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    22 Jan 2010 | 12:40 am
    At Posterous, we're in the business of making posting dead simple. But what good is posting if you can't share it? Our autopost tools already make it super easy to let your friends on Facebook and Twitter keep updated about your posts. But what about the rest of your friends and family? You know, your grandmother in Omaha or your uncle in Schenectady .. That's why we created our new subscribe via email feature -- now anybody with an email (last time we checked, that was 2 billion people) can subscribe to receive regular updates from your Posterous blog.

  • Posterous brings you post.ly: Your one stop shop for posting everything to Twitter (and beyond)

    21 Jan 2010 | 10:22 am
    You've seen post.ly in shortened Posterous URLs, but today we're proud to announce that we've got a lot more in store for the domain. We've released post.ly, a simple and powerful site for posting all kinds of files from your computer to Twitter. The best part is that post.ly is backed by Posterous so it comes with all the amazing functionality you've come to expect from posterous.com. You can still customize your theme, use your own domain, and add in your own analytics. What's more, with our autopost capabilities there's no reason to stop at just Twitter; post.ly will autopost your…

  • Blackberry users rejoice! You can post to Posterous from your BB using OpenBeak Twitter app

    20 Jan 2010 | 11:49 pm
    OpenBeak 1.2 (formerly TwitterBerry) now supports Posterous for image posting. Select "Posterous" from the "Media Provider" choice on the Configure screen. Post your tweets and photos to an ad free, customized site that you own! Visit http://m.openbeak.com on your BlackBerry smartphone to download the app. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky creates Coke Zero Department of Fannovation using Posterous

    18 Jan 2010 | 11:31 am
    Coke Zero has launched the Department of Fannovation, a website where you can submit ideas to improve the NCAA fan experience. The site was created by Crispin Porter + Bogusky, well known for their work for Burger King, Microsoft, and Coke. The Deparatment of Fannovation was built on Posterous, and takes advantage of our rich media processing, Autopost to social networks, and post moderation. Post moderation allows you to create a site that can be updated by anyone via email. These sites can be used to crowdsource images, video, and text from users. Help Coke Zero advance the NCAA fan…

  • Group blogs become more awesome: Now launching Group Profile and Autopost

    10 Dec 2009 | 12:37 am
    If you need a way to get people together to contribute to a group blog AND Twitter AND Facebook Page (or any other sites we support), Posterous has an answer for you. Today, we're launching big upgrades to our group blog system so that now you can setup a group blog to have its own profile AND its own autopost sites. We use it here on our very own blog! If you haven't set up a group blog before, it's simple. Just go to your Manage page and follow these simple directions: Posterous group blogs make it easy for lots of people to all post and collaborate because all it takes is an email address…
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  • Google Buzz's official demo [video]

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:25 am
    Google has just unveiled its latest attempt to become more relevant in the social media space—Google Buzz. The product is integrated within Gmail and will be rolled out gradually to all of the webmail service’s users over the next few days. While this development is still unfolding, you can check out Google Buzz’s two-minute demo of Buzz in action both online and via mobile. What are your initial reactions? Another soon-to-be-forgotten Google product like Wave, or a Facebook/Twitter killer? Full story at Mashable. Total Google coverage. Permalink | Leave a…

  • Darth Vader’s original wimpy voice [video]

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:15 am
    Imagine a galaxy far, far away where Darth Vader sounded like any other British bloke strolling down the corridors of the Death Star. Before James Earl Jones provided the menacing voice of the Dark Lord of the Sith, English actor and bodybuilder David Prowse delivered the lines from inside the Darth costume. While George Lucas never intended for Prowse’s voice to make the flick’s final cut, it’s weird to imagine how different Star Wars would have been with a different Vader voice. Full story at Huffington Post. Tons of Star Wars tidbits. Permalink | Leave a…

  • 7 things you didn’t know about condoms

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:14 am
    Rubbers. Raincoats. Inconvenient. Whatever you call 'em, condoms remain a must-have in the safe sex tool box. Long before the days of Durex and Trojans, men used animal intestines to protect their willies (that sounds lovely, eh ladies?) and still to this day use lambskin condoms for latex allergies and supposed extra sensitivity. Want to learn even more fun facts about condoms that will surely impress your friends and potential lovers? Check out Asylum's seven things you probably didn't know about condoms that includes tantalizing tidbits like: Vaseline + condoms = Disintegrated rubber and…

  • Horror flick mirror scare mash-up [video]

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:25 am
    Horror movies love to rely on cliches to scare the bejeezus out of us, but does it really surprise anyone that the axe murderer is going to pop in the reflection of a mirror? Ok, yes, it still totally sparks a few pee-in-pants moments. Check out this mash-up of mirror scare moments (fair warning: don’t watch alone in a big, dark, scary house): Full story at Four Four. Boo! Tons of scary and not so scary movie news. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • 7 things you shouldn't do on Valentine's Day

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am
    Ah, Valentine’s day. February fourteenth marks that special moment in the year when Hallmark cashes in on our emotions and cupid gets busy shooting arrows. Whether you’re indifferent, excited, upset, or madly in love—there are seven things you just shouldn’t do on this lovey-dovey holiday. See a few do-not-do’s below: Go on a first date. First dates are hard enough, why add the extra pressure? Call your ex. Abort mission! On a day like this, it’s normal for your thoughts to drift to the one you used to be with, but you broke up for a reason. So, spare…
 
 
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  • Parisian Love

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:14 am
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  • Coke HardTimes Super Bowl 2010

    7 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am
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  • The Original Farmer's Daughter

    6 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    via youtube.com This.....is...hilarious.... been listening to this repeatedly now.... mannn...! Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • I hit the publish button of Windows Live Writer accidentally

    5 Feb 2010 | 6:38 pm
    The other day while I was writing up a twitter app profile for my site Twi5.com (which I do using Windows Live Writer), I accidentally hit the 'Publish' button and the half done post was instantly published on Twi5. Sure, I immediately unpublished the post but the damage had been done. These RSS feeds get updated pretty quick nowadays! It did disappear from the feeds eventually but not before causing some embarrassment for me. Coming back to Windows Live Writer, I couldn't find a way to make it ask me for a confirmation before publishing a post. In order that I do not repeat the same mistake,…

  • The best place to watch your favorite TV shows

    5 Feb 2010 | 7:29 am
    via tvgorge.com I absolutely love this site! Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • Na Leo's special Valentine's Day Concert

    7 Feb 2010 | 5:09 pm
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  • Alan Wong's Valentine's Day menu

    7 Feb 2010 | 3:04 pm
    Happy Valentine’s Day • February 13 & 14, 2010 A “Four Play” of Appetizers: Pebble Beach Oyster, Bacon, Foie Gras Tart Truffle Poke Stack, Poamoho Farms Avocado, Bubu Arare Kauai Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail, Sweet Potato Causa Crab Won Ton Chip, Fresh Soy Bean Mousse Choice of: Butter Poached Lobster Coconut Curry Sauce   OR Steamed Moi, Pacific Threadfin Lobster Truffle Nage, Yuba, Ali’I Mushrooms Choice of: Ginger Crusted Onaga Miso Sesame Vinaigrette, Organic Hamakua Mushroom and Corn   OR Maui Cattle Company Beef Medallion Red…

  • Remembering Fasi and Heftel

    5 Feb 2010 | 6:19 pm
    Mayor Frank Fasi with Senator Duke Kawasaki As a toddler, I would go to the voting polls with my Nanny and Papa during the primary and general elections in Hawaii. Then, I'd beg to stay up past my bedtime to watch the results, until eventually falling asleep in front of the television. Back then, winners were declared sometimes down to the wire of the deadline to print the morning edition of the Honolulu Advertiser. It was at that young age that I knew how important it was to get involved during election season. Hawaii has lost two very passionate politicians in two days. I was a young child…

  • @nerdseyeview But people are frozen in Downtown Honolulu!

