CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-06-19 14:24:29 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)

Amazing Twitter metadata maps: http://trib.al/pyJ20yq

Twitter's full data stream--their “firehose”--is full of metadata which discloses personal, geographic, and technological information on Twitter's tens of millions of users. Gnip, one of the best known Twitter firehose resellers, just turned a raw sample of metadata from 280 million tweets into an amazing example of data visualization. 

#maps   #design   #travel   #tech   #twitter   #metadata   #nyc  

2013-06-19 01:54:33 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Love these  Hipster DC Girls by +Elizabeth Beals!

/via +Aaron Wood  #comics   #illustration   #hipster   

2013-06-19 01:56:11 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 29 +1s)

Love these  Hipster DC Girls by +Elizabeth Beals! Check out more of her work here:

http://elizabethbeals.deviantart.com/

Or buy prints of these for $15 each:

http://society6.com/ElizabethBealsPrints?promo=9ccbb3

/via +Aaron Wood  #comics   #illustration   #hipster   

2013-06-19 01:06:28 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

This could be big.

To Be provides a space and a set of tools to compose with all the senses of the internet, in a setting as private or open as you want. Where creators and dreamers can make things together for themselves, for others, for everyone.

Open a field, drop in images, add songs, paint something, invite a friend or two, find new meaning and make it yours.

http://tobe.us/

/via +John Borthwick  #design   #art   #nycstartup   #tobeus  
video source: https://vimeo.com/67344412

2013-06-19 00:05:22 (9 comments, 51 reshares, 66 +1s)

Another awesome Kickstarter project — The Question Block Lamp

The videogame inspired, interactive lamp for your inner geek, gamer and child.

http://kck.st/17jKhCf

/cc +Jonathan Terleski via +Gregor Hochmuth  #gifts  

2013-06-18 21:41:04 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 36 +1s)

2013-06-18 19:50:43 (23 comments, 4 reshares, 18 +1s)

#nowlistening  to Kanye West's new Yeezus. What's your verdict?

+Rdio: http://rd.io/x/QFiRPmz7lw/
+Spotify:http://open.spotify.com/album/7D2NdGvBHIavgLhmcwhluK 
+Amazon.com: http://goo.gl/ow0s0
+Google Play: http://goo.gl/LIFf9
+iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yeezus/id662392801

#kanyewest   #yeezus   #musiceveryday   #newmusic  

2013-06-18 19:38:15 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 15 +1s)

Feast your eyes on dozens of screenshots plucked from the Destiny gameplay reveal unveiled last week at E3.

2013-06-18 17:39:45 (10 comments, 9 reshares, 25 +1s)

Checked out the new +GitHub?

Today we’re proud to announce a redesigned repository experience focused on your content, built for everyday use.

https://github.com/blog/1529-repository-next 

#coding   #development   #redesigns  

2013-06-18 00:00:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Check out what went down at the +20 UX Workshop with +Google & +Semi-Permanent recently in Sydney! 

2013-06-17 23:54:13 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)

Out last week, but Boysetsfire's new album While a nation sleeps... is great.

+Rdio: http://rd.io/x/QFiRPm3nIw/
+Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/5UfTTRWciEin5g1AWlFe3G
+Amazon.com: http://j.mp/while-a-nation-sleeps
+Google Play: http://goo.gl/ES5Db 
+iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/while-a-nation-sleeps.../id649615330 

http://boysetsfire.org

#musicmonday   #punkrock  

2013-06-17 16:58:16 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 14 +1s)

San Francisco is Businessweek's #1 city in America!

/via +Ben Parr 

2013-06-17 15:41:45 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 7 +1s)

A chronological collection of every single from +Nine Inch Nails's entire career, including the new single, "Came Back Haunted." That's 27 tracks. Welcome to #MusicMonday.

2013-06-17 15:37:43 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 19 +1s)

"I’d reached rock bottom. I was burned out. Fried. Done. Toast. I was aware that my daily routine and lifestyle were unsustainable. 

I considered fleeing to a remote island for a few weeks, but I realized I wasn’t craving physical escape. I didn’t actually want to be alone. I just wanted to be mentally free of obligations, most of which asserted themselves in some digital fashion. I decided that my digital detox would start at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012, and last through Monday, January 7, 2013. Twenty-five days seemed appropriate for the depth of cleansing I desired."

