Somewhat Smarmy

This is really in the Wikipedia entry for Swizz Beatz, and that last sentence is even cited.

Verlyn Klinkenborg, “The Whirling Sound of Planet Dickens” (via fwriction)

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Aside from the whole “I was there and it was one of the most amazing nights of my life” thing, this is directed by the same duo who did “No Distance Left to Run,” so I can assume quality.

(Source: pitchfork)

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Sorry, got hungry for a second there.

good:

Yea, turn it up to 11.

nprmusic:

It’s finally here. 11/11/11. Nigel Tufnel Day. The only day of the century that rocks hard enough to be turned all the way up to 11.

We asked NPR listeners for the songs you crank to 11 and we got a few undeniable eardrum busters.

We also made a Spotify playlist of 550 songs compiled from your nominations, just in case you want to crank the volume all day.

Why didn’t we make 10/10/10 a little louder?

rogeramitchell:

xkcd’s tribute to Steve Jobs

This was my favorite thing today.

I used to not love Wowee Zowee that much, but in recent weeks it’s become the only thing I can listen to.

msnbc:

President Barack Obama waves while standing with other leaders during the Open Government Partnership event at the United Nations September 20 in New York City. The United Nations General Assembly kicks off September 21, with leaders from around the world attending. (Allan Tannenbaum-Pool / Getty Images)

Ooh! Now can we create awkwarddiplomatphotos.com?

This is the best.

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There was an earthquake or something?