Taking a long view

nchlsgrmshw: “You keep your files like this?” “No. Actually,...

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:15 -0400

“You keep your files like this?”

“No. Actually, I’m quite fastidious. I put them in this box just to screw with you.”

So all this bullshit about the IRS brought “Stranger than Fiction” to mind.

Mel Brooks: 'I'm An EGOT; I Don't Need Any More' : NPR

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:30 -0400

Mel Brooks: 'I'm An EGOT; I Don't Need Any More' : NPR:

Surprise revelation by Mel Brooks about deciding to wait to get an award.

Fresh Air: In the over 60 years that Mel Brooks has been in the entertainment business, his name has become synonymous with comedy..(Including). Blazing Saddles; and (spoofing) monster movies with Young Frankenstein. His position as an American institution was further cemented in 2009, when he was tapped for the Kennedy Center Honors. Funny story, Brooks says: It wasn’t the first time he’d been offered the award. “I shouldn’t say this … but I’ll say it anyway,” he says. “I was offered this — the Kennedy Center Honors — maybe a year or two before, and I said, ‘Well, I’m going to wait for another president, if I’m still alive, if you don’t mind.’ I just didn’t feel comfortable when Bush was president to accept the honors. … Had I not gotten 110 awards — you know, I’m an EGOT, so I don’t need any more. … The Kennedy Center Honors, at the moment, I didn’t need them. …

0rient-express: Pier Sunset | by John Moore.

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:21:05 -0400

0rient-express:

Pier Sunset | by John Moore.

buzzfeedfood: You’ll never have to buy these 30 foods again.

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:37 -0400

buzzfeedfood:

You’ll never have to buy these 30 foods again.

Great White Shark jumping during the sunset - Imgur

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:55:20 -0400

Great White Shark jumping during the sunset - Imgur

jimb0slyf3: This should be a top news story.

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:36:19 -0400

jimb0slyf3:

This should be a top news story.

latenightjimmy: In case you missed it: Vampire Weekend...

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:22:56 -0400

latenightjimmy:

In case you missed it: Vampire Weekend performed their brand new song “Everlasting Arms” as a web exclusive!

lets really make things fair

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:10:30 -0400

lets really make things fair

nprfreshair: Snacktime! I’ll have tea with mine

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:08:24 -0400

nprfreshair:

Snacktime!

I’ll have tea with mine

Mother's Day second-line shooting on Frenchmen Street leaves about 12 injured

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:42:48 -0400

Mother's Day second-line shooting on Frenchmen Street leaves about 12 injured:

And the gun bill didn’t get passed. What will it take?

I’m always looking for a way to water plants down to the...

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:32:15 -0400

I’m always looking for a way to water plants down to the roots

This could make me go to the gym.

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:33:23 -0400

This could make me go to the gym.

Silk – Interactive Generative Art

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:20:00 -0400

Silk – Interactive Generative Art:

Create beautiful flowing art with Silk.

Mental Floss you did me in on this one. Click the photo and see what you can make. It’s addictive.

nprfreshair: Naptime. These self-portraits by...

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:13:34 -0400

nprfreshair: Naptime. These self-portraits by former-dancer-turned-photographer Ingrid Endel are breathtaking.

via My Modern Met

Butterfly’s are beauty with wings…this takes it to another level.

utnereader: The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth Harnessing the...

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:53:15 -0400

utnereader:

The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth

Harnessing the power of collaborative learning and DIY science, California’s Maker Faire aims to combat throwaway culture by giving young people the tools and inspiration to invent. Read more.

I wanna go this year….

npr: On All Things Considered, May 6 -10. This will be...

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:49 -0400

npr:

On All Things Considered, May 6 -10.

This will be excellent

Hell after “Mission accomplished(not) 8 years before...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:51:00 -0400

Hell after “Mission accomplished(not) 8 years before the stupidest war American’s finest ever died in - painting the walls is probably too much dangerous thinking for this ex-president.

'Big Brother' applicants wanted for one-way Mars trip - space - 23 April 2013 - New Scientist

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:17:05 -0400

'Big Brother' applicants wanted for one-way Mars trip - space - 23 April 2013 - New Scientist:

The Mars One project has officially opened its application process for wannabe astronauts willing to go on a televised mission to the Red Planet

And they mean you are the show.

from the heart

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:14:39 -0400

from the heart

latenightjimmy: Here’s The National performing their song “I...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:01:32 -0400

latenightjimmy:

Here’s The National performing their song “I Need My Girl” as a web exclusive.

LOVE this band. You must hear their song Bloodbuzz ohio.