December, 2011

After releasing pieces of it over the weeks leading up to the album release, The Roots have released their short film to accompany their new album, undun, in its entirety.

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In what should come as a surprise to no one, TIME Magazine has named “The Protester” as its Person of the Year.

No one could have known that when a Tunisian fruit vendor set himself on fire in a public square, it would incite protests that would topple dictators and start a global wave of dissent. In 2011, protesters didn’t just voice their complaints;they changed the world.

The cover art was done by Shepard Fairey.

TIME | Via | Related: 10 Times TIME’s Person of the Year Wasn’t Really a Person.

The title track from Asher’s upcoming mixtape. If you have good headphones or speakers you might want to get them involved.

Produced by Blended Babies. Pabst & Jazz hits iTunes next Tuesday.

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Spotted in Paris.

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While the timing wasn’t perfect, Ashton Altieri pretty much says what every man has always wanted to say to any woman with big hooters.

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Every day, bros are abandoned by their former best friends who now have girlfriends. You can help.

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Mike Hoppe and some CHoE crew members use Freebords (skateboards designed to simulate snowboarding) in the south of France.

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A handy flowchart.

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Jimmy Kimmel invites parents to let their kids open one shitty present early in his latest YouTube Challenge.

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5 Ridiculous Sex Myths From History (You Probably Believe) – [Cracked]

The 25 Most Beautiful College Libraries in the World – [Flavorwire]

Pitchfork’s Top 100 Tracks of 2011 – [Pitchfork]

Understanding Carrier IQ: The Most Detailed Explanation So Far – [Mashable]

The controversy over Carrier IQ, a diagnostic program installed on millions of mobile phones all over the world, continues to heat up, especially after a class action lawsuit targeted the company together with several mobile manufacturers and carriers.

Although it already offered several explanations of what it does, Carrier IQ now decided to publish another document, with the most detailed analysis of the software and its impact on its users yet.

Vince Mancini’s Summary Of The New G.I. Joe Trailer > The New G.I. Joe Trailer – [FilmDrunk]

After the jump, I’ve got the trailer for GI Joe 2: Retaliation, starring The Rock and Channing Tatum, the hardest mumbling wigger in show business. If that weren’t enough, it also stars Bruce Willis and a chick who kind of looks like Michelle Rodriguez! The gang’s all here! Except for director Stephen Sommers! He was replaced on this installment by Jon M. Chu, director of Step Ups 2 Tha Streets and 3D, as well as Justin Bieber Never Say Never, which makes it likely this sequel will be even more danceable than the original! Let’s C-Walk to ground zero!

News From 2011, In Legos (Photos) – [Guardian]

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