By Jeff on Jun 1, 2009 in Music, Time Wasters, Videos | 0 Comments

Taxis. What can’t they do? First there was “Taxicab Confessions” then “Cash Cab” and now this cozy little music series from the streets of London. An impressive list of indie artists (Calexico, Death Cab for Cutie, The National, My Morning Jacket, The Walkmen, plus many more) have performed intimate Black Cab Sessions in the back [...]
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By Jeff on Apr 16, 2009 in Photography, Time Wasters | 0 Comments

Mark Mothersbaugh at the Starwood The Ramones on Sunset Boulevard 1978 “You Will Never Work in This Town Again” Robert Plant 1978 View many more evocative shots of The Beatles, Sinatra, Matt Dillon, The Sex Pistols, Debbie Harry, Muhammad Ali. Website: www.bradelterman.com
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By Jeff on Mar 25, 2009 in Photography, Time Wasters | 0 Comments

Cantatstic! The Dieline has a great post about vintage beer packaging, highlighting the work of Lance Wilson and Dan Becker who photographed an extensive collection of old beer cans — some with lovely detail and design and some with a very scary “Repo Man” minimalist vibe. Either way, I’m pretty sure the beer inside these [...]
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By Jeff on Mar 9, 2009 in Comedy, Daily Distractions, Free MP3s, Movies, Time Wasters | 0 Comments

Despite the horrific display, nearly two-thirds of those who were on board the Hindenburg survived its 1937 mishap. More Amazing Random Facts here. Wrapper’s Delight: Making your horrible bus commute a little more bearable. Fight! Smash! Win! Tom Morello + Boots Riley (The Coup) = Street Sweeper: www.streetsweepermusic.com Watch Out! 104 Ways to Hilariously Ruin [...]
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By Jeff on Mar 2, 2009 in Photography, Time Wasters | 0 Comments

Replacing World Landmarks With Cheap Souvenirs
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By Jeff on Feb 16, 2009 in Photography, Time Wasters | 4 Comments

Make every day a little more stunning with a quality photo.
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By Jeff on Jan 20, 2009 in Time Wasters | 2 Comments

Wow, here’s a very thorough list of Onion stories documenting a most baffling and enraging 8 years. To put it mildly. Highlights: June 20, 2001: Bush Trying To Decide How To Spend His Tax Refund March 6, 2002: Bush Calls On Business Leaders To Create 500,000 Shitty Jobs By 2003. September 11, 2002: Bush Won’t [...]
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By Jeff on Jan 19, 2009 in Photography, Time Wasters | 0 Comments

The middle shot above reminded me of the latest Battlestar Galactica episode (poor radioactive Earth!). Many more intriguing photographs here: Website: www.smashingmagazine.com
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By Jeff on Jan 13, 2009 in Time Wasters | 0 Comments

Enjoy looking at inspiring contemporary design? It sure is fun… until you have to go back home and stare at the crumbling plaster on the guest room wall in your 70-year-old non-contemporary home. Website: www.contemporist.com
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By Jeff on Jan 8, 2009 in Time Wasters | 0 Comments

Many more creative billboards here: www.toxel.com In a related billboarding news… looks like the web-based nerds who love to spoil movies have gotten off their fat asses and bought some spray paint. Good for them. Hope this trend takes off.
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