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Saturday 8 November 2014
Desus vs. Mero
"'Damn, it’s like Africa hot,' remarked Desus Nice as he surveyed the half-block vacant concrete expanse at 50 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg before a performance this past September.
'Fuckin’ slavery degrees out here, fam,' added the Kid Mero, the other half of Desus vs. Mero, the Complex Magazine web video-series and podcast where the two Bronx lifers toss off their takes on each week’s news, pop culture, and gossip. After building — and toying with — their measure of internet microcelebrity, the two were finally having their IRL coming-out party: They were in Williamsburg to host the Fool’s Gold record label’s all-day rap concert, cutting up between sets by hip-hop stars like DJ A-Trak and the rapper French Montana. The podcast and video series began last year, after the two developed their own independent, impressive Twitter followings. (A shade under 25,000 for Mero; a shade over 50,000 for Desus.) Wickedly funny, wildly offensive, and unabashedly New York–obsessed, the series has a cult audience that ranges beyond Complex’s typical rap-nerd readers."
Friday 7 November 2014
Smart TVs
It also has a built-in camera — with facial recognition. The purpose is to provide “gesture control” for the TV and enable you to log in to a personalized account using your face. On the upside, the images are saved on the TV instead of uploaded to a corporate server. On the downside, the Internet connection makes the whole TV vulnerable to hackers who have demonstrated the ability to take complete control of the machine."
Thursday 6 November 2014
Wednesday 5 November 2014
Perfume Genius - All Along
"But as my lord knows far better than I do, no one falls in love by deliberate choice, but by virtue of instinct and desire, against whose rule I fought my battle but, my strength failing, I loved you, I love you, I shall always love you."
The Decameron: Day Ten, Story Seven
Tuesday 4 November 2014
Monday 3 November 2014
Death of Wolverine #3
Although the last issue of this limited series was stupid beyond all comprehension, the issues leading up to that finale were very strong. There was just the right amount of Wolverine as 'best at what he does' mixed with guest stars and favourite villains to make tuning into a pointless event comic worthwhile. Art was aces too.
One of the more interesting parts of the series was writer Charles Soule's use of captions. Readers were able to enter into Logan's consciousness without needing all of that Claremont-esque "hurts like flamin' hell, but I can't quit when Jeanie needs me" monologue. Instead we get the simple impressions of a man with enhanced senses. "Scent of plum blossoms." "Wind kisses rustling petals." At the same time as we see into Logan, we gain a stronger sense of his environment. Words and pictures suddenly work in unison with one another to create a moving picture within the imagination.
Death of Wolverine #3, October 2014 (Marvel Comics)
Antisemitism in the Ancient Mediterranean?
A series of short presentations delivered at Yale's Whitney Humanities Center regarding early Christianity and Anti-Judaism. Featuring Benjamin Dunning, Jorg Frey, Dale B. Martin, and Hindy Najman.
Sunday 2 November 2014
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