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• 10.29.11
  Ping Pong for One Get AWESOME | (0)

  I can only imagine this is one of the more difficult ways of playing with oneself... (via Etsy Shop - Boxnmor)
• 10.28.11
  Halloween or Williamsburg? Get AWESOME | (0)

  [caption id="attachment_537" align="alignnone" width="499" caption="Caption reads: “I AM A FANCYBOY!” he screamed into the car. “I AM A FANCYBOY!” No one listened, because a child was breakdancing for money."][/caption] I've been in London for almost a year and a half now and one thing I've noticed is that Halloween or not, Londoners love their fancy dress (costumes, for my Yank friends). Doesn't matter what time of year it is, whether it's a birthday or hen party, you can find Super Mario Bros. or slutty nurse dropping into an offy for drinks on the way to somewhere fun. Back in Williamsburg, my neighbours ...
• 10.25.11
  Cards App for iPhone Get AWESOME | (0)

    First, I have to say that I love my iPhone 4S. After two years with an original iPhone stuck on iOS 3, I'm so excited to finally use all the amazing apps and features I'd been missing since my 3G kicked the bucket. Cards, one of the less talked about apps (Siri, did you hear that?), recently put a big smile on my face. A free app from Apple, it's an innovative way of incorporating on-demand printing as an extension of our increasingly more digital lifestyle. Exhibit 1, below: a good friend sent us a card using Cards (reason for the ...
• 06.05.11
  Prufrock Coffee Get AWESOME | (0)

  While Jeremy (On the Silk Road Blog) was in town back in March, we got up to a bit of exploring and visited Prufrock Coffee upon the recommendation of a friend to see what all the fuss was about. The L-shaped bar houses two lines: espresso machine and alternative brewing methods. As I had previously had one of their exceptional espressos with milk at Present, we chose to try both the filter coffee and the siphon method. As a special treat, they even let us try their awesome cold brew experiment that wasn't for sale. It's a far cry from Starbucks and Costa ...
• 05.08.11
  Wunderlist Get AWESOME | (0)

  In the 90s, I had scrap paper. In the 00s, I had post-its and notebooks and eventually my iPhone notepad and emails to myself. After a trial run with Our Groceries (too simple and ugly) and Evernote (more than I need) as possible contenders for shared mobile lists, I am happy to have found Wunderlist! Now I can track simple task lists with due dates, shared grocery lists, even share lists of my favorite burger joints around the world in one slick and simple to use app on my iPhone (also accessible via browsers). If you're looking to manage and ...
• 04.08.11
  Burnt Lumpia Blog Get AWESOME | (0)

  A friend of mine, who happens to also be a half-Filipino/a American ex-pat living in London, passed along the Burnt Lumpia Blog which has me all kinds of excited. When I last visited home before moving to London, I took my Flip camera (hah! just realised the humour in this) to film some of my favourite recipes as cooked by my grandmother. It was a blast. My mom and sister got involved and we spent a few days cooking up some of my childhood favourites. It was also great to see how happy the project made my grandmother. Now, I ...
• 03.30.11
  Select ALL your friends in Facebook Get AWESOME, Gratuitous Youtube linkz | (0)

  If you've ever wanted to suggest a Page to all your friends, but like me you're too lazy to click on everyone's icon, this little trick is just for you! (via Tim Linden Blog)
• 03.24.11
  On the Silk Road Blog Get AWESOME | (0)

  My friend (and PhD candidate) Jeremy Pine is documenting his travels across central Asia while he completes his dissertation research into the "grey market trade network." Filled with interesting stories and thoughtful cultural insights, it's definitely worth a read if the Borat movie is your only reference point for the region. For those of you who don't already know: "The Silk Road was a complex system of trade routes that connected China in the east with the Mediterranean in the West. The trade routes were active for hundreds of years, beginning around 200 BCE and continuing through the 7th ...
• 03.22.11
  Fashion + Content Get AWESOME | (0)

  Combing fashion and content, "News Knitter is a data visualization project which focuses on knitted garments as an alternative medium to visualize large scale data." Casual wear in navy blue and red, what's not to like? My only fear is it's one step away from wearable infographics about one's self. Would you wear these, or are you a hold out until they can update dynamically? (via Casual Data)
• 12.07.10
  The Wurst Shirt Ever Get AWESOME | (0)

  I received my limited edition oxford from The Wurst Editions yesterday, and could not be happier. The quality of fabric and cut are going to make it hard for me to wear all my other oxfords from here on out. While their first edition menswear line is sold out (I think), you can check out their blog and stay on the lookout for new releases here. (via The Wurst Website)
• 10.31.10
  Journal of Popular Noise: Truckasaurus “Quarters” Get AWESOME | (0)

  The Journal of Popular Noise and Fourthcity Records have just released 'Quarters,' the second offering from Truckasauras. It's been available for a few weeks in digital form, but the limited edition 12" vinyl is now available and it looks and sounds beautiful. They only have about 100 (out of 500) of these available for mail order, so snatch them up while you can. The 12" 45 rpm record is a selection of the best tracks off the full length and includes a link to download the full release. The cover and inside sleeve feature stunning photography from Kyle Johnson. Order your ...
• 10.28.10
  David McCandless: The beauty of data visualization Get AWESOME | (0)

  (via TED, thanks Dan)
• 10.04.10
  Moleskine + iPad Get AWESOME | (0)

  [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Molskine iPad and iPhone Covers"][/caption] Moleskine has created a great cover for iPads (iPhones, too, but they seem a bit cumbersome). As they put it, "They are conceived as analog-digital ultra-portable workstations for the contemporary nomads." While I don't have an iPad (yet), I do now have a favourite cover that I'm sure to buy once I do. No matter the configuration, portability, or ease of input of my smartphone, laptop, or tablet, my choice for note taking in meetings or phone calls remains pen + paper. For me, there's an important step where notes turn ...
• 09.21.10
  Creative Uniqlo Banner Campaign Get AWESOME | (0)

  UNIQLO LUCKY SWITCH from HN on Vimeo. I know this has been around for a while (2009), but I think it's worth reposting as it's a pretty innovative campaign. For me, it shows that something as decidedly un-sexy as a banner ad can still be made fun, not to mention successful. (via Digital Buzz Blog via Daniel on Adverblog)
• 04.24.10
  Come Sing Karaoke with Me Get AWESOME | (0)

  Shout out to Julia Lovallo for the rad invite!

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