Archive of September 2008
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Stephen Fry talks about why Americans are so violent (it’s the wallpaper), and what dorm room decor says about the state of the world.
I am very very proud to present to you all of Wattstax , that’s right, in its entirety, online and ready for your viewing pleasure!
Take a trip back to ’72 when the tickets for this event were only $1.00 and Issac Hayes was still kickin it. Oh Yeah.
Rainbows!
Pictures of Walls
What it sounds like: albums of photographs celebrating what could be construed as street and graffiti art.
(via It’s Nice That)
To Smell, Perchance to Dream
Apparently, what you smell during sleep can affect the content or emotion in your dreams. I’ve never been able to smell anything during my dreams, but I have “felt” things, like someone touching me.
Its not often I feel this insignificant. Thanks, Internet.
(metacafe via Digg)
How Racist are You?! Take the Test and Find Out!
Developed by the University of Chicago.
Those Who Write, Teach
Featured in this week’s New York Times Magazine “College Issue,” David Gessner’s piece explores the blossoming cultural trend of writers who become teachers. Really fascinating stuff, especially if you’ve been wondering what your writing professors really think of their jobs.
Seeking a President Who Gives Goose Bumps? So’s Obama.
A theoretical conversation between Barack Obama and President Jed Bartlet. Registration is required, but free.
Tina Fey in the role she was born to play. (Sorry about the ads.)
I love Andrew Sullivan. I think he’s completely right here about Palin – the press has really done an inadequate job exposing how much of a joke she is as a VP candidate.
New Mozart Piece Discovered in France | Listening Post
Once again, Wired makes me go, “Whoa.”
Conservative Scaredy-Pants
A study on the correlation of fear responses and politic attitudes. Interesting…
Michael and I propose to have random challenges on Meta every now and then. This week’s winner will win a post written just about them by Mr. Mietlicki.
Here’s the challenge: What is pictured above? Answers will be judged on accuracy, punctuality, and hilarity.
You’ll need headphones for this one. (If your headphones have a mono/stereo option, make sure they’re switched to stereo. Also, this works much better if you let it load all the way.)
The body of Nicola Sanders expresses itself in this wacky, innovative animation by Wieden+Kennedy.
Did anyone ever see these?
Perfect for Christmas and Birthdays!
“I, Vincent Gallo, star of such classics as Buffalo 66 and The Brown Bunny have decided to make myself available to all women. All women who can afford me, that is. For the modest fee of $50,000* plus expenses, I can fulfill the wish, dream, or fantasy of any naturally born female….”
*Discount available for descendants of German Nazis
The Official Eric Carle Web Site
Can we just take a moment and appreciate the good things in life?