a few months ago, sacredmao found themselves mingling at an hour of happiness with a group of technically savvy proletariat.
after polishing off a delectable piece of fried cheese and vodka & soda, the mao was informed of a quiet, new development in the world of internet television.
joost
joost.com....to be exact.
as sacredmao has sworn off conventiontial television viewing, joost provides mao and comrades a perfect blend of pbs and youtube--curated for those wanting to move beyond the conventional boobtoob.
joost presents a new way of watching tv on the internet. with joost securely on your computer, one has all the things one loves about the talking box, including a high-quality full-screen picture, hundreds of full-length shows and easy channel-flipping.
and from an aesthetic point of view, comrades will be pleased to know that they need not further clutter their homes with a big-ol'clumsy tv tube....or a flat screen above the fireplace...
a path that mao has seen some hoi polloi take--which causes great pause.
without going much further--joost is available at this time by invite only--in beta form--if comrade would like to take a refreshing glass of joost for a test-run--post a comment on sacredmao.
mao will be pleased to send an invite --
quantities are limited--as is the case with all things good.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Powerfully Artful
After having polished off a delightful dinner alfresco with comrades at Joya the other night, sacredmao planned to retire in front of a friend's television to take in some media opium for the masses. What caught mao's eye was the promise of an ongoing series on art in its most emotional form--specifically, "The Power of Art" by esteemed SuperDon, Simon Schama.
It must be known, the sacredmao purchased this invigorating read a number of months ago with a Barnes&Noble family card.
Nonetheless, the opus has maintained a privileged spot on the sacredmao bookcase and has been shown with great pride to guests and comrades...and gloved-hands for the unwashed...of course...
The beauty of the cover in it's simplicity in one of mao's favorite colors, red, as well as the clean font can best be appreciated in the living realm...the reproductions are lush, visceral and CBE Schama writes of the power of the artists and their work with passion, intelligence, humor and empathy... that frankly.. is heartbreaking.
To find this book translated to a series, developed by the BBC and shown on public television--what more could mao ask for as a perfect bedtime story?
A few of the stellar artists in this literary accomplishment include Carravaggio, David, Rembrandt, Rothko and so much more. The artists and their masterpieces, as presented by Schama, stops time, fills a hole in one's soul and opens a room in the house of one's heart.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/powerofart/
Moreover, sacredmao had the pleasure of hearing and seeing Maestro Schama read and discuss "The Power of Art" to a captive audience at The Strand on Monday evening. It was recorded by FORA.TV and will soon become available for your viewing pleasure.
In the meantime, mao asks for you to consider further enlightenment to "The Power of Art" and The World of Simon Schama.
Best enjoyed over an icy mojito--
sm
It must be known, the sacredmao purchased this invigorating read a number of months ago with a Barnes&Noble family card.
Nonetheless, the opus has maintained a privileged spot on the sacredmao bookcase and has been shown with great pride to guests and comrades...and gloved-hands for the unwashed...of course...
The beauty of the cover in it's simplicity in one of mao's favorite colors, red, as well as the clean font can best be appreciated in the living realm...the reproductions are lush, visceral and CBE Schama writes of the power of the artists and their work with passion, intelligence, humor and empathy... that frankly.. is heartbreaking.
To find this book translated to a series, developed by the BBC and shown on public television--what more could mao ask for as a perfect bedtime story?
A few of the stellar artists in this literary accomplishment include Carravaggio, David, Rembrandt, Rothko and so much more. The artists and their masterpieces, as presented by Schama, stops time, fills a hole in one's soul and opens a room in the house of one's heart.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/powerofart/
Moreover, sacredmao had the pleasure of hearing and seeing Maestro Schama read and discuss "The Power of Art" to a captive audience at The Strand on Monday evening. It was recorded by FORA.TV and will soon become available for your viewing pleasure.
In the meantime, mao asks for you to consider further enlightenment to "The Power of Art" and The World of Simon Schama.
Best enjoyed over an icy mojito--
sm
Friday, July 13, 2007
Hot Phun
mao and comrades have been spending some lazy summer days in the sun here in NYC and beyond.
It has come to the attention of sacredmao that a culinary contest of sweet and spicy will be occurring in the Windy City very soon.
Smoke the Bone -- a "Rub-off" of sorts, will be held on Sunday 7/22 at Lemmings on Damen in muscular Chicago, Illinois.
http://www.lemmingstavern.com/
A most honorable comrade from afar won last year's competition, taking home the esteemed trophy of a welded piece of metal, formed into an illustrious side of baby back ribs.
Just makes mao's mouth begin to water.
We understand that the competitive nature of this event can ignite greater flames than the BBQ--so step on over there and develop some BBQ trash talk that only Mao and comrades can most admire....
We await further notice from our beach chairs on the shore--and hope to see you alongside...
It has come to the attention of sacredmao that a culinary contest of sweet and spicy will be occurring in the Windy City very soon.
Smoke the Bone -- a "Rub-off" of sorts, will be held on Sunday 7/22 at Lemmings on Damen in muscular Chicago, Illinois.
http://www.lemmingstavern.com/
A most honorable comrade from afar won last year's competition, taking home the esteemed trophy of a welded piece of metal, formed into an illustrious side of baby back ribs.
Just makes mao's mouth begin to water.
We understand that the competitive nature of this event can ignite greater flames than the BBQ--so step on over there and develop some BBQ trash talk that only Mao and comrades can most admire....
We await further notice from our beach chairs on the shore--and hope to see you alongside...
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