    4 Feb 2010 | 2:34 pm
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  • I'm not saying I would, but if I were to get a tattoo, it would definitely be done by Anil Gupta of Inkline Studios

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:31 am
    I can't even remember how I found out about this guy in the first place, seeing as he operates out of New York and has done tattoos for a number of celebrities and ordinary people alike.  All I know is, if I were to commit something permanently into my skin, I'd want someone who knew what he was doing.  And Anil Gupta is like the Picasso of tattoo artists. See the full gallery on posterous Also, it would probably be something lame like a lotus flower (my name, in Chinese) or some other nature-inspired pattern, because I don't have an original thought in my head when it comes to body…

  • 10pm supper for one: Gnocchi in egg sauce and purple carrot stir-fry

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:16 pm
    If you meet a picky eater who won't eat his/her veggies, maybe you ought to try feeding that fussy-fuss some PURPLE VEGGIES.  Because they are so much fun, and tasty besides.  You may already know I have a penchant for purple things that normally come in other colors.  I should clarify: I have a penchant for purple vegetables that normally come in other colors.  Bruises and other bodily injuries do not count. See the full gallery on posterousI got these gorgeous purple carrots from, where else, Berkeley Bowl market.  I love getting things there that I can't get…

  • Foodie Tuesday: Sofrito, for Cuban-style black beans

    3 Feb 2010 | 1:06 am
    This journey began with Versailles Cuban Food in Culver City, where I first fell in love with that magical combination of black beans and fluffy white rice.  Each by itself is pretty good, but together they become more than the sum of two parts.  Don't ask me why a Cuban place is named after a French landmark.  Just ask me how delicious their food is, and I'll give you an answer: VERY. You can tell good black beans when you spoon them over a small pile of rice and they sort of just fall slowly over themselves in this luxurious mix of sauciness and mashiness.  And when you…

  • Lessons from two different UPS locations: not all franchises are created equal.

    2 Feb 2010 | 1:12 pm
    Not a terribly groundbreaking observation, but I was struck recently by how different the customer experience can be at different locations of the same franchised brand.  In this case, I had had a particularly negative experience at the UPS location in Burlingame.  Couple points: Inflexible hours (I had to return a second time because they closed right in front of my face the first time.)Lack of convenient "extras" (they threatened to charge me $2 for tape to package my box, so I had to go home to package it and return a third time). Unpleasant attitude from workers in general.In…

  • Totally adorable 10-min short my friends made.

    1 Feb 2010 | 9:36 am
    I keep expecting Poncho himself (my friend's colorful parrot) to make an appearance, but sadly he doesn't.  The short is still entertaining, with moments of drama, laughter and suspense.  Makes me want to cobble together a film of my own! Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover w/Brooklyn Decker 2010 http://bit.ly/9wvivT

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:34 am
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  • Bush "miss me yet?" billboard is real... photos:

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:52 am
    A picture of a billboard featuring a picture of former President George W. Bush and the words "Miss Me Yet?" began circulating via e-mail on Monday, February 8, 2010. At first, many assumed that the billboard was a photoshopped image, however it was confirmed to be real and stands along I-35 near the town of Wyoming, in the state of Minnesota. Bob Collins of Minnesota Public Radio confirmed seeing the billboard along I-35. The mayor of Wyoming, Sheldon Anderson, said he has received a lot inquiries over the Bush billboard but said he did not know who set up the billboard or who…

  • Water pollution in China is stunning & sad NYTIMES

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:49 am
    http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/world/asia/10pollute.html?hp Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • AUDIO: Howard Stern talks about becoming judge on American Idol http://bit.ly/abEjFr

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am
    Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowel on American Idolhttp://www.mahalo.com/howard-stern-american-idolshock-jock Howard Stern confirmed that FOX was courting him to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. During his show on February 8, 2010. Addressing the recent rumors that Stern may become a judge on Idol, Stern told his listeners, "There's not a better job on the planet than judging that f----ng karaoke contest." He went on to say, "It might be possible, we'll see," and "They'd have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of…

  • Brilliant: Super Gay Superbowl Photo--literally.

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:22 am
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  • Victory! The person I wanted to fire two months ago has "left" his position. I had no part in that, but I'm happy

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:43 am
    A couple months ago I tweeted angrily about wanting to fire someone. Now I can tell the story.Kate and I purchased a home in November, and escrow was supposed to close on December 11. We were delayed by a couple weeks, almost entirely because of the incompetence of the property manager for the building. This delay caused me tremendous stress, and even some financial loss.I won't go into detail on what happened, but some of the stories are ridiculous. It's infuriating for me to just think about it. My agent, the selling agent, mortgage broker, lender, and escrow agent…

  • I'm very lucky to have five incredible guys as my groomsmen

    5 Feb 2010 | 4:26 pm
    Wedding planning has been moving along pretty well. We got a ton of stuff done while we were in Buffalo over Christmas. We've already got a date, venue, photographer, wedding planner, guest list, cake, florist, DJ... Basically everything but the Indian stuff, which I guess I'm in charge of. Through this process, I've been thinking a lot about all my family, friends, how I met Kate, and how I got to where I am today. It's been an incredible journey. In particular, my 5 groomsmen are the best friends a guy could ask for. These gentlemen have changed my life, and have made me who I am today.

  • The Apple iPad is here. It won't change the world, but it's gorgeous. And I want one

    27 Jan 2010 | 1:52 pm
    The Apple iPad. The hardware is gorgeous. It's pretty much an oversized iPod Touch. It's sleek, slim, and light. The software is an enhanced iPhone OS. That's great because people already know how to use it. But i was hoping for something more. There weren't any revolutionary interface changes, as there were when the iPhone was first released. The price is incredible. People thought it would cost $1000. It's half that. This can replace a PC for some people; be a second, portable machine for others; or just a toy for some. The data plans are pretty reasonable as well. What's missing? It needs…

  • In 12 hours, Steve Jobs will change the world. Again.

    26 Jan 2010 | 11:03 pm
    One of the things I miss most not working at Apple, is watching the keynotes and announcements live at the Apple campus. I can't wait to see what Steve unveils this time! My credit card number is on my clipboard, ready to paste as needed! :) Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • I got a live demo of Square on Saturday night by donating $50 to Charity Water. My thoughts here.

    25 Jan 2010 | 11:35 am
    Square is an attachment for your iPhone that lets you swipe credit cards. Combined with their software and payments infrastructure, it allows anyone to accept money quickly. It's definitely a cool product. It's a tiny device that converts the magnetic signals from your credit card into an audio tone, which feeds into your iPhone headphone jack. The software then converts those tones back into a number for processing. The demo worked. Technical glitches aside, it was a pleasurable experience. The phone processed the payment quickly, accepted my signature via my finger on the screen, and it…
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  • The treasure-filled minefield before us

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:54 pm
    There are so many breakout successes in tech. Andreesen. Cuban. Zuckerberg. Ev. Larry and Sergey. Sometimes it feels like they were ordained in some special way. It's enough to get someone very very discouraged! Are they lucky, or are they good? The truth is... both. Keep this in mind next time you feel discouraged. It is all too easy to compare yourself to those more fortunate, and come out feeling like you're not living up to your potential. It's not all luck -- to say so would be to denigrate the incredible hard work that people put in to get where they are. But it's also not all skill --…

  • Build a cathedral, because it's way more awesome (a parable of three stonecutters)

    5 Feb 2010 | 11:26 am
    Once upon a time, there was a traveler who came upon three individuals working with stone. Curious as to what the workers were doing with the stones, the traveler approached the first worker and asked, “What are you doing with these stones?” Grumpily and without hesitation the worker quickly responded, “I am a stonecutter and I am cutting stones.” Not satisfied with this answer, the traveler approached the second worker and asked, “What are you doing with these stones?” The second worker paused for a moment, sighed, but smiled a little and then explained,…

  • How times change: In 1994, Steve was a failure laughed at by the press, and Object Oriented was the latest buzzword

    1 Feb 2010 | 10:27 pm
    There are big changes coming in software development — and Jobs, of all people, is trying to lead the way. This time the Holy Grail is object-oriented programming; some have compared the effect it will have on the production of software to the effect the industrial revolution had on manufactured goods. "In my 20 years in this industry, I have never seen a revolution as profound as this," says Jobs, with characteristic understatement. "You can build software literally five to 10 times faster, and that software is much more reliable, much easier to maintain and much more powerful." Of course,…

  • Brainhack! Blood sugar affects your judgment: Drink diet coke to be impulsive, drink regular to think long term

    1 Feb 2010 | 11:16 am
    Not only did having a higher blood sugar level make study participants less likely to act impulsively, but taking a diet drink made people more likely to act on impulse and take the immediate, smaller reward, Wang said. via physorg.com via @jensmccabe Fascinating -- yet another you can brainhack yourself by what you eat or drink. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • What people said about the iPod 9 years ago when it launched...

