No, not a t-shirt company, Urban Cactus is a (proposed?) apartment block in Amsterdam. I’m not much for hi-rise living, but I can see the attraction of something done differently, and this certainly counts.
(HT: BoingBoing)
No, not a t-shirt company, Urban Cactus is a (proposed?) apartment block in Amsterdam. I’m not much for hi-rise living, but I can see the attraction of something done differently, and this certainly counts.
(HT: BoingBoing)
The definitive list of my ten favourites:
and the obligatory bonus item, French Maid TV – updates rarely, about nothing of any great interest, probably beholden to sponsors, but dude, it’s presented by chicks in french maid outfits! Seriously!
Very funny video about one of those awkward moments in any relationship. I wouldn’t watch it at work though. Or with the kids.
Via Lifehacker I learn that This American Life is now available as a free podcast in the iTunes store. This was probably the best NPR show I routinely couldn’t find time for, and should particularly appeal if you like effete, East Coast liberal radio like I do.
I have a great deal of sympathy with the idea(l)s of libertarianism, though I’d make a grossly hypocritical one because of my belief in the absolute necessity of the safety net. If you’d like a look at (or rather, a listen to) the views of a true libertarian try grabbing the podcast of Penn Jillette’s radio show. Jillette is a pretty consistent libertarian – many who claim to be libertarians are merely fiscal libertarians, but still look to impose their ideals on others through government. To illustrate what this means, in one broadcast I listened to this week he said that he had no problem with the Klan meeting on government property (because they have a right to free expression), so long as they allow admission to anyone (because government property is funded by ‘the people’, so ‘the people’ should be allowed to join). Clearly that’s a test that the Klan couldn’t pass, and as Jillette pointed out that’s a good thing because they’re scum. But scum with rights.
If that isn’t enough for you, he also tells funny stories about comedy and magic, and holds a patent for a device that provides pleasurable stimulation to women in hot tubs.