June 2011
Anthony Bourdain: The Layover →
anthonybourdain:
You can say that we are deliberately tackling a tired and well worn format for the sheer challenge of seeing if we can make it interesting and possibly even useful. We are well aware that many of the meals and experiences on No Reservations are, frankly, impossible to duplicate. The upcoming last meal at El Bulli show being a particularly extreme example. The crew and I got...
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“We’re thrilled that a passionate and dedicated Pawnee city government employee...”
– Today.com: Bites - What does Ben & Jerry’s think of bacon & egg ice cream?
Dear Ben and Jerry’s (and the Today Show),
As wonderful as this ice cream concept is and as cleverly written as your “two scoops of government” metaphor might be, Ron Swanson is a libertarian. Ron Swanson would...
“We’re still just scratching the surface of marrying human relationships with...”
– Inside Google — How the Search Giant Plans to Go Social | Epicenter | Wired.com
Interesting choice of words.
“To maintain a brand’s value in the future, one must begin by understanding...”
– Branding Is About Creating Patterns, Not Repeating Messages | Co.Design
“I am SO sick of this argument. Local is important. People want local. But Local...”
– Sean Bonner, in response to Local Media Isn’t What People Want: They Want Liquid Media (via soupsoup)
Aaaaaand, done. Argument over.
“We worked to have a dual identity. We get the whole Superman/Batman/Secret...”
– Annie’s full freeform reaction to Liz’s Bullet points about being a girl and a nerd (at the same time!) contained this excellent, true statement. Go read both.
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“The 37-year-old July is a performance artist, a best-selling short-story author,...”
– Writing a Duet With Miranda July
Friends don't let friends use Internet Explorer 6.... →
Still in love with this.
“If I were as prone to sloganizing as Mamet, I’d keep clear of bumper-sticker...”
– Book Review - The Secret Knowledge - By David Mamet - NYTimes.com
Watchjayandbronwenwatchtv:
(via Watch the Trailer for the Buddy Comedy Version of Game of Thrones, “One And A Half Man” — Vulture)
Mashup is my favorite genre.
“Facebook could help avoid the sort of misinformation and confusion of the May...”
– Can’t decide between brown-nosing and ballbusting? Choose both!
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News: Sean Bean Stabbed In Bar Fight, Orders... →
ladimcbeth:
slackmistress:
My hero.
Sean Bean: Hero of Gondor, King of the Gods, Lord of Winterfell and all-around BAMF.
Do Not Fuck With Sean Bean.
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“What matters to me is that lately I’ve realised I may be lucky enough to...”
– Frank Turner: troubadour with a troubled past | Music | The Guardian
“You can take a deep breath and look at the popular crowd – are they popular...”
– Patton Oswalt, You Can Help It Get Better (via slackmistress)
Yes. Purely yes.
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