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The Internet (circa 2010)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:49:11 -0500

JESS3 / The State of The Internet from JESS3 on Vimeo.

On Hiatus...

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:19:58 -0500

The memeticians have decided to take a hiatus. We will hopefully return in some form or another in the future. A special thanks to webmaster Hank for all of his hard work with this project. This post will remain at the top of the page each day. If we decide to post something, it will be below this post. Please, try to compose yourself. Here are some things you can do while the memeticians are away: * First, you may need to learn how to deal with change. Then you'll be ready to try these: * RSS Subscribe to us on FeedBurner so that you'll know when we're back * Follow us on twitter. * Express your anger with us here, thecrew [at] memeticians [dot] com * See if you have what it takes to become a US citizen * Sign up for Google Voice * Okay, out of ideas. Are we back yet?

Rock for Kids Michael Jackson tribute

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:46:44 -0500

Rock for Kids, an organization that raises money to help provide music lessons for underprivileged children, was inspired to pay tribute to the king of pop and in tandem to help to raise money for the organization. ImissyouMJ.com is a collective photo memorial that includes 10,000 photo plots available for purchase; the plots come together to form a mosaic of MJ's famous white glove. A $25 donation allows you to submit your own photo into the mosaic and receive a copy of this poster once the squares have been filled. Proceeds go to Rock for Kids and the poster itself will be presented to the Jackson family as a tribute.

Opportunities Missed

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:24:35 -0500

Unphotographable is an interesting website from artist Michael David Murphy in which he chronicles photographable moments that passed him by.

RIP Les Paul

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:36:13 -0500

Les Paul, the man who made the sound of rock 'n roll possible, died today at the age of 94. He will be missed.

The picture of everything

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:27:08 -0500

This work in progress, which artist Howard Hallis hopes to complete by the end of 2010, is a painting of well, everything that he can think of. You can check out some close-ups of this large piece at his website.

UK police raid bbq, blame Facebook

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:11:16 -0500

UK riot police raided a 30th birthday barbecue because they thought the organizer, who had invited his friends via Facebook, was staging a rave. UK police have the power to stop raves (see Part V, 63), but in this case, they removed about 15 people ready to eat some burgers.

Entourage

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:27:23 -0500

Entourage, one of my favorite television shows, has been pretty lame this season. Last season ended on a high note with Vince scoring the lead role in Martin Scorsese's Gatsby and Johnny Drama buying a bar in Queens. Turtle somehow got Jamie Lynn Seigler to be his girlfriend and the Eric Murphy group was doing well. Expectations were high. But, when Season 6 began, Vince was finished shooting the film and after 6 episodes to date, Drama's bar has yet to be mentioned. So much for a season in New York. Anyway, last night's episode was easily the season's best and featured cameos by Executive Producer Mark Wahlberg and New England Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady. Check out the video in which Mark Wahlberg impersonates Jonnhy Drama; it's pretty damn funny (about 2:30 into the video). To see Tom Brady's best scene, click here. He wasn't half bad.

Next of limb, the new wizard, and love rollercoaster

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:30:56 -0500

Tricia recommends a few "Best of Craigslist" today: 1. Was that your limb? - prosthetic arm found at subway station 2. Rogue wizard - I didn't know Coney Island had wizards. Emily: "Only in Pennsylvania." 3. In love with a roller coaster & Object sexuality - If I was attracted to Mr. Coffee, would I be a homo-objectophile?

On vacation

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:21:01 -0500

The memeticians are on vacation. Memetician EA Blair is currently visiting a friend in Alaska. I'd call him a lucky bastard, but he planned the entire trip well in advance, so he's not really lucky. He's just a smart. And he saw a moose yesterday while playing disc golf. Memetician Joe is in Cape May, NJ. Not as exciting as Alaska, but probably more relaxing. On Friday he will then be heading to Brooklyn to see Grace Potter and the Nocturnals for free. He will not see a moose. Memetician Tim is not on vacation, but is busy uncovering one of the greatest scandals in the history of our country. He did not or will see any moose, but saw plenty of jackasses. Until next week...

Florida highrise: 200 units, 32 stories, 1 tenant

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:55:04 -0500

It's been that way for almost four years, and it looks like the Vangelakos family may be stuck there.

New Nickelodeon logo

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:43:00 -0500

The MTV-owned cable channel has announced a new identity which will debut this fall, its biggest change in 25 years. While the new logo has not officially aired, it can already be seen on material for the upcoming Nickelodeon Animation Festival and new merchandise like DVD box set

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:59:15 -0500

Finally! The film adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's novel is due in theaters this November. Kudos to Wes Anderson for using stop motion animation.

50 greatest coaches, Dan Gable snubbed

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:44:43 -0500

The Sporting News released their list this past Wednesday of the the 50 greatest coaches of all time. Now, I'm sure that there are many coaches who could possibly be on this list are are not, and I know I am biased towards NCAA wrestling. But no Dan Gable? C'mon! 21 years are the head coach at the University of Iowa. 21 Big Ten titles, 15 National Championships. Enough said. Just because wrestling isn't a major sport doesn't mean it doesn't deserve recognition.

Wild mood swings

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:05:41 -0500

Wild mood swings is an interesting alternative to Stumbleupon. You select your mood, and away you go to what they call an appropriate website to fit your mood. No toolbar, though, which give Stumbleupon the upper hand.