Sunny visits SF!
One of the Great Paradoxes of Life
- guys: uh why do girls care so much about being skinny? it's so annoying
- guys: ew fat chicks
Meet Hazem. He created an IPhone/Android App called Vibe, which allows users to speak anonymously with people in their general area. Think: movie theaters, concerts, protests.
The user can control how far his/her voice is heard. You can choose to speak and listen anonymously to the people on your block, or expand your range to include everyone in your city. Hazem explains that the App was used by Zuccotti Park protestors who wanted to have private conversations about sensitive internal issues, such as theft and cleanliness.
I think his App brings up an interesting issue: does the wired world need more anonymity? It serves a useful purpose in repressive countries, but I think anonymity on the internet generally brings out the worst in people.
One of the reasons I value Facebook is that it forces people to “claim” their commentary. It seems to keep the discourse (relatively) more civil. Though there are some sensitive exceptions, I feel that generally, if you don’t feel comfortable “owning up” to your words, you probably shouldn’t be speaking them.
Try Vibe for yourself at http://zami.com/vp
Things I Want: Home Edition
Aquarium Sink by Italbrass.
(Source: swagsofresh.com)
Where was Jon Hamm during my adolescence?!
I got these Toms today!
I also got a new floppy beach hat the actually fits, unlike the hats at Target. I got a mani/pedi and sandwich at Larchmont. And I spent three hours at the dentist… boo, but good to have out of the way.
Now that I have spent too much money, I shall sleep and await a lovely dinner with my niece Becca. Tomorrow I shall drive to Mountain View! Who wants to ride share to the bay?
Must find.
A Common Name has been installing colorful geodes within the gaps of buildings in L.A.






