Backgrounds for your i[Fill in the blank]

Sick of feigning interest when people show you their iPhone background of their baby cousin, cat or the mess of lights/faceless humans that could be anything but they claim it was that sold out show at the Empty Bottle last night?

Next time direct them to Poolga.

Poolga offers a cool collection of art and wallpapers for your iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices created by selected illustrators and designers. Here are some particularly nice designs:

My only complaint is that there doesn't seem to be an option for computer backgrounds. I suppose my second complaint is that I don't have an iPhone. Therefore, it would seem for the time being I have to continue using my current background of Jonathan Pierce from the Drums at their sold out show at Lincoln Hall. Were you there? I was. I have the picture to prove it.

Caroline

Should I get a tattoo?

My posts today have been heavy on the infographics! My friend Matt Medved shared this helpful flowchart to reference when/if I decide to get a tattoo. I, unfazed, immediately asked him to get a tattoo with me. I now have three ideas I'd like to see realized.

Caroline

Internet vs. Privacy

By Dave Makes

Caroline

The Evolution of the Geek

In the 1500s, "geek" was a term that meant "fool" or "circus performers whose acts included biting the heads off of a live chicken." Today, it's often associated with "chic" and "cool." Take a look at the larger graphic here.

Caroline

Kanye West's "Runaway"

My friend Matt Medved pleasantly surprised me (as he knew he would) when he made me watch Kanye West's self-directed 30+ minute long music video for his song "Runaway." It has a ten-minute, beautifully choreographed, ballerina scene (my favorite part), model Selita Ebanks dressed as a phoenix in feather lingerie, a comet, people spinning sparkler poi in a parade with an illuminated Michael Jackson head, sheep, deer, and lots of white suits. ***Note on Kanye's white suit: I think it's Band of Outsiders. Can anyone confirm or refute this? Anyway, it's lovely. He's such a dapper man.



If 34:32 is too long for your fast-paced post-modern lifestyle, here's a shorter version. AT LEAST WATCH THIS!



Get ready for a fall full of "Let's have a toast for the douchebags!"

Caroline