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"Daniel Russell stood in front of a crowd of investigative journalists in Boston last week and showed us this picture of a random skyscraper in an unknown city: Russell posed a riddle: What’s the phone number of the office where this picture was snapped? Let that sink in. He wasn’t asking for a phone number for the skyscraper in the picture, which sounds hard enough. He wanted the phone number of the precise office where the photographer was standing when the picture was taken." - edythe from Bookmarklet

Mike: :P ;) - edythe

:DDDDDD - Eivind

especially people who care about strangers - maʀtha

"Note: our entire series of posts about the Oatmeal v. Funnyjunk situation is now complied under the Oatmeal v. Funnyjunk tag. Background: our previous coverage of the epic and (epically ridiculous) battle between FunnyJunk attorney Charles Carreon and The Oatmeal can be found here: Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV. A few days ago I discussed a report — which proved true — that FunnyJunk's attorney Charles Carreon had sued Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal, IndieGoGo, and two charities in a fit of what can only be described as unbalanced, from-Hell's-heart-I-stab-at-thee pique." - edythe from Bookmarklet

"I'm not going to explain all of the problems with [Carreon's lawsuit]. First, that would be a monstrously long post. Second, I'm not going to do anything that might help Charles Carreon, whose behavior in this matter is contemptible. So: you'll have to wait for motion practice to see the defendants' approach to issues of jurisdiction, standing, California's anti-SLAPP statute, and a... more... - edythe

"Pilot's actual words flying into Seatac airport in March, 2011." double LOL. - edythe from Bookmarklet

Featured in an episode of The West Wing as well (except they had a fighter plane fly by to see if they could spot the landing gear...) - Spidra Webster

Thanks, Anna!!! - edythe from iPhone

<3 (Also, GOGGIE!) - Headless Gnad Kicker

lol. "Passenger's actual words on a Southwest flight I took last year." - edythe from Bookmarklet

"I'm trying to raise $20k to donate half to the National Wildlife Federation (for the bears), and half to the American Cancer Society (because cancer is shitty)." - edythe from Bookmarklet

" I run a comedy website called The Oatmeal. Last year I wrote a blog post about another website called FunnyJunk which stole a bunch of my comics and hosted them on their website without giving me credit. They apparently didn’t like my blog post and recently FunnyJunk sent me a letter stating that unless I pay them $20,000 in damages they’re going to file a federal lawsuit against me.... more... - edythe

what a great response to people who are full of shit and their full-of-shit lawsuits. - edythe

Naturally. <3 - Kisha

:) thanks, k. :) - edythe

hrm... the photo cut her off a little again. I'm sorry, Alix. - Michael W. May

a one-month anniversary?! :) :) :) congratulations, mwm and alix! (i think I really may be the last to know. ;) ) - edythe

Stay up late celebrating music and games! Indie folk stars Sea Wolf headline the evening to play both well-loved hits and tracks off the band’s highly anticipated autumn release, Old World Romance. Also featuring live sets by San Francisco synth-rock trio Geographer and KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez spinning his signature mix—all under the stars in the Skirball's spectacular central courtyard. At this once-a-year chance to roam the campus after dark, also enjoy non-kiddie crafts, card and board games—including oversized Jenga and checkers!—gallery hours past midnight, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, outdoor hula hooping, screenings of famed director Jacques Tati’s comedic masterwork Playtime, plus a cash bar featuring “mahj-tinis" and other specialty cocktails. And be sure to board L.A.’s ultimate play space, Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™, open for rare nighttime hours! Ages 21 and up; valid ID required Advance tickets: Available on site at the Skirball, online at www.skirball.org, or by phone... - edythe

Aw. Lovely - Rodfather

I am so, so happy for you, beautiful lady. - Pixie from FFHound!

my nephew with the parasol. :) - edythe

:) - maidel

i am wearing a pair of bridesmaid shoes my mother wore to someone's wedding in the 50s. - edythe

I love this! - Derrick

Liked for the Ford Focus, not for the Krispy Kreme. :P Have fun in your adventures. - DAMMIT, MR. NOODLE

ThanKs, cgrymala. :) I really didn't expect to be impressed with a compact Ford, but I really was. - edythe from iPhone

I had a 2012 Focus from Alamo in May. Probably one of the better rental cars I've had and 36 miles to the gallon too! - Nick B.

