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Popping ollies and turning 180's
The government's take on skateboarding: If executed well, fellow skaters will offer their most superlative compliment: “Dude, that stinks!”. [Boing Boing]
Come On!
Feel some new Lemonheads songs. You can definitely hear the J Mascis magic on these tunes. [IndieHQ]
Every now and then
I really, really hate this city.
File under: Extremely helpful
Farecast is an airfare prediction site that is now in public beta. Punch in your destination and find out whether you should buy now or wait. [Kottke]
Good grief
“If another hurricane comes there will be a better response,”. Too little too late, dipshit.
Kings of the road
These two gentlemen are truly making the most of their summer. So envious, but I'm hooked on reading their daily updates.
The Unhappy Planet Index
Really interesting study to determine each country's human well-being and environmental impact. We live in a poor zone. Take the survey and determine your own. [Swissmiss]
Seriously
How do people put up with living in a place with tennis-ball-sized hail? [Kottke]
Do NOT
I repeat, do NOT click this link.
Right to free speech?
Not anymore. Raed is searched, harassed, and moved to the back of the plane because of ignorance. [Airbag]
Sorry Pluto
You're just not cutting it anymore.
Bout time!
After quite the hiatus, Everything Is Dumb finally has a new post. Rejoice.
Congratulations, glutton
There are now more overweight people across the world than hungry ones.
Figures
IndiHQ posted soundscan numbers for some classic punk/hardcore albums. Quite interesting.
The illusion of safety
“After spending $20 billion on aviation security, we still have not developed a defense against ideas terrorists had six years before 9/11.”
Real nice
This a great site layout for a fabulous book designer. Not much content though.
The Sound Clash
Cool vid for the song Gyasi Went Home by Bedouin Soundclash, and what it all means. I'm going to see em next week.
Relax, it's just a word
The F_cking Short Version of the Big Lebowski. Sooooo funny. Via the DDC
Zing!
Ben Weasel explains what's wrong with Baby Boomers, the Beatles, and Field of Dreams.
If you click one of my links today
Make sure it's this one. Via kottke
Holy. Crap.
“Dogs being walked were taken from their owners and beaten on the spot”. Via Airbag
I'm not a fan of Flash-based sites
But this one is thoroughly engaging. Lots of cool stuff to see, pick some apples.
An Inconvenient Truth
I really want to see this movie. Apparently the information in the film is presented very well.
Ah, Mitch
I was reminded recently of just how funny he was. Check out this 20 minute set.
Hot Damn!
I can't wait to hear the final Hot Snakes recording, tracked down under for a live broadcast.
Ramblin' Man
PJ is going to travel the eastern half of the US on his scooter, for about a month. Rad idea. Via the DDC
I heart the internet
This informative site even has the Tron Guy (under celebrities)! Stay informed people.
Sugartits & Freeballin
Ze Frank is always good for a laugh.
Knitta, please!
I saw a warm, fuzzy parking meter on the hill last Thursday. I love the “Crew” names