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Congressmen Anthony Weiner Gets a Little Upset Watch this video...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:54:02 -0400

Congressmen Anthony Weiner Gets a Little Upset

Watch this video clip of Congressman Anthony Weiner’s reaction to the House’s rejection of the 9/11 health care bill.

I’m just glad he didn’t yell at me when I mispronounced his name at the Israel Day Parade.

(via soupsoup via mijatovic)

The HuffingtonPost is Adding Sponsored Messages to Your...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:00 -0400

The HuffingtonPost is Adding Sponsored Messages to Your Tweets

This is very clever.

We’ve been watching the Plastiki’s progress, and we’re glad to...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:17:04 -0400

We’ve been watching the Plastiki’s progress, and we’re glad to see the boat and crew make it safely to Sydney.

ABC News: Trash Boat: ‘Plastiki’ Ship Made of Recycled Bottles Completes Voyage Across Pacific Ocean

(via poptech)

Four generations of iPhone Compared (via TUAW) This is really...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:12:15 -0400

Four generations of iPhone Compared (via TUAW)

This is really nerdy, even for me.

That being said, it is great to see how much faster the iPhone has gotten over the years. It also makes me look forward to the day when I can upgrade my 3GS to an iPhone 4.

The Acceleration of Addictiveness

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:40:26 -0400

The Acceleration of Addictiveness:

Most people I know have problems with Internet addiction. We’re all trying to figure out our own customs for getting free of it. - Paul Graham

I really struggle with this. It almost makes me want to start keep Shabbat again.

Blue Marble (my local ice cream shop) has great signs!

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:42:05 -0400

Blue Marble (my local ice cream shop) has great signs!

“I used to call people, then I got into e-mailing, then...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:31:59 -0400

“I used to call people, then I got into e-mailing, then texting, and now I just ignore everyone.” - The New Yorker

How do you know that the chickens who made your eggs actually...

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:50:53 -0400

How do you know that the chickens who made your eggs actually have access to pasture? When the farmer tells you that he lost a chicken to a bear!

- Aaron S

(via jared via startupquote)

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:46:49 -0400

(via jared via startupquote)

I’m pretty sure that this was done to discourage tourists...

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:45:56 -0400

I’m pretty sure that this was done to discourage tourists from visiting Central Park.

thedeadline:

Thumbs-up for the new maps. But it’s an awfully strange shade of green for the parks.

Invisible Tree House in Sweden

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:44:48 -0400

Invisible Tree House in Sweden:

(via gbattle via angelabattle)

George Washington Bridge

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:06:01 -0400

George Washington Bridge

I made a drink to match the weather.

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:49:31 -0400

I made a drink to match the weather.

Bravo TV | Close, But No Cigar I’m a fan of Top Chef. And...

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:34:43 -0400

Bravo TV | Close, But No Cigar

I’m a fan of Top Chef. And as anyone who reads my blog knows, I don’t subscribe to cable. So what does a cable-free Top Chef fan do? I watch on Hulu.

Usually, the day after the show airs, I go to Hulu and watch the latest episode. Unless of course it’s not there. Apparently, Bravo won’t post Episode 6. Why? Here’s what it says on Hulu:

During the month of July, Hulu expects to offer episodes 3, 4, and 5 of Season 7.These 3 episodes will be available through July 31. Hulu can offer a select number of full length episodes from Bravo’s lineup each calendar month. The episodes featured and when they are posted are at Bravo’s discretion.

So last night, instead of watching Top Chef on Hulu (along with the ads that help Bravo’s bottom line), I decided to go to a third party site to watch an unauthorized stream.

Note to Bravo: It’s really great that you syndicate a lot of your content to Hulu. I really appreciate it. But arbitrarily posting some episodes while excluding others is just a bad idea.

So please, make up your mind, are you embracing online streaming or not?

I have no idea what I’d use this for, but I love the...

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:55:49 -0400

I have no idea what I’d use this for, but I love the concept.

thedailywhat:

Terrific Sticky Tape of the Day: Hinge-themed packing tape by South Korean design collective mmiinn (AKA Jeong-Min Lee and Hyoung-Min Park).

No word yet on pricing or availability, but yatzer suggests more info to come this fall.

[superpunch.]

I need to hire a rockstar in NYC to create a custom Tumblr ...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:33:30 -0400

I need to hire a rockstar in NYC to create a custom Tumblr theme.

Are you this person? If not, can you recommend someone to me?

This photo of a crisis command center was posted on BP’s...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:09:14 -0400

This photo of a crisis command center was posted on BP’s homepage. Impressive, no? It would be more impressive if it wasn’t photoshopped. Check out this post for the evidence.

(via mediaite)

“We use a brioche bread which is similar to a...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0400

“We use a brioche bread which is similar to a challah.”

- Zabar’s Video Demo

Zabar’s: Educating Upper West Side Jews about food since 1934.

Shakespeare in the Park | Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino Does...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:18:32 -0400

Shakespeare in the Park | Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino

Does anyone have any first-hand information about how bad the ticket lines are for this on weekends or weekdays?

Please let me know!

Mad Men Season 4 on iTunes Very excited about the new season of...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:18:25 -0400

Mad Men Season 4 on iTunes

Very excited about the new season of Mad Men.

I’m also looking forward to watching the entire season (less than 24 hours after each episode airs) on iTunes for just $20.

I’m happy to pay for premium content, I just refuse to do it via a cable company.

HBO, are you listening?