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Speaking of Tumblr. They shipped a nice little update today.

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:44:33 -0400

Speaking of Tumblr. They shipped a nice little update today.

Yahoo! to officially acquire Tumblr.: Does PR the right way.

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:51:00 -0400

Yahoo! to officially acquire Tumblr.: Does PR the right way.:

From the subtext of its official press release…

Promise not to screw it up

To the .gif posted on Yahoo’s new Tumblr…

And both CEOs words on the matter…

Marissa Mayer:

Tumblr is incredibly special and has a great thing going. We will operate Tumblr independently. David Karp will remain CEO. The product roadmap, their team, their wit and irreverence will all remain the same as will their mission to empower creators to make their best work and get it in front of the audience they deserve. Yahoo! will help Tumblr get even better, faster.

David Karp:

Yahoo is the original Internet company, and Marissa and her team share our dream to make the Internet the ultimate creative canvas. I couldn’t be more excited to have her help. We also share a vision for Tumblr’s business that doesn’t compromise the community and product we love. Plus both our logos end with punctuation!

I think we are all going to be OK.

I run my blog on Tumblr and although its platform isn’t perfect at times, it can only get better now that the Tumblr team has some more firepower behind it. I don’t think anyone should start worrying unless they are given a reason to. I’m glad this happened.

Quirky Instagram Snapshots Of Human Bodies With Their Pet's Heads

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:30:29 -0400

Quirky Instagram Snapshots Of Human Bodies With Their Pet's Heads:

Toronto-based photographer and filmmaker Zach Rose has a regular project on his Instagram where he photographs people and their pets separately, and then presents the Instagram snapshot as a mash-up of a human body and a pet’s head.

Clever and original.

The Plane Was About to Crash. Now What?

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:17:22 -0400

The Plane Was About to Crash. Now What?:

The captain came out of the cockpit and stood in the aisle. His cap dangled in one hand. […] I could see sweat stains under his arms. “Not going to sugarcoat it,” he said. “We’re just going to try to land it.”

I’ll be the first one to admit to you that I hate flying; But it’s a necessary evil. Noah Gallagher Shannon goes through a nightmare everyone hopes to never be in. It’s told exquisitely and may scare the hell out of you.

List of NYC's outdoor summer movies

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:37:58 -0400

jkottke:

There are a lot of outdoor movies showing in NYC this summer: here’s a listing of the whats, wheres, and whens. Movies include The Goonies, Jaws, Duck Soup, Moonrise Kingdom, Grease, and Blade Runner.

I’m going try and attend at least one this summer.

digg: Think of the sand castle your most proud of and multiply...

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:32:45 -0400

digg:

Think of the sand castle your most proud of and multiply it by 1000. This is the sand sculpture festival in England.

The cast of The Office talk about their favorite memories and...

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:45:00 -0400

The cast of The Office talk about their favorite memories and get a little emotional saying goodbye after 9 seasons on the air. The series finale is May 16th 2013.

Machines For Life: Daft Punk

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:12:00 -0400

Machines For Life: Daft Punk :

Daft Punk are standing on a helipad overlooking downtown Los Angeles as fireballs make their sequined suits glisten with hot heat. It’s a few days before this year’s Coachella, where the duo’s shiny new duds will premiere by way of a Jumbotron trailer for their new album, Random Access Memories. But for now, only a very select few have laid eyes on the outfits— and everyone involved in today’s photo shoot desperately wants to keep it that way.

Ryan Dombal from Pitchfork writes a fantastic feature on Daft Punk’s new album with extensive interviews and great story’s.

UPDATE: I originally read this piece on my iPad, so I was unaware of the amazing Desktop layout Pitchfork created. It’s just phenomenally stunning. I’d sugges you read it that way if you can.

Realmac Software, creators the of the popular to-do app Clear,...

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:06:39 -0400

Realmac Software, creators the of the popular to-do app Clear, has teased us with a new camera app they are coming out with called Analog Camera. From the short clip, it seems fast, gesture based and could be a nice companion to Instagram or even a competitor. We will see very soon.

I’m really impressed with what Square is doing with their...