    28 Jan 2010 | 9:44 pm
    The iPod made its debut in Oct 2001. It looked like this: This is what they said: iPoop... iCry. I was so hoping for something more. Great just what the world needs, another freaking MP3 player. Go Steve! Where's the Newton?! I still can't believe this! All this hype for something so ridiculous! Who cares about an MP3 player? I want something new! I want them to think differently! Why oh why would they do this?! It's so wrong! It's so stupid! All that hype for an MP3 player? Break-thru digital device? The Reality Distiortion Field™ is starting to warp Steve's mind if he thinks for one…
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  • Zhou Fan

    26 Jan 2010 | 9:04 am
    Illustrations by Zhou Fan. They remind me of Shary Boyle's porcelain sculptures. (via) Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Lisa Kellner

    26 Jan 2010 | 8:36 am
    These stunning sculptures are made out of silk by Brooklyn-based artist Lisa Kellner. Slabsilk, pigment, thread, monofilament 58” x 36” x 43”Almost Perfectsilk, pigment, thread, surgical pins 42” x 31” x 6” Surfacing BeneathSite specific installation that rethinks the microscopic. Installed at the Brooklyn Arts Council. (via) Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Paul Vizzari

    26 Jan 2010 | 8:25 am
    Hi, everyone! I've gotten a lot of new subscribers in the last little while, but I've been very bad with posting! I hope the next few posts make up for the long absence.Here is a piece that I love by Paul Vizzari. It's called "The Great Owl". (via) Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Georg Baselitz

    26 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am
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  • Harry Clarke

    26 Nov 2009 | 7:55 am
    These illustrations by Harry Clarke for Edgar Allan Poe are incredible. (via & via) See the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »
 
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  • Vietnam in Monochrome

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:59 am
    Some from my B&W rolls in Vietnam. Enjoy. More on flickR Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Akif Hakan Celebi

    5 Feb 2010 | 2:51 pm
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  • Leonhard Katzel

    5 Feb 2010 | 3:17 am
    Leonhard. Nice man. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Anna☆Morosini

    3 Feb 2010 | 5:23 pm
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  • 'Catcher in the Rye' author J.D. Salinger dies

    28 Jan 2010 | 1:04 pm
    via sfgate.com RIP J.D. Salinger -- I still laugh every time I read Holden's conversation with the taxi driver. The driver doesn't care what happens to the ducks in the park, but he knows damn well what happens to the fish! Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • High-speed rail to receive $2.25 billion

    28 Jan 2010 | 12:49 pm
    California will receive $2.25 billion - more than any other corridor - to help build the 800-mile high-speed rail project, which has an estimated construction cost of $42 billion. State voters in 2008 approved the sale of $10 billion in bonds to help build the system. "This award is fantastic news for California and for our state's high-speed rail project," said Curt Pringle, chairman of the California High Speed Rail Authority and mayor of Anaheim. "This award will go toward specific projects, but it will benefit every single section of our planned high-speed rail system by moving this…

  • How free is your parking?

    22 Jan 2010 | 12:54 pm
    via youtube.com Great video -- I was aware driving was subsidized heavily by way of freeway/road maintenance but had never considered free parking as another example. Note to self: drive even less. If I'm going to be spending money on getting around, I'd rather that money go towards a service promoting a better and more sustainable lifestyle. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Marriage Is So Gay - Marriage Equality T-Shirts

    21 Jan 2010 | 6:30 pm
    via marriageissogay.com $19.95 -- "proceeds from each tee sold to organizations promoting marriage equality." Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Pacifica Riptide: Rolling Thunder: El Nino Is Back & He Is Pissed!

    20 Jan 2010 | 1:13 pm
    via pacificariptide.com Looking down the road -- it looks like we'll prob. be in for a wet few weeks. Very unusual for our area but much like I remember we had last time El Nino rolled through. I'll prob have to get used to riding in the rain again, and if not, riding on the rollers or running. Permalink | Leave a comment  »
 
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  • Superbowl team: online finance's best Superbowl team: online finance's best

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:33 pm
    In the wake of the big commercial fest Super Bowl yesterday (wait, there was a game yesterday??), I thought it would be interesting to put together a team of the Web’s best financial analysts, talking heads, and pundits.  An all star team of sorts for online finance. Offense Quarterback: The Big Picture, Barry Ritholtz.  Barry’s the go-to guy, calling the shots — the plays, as you will — of what’s happening as it’s happening.  With the eye of an on-field general, Barry’s commentary pulls no punches and provides a certain vision. Wide…

  • 5 most expensive pieces of art

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:36 am
    Alberto Giacometti L'Homme qui marche I  $104.3 million  (sculpture) Pablo Picasso's Parisian boy smoking a pipe (painting) Picasso Dora Maar au chat   $95.2 million in 2006 auction Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II Gustav Klimt $87.9 million Francis Bacon's Triptych $86.3 million in 2008. See and download the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Gargoyles

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:20 am
    Gargoyles – Glorious Gruesome Grotesqueshttp://quazen.com/arts/visual-arts/gargoyles-glorious-gruesome-grotesques/ See and download the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Speaking of bubbles . . .

    7 Feb 2010 | 1:05 pm
    Who knew the ACLU could be sexy?http://olympia.gr/2010/02/07/and-speaking-of-bubbles/ Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Vacation to Mars: Antarctica’s Dry Valleys

    6 Feb 2010 | 1:19 pm
    Vacation to Mars: Antarctica’s Dry Valleys by Ransom RiggsMost of Antarctica has about 2 1/2 miles of ice covering it, and that cold, white wasteland is what most people picture when they think of the South Pole. But a series of dry valleys in Antarctica, about 4,000 kilometers square, have no ice on them at all. The moisture is sucked from the dry valleys by a rain shadow effect — winds rushing over them at speeds up to 200/mph — leaving a bizarre and fascinating landscape, which looks more like Mars than the rest of our planet.Lacking the resources (or cojones) to go there…
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  • "When running up a hill, it's alright to give up as many times as you wish - as long as your feet keep moving." Dr. Morita Shoma

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:57 am
    See and download the full gallery on posterous Moving to the Japanese countryside was the best decision I ever made. The move from Namba Osaka to Nara (in the mountainside) is sort of like moving from Manhattan to Connecticut. We've only been here in the new place about 10 days (still not unpacked completely) and I have been for a run nearly everyday, something that was impossible and downright depressing in the concrete jungle of Osaka. The dramatic increase in running days is great, but it's not just about the heart, muscles, bones, etc. -- running in the clean air of the mountains,…

  • Get Seth Godin's latest book "Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?" This book is %^@&*#! AWESOME!

