January 2009
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The Wrens - Progress Report - Stereogum
Jan 30th
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Jan 29th
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Jan 29th
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ListenStrand of Oaks - End in Flames When a man who...
Jan 28th
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Jan 28th
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Jan 28th
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ListenWrens Watch, Jan. 26, 2009: Download Brand New...
Jan 28th
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“I think it was a combination of literature, improv, and the occasional acid...”
– Adam Wade, describing the inspiration for Craig Wedren’s lyrics on Pony Express Record. Or, how babies are made. (as interviewed by J. Ben Leonard. The rest of the interview is required reading for anyone who likes drum geekery and/or essential ’90s indie rock.)
Jan 21st
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Jan 20th
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“Our challenges may be new… But those values upon which our success depends...”
– Obama’s inaugural speech - CNN.com (although, not to nit-pick, I might agree with @DesertH2oRat: “Obama should have said “… - these things are FAMILIAR.” Not “old.” “old” sounds like a negative.”)
Jan 20th
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“In the same season where Terrell Owens complained about getting just nine passes...”
– Great story about a great local guy PLUS a dig at T.O.? Perfect. (Fun fact: Dan Klecko’s uncle was my 3rd-grade teacher.) Dan Klecko Profile - Philadelphia Eagles NFL Playoffs 2009 - Esquire
Jan 17th
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“Cheap paper, cheap printing, can make something beautiful and interesting....”
– russell davies: meet the new schtick (2) Here’s a link to a thorough write-up of the project he’s describing.
Jan 14th
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“… As objects ‘informationalise,’ communication channels are getting...”
– russell davies: meet the new schtick
Jan 13th
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Wow. Just… wow. If I had seen this when I was 12, this guy would have been my hero for life. Mario Bros. 3 Drums is Today’s BIG Thing - JAN 08, 2009
Jan 12th
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Jan 10th
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More awesomeness from The Hood Internet: The Mixtape, Volume Three. The Fleetwood Mac vs. Daft Punk track is pretty clutch.  
Jan 10th
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“There is no genuine interest here in using statistical analysis to figure out...”
– Bill James, sharing one of his four problems with the BCS in a Slate Magazine article urging his statistician colleagues to boycott it.
Jan 8th
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Jan 7th
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Pitchfork contributer Jessica Suarez catches up with Will Sheff and company for an Okkervil River board meeting. (via Pitchfork.tv)
Jan 7th
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8 Definitive Web Font Stacks [Design Tips &... →
“There’s a strong argument for leaving well enough alone, and simply specifying serif or sans serif fonts, thus letting the user’s own settings determine the font display. I can understand this philosophy, but personally I prefer exerting more control over the display of my sites. “Fonts matter more than we may realize; they’re as important a choice in determining the visual impact...
Jan 7th
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Jan 6th
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It’s a bittersweet day for Phillies fans. We all knew he wasn’t in their long-term plans. We all knew the Raul Ibanez signing was the effective end of an era. But somehow it didn’t feel official until today. Best of luck, Pat. We’ll miss ya. Maybe we’ll see you again in October?
Jan 6th
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“Simply put, the BCS has failed everybody. Its only job — its only reason...”
– BCS fails again: What about USC, Utah, and Texas? | All Things Trojan | Los Angeles Times
Jan 5th
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Andrew Bird Concert Video in Paradiso - Main Hall - Free on Fabchannel.com
Jan 5th
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