May 16, 2008
Vintner Robert Mondavi Dies at 94

CHICAGO (AdAge.com) — Wine industry icon Robert Mondavi has died at 94. He is widely credited for playing a central role in elevating the reputation of California wines worldwide through his…
NFL Power Poll: 'Spider sense' puts Giants at No. 1 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
worst descriptions ever.  
nostrich: Why does anyone pretend they actually like jazz?
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They think it makes them look smarter, and more cultured. Do you like jazz?
nostrich: Why does anyone pretend they actually like jazz?
epochblue: @voodoodle Are you in this meeting too?!
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This is an odd Twitter message.
epochblue: @voodoodle Are you in this meeting too?!
Oscar Peterson on Piano Jazz
Pianist Oscar Peterson was one of the giants of jazz piano. Fast fingers and a hard-wired sense of swing defined Peterson and made him a favorite musical partner for everyone from Ella to Dizzy to…
QuickListing: Fort Greene
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Unique 5,775 sq ft 1930’s converted firehouse
Asking: $6,000,000 | Open house Sun by appt
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Matisyahu – Warrior
http://www.last.fm/music/Matisyahu
MUTO, A Wall-Painted Animation [Things We Actually Like]
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Oh My God.

wall-animation.pngThe artist BLU drew this gigantic animation on city walls and is now getting the attention he deserves with over half a million views on YouTube and Vimeo….

Medical Marijuana Benefit...
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Nicole Atkins plays the Medical Marijuana benefit. So Hot. Jersey represent!!
Great photos and review from Chris La Putt on brooklynvegan.com
If Not, It Didn't Officially Happen

Hipster girl: When I was sixteen I dated this Jewish bisexual guy… He was so Jewish he wore a yarmulke.
Hipster guy: Did you blog about it?

—Central Park

Overheard by: Fixed Rider


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Should be an interesting show...

Mugison and Beat Circus @ Union Hall

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Here is a night filled with quarky Icelandic Music (Mugison) and a Boston the draws musical influences ranging from southern gospel to gothic…

nostrich: One day I'm going to meet Celine Dion, and she's going to accidentally fall down multiple flights of stairs.
nostrich: One day I’m going to meet Celine Dion, and she’s going to accidentally fall down multiple flights of stairs.
Santogold: Kaleidoscopic Pop
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YUCK. Let me know when this isn’t relevant anymore.

Santogold knows a thing or two about pop music. The artist born Santi White worked as a talent scout for a major record label…

The Anti-Piracy Scam: Canada Insulted Again
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This is a great article from THE attorney on copyright and IP.
The Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus (IPAC) was established in October 2003. Its website states: “…
Gob Iron – Listen free at Last.fm
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This is just okay.
Listen free to Gob Iron (Hard Times, Hills of Mexico & more). Alt-Country artists Jay Farrar (Son Volt) and Anders Parker (Varnaline) team up in a mostly acoustic…