Cool Kids Table

Ski Pluto

2008-11-21T19:37:00.001-05:00

Rocketship tour posters. Oooh, can I have the calendar for Christmas please?

Exquisitely Dismissive

2008-11-21T19:36:00.001-05:00

Meh.

Underground Movement

2008-11-21T19:35:00.001-05:00

NYT: Meet the Subway Entertainment Crew. These guys are amazing and sure know how to put on a show.

Choosing Your Words Wisely

2008-11-19T22:18:00.001-05:00

NPR: Talking about climate change. Michael Oppenheimer (co-curator of the new exhibit) gives a few pointers about how to engage in your next cocktail hour.

The Indie Spirit

2008-11-19T22:17:00.003-05:00

John is not a fan of facebook. His job? Coming up with the next big thing in Seattle.

Zaman Alama Arabi Lugha

2008-11-19T22:17:00.001-05:00

TMN: Press 1 for Arabic. "It isn't that anything was lost in the translation, but when you're dealing with the Average Ahmed in Egypt, you need to make an immediate choice as to how you're going to present yourself before you open your mouth to speak."

A Future Defined

2008-11-12T01:53:00.001-05:00

Then: "Whether or not Barack Obama wins the presidency, this represents an historic shift in America's self-perception." Now: "Yes, we can and we did. A nation spread its wings and achieved altitude."

Priceless

2008-11-12T01:46:00.003-05:00

We want the funk.

A Good Screen: At The Speed Of Art Direction

2008-11-12T01:46:00.001-05:00

Jason Santa Maria. Don't call it a redesign... Jason has transformed the blog into more of an artform with unique designs for each article. Spend some time in the archives and for best results, start here.

Golden Brown and Ready to Cool

2008-11-12T01:45:00.003-05:00

Nothing says fall like apple cider muffins.

$60 Billion? Try Again.

2008-11-12T01:45:00.001-05:00

Video: The Hidden Cost of the War. A wonderfully executed animation from Good's transparency series: "a graphical exploration of the data that surrounds us."

Take Me To Brooklyn

2008-11-05T11:00:00.001-05:00

Praise for Zach Williams: "I hope you find something true and moving, here or somewhere soon. More important, I hope you find a gang as good as Brooklyn, and moments as bright as the nights in New York City. We were meant for it." Update: TWLOHA has invited Zach Williams to play shows in Athens, Clemson and Brooklyn!

The Local Shoutout: Cory Cavin

2008-10-28T23:55:00.001-04:00

The Office Tease. Everyone's favorite uncle moustache lands on the Times for his latest greatest spoof. Last seen here. Oh yeah and here. That's what I'm talking about.

Almost Famous

2008-10-28T23:54:00.003-04:00

NYT: Michael Cera: "I don't really want to be famous, and I'm kind of scared that might be happening."

Kids At Heart

2008-10-28T23:47:00.001-04:00

Indie music goes back to kindergarten. Writing music that appeals to both kids and their parents is no easy task, but a few musicians have found the right formula. My favs: Jack Johnson, Barenaked Ladies, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Matt Pryor.

Evening Commissioner...

2008-10-28T23:40:00.001-04:00

Dark Knight spoof a la Toy Story 2. Or you can watch the loveable Jake and Amir version.

Lowbrow and Brilliant

2008-10-28T23:37:00.001-04:00

Pre-pixelated clothes. The perfect gift for your favorite tv host, reality star, or friend who needs glasses.

On the Stairs with Eric

2008-10-27T01:02:00.002-04:00

The last five months.

The Shorter Thesaurus

2008-10-27T00:25:00.001-04:00

Thsrs. David Friedman is a genius. Or should I say, DF is ace.

Maverick vs. Messiah

2008-10-21T04:09:00.001-04:00

I'm so thankful to live in a democracy where opposing candidates have the freedom to share laughs on the same stage two weeks before an election.

Little Ease Variation

2008-10-20T00:50:00.001-04:00

The Box. This is an amazing performance project my friend Matt worked on as a commission for Streb. The premiere this weekend was phenomenal! More about this soon...

Darwinian

2008-10-20T00:38:00.001-04:00

Flickr: League of Evo Doers. You might just find a few of my compatriots in the mix...

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

2008-10-19T23:35:00.001-04:00

Creative alphabets. The outlines of skyscrapers and backs of tractor trailer trucks are my favorite. (via swissmiss)

Chaucer to Sputnik

2008-10-19T23:19:00.001-04:00

Jay Walker's library. You can only imagine the wild artifacts inside this room, as my friend Ashton recently told me after taking a tour.

The Local Shoutout: Bradford How

2008-10-19T23:11:00.001-04:00

Nationwide's Game Show. Is that? Yes, it's my ole buddy Bradford smoochin' up some car insurance. Previously and previously and also previously. Yeah. He's that good.