Neon Blogarita: Archive

Jan 1st

Dec 31st

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In any language a beautiful blonde reporter can often spell danger for the crew. (found via NewsBlues)

Dec 31st

Steve Lopez: A 30-year layover in Los Angeles -... →

Great story from Steve Lopez

Dec 29th

Vivian Maier Photographs news

I have told her story for a while now and linked to the site where the guy found her photographs… turns out he is not the only collector, another guy has around 12,000 more photos - some can be seen here. Also here is a recent article from Chicago Magazine and there is a show at the Chicago Cultural Center that opens January 8th and runs until April 3rd. If you are in Chicago and like this...

Dec 29th

FCC, CBS Continue To Battle Over Janet Jackson... →

Six years later I guess it is encouraging to see broadcasters finally standing up to arbitrary fines and fighting the FCC.

Dec 28th

Arianna Huffington: Museums 2.0: What Happens When... →

I’d like to see QR codes on wall that let you get more info on an item. (via Instapaper)

Dec 28th

The Art Institute of Chicago: Public Notice 3 →

More background on the exhibit I posted pictures of, words on the stairs. Quite a story behind it.

Dec 28th

Animal Magic – Outstanding animal photographs of... →

Dec 27th

Frank Rich: Who Killed the Disneyland Dream? →

A family wins a contest in 1956 and goes to Disneyland, the father films it. Frank Rich explores how a 1956 home movie shows what America has lost in 2010 (next post will be link to the film).

Dec 27th

Dec 26th

Charlie’s true history moves out from the... →

Interesting background on an old Kingston Trio song. I don’t know the song but loved the story.

Dec 26th

Dec 25th

Dec 23rd

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Jimmy Buffett, Robert Greenidge and the Coral Reefers performing “Winter Wonderland” on the Today show to promote Coral Reefer Christmas Album (iTunes link).

Dec 23rd

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Grace Potter & The Nocturnals from Letterman last night

Dec 23rd

CIA launches "WikiLeaksTask Force" - yep, the WTF →

Dec 23rd

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Rachel Maddow tonight did a great job of wrapping up an exceptional day in politics - start with this clip and watch the entire show. Tonight she had three of my favorite guests: Paul Krugman, Melissa Harris-Perry and Richard Engel conclude a special week of shows from the 92nd street YMCA. Don’t miss the ring story with Lt. Choi and Harry Reid, it was amazing.

Dec 23rd

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Pummelvision let’s you create an automated video from your flickr or other feed of images… here are all my photos on flickr set to music in 4:30

Dec 22nd

Dec 21st

Thanks for the Tax Cut! →

Larry David is grateful he can finally throw out his 20-inch Zenith with the rabbit ears.

Dec 21st

Fox host calls out Republicans who blocked 9/11... →

Time to make lists and check them twice!

Dec 21st

Service Industry Fail

Me: Can you replace rubber weather seal on this garage door you installed a few years ago?
Vendor: We didn't install this door, I've never seen one like this. 
Me: Ummm... so did you break in and put the "if you need service call" sticker here in the corner?

Dec 21st

Year end apps and software roundup

As we end the year I thought I’d list the apps and such that I use daily. For backup (this is also my reminder to have multiple backups) I like Backblaze - $5/month for great peace of mind. Evernote is a digital notebook for Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or even web browser, you can have synced recipes, wines you enjoy, cheeses, packing lists, repair records (free and premium version available)....

Dec 21st

Year end apps and software roundup

As we end the year I thought I’d list the apps and such that I use daily. For backup (this is also my reminder to have multiple backups) I like Backblaze - $5/month for great peace of mind. Evernote is a digital notebook for Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or even web browser, you can have synced recipes, wines you enjoy, cheeses, packing lists, repair records (free and premium version available)....

Dec 21st

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A look at research being done (and you can do) using google’s index of 5.2M Books published since 1500.

Dec 21st

Dec 18th

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Daily Show: 9/11 First Responders React to the Senate Filibuster. The whole show was great but Jon breaking format for this sit down with hurt firefighters was powerful stuff.

Dec 17th