January 2009
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Wabi-sabi →
A good example of this embodiment may be seen in certain styles of Japanese pottery. In Japanese tea ceremony, cups used are often rustic and simple-looking, e.g. Hagi ware, with shapes that are not quite symmetrical, and colors or textures that appear to emphasize an unrefined or simple style. In reality, the cups can be quite expensive and in fact, it is up to the knowledge and observational...
Jan 29th
me-trics →
Interesting looking data tracking service. I wonder if Kevin Kelly knows about this, he’s big into personal data tracking.
Jan 29th
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Rapid Prototyped Stingray via Bre Pettis
Jan 29th
“WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama expressed frustration Wednesday after members...”
– Obama Disappointed Cabinet Failed To Understand Conan Reference
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“When Barack Obama moved into the White House on January 20th, he gained access...”
– Obama’s Secret Record Collection : Rolling Stone Why do I get the feeling more of those records have a chance of getting a spin in the Obama Whitehouse than in the Bush Whitehouse? I have to believe Obama is a Led Zep fan.
Jan 27th
Listenmerlin: Considering Some Things - Jim Fairness...
Jan 26th
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synthPond 2.0 Tutorial (on Vimeo)
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“Do you know someone who needs hours alone every day? Who loves quiet...”
– Caring for Your Introvert - The Atlantic (March 2003)
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Fox News Fear Imbalance | The Daily Show
Jan 23rd
favicon.ico Generator →
Jan 23rd
1000 novels everyone must read: Science Fiction &... →
Recommended by Neil Gaiman himself on twitter.
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“Ambition is hope staring at the impossible with a devious grin whispering...”
– rands on Twitter
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“There will be people who will instantly hate your great idea and no matter what...”
– rands on Twitter
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“1. In a world that worships talent, values story and places a premium on new...”
– 25 Great Things About Being A Comics Fan
Jan 11th
“At last, today, we can talk about something else— about rock and roll...”
– After Virgil by Stephen Burt
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Jan 10th
Fimoculous.com - misc - 30 Most Notable Blogs of... →
In previous years, this list was dubbed “The Best Blogs You (Maybe) Aren’t Reading.” But that wordy contrivance seems presumptuous in these niche-filled times, where everyone seems to read everything yet no one seems to read the same things. So I took some advice that Lindsay gave me last year and dubbed this a collection of “notable” sites instead. That appellation...
Jan 9th
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“Can a Jedi lightsaber cut through Superman?”
– Yahoo! Answers Truly, a question for the ages. Make sure to read the “answers”.
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““SHOW HOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE HEIGHT OF A TALL BUILDING WITH THE AID...”
– Think Differently
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