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:36 am
    Just got my copy today here in Japan from The States. I'm not all the way through it yet -- loads of underlining -- but I can tell this is going to be a very important book for me this year (and I hope you too). Here's a link to the book on Amazon.com I was surprised (and delighted) to see that Presentation Zen was included among some 38 books that Seth says he used while working on Linchpin. To the authors Seth says: "I took a seed from your generous gift and grew it into something else, something I hope will spread." I'm really enjoying this book and I love Seth's conversational, simple…

  • Really cool college class at Kansai Gaidai

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:33 pm
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  • Hackintosh in Japan pub

    3 Feb 2010 | 4:43 am
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  • Snow Leopard on Dell

    3 Feb 2010 | 4:41 am
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  • Body Count | Drawing Art

    28 Jan 2010 | 7:57 am
    The numbers kept coming up in the daily reports. Five here, fourteen there, one day after another. And then the growing figure mounting over a thousand. But for Emily Prince it was no longer enough to know how many. She needed to see pictures of the face of these women and man, to familiarize herself just a tiny bit more with what was happening far from her warm home. So she started to portray the fallen soldiers. It means spending time with each one. It is looking into their eyes to see who is now gone. Check out Emily's website and have a look yourself. See the…

  • Garuda | Animation A Annecy

    25 Jan 2010 | 3:42 pm
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  • Special Friendship | Curiosity

    10 Jan 2010 | 11:12 pm
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  • Inspired Bicycles | Creative Cycling

    7 Jan 2010 | 5:05 am
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  • Plague | Short Movie

    4 Jan 2010 | 4:36 am
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  • Great Scott! TweetDeck engages the Twitter Flux Capacitor

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:34 pm
    Marty: Wait a minute. Wait a minute Doc, uh, are you telling me you built a time machine... out of a DeLorean? Doc Brown: The way I see it, if you're going to build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style? Back To The Future Time and the Real-Time Web wait for no man (or woman, presumably...).  Now, until we release what we are calling the "Marty McFly Module" there is certainly not a lot we can do to help you as far as Time is concerned here at TweetDeck, but with our latest release we are giving you an update that will certainly allow you to blast through the real-time…

  • Branded short URLs in the wild and on TweetDeck

    29 Jan 2010 | 10:22 am
    Just noticed something cool and wanted to share. If you're using bit.ly to shorten URLs and add a Techcrunch (techcrunch.com) or Onion (theonion.com) URL to the compose window in TweetDeck, instead of shortening to a bit.ly link you'll get an appropriately branded short URL i.e. tcrn.ch or onion.com. I've subsequently learnt (from the bit.ly guys) this is part of a new bit.ly PRO service and these branded URLs will soon be opened up to all bit.ly PRO enterprise users. From a user point of view short URLs with a greater sense of transparency can't be bad and as a publisher getting…

  • TweetDeck For iPhone Gets A New-Year Update

    7 Jan 2010 | 10:00 am
    Happy New Year TweetDeckers!  We hope you all had a great festive season and that 2010 is off to a good start for you. We are kicking our new year off in fine form with a feature-packed update to the TweetDeck iPhone app, which is available now from the App Store. v.1.3 of TweetDeck for the iPhone now gets up to speed with the desktop version in some key areas such as Lists and Retweets. We have also introduced geo-coding of tweets using your iPhone's GPS. Keep up with your favourite Twitter Lists You can now take your Twitter Lists with you wherever you go by adding columns to your…

  • The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

    21 Dec 2009 | 3:59 am
         "You consider that to be important?" he [Inspector Gregory] asked.      "Exceedingly so."      "Is there any point to which you would wish to draw my attention?"      "To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time."      "The dog did nothing in the night-time."      "That was the curious incident," remarked Sherlock Holmes.      The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1893) As you're probably aware our world of TweetDeck doesn't stand still for long, if at all, and we've all been…

  • Integrating the Directory with a big "small" update

    17 Dec 2009 | 2:04 am
    Today we have launched TweetDeck for Desktop v0.32.5.  This release integrates some aspects of the new TweetDeck Directory into the desktop application, so you can now explore and discover great Lists even easier than before. You can also now view List comments from the TweetDeck Directory when viewing a List profile. You can even add your own comments too, allowing you to contribute to the conversation without having to open your browser. Add to this a collection of fixes for some troublesome problems, and you have quite a big "small" update! Here's a run-down of what's included in this…
 
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  • fresno dome sunset - desktop background wallpaper #photo

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    hope you enjoy this series of desktop background wallpapers.these images are created for a 1.6:1 aspect ratio, widescreen. the image resolution is 2560x1600, use a setting such as center or fit if you are using a different resolution.  this series is comprised of images i like and personally use as my desktop backgrounds on windows vista and osx. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • elements - desktop background wallpaper #photo

    5 Feb 2010 | 10:36 am
    hope you enjoy this series of desktop background wallpapers.these images are created for a 1.6:1 aspect ratio, widescreen. the image resolution is 2560x1600, use a setting such as center or fit if you are using a different resolution.  this series is comprised of images i like and personally use as my desktop backgrounds on windows vista and osx. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • beauty in death - desktop background wallpaper #photo

    3 Feb 2010 | 8:48 am
    hope you enjoy this series of desktop background wallpapers.these images are created for a 1.6:1 aspect ratio, widescreen. the image resolution is 2560x1600, use a setting such as center or fit if you are using a different resolution.  this series is comprised of images i like and personally use as my desktop backgrounds on windows vista and osx. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • being different - desktop background wallpaper #photo

    2 Feb 2010 | 4:22 pm
    hope you enjoy this series of desktop background wallpapers.these images are created for a 1.6:1 aspect ratio, widescreen. the image resolution is 2560x1600, use a setting such as center or fit if you are using a different resolution.  this series is comprised of images i like and personally use as my desktop backgrounds on windows vista and osx. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • seal - desktop background wallpaper #photo

    1 Feb 2010 | 9:41 am
    can't decide which i like better, the black and white or the color - so, I've posted both.hope you enjoy this series of desktop background wallpapers.these images are created for a 1.6:1 aspect ratio, widescreen. the image resolution is 2560x1600, use a setting such as center or fit if you are using a different resolution.  this series is comprised of images i like and personally use as my desktop backgrounds on windows vista and osx. Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • Digital gel

    5 Feb 2010 | 4:38 am
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  • Capsule

    3 Feb 2010 | 4:21 am
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  • Pyramid(s)

    9 Feb 2010 | 4:48 am
    via vimeo.com Paris. Le Louvre. A cold winter day. Quick shots. Panasonic GH1 - 720p50 Canon FD 50mm 1.4 & 28mm 2.8 Premiere pro Magic Bullet Mojo Music : Sinnerman by Felix da housecat's mix Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Macro Kingdom

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:47 pm
    via vimeo.com by clemento | vimeo http://vimeo.com/clemento http://www.myspace.com/clemento Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Flickr Favorites

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:37 pm
    Reckon Flickr Favorites 12 09 - 02 10 See and download the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Patchwork by Noriko Ohba

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:51 pm
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  • The rise of the multilinear existence

    7 Feb 2010 | 9:32 pm
    Contemporary human being exists inherently in several environments simultaneously; one's personality is being visible in multiple environments and channels at the same time. This information about oneself is available with or without one's awareness or intention. On the other hand, different media environments and interaction methods create social spaces where one can observe the activity of others, taking place both in non-physical and physical worlds. I see a self as an ever-changing and virtual "center of a narrative gravity". As thus the self can be seen as an entirely abstract entity…
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  • We'll be back soon.

