November 2009
33 posts
“So what do we get instead? The future, which is not a bad deal if you ignore all...”
– The Media Equation - For Media, a Sunset Is Followed Quickly by a Sunrise - NYTimes.com
“Credit cards are like snakes: Handle ‘em long enough and one will bite you,” she...”
– No Sale If You Can’t Explain It (Update1) - Bloomberg.com
“Question: “What would you say is the most important skill to develop in the...”
– Mark Bitman’s blog is one of my favorite things on nytimes.com… Worry Less, Cook More - Bitten Blog - NYTimes.com
Flickr: The PAUL RAND modern graphic design fan... →
WatchGorgeous time lapse videos of San Francisco.
Don’t miss the whole series. (via Vimeo)
“In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is...”
– Barak Obama
“The themes of the collection are a good way to characterize Gladwell himself: a...”
– Book Review - ‘What the Dog Saw - And Other Adventures,’ by Malcolm Gladwell - Review - NYTimes.com
“Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so.”
– Galileo Galilei
“You ever watch that TV series Mad Men? If I keep watching this program, will I...”
– Mad Men’s Sexism Could’ve Been Funnier, Says Bill Clinton — Vulture
“It is the “lowest building on the Upper West Side,” he said.”
– Only in New York would you brag about being the lowest building in the neighborhood. From Apple’s Modest Addition to the Upper West Side - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com
Flickr: Unclutterer Workspaces →
Inspiration for minimalism. I’m always impressed by the effort people put into hiding cabling. Some of it looks really effective, but I always wonder what the setups look like 30-60 days after the photo is taken. Does chaos return?
“Failure does not bring with it a better chance for future success. It brings a...”
– Ezra Klein
kanYe West : Blog : Ok this really caught my... →
I’ve often tried to explain to non-believers what it’s like to read Kanye’s blog. Everyone should read it for a month (and try to keep up).
Here’s a case where Kanye (or his ghost blogger) digs out an awesome mid-century modern video. And, like always, the best action is in the comments:
“lol..i was thinking please don’t post a damn chair today…I...
“Gladwell’s protagonists are generally intelligent but ordinary folks who...”
– Gladwell for Dummies
“recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or...”
– atavism - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
“The key is to define a clear goal within the messy problem area and making the...”
– Peter Diamandis
“We believe that we’re on the face of the Earth to make great products, and...”
– Tim Cook
“Never mistake a clear view for a short distance.”
– Paul Saffo
“My point being is that sometimes, if you want quality, you have to ignore...”
– Minimal Mac 