Publishing Note
Publishing note: Refresh + Cool Kids Table is dealing with some technical headaches. Hope to have the site fully operational again soon.
The True Meaning of Refresh
braddigan.com (aka why I haven't been blogging, emailing, twittering, or calling lately...)
A Lofty Performance
Download this concerto for free. Metropolis Ensemble just released Ryan Francis' incredible world premiere from last month's concert.
Obama Observed, Part Two
A writer's touch. The story of a 28-year-old law student who would write a book, speak of hope, and run for President.
The Revolution is Coming
The Rite: Remixed. Metropolis Ensemble is about to smash the boundaries between classical and electronica this summer... with a world premiere remix of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.
Watch It All
A new Vimeo channel on Refresh. Now you can watch all my crazy video projects right here on the site!
Cool New Tool Discoveries
RescueTime helps you understand how you're using your time. InstaPaper bookmarks stuff you want to read later. Senduit lets you upload big files and share them with somebody for a week. Addictomatic searches for the latest, greatest stuff all over the web.
Bird and the Bee and the Apple
Music Video: Again and Again. See what happens when someone has way too much time playing with the features on their Mac. (thanks Rachel)
Presented In Stunning 3D HD Martian Color
New image of Phobos. Time for your stereo red-blue glasses! Previously: ESA's Mars Express in 2004, and Russia's Phobos 2 in 1989.
Wonderful Again
Old photos with great captions. Brought to you by the friendly gang at Photojojo Photo Time Capsule!
The Man Who Would Not Be King
The 219th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration. "He understood the risks of this new government, and was fearful of his ability to deliver a nation worthy of its people. The hopes and dreams of so many were tied up in him. But he would do his best."
Let's Get This Party Started
Video: London's Olympic Stadium design. A playful animation of the construction and future use of the new stadium. Related: The Beijing Bird's Nest.
Charlie Brown, I Like It!
My New Philosophy. Kristen Chenoweth at her finest. This continues to be my mom's theme song: "Oh yeah that's what you think! Why are you telling me? No! I can't stand it!" And it makes me smile everytime.
