February 2012
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nonewhatsoever: Banksy On Advertising →
kalvin-clein:
“People are taking the piss out of you everyday. They butt into your life, take a cheap shot at you and then disappear. They leer at you from tall buildings and make you feel small. They make flippant comments from buses that imply you’re not sexy enough and that all the fun is happening…
the Outage: How to conquer information glut →
theoutage:
Yesterday, I explained how our culture of excess and overstimulation has even infected our design tastes. Our homes and workspaces are overrun by unnecessary decoration and overwhelming information. And this muddle exacts a toll: sapping our attention, tiring our eyes, and clouding our…
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January 2012
31 posts
The Most Badass Excerpt From Barney Frank's...
Interviewer: You’ve long argued for the decriminalization of marijuana. Do you smoke weed?
Barney Frank: No.
Interviewer: Why not?
Barney Frank: Why do you ask a question, then act surprised when I give an answer? Do you think I lie to people?
Interviewer: I thought you might explain why you support decriminalizing it but don’t smoke it.
Barney Frank: Do you think I’ve ever had an abortion?
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the Outage: Save money first--or just do it? →
theoutage:
You’ve decided to do it. To quit your job, move to the woods, and build a radically simple new life. Now how are you going to pay for it?1 No matter how self-sufficient your new home or how innovative your business plan, you need money to get started. It takes cash to buy land, procure that…
