational power of a new wallpaper.