ZADI DIAZ

Another reason I like Lady Gaga. The girl has layers (sites...

Zadi Diaz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:21:15 -0800

Another reason I like Lady Gaga. The girl has layers (sites Rilke as her fav philosopher)… and she’s crazy smart and cognizant about her role in the music business (scrub to 5:15 mark). She just may be our next pop icon.

annieisms:

ronworkman:

christr: thedailywhat:

Before They Were Lady Gaga of the Day: Footage of some nobody named Stephanie Germanotta performing a medley of songs at a 2005 NYU talent showcase surfaced recently on the Internet.

Let me be the first to say, this lady sure can sing. I really hope she makes it.

[via.]

!!!

(Minus 1 point for the douchey MC, though.)

Techno Dancing Grandma. Amazing! Couldn’t stop laughing. I...

Zadi Diaz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:11:00 -0800

Techno Dancing Grandma. Amazing! Couldn’t stop laughing. I want to dance like her when I’m her age.

(via: leahdemilio: thanks @elspethjane for sharing this video - this just made my day)

Those of you not on Tumblr, can’t really see what’s...

Zadi Diaz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:24:05 -0800

Those of you not on Tumblr, can’t really see what’s happening on the dashboard — but there’s a party going on back here. Congrats to Justin and Marissa on their engagement!

[via:she-thinks:thedailywhat:bobbymiller.]

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

The Twenty Science Fiction Novels that Will Change Your Life
I haven't read a lot of these. Really in a scifi book mood lately.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-15)

Zadi Diaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:08:24 -0800

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-15):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

YouTube Direct, a new tool that allows media organizations to...

Zadi Diaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:28:41 -0800

YouTube Direct, a new tool that allows media organizations to request, review and rebroadcast YouTube clips directly from YouTube users. Built from our APIs, this open source application lets media organizations enable customized versions of YouTube’s upload platform on their own websites. Users can upload videos directly into this application, which also enables the hosting organization to easily review video submissions and select the best ones to broadcast on-air and on their websites. As always, these videos also live on YouTube, so users can reach their own audience while also getting broader exposure and editorial validation for the videos they create.

peetypassion: The week in pictures: 6 November 2009 -...

Zadi Diaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:21:52 -0800

peetypassion:

The week in pictures: 6 November 2009 - Telegraph

Swedish and Italian scientists have created the first robotic hand to give amputees a sense of touch. When pressed against an object the 40 sensors in the Smarthand are activated. They are surgically connected to nerves in the arm, allowing the hand’s wearer to ‘feel’ objects they are holding
Picture: WENN

Pretty badass tech

culturemodding: “Map Hole is a new road guidance tool designed...

Zadi Diaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:00:25 -0800

culturemodding:

“Map Hole is a new road guidance tool designed to direct pedestrians and travelers to their final destination using existing elements in the urban landscape. It locates the pedestrian with a starting point and provides information on the exact distance or average walk time to the listed landmarks.”

- Yanko Design (h/t The Daily What)

movieoftheday: Clementine: Too many guys think I’m a concept,...

Zadi Diaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:35:40 -0800

movieoftheday:

Clementine: Too many guys think I’m a concept, or I complete them, or I’m gonna make them alive. But I’m just a fucked up girl who’s looking for my own peace of mind. Don’t assign me yours.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. One of my all-time favorites.

ORIGINAL DESIGN GANGSTA - for the design-heads out...

Zadi Diaz — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:44:17 -0800

ORIGINAL DESIGN GANGSTA - for the design-heads out there.

“press check it!” ( …press checks are the worst.)

"President Obama confirmed that cyber-warriors have aimed at American networks. “We know that..."

Zadi Diaz — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:35:00 -0800

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President Obama confirmed that cyber-warriors have aimed at American networks. “We know that cyber-intruders have probed our electrical grid,” he said at the White House in May…

“In other countries, cyberattacks have plunged entire cities into darkness.”

”

- National Journal Magazine - The Cyberwar Plan (via superamit)

Very interesting read… more:

“Senior military leaders didn’t come of age in a digital world, and they’ve been skeptical of computerized attacks. Mostly younger officers, who received their early combat education through video games and Dungeons & Dragons, wage these battles. To them, digital weapons are as familiar and useful as rifles and grenades.”
…
“Military officers describe cyberspace as the fifth domain of war, after land, sea, air, and space. But cyberspace is unique in one important respect — it’s the only battlefield created by humans.”

The Power of Books (via excalipoor soliloquyy)

Zadi Diaz — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:50:41 -0800

The Power of Books (via excalipoor soliloquyy)

Haha! The truth about social media experts/gurus. I can’t...

Zadi Diaz — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:49:27 -0800

Haha! The truth about social media experts/gurus. I can’t even begin to express how accurate this is… and funny.

The EyeWriter: technology using open source software that...

Zadi Diaz — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:01:03 -0800

The EyeWriter: technology using open source software that enables paralyzed graffiti artists to draw using only their eyes.

From one of the artists:

“Art is a tool of empowerment and social change, and I consider myself blessed to be able to create and use my work to promote health reform, bring awareness about ALS and help others.”

– Tony Quan, aka Tempt One

Every time I see FYIAC it makes me laugh. Never gets old....

Zadi Diaz — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:36:03 -0800

Every time I see FYIAC it makes me laugh. Never gets old. :)

overduerent:jozae:830am:ayeeepatrick:neevagotfeevah:fwadd:bobbyism:

10-Year-Old Won't Pledge Allegiance To A Country That Discriminates Against Gays

Zadi Diaz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:06:00 -0800

10-Year-Old Won't Pledge Allegiance To A Country That Discriminates Against Gays:

soupsoup:

“I’ve always tried to analyze things because I want to be lawyer,” Will said. “I really don’t feel that there’s currently liberty and justice for all.”

After asking his parents whether it was against the law not to stand for the pledge, Will decided to do something. On Monday, Oct. 5, when the other kids in his class stood up to recite the pledge of allegiance, he remained sitting down. The class had a substitute teacher that week, a retired educator from the district, who knew Will’s mother and grandmother. Though the substitute tried to make him stand up, he respectfully refused. He did it again the next day, and the next day.

Some photos from Paul Dateh and Ken Belcher’s album...

Zadi Diaz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:17:00 -0800

The Internet Bunch. Pic by The Bui Bros

Oh Hai! Pic by The Bui Bros

Q&A with Paul & Ken. Pic by The Bui Bros

In the chatroom. Pic by Casey Mckinnon

Some photos from Paul Dateh and Ken Belcher’s album release party for The Good Life. You can get the album on iTunes!

See more photos here.

Thx to The Bui Bros and Casey Mckinnon for the photos.

Haha. True. Reminds me of my days in the art department. :) (via...

Zadi Diaz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:15:48 -0800

Haha. True. Reminds me of my days in the art department. :)

(via jjjjasmine)

"Cute’s good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it’s, Who are you as a person? That’s the..."

Zadi Diaz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:17:16 -0800

“Cute’s good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it’s, Who are you as a person? That’s the advice I would give to women: Don’t look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul. Look at how the guy treats his mother and what he says about women. How he acts with children he doesn’t know. And, more important, how does he treat you? When you’re dating a man, you should always feel good. You should never feel less than. You should never doubt yourself. You shouldn’t be in a relationship with somebody who doesn’t make you completely happy and make you feel whole. And if you’re in that relationship and you’re dating, then my advice is, don’t get married.”

- Michelle Obama in Glamour (via teresawu/ annieisms)

Me with the 5D MarkII on a (super sweet) Zacuto Rig. Can’t...

Zadi Diaz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:12:33 -0800

Me with the 5D MarkII on a (super sweet) Zacuto Rig. Can’t wait to get the Canon 7D! (Photo by Annie. Taken after Paul Dateh & Ken Belcher’s album release party)

zadi with the zacuto rig! (via annieee)

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-8)

Zadi Diaz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:02:14 -0800

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-8):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

50 Common Mac Problems Solved | Mac|Life
The Ultimate Mac troubleshooting guide. Very helpful. It's already helped clear up a few things on my system.

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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Tactical Technology Collective
An international NGO helping human rights advocates use information, communications and digital technologies to maximize the impact of their advocacy work.
Federico García Lorca, Poemas sueltos.
Este es el prólogo... "Dejaría en este libro toda mi alma. Este libro que ha visto conmigo los paisajes y vivido horas santas..."

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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Find Twitter Apps for the iPhone, Blackberry, Web & More
Just be careful where you give out you password.
Find images online by sketching them out

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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Video WTF
A collaboratively moderated place to ask and answer questions about video cameras, editing, production, publishing, promotion, etc.

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Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

280 Slides - Create & Share Presentations Online
Pretty sweet way to create presentations online. Publish to Slidehare, email as a PowerPoint doc, or get a permanent link and embed url. Nice.

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Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Female Directors, Still A Scarce Movie Commodity : NPR
"...an unusually high number of films made by women are in distribution in theaters around the country right now — which is to say, there are seven." -- Wow, we have to change this. Quickly.