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:55:22 -0400

I’m really impressed with what Square is doing with their mobile point-of-sale system. They’re now introducing a companion stand that swivels and takes card swipes. I just recently went to a coffee shop who is utilizing this system with their own custom stand. It’s really fast, smooth and painless. I hope more places adopt this in the near future.

digg: Do a Google Image search for Atari Breakout. You wont be...

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:50:11 -0400

digg:

Do a Google Image search for Atari Breakout. You wont be disappointed.

So cool. Also, iPad friendly. Wait until you beat the first level.

Infographic: The Life Expectancies Of Superheroes

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:13:40 -0400

Infographic: The Life Expectancies Of Superheroes:

I love how Rick Grimes somehow gets on this list.

Listen to Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’...

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

Listen to Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ legally on iTunes right now a week before its release. I’m only three tracks in right now and my mind is being taught a lesson. Headphones are recommended.

“Lego Casino Royale” from Bricktease.com is a...

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:00 -0400

“Lego Casino Royale” from Bricktease.com is a recreation of the opening scene from the 2006 film starring Daniel Craig — and it’s damn good.

Via Devour

24: Live Another Day

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:03:34 -0400

24: Live Another Day:

Fox has ordered “24: Live Another Day,” a thrilling new tent-pole event series set to restart the clock on the groundbreaking and Emmy Award-winning drama franchise starring Kiefer Sutherland. Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and Howard Gordon’s Teakwood Lane Productions, “24: Live Another Day” will make its historic debut in the summer of 2014 on Fox.

One of my all time favorite television shows, 24, will be returning in 2014. I never thought this would happen. I’m extremely excited.

The Making Of: Pirates Of The Carribean The Ride

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:13:00 -0400

Fascinating footage about the making of one of the most well known attractions in the world. Pirates of the Carribean is a must-do ride if you ever visit any Disney Theme Park. It’s had a facelift or two since its original iteration, but as you will see — these talented individuals were ahead of their time.

A few weeks ago, I posted a video on the history of typography....

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:53:56 -0400

A few weeks ago, I posted a video on the history of typography. It gave a quick overview of how type faces were born and developed all the way to the current fonts you use every day. If you enjoyed that quick video, then you might be interested in a slightly longer one.

This 28 minute talk by Dave Foster details his time in the Netherlands learning how to create type at the Type and Media Masters held at the Royal Academy of Art. This profession is not easy; The level of detail and precise artistry coupled with a good design sense is just the minimum you need to create a good typeface. I’ve gained much respect for the profession.

Via Stellar

Dublin-based advertising creative and copywriter Eoin Conlon...

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:39:19 -0400

Dublin-based advertising creative and copywriter Eoin Conlon has taken several television series and summarized them using key words and plot points in a project called ‘Twenty Second Series’.

thisistheverge: Director Alfonso Cuaron is back with a teaser...

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:47:01 -0400

thisistheverge:

Director Alfonso Cuaron is back with a teaser for Gravity, his first film since Children of Men. Watch it here.

This film looks super intense.

joe caiati

Speaking of Tumblr. They shipped a nice little update today.

Yahoo! to officially acquire Tumblr.: Does PR the right way.

Quirky Instagram Snapshots Of Human Bodies With Their Pet's Heads

The Plane Was About to Crash. Now What?

List of NYC's outdoor summer movies

digg: Think of the sand castle your most proud of and multiply...

The cast of The Office talk about their favorite memories and...

Machines For Life: Daft Punk

Realmac Software, creators the of the popular to-do app Clear,...

I’m really impressed with what Square is doing with their...

digg: Do a Google Image search for Atari Breakout. You wont be...

Infographic: The Life Expectancies Of Superheroes

Popular Movie Posters Redesigned With Their Original Working Titles

Listen to Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’...

“Lego Casino Royale” from Bricktease.com is a...

24: Live Another Day

The Making Of: Pirates Of The Carribean The Ride

A few weeks ago, I posted a video on the history of typography....

Dublin-based advertising creative and copywriter Eoin Conlon...

thisistheverge: Director Alfonso Cuaron is back with a teaser...