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I watched the Dream Team special last night. And amongst the...

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:03:00 -0400

I watched the Dream Team special last night. And amongst the gossip the players shared, Jordan finally admitted her kept Isiah Thomas off the ‘92 Olympic Dream Team.

Ohhhh snaaapp.

Die Antwoord - Baby’s On Fire (Official Video) Definitely...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:14:04 -0400

Die Antwoord - Baby’s On Fire (Official Video)

Definitely a step up from their last song/video (I Fink You Freaky), which I found to be quite disappointing. Alternately, this is just the type of jam that evokes “Die Antwoord is baaack” commentary. I’m stoked.

inothernews: YOUR RIPPLES ARE SHOWING A water strider bug...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:20:21 -0400

inothernews:

YOUR RIPPLES ARE SHOWING A water strider bug made waves in Lake Spiegelteich near Marktleugast, Germany, Wednesday. (Photo: David Ebener / Zuma Press via The Wall Street Journal)

In one of her most stunning visuals to date, Florence has...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:09:00 -0400

In one of her most stunning visuals to date, Florence has enlisted the talents of colorful pop culture master David LaChapelle to create one of her most stunning visuals to date. Take a looksie and be dazzled.

First Contact

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:52:48 -0400

(Photo Source: Christopher at CMGW Photography)

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Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:48:00 -0400

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No, You Can't Work In

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:39:00 -0400

This Gawker article pretty much nails it.

There I was, at the gym, the other day, sitting there, on a piece of gym equipment, in between sets, taking a short break, a moment’s rest, a slight breather, if you will, and along comes this gym guy, looking all gym-y, wearing his gym clothes, with his gym attitude, and he walks right up to me just as bold as you please, in his gym shorts, and he’s all, while I’m sitting there, he’s all, “Can I work in?”

Excuse me?

No. You can’t work in. That would be impossible. Because I am here. Occupying, you might say. Occupying this space. It is mine. I am using it. The pause in action that you see? All part of the plan. All part of my strategy. I work, then stop. Work, then stop. In this way I regain my energy to continue working. It is a strategy that works, so to speak.

There is no working in here. Only working out. Your working in would necessitate my moving, getting up, walking away, robbing me of precious moments of Zen-like focus, disturbing my rhythm, breaking my concentration, destroying my ongoing vibe. I also don’t want to get up. I don’t want to move. I don’t want to walk away. That would mean I would have to come back. That’s a lot of coming and going. I didn’t come here for all that.

Let me propose, instead, a different course of action, for you: you wait. You wait right over there. Right where you are. Don’t move a muscle. Don’t say a word. Just wait there, patiently, until the time comes when I have finished my work-rest-work-rest-work-rest cycle. You’ll know the time has come when you see me rise and, in a purposeful manner, leave the area, without returning. That’s when you should pounce. Then, the time will be right. At that moment I would like nothing better than for you to step into the area which I have vacated and commence using it yourself. Because I will be done. And…. what?

No. I don’t want a spot. I don’t want you hovering over me. I don’t want you kneeling behind me. I don’t want you mirroring my own motions, only inches away from me, with an intense look on your face, your hands hovering just off the bar, ready to grab it at the slightest hint of hesitation on my part. I don’t know you. I don’t want to feel you anywhere within my personal space. It’s nothing personal. I just don’t care to have your existence intruding upon my consciousness now. Or ever. I have calibrated the amount of weight on the bar specifically to obviate the need for a spotter. I have made sure not to take that one extra rep attempt that will result in disaster. I have chosen, very purposefully, to accept a slower rate of progress in my training in exchange for not having a stranger perched above me, urging me to “Push it! Push it!” It’s just my way. So… what?

No. I don’t want any tips from you. I don’t want to hear your analysis of my form. I don’t want to hear how I could Do That A Little Better. I don’t want to hear One Little Thing That Will Really Help Me Out. I don’t want to hear What I’m Doing Wrong On That Lift. I don’t want to hear anything from you. I don’t care if you’re a personal trainer. I don’t care if you’re a Crossfit coach. I don’t care if you’re a football coach. I don’t care if you’re a kung-fu, Krav Maga, or Tae Bo coach. I don’t care if you’ve been Doing This Stuff For A Lot Longer Than Me. You may notice that I did not approach you and ask you any questions. This is because I am uninterested in your thoughts. You may indeed be a wise, learned, hardcore warrior and teacher of the utmost quality. I bet that someone out there will extend a warm and sincere “thank you” of grateful appreciation to you for your unsolicited but valuable advice. But I am not that person. I am just me. A guy, who is here, at this gym, stone cold going my thing. Leave me alone.

Of course in real life I let the guy work in. But gee I was really miffed about it—on the ins-Eye-d (of the Tiger).

(Source: Gawker)

M83 - ‘Reunion’ (Official video) Watch directors...

