These words do not have direct equivalents in English. Some of them would definitely be useful for us English-speakers, what do you think? 1. Waldeinsamkeit (German): the feeling of being alone in the woods 2. Ilunga (Tshiluba, Congo): a person … Continue reading →

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As expected, Google’s footprint in China was not large enough to compel social change

Posted on March 26, 2010 by skealoha86

“It’s only Google’s loss,” one Web user said. “Sooner or later there will be someone stronger than Google. And Google is dead because it is not involved in politics.” Another Chinese Internet user who declined to be identified for this … Continue reading →

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What Californian’s Have to Say About Legalizing Marijuana

Posted on March 26, 2010 by skealoha86

“It’s no worse than alcohol,” said Ms. Kutilek, 30, an administrator at Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco. “Drunk people get really belligerent. I don’t know anybody who gets belligerent on marijuana. They just get chill.” via nytimes.com God Bless … Continue reading →

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Bill Murray bartends at SXSW by pouring everyone tequila, regardless of their order. http://www.reddit.com/tb/bi4cu

Posted on March 25, 2010 by skealoha86

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Content-Aware Fill: New Photoshop Feature. Holy Crap.

Posted on March 25, 2010 by skealoha86

via youtube.com This is intense… I don’t know if the world is ready for something like this.

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