    9 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am
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  • iPad roundtable chat with Charlie Rose

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:59 am
    Featuring David Carr from New York Times, Walt Mossberg from Wall Street Journal, and Michael Arrington from TechCrunch. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Louie Mantia on sites with Flash

    7 Feb 2010 | 1:56 pm
    http://mantia.me/blog/flash-design-is-the-problem/"If you have Flash content on the web, consider those people who can’t view your website, play your game, or watch your videos. Start building your websites without the assumption that people have a mouse and keyboard, because in a few years, we might not." Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Zaprudering the iPad interface

    4 Feb 2010 | 9:09 pm
    I'm actually suffering from a new syndrome called  ToomuchiPadism but I'll allow one last post on the topic for a while because it's just too valuable not to share. And it allows me to butcher the English language by using the name Zapruder as a verb.Fraser Speirs, developer of fine iPhoto plugins and an educator, decided to zapruder the photos and video presentations to make a point that the iPad works just fine as a content creation device. Along the way he produced something that is probably more valuable to those who are already planning to develop their iPad apps.

  • One Week App

    4 Feb 2010 | 8:39 pm
    An iPhone app developer in SIngapore is making an app in one week and you can follow his every move. Begins Sunday, February 7, SGT. Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • Tips For MBAs Who Want To Work At Startups

    29 Jan 2010 | 8:44 pm
    most of you are going about this startup thing completely ass backwards and no early stage startup that I know of is really dying to hire an MBA.  What they want is a ninja, and a hundred grand or so later, your diploma is not universally recognized as a “I haz ninja skillz” card.  Instead of asking what opportunities there are for you, you should be telling me what opportunities you are going to create for the startups I know. (“Ask not what startups can do for you…”)  startups assume that MBAs are going to look for too much money, have classroom…

  • First shots from my new Nikon D3000

    7 Jan 2010 | 3:25 pm
    I was in San Francisco for the past couple of weeks and with me was my fantastic new dSLR, a Nikon D3000. Yes, it is only an entry-level dSLR but hey, I'm just an entry level photographer myself. I can safely say that this camera has become one of my best friends.  I also started experimenting a bit with post-processing my photos. I have no previous Photoshop experience so I've just been using basic processing features like saturation, brightness/contrast and crop. Oh, I've been doing this on Gimp and it works like a charm (for my use at least). I renewed my Flickr pro account last month…

  • One night in San Francisco

    23 Dec 2009 | 11:14 am
    These pictures are from my first night here in San Francisco from my new Nikon D3000. This place is just gorgeous. I'm going to keep adding my favorite pictures to this set on my flickr page. Check it out here. See the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • I'm at Posterous HQ! Little Avi is home :)

    21 Dec 2009 | 4:44 pm
    I'm in San Francisco for the winter break to meet a lot of friends. Guess who is based a half mile from where I'm putting up? =D I had lunch with the Posterous bunch, helped assemble some new furniture,followed by this great Christmas cake. These guys are just awesome. I'm going to be in town for a good couple of weeks so multiple visits here are guaranteed. So psyched! See the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Warren Buffett on How to Pick Where You Work

    16 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    Go to work, if possible, for an organization or an individual that you admire.  I mean I offered to go to work for Ben Graham because there was nobody I admired more in the business than him.  I didn't care what he paid me.  But I knew I wanted to work for Ben Graham.  And I knew I would jump out of bed every morning and be excited about what I would do and I would go home at night smarter than I was in the morning.  via imperfect.posterous.com Agreed. The question he was originally answering was "What should we do if we don't know what we want to do with our lives?",…
 
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  • Cards for Haiti

    19 Jan 2010 | 10:21 pm
    via paperculture.com Paper Culture will donate 100% of all proceeds from its 2010 Valentine’s Day Cards to Haiti Relief. Visit paperculture.com and choose a design! Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • $1.2 Million in Donations for Haiti, via Text Message - Bits Blog

    13 Jan 2010 | 9:46 pm
    Update | 6:51 p.m. Adding more information about the campaign and updating the total raised. In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday, thousands of Americans are sending financial support — through their mobile phones. Courtesy of Michael David Murphy Anyone with a mobile phone and an account with a major wireless carrier can text the phrase “Haiti” to the number 90999 and donate $10 to the Red Cross. That amount is charged to the donor’s cellphone bill. The texted donations are being handled by a company called mGive, which started the campaign in a…

  • He's back...

    12 Jan 2010 | 8:24 pm
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  • Eight Ways to Kill an Idea

    8 Jan 2010 | 12:34 am
    via catchwordbranding.com Illustrations by Scott Campbell – http://scott-c.blogspot.com/ Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • 2010 The Odyssey Continues - Documentary for 2001: A Space Odyssey Sequel

    7 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am
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  • A Very Bad Wizard: Morality Behind the Curtain | Tamler Sommers

    6 Feb 2010 | 9:24 am
    According to Alfred North Whitehead, 'The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.' One thing that has bothered me about Plato's dialogues is that they're not really dialogues, are they? Unless you include talking to yourself, I suppose. Consequently, whenever I read Plato, I get this nagging feeling that the discussions are 'rigged'. Tamler Sommers also points this out in his introduction to this stimulating book. Since most philosophical works are usually essays, I found Sommers's interview format…

  • Errata: An Examined Life - George Steiner

    30 Jan 2010 | 9:35 am
    George Steiner is a polyglot and a polymath. He's brilliant. And he's probably the last of a (literally) dying breed of people, in a world that (I feel) continues to trend towards specialization and homogenization. In this book, Steiner shares some pieces from his life and how they have shaped his thinking and worldview. For me, the book vividly illustrated how formal education can deeply affect one's life. I have to wonder if our current society regards education the way T.S. Eliot has commented on how it at one time regarded religion:“Much has been said everywhere about the decline…

  • Eat Love: Food Concepts by Eating-Designer Marije Vogelzang - Marije Vogelzang and Louise Schouwenberg

    23 Jan 2010 | 12:20 pm
    I learned about Marije Vogelzang and her book on PSFK. For some reason, she (and the book) reminds me of Catalan designer Martí Guixé, whose design approach I admire greatly. Vogelzang also gave a talk at Pop!Tech and said something I found interesting: If you're a designer and you make things, then you make things that are waste eventually. But when you use food as a material for your design - first of all, you can come very close to someone, because someone will put your design in your body. But, also, by making something that you can consume, you're actually…

  • It's Not How Good You Are, Its How Good You Want to Be. - Paul Arden

    9 Jan 2010 | 11:56 am
    While in LA, my father took me to Hennessey + Ingalls, a nice bookstore that specializes in art and architecture books. While browsing its shelves, the title of this little book caught my eye. It's been around for a while, but I hadn't heard of it before. It's an easy read, something to take on a short plane ride, like those Marty Neumeier whiteboard overview books (The Brand Gap being my favorite). As the title suggests, Arden shares his thoughts on what it takes to achieve excellence. He starts out by saying, "There is little demand in the commercial world for…

  • Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth - Apostolos Doxiadis & Christos Papadimitriou

    1 Jan 2010 | 12:57 pm
    Happy New Year! Do you like analytic philosophy? Do you like comics? Here's a book that combines the two into an entertaining read. It tells the story of Bertrand Russell, one of the founders of analytic philosophy. Along the way, we meet such luminaries as Gottlob Frege, Alfred North Whitehead, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Doxiadis and Papadimitriou also appear as characters and share their thoughts on logic, madness, and Russell. Their conversations are interspersed between the telling of Russell's life. It's worth noting that the focus of the story is on people. The authors treat philosophy as…
 
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  • How AWeber Talk to Her Customers with Marketing Communications

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:01 pm
    Despite no posts here and yet I find many followers adding to the list. Thank you. If you are interested in following me, twitter might be better, but lots of Japanese and English mix tweets, if you don't mind. I have been doing lots of marketing study, marketing review, email marketing, how much people react to autoresponder, and what kind of email marketing communications people are expecting, and apply it to my own strategy approach. All the hard work does bring good results; one company would like to partner with me to expand their business in Tokyo area. You just have to keep on working…

  • Review: My To-Do List of 2009

    2 Jan 2010 | 11:13 pm
    I should have done this end of last year, but anyway. I am not a good planner. But, a look back, it shows how much things you "see" through this little to-do list. I am so looking forward to doing this yearly. OK, will add that onto the list: Do a review end of the year Travel Make a trip to overseas with my family; either California where my niece lives, or New York/Washington to see When Harry Met Sally, or The Catcher in the Rye, or Woody Allen Made it to California of San Francisco and Sacramento last August! Myself only, though.  I would love to make…

  • This is Art

    17 Dec 2009 | 7:55 pm
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  • Good Morning!

    9 Dec 2009 | 2:07 pm
    See the full gallery on posterousGetting up early or stay till late doesn't matter, because you know the next day would come for sure. :) Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Food

    3 Dec 2009 | 6:48 pm
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  • How can you resist this face?

    4 Feb 2010 | 9:56 pm
    My little Sawyer, ready to go! Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Surprise party for my sister Kristin!

