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It honestly blows my mind sometimes how much power is hidden in my cell phone.

Taken on my iPhone and edited in Camera+.

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Also made this yesterday after learning how to letterpress at The Arm. It was a blast—totally recommend it to anybody who is interested in printing.

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I drew the menu for Mile End’s grill at Mister Sunday.

If you have yet to check out Mister Sunday, make it a priority. I’m talkin’ fantastic food and a sick DJ all in an outdoor venue that just feels right.

texturism:

Louie by Brian Moore | thanks to & via emmawelles

Louie Evans has become a Boston legend by riding around the city on his tricycle and yelling what some people call a “siren noise.” Who is he? Why does he ride? Interviews with the employees of Back Bay Bicycles, the store that does complimentary repairs for Louie’s bike, and Louie himself outline the mysterious ‘trike rider’s life as a dedicated bicyclist and as a compassionate, misunderstood person.

There are people in a neighborhood that everyone recognizes, but very few people know. It sounds like Louie is one of them. I think using your skills as a filmmaker to tell these people’s stories is simply one of the greatest uses of technology. 

See also, the tall screaming man of Bedford Avenue and Williamsburg’s oldies singer in the station wagon.

I recently heard of an overseas orphanage teaming up with really amazing photographers to spend a few hours taking really beautiful photos of the older kids who were having difficulty finding homes. Needless to say, it worked. A beautiful photo goes a long way.

I’d love to see someone create a non-profit that connects talented photographers with orphanages, Kiva loan recipients, the SPCA, and any other sort of group that relies on the internet to do business. You’ve got photographic skills people, put them to good use. Do something like this for a cause you believe in.

by jayparkinsonmd

thanks to emma for posting this video and to jay for passing it along. louie is a legend in boston. the siren noise is the word move. he cruises up and down the streets repeating moooooove, moooooove, moooooove. he’s one of the loveliest souls in the city. i smile when i hear his voice. somewhat related: i was writing with david earlier about the soundcloud + tumblr announcement. i mentioned that i’d like to post a weekly interview - on the streets - as a way to connect with the homeless community and street musicians in boston. perhaps neat to hear what they see? a shift in perspective. keep moving.

There isn’t a better feeling than watching your own work get discovered (in this case, 3 years after it was created) and reading peoples’ reactions & related experiences.

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Today I planked at work.

Ugly Nissan Chosen as Taxi of Tomorrow in NYC

New York Times:

New York City’s new taxicab will be a bulky, traditional van manufactured by Nissan — with no moonroof included.

The Nissan NV200 van, a light commercial vehicle already in use in Asian and European markets, has won the city’s Taxi of Tomorrow competition, according to a city official told of the decision. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is set to announce the decision on Tuesday.

Man, this thing is fucking hideous. The alternatives are an equally ugly Ford, or this awesome out-of-nowhere, look-at-us-new-yorkers-we’re-from-the-future cab:

I mean, come on—the thing has a MOONROOF. Imagine being a tourist and being able to see up to the skyline! Not to mention it has a retractable wheelchair ramp.

The Karsan model was rejected after officials decided they could not risk awarding the contract to a company with little experience in the American market.

Read more about each taxi at NYC’s official Taxi of Tomorrow site.

NY Mag on Haverfoods

Sweet! Poehler’s on board.

A website just went up called Tomhaverfoods.com.
Poehler : Oh my God! Aziz is going to freak when he sees it. He’s such a foodie. He’s an epicurean. He’s always tweeting about food. 
Ansari: I know, I saw that. It’s so funny; I’m glad people are into it.

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Aziz, do you use slang for food at all?
Ansari: I do call sandwiches sammies, and what else? I do say sammies; I prefer saying that. The website had some good ones. My favorite was “biscuits are butter boats.” That was good.

From New York Magazine

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azizisbored:

WWW.TOMHAVERFOODS.COM

Well done internet.

Thanks, Aziz!

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Tom Haverfoods.

Made this today with my friend Sami.