Baratunde Thurston, once the world's most connected man, went offline for 25 days. Here's what he learned: http://trib.al/RWCAe68 

#unplug   #digital   #detox   #technology   #celebs   #internet  #social media #email   #computer  

2013-06-16 19:30:56 (4 comments, 5 reshares, 14 +1s)

+Rick Bakas just turned me on to SOMM —a documentary on what it takes to become a Master Sommelier that's due out June 21. Sounds intense!

SOMM takes the viewer on a humorous, emotional and illuminating look into a mysterious world—the Court of Master Sommeliers and the massively intimidating Master Sommelier Exam. The Court of Master Sommeliers is one of the world's most prestigious, secretive, and exclusive organizations. Since its inception almost 40 years ago, less than 200 candidates have reached the exalted Master level. The exam covers literally every nuance of the world of wine, spirits and cigars. Those who have passed have put at risk their personal lives, their well-being, and often their sanity to pull it off. Shrouded in secrecy, access to the Court Of Master Sommeliers has always been strictly regulated, and cameras have never been allowed anywhere near the exam,unti... more »

2013-06-15 23:28:14 (7 comments, 23 reshares, 80 +1s)

Once again, +Teehan+Lax wasted no time in producing a free PSD of iOS 7 assets and UI components. Very nicely done!

http://www.teehanlax.com/tools/ios7/


#mobiledesign   #ios7   #teehanlax   #gui   #psd   #retina  

2013-06-15 08:34:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Happy #NationalBourbonDay!


Photo source: http://flic.kr/p/aLqsJF
Credit +Sean Molin Photography 

2013-06-15 08:26:14 (8 comments, 20 reshares, 57 +1s)

The latest from us at Google X: Loon.

google.com/loon

2013-06-15 01:55:16 (6 comments, 10 reshares, 52 +1s)

Happy #NationalBourbonDay!


Photo source: http://flic.kr/p/aLqsJF
Credit +Sean Molin Photography 

2013-06-14 01:11:50 (8 comments, 9 reshares, 89 +1s)

Thank goodness! The Super Court ruled today that our genes can't be patented!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-rules-human-genes-may-not-be-patented/2013/06/13/9e5c55d2-d43d-11e2-a73e-826d299ff459_story.html

#patents   #genetics   #intellectualproperty   #humangenome  

2013-06-14 00:04:17 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 39 +1s)

Notifications that sync across devices, and a new Android app

Starting today, Google+ notifications are much easier to use across mobile and desktop. In particular:

- When you read a notification on one device, we'll mark it as read on your other devices
- Likewise: dismissing a notification (with a swipe or a click) does so everywhere, so you can say goodbye to annoying repeats

We've also updated the look and feel of Google+ notifications, including:

- A new bell icon (in the Google Bar, and in the mobile apps) that lets you know if anything's waiting for you
- An updated notifications tray that separates unread from previously-read items

We're rolling out these notifications improvements gradually — first on Android and the web, then on iOS. In the meantime, we're also releasing a new Android app thati... more »

2013-06-14 00:02:08 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Pomegranate Martini
2 oz Citrus Vodka
2 oz unflavored Vodka
2 oz Orange Curacao
4 oz Finest Call Pomegranate Syrup
Shake with ice and strain into glass (we have big martini glasses)
The syrup is very tart...you can also use pomegranate juice. 
#thirstythursday  

2013-06-14 00:01:43 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 26 +1s)

Sunset sur la plage du pourrousset à Agay ( Var / France )

FLICKR :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yannick_lefevre-photography/9035575605/

2013-06-14 00:00:13 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

#Superman takes flight. Are you ready?! #manofsteel   #midnight  

Buy tickets now: http://bit.ly/119i9Oy

2013-06-13 20:44:18 (12 comments, 20 reshares, 65 +1s)

+foursquare's Time Machine gives someone like me — who's used the service since before it debuted in 2009 (yes, I used Dodgeball before it was acquired by Google!) a visually rich trip down memory lane. The stats at the end are pretty to see as well!

http://blog.foursquare.com/2013/06/13/say-hello-to-the-foursquare-time-machine/

Try it yourself:

https://foursquare.com/timemachine

N.B. Evidence for how I maintain the mayorship at +Mission: Comics & Art. :)

/cc +Dennis Crowley 

2013-06-13 20:26:26 (16 comments, 3 reshares, 12 +1s)

+Myspace lives again!

http://myspace.com

2013-06-13 17:00:17 (6 comments, 8 reshares, 19 +1s)

History of the #Hashtag

2013-06-13 01:50:46 (16 comments, 26 reshares, 51 +1s)

You think 300: Rise of an Empire will meet (or exceed) your expectations? Regardless, we'll be waiting until next March for its release!