    30 Jan 2010 | 8:07 pm
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  • Charlie Brooker - How To Report The News

    28 Jan 2010 | 4:01 pm
    via youtube.com Future reporters should take note! Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Justin Timberlake & Matt Morris - Hallelujah ( Hope For Haiti Now - Telethon )

    25 Jan 2010 | 10:54 pm
    via youtube.com What a moving 2 hour telethon. I was so moved I tried calling throughout the telethon. I finally got through, 5 minutes after the live broadcast officially ended. The operator took my info and when the transaction was finished, he said, "Would you like to talk to a celebrity in the studio"? I said, "Sure". I had no idea they were still taking calls. Upon transfer all I heard was a "click". Yup, got disconnected. So close! Still, that wasn't the point. I remember the story of the woman who planned to adopt a Hatian girl and was in Haiti with the girl when the earthquake struck.

  • LOST: Flight 815 Crash in Real Time

    21 Jan 2010 | 4:58 pm
    via youtube.com Wow. Wow. Wow! I'm in awe of this editing feat! Taking all the scenes that were shot out of order (in different years) to put together the crash landing of Oceanic 815. OMG. Just amazing. Permalink | Leave a comment  »
 
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  • Arlen gets steak, I get PB&J

    7 Feb 2010 | 2:08 pm
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  • Donate a spare laptop to St. Monica's Mission in Guyana? Please RT!

    1 Feb 2010 | 6:33 pm
    About three years ago, my good friend Phil brought three used Apple laptops to St. Monica's Mission, the Guyanese village where he was stationed as a Peace Corp volunteer. They jury rigged a solar panel and ran the laptops off sunlight and a car battery. It wasn't very high-tech, but just having computers in the village helped acculturate the local village kids to working with computers. They learned how to type. The local health worker could now use spreadsheets to track the local health of villages. In other words, they did all of the simple things that a computer allows you to do.

  • Heavy metal

    30 Jan 2010 | 6:46 pm
    Unpacking the gear from storage and gearing up for a day trip out tomorrow. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Omlettes and code at 3:30am

    22 Jan 2010 | 3:49 am
    If you're going to stay up, it's nice to live near two all-night diners. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Best. Video. Ever.

    19 Jan 2010 | 6:42 pm
    hehe. pretty creative ... but pretty  cheesy Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • Los Angeles Dog Lovers Only

    24 Jan 2010 | 3:48 pm
    If you're in the LA area and you want to treat your four-legged furry friend to a good time- be sure to check out the grand opening of Healthy Spot in Weho (West Hollywood for you LA trend n00bs.)  It's going to be a lot of fun - the first 200 guests get complimentary canine gift bags, and there will be plenty of giveaways!  I'm a sucker for giveaways.  Plus, the people who work here are really sweet and knowledgeable - they personally care about you and your dog(s).  It should be a fun-filled event, if you happen to be in Los Angeles, January 30th - stop by!  For details…

  • Tablets via Movies and TV's

    22 Jan 2010 | 10:27 am
    This is an interesting compilation of tablets that have infiltrated our media- all perceptions and expectations from the minds of creatives in the media/entertainment world.  Is this the future of tablets?  I wouldn't mind the set-up from Avatar.  The idea of a uniquely controllable surface/tablet arouses me, no lie. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Community

    21 Jan 2010 | 11:32 pm
    For whatever reason, I cannot get enough of this show.  It's almost like watching older people in highschool like situations, hysterical!  Community's pilot was off to a slow start, but I gave it an extra chance because the cast members intrigued me.  My favorite character by far is Abed.  And here is his Halloween costume as .. well.. he needs no introduction, just watch: Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • hoo-Hah! It's on Fiyah!

    14 Jan 2010 | 5:36 pm
    What do you guys think about this ad?  I kind of think the beginning with the "fiyah" and ping pong bit is hilarious.  But then again, I'm easily amused. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • CityCenter Las Vegas

    13 Jan 2010 | 1:24 pm
    I recently made a trip to Vegas and experienced the new CityCenter, albeit, it wasn't the full-on experience since all the stores were already closed at Crystals by the time I got there, and I didn't really have time to eat, gamble, club, or drink there.  Unfortunate.  Nevertheless, I did a quick walk-through and enjoyed the architecture and design.  While definitely achieving the modern look with industrial finishes, I felt CityCenter lacked life.  It felt a little sterile and uptight - I suppose because it is geared to be more "premium" and high-end, it has a bit of…
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  • New hat listed on Wine Diva Designs

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:51 am
    This slouchy hat is made from hand-spun merino wool. It's super squishy soft! See it on my website Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • New hat listed on Wine Diva Designs

    2 Feb 2010 | 1:46 pm
    As with all purchases on Wine Diva Designs, profits from the sale of this hat will be donated to ConnieCaps, Inc.I really like this style. Tighten the drawstring and it's a hat. Loosen it and it's a neckwarmer. See the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • New hat listed on Wine Diva Designs

    31 Jan 2010 | 10:32 am
    As with all purchases on Wine Diva Designs, profits from the sale of this hat will be donated to ConnieCaps, Inc. See the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • New Hat for Wine Diva Designs

    11 Jan 2010 | 3:28 pm
    It will be added to my store shortly! See the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Able and Baker: Gingivitis

    23 Dec 2009 | 4:29 am
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  • Reeds, ice

    7 Feb 2010 | 11:45 pm
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  • Shadows

    30 Jan 2010 | 6:12 am
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  • Once We Were Windows

    24 Jan 2010 | 8:08 am
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  • Corner paint

    23 Jan 2010 | 8:14 am
    See and download the full gallery on posterousA shop near our last flat. Was a Car spares shop and covered with paint, became a deli and then a cafe. When the paint was stripped from the wall this pattern was revealed. The second picture edited with Best Camera and Photogene. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • ipadio: EDUtalk @BETT

    12 Jan 2010 | 11:28 pm
    Unfortunately I've had to cancel my trip to BETT at short notice. I was hoping to catch up with Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) and other folk there. I was also hoping to do a wee bit of evangelising for EDUtalk. We are hoping EDUtalk will become an 'open mic' for BETT. Via EDUtalk you can easily podcast from a mobile device in a number of ways. EDUtalk is open to anyone who wants to talk about EDUcation. There is a lot of information here to help you to do this. At BETT you may want to podcast about a product or an idea that is new to you. You may want to reflect on a talk or seminar.
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  • Special at Vino 313: Szechuan Chili with Tortilla Chips

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:06 am
    It's not just another ordinary chili...Floral Szechuan flavor coats your mouth and lips, and gives you a mellow numbing sensation in each bite. Szechuan chili brings you to another world where ordinary ingredients are sexed-up by exotic touch and imagination. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Special at Vino 313: Spare Ribs with Soy Ginger Glaze

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:57 am
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  • Family Meals: 2/?/2010

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:55 am
    Beet Risotto, finished with goat cheese and Parmesan cheese. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Family meal 1/4/10

    4 Jan 2010 | 9:16 pm
    Shrimp risotto with saffron, sundried tomatoes, red peppers, and leeks. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Hot Pot at Mel's

