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"My grandfather used to say: “Life is astonishingly short. Now, in my memory, it is so compressed..."

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:57:55 -0500

“My grandfather used to say: “Life is astonishingly short. Now, in my memory, it is so compressed that I can hardly understand, for example, how a young person can decide to ride to the next village without being afraid that—apart from accidents—even the time allotted to a normal, happy life is far too short for such a journey.””

- Franz Kafka, ‘The Next Village’. This is the entire text of the story. It’s really a fragment rescued by his friend Max Brod, but like many of these it’s usually published on its own. As a paragraph in a larger work it could be funny; as a standalone piece it is haunting. (via mrgan)

RT @neiltyson: Thanksgiving dinner, a few years ago, each in turn thanked God for food. I thanked...

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:18:11 -0500

RT @neiltyson: Thanksgiving dinner, a few years ago, each in turn thanked God for food. I thanked scientists for improved farming. Got booed

RT @trojankitten: Free speech is violence. Money is free speech. Corporations are people. Pizza is a...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:33:37 -0500

RT @trojankitten: Free speech is violence.
Money is free speech.
Corporations are people.
Pizza is a vegetable.

RT @Variety: BREAKING: “Arrested Development” to return on Netflix (Exclusive)...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:36:24 -0500

RT @Variety: BREAKING: “Arrested Development” to return on Netflix (Exclusive) http://t.co/hfAgnddq

Chick and bunny karaoke background. Awesome. #AnniesMove

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:03:08 -0500

Chick and bunny karaoke background. Awesome. #AnniesMove

RT @Horse_ebooks: It s a fact that food just tastes

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:19:11 -0500

RT @Horse_ebooks: It s a fact that food just tastes

I’m sorry… I just can’t get enough of @Horse_ebooks

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:11:03 -0400

I’m sorry… I just can’t get enough of @Horse_ebooks

Google Reader is broken for me. Not as in “waah it looks different” broken. As in...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:57:00 -0400

Google Reader is broken for me. Not as in “waah it looks different” broken. As in “clicking on things no longer makes things happen” broken.

RT @Horse_ebooks: 1 2 You can use the power of your mind to find a shiny, cool car hidden in a...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:31:38 -0400

RT @Horse_ebooks: 1 2 You can use the power of your mind to find a shiny, cool car hidden in a paper bag. Your incredible mental powers

RT @Eris: When you think about it, the Bat Signal was probably the first cloud-based push...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:12:48 -0400

RT @Eris: When you think about it, the Bat Signal was probably the first cloud-based push notification.

RT @Horse_ebooks: If you are concerned about Fear Books, don t be

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:52:52 -0400

RT @Horse_ebooks: If you are concerned about Fear Books, don t be

RT @Horse_ebooks: stand shed glow flattering to women … CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE TEN MINUTES...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:03:53 -0400

RT @Horse_ebooks: stand shed glow flattering to women … CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE TEN MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUED CIRCUS PARTY incorporates …

NMAtv creates another classic. Steve Jobs’ iBiography...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:52:43 -0400

NMAtv creates another classic.

Steve Jobs’ iBiography flies off the shelves (by NMATV)

RT @slmandel: Questioning my line of work on a day the president of U.S. ends a war, I’m...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:33:20 -0400

RT @slmandel: Questioning my line of work on a day the president of U.S. ends a war, I’m watching a school board meeting regarding its 3 …

RT @dnene: The UNIX Haters Handbook (PDF) http://t.co/igEDKrh8 And the priceless anti-foreword by...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:59:21 -0400

RT @dnene: The UNIX Haters Handbook (PDF) http://t.co/igEDKrh8 And the priceless anti-foreword by Denis Ritche (pages 35-38)

Kern Type, the kerning game

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:42:42 -0400

Kern Type, the kerning game:

I got 87 out of 100 on my first try. It’s subjective, sure, but it’s fun.

Syracuse Leaves Big East For Woman Named 'Misti' | The Onion Sports Network

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:28:54 -0400

Syracuse Leaves Big East For Woman Named 'Misti' | The Onion Sports Network:

The last line got me.

“Kids, don’t try planking. It’s...

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:14:13 -0400

“Kids, don’t try planking. It’s dangerous.”

She’s like a bull. That can fly. WNT vs. Canada: Abby...

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:30:24 -0400

She’s like a bull. That can fly.

WNT vs. Canada: Abby Wambach Goal 2 - Sept. 22, 2011 (by ussoccerdotcom)

"The Navy game was every bit as frustrating for Steve Spurrier as you thought it would be, but..."

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:29:55 -0400

“The Navy game was every bit as frustrating for Steve Spurrier as you thought it would be, but watching the Clowneymonster on the prowl against mere mortals was fantastic, and also proof that our fighting men and women would fight bravely against alien life even if outmatched.”

- BLOGPOLL BALLOT, WEEK FOUR: BOB STOOPS WATCHES THE DISGUSTING THINGS YOU DO EVERY DAY - Every Day Should Be Saturday