We are unique!
They call their series Exactitudes: a contraction of exact and attitude. By registering their subjects in an identical framework, with similar poses and a strictly observed dress code, Versluis and Uyttenbroek provide an almost scientific, anthropological record of people’s attempts to distinguish themselves from others by assuming a group identity. The apparent contradiction [...]
12.15.08 via mediabistro Daily Media News Feed
Macmillan Eliminates 64 Positions (Publishers Weekly)
64
CBS Cuts Top-Level Execs, Staff (B&C)
2
Layoffs Hit New York (Portfolio)
5–12
The Deal Cuts 10 Percent (Folio:)
~15
Total:
93
For the past 15 years, I’ve mostly used hairdryers to dry paint. My hair usually takes several hours to dry; with a hairdryer, the time would be cut down to 30-45 minutes. It was easier to cut my hair really short.
But this summer I wanted to grow my out. And the feeling of wet hair [...]
Tom Yum Gai is the best! It’s a Thai chicken (and sometimes seafood) hot and sour soup. It is stronger than chicken noodle soup and will help you feel better from any head cold.
Yesterday afternoon I had resigned myself to huddling under the blankets in bed, when Lunchbox came home and ordered some Tom Yum [...]
I thought I would have a longer list of favorite things. But right now nothing’s coming to mind, so here’s a list of things that were letdowns.
Giant doorman umbrella (over 4′ diameter): I was so excited to get a giant umbrella that would keep me and my backpack dry. They were on sale for only [...]
The full title of the book is: Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, but it’s actually a book about diet & nutrition. I used to eat mostly ramen, eggs, candy, soda & ice cream. And I would get stomachaches pretty frequently, especially after I ate late lunches or dinners. [...]
In the spirit of seasonal consumerism, we are writing a series of posts about our favorite things. First item on the list: Hi-Fidelity Earplugs.
Do not laugh, these earplugs are the best! They make band practice so much less painful. I used to wear foam earplugs at practice, but they would muffle out too many sounds. [...]