    28 Dec 2009 | 11:25 pm
    Melanie and Peter invited me to go to Mel's parents' house in Pennsylvania for Xmas. We had hot pot for Xmas lunch, and prior to that, we opened a lot of presents! I got a nice Japanese cookbook, by Emi Kazuko, and a bottle of this season's new extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I am grateful to have great friends like Mel and Peter; they made this Xmas memorable while my family was away. See and download the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • 3 Star Gourmet Restaurant - Ahi Katsu w/ Aioli Sauce

    2 Feb 2010 | 2:48 pm
    Since it was raining I needed to go somewhere close to my building so since I try to get as far from work as possible hehe I usually neglect the great eateries near by for rainy days or when I eat with coworkers (and to keep from seeing other employees who love to ask questions about work when you are eating).I ran next door to 3 Star Gourmet restaurant which has two locations one on Queen Street and then one I went to on Bishop Street. I opted for the Ahi Katsu with Aioli Sauce, now usually when you get Ahi Katsu from some places it tends to be dry but at 3 Star they give you a slice that is…

  • Chinese New Year Festivities - Chinese Cultural Center

    29 Jan 2010 | 3:33 pm
    Once again the Chinese Cultural Center has the annual Chinese New Year booths in their courtyard.The smells of incense, food and the brightly colored Jade and Toys for the Tots brighten up the courtyard.As soon as I saw this my mouth watered as I thought of Gin Dui the deep fried mochi with Sesame seeds on the outside and bean paste, Coconut and a occasional Char Sui one. I just had to get a Coconut Gin Dui as that is My favorite and when they are freshly made and still nice and warm sooo good!I quickly snapped some pics before buying my Gin Dui and forgot about everything else after that...

  • Mr. Mandoo (Pua Ln and N. King St. location)

    22 Jan 2010 | 4:06 pm
    Having no intention of eating Lunch at all I was planning on a long walk.. However as I walked from Bishop St. down N. King and beyond I spotted a Mr. Mandoo, Hey what is a Mr. Mandoo doing here? I didn't know there was one here... On the corner of Pua Lane and N. King Street, Wow and it even has parking cool (not that it mattered I was walking).I had always wanted to eat at Mr. Mandoo and just couldn't get myself to look for parking at the Piikoi St location and Wow here's my chance just by chance. Well I wandered in and was greeted by a nice display of the King Mandoo and a nice…

  • Island Sushi , Las Vegas, Nevada

    26 Dec 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Got a chance to go to Lunch with the family to Island Sushi All You Can Eat for 20.95 it is pretty good with all the selection and attention to detail sorry can't write much I'm still eating :-) (Update) address to Island Sushi is: 9400 S. Eastern Ave #102, Las Vegas NV 89123 PH: (702) 221-1600 I have to admit it was one of the best all you can eat Sushi places I've been to, Well I really haven't been to much all you can eat Sushi places actually.. Recently I've been to more of a All you can eat restaurant types that have Sushi like Todai, Makino Chaya, Tsukiji but those don't even compare as…

  • Bravo Italian restaurant

    22 Dec 2009 | 10:31 pm
    Went a bit late so was a bit crowded got the Italian Sausage and Eggplant siciliano a bit spicy just how I like it I just love this dish.Sent from my iPhone Permalink | Leave a comment  »
 
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  • Testing: a way of Networking

    5 Feb 2010 | 5:46 am
    One of the most important lessons I have learned in these years spent in London is that the ability to network with other people is a key if you want to push yourself forward. I heard a quote, long time ago: "It does not matter who you are, it matters who you know". It is not entirely true, but very much so. In our photographic experience, Fabiana and I have tested a lot and are still testing. If, from one perspective, we want to improve our technical abilities, our photography and our model management style, from another one we want to expand the circle of the people we know, the number of…

  • Behind the Polyboards - John Bauer themed session

    2 Feb 2010 | 12:50 pm
    When you group together professionals who love what they do, that bring together ideas and enthusiasm, you can expect great things. I contacted Katarina just before the new year and I found in her a very interesting stylist and a good communicator, things I always look for in someone with a vision. She had an idea about a session loosely based on John Bauer's works, and Fabiana and I were immediately captured by it. Katarina sent us a book with all the moods, styles, and ideas for the session, taking the reins of its direction. The day was really cold, but Susanna, our model, was great. Not…

  • From time to time, it sucks...

    30 Jan 2010 | 3:23 pm
    As a photographer I would like to download my photos from my camera and be hit by their incredible beauty every time. I would like to have a harder time shortlisting the best because of the great quality of each and everyone of them. Truth is that not always the photo come out as I wished and, from time to time, they suck. I am lucky enough to be able to always save few shots, they generally save the day, but those few are never amongst my favourite. When I work with my camera in my hands I need to be focussed, I need to deliver my attention to details. Both when shooting strangers in the…

  • Communication: how to divide professionals from the rest

    29 Jan 2010 | 8:02 am
    Coming from a very controlled working environment has some advantages, especially when you deal with communication. A question must have an answer, every time, and generally the sooner, the better. Unfortunately this does not seem to be the general behaviour in the photography industry, at least for some part of it. In many forums I read that "no answer is an answer" and I started living with it, but I came out with a slightly different version of it: No answer is an unprofessional answer. "A good question deserves a good answer" I have worked with many people in my career, both in…

  • Behind the Polyboards - New trends January 2010

    22 Jan 2010 | 1:14 am
    In these months Fabiana and I are going to test a lot, from one side trying to expand our portfolio, and from another to refine and expand our styles. For this reason I have decided to start a new type of posts called "Behind the Polyboards". Yesterday we shot for the first time in our new flat, from now on friendly called "The Round Studio". This time we really did a test session, bringing in quite few new faces and ideas. I am very happy of how it went, as I think we were able to find some young diamonds in the fashion field. The Team Photographers: Fabiana and Carlo Nicora Assistant:…
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  • Embrace Life

    6 Feb 2010 | 2:12 pm
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  • Superbowl With Charleston Beer Exchange

    5 Feb 2010 | 7:58 pm
    CBX has all of your Superbowl beer needs covered!Superbowl Celebration Growler Event (2/6-2/7)Starting Saturday at opening they'll be filling growlers of Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale for $8!  They don't know how long this will last, but they have a good bit and it should be available all day Saturday and Superbowl Sunday.  Swing by and fill up a growler or two of Celebration!New in Bottles/Back in StockBoulder Mojo Risin' Double IPAGreat Divide Saint Bridget's PorterHighland 2008 Imperial Black Mocha StoutHoppin' Frog Mean Manalishi Double IPAHoppin' Frog Silk PorterHoppin Frog…

  • Whatever, Anything, You Decide

    3 Feb 2010 | 12:05 pm
    We don't understand Women: Their "Whatever" "Anything" OR "You Decide" 1 . (Whatever) Men: What should we have for dinner? Women: Whatever.. Men: Why don't we have Mexican? Women: No not Mexican, the last time i got pimples on my face Men: Alright, why don't we have Szechwan cuisine Women: Yesterday we ate Szechwan, today too? Men: Hmm..... I suggest we have seafood Women: Seafood is not good, I got diarrhea Men: Then what do you suggest? Women : Whatever.. 2. (Anything) Men: So what should we do now? Women: Anything Men: How about watching a movie? It's been a long time Women: Watching movie…

  • Government Cat

    2 Feb 2010 | 11:54 am
    Four men were bragging about how smart their cats were. The first man was an Engineer, the second man was an Accountant, the third man was a Chemist, and the fourth man was a Government Employee. To show off, the Engineer called his cat, "T-square, do your stuff." T-square pranced over to the desk, took out some paper and pen and promptly drew a circle, a square, and a triangle. Everyone agreed that was pretty smart. But the Accountant said his cat could do better. He called his cat and said, "Spreadsheet, do your stuff." Spreadsheet went out to the kitchen and returned with a dozen cookies.

