January 2009
World gets its first gay leader - The Independent →
A shame it had to happen via the medium of economic collapse. Still: go Iceland.
(via michaelrundle)
Q: Muxtape Is Back? →
The collected thoughts on Muxtape that’re floating around Tumblr are interesting reading. Reminds me of how Napter was ‘reborn’ as a legitimate service.
mad-thoughts:
Just played with the new muxtape. Y’know’d be great? I any user could upload 10-12 tracks and share it with friends as a mixtape. This would be a very sexy way to share my favorite tracks with friends.
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The only explanation
THE SCENE: A sweaty sauna in the depths of London Town. Two Executives from EvilLocalGyms™ are sitting discussing evil plans for the future.
Exec 1: Ohmygod. Oh. My. God. IDEA. Exec 2: Spill it. Hit me. Exec 1: This is brilliant. This, I mean, I’m gonna get a handjob from Satan himself for this. You know plumbing, right? You’re familiar with the concept of plumbing. Exec 2: Plumbing....
Mind if I blow your mind a sec? →
Interviewer: “If I buy these songs on your service - and they’re...
– Microsoft attempts to defend return to DRM for their Mobile service, instead ending up with the most embarassing, double-talk interview I’ve read in a long while.
Overcoming Bias: Higher Purpose →
Overcoming Bias is a blog I began recently following and enjoying immensely. It’s stated purpose is to discuss the ramifications of scientific / economic / sociological discoveries against what we commonly hold to be true. (This is their better self-description.) The article I’m linking to discusses having a ‘higher purpose’ in life and I found it interesting because it...
Cadbury's Dairy Milk launches 'Eyebrows' ad →
As a follow-up to the truly awesome Gorilla advert, they’ve produced this.
I just threw up a little in my mouth. →