#300movie  

2013-06-13 01:48:37 (3 comments, 9 reshares, 33 +1s)

Even if you’re a fan of animated gifs—say you were the first to email your friends the slow loris very slowly eating a rice ball (goo.gl/KDDX1)—you may not know that the origins of animation go as far back as 1879 and Eadweard Muybridge’s “zoopraxiscope” (see our doodle homage to Muybridge: goo.gl/PGQW3). Gifs have been around since 1987 and have become the de facto standard for short animations on the web, from pony glitter text (goo.gl/iZoEZ) to grumpy cat memes (goo.gl/bC9um).

Starting today, there’s an easier way to unearth those gems: when you do an image search, click on “Search tools” below the search box, then select “Animated” under the “Any type” dropdown box.

We’ve also added a second handy filter: if you’re after the perfect picture of Easter basket clipart (goo.gl/XutAa) but must have one with a transparent background, simply select“Transparent” under the “Any ... more »

2013-06-13 00:16:01 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

Pretty good list from the NPR music team on 2013 so far.
http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189336285/npr-musics-25-favorite-albums-of-the-year-so-far

I'd include:
1. Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic
2. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
3. Kurt Vile - Walkin On a Pretty Daze
4. Mikal Cronin - MCII
5. Deer Hunter - Monomania

Thoughts? 

2013-06-12 18:56:24 (9 comments, 4 reshares, 28 +1s)

And then it happened... Facebook added +hashtags! 

http://newsroom.fb.com/News/633/Public-Conversations-on-Facebook

#hashtagsOnFacebook   #NBAFinals   #achievementunlocked  

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2013-06-12 18:56:14 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 19 +1s)

+Chris Messina  this is all I could think of... 

2013-06-12 16:42:27 (5 comments, 8 reshares, 10 +1s)

Daniel Dennett on respecting your opponent by framing their argument better than they do:

The best antidote I know for this tendency to caricature one's opponent is a list of rules promulgated many years ago by social psychologist and game theorist Anatol Rapoport.

How to compose a successful critical commentary:

1. Attempt to re-express your target's position so clearly, vividly and fairly that your target says: "Thanks, I wish I'd thought of putting it that way."

2. List any points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread agreement).

3. Mention anything you have learned from your target.

4. Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or criticism.

— Daniel Dennett in Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking available on +Amazon.comª: more »

2013-06-12 16:30:02 (5 comments, 14 reshares, 36 +1s)

THIS.
IS.
ANTICIPATION!!!!

The teaser trailer drops today at 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET!

http://www.300themovie.com

Who knows if it'll be as good or groundbreaking as the first, but I'm looking forward to a refresh of the 300 memes.

#300themovie  

2013-06-12 06:59:24 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 16 +1s)

An open letter from +David Drummond to the US Department of Justice and the FBI:

Assertions in the press that our compliance with these requests gives the U.S. government unfettered access to our users’ data are simply untrue. However, government nondisclosure obligations regarding the number of FISA national security requests that Google receives, as well as the number of accounts covered by those requests, fuel that speculation.

We therefore ask you to help make it possible for Google to publish in our Transparency Report aggregate numbers of national security requests, including FISA disclosures—in terms of both the number we receive and their scope. Google’s numbers would clearly show that our compliance with these requests falls far short of the claims being made. Google has nothing to hide.

2013-06-12 05:46:01 (10 comments, 30 reshares, 99 +1s)

A classic entry from Jony Ive Designs Things, or Redesigns Everything.

http://jonyiveredesignsthings.tumblr.com

#io7   #lsd  

2013-06-12 05:43:29 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)

First it was +Sold. — now I've discovered Box.es: Boxes is a tool to help you make the most of the stuff you own by organizing and keeping track of all the stuff you love in one place.

And of course you can use Boxes to sell your stuff.

https://box.es/

#apps   #craigslist2point0  

2013-06-12 00:43:00 (8 comments, 7 reshares, 11 +1s)

Almost at 40K views on the launch video. Woot woot!

2013-06-11 20:27:11 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Check out this project by +Marcus Wang — on Kickstarter. Kind of a neat replacement for your typical jigger.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/491187878/rejigger-home-cocktail-revolution

http://homecocktailrevolution.com/

/via +Chipper Nicodemus  #rejigger  

2013-06-11 15:37:56 (12 comments, 14 reshares, 42 +1s)

Sales for George Orwell's 1984 are up nearly 400% on +Amazon.com's Movers & Shakers list.

http://j.mp/amz-movers-and-shakers


/via +Quartz  #snowden   #prism   #prismgate   #surveillance  

2013-06-11 05:47:58 (9 comments, 20 reshares, 40 +1s)

So now you know more about how those #iOS7  icons were designed!

