Yeah, Art Is Ephemeral. But It's Also Awesome.

Jamin and I worked together at Arnold DC. He's an amazing artist. And Evan Pease, is a fab editor. Holla! @branwellington & @Jack_McFly.

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In 29 Days, I Will Have A Puke Draft.

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At least my temporary cover is decent.

Taking part in my third NaNoWriMo. And this year I'll actually write the damned thing.


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A Bar on North Avenue by Roger Ebert

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This essay reminds me of the many, many nights I spent at Konak's in Andersonville, after tense rehearsals, long tech weeks, and elated opening weekends, when all the theatre folks would gather to raise a glass in camaraderie.

I miss Chicago. (And I wonder if my headshot is still on that wall?)

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How Positive Thinking Can Be A Destructive Force.

Barbara Ehrenreich talks about her new book, Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America.

I suppose you could posit that she's just some sort of killjoy. I'd be willing to bet she might just be tapping into the Zeitgeist here. You be the judge.

Part II:

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A New Cover of A Song that Ignited the Fair Use Debate in the '80s.

The cover itself by The 180 Gs is clever and funny in its arrangement, but the addition of the surreal video mash-up takes the song to a new level, if you are familiar with what Negativeland did originally.

If you aren't, fear not. Wikipedia's got it all documented here: http://bit.ly/MZYN0.>

And that interview with The Edge? Transcribed here: http://bit.ly/24mfGF.>

NOTE: The person who posted the video disabled embedding. You'll have to click through to YouTube to watch, but it's worth it.

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Help Displaced New Orleans Musicians Find Their Way Back Home.


Future of Music Coalition and Air Traffic Control present

Musicians Bringing Musicians Home

A Benefit for Sweet Home New Orleans, featuring

Bonerama

with Wayne Kramer of MC5, Erin McKeown, Martín Perna of Ocote Soul Sounds/Antibalas and other special guests.

Monday, October 5th @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H Street NE, Washington DC.

  Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m.

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Javascript Beauty: Scrollbars.

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Via @dddiana:

Very cool webart: Scrollbars is a javascript experiment by Andrey Yazev. It only works in Google Chrome or Safari 4 browsers...via Today And Tomorrow

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Goddard and Hartley: Kindred Spirits.

These two directors pulled off two of the best impromptu dance scenes in a non-musical ever filmed, IMHO.

Bande a Part

Surviving Desire

This goes out to Patrick Swayze: a dancin' fool. Rest in peace.

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Roll Your Own iPhone case.

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Just .99 for those whose discretionary income was spent on the device itself.

Layoffs suck.

BTW, here is the best user review:

Recession Repo

I had an iPhone, and ordered the cover. Before I received the cover, I was laid off, and my iPhone was a company phone. The amazing thing is I really didn't notice much difference in performance with or without the iPhone. This cover works fine without an iPhone. It form fits to my 15 year old Nokia nicely -- you just have to bend it a little.

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From the director of Man In Van...

This guy makes great mini-docs. I love them. Sean! Make more!

About the film The Archive:

Paul Mawhinney was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Over the years he has amassed what has become the world's largest record collection. Due to health issues and a struggling record industry Paul is being forced to sell his collection.

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