August, 2011

A documentary on bare-knuckle boxers that speak English but still need subtitles.

The synopsis:

Knuckle takes us inside their brutal, secretive and exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting lives. Chronicling a history of violent feuding between rival families, the story focuses on two brothers as they fight for their reputations and the honour of their family name.

Brutal, yet captivating and ultimately moving, this unforgettable documentary offers an exclusive insight into the world of Irish Travellers and the lengths they will go to protect their family.

Knuckle The Movie | Via

By Tim O’Brien | Via | Previously: O’Brien’s Bin Laden Cover

Jim Carrey’s weird video love letter to Emma Stone as it was meant to be presented. Bravo, internet.

Via | Also, thanks Jeremy.

“If you read only one story about Steve Jobs today (yeah, right) make it this one. Why? Because his story has already been written–over and over and over again…”

Still gives it 2 stars? Generous Abe.

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Completely real and not fake at all. No you shut up.

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If you’ve ever wanted to hear Fat Neil from Community curse, look no further.

Funny or Die

The 5 Creepiest Ways Animals Have Mastered Mind Control – [Cracked]

10 Unusual Restaurants Found Around the World – [Mental Floss]

The Men Who Fired Steve Jobs: Where Are They Now? – [The Daily Beast]

Warren Buffett To Invest $5 billion In Bank Of America – [Reuters]

Warren Buffett will invest $5 billion in Bank of America, stepping in to shore up the largest bank in the United States in the same way he helped prop up Goldman Sachs and General Electric during the financial crisis.

Bank of America shares rose 12.3 percent to $7.85, erasing some part of the stock’s August losses. The jump also makes the warrants for Bank of America shares that Buffett gets in the deal instantly profitable.

Understanding 9/11: A Television News Archive – [Internet Archive]

The 9/11 Television News Archive is a library of news coverage of the events of 9/11/2001 and their aftermath as presented by U.S. and international broadcasters. A resource for scholars, journalists, and the public, it presents one week of news broadcasts for study, research and analysis.

Television is our pre-eminent medium of information, entertainment and persuasion, but until now it has not been a medium of record. This Archive attempts to address this gap by making TV news coverage of this critical week in September 2001 available to those studying these events and their treatment in the media.

TrustoCorp brought their reality television series to benches around LA. Behind the bench, a Walk of Fame-style star for a long-time Hollywood staple.

More at Arrested Motion.

Steve Jobs has announced that he will resign from the position as CEO of Apple Inc. in a letter to the Board of Directors:

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve

The Board has announced that Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, will indeed become the company’s new CEO, while Jobs will serve as the new Chairman of the Board.

Via | Pic: Matt Yohe