January 2009
34 posts
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'Deconstructing Dumbo' →
Artists Thomas Fuchs and Felix Sockwell illustrate the many facets of a beleaguered Republican Party using its elephant logo. (via)
Jan 27th
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Mimobots - Designer USB Flash Drives →
No, I don’t need one. But want is another issue entirely. Domo X (left) and Cosmobot.
Jan 27th
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Radio Silent: LA's Indie 103.1 Says 'Adios' →
Los Angeles’ best station refuses to drink the corporate radio Kool-Aid, says fuck you and goes underline as of January 15th. With streaming radio’s precarious financial buoyancy, you have to wonder how long it is until they starting taking on water. Missing Jonesy. 
Jan 25th
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Andrew Sullivan (Times Online): 'Can Barack Obama... →
We’re far from in sync on a whole slew of issues, but this article is a solid piece of writing and opinion. (via)
Jan 25th
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Holy Headshot! →
“A celebration of America’s undiscovered talent.” One of the many, many, many, many undiscovered. (Image: Patrick Borelli and Douglas Gorenstein)
Jan 24th
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U.S. President Barack Obama's New Ride: "The... →
But does it come with a cigarette lighter…? (Enlarge)
Jan 23rd
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American Painter Andrew Wyeth Dies At 91 →
Lose yourself in Christina’s World (1948) - Andrew Wyeth
Jan 23rd
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SoundTransit →
“Please put your ears in their upright and unlocked position…”
Jan 23rd
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Whitehouse.gov →
Behold the shine of fresh paint and refreshing policy.
Jan 22nd
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The Big Picture: The Inauguration Of President... →
Even after witnessing the momentous event with our own eyes, see it through the lenses of these amazing photographers.
Jan 22nd
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Girl Scout Cookies With Peanut Butter Are Safe →
Don’t fuck with my Do-Si-Dos (aka Savannahs), man.
Jan 22nd
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“If your mother says she loves you, check it out.”
– Journalistic credo from the City News Bureau of Chicago
Jan 22nd
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Jan 20th
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So THAT Happened...
No personal preference (Thanks for nothing, Bears and Bills), but there are compelling stories on either side of the ball nonetheless.
Jan 20th
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Jan 20th
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LEGObaminauguration →
Barack Obama’s Presidential Inauguration… in LEGOs. LEGOLAND® California, in Carlsbad. (Photo: LA Times)
Jan 20th
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“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary…”
– Edgar Allen Poe (Melancholic 200th Birthday, Ed!)
Jan 20th
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WatchWatch
“Gitmo Going Out Of Business Sale” - SNL
Jan 19th
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Emily Wick: 'The Fifty United States And Their... →
Linoleum block prints. (via)
Jan 18th
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“We have it in our power to begin the world over again.”
– Thomas Paine
Jan 18th
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10-Year-Old Reporter Damon Weaver Gets His... →
This kid is awesome! And with moxie to boot. How about seating him next to Helen Thomas in the White House Press Room next week, huh? His interview with then VP-Nominee Joe Biden in Florida last fall is a classic:  
Jan 16th
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Pete Souza Named White House Photographer →
Sen. Barack Obama Runs Up The Stairs To The U.S. Capitol (Photo © Pete Souza) In His Temporary Senate Office (Photo © Pete Souza) Check out Souza’s site, which also includes images from his stunning book, The Rise of Barack Obama.
Jan 14th
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Yes Pecan! →
Be sure to add the Hope sprinkles.
Jan 14th
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Dodgers' Vin Scully Named Top Sportscaster Of... →
In a class by himself. (Photo: NY Times)
Jan 14th
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Jan 11th
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Get Sporked!
My newest food tool. Tack, Sweden. And thank you, Turbo!
Jan 11th
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U.S. Senator And Pell Grant Namesake, Claiborne... →
A tip of the cap and gown to one of the enablers of a college education (especially mine).
Jan 10th
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Jan 10th
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Cubs Hot Stove Cookin'
Hendry’s adding new ingredients to the recipe. Haute Cuisine or Pot Luck?  Chicago Tribune: DeRosa Traded To Cleveland MLB.com: Cubs Finalize Marquis-Vizcaino Swap Chicago Tribune: Milton Bradley To Sign With Cubs One has to wonder which game Bradley’s bringing to the Cubs: He middled for two seasons in LA, but brought the noise with the Rangers last year. No doubt Mr. Hendry is...
Jan 10th
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Jan 8th
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The Photographic Dictionary →
Where a picture is worth a word. (via)
Jan 5th
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Toronto Puts Zambonis On Ice →
Another casualty of global warming…?
Jan 4th
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12 Surprising And Productive Brain Exercises →
A New Year’s resolution gym membership for your noggin.
Jan 4th
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Hitting The Reset Button
2008 2009. Happy New Year!
Jan 2nd