While tennis fans are agog over Federer's between the leg return shot at this year's US Open, I'm reminded of then total underdog 17-year-old American Michael Chang's remarkable and gutsy win at the 1989 French Open championship match against Ivan Lendl, which included this now-famous underhand slice serve. Asian high five ya'll! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU2-jsRJRJE&fmt=18]
Hopefully I'll be able to grab more photos later, but I had a fantastic 24 hours in Chicago last weekend for an old college buddy's wedding. Congratulations Mike!
This is a snapshot towards the end of the night on the dance floor of me and some of my closest friends from college. These guys had starring roles in the play, "The College Experience" that was my four years at Brown. Some appeared on stage early in the first act, such as day one of orientation week, while others arrived later, however I'm equally grateful to them all for their friendship then and now. Seeing them all together last weekend, I felt a sense of overwhelming pride and happiness for them and their tremendous level of personal and career achievement they've all attained, while still remaining true to that brotherly spirit which brought us all together on college hill. I truly feel honored and blessed to be included in their company.
Spotted this bicycle rack of tires in the Lower East Side today.
"A History of Violence" screenwriter Josh Olson explains in The Village Voice why he "will not read your fucking script."
ESPN's 23 most memorable moments from Michael Jordan's spectacular career. I have a lot of fond memories of watching Jordan and the Bulls--it was never just the Bulls; the team was secondary to Air Jordan--with my dad on lazy weekends.
Your moment of zen provided by Jeff Koons' "Bowl with Eggs" and photographed by Frank Gehry’s in-house photographer, Joshua White.
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Joe Sabia tells Boing Boing that he drove thousands of miles from England to Mongolia where along the way he filmed dozens of Kazakhstan locals to create this tribute video to Tupac. RIP homie. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kdcbaiv2y4&fmt=18]
Michael Jackson's iconic white glove was recently auctioned for $49,000 and will go on display at Vegas' Hard Rock Cafe. You guys keep it classy.
Apparently there's a certain dog show circuit where people bring their poodles and transform them into different animals. Photographer Ren Netherland travels to these shows and captured these poor dogs with his lens. Doggone it, something about this just ain't right.
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While I still have a few hours left on this history day, here are some facts about today.
Lynda also tweeted, or rather LyndaSays:
Talented photographer Andrew DiSalvo reminded me that my last name has 9 letters.
Slam dunk sensation Guy Dupuy nails this nasty (possibly never before done) dunk, "an off-the-bounce, over someone standing, between the legs dunk." [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK3_0YWYRUM&fmt=18]
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This is probably a HUGE shocker to most of you, but those yogis showing off their expert level enlightenment and oneness by levitating real casual like off the ground are faking it. Yes, it's one big fake out. Spoiler: This video shows you how it's done.
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Artist Mike Geno made this valentine bacon. Prints available here.
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Yes Virginia, these are actual patches from NASA missions. Due to licensing problems, the production of the Colbert patch was cut short thus making it a collector's item.