#WWDC  

2013-06-10 22:54:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

New Cocktail Books Reviewed  http://www.drinkspirits.com/books/cocktail-books-reviewed/

Great cocktail books are an important part of making great cocktails. We review several new cocktail books including books from Tony Abu-Ganium, +Frederic Yarm and +Tim Federle.

#cocktails   #cocktailbooks   #review  

2013-06-10 22:53:44 (54 comments, 20 reshares, 46 +1s)

Well done video on product design from Apple. What's your take on the #WWDC  announcements today? Do you feel they live up to the message in this video? (Acknowledging that it's hard to judge without having played with the real thing.)

http://www.apple.com/designed-by-apple/

/via +Jay Runquist  #ios7   #design   

2013-06-10 22:17:28 (26 comments, 28 reshares, 193 +1s)

Exciting release for #MusicMonday  — the soundtrack for +Man of Steel by +Hans Zimmer, in theaters this Friday! If you liked his work on The Dark Knight Rises and Inception, you'll most likely enjoy this.

+Rdio
http://rd.io/x/QFiRPm-LhA/

+Spotify
http://open.spotify.com/album/2U9on5I3tFaZCFT9DKMPbV

+iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/man-steel-original-motion/id642515245 

#score   #soundtrack   #manofsteel  

2013-06-10 16:04:28 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 12 +1s)

Lightroom 5 is now available as a standalone license and as a free update for Creative Cloud members! We've added must-have features like Smart Previews, Radial Filter, and the Advanced Healing Brush. If you're a Lightroom 4 perpetual license owner, upgrade to Lightroom 5 for only $79!

Read about what's new: http://adobe.ly/18SFEyP.

Download Lightroom 5 here: http://adobe.ly/12dMfB3.

#Lightroom   #Lightroom5  #Lr5 #Photography

2013-06-10 15:56:58 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

My buddies at +tonx (the brilliant #coffee subscription company) recently relaunched their website and brand — and now in time for Father's Day, they're offering a free Aeropress (my preferred brew-tool!) for new standard subscriptions.

Here's a personal referral link to get you started:

https://tonx.org/c77b1bc3


P.S. I'm also an investor and advisor to +tonx, but I started out as a customer and fan.

2013-06-09 19:58:58 (108 comments, 255 reshares, 406 +1s)

Edward Snowden, the source behind the +The Guardian's NSA files, talks to Glenn Greenwald about his motives for the biggest intelligence leak in a generation.

Feature:
http://m.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/09/edward-snowden-nsa-whistleblower-surveillance

More:
http://m.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/09/nsa-whistleblower-edward-snowden-why

Video source:
http://m.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/09/edward-snowden-nsa-whistleblower-surveillance

#nsa   #security   #surveillance   #bigbrother   #prismgate   #prism   #edwardsnowden   

2013-06-07 20:43:38 (11 comments, 3 reshares, 30 +1s)

Dear Google users—

You may be aware of press reports alleging that Internet companies have joined a secret U.S. government program called PRISM to give the National Security Agency direct access to our servers. As Google’s CEO and Chief Legal Officer, we wanted you to have the facts.

First, we have not joined any program that would give the U.S. government—or any other government—direct access to our servers. Indeed, the U.S. government does not have direct access or a “back door” to the information stored in our data centers. We had not heard of a program called PRISM until yesterday.

Second, we provide user data to governments only in accordance with the law. Our legal team reviews each and every request, and frequently pushes back when requests are overly broad or don’t follow the correct process. Press reports that suggest that Google is providingopen-ended ac... more »

2013-06-07 18:38:32 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 4 +1s)

We've always been big fans of +Upworthy, so we couldn't be more honored that they've considered us worthy of being upped. 

http://www.upworthy.com/why-you-should-stop-instagramming-your-food-and-start-instagramming-its-packaging-2?g=4

2013-06-07 18:12:09 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

An AT-AT bar made of high density plywood, mahogany veneer, solid brass trim, and glass. Because of course this should exist!

http://www.colinrhino.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-emperors-cabinet_7149.html

/via +Laughing Squid via +Nate Koechley  #mixology   #drinking   #starwars