It was a very special weekend. - edythe from iPhone

One of my sisters did all the flower arranging, including my little bouquet of posies. And Maidel did my hair and makeup. (although those giant visible clips in my hair were my doing, not hers.). :) - edythe from iPhone

Shirley Bassey! - Derrick

Yep. :) - edythe from iPhone

Grady's Bar-B-Q. It was so incredibly delicious. - edythe from iPhone

Great idea! - Eivind

:) - edythe from iPhone

The High Hat Cafe, New Orleans - Derrick

I didn't know you got down like that. - Derrick

HOT 92.3's Solar Galaxy of Stars presents Morris Day, Midnight Star, Dazz Band, Bar-Kays, Brick and Mary Jane Girls. - edythe

Having wowed much of the Eastern Hemisphere for years, 80-year-old world-renowned classical pianist (who is nearly deaf) Fuzjko Hemming has returned to the U.S. for a tour. Fuzjko (Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming) was born in Berlin to a Japanese pianist mother and a Swedish father. When Fuzjko was a child, her family relocated to Tokyo. By 16, she was hailed a child prodigy and made her concert debut at 17. She won numerous prestigious competitions and prizes. A portion of the proceeds from the 'Arigato Charity Concert' will go to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. - edythe

The CocoPalm Restaurant hosts Night Under the Stars every Wednesday night featuring Sandra Valdivia. - edythe

Mates of State is the organ and drums, vocal-laden duo of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel. Starting in 1997, the duo relocated from the midwest to San Francisco, playing everywhere from Oakland parties to venues up and down the west coast. They've toured the US, Europe and Japan and by the looks of it, won't stop any time soon. - edythe

The Stepkids are a pop, psychedelic soul band from Bridgeport, Connecticut. - edythe

Amongst the other instruments he plays, singer/songwriter Andrew Bird is a concert-trained violinist who reveres the jazz masters, but does not imitate them. He explores various styles but will not noodle. Too modern to be classic, too classic to be modern, he produces a tight, early swing sound with saucy lyrics. His latest effort is 'Lonely Beast.' - edythe

Brit rock sensation Keane's 2004 debut 'Hopes And Fears' featured the singles 'Somewhere Only We Know' and 'Everybody's Changing' and catapulted the band to global success, selling almost six million copies and picking up countless awards - including a nomination for the Best British Album of 30 Years award at the Brit Awards! The band would go on to release 'Under The Iron Sea' and 'Perfect Symmetry' and will soon release a new eight track album called 'Night Train.' - edythe

"Thanks to my shamefully pathetic memory, I quickly forgot all of what I saw on the Serious Eats list and promptly started my own. It took all of two minutes to compile. And I sat and thought, and thought and thought, and I felt pretty happy with what I came up with; I truly can rattle off my 13 top favorites quite quickly. After looking back at the Serious Eats list, there was only one style of cheese that I think I missed on the list, and that'd be some sort of bloomy-rinded, brie-style cheese. Whoops. Think of this as a sort of CliffsNotes, a starting point for where to begin if you want to learn more about cheese. It's what I'd consider my desert island cheese list, that is, the not-to-be-missed essentials. (Though a desert island with a whopping selection of 13 cheeses sounds like anything but a desperate situation.) And take the list with a grain of salt. It's my for-what-it's-worth compilation of favorites after seven years of working with cheese. They're some of the cheeses... more... - John (bird whisperer) from Bookmarklet

OH CHEEEEEESE ... <3 - Sepi ⌘ سپی

Event: Keane Venue: Orpheum Theatre - Los Angeles Start: 6/29/2012 3:30:00 AM Category: CONCERTS ALTERNATIVE - edythe

1. Half a bottle of out-of-date cordial - Headless Gnad Kicker

61 - 80. A disgusting amount of expired/unwanted/stale things from the pantry and fridge. - Headless Gnad Kicker

Good luck on your move, Lis. - Anika

I can appreciate what you have been going through. Uprooting yourself is very difficult, especially with the health issues that you and I share. It takes courage to confront the fact that your current situation isn't healthy for you in the long run, because complacency and inertia are pernicious. They can become our worst enemies. Good for you, and good luck. - Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