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RECENTLY READ: City of Thieves by David Benioff I can’t...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:49:34 -0600

RECENTLY READ: City of Thieves by David Benioff

I can’t remember the last book I stayed up till 2 in the morning to finish. Amanda Peet’s husband weaves a playful, gripping tale about two young men from besieged Stalingrad in search of eggs. So much lurking beneath the surface, and an ending sequence that barrels forward as if Benioff wrote screenplays (he does).

jayparkinsonmd: How Fast Food Packaging Should Be Designed

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:52:39 -0600

jayparkinsonmd:

How Fast Food Packaging Should Be Designed

Stephen Curry fools Chris Birdman Anderson This reminds me of...

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:51:41 -0600

Stephen Curry fools Chris Birdman Anderson

This reminds me of the time (pre-suspension, post-legendary dunk contest) we saw Birdman (then with the Hornets) play the Mavs, and as he exited after the game, yelled at him to come to Dallas. To our disbelief, he turned, and in front of his whole team, yelled back for us to “talk to Mark”, as in Cuban, who could make the trade. His team looked at him equally in disbelief, and realized he had just quit on them.

(via nbaoffseason)

Strange seeing something you drive by every day, randomly, on...

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:19:12 -0600

Strange seeing something you drive by every day, randomly, on the internet.

via www.alecsoth.com

"The group may have broken up 40 years ago, but it sold 3.28 million albums in 2009 — without..."

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:28:23 -0600

“The group may have broken up 40 years ago, but it sold 3.28 million albums in 2009 — without digital downloads.”

- In case you were wondering if the Beatles were any good.

Most Innovative Companies | Fast Company

fascinated: Prada store in Valentine, TX. Glorious! Actually a...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:53:59 -0600

fascinated:

Prada store in Valentine, TX. Glorious!

Actually a museum. Still glorious! Glad you are enjoying Texas.

The Burden of Being Myron Rolle

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:32:52 -0600

The Burden of Being Myron Rolle :

ESPN’s Outside the Lines has great presentation and content. Always interesting things to read here.

Dylan Sneed - No Worse For the Wear Since Kickstarter seems to...

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:55:39 -0600

Dylan Sneed - No Worse For the Wear

Since Kickstarter seems to be all the rage lately, I thought I might direct some attention to an artist that is using it to fund his new record. Dylan Sneed moved from Texas to South Carolina, and wrote an album about it, appropriately titled Texodus. This is from his last EP, No Worse For the Wear, and the Paul Simon/Mumford and Sons vibe makes it a keeper.

You can help fund Dylan’s next record here.

Left and right united in opposition to controversial SCOTUS decision

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:39:18 -0600

Left and right united in opposition to controversial SCOTUS decision :

Any surprise here?

Why don’t more people know about the Silver...

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:24:31 -0600

Why don’t more people know about the Silver Seas?

(“Message From The Birds”, from Starry Gazey Pie)

Here is Stephen Bruton performing the original, devastating...

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:57:42 -0600

Here is Stephen Bruton performing the original, devastating version of “Getting Over You”, referenced in my previous post.

Willie Nelson - Getting Over You (Stephen Bruton cover) Part of...

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:55:00 -0600

Willie Nelson - Getting Over You (Stephen Bruton cover)

Part of cover Friday, inspired by New Speedway Boogie’s post. This features Willie and Bonnie Raitt covering the great, recently passed Stephen Bruton, who is now gaining some acclaim for writing the music for Crazy Heart’s fictional hero Bad Blake, who, thanks to Bruton, is better than most real country singers performing today.

Big Star - Thirteen I have tried to make a list of my top 10...

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:06:19 -0600

Big Star - Thirteen

I have tried to make a list of my top 10 favorite songs of all time, and can never seem to get it below twenty five. A no-brainer, however, is that this song is in the top 10. Everything about it is perfect — the ache in Chilton’s voice, the way you can hear the pick on the strings in the bridge, and the utter childlike simplicity of the words. Also worth checking out is Jeff Tweedy’s wonderfully voice-cracking cover.

Five Records With… Allison Moorer

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:24:32 -0600

Five Records With… Allison Moorer

heyitsnoah: Two Tablets: A Comparison [PIC] The one on the...

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:19:38 -0600

heyitsnoah:

Two Tablets: A Comparison [PIC]

The one on the right is arguably a touchscreen. More like a chisel screen.

"In regards to the iPhone, where I can compare my use of Instapaper, the [Kindle’s] screen really..."

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:04:09 -0600

“In regards to the iPhone, where I can compare my use of Instapaper, the [Kindle’s] screen really makes a big difference for extended reading. But the biggest advantage is the Kindle’s lack of any good use other than reading. When I pick up a Kindle, I read.”

- 5typos.net: My Kindle 2 review (before the reality distortion field)

I use Instapaper to read on my iPhone (until my eyes start drying up), but I often switch over to send texts, take calls, or play Words With Friends (jagiddens). When I’m on the Kindle, I don’t even try to do anything but read, which is what makes it such a great experience.

(via marco)

Allison Moorer – “The Broken Girl”

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:42:31 -0600

Allison Moorer – “The Broken Girl”

"Later, our conversation turned to Patterson’s critics. “Thousands of people don’t like what I do,”..."

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:28:08 -0600

“Later, our conversation turned to Patterson’s critics. “Thousands of people don’t like what I do,” Patterson told me, shrugging off his detractors. “Fortunately, millions do.””

- Stephen King has said James Patterson doesn’t know how to write, but he sure knows how to address his critics. (via)

Owen Temple – “Stranger in a Strange Land” (Leon Russell Cover, Live from Sons of Hermann Hall)

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:05:29 -0600

Owen Temple – “Stranger in a Strange Land” (Leon Russell Cover, Live from Sons of Hermann Hall)

"This resolution does not simply express our condolences, but rather it commits the US government “to..."

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:04:39 -0600

“This resolution does not simply express our condolences, but rather it commits the US government “to begin the reconstruction of Haiti” and affirms that “the recovery and long-term needs of Haiti will require a sustained commitment by the United States….” I do not believe that a resolution expressing our deep regret and sorrow over this tragedy should be used to commit the United States to a “long-term” occupation of Haiti during which time the US government will provide for the reconstruction of that country.”

- Ron Paul in a statement before the House of Representatives, January 21, 2010, Statement in Opposition to H Res 1021, Condolences to Haiti. (via jakelodwick)