Andy Warhol on America and Coca-Cola
I came across an interesting passage today, from The Philosophy of Andy Warhol by Andy Warhol: What’s great about this country is that America started the tradition where the richest consumers buy...
View ArticleHakuna Matata as Heard Around the World
This clip shows that Disney really doesn’t mess around when it comes to dubbing character voices for foreign markets:
View ArticleI’m not too excited about Tangled, mostly because I think...
I’m not too excited about Tangled, mostly because I think the whole princess thing has played itself out by now. I am, however, counting the days until the 2011 release of Winnie the Pooh. Disney will...
View ArticleBoston Tea Party: Protectionist Sabotage
Boston Tea Party: Protectionist Sabotage: The Boston Tea Party was organized to protest trade liberalization, not excessive taxation. Interesting that ignorance is behind the modern movement’s decision...
View ArticleThe 'Israelification' of Airports: High Security, Little Bother
The 'Israelification' of Airports: High Security, Little Bother: “Even today with the heightened security in North America, they will check your items to death. But they will never look at you, at how...
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fedward: oldhollywood: Humphrey Bogart in publicity still for...
fedward: oldhollywood: Humphrey Bogart in publicity still for Dead Reckoning (1947, dir. John Cromwell) “Bogart did drink. ‘I think the whole world is three drinks behind,’ he used to say, ‘and it’s...
View ArticleGold and the Periodic Table of the Elements
Gold and the Periodic Table of the Elements: An interesting Planet Money piece exploring the various reasons why humans have used gold as money instead of other elements.
View Article"Well, it’s not really the right word, but freedom is kind of a hobby with...
““Well, it’s not really the right word, but freedom is kind of a hobby with me, and I have disposable income that I’ll spend to find out how to get people more of it.”” - “Flashback: Penn Jillette...
View ArticleAnd to think, I used to be impressed by videos of dogs who could...
And to think, I used to be impressed by videos of dogs who could just walk on two legs.
View ArticleMy awesome little sister Katie worked as a production assistant...
My awesome little sister Katie worked as a production assistant for this film. The screenplay has really good buzz, so I’m definitely looking forward to seeing it when it’s released on April 15, 2011.
View ArticleEveryone involved in the production of this video should be put...
Everyone involved in the production of this video should be put on a health insurance blacklist.
View ArticleAaron Weinstein is a total monster. That is all.
Aaron Weinstein is a total monster. That is all.
View ArticleUnderstanding the Level 3-Comcast Spat (FAQ)
Understanding the Level 3-Comcast Spat (FAQ): If you were under the impression that Comcast is in the wrong, you really need to read this. (via Timothy B. Lee)
View Article"This is like voting Goliath into the Biblical Hall of Fame and keeping out...
“This is like voting Goliath into the Biblical Hall of Fame and keeping out David. This is like putting Jefferson Davis in the Presidents’ Hall of Fame and voting down Abe Lincoln four times.” - Put...
View Article"It’s like arriving at a major construction project with nothing but a...
“It’s like arriving at a major construction project with nothing but a screwdriver and a crane.” - Lower Costs and Better Care for Neediest Patients : The New Yorker
View Article"After handling these all day—well, you don’t want to know what I dream about...
“After handling these all day—well, you don’t want to know what I dream about at night.” - For New Year, Chinese Shell Out Big for Tribes’ Geoducks - WSJ.com
View ArticleChet Atkins plays “Mr. Sandman” (via renig427)
Chet Atkins plays “Mr. Sandman” (via renig427)
View ArticleChick Corea’s Children’s Song #6 played by Manuel...
Chick Corea’s Children’s Song #6 played by Manuel Barrueco (by atrafana)
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