May 2011
5 posts
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Behold the Glorious Manhattanhenge
“Manhattanhenge” is a biannual moment wherein the sunset aligns with the east-west streets of Manhattan’s main street grid. There was one that took place yesterday at precisely 8:17 PM. Thankfully, someone was able to photograph it for the UK Telegraph. As if you needed another reason to feel like the world is coming to an end. There’s no truth to the rumor that Jerry Bruckheimer is working...
May 31st
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Indiana Jones' Stunt Double
Vic Armstrong just published a memoir about his career as a Hollywood stuntman; the LA Times has an excerpt. Notably, Armstrong worked as Harrison Ford’s stunt double on all three Indiana Jones movies. Great read for any Indiana Jones obsessive. Love this photo where it looks like the two of them are sporting a Guy Fawkes stache.  [via kottke]
May 25th
Bill Simmon’s Grantland Now in Preview Mode →
Bill Simmons’ new sports and culture rag, Grantland.com, is officially in “previews,” so you can read this long and enjoyable first taste from Katie Baker. It is about the New York Knicks,…
May 4th
The Desktop Anniversary Folder →
I’m totally giving this to Lady Oyster for our one-year-anniversary. That’s way better than paper, amirite? With nerds this romantic who needs anyone else. [via thehairpin]
May 3rd
President Bush on the News →
“Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al Qaeda network that attacked America on September 11, 2001. I…
May 2nd