posted by Jason Swihart on July 30, 2008
I love Twitter as a delivery device for witticisms, observations, cynical remarks, and links to the funny. clever, or cool. But where Twitter really excels is in delivering pointed, often passive-aggressive criticism. It’s a great substitute for writing “Joann is a slut” on the bathroom wall or talking shit about clients at AIGA receptions. When done well, a Twitter criticism will be seen by the object of your ire inspiring pangs of defensiveness, but leave them in sufficient doubt that they’ll never call you out. To wit:
These Twitter Criticisms—Twitticisms, if you like—are a vital part of the Twitter social model. They’re a vent for frustration and bile which might otherwise be expressed by a foot to the dog’s ass. Instead of facing difficulties head on, and addressing them to the party directly, the Twittic sends it to Twitter in the hope, nay belief, that somewhere out there, someone will read it and say “Yeah, totally man! Joann really is a slut.”
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posted by DL Byron on July 17, 2008
Seattle Volvo got us this car for the weekend just to drive and review. While yes we mostly ride, when we do drive, a wagon is our choice. Here’s what I thought.
It’s a different car than the 07 XC70, which had like 20 years of refinement. As a luxury wagon, it’s got all the trimmings, but also floats with more of an American-tuned feel than Euro-sport. It doesn’t feel “rugged” and sporty. More isolated and refined. For example, I’d plow my 07 Cross County right through a field to get to a bike race. Not this car — it’d do it, but it doesn’t feel like it wants to do it. Maybe it’s a sissified Volvo?
The engine has lit up the forums and blogs with lots of comments. I found it much more refined, smooth, and also totally different. That 5 cylinder turbo was like 25 years old and this responds like a V6 and was good for driving around. It’s also throaty and quick. But, fully loaded from Costco with the family, it doesn’t have enough power. For a car in this class, it does get decent mileage and emissions are good.
The biggest difference besides the appearance of the car is the road noise. It’s drastically reduced inside and what was a good stock stereo in previous years is even better now.
Uploaded by Hugger Industries | more from the dreeping set on Flickr.
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posted by Jason Swihart on July 16, 2008
The Matthew Modine vehicle, Gross Anatomy is a bit of late 80s fluff about a first year medical student who must come to grips with the messy business of practicing medicine. Doctors, it turns out, have to deal with real people, who are not as neat and orderly as Gray's Anatomy (the classic medical text, not the primetime tv show) might portray. During the course of his own gross anatomy education, Modine's character gains some critical real-world knowledge and skills, and then he beds Daphne Zuniga.
In a classic medical education, gross anatomy is the point at which you start practicing the theory you've learned by dissecting an actual human, and later, budding doctors learn on live patients. But imagine if physicians went straight from coursework into practice, never having dealt with any real patients. In our consulting practice, it often feels like we're stuck back in basic anatomy, where we come no closer to real reality than a textbook.
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posted by DL Byron on July 15, 2008
This Friday and Saturday, 911 Seattle Media Arts is hosting a screening and fundraiser for I Die Daily: The Making of Matthew Barney’s Cremaster Cycle. you to come meet special effects artist and documentary filmmaker Matt Wallin.
the film reveals the creative process of Matthew Barney, featuring never-before-seen footage of Barney at work on the Cremaster Cycle, the sculptural film piece that inspired the New York Times to call him “the most important artist of his generation.”
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posted by DL Byron on July 10, 2008
A BizJam Seattle 08 attendee having a good time.
from the BizJam set on Flickr.
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posted by DL Byron on July 10, 2008
Erosion from Seattle rain.
more from the dreeping set on Flickr.
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posted by DL Byron on July 09, 2008
Women at BizJam Seattle 08. These two were making some deal on something and it looked fun.
from the BizJam set on Flickr.
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posted by DL Byron on July 07, 2008
On Wednesday, TDI is at BizJam Seattle 08 talking all about blogging, social media, and more. I’m keynoting the first day with Jason Swihart, Keith Robinson, and Matt Haughey joining us to represent the internet famous. Our 1/2 page ad for the conference brochure is seen here.
We hope to see you there and you can follow along
* TDI on Flickr
* Bike Hugger’s Twitterstream
* Blog.
from the dreeping set on Flickr.
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