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February 5, 2007
Monday's links:
BoingBoing: Hoaxdevides.com
"A growing catalogue of innocent things which, like Lite-Brite marketing campaigns, could be mistaken for Infernal Machines and inspire grandstanding by politicians. Submitted by the people who use them." The site lists Boston Mayor Tom Menino as its spiritual leader. Professor Bainbridge: Why the Boston Hoax is a triumph of capitalism
"These two yahoos look exactly like the sort of neo-hippie/anarchists that trashed Seattle back in 1999 and still engage in various forms of counter-culture street theater to this day. Yet, these guys do so not to advance a cause, but to make money advertising a stupid cartoon show on behalf of a major media corporation. The message these two thus are sending to all their counter-culture buddies on behalf of capitalist corporations is: 'resistance is futile.' As such, in an odd way, these guys validate my life's work: They confirm that corporations rule the world and are therefore a worthy subject of study." Universal Hub: Sox need to cut the mustard
"John Gallant of Hopkinton can't stomach the brown stuff and wants the Sox to give fans the choice of yellow mustard. Now, Gallant is a busy executive, but he's vowed to see this fight through to the end - and he's starting right at the top, in a letter to John Henry." Metafilter: So this dog walks into a bar
"What's the big deal? Is it a health issue? In more civilized places, like Paris, they have been doing it for years - plague free." Achieve-It! How to turn your iPod into a motivational timer
"Studies show people with ADD/ADHD respond well to using timers. A student might set a timer for 10 minutes with a goal of finishing as much homework in that 10 minute stretch as she can. Professionals can use timers in the same way setting them for 30 minutes and working to intensity for 30 minutes and then taking a break. Personally, I’ve been known to knock out incredible amounts of work when a 15 minute pressure is on." New York Times Magazine: Hunan Resources
A history of General Tso's chicken. Overheard in New York: Oh, you were planning a non-virtual relationship?
Guy #1: That girl at the party, Kyra -- she was hot.
Guy #2: I thought so, too, but then I saw her MySpace photos, and she didn't look that good. I'll send you a link to them.
Guy #1: Uh... Dude, I saw her in real life. Who cares what her MySpace photos looked like? doxory: life by committee
"Doxory makes it easy to ask your friends for advice. And random strangers. Just what you've always wanted! Random strangers to tell you whether you want Pizza or Chinese for dinner!" Labels: dailydump
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