January 2012
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on funerals, and the like...
Seeing family I haven’t seen for so many years was kinda surreal. I’m glad that I was able to reconnect w/ everyone, and hope that this encounter, however under tragic circumstances, will lead to a deeper connection and relationship w/ them ongoing.
-[bLaK.]
iareconscious:
A net friend, I randomly hit up in gchat said she was in NYC… Her aunt passed away, so she’s with family.
I...
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Chaos: To PoC or not to PoC, that is the... →
“I also understand how this term can be used as a means of solidarity. But I am often wary of solidarity, and what one loses or compromises in the name of it…”
Good point Summer -[bLaK.]
passportharlem:
I guess I should say that I do find a few instances where the phrase is appropriate. What I failed to mention in my response, though, is that I’ve been in too many spaces...
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WordPress Has Left the Building →
catrinachaos:
Food for thought as you conceptualize your next web product. Is WordPress good enough?
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WatchJim Kor is my favorite. -[bLaK.]
What vehicle architecture is most appropriate for global markets in the 21st century? Jim Kor, designer of the futuristic Urbee car shares his One Great Idea for changing the future of automotive transport.
Kor presented his vision at the 2011 State of Green Business Forum in Chicago, laying out how sustainable design for transport can change the world.
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I've never been one to make NYE Resolutions...
…but there’s a first time for everything… I guess.
This year I generally plan to do a better job of taking care of myself, in the ways that are most important - my finances, my health, taking inventory of the things I want MOST in life and actively pursuing them.
The Mint.com bLog is giving me LIFE right now — with really practical feedback and advice. Not only...
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“What are some systems we live with today that were designed for a world of the...”
– That’s HELLA REAL TALK! There is NO REASON why we flush with drinkable water. Like NONE. We could easily use the grey water from our showers, sinks and laundry. -[bLaK.]
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It’s getting to the point where showing off our witty protest posters to one another is not enough.
Seriously…
Where are the regular folks getting educated out of self preservation and ensuring their own security? Which of them has the mass appeal to impart wisdom and knowledge most apathetic among us? And do so without condescenion or coming off as unbearably...