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TOPIC: The thoughts we think. And think. And think. This week, Dan and Merlin talk about anxiety, compulsive thoughts, and how to at least crack an air hole in a big problem. Way of the future. Links for this episode:[SPONSOR] Build a Website - Squarespace[SPONSOR] Stock Photos, Royalty-Free Images and Vectors - ShutterstockThe Rook: A Novel: Daniel O'Malley: 9780316098809: Amazon.com: BooksIMAGE EXPO 2014Thursday January 9th at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts San Francisco, CA Surviving Anxiety - Scott Stossel - The AtlanticI've tried therapy, drugs, and booze. Here’s how I came to terms with the nation's most common mental illness. Interview: Scott Stossel, Author Of 'My Age Of Anxiety' : NPRStossel's own fears include turophobia, a fear of cheese Five hindrances - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIn the Buddhist tradition, the five hindrances (Sanskrit: pañca niv?ra?a [AUDIO] Andrea Fella: Anxiety Worry and Fear[VIDEO] "The Office (UK)" - Keith - "Fanny means your arse. Not your minge."Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs: Steve Hagen: 9780060730574: Amazon.com: BooksBuddhism is Not What You Think is a clear, direct, and engaging guide to the most essential elements of spiritual inquiry: attention, intention, honesty with oneself, compassion, and the desire to awaken. A renowned Zen teacher, Steve Hagen offers a valuable hands-on guidebook in which examples from everyday life are presented alongside stories from Buddhist teachers past and present to banish misconceptions and inspire the newcomer and the knowledgeable practitioner alike. Buddhism is Not What You Think—it is both more…and less. Buddhism Plain and Simple: Steve Hagen: 9780767903325: Amazon.com: Books"Buddhism Plain and Simple" offers a clear, straightforward treatise on Buddhism in general and on awareness in particular. Steve Hagan presents the Buddha's uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by religious ritual. [VIDEO] Ronco Mister Microphone Commercial (1981)The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play: Neil Fiore: 9781585425525: Amazon.com: BooksThe Triumph of New-Age Medicine – Marco.orgIntroducing LayoutEngine 2 — The Official Squarespace BlogWhat's new with the LayoutEngine? | 6 Squarespace Customer CareHot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing (Live 1976) - YouTubeMy Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind: Scott Stossel: 9780307269874: Amazon.com: BooksAs recently as thirty-five years ago, anxiety did not exist as a diagnostic category. Today, it is the most common form of officially classified mental illness. Scott Stossel gracefully guides us across the terrain of an affliction that is pervasive yet too often misunderstood. This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "FEAR") Shutterstock (25% off everything with discount code "BACKTOWORK114")

TOPIC: Consistency, Change, and Counting-Down This week, Dan and Merlin return to the evergreen topic of new year's resolutions. Remember: in the main, you are what you've already done a lot. Links for this episode:[SPONSOR] SquarespaceSquarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, e-commerce, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7 support - all included. 5by5 | Back to Work #47: Utter Failure & Hotel SteakTOPIC: Resolving to skip the New Year's resolutions.In the last episode of 2011, Merlin and Dan talk about fresh starts and modest changes rather than rehearsing for sucking. You don't need a calendar to tell you to change. Whether you want to give up nail biting, onanism, or drinking a gallon of vodka a day, you need a plan and a tolerance for failure. Plus, a little care never hurts.How to do it? Keep it small, keep it time-limited, keep it action-oriented.Happy New Year, jackals. We love you. Amazon.com: LEGO Creator 31013 Red Thunder: Toys & GamesAmazon.com : LEGO Small Storage Head : Toy Interlocking Building Sets : Toys & GamesRevell - The Authentic Model-Building Experience since 1945Since 1945, Revell has been the leader in plastic model kits. Our designers are passionate about scale model authenticity and model building. Choose from our huge selection of accurately detailed cars, trucks, ships, aircraft, spacecraft plus much more and say "I Made That!" Amazon.com: Lego Sort and Store: Toys & GamesAmazon.com : LEGO Friends Downtown Bakery : Toy Interlocking Building Sets : Toys & Games5by5 | The Talk Show #72: H.R. FluffypuffThis week, John Gruber and Dan Benjamin wonder about girl hobbits, updating HR FluffyPuff to Ice Cream Sandwich, transforming tablets, RIM and Baghdad Bob, all the Kindle Fires under Christmas Trees, John's driving record, and John makes someone a millionaire with whiteout diamonds. Interview: Scott Stossel, Author Of 'My Age Of Anxiety' : NPRThis week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Squarespace (10% off everything with discount code "grocerylist")

TOPIC: Christmas and Control This week, Dan and Merlin meander through holiday matters, including the Winter Warlock-like impotence of having your electric meter blow up on Christmas Eve Eve. Links for this episode:The 'Homeland' Finale, Reviewed : The New YorkerWhen John le Carr? concocted such maneuvers, we saw the characters? machinations but didn?t understand their intent. ?Homeland,? by contrast, just did it all off-screen, and I can?t be the only viewer who felt misled, as opposed to misdirected, when it all was revealed. The Incomparable #173: Santa-Based Christmas'Tis the season for holiday music! Unfortunately, while we unabashedly love the holidays, only some holiday music strikes our fancy. Join us as we talk about what makes a good holiday song and then stick around (if you dare) as we complain about some of the worst the season has to offer. Happy holidays, folks! Gaslighting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFrankfurt School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMeanwhile, many of these theorists believed that traditional Marxist theory could not adequately explain the turbulent and unexpected development of capitalist societies in the twentieth century. Critical of both capitalism and Soviet socialism, their writings pointed to the possibility of an alternative path to social development. The Christmas Shoes (song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by Shutterstock (25% off everything with discount code "BACKTOWORK1213")

TOPIC: Enough. This week, Dan and Merlin meander around the meaning of, "enough," pondering the deep existential pit we dig for ourselves and maybe how to get out of it. Merry Christmas. Get your head out of your ass. Links for this episode:Even An 85 MPH Highway Can't Fix Austin's Traffic Tangle : NPRAustin is the largest city in America with only one interstate running through it. Just six lanes wide through downtown, Interstate 35 backs up for miles regularly. The Postal Service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Postal Service was an American electronic musical supergroup composed of vocalist Ben Gibbard (of Death Cab for Cutie), producer Jimmy Tamborello (of Dntel and Headset) with Jenny Lewis (of Rilo Kiley) on background vocals/keyboards & samplers live. For the band's reunion tour in 2013, Laura Burhenn (of the Mynabirds) joined the lineup throughout the tour to provide additional vocals and instruments, with Jen Wood filling in for a few shows. Operator assistance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA person-to-person call is an operator-assisted call in which the calling party wants to speak to a specific party and not simply to anyone who answers. The caller is not charged for the call unless the requested party can be reached. This method was popular when telephone calls were relatively expensive. F.D.A. to Require Proof That Antibacterial Soaps Are Safe - NYTimes.comThe Food and Drug Administration announced on Monday that it was requiring manufacturers of antibacterial soaps to demonstrate that their products are safe for long-term use or reformulate them. Should We Toss Our Vitamin Pills? - NYTimes.comOne in two adults takes a daily vitamin pill, and Americans spend tens of billions of dollars each year on supplements. Now, a small coterie of physicians writing in a leading medical journal has offered this blunt advice: “Stop wasting money.” Twitter / hotdogsladies: Appropriatism'It's not that I'm opposed to "minimalism"—but, in practice, I get way more interesting results from "appropriatism."' Twitter / hotdogsladies: Minimalism'A blog series about introversion is like a cat lady about minimalism.' ChromecastAmazon.com : Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player : Streaming Media Clients : ElectronicsAmazon.com: Roku LT Streaming Media Player (Purple) (2700R) (2013 Version): ElectronicsAmazon.com: Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Player: ElectronicsAmazon.com : Roku 3 Streaming Media Player : Streaming Media Clients : ElectronicsSet up a 3rd-gen Apple TV with a tap from your iOS 7 deviceHave a third-gen Apple TV and an iDevice running iOS 7? If you've yet to set up Cupertino's set-top box, you can do so now by simply touching your iPhone or iPad to the Apple TV. Okay, Apple's take on Bump requires a few more steps than that Studio Neat — CosmonautThe Cosmonaut was born out of our desire to have a really great stylus for our iPads. We love to sketch out quick ideas or doodle on our tablets, and using a stylus is much better than a finger for such tasks. The problem is, all the styluses on the market are designed to look and feel like a pen. But why? Writing or drawing on the iPad feels nothing like using a pen or pencil. The perfect tablet stylus is one that feels like a dry erase marker: fast, simple, low fidelity. Ep. 92: "Born on a Ball" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin MannThe Problem: A snowstorm of quotation marks.Programming note: Hey, come out to see John 2013: The Year 'the Stream' Crested - Alexis C. Madrigal - The Atlantic"Remember that line: permanently unfinished." Pencil | FiftyThree"PENCIL.THINK WITH YOUR HANDS." Frozen (2013/I)Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "GROCERYLIST") HostGator (use coupon code "BACKTOWORK12" for 30% off)

TOPIC: Criticism and Its Discontents This week, Dan and Merlin talk about criticism, people who don't like you, and how much to let each have anything to do with the work you produce. Links for this episode:Better - Merlin MannPolitics, celebrity gossip, business headlines, tech punditry, odd news, and user-generated content. These are the chew toys that have made me sad and tired and cynical. Snell-o-vision (How to watch "Doctor Who")As someone who became a fan of the show in the mid-’80s and who re-engaged with the show during its 2005 comeback, I have happily promoted it to numerous people and I hope I’ve learned a few lessons along the way. At the very least, I have opinions.So here are a few different ways to get into “Doctor Who.” [For my ultimate recommendation, scroll down to the bottom.] TextExpander Help: Detailed Release NotesUngainly X-Mann Meetup #2 — Merlin MannMERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, December 12th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You TimeStock Photos, Royalty-Free Images and Vectors - ShutterstockOver 30 million stock photos, illustrations, vectors, and videos Vicks VapoInhaler for Nasal Congestion ReliefLip Care | Skin Care | Carmex Lip Care | Carmex Skin Care | Carmex Lip Balm & Skin Care ProductsCarmex - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAmazon.com: Vicks Vapoinhaler 0.007 Oz: Health & Personal CareVitamin C, Linus Pauling was right all along. A doctor's opinion - Medical News TodayTop 10 Programming FontsPragmataPro™, coding font designed by Fabrizio SchiaviM+ Fonts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTwitter / Walmart: @danbenjamin Hi Dan - Perhaps ...Use Only as Directed | This American LifeOne of the country's most popular over-the-counter painkillers — acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol — also kills the most people, according to data from the federal government. Over 150 Americans die each year on average after accidentally taking too much. And it requires a lot less to endanger you than you may know. We reported this alongside ProPublica. Their stories here and here. Accidental Tech Podcast: 41: Penny Wise, Pound FoolishExtended after-show: how we deal with criticism, trolls, and our own flaws when facing our audience. 5by5 | The Incomparable #169: A Man with a Long Scarf50 years ago some very clever people invented "Doctor Who." 50 years later we still love it. On the occasion of the show's golden anniversary, here's our unabashed lovefest for the BBC's most clever invention. Four American fans discuss how we discovered the show, our favorite Doctors and stories, and the unique and welcoming culture of sci-fi fandom. Special guests Erika Ensign, Glenn Fleishman, and Chip Sudderth. 5by5 | The Incomparable #170: Let Zygons Be ZygonsIn this special unedited flashcast edition, we talk about the 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, "The Day of the Doctor," immediately after viewing it! It just about made our heads explode and we want to watch it again immediately. Join us for our post-episode breakdown of what we saw and what we liked. Special guests Dan Moren, David J. Loehr, Scott McNulty, and Serenity Caldwