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Streaming Black Keys - Turn Blue https://itunes.apple.com/us/station/first-play-black-keys-turn/idra.862705000

Filet in bone. 2009 Stag's Leap Petit Sirah. Now Knob Creek Manhattan. Vegas.

Not sure where this should go so sticking it here. We Pieced Together Steve Jobs’ Long-Lost Stereo System (photo slideshow) http://ow.ly/3k0EGo

Six more hours. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/interactive-dental-photography

Shelly, Mel's car is on its last legs and hunting. Tons of older models she likes, but everything keeps getting larger and taller. Still a bit SUVy, but for current/recent models (and nearly seconding Dusty) we keep drifting back towards the Subaru XV Crosstrek. Neighbor just traded a Lexus sedan (can't remember which) for one and loves it. Rides well, but all depends on comparison. Met with realtor yesterday. Running through listings today and have a call with loan specialist later. So guess we're officially house hunting. Anyone have a recommendation for painkillers? Extra strength Silicon Valley real estate painkillers?

Rdio is moving to 320 AAC - http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/29/rdio-improved-audio-quality/?ncid=rss_truncated Insane video - http://www.cnbc.com/id/101614359 - but you may be already seeing the Pono-effect in play.

^ Reminds me of my old NUMMI Corolla. Still miss it.

http://www.designfaves.com/2014/04/these-are-real-life-preserved-animals-how-they-are-made-is-ridiculously-cool

Bobby Hutcherson (with Harold Land) | San Francisco

Giant chocolate chip cheesecake. It was good knowing you.

Only Lovers Left Alive OST

Inspiration? http://www.high.org/Art/Exhibitions/Dream-Cars-Innovative-Design-Visionary-Ideas.aspx

Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine http://youtu.be/VNig07RtWxA

I made it five episodes.

Great shot Peter. At least you can output JPGs with this model. I didn't know about the 20% discount. Thanks. Anyone curious about... ?

On the cuddly side, Maybe Ety MC5. Peace.

RIP Michael Glawogger, director of docs Megacities and Whores Glory. Caught malaria while filming latest. http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/michael-glawogger-obituary

During mating, the female’s spiny penis gets tightly anchored to the male vagina’s sperm duct, allowing the female to receive the semen... http://www.salon.com/2014/04/17/scientists_discover_the_first_known_case_of_sex_reversed_genitals/

Having their first camera I'd strongly suggest waiting for reviews.

^ That's beautiful.

Godfather Trilogy Restored HD on iTunes for $3.33 per film (aka $5 per good film). http://dealmac.com/The-Godfather-Trilogy-The-Coppola-Restoration-in-HD-downloads-for-10/1034688.html

Speaking of flying shit... https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/produce-a-scene-in-sharknado-2

Randy Newman in glorious mono (and a pretty ugly cover) #2 on Second Discs Must Have RSD Releases Prior to the release of 1968’s self-titled debut, Randy Newman was a staff songwriter for Los Angeles’ Metric Music, a West Coast answer to the Brill Building where he worked alongside the likes of Jackie DeShannon honing his skills. The back of the LP, now being reissued for RSD in its original mono edition, read: “Randy Newman creates something new under the sun!” And while intended ironically (irony being one of Newman’s favorite weapons, always at the ready!), it wasn’t far from the truth. Produced by his childhood friend Lenny Waronker and quirky wunderkind Van Dyke Parks, Randy Newman featured some scathing social commentary sheathed in large, gorgeous orchestrations by the composer himself. Even this early on, it was evident that Randy learned something from his uncles, Lionel and Alfred Newman, two of the most illustrious composers in Hollywood history. The young Newman was the rare talent equally gifted in both melody and lyrics. “Davy the Fat Boy” and “So Long, Dad” are uncomfortably hysterical, while “Love Story” plainly tells the story of a couple from marriage to death, playing checkers all day in a Florida nursing home. Newman’s unique humor was already in full bloom, to wit this exchange from “Love Story”: “We’ll have a kid/Or maybe we’ll rent one, He’s got to be straight/We don’t want a bent one.” All of these songs were delivered in his off-hand, growl of a drawl, providing a contrast to the beautiful arrangements. When Randy Newman turned serious, the results were heartbreaking and simple (though far from simplistic): “Living Without You” or the oft-covered “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today,” which managed to be both cynical and achingly sad. A major new talent had arrived.

Sick-couch/True Detective marathon this weekend. Cuddled up with blankets and an iPad in the middle of the night as it should be watched. Episode 1-7 was entertaining as hell and I loved the original take on the cop-buddy opposing dynamic, but eight was a major disappointment and felt like they belittled the other 7 with that climax. And that double ending, tacked on sidewalk speech was the weakest five minutes of the whole season. That said, overall fun and interested where they will go in season two (I thought that still wasn't official)? Silicon Valley just got picked up for season two though.