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Latest from Twitter

March 19, 2008

Jenny Holzer’s latest twitter: MYTH CAN MAKE REALITY MORE INTELLIGIBLE

So true, eh? And Twitter is the perfect platform for her art, in so many ways (follow her now: jennyholzer). At least I’m assuming it’s her; we never do know for sure…

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Vespa goes hybrid

April 14, 2006

Pretty cool—I think hybrid capability is the only thing that would get me to switch from my beloved Bajaj. The electric-only mode is especially nice—would have been in Delhi especially.

Putting the man in snowman—am I immature to have found this hilarious? Favorite quote:
“No comment, ma’am,” Hassett said, when questioned about the sculpture’s realism.
Too bad there wasn’t a picture. [via Obscure Store]

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Librarians Fight Back

December 22, 2000

Librarians are getting tough! As an antidote to the librarian horror stories I offered a while back, I present now for your reading pleasure the Librarian Avengers. Pick the Flash option if you have the plugin. Be sure to click on the “Look it up” girl for important info on why you should worship your [...]

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Little Deaths

December 18, 2000

From the Performance Anxiety Dept.: A helpful resource for those who are tired of always saying, “Oh yes, baby, right THERE!” From that most notoriously repressive era, the Victorian Sex Cry Generator. Although I must admit, if I were actually to say any of the things it generated for me, I’d break out in a [...]

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Changing Signs

December 15, 2000

The signs, they are a changin’, indeed. Interesting article about changes in ASL due to sensitivities about old racial and country signs.

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Library Hell

December 10, 2000

I used to dream of being a librarian when I was younger…being surrounded all day by books seemed like a heavenly job then, and still doesn’t look so bad. Maybe if I ever get tired of this Web thing…but then I read stories like these, and I think it may be better to keep slinging [...]

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Arrrrr, Pirates…

December 10, 2000

A link for a certain group of folks who shall remain nameless (you know who you are): How to Talk Like a Pirate. Although I’m sure none of you really need lessons…

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Dr. Laura

December 4, 2000

I never cease to be amazed at the amount of fun Flash animation that people are cranking out these days. And now, from Time-Warner of all folks, comes that hot new afternoon discussion, The God and Devil Show! Starring guess who. Today’s guest: Dr. Laura. [requires Flash, via k10k]

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