  • The Monkey and the Hat-Seller

    2 Feb 2010 | 11:22 am
    It's an old story that we read in Class 3 but with a brilliant brand new ending. A hat-seller who was passing by a forest decided to take a nap under one of the trees, so he left his whole basket of hats by the side. A few hours later, he woke up and realized that all his hats were gone. He looked up and to his surprise, the tree was full of monkeys and they hat taken all his hats. The hat seller sits down and thinks of how he can get the hats down. While thinking he started to scratch his head. The next moment, the monkeys were doing the same. Next, he took down his own hat, the monkeys did…
 
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  • Voddler Raises $3.5M In For Video Streaming

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:12 am
    Voddler has raised an additional 26 million Swedish kronor (£2.25 million, $3.5 million) in funding. Voddler is a Swedish film streaming website.The round comes from Eqvitec Partners. The total amount that Voddler has received up to SEK150 million (£13 million, $20.2 million).Voddler has 420,000 users in Sweden, and the plan is to extend that to other countries in Europe by the end of this summer. Voddler has more than 30 patents covering its delivery technology, which is built on a P2P distribution system.Voddler currently distributes films from 15 studios.Currently, 90 to 95…

  • Start-Up Scrapblog Raises $2.5M For Scrapbooking

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:35 am
    Scrapblog has raised an additional $2.5 million from the Walt Disney Company’s Steamboat Ventures. Steamboat had previously raised $7.5 million from Steamboat and Longworth Venture Partners. Scrapblog has now raised $10 million since its start in 2006. Scrapblog is scrapbooking website using Flash that lets users choose from various themes that they can use as backdrops for their photos. The scrapbooks can be shared online or printed. For competition, there are currently two travel-focused scrapbooking website, Panraven and Everlater, which compete against Scrapblog. Scrapblog was first…

  • Broker, Trader, Lawyer, Spy

    6 Feb 2010 | 9:54 pm
    Eamon Javers's Broker, Trader, Lawyer, Spy, is a book that discusses the ways in which companies try to figure out what their rivals are up to. Mr. Javers takes the reader on a tour of corporate espionage, going back into history and attempts to bring us up-to-date. Mr. Javers tells us how corporations can use private spy agencies with talent and techniques borrowed from the CIA, the FBI, the KGB and other intelligence agencies to protect themselves from illegal wiretaps, hidden closed-circuit televisions or the infiltration of their ranks by rival agents. Mr. Javers does a convincing job of…

  • Factual Raises $1M in Seed From Andreessen

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:28 am
    Factual has raised $1 million in seed funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Founders, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz; Bill Gross, Founder/Chairman, Idealab; Danny Rimer, Index Ventures; Esther Dyson, Founder, EDventure Holdings, Founder Collective; Gunderson Dettmer; Lee and June Stein; Mårten Mickos, former CEO of MySQL; Miramar Venture Partners; Richard Rosenblatt, CEO, Demand Media; Scott Kurnit, Founder, About.com; Thomas Lehrman, Founder, Gerson Lehrman Group; Tom Unterman, Founder, Rustic Canyon Ventures. Factual was founded in 2009 by Gil Elbaz whose previous company, Applied…

  • Yammer Raises $10M For Enterprise Microblogging

    3 Feb 2010 | 6:07 am
    Yammer has raised $10 million in a second round of funding led by Emergence Capital, serial angel investor Ron Conway, and with existing investors Charles River Ventures and Goldcrest Investments. Yammer is like Twitter for businesses. Yammer lets co-workers communicate with each other by sending out short messages detailing what they are working on. The basic version is free. Businesses pay between $3 and $5 per user a month for additional features. Companies use Yammer for many reasons, including improving workforce productivity, connecting a geographically dispersed team, getting new…
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  • test test test

    13 Jan 2010 | 8:53 am
    here's is my macbook running - http://bit.ly/mymacbook   want a macbook,iphone 3g,and macmouse all 4 1200$? then click hre! http://bit.ly/Macbook_IPhone4Sale PLS RT! #macbook #iphone #sale #student Permalink | Leave a comment  »
 
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  • Vancouver

    28 Jan 2010 | 4:27 pm
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  • iPad: David Pogue's 2 Cents

    27 Jan 2010 | 2:05 pm
    Today Apple finally unveiled its tablet computer, the iPad. Thus concludes Phase 1 of the standard Apple new-category roll-out: months of feverish speculation and hype online, without any official indication by Apple that the product even exists. Now Phase 2 can begin: the bashing by the bloggers who’ve never even tried it: “No physical keyboard!” “No removable battery!” “Way too expensive!” “Doesn’t multitask!” “No memory-card slot!” That will last until the iPad actually goes on sale in April. Then Phase 3 will begin: positive reviews, people lining up to buy the…

  • Quadron - Pressure

    26 Jan 2010 | 11:49 am
    Quadron, the self-titled debut album by an upcoming band from Denmark, will, without a doubt, be on my final list of favorite albums in 2010.  Have a listen to one of my favorite tracks from the album; it's called "Pressure." Pressure by Quadron  Download now or listen on posterous 05 Pressure.mp3 (4050 KB) Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Vanishing Point

    25 Jan 2010 | 11:06 am
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  • The Third & The Seventh

    18 Jan 2010 | 6:01 pm
    via vimeo.com Hat tip to Steven & John for this one. My eyes can't believe this entire video was FULL-CG. Incredible stuff here. Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • Watch snow pile up LIVE on FOX 6's UStream webcam

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:02 am
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  • Wisconsin to crack down on fake diplomas

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Apparently, using fake diplomas and credentials is a big no-no. (Who knew?). The Wisconsin Senate is planning to make it illegal to create and use such documents. Read the story here: http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WI_DIPLOMA_MILLS_WIOL-?SITE=WIMIL&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2010-02-09-06-00-29 Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Green Bay TV Anchor Gets Pie to the Face

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:41 am
    Tom Zalaski of WFRV took a pie to the face to help benefit a local children's hospital. Watch the video here: http://www.wsaw.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=4527999&flvUri=&partnerclipid= Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Brewers to erect statue of Bud Selig

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:30 pm
    The Milwaukee Brewers are going to honor Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig by putting up a giant bronze statue. A fitting tribute to the founder of the team, his statue will be placed next to those of Hank Aaron and Robin Yount at Miller Park. Read more: http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/article_bddf920c-14e2-11df-af48-001cc4c002e0.html Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Never prank your mom! Milwaukee man shot by his mom

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:13 am
    And yet ANOTHER reason why you should never attempt to pull a prank on your mom, especially if she is packing heat! A Milwaukee man thought it would be funny to wear a ski mask and pretend to rob his mom. In turn, mom shot him with her .357 Read the story at http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/83626547.html Image from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Smith_%26_Wesson_.357_Model_686_Plus.jpg Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • Social Media Hierarchy of Needs

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:12 am
    via chrisrutz.de This is pretty smart. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • The ongoing search for a new brand model(s) - avin narasimhan

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:25 pm
    I've been working on a few projects recently where the inevitable questions around brand architectures and 'brand houses' are starting to come up in order to funnel all of the thinking and research into the right framework. Perfectly fine questions and expectations, but I think like many people, I'm dissatisfied with brand architecture models many of us are used to (and unfortunately often still use due to the lack of readily implementable solutions that could work across clients). Further adding to the current situation is that people (like Adrian among others) have been talking about this…

  • The Human Interface

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:22 pm
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  • Digital Analogue

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:19 pm
    I came across this beautiful stop-motion video over the weekend, which juxtaposes old cameras with modern day sound and video editing. Digital Analogue and was directed by Lu Sisi, a Glasgow School of Art student, and is composed of over 6,000 photo stills. Not only that, but the soundtrack was made by editing the various sounds produced by the cameras together. via laurascott.posterous.com   Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Nicolas Roope from POKE talks about "things vs ads"

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:18 pm
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