Ok after this huge ass one, I’ll try to make these more regular and more easy to consume. Who the fuck has time to read 50 links anyways? Since Greece is royally fucked, I want to see how that plays out. If the EU bails you out, it’s a bad look, if the I.M.F. bails you out, it’s a bad look, pick your poison and which is the lesser of the two evils. Sucks to be a Greek citizen right now since you’re in for some rough times ahead.
-Eugene
Reference
SSS – : Denotes a short article.
***: Denotes an article I found particularly interesting
Picture: self-explanatory
Video: self-explanatory
Feel free to comment below and reference the link #.
An archive of previous Link Dump’s can be seen here.
*If you’re always on the go, I’m a huge advocate for Instapaper. Basically you can bookmark links to read on your mobile device later and it can strip away all the unnecessary imagery to load more quickly.
**If you encounter a login page for a NY Times article (yes there are quite a few of them…), I highly suggest signing up for a free account or else use this dummy one I set up.
Login: tempaccountNYT
Password: tempaccountNYT
#1. ***SSS – Pictures: i love hk (side)
Probably resonates most with those who live or have been to Hong Kong since you can pick out landmarks etc.
#2. ***Context May Diminish Art Appreciation
If you have no clue about art, don’t tell me about what the context is cause I’ll probably like it less. But if you’re more educated, it might be helpful.
#3. SSS – Eric Cantona is new L’Oreal Spokesperson
I am sold, The King selling beauty products… Oh La Can-to-na!!!
#4. ***Defying Global Slump, China Has Labor Shortage
Shit is blowing up at such ridiculous levels you have management working the lines in China. But the problem stems from the fact China has looked to invest and develop non-traditional parts of China for production. In the past, it was these very regions that saw migrant workers leave home so essentially workers are now returning home to do the same job they were doing in parts of South East China.
#5. Give the Olympics a Home
There’s talk that we should just set the Olympics in a permanent spot and save money, time and efforts that often go with picking a new host every so often.
#6. SSS – The Big Picture: Vancouver 2010, part 2 of 2
A last bunch of pictures from the Olympics.
#7. SSS – 15 Visually Stunning Architectural Delights
#8. An Open Letter to the Public Relations Trade
Dude at GQ has a bone to pick with how PR firms are organizing and setting-up “non-egalitarian” events and shows. Pretty comical.
#9. SSS – Picture: Ever Seen The Patent For the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile?
Well… have you?
#10. SSS – Naps Can Seriously Improve All-Day Learning Abilities
#11. ***The Future of Fashion, Part Three: Hedi Slimane
Great interview with the often unheard and unseen Hedi Slimane (former designer of Dior Homme). Some interesting insights through various topics that are of importance within the fashion industry including the online world and fast fashion.
#12. ***Video: I Will Honor the Embargo
Haha this is legit, one of those DIY cartoon movies that talk about how ridiculous PR firms are and their inability to function and work with media outlets.
#13. ***We Can’t Wish Away Climate Change
Al Gore tells you that despite the current weather trends including increasing bouts of cold weather, “global warming” (or in more recent times “global weirding”) is a very legitimate concern. Global warming is something that we should definitely begin planning for and with some strong sticking points involving China and the United States, for the greater good these issues and the whole “I’ll do it if he does it” mentality has to be addressed.
#14. ***Selectism Q&A | Manufacturing in New York
The friends over at Selectism put together this great piece asking a few different brands about what it’s like to do manufacturing in New York.
#15. SSS – Improved Productivity: A 12-Step Program
Before reading this list, I had started doing a few of these and I must say it helps a lot. Really knowing when to get cut yourself off for the day and getting a good night’s sleep is integral in my eyes.
#16. ***McDonald’s Chef: The Most Influential Cook in America?
I think it’s safe to say that McDonald’s feeds a fuck load of mouths around the US and the world meaning yes, Daniel Coudreaut’s job IS influential.
#17. Arnold Kim Celebrates 10 Years as Apple Rumor King
From med school to running a site dedicated to Apple rumors, not bad I say.
#18. SSS – Sometimes the Smallest Things
Article that highlights the fact that the Internet can shed light on the weirdest things. Some things passed down generation to generation was often never questioned, but even something as simple as the right and wrong way of tying your shoelaces can be rectified. I would know cause I was one of those people tying Granny knots haha.
#19. SSS – How Much is a Gold Medal Really Worth?
$494 USD for a gold medal, $260 USD for a silver medal and… $3 USD for a bronze medal haha.
#20. Pictures: The Big Picture: Holi 2010
The Indian festival of Holi features some vivid use of colors.
#21. Handsome Chinese vagrant draws fans of “homeless chic”
We worship and give attention to the most ridiculous shit these days.
