July 2011
“People who were the most idealistic about their partner in the beginning showed...”
– In love, happily delusions help the longevity of a relationship - Los Angeles Times
“As we’ve discussed previously, glass delusions were quite regularly reported by...”
– The princess who swallowed a glass piano « Mind Hacks
“Take as many people as possible in your workspace, and at the same moment, have...”
– REVEL | A Challenge by Colin Woodford
This has been one of my favorite Revel challenges so far. Can you write a better one? You can give it a shot here. You might just win $5,000.
Necromance in West Hollywood →
I recently had a science fair themed birthday party. While looking for decorations, I found Necromance, a storefront on Melrose that specializes in things like shark vertebrae, assorted animal teeth, and bone saws.
“For $10 fans will be able to rent either a T-Mobile G-Slate or a Samsung Galaxy...”
– T-Mobile, Angels Team Up to Cure Boredom at the Ballpark: LAist
I am ready to go to an Angels game. I took a lovely nap at Dodger stadium a few weeks back.
Watch(via What Happens When You Put a Coffee Table at a Bus Stop? - Transportation - GOOD)
I live for this sort of stuff.
Watch(via video premiere: Neon Indian – “HEART : DECAY” | GORILLA VS. BEAR)
Neon Indian reminds me of the summertime.
Watch(via ART GAME: Santa Ragione’s “Fotonica” (2011) - gamescenes)
Woah. Fotonica is so pretty, and it’s being featured at the Venice Biennale!
“And they said, ‘No we are not leaving and we want to talk to somebody in...”
– Guard cracks down on hand-holding at Stein exhibit
A lesbian couple was asked to leave a Gertrude Stein exhibit. At the Jewish Museum. In San Francisco. That’s three layers of ridiculousness.
“I will end with a bunch of random, yet helpful, tips garnered from a variety of...”
– Essential Life Skills for the College-Bound - NYTimes.com
I am 25 and I can do ALL OF THESE THINGS. Hi-five!
What Does The Senator Want? Help Stephen Malkmus... →
This is a funny way to drive participation.
“I don’t think computers will have any important effect on the arts in...”
– Paleofuture - Paleofuture Blog - David Byrne’s 1987 Predictions for the Computers of 2007
“Mobile Voices (VozMob) is a platform for immigrant and/or low-wage workers in...”
– About vozmob | VozMob – Voces Móviles / Mobile Voices
So interesting!
Carmageddon Walk to the Mulholland Bridge (and... →
Your Carmageddon Calendar:
July 16th: Big festive walk from the valley to the Mulholland bridge and back.
July 17th: Ride your bike onto the 405?
Stay Productive by Setting a Recurring... →
I am so into the quantified self movement! I only blog for 25 minutes a day…can you tell?
Please Don’t Mflugah the Pn - The Morning News →
Did you know I’ve spent over ten years learning Hebrew? I haven’t spoken it in about four or five years, but this article about the difficulty of learning Hebrew makes me feel a little better about my terrible grammar.
