I was in a book store, eavesdropping on the conversation of two black ladies:
BL1: I finally got around to seeing The Help.
BL2: Oh yeah? How was it?
BL1: (weary laugh) Oh, you know.
BL2: Yup.(image via seoulbrother)
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A pretty good cross-section.
For those curious:
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I want you to help me pick out new glasses. These are the four options I’ve decided on, but can’t decide between. All of the frames are from Warby Parker, which is a great business that I’d like to support.
What do you think?
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Jonathan Coulton feat. John Roderick - “Nemeses”
I’m not a huge fan of Jonathan Coulton. The music is fine and catchy, but I tend to reject things that are crafted specifically for nerd appeal. I can understand why people dig him, and I really admire the way he’s carved out a living for himself by making cool things that people love.
However, this song is awesome because it features John Roderick on the lead vocals, and I love the way they included him in the video. Also, the shock mount used to prop up the iPhone is the same as the shock mount I just got with my new mic, so that must be the cosmos saying something or something.
Dig on this song, especially the lyric “Now that you’re here, I don’t seem that crazy do I?”
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Shearwater, an indie-nature band, makes a jaunty tune about nautical rape that will totally blow your spine out.
There’s something singing in the ice
In the deepest part of the world.
And a film across my eyes,
Watching all these waves turn white. -
Enquirer to shrink, move printing to Columbus →
Although previously announced in August, it’s now official that the Cincinnati Enquirer will close its Cincinnati printing plant, laying off 200 employees, and move printing operations to the Columbus Dispatch’s plant.
Gannett, of course, glossed over these details and chose to tout the new “easy-to-use format” coming soon to the Enquirer. Although the new format will allow for more use of color, it will shrink to just 10 1/2 by 14 2/3 inches.
To me, an “easy-to-use format” would consist of an improved website, RSS feeds, and perhaps a good iPhone/iPad app. Of course, these would only be relevant if I were interested in the Enquirer’s content.
The Enquirer frequently publishes anti-city attack pieces, often bordering on absurdity, in an attempt to cater to its largely suburban readership. The closure of their printing plant is another strike to a city they don’t care about and have no desire to serve.
The winning quote goes to Jake Mecklenborg:
I can’t wait for the first time I-71 is shut down by snow and no old people get their papers.
No great loss. Cincinnati hasn’t had a newspaper in years.
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Does anybody create anything anymore?! Is it just all reblogs?!
— Merlin Mann ranting on 5by5’s After Dark #50: After Back to Work #36 (via clangandclatter; reblogging ironically)