#22. SSS – Pictures: Mini Crotchet Star Wars Figures
Fuck MEDICOM TOY Kubricks, these are where it’s at.
#23. SSS – PicturesThe Comforts of “Snug Life”
Tupac… meet the snuggie.
#24. SSS – Simple Exercises You Can Do at Your Standing Work Station
Yes, to compliment the stand-up desk.
#25. Getting the Most Out of Twitter
For those scared/confused/unsure about Twitter, there’s more than one way to use it.
#26. ***The Luxury Prime: How Luxury Changes People
This pattern of findings suggests that luxury-primed individuals were not more likely to have anti-social cognition, but were less likely to have pro-social thoughts. In other words, when thinking about luxury, people tend to focus more on themselves and less on others.
Interesting stuff… start stripping away the amenities and the luxuries!
#27. adidas miCoach Pacer Review: Like Nike+, Only Better
So wait, adidas might do something better than Nike? Finally!!! They should have launched this as a Reebok product to help that ailing company.
#28. How Light Affects Our Sleep
Apparently “blue light” like the one coming from my computer has a large effect on one’s sleep, but as of late I haven’t been complaining.
#29. Market Defies Fear of Real Estate Bubble in China
Yup, Chiners is still on a role… how far along will it go and how loud will the “I told you so’s” be when and if it happens.
#30.*** I.M.F. Help for Greece Is a Risky Prospect
The whole Greece Economic fiasco has been quite interesting to me. I see it no different than what happened in the United States with the banks but this shit is even crazier. It goes beyond the confines of one’s country and involves different countries who really aside from this political and economic union, have no other ties. You may have been quicker to help out a brother cause he was a fellow American, but as a German, are you willing to bail out your Greek brother cause of their shady banking practices? The implications are massive here.
#31. ***How Sony Lost Its Way
I used to love Sony products, I guess I still do in some ways… but yes they have lost a lot of their cutting edge. Gizmodo highlights how shit went awry.
#32. Ads Posted on Facebook Strike Sme as Off-Key
Uhh yeh, I agree, Facebook’s ad business sucks pretty bad, too much shady and sketchy shit.
#33. The Man Who Clicks With 7-Year Olds
Bad title, but this 64 year old photographer represents a dying breed of in-class candid photographers. With DSLR’s in abundance, jobs are quickly being outsourced to other cheaper and even less-qualified sources, like Johnny’s mom who probably keeps it on the “Green A” haha.
#34. Kobe Bryant: Building the Perfect Shoe
Good article on how Kobe Bryant views low-cut basketball shoes and how well received his signature sneaker has been.
#35. Officials in China at Odds Over Food Scandal
Ummm so basically the unwritten rule is to lie and cover things up… not surprised here China.
#36. ***SSS – The Evolutionary Reason for Depression
So I guess being depressed means that it should help you think more clearly?
#37. Time to Press China On Its Exchange Rate
Another global issue that is becoming a bigger and bigger topic each month it seems. China if left to value their currency properly could see a 20-30% jump.
#38. ***SSS – Pictures: Classically Modern
Put notable historical figures such as the Queen, Einstein and Winston Churchill in a modern, tech-driven setting and this is what you get.
#39. SSS – Israeli Raid Canceled After Facebook Leak
Facebook FAIL!!!
#40. Developing Nations Setting Torrid Pace for Mergers
Developing nations are where it’s at for pushing new business… but not so fast. With developing nations comes a whole new set of difficulties on a political level and a lot of barriers.
#41. Millions of Toyotas Recalled, None in Japan
This shows a strong difference in commercial landscape between the US and Japan. In Japan, the company is always right and the pride of the domestic company companies before less meaningful stuff… like having your accelerator stuck and slamming into a bunch of stopped cars at a traffic light.
#42. Japanese Bladesmiths
Want to see what goes in to making a $545 USD kitchen knife? Basically a samurai sword for your meat and veggies!
#43. Greece’s Fiscal Crisis: Now Comes The Pain
Jesus, to continue on with Greece’s current troubles, they’ve raised value-added taxes from 19% to 21% and I’d hate to be in the public sector… 30% cut on holiday bonuses on top of a 4% pay cut just recently.
#44. Entrepreneurs Offer Their Life’s Future Earnings For An Investment
Is 6% of all earnings for life worth it for a $600,000 lump sum of money?
#45. SSS – Teachers Suspended Over Role Model Choice
No shit eh? You picked Dennis Rodman, RuPaul and OJ Simpson?
#46. Roberto Barbon, Japan’s First Latin Baseball Player, Still Feels at Home
Still kicking it and loving it in Japan.
#47. Winter Trainer: Faster and Safer Indoors?
Seems like a no brainer, doing work indoors doesn’t replicate the actual medium and conditions you’re competing in. As well treadmill running doesn’t activate your hamstrings.