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:34:00 -0400

M83 - ‘Reunion’ (Official video)

Watch directors Fleur & Manu bring back the superpower-toting kids from “Midnight City” and further explore their abilities in this part two to the story. In the first video, we witness the childrens’ liberation. With “Reunion,” we experience them staying true to evolution of kids (little monsters, I tellya) with their defiance. Also, be on the lookout for the subtle Adam Yauch tribute at 0:47.

Blood Orange - I’m Sorry We Lied (Official Video) Just...

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:58:00 -0400

Blood Orange - I’m Sorry We Lied (Official Video)

Just when you thought it was safe to go out on a date, this happened. Blood Orange’s playful record, Coastal Grooves, just keeps getting better.

Photo of the Day: Walking an old man through a traditional...

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:46:00 -0400

Photo of the Day: Walking an old man through a traditional village in Iran, named Abyaneh

Photograph by Ruhollah Mahmoudi (Qom, Iran), March 2010, Abyaneh, Kashan, Iran

(Source: Smithsonian Mag)

Lana Del Rey - Never Let Me Go A previously unreleased Lana Del...

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:10:00 -0400

Lana Del Rey - Never Let Me Go

A previously unreleased Lana Del Rey track. I’m guessing it was a bit too cookie-cutter for Born To Die, but it’s a nice departure from the tryingsohardtobedifferent pop sound that we’ve become accustomed to. Plus, ”If you love me hardcore, then don’t walk away.” Me likey.

Nick Waterhouse & the Tarots at the Li Po Lounge March 14,...

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Nick Waterhouse & the Tarots at the Li Po Lounge March 14, 2011

A friend introduced me to this performance over the weekend and I was blown away. If you’ve never been to Lipo Lounge in San Francisco’s Chinatown, it’s quite the gem with its straight-out-of-the-50s look and decor, its Chinese Mai Tai’s that have caught the attention of the likes of Anthony Bourdain, and its popularity for its Sunday Sweater Funk night. Being familiar with the spot and then imagining Waterhouse performing here makes this performance that much more epic. The black-and-white grainy filming also helps. Enjoy.

Total eclipse of the heartin’ it. (Photo taken with...

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:15:47 -0400

Total eclipse of the heartin’ it.

(Photo taken with Instagram)

Azealia continues to go hard. Download the track here. REAL...

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:37:00 -0400

Azealia continues to go hard. Download the track here.

REAL BITCH ALL DAY, UPTOWN, BROADWAY.

I’ve already coined the Sabotage video as one of the best...

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:35:39 -0400

I’ve already coined the Sabotage video as one of the best music videos of all times. Now, here’s some kids recreating it to pay tribute to Adam “MCA” Yauch. Everything about this clip is wonderful.

SNL 100th Digital Short. I woke up this a.m. to find this gem...

Sun, 13 May 2012 15:45:00 -0400

SNL 100th Digital Short.

I woke up this a.m. to find this gem waiting for me on my DVR. Bieber’s inability to keep up was a bit disappointing (at least get your timing right, Biebs), but all the re-cameos from the likes of Natalie Portman, Jon Hamm, Michael Bolton, Timberlake, etc. and new cameos (Ferrell & Usher) made the word “disappointing” not an applicable adjective for this skit. Brilliant times 100. [Cue Sergio sax solo].

"Okay. that was exhausting. Sorry. I didn’t even ask you how you are. How are you? Oh yea? Oh good...."

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:40:49 -0400

“Okay. that was exhausting. Sorry. I didn’t even ask you how you are. How are you? Oh yea? Oh good. That’s great. What? Oh man. That’s tough. I’m sorry… Oh well that sounds like you handled it well, though. So. Yeah. Yeah. I know. I know that’s… yeah. Well… Just remember, time will go by and that’ll just be on the list of shit that happened to you. You’ll be okay. Yeah. Huh?… Oh. Really? HE DID? Oh my GOD! hahaha!! That’s CRAZY! No. no. I won’t tell him you told me. Of course not. Alright well… uhuh? Oh wow. yeah. Alright well.. I really gotta go. Thanks for listening. I’m glad you’re basically okay. Stay in touch.”

- Louis C.K, in the last paragraph of a mass e-mail

Obama: I like Coke

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:01:00 -0400

Obama: I like Coke
Fox News: Obama Declares War on Pepsi

Grimes - Nightmusic (Official Video) The second video from...

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:40:00 -0400

Grimes - Nightmusic (Official Video)

The second video from Claire Boucher’s breakout album as Grimes. It doesn’t really quite match up to the Oblivion video to me (recall: Awesome Video alert), but the barren, greywashed landscape she inhabits and all the “hand puppetry” works with the mystery inherent in this song. Plus, she could be doing her taxes in this video, and she’d still be the raddest in all the land. If you haven’t checked out the album, Visions, yet, you should probably get on that.

A Tumblr. Dedicated to the belief that Tilda Swinton & David Bowie are one Person.

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:39:00 -0400

Why didn’t I think of this? Genius. Check out the rest of the conspiracy theory here.

(Source: Tilda Stardust)