Archive for July, 2008
Old Timey pt. 2
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Darrin Is 24 Now
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Man of Many Trades
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Link: Screw Rick Ross
Link 2: Rick Ross’s Jail Time
It seems my man Ricky Ross has had his turn in all sorts of different professions. Known to most of the world with his current career as a chart topping hip hop artist; lyrics from said song stylings hint not so subtly (”I made a couple million dollars last year dealin’ weight“) at his other former profession, which is that of a cocaine dealer. Eh, it’s possible.
But there’s two other occupations The Boss has held down.
The one mentioned in the above linked articles, which show pretty damning evidence of Ross’ work as a correctional officer; an unfortunate hit to his street cred, especially as he continues to deny any and all of the uncovered documents’ validity.
The second, porn. Specifically, he worked as security for a pornographic production company, which even resulted in a few on-screen cameos. I don’t have any articles to prove this, but you’ll just have to trust me.
Messengers vs. Internets
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008Link: Internet Endangers Big-City Tradition: The Bike Messenger
I gotta say, I’m surprised the profession has lasted as long as it has, and that it is still as relevant as it is, even with the decline in business mentioned in the article. And that’s coming from an optimist who’s been obsessed with the profession since I saw Quicksilver as a youngster. Fortunately, at least for those elite few still employed and not just dressing/accessorizing the part, there will always be items that you can’t fit in an email. At least not any time soon. (See Holodeck)
CMYK goes Green
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008Link: Tryckcykeln: 4 Color Printing by 4 Colored Bicycles
Leave it to those awesome Swedes to take two of my favorite things, bicycles and colors, and just mash them together into a beautiful piece of functional art/design. Yes, it is a CMYK printer powered by four CMYK colored bicycles. That’s just neat.
