If you’re going to Sundance it’s time to get excited. All this week and next they are announcing the movies selected for the festival. Here is a schedule of their release: Wed, Nov 30 U.S. Documentary and Dramatic Competition Films Announced World Cinema Documentary and Dramatic Competition Films Announced Thu, Dec 1 Spotlight, Park City …
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I’m a big builder, like Bob, and I love creating things so I’m pretty excited about Unique L.A. this weekend. The event is the “largest independent design show in the country, attendees get the rare chance to meet and shop directly from over 325 hand-selected designers and artists.” December 3 + 4 11 – 6pm …
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It’s amazing how long folks can ignore reality. On Wednesday, Nov 30, The New York Times announced a new version of their commenting system that still sucks. They say it is about “improving the community experience” but it is really about assuaging their own egos. Let’s be honest here and point out that thousands of …
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It’s amazing how long folks can ignore reality. On Wednesday, Nov 30, The New York Times announced a new version of their commenting system that still sucks. They say it is about “improving the community experience” but it is really about assuaging their own egos. Let’s be honest here and point out that thousands of …
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I’m on a bit of a quest to bring back silver hair among women and launching myself right into the middle of the great gray war. I’m all for it and I think it’s ridiculous that men get all this respect while women have to hide. I even think it’s hot and attractive for a …
The frustration with Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs continues. A week ago John Gruber pointed out a serious flaw in the biography and now Dave Winer and John Siracusa have joined in. Dave Winer writes: Choosing Walter Isaacson “was a terrible decision. My guess is that he didn’t put a lot of thought into the …
The frustration with Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs continues. A week ago John Gruber pointed out a serious flaw in the biography and now Dave Winer and John Siracusa have joined in. Dave Winer writes: Choosing Walter Isaacson “was a terrible decision. My guess is that he didn’t put a lot of thought into the …
Some hilarious quotes: “Why would they be leaving if we’re only 9 hours away” – “Yeah, I mean this is an event” “I could never get a Samsung…I’m creative.” — “Dude you’re a barista” “If it looks the same how will people know I upgraded?” “Can we see your phone…can I see it with my …
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I love these short films showing how the awards are made. Manufacturing is such a lost art in this country! Enjoy this one on the Grammy’s and its history. Music Voyager visited where the Grammy’s are made in Ridgeway, Colorado. Handcrafted by John Billings, the “Grammy Man”, his wife, and two employees, the Grammy award …
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