February 2011
27 posts
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Feb 28th
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Feb 28th
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Feb 28th
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Feb 28th
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“There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the...”
–  Freya Stark
Feb 28th
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“Incredibly, the McDonald’s product contains more sugar than a Snickers bar and...”
– How to Make Oatmeal … Wrong - NYTimes.com
Feb 26th
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A Door Soon to Close
I opened a door Lit a candle on the third match Shuffled my way through caution and boxes of summer clothes Each day I hold hands with insecurity Like a tarp stretched between two buildings My candle casting blue shadows on places I might have gone, blessings I could have spoken I find laughter at the end of each city block My stride widens Taking flight Hope Up here, without worries’...
Feb 25th
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Feb 23rd
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Feb 21st
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Feb 20th
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“Shamoon returned, for a taste of what he called thikra, which means memory or...”
– Michael Rakowitz A fascinating story about a fruit that “asked questions.” Thanks to @colepeirce for the link after I randomly tweeted about my recent love of dates with coffee in the mornings. Another reason why I love Twitter. 
Feb 19th
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Feb 17th
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Feb 17th
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Feb 14th
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How To Be a Poet
(to remind myself) i Make a place to sit down. Sit down. Be quiet. You must depend upon affection, reading, knowledge, skill—more of each than you have—inspiration, work, growing older, patience, for patience joins time to eternity. Any readers who like your poems, doubt their judgment. ii Breathe with unconditional breath the unconditioned air. Shun electric wire. Communicate slowly. Live a...
Feb 14th
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Feb 14th
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WatchWatch
justahl: “Filmed for the V&A, a profile of the veteran Art Director Ken Adam, the man who invented the War Room as we know it and created the original Bond aesthetic. A fascinating, inspiring man, who’s lived a rich and varied life.”
Feb 13th
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Feb 12th
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“European scientists have embarked on a project to let robots share and store...”
– BBC News - Robots to get their own internet
Feb 9th
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Feb 8th
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Feb 7th
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Feb 4th
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Feb 3rd
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Feb 3rd
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Readability: Enjoy Reading. Support Writing. →
They’ve changed their business model. I’ve always liked their service. This might be something I subscribe to.
Feb 3rd
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Feb 2nd
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Feb 2nd
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