Fresh Links for You

• Another step towards iPhone world dominance comes in the form of a patent - Appletell
  Should this come to pass, this is a fascinating idea that could really have a big impact on customer experience.
• Curbed: Union Hall Fight Ends with Victory for Bar
  Union Hall wins!
• The new rules for buying a Mac - Macworld
  Very comprehensive approach to what to think about before buyinf a mac.
• A list of unconventional but useful tips for visitors to... (kottke.org)
  
• Take Google Reader To Your Desktop With ReadAIR | dailyApps
  Going to give this a spin. Looks nice though. Particularly for those that have a hard time with Google's UI.Might want to wait for keyboard shortcuts though.
• How It Does It: The RIAA Explains How It Catches Alleged Music Pirates - Chronicle.com
  
• Frozen Han in carbonite ice-mold - Boing Boing
  How cool are these?
• Gift from God? Alternate Side Parking Suspended Starting May 19 in Park Slope
  
• Gallery of Grand Theft Auto 4 / New York City comparison shots - Boing Boing Gadgets
  Pretty amazing.
• Now and then photos of people who have the same cars - Matteo Ferrari
  (Thanks, kottke)
• How to Geotag Your Photos | Gadget Lab from Wired.com
  This new Eye-Fi card sounds awfully appealing.
• The Real World: Brooklyn. For Real. | The New York Observer
  Wow. I wonder where they'll live. I may have to check it out. Ugh.
• Historic Blockbuster Store Re-Creates Movie Rental Process | Laughing Squid
  Hilarious (Thanks, Kevin)
• Schmap launches city guide web app for iPhone and iPod Touch - MobileCrunch
  Neat (free) city/travel guides for your iPhone and iPod Touch.
• TED | Talks | Joshua Klein: The amazing intelligence of crows (video)
  Amazing project and talk by ITP superstar alum, Josh Klein. Josh, why didn't I hand over my SubAlerts files to you when I had the chance?
  (tags: links tedtalks)
• Google brings Reader for iPhone closer to desktop version | Crave : The gadget blog
  At first I didn't love it. Now I'm coming around. The inline reading and starring is awesome.
• Costas Now: Bissinger Vs. Leitch
  Great clip I had heard a bunch about. Finally got to watch it. You should too. Its amazing how unbeleiveably out of touch people can be.
• X-Files - I want to believe Trailer
  Hmm... I am conflicted.
• Rumors: Apple working on iTunes controller for iPhone - TUAW
  This makes so much sense.
• Annals of Innovation: In the Air - The New Yorker
  Gladwell + Innovation. Yes please.
• Brownstoner: Will IKEA Be a Traffic Nightmare for Red Hook?
  Karen and I were just pondering this over the weekend.
• Eye-Fi's Wi-Fi answers 'Where was I?' | Crave : The gadget blog
  Neat. I wonder how goos Skyhook's data is for this and for how long this will be the best way to get your photos geocoded.
• Nau Closes Up Shop on PSFK
  Bummer.
• Ten 'What Ifs' About Hillary Clinton's Campaign -- New York Magazine
  
• I Watch Stuff - Look at All These New 'G.I. Joe' Characters!
  More characters!
• Why the Xbox 360 will win the console war | The Digital Home
  Good article on the console landscape.
• Isabella Rossellini Has Lost Her Shit
  WTF is going on here?
• First Impressions: Josh Brolin as 'W'
  
• New bar in Brooklyn - Pan B
  This place sounds awesome: "... this sports den boasts an 800-sq ft garden...an extensive pub-grub menu features a signature “inside-out” burger (a cheese-stuffed patty)... a Tuesday night Nintendo Wii bowling league should gear up in the coming weeks
• Why I made my Osama bin Laden film | Film | Guardian Unlimited
  Good post from the filmaker about why he made the film. (Thanks, Sara)
• Science Faction: Blindness
  Gabe just clued me into a movie I hadn't heard of but is now my list. Check it out.
• Best. Craig's List Post. Ever - FREEwilliamsburg
  If you like stomping model trains and fake Krab meat, this post is for you. (Thanks, Gabe)
• Sorry I Missed Your Party
  Blog of hilarious photos from other people's parties found on flickr. Via A Cup of Jo.
  (tags: links)
• It's finale time again! No, really. - TV Squad
  Here's a list of all the season finales coming up.
• Some perspective on gas prices - STANICK.COM
  I mean, you could be living in Bosnia!
• Amazing video of Robyn's Bum Like You.
  Probably more fun if you know the song but the look on people's faces towards the middle are priceless. For the unintiated, she's a delightful little pop artist from Sweden. Wikipedia that shi*t, yo. (Thanks, Lia!)
• Nice set of first impressions on GTAIV from culturedgamer.net
  
• Refaced Paper Currency, Adding a New Face To Money | Laughing Squid
  These are so awesome.
• Moleskine Notebooks: The Ultimate Guide (and how to rank your addiction) | Put Things Off
  Excellent post on why Moleskines are the object of so many people's affection.
• New HD Channels from Time Warner Cable are live
  Check out the complete list here.
• It's Official: Floating Pool Spending Summer in SoBro - Curbed
  On my list of things to check this out this summer.
• Submit Your Grand Theft Auto IV Easter Egg Finds | Game | Life from Wired.com
  Great list here.
• Happy Lager beer for classy, karaoke singing dogs - Trends in Japan
  I can't add anything to that title.
• Garden of Eatin’ (and Drinkin’) - Brooklyn Based
  Great list of Brooklyn outdoor drinking and eating spots.
• Why I love working with family people - (37signals)
  I think this post really captures the essence of "work smarter, not harder"
• Why is New York-style pizza so difficult to replicate in... (kottke.org)
  
• Netflix has "three additional partners" launching hardware this year - Engadget HD
  Come on, Xbox360!
• The Light Stuff - good piece on the Amazon Kindle
  (Thanks, Kip!)
• Lego dudes do a killer job unpacking a fresh iPod