December 2008
88 posts
Willoughby Sharp, 72, Versatile Avant-Gardist →
‘In “Saskia,” first performed in 1974, he mourned losing touch with his daughter, whom he was unable to see after his first marriage ended. As the magazine Art in America recounted the work this year, Mr. Sharp “videotaped himself in front of a live audience as he attempted to recapture Saskia by re-enacting her birth — albeit with a difference. After shaving and covering his body in powder...
A brief etymological study of the suffix/infix... →
“The origins of ‘-iz’ spawn from the postwar harlem renaissance when little black girls used to stand on the street and jump rope, making up nursery rhymes on the fly. Sometimes the words wouldn’t fit the measure and so they would use ‘-iz’, or doubling letters or syllables in words to make it fit the measure.”
A girl was walking down the stairs to the train at Herald Square the other day and some guy leaning over the railing at the top yelled, “Hey baby, there aint no reason to frown when you got an ass like that.”
I just love random acts of kindness!
If anyone is in Manhattan right now, look to the...
Nothing could ever be more hardcore than this. →
Be warned, content may be disturbing to some (less hardcore) viewers.
“I told her I ain’t so sure about this place.
It’s hard to play a...”
– [shawn mullins, rockabye]
I just started singing this song as I was sitting at my desk. Weird.
Study Says That 90% Of All Digital Music Didn't... →
katieschenk:
According to a recent study by Will Page, chief economist of the MCPS-PRS Alliance, (via Times Online), 90% of all digital tracks for sale over 2008 didn’t sell one copy.
“The report said that “10 million of the 13 million tracks available on the internet failed to find a single buyer last year.” The study found that, for the online singles market, 80% of...
Watchkellyreeves:
(Ryan Adams and) The Cardinals, ‘Cobwebs’ on AOL Sessions
See also: Fix It, Crossed Out Name, Magick and their big ass amp. Ohhh yes.
Oh god, their music is beautiful.
Amtrak photo contestant arrested by Amtrak police... →
franklieu:
This is all sorts of ridiculous regarding photography in public places. Amtrak has never had a great track (har har) record regarding customer service. I remember back in ‘03 I took the Empire Builder from Chicago to Minneapolis during the winter. What should’ve been a simple 10 hour ride (with stops) turned out to be a 24+ hour disaster after bad weather + the train hitting something...
On December 15th, Amazon sold 72.9 items PER... →
davidcho:
Wowa.
An unbelievably beautiful Christmas story. →
I was getting choked up on the train reading this last night.
A great piece by a guy explaining why he takes... →
Heading for the door, I started to grab my camera — but then stopped and winced a little.
“Oh, Jesus. Really?” some voice whined. “Now you’re That Guy? Can’t you just walk out there like a grownup, retrace your steps, and be back here in 5 goddamned minutes? You really need to drag your giant, douchey camera out for a four-block walk? Who’re you now, freakin’ Diane Arbus? Jeez, get a life.”
But,...
The earth is not a cold, dead place.
I just won a $60 slab of beef brisket for responding correctly to the following email:
Good morning all,
The first four people to answer the following questions correctly will receive a prize.
In what year did the movie ‘Caddyshack’ appear in theaters?
Who sang “Holiday Road”? (the theme song to ‘National Lampoons Vacation’)
What did Clark Griswold plan to do with his bonus in ‘National...
“Hi out there…thought I’d check in to let you all know what’s...”
– [John Mayer, being awesome, as per normal]
(via)
I am watching someone make a snowman on Fifth ave.
(via joannachristine)
Awesome.
Keeping my fingers crossed for an early dismissal....
“I tried to buy egg nog last night for us. All they had was Silk Nog. Good for...”
– [Joanna, getting into the Christmas spirit…or at least a soy-based alternative of the Christmas spirit…]
Soy to the World?
Leave Silk and cookies out for Santa?
Whiteout Conditions.
If you need a last minute gift for that audiophile... →
marco:
When you call B&H, you speak to an intelligent, motivated, non-outsourced, English-speaking human in New York City, right in their store which is also their warehouse, who has great knowledge of the product line and the power to change things and get things done for great service.
It’s so sad that this is so unusual. The best way that I can support it is to shop there whenever I can....
Cat Photographer (as in a cat that takes... →
(via urlesque)
Some thoughts on seeing Oasis and Ryan Adams & the...
People (including myself) say that Oasis is a bunch of pompous, British pricks. Oasis (read: Liam and Noel) are widely regarded as the most arrogant musicians on the market. What I learned last night was that they think so highly of themselves because they are that good. If you are the best and you know you are the best, does that knowledge of your greatness make you any less great? I...
Fun Facts
There are thirteen states that have only one area code for the entire state.
California has the most with 37.
New York City has 5.
Trailer for 'I Love You Man' →
azizisbored:
I’m in this movie for a little bit too. I even learned how to fence! (sort of)
robhuebel:
This is the trailer for a movie I’m in with Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Tom Lennon and a million other people you know.
I saw a cut of it and it’s fucking hilarious. Comes out March 20.
I went to a screening of this a week ago and it was GREAT. The writing and...
Midtown Lunch: HOLY F-ING SHIT, BOJANGLES MAY BE... →
davidcho:
Granted, the rumor is only from a trader in emerging markets who has been working with the brand, and whether or not a fast food chain is going to try to expand their business at a time like this is unclear, BUT, seeing as how Bojangles is one of the best fried chicken ever, and with amazing sides and breakfast options (OH HELLO BO’BERRY BISCUIT), I could not be any more excited at...
Best Global Brands of 2008 →
It is crazy to look at a list of 100 brands and instantly recognize 99 of them.
“Don’t play in her garden, and don’t smell her flower. Call me Mr....”
– [ You know how sometimes to make eye contact with people as they walk past you on the street? Well, this morning on my way into my building I locked eyes with a 300 pound man and he sang these words deep into my soul. ]
Weezy will never sound the same to me…
Snow!
I just submitted this post to the New York Times’ Metropolitan Diary. It is one of my life goals to have an entry published. I have my fingers crossed for this first submission…
Nerd Lesson of the Day: e.g. versus i.e.
capucha:
saramcpherson:
E.g. means “exempli gratia” or “for example,” and should be used to indicate examples. E.g. should never be followed by a straight definition. Incorrect: “… tempeh bacon (e.g., fake breakfast meat)” Correct: “… awesome things (e.g., unicorns, Thor, free WiFi, etc.)” I.e. means “id est” or “that is,” and should be used to define something. I.e. should never kick off a list...
Please visit LimoBob.com →
Highlights include:
Jet Limo
100ft Limo
Bob’s pictures with celebrities
Bob’s 4,500 word biography
Patriot Limo (w/ fog machine)
Texas Limo (read: horse photoshopped to have three saddles)
(I am not including links so you have to try and navigate his amazingly terrible website to find these gems. Scavenger hunt!)
“I am an artist…It’s self-evident that what that word implies is looking for...”
– Vincent Van Gogh (via tylerknott) (via ronenreblogs) (via sympathyfortheartgallery) (via maybeitsallok) (via havent-got-a-prayer)
i'm standing on the edge of everything.
havent-got-a-prayer:
Give me one more time around Give me one more chance to see Give me everything you are Give me one more chance to be near you Because everything inside me looks like everything I hate You are the hope I have for change You are the only chance I’ll take
Gotta love classic Switchfoot. I sang this song in an a cappella group in college. I always thought it was one of their...
Your daily "People are Dying" moment: Cat Contact... →
Watchalexbalk:
As the old saying goes, Never judge a man until you’ve attempted to strike the President of the United States with his shoes.
Alt: I’ve heard of shoe-leather reporting, but this is ridiculous!