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Today's word from the OED has the following earliest quotation: 1890 H. R. PATTENGILL (title) Special day exercises: arbor day, memorial days, state day, flag exercises, mothers' day, [etc.]. […] - Twitter Launches A Site So You Can Stalk Twitter Employees AT SXSW
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While a lot of the smaller startups like Foursquare and Gowalla are getting much of the buzz at SXSW, Twitter isn’t sitting idly on the location sidelines. Sure, they launched location integration on their site a few days ago, but they’ve also apparently set up a sub-site totally around location for SXSW. But here’s the weird thing: It’s only for stalking th […] - Stability
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A Daily Dose of Architecture
Eastbourne - Towner, originally uploaded by Dubris. Towner in Eastbourne, England by Rick Mathers Architects, 2008.To contribute your Flickr images for consideration, just::: Join and add photos to the archidose pool, and/or:: Tag your photos archidose […] - King Copper: 1905
Shorpy Historic Photo Archive - Vintage Fine Art Prints
Houghton, Michigan, circa 1905. "Loading copper on steamer Juniata." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size. […] - Haiti relief effots struggling to overcome obstacles
The Lead
The situation in Haiti continues to be dire. While aid is streaming toward the impoverished nation, the necessary infrastructure to distribute the material goods is lacking. Haitians living abroad, particularly those in the U.S., often called members of the Haitian diaspora are trying to coordinate a work-around as quickly as possible. Edwin Paraison, an Epi […] - New Keyboard Cat is pretty great
Boing Boing
It's Caturday. Watch: Charlie Schmidt's Keyboard Cat REINCARNATED! (via Sean Bonner) […] - Astounding
Andrew Plus
Thought at the end of the third week in Lent:The amazing thing about being in parish ministry is that one is privileged to see all kinds of people in every stage and situation in life: from births to life's major milestones to death. This week I have witnessed grace happening in the most unexpected places and in the most unexpected ways at the most unex […] - Believe It Or Not, I have Yet Another Free Giveaway in the Queue
View from the Wing
Already mentioned, a chance for a trip to Australia… a two-night Hyatt Place stay… well, there will also be a high-end laptop bag/briefcase coming down the pike as well. Stay tuned! And I’ve just learned that I may have another set of Hyatt nights to give away on Twitter, more in the coming days, follow @garyleff! […] - NYT: Steve Jobs feels Google betrayed Apple by mimicking iPhone
AppleInsider
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs feels that Google "violated the alliance" it had with Apple when the search giant began producing cellphones that resemble the iPhone, according to a The New York Times piece that details the bitter rivalry between the two technology giants. […] - THE MIDNIGHT JUKEBOX
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NEW ORLEANS - THE STAPLE SINGERSARRIBA - DEEMSI GOT YOU BABE - THE MAJESTICSVAGANDO EN LAS TINIEBLAS - FINNFEET START MOVING - TYRONE ASHLEYCOME BACK AND SEE - CHRIS KENNERTWO WOMEN - DICKY WILLIAMSI NEED YOUR LOVE SO BAD - BILLY BASSMAKE THE BEST OF WHAT YOU'VE GOT - ALEXANDER PATTON FAITH - INNER CITY […] - How many mums? an All Age Talk for Mothering Sunday Yr C
Good in Parts
What day is it today?I promise it's not a trick question...today, if you look at your Grapevine, is very firmly described as Mothering SundayNOT Mothers' Day....because for us in church at least, though today is a day when we do celebrate and thank God for our mothers, we celebrate even more the huge army of people who mother us....Our Old Testamen […] - Patagonia M10 jacket weighs only 10 ounces
Boing Boing
In my household, we have an almost unhealthy obsession with all things Patagonia. The environmentally conscious surf-and-climb brand from California has just released its lightest fabric ever via the new M10 jacket — it has three layers of waterproof material, air vents for your armpits, a giant hoodie, and weighs only 10 ounces. […] - SXSW: Comic Bill Hicks Posthumously Rocks Austin
Wired Top Stories
The North American premiere of American: The Bill Hicks Story delivers a biting dose of the late, great stand-up's routines. But that's just the tip of the iceberg: Fans who've memorized every word will dig the documentary's inventive animation sequences. […] - In Fla. Representatives of different religions come together for an interfaith panel discussion
TitusOneNine
When it comes to religion, people of faith are passionate about their beliefs, and at times, that passion can lead to conflicts with others of different religions. However, sometimes with understanding can come peace. With that idea in mind, the Solo Flight Singles Group of New Covenant United Methodist Church decided to host an event that would promote peac […] - Vatican: Pope was ‘completely extraneous’ to Munich sex abuse decision
TitusOneNine
Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See's Press Office, released a statement on Saturday morning in which he made three "observations" regarding sexual abuse by people and in institutions of the Catholic Church. He also addressed dismissed as unfounded attempts to link the Pope to a decision to transfer a priest found to have committed […] - SXSW: Dynamo Takes on YouTube for Indie Film Rentals
Wired Top Stories
Promising a mix of revenue and flexibility, the startup will offer independent filmmakers a direct route to movie fans. […] - Effort to Widen U.S. Internet Access Sets Up Battle
TitusOneNine
The plan, which will be submitted to Congress on Tuesday, is likely to generate debate in Washington and a lobbying battle among the telecommunication giants, which over time may face new competition for customers. Already, the broadcast television industry is resisting a proposal to give back spectrum the government wants to use for future mobile service. T […] - SXSW: 'Kick-Ass' Goes to Comic Book Extremes
Wired Top Stories
Funny, fresh and amazingly violent, Matthew Vaughn's big-screen adaption of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s superhero story leaves a packed house laughing at South by Southwest. […] - SXSW: First Look at Bigger, Nastier 'Predators'
Wired Top Stories
With trailers, film excerpts and concept art, producer Robert Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal show off their fierce reboot of the sci-fi franchise at South by Southwest. Here's what the lucky folks at the packed screening saw. […]
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