Will it be aliens? Impotence? Verneshot? How will the world end? Exit Mundi has the low-down. The surprising thing is, the site’s saner than you might expect (hence, I guess, the surprise).
It’s the end of the world!
Posted by Ben on September 22, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/its-the-end-of-the-world/
Baghdad Journal
Artnet plays host to the excellent Baghdad Journal, which is written and illustrated by Steve Mumford; it’s probably best described by the first entry’s tagline: “An eyewitness artist’s report from the Iraqi capital.” (via Everydaymatters)
Posted by Ben on September 22, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/baghdad-journal/
From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s California to Ningxia Province in China
An excerpt from Tony Blair’s September 14th speech on the problem of global warming: But tonight I want to concentrate on what I believe to be the world’s greatest environmental challenge: climate change. Our effect on the environment, and in particular on climate change, is large and growing. … The problem and let me state […]
Posted by Ben on September 20, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/from-arnold-schwarzeneggers-california-to-ningxia-province-in-china/
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends…
Insofar as people are like hamsters, companionship makes our wounds heal faster. Another way of stating this is that stress prolongs the healing of wounds, but can be offset by the presumed joy of having friends (or, in the case of the hamsters, siblings) to comfort you. (Science Daily/Ohio State University: “Study: A Little Help […]
Posted by Ben on September 20, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/oh-i-get-by-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/
Chilling effects of anti-terrorism
EFF has an incredibly thorough list of internet-accessible information that’s been curtailed as a result of anti-terrorism measures: information removed by governments, by ISPs, by website owners; you name it, this list has it. Not the information itself, but brief summaries of the type of information and links to articles discussing its removal.
Posted by Ben on September 20, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/chilling-effects-of-anti-terrorism/
DOs and DON’Ts of photography, A to Z
My favorite is Z: Z Don’t: Zooming in You are not blowing anyone’s mind with your vivid closeup of the intricate textures of that tree bark. Your photo of the S from the stop sign is not poetic. Yes, the ant looks big because you zoomed in, but no, that’s not interesting. Incredibly bitter, tongue-in-cheek, […]
Posted by Ben on September 20, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/photo-donts/
Once Upon A Time In Mexico (***)
(2003) Robert Rodriguez – Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Johnny Depp, Mickey Rourke, Eva Mendes, Danny Trejo, Rubén Blades, Willem Dafoe, et al. Synopsis: The plot of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mexico’, while not out-and-out absent, is somewhat tenuous; think ‘Desperado II’ (Or ‘El Mariachi 3’, but who’s keeping track), throw in a violently eccentric […]
Posted by Ben on September 18, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/once-upon-a-time-in-mexico/
Very Happy People
(via Worldwatch Institute)
Posted by Ben on September 16, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/very-happy-people/
Hurrican Ecology
Hurricanes can wreak horrific structural damage and lead to loss of life, but you knew that already. What you might not be thinking about are the numerous benefits of hurricanes. No, they don’t revive your immune system or add years to your life (or your house). But they can clean out waterways, help re-build barrier […]
Posted by Ben on September 16, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/hurrican-ecology/
Haughty Cuisine
If you wanna eat at one of the Best Restaurants in the World (as determined by Restaurant Magazine), you’d better be prepared to shell out. The cheapest fare on the 10-best list rates at $165; the most expensive meal starts at $375. (via WPR: “50 Best Restaurants in the World 2004”; based on Restaurant Magazine […]
Posted by Ben on September 14, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/haughty-cuisine/