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Mon, 07 May 2012 17:38:48 -0700

An excellent, must-read treatise by Stijn Debrouwere about how journalism is slowly being replaced by other services which perform journalistic duties (inform, entertain, etc.) without being journalistic entities unto themselves. Examples include Netflix reviews, Quora Q&A threads, and the like:

There are organizations and websites everywhere that are taking over newspapers’ role as tastemaker and watchdog and forum. These disruptors don’t replace investigative reporting, but they replace the other 95% of what made professional news organizations important.

The Forgetting Pill Erases Painful Memories Forever

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:34:40 -0700

The Forgetting Pill Erases Painful Memories Forever:

Fascinating article about how memories work and how we are very close to being able to biologically destroy them.

“Memory comes with a natural updating mechanism, which is how we make sure that the information taking up valuable space inside our head is still useful. That might make our memories less accurate, but it probably also makes them more relevant to the future.”

How The Huffington Post Ate the Internet

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:56:16 -0700

How The Huffington Post Ate the Internet:

This is the best article about the Huffington Post that’s ever been written. If you care at all about business or the news industry, it’s an absolute must read. Whether you love or hate HuffPo, the story of how they rose to prominence is fascinating and instructive. When you’re done, also make sure to check out this 1983 New York Magazine article about Arianna (then) Stassinopoulos.

The Daily Show on Easter vs. Passover. When you’re done...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:37:06 -0700

The Daily Show on Easter vs. Passover. When you’re done with part one (above), make sure and check out part two. I guarantee it’s the funniest thing you’ve seen all week.

The “worst” baseball cards in history… which...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:26:13 -0700

The “worst” baseball cards in history… which of course means they’re the best. The Bill Pecota one is particularly great. Thanks Fleer! (via @gruber)

Stamen's Beautiful Alternative to Google Maps

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:55:05 -0700

Stamen's Beautiful Alternative to Google Maps:

Using OpenStreetMap data, Stamen Design has taken map design to a new level. I love these. Goodbye Google Maps? (via jasonsantamaria)

How Three Germans Are Cloning the Web

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:05:36 -0800

How Three Germans Are Cloning the Web:

A fascinating story about the Samwer brothers and their lucrative-but-icky-feeling business model: identify American internet companies right after they become successful in America and then clone them internationally, to great financial success.

In today’s episode of Our Stadium is Better than Your...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:56:13 -0800

In today’s episode of Our Stadium is Better than Your Stadium… play this full-screen with the volume cranked.

Children’s Classics as Minimalist Posters: These are...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:37:09 -0800

Children’s Classics as Minimalist Posters: These are amazing. I particularly like the Princess and the Pea poster.

Did You Hear We Got Osama?

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:29:03 -0800

Did You Hear We Got Osama?:

This is a really great post; one of the clearest, most concise, and personally important ones I’ve read in a long time. It’s important to understand that the reason most people consume news is in order to entertain themselves. This isn’t the aspirational reason… it’s just the true reason, in most cases. If you can get your news consumption refined to the point where you are staying amply-informed without being overwhelmed, you stand to be a lot more productive.

Photo

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:50:16 -0800

NFL Logos Redrawn with Manningface. This is fantastic.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:17:00 -0800

NFL Logos Redrawn with Manningface. This is fantastic.

Solitude and Leadership

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:19:45 -0800

Solitude and Leadership:

Multitasking, in short, is not only not thinking, it impairs your ability to think.Thinking means concentrating on one thing long enough to develop an idea about it. Not learning other people’s ideas, or memorizing a body of information…

Takes a little while to get going, but overall a great article about the virtues of seeking solitude from distractions in order to develop your own original thoughts.

“I think you’ve got a pretty good imagination,...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:13:59 -0800

“I think you’ve got a pretty good imagination, despicability-wise!”

“Look Around You - Computer Games” Can’t...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:37:19 -0800

“Look Around You - Computer Games”

Can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this BBC series before. Brilliant. Make sure to watch them all. (via daringfireball)

10 New Year’s resolutions for designers

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:13:47 -0800

10 New Year’s resolutions for designers:

Do you think Chelsea Clinton asks herself if her mom would understand something complex? No. Because her mom is a badass.

How Doctors Die

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:05:16 -0800

How Doctors Die:

If there is a state of the art of end-of-life care, it is this: death with dignity.

This is the most concise, easily understood article on the perils of end-of-like care in the United States I’ve ever read. It is a must-read, and frankly, a must-heed, in my opinion. (via kottke)

Lost Type Co-op | Browse Fonts

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:15:04 -0800

Lost Type Co-op | Browse Fonts:

A nice collection of pay-what-you-will typefaces from Tyler Galpin and Riley Cran.

How to interview a designer with the perfect design exercise

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:11:03 -0800

How to interview a designer with the perfect design exercise:

These sorts of tests are common for engineering hires, but it’s nice to see an example of a good design-oriented one.

Jessica Hische's Lovely Blog

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:29:00 -0800

Jessica Hische's Lovely Blog:

Embarrassed I had never seen this until today. Lovely work all around. (via drawar)