Photos of New Yorkers Over Time but Not Space

Danish photographer Peter Funch stakes New York City street corners out for two weeks at a time, taking pictures of passersby from the very same spot. He then uses Photoshop to composite the results into single images. | Peter Funch via Boing Boing

We Didn't Start the Flame War

I know it's a bit old, but it's well done and pretty funny so it's worth posting.

-Matt

Link: CollegeHumor via Just Whatever

31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins

Tomorrow night is 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins!

-Matt

Join us for 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® and help us honor America’s firefighters with a $100,000 donation to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program. Participating stores will reduce prices of small ice cream scoops to 31 cents*. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to local fire charities. | 31 Cent Scoop Night - Baskin Robbins

*2.5 oz. scoops (or 3 oz. Soft Serve cones) are 31 cents plus tax where applicable. Limit 3 scoops person.

Crazy Crash on the Last Lap at Talladega

"Seven fans sustained minor injuries after being struck by flying debris when Carl Edwards' #99 car went airborne into the safety fence on the final lap of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. While trying to block a move from race winner Brad Keselowski, contact sent Edwards' car spinning over Ryan Newman's hood and into the fence on the frontstretch." | Jalopnik



One of the best parts was that he climbed out of his burning car and ran across the finish line to finish the race.

If the video above gets pulled from YouTube, you can see the crash HERE also.

-Matt

Outfield Adventures With Matt Kemp

Battlestar Galactica Vintage-Style Propaganda Posters

Amazon.com via Ducky Does TV

Lykke Li Covers Kings Of Leon

See Also:
Lykke Li - "I'm Good, I'm Gone" | mattmaison
i think i'm a little bit... | mattmaison

Star Wars / Macgyver opening

Laundry In the Refridgerator

Andre Ethier named the National League Player of the Week

Andre Ethier, who led the N.L. with 12 RBI, has been named National League Player of the Week for the period ending April 19th. From April 13th-19th, Ethier tied for the league-lead with four home runs and eight runs scored, ranked second with 23 total bases and third with a slugging percentage of 1.000. The 26-year-old right-fielder recorded a .391 (9-for-23) batting average with two doubles in six games. Andre collected four multi-hit games along with two multi-home run performances. | MLB.com

The Arrested Development Quiz

Get comfortable, pop a Teamocil, crank up your favorite Dr. Fünke’s 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution album and show us how much you know about the series that was too well-written to enjoy the longevity it deserved on network television. | mental_floss

People who hate Michael Phelps for his bong photo

See also: Saturday Night Live - Really?!?: Michael Phelps

You Alright! I Learned It By Watching You!

New Car

Dave Cullen's Columbine

Excerpts published by Slate Magazine from Dave Cullen's "Columbine", being published this week by Twelve.

Columbine killer Eric Harris plans the massacre | Slate
Just before the Halloween of his senior year, Eric Harris began assembling his arsenal. He sat down in his room with a stack of fireworks, split each one down the side, and tapped the shiny black powder into a coffee can. Once he had a sufficient volume, he tipped the can and guided a fine little trickle into a carbon dioxide cartridge. He measured it out carefully, almost to the rim. Then he applied a wick, sealed it off and set it aside. One cricket, ready for detonation. He was pleased with his work. He assembled nine more.

The Four Most Important Lessons of Columbine | Slate
In the 10 years since Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold struck, numerous teenagers have plotted to blow up their high schools, and several have proceeded to the action stage. But none has succeeded. Others have sought to kill with automatic weapons, both in and outside of schools. Some succeeded, but most of them, too, have been thwarted.

Inside Columbine | Slate
As the assault raged, students fought to keep a wounded teacher alive.

The Depressive and the Psychopath | Slate
Cullen's seminal 2004 Slate essay about Harris and Klebold: "At Last We Know Why the Columbine Killers Did It."

Kings of Leon featured on the cover of the new Rolling Stone

This week's cover of Rolling Stone features Kings of Leon. I saw them in January at Madison Square Garden and I'm seeing them again in May at Mesa Amphitheatre.

Their 10 essentials include some of my favorites such as "Molly's Chambers", "Knocked Up", "On Call", and "Crawl". They don't include some of my favorites such as "Slow Night, So Long", "Use Somebody", "Fans", and "My Party".

-Matt


Kings of Leon’s God-Fearing, Booze-Swilling Rise | Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone’s Smoking Section columnist Austin Scaggs first saw the Kings play New York’s tiny Mercury Lounge in 2003 and knew he’d write their cover story one day. For his feature, he traveled to the Kings’ Tennessee homes and Australia, where he got the dirt on all the Followills’ brawls and Nathan and Caleb’s early days as a country-singing duo while partying with famous faces who were all drawn to the Kings (Chris Martin, Pete Townshend).

All the Kings' Gems: 10 Essential Kings of Leon Tracks | Rolling Stone
From "Molly's Chambers" to "Sex on Fire," hear the Southern brothers' best songs.

Kings in Their Castles: At Home With Kings of Leon | Rolling Stone
An intimate look at Caleb, Jared, Matthew and Nathan Followill's home bases in Nashville.

Kings of Leon's Family Album | Rolling Stone
Caleb, Jared, Matthew and Nathan Followill's early days before becoming America's hottest band.

Too fat for your plane seat?

Charge the Large | Slate
United Airlines has just implemented a tough policy for fat people: If you're too big to fit in a coach seat on a full plane, you'll have to pay for a first-class seat or two adjacent coach seats. And if those options are sold out, you'll be bumped from the flight.

Ian Kinsler Goes 6-for-6 and Hits for the Cycle

Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler, who also played for the Peoria Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League in 2004, went 6-for-6 and hit for the cycle last night.

"He was a perfect 6-for-6 on the night, hitting a double in the first, a homer in the third, two singles in the Rangers' nine-run fourth, a triple in the sixth to complete the cycle and finally an RBI double in the eighth. Kinsler had four RBI on the night. He also scored five runs, matching a team record. And the cherry on top for fantasy owners, he added a stolen base." | Rotoworld

Kinsler's line: AB 6 (38), H 6 (18), 2B 2 (7), 3B 1 (1), HR 1 (3), R 5 (11), RBI 4 (13), SB 1 (2)

On Monday, Dodgers' second baseman Orlando Hudson hit for the cycle against the San Francisco Giants. There were five cycles in 2008, hit by Carlos Gomez, Mark Kotsay, Cristian Guzman, Stephen Drew, and Adrian Beltre.

Dodgers pitching prospect phenom Clayton Kershaw, who just turned 21 last month, also had a big night last night. He set a career high against the Giants with 13 strikeouts, the most in one game for an LA Dodger since Fernando Valenzuela in 1987.

"This was a wow-worthy performance by Kershaw. He allowed just one hit -- a home run to Bengie Molina in the second -- over seven innings. He saved his best inning for last, striking out Edgar Renteria, Fred Lewis and Bengie Molina in succession to end his night. Kershaw left the game with the lead after 105 pitches, but Hong-Chih Kou and Ronald Belisario quickly coughed it up in the eighth. Too bad. He's already one to watch every time he takes the mound." | Rotoworld

-Matt


Kinsler, 6-for-6, hits for cycle as Rangers crush Orioles | USATODAY.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Baltimore Orioles - Texas Rangers Box Scores, Game Results & Summary | USATODAY.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 San Francisco Giants - Los Angeles Dodgers Box Scores, Game Results & Summary | USATODAY.com

UPDATE:

"Jason Kubel became the ninth Twin to hit for the cycle on Friday night. Kubel completed the cycle with a dramatic go-ahead grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning. The grand-slam capped a seven-run inning to put the Twins ahead. Kubel had five RBI and two runs scored on the night. He becomes the fourth player ever to hit for the cycle in the Metrodome -- Travis Hafner, Paul Molitor and Kirby Puckett are the others." | Rotoworld

It's becoming the year of the cycle...

-Matt

2009 Masters Boob Grab on 15

Peeps

Everyone knows the best thing to do with Peeps is to stick them in the cupboard for a year and eat them stale, but here is some more info about them.

-Matt


How Peeps are Made | Chicago Tribune via The Kitchn
For generations, little marshmallow Peeps have been a staple of children's Easter baskets across America. Find out what goes into making the little guys.

Homemade Marshmallow Peeps! | The Kitchn
This recipe from the April 2001 issue of Martha Stewart Living was the winner. It's a pretty simple procedure, though it requires working with hot sugar, and a bit of finesse with a piping bag.

Marshmallow Peep Vs. Microwave | YouTube

Peeps | Urban Dictionary

News and information about marshmallow Peeps. | Peep Research
As we plunge into the 21st century, it is time we take a closer look at the technological wonders we create. Here, we try to discover just a little bit more about the world around us through the miracles of science, technology, and preservatives. We hope you enjoy this educational tour as we work to characterize everybody's favorite Easter candy, the Marshmallow Peep.

Cold War Kids

Pictures and videos from Cold War Kids' April 3, 2009 performance at Terminal 5 in Manhattan | flickr

Cold War Kids on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Culture Bully

Cold War Kids "Hang Me Up to Dry" video | MTV

Cold War Kids on MySpace Music | MySpace

Buy the Cold War Kids album "Robbers & Cowards" | Amazon.com

Buy the Cold War Kids album "Loyalty to Loyalty" | Amazon.com

Cold War Kids Homepage | coldwarkids.com

Torture in Our Names

Some of the Bush CIA’s torture methods as described in the ICRC report:

- Suffocation by water poured over a cloth placed over the nose and mouth.
- Beatings by use of a collar held around the detainees neck and used to forcefully bang the head and body against the wall.
- Beating and kicking, including slapping, punching, kicking to the body and face.
- Prolonged nudity, interrogation and ill-treatment; this enforced nudity lasted for periods ranging from several weeks to several months.

via Rolling Stone

What You Should Be Afraid of Instead of Terrorists

A significant majority of Americans, polls repeatedly tell us, list terrorism as one of their greatest fears. Like most of our media-inspired interests and worries, however, this one has little basis in reality. In actual fact, unless you’re serving in a war zone, the most dangerous person you’re ever likely to encounter – by several orders of magnitude – is the one you see in the mirror every morning. | The Most Dangerous Person in the World? via Boing Boing

Star Wars Toys That Never Made It

Here is a great write-up on Star Wars toys that never made it. The best one is The Force action figure, "It's not an empty box. The force is an invisible energy, it surrounds us and binds the galaxy together. So stop whingeing <sic>. It's not an empty box, it's the FORCE, all right??" | mcmorran.org via Laughing Squid

Casey at the Bat Rendered in Baseball Cards

Ernest Thayer's epic poem told across the fronts of 93 of the most iconic baseball cards ever made. | The Baseball Card Blog via Neatorama

Happy Opening Day!

-Matt

Fleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes Outshine Comedy With Flawless “SNL” Performance | Rolling Stone
In short, the band nailed its appearance, perfectly executing both the Sun Giant EP’s “Mykonos” (watch it above) and “Blue Ridge Mountains” from their self-titled debut album.

Coachella 2009 rumored & confirmed artists | brooklynvegan
Fleet Foxes are another one of those listed as confirmed. They're also confirmed to play SNL next week.

Coachella 2009 Line-Up | Stereogum

Fleet Foxes : Review | Rolling Stone
Indie rock is undergoing a folk renaissance, which has spawned some great harmony singing. Case in point: Fleet Foxes' debut opens with a woozy a cappella that's part sacred-harp-choral tradition, part Beach Boys, and it resolves into a Celtic-flavored march with a searing Richard Thompson-style guitar line.

Breaking: Fleet Foxes | Rolling Stone
Growing up, Pecknold found inspiration in Simon & Garfunkel, Beach Boys bootlegs and role-playing video game Final Fantasy.

Another 'new' White Antelope track | Peenko
Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes fame has posted another new track up on his pseudo-solo project 'White Antelope's Myspace. this time he has covered Bob Dylan's 'It Ain't Me Babe'.

Fleet Foxes | IMEEM

Fleet Foxes - "Your Protector" | IMEEM
Would you wait for me, the other one, would you wait for me?

Excerpts From a Dog's and a Cat's Diary

EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY

Day number 181
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 182
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
1:30 pm - ooooooh. Bath. Bummer.
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!


EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY

DAY number 752 -
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

DAY number 761 -
Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded; I must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.

DAY number 765 -
Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan.

DAY number 768 -
I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason, I was chosen for the water torture. This time however, it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid? My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

DAY number 771 -
There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer". More importantly, I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY number 774 -
I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of time.

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