Chasing Sunsets

(via @mschoening) An interesting user interface concept.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:04:52 -0500

An interesting user interface concept.

(via MediaMattersAction) I don’t really care that...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:02:33 -0500

I don’t really care that it’s a Republican doing this to a Democrat, or even a man to a woman. Mostly I care that this kind of behaviour is happening in the United States of America House of Representatives.

What the hell, Tom Price?

"Always put a tie on. Always. It only takes an extra thirty seconds in the morning, and it’s always..."

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:39:00 -0500

“Always put a tie on. Always. It only takes an extra thirty seconds in the morning, and it’s...

(via Questionable Content) Jeph Jacques: 1; Modern liberal arts...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:33:00 -0500

(via Questionable Content)

Jeph Jacques: 1; Modern liberal arts college: 0.

LHC Shut Down Again — By Baguette-Dropping Bird

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:32:55 -0500

LHC Shut Down Again — By Baguette-Dropping Bird: This is getting kind of ridicuous. My favorite...

86400: lenxo: awesome-everyday: missjohanna: livejamie: This...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:07:05 -0500

86400:

lenxo:

awesome-everyday:

missjohanna:

livejamie:

This is a Congolese “Sapeur” - They’re gangs of men that spend tens of thousands of dollars on expensive European designer suits while frequently otherwise living in abject poverty.

They have gang battles where instead of fighting each other, they have “Defi de Sape” - They go to another gang’s turf where their presence demands that the host gang run home and change into their finest suits to prove that they’re classier.

Their gangs have names like “L’Association des Anglais” (The Association of Englishmen) and “Deux Grands Dandies de la Capitale” (Two Rich Dandies.)

They are awesome.

say, what?

Is that true? Can we go hang out with these dudes?

At the beginning of the XXth century when the French arrived in Congo, the myth of the Parisian elegance was born among the youth of the Bakongo ethnic group, who were working for the colonizers. At that time, the white man was considered superior, someone showing better manners and elegance. In 1922, Grenard André Matsoua was the first Congolese ever to come back from Paris dressed as a genuine French. His arrival caused indescribable commotion and admiration among his fellow countrymen; he became known as the first Grand Sapeur. Having the respect and admiration of his community, today’s sapeurs consider themselves artists. They add a touch of glamour to their humble environment through their refined manners and impecable dressing styles. Each of them is unique showing a particular repertoire of gestures. They all share the same dream: To go to Paris and return to Brazzaville as an aristocrat of elegance.

http://www.poyi.org/64/20/03.php

This is completely amazing.

Can I adopt this lifestyle?

Turns out that with a little trickery (and a careless link by...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:06 -0500

Turns out that with a little trickery (and a careless link by Apple), iTunes can become a snappy web browser. Aside from anything else, it doesn’t support Flash, which makes it full of win.

"The media might not have picked up on it, but the American pharma industry is hurting pretty badly..."

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:20:00 -0500

“The media might not have picked up on it, but the American pharma industry is hurting pretty...

fuckyeahzenmind: fundamentallife: (via mnmal) Gorgeous. I...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:53 -0500

fuckyeahzenmind:

fundamentallife:

(via mnmal)

Gorgeous. I would like a house that looks like this.

It’s mostly just wood and paper; how expensive can it be, amirite? :-P

fundamentallife: onebiteatatime: Mushrooms and frost This is...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:05:51 -0500

fundamentallife:

onebiteatatime:

Mushrooms and frost

This is a fantastic photo.

IanVisits » V for Vendetta – Live in Westminster Via Jon...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05:24 -0500

IanVisits » V for Vendetta – Live in Westminster

Via Jon Hicks.

snakesandsuits: HOLY CRAP! real life comics too? This is...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:35:14 -0500

snakesandsuits:

HOLY CRAP! real life comics too?

This is possibly even better than the low resolution girl.

jacquelynn: Torch-bearers walk through the streets of Lewes,...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:26:25 -0500

jacquelynn:

Torch-bearers walk through the streets of Lewes, England en route to Bonfire Night festivities, part of the celebration of Guy Fawkes Day. (via TIME Magazine)

Remember, remember, the fifth of November…

fuckyeahzenmind: fuckyeahhappy: Congratulations, today you are...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:22:47 -0500

fuckyeahzenmind:

fuckyeahhappy:

Congratulations, today you are alive!

I really thought this was from a book by Richard Bach, but the internets say Chad Sugg.

"Twitter is not going to kill journalism. Journalism dedicated to reporting the impact of Twitter on..."

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:14:17 -0500

“Twitter is not going to kill journalism. Journalism dedicated to reporting the impact of...

jacquelynn: 86400: cuntspasm: dementes: David Tennant is...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:31:00 -0500

jacquelynn:

86400:

cuntspasm:

dementes:

David Tennant is Catherine Tate’s new English teacher - my favourite. i love them both. it’s so awesome. AWESOME.

edited: accent win by the way.

OH FUCKING YES. SO MUCH AWESOME.

Sir, are you English, sir?
—No, I’m Scottish.
So you ain’t English then.
—No, I’m British.
So you ain’t English then.
—No, I’m not, but as you can see, I speak English.
But I can’t understand what you’re saying, sir.
—Well, clearly you can.
Sorry, are you talking Scottish now?

I’m not sure if Jacquelynn—who is afraid to watch Doctor Who since I showed her Blink—is aware that Catherine Tate is Donna Noble, which makes this approximately ten times more wonderful.

I cannot tell you how much I prefer Tennant with his native Scottish accent.

From a dream I had last night:

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:56:53 -0500

Me: Scientifically, you can tell whether an animal is an alpha by how it behaves. If it's aggressive...

"What have I become? Truth is, nothing yet."

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:24:49 -0500

“What have I become? Truth is, nothing yet.” - Chocolate by Snow Patrol Time to change...

HannahMontana Linux …what.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:51:07 -0500

HannahMontana Linux

…what.

"I can however, understand myself on the side of justice regarding a particular political issue. ..."

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:18:49 -0500

“I can however, understand myself on the side of justice regarding a particular political...