October 2008
Capitalism and Skepticism →
The facts are hard to dispute; indeed, the historical record is now so stark that diehard Republicans are probably starting to wonder if there is a curse. As Slate’s Michael Kinsley has pointed out, for the interval over which modern statistics are readily available, Democrats have outperformed Republicans by almost any measure of economic achievement (GDP growth per capita, unemployment,...
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September 2008
“International Fan Club of the World”...
The Hype Cycle →
No, the problem with hype is that it transforms the use value of a would-be work of art into its exchange value. For in the middle (there’s no end) of the hype cycle, the important thing is no longer what a song, movie, or book does to you. The big question is its relationship to its reputation.
I’ve been directed to n+1 a few times in the past month. Good for them. Methinks this...
“This world is arranged as it had to be if it were to be capable of continuing...”
– Schopenhauer, The World as Will and Representation, II, 46, 1819 via the new shelton wet/dry
Shortage of ass causes Viking rampages →
(via claytoncubitt)
360-deg photo of hand-drawn sharpie artwork... →
junesix:
When Charlie Kratzer started on the basement art project in his south Lexington home, he was surrounded by walls painted a classic cream. Ten dollars of Magic Marker and Sharpie later, the place was black and cream and drawn all over.
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This is an audio recording of a conference call...
Hey guys, remember when folks were afraid of Y2K? Ha!
The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster... →
by Naomi Klein only $9.60 at Amazon.
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“Not Your Lover” by Blitzen Trapper...
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New census data on biking to work says Minneapolis...
Methinks Colin is dreaming. Portland just elected bike-aholic Sam Adams as mayor. With the boost in funding and soaring gas prices, bike commuting will likely increase over the next few years. My guess is Twin Cities will be firmly seated beneath Portland for a while, but kudos to you if you do surpass us.
tumblelikeyougiveadamn:
Shanai and her cohorts at Bike Walk Twin Cities pointed me...
“They’re kind of like god in that they’re a different experience for...”
– Nicole, Midwest Teen Sex Show
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WatchThose who do not study the past get an exciting opportunity to repeat it.
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WatchBetween infinity and beyond.
Jetpack guy to fly across the English Channel/La Manche.
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File under: Is This Really Happening? →
tumblelikeyougiveadamn:
In the Roosevelt Room after the session, the Treasury secretary, Henry M. Paulson Jr., literally bent down on one knee as he pleaded with Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker, not to “blow it up” by withdrawing her party’s support for the package over what Ms. Pelosi derided as a Republican betrayal.
“I didn’t know you were Catholic,” Ms. Pelosi said, a wry reference to Mr....
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WatchThe Turnbull AC’s via the always spectacular Soft City Lights.
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Watchdidyouevernotice:
Pfizer - Graffiti
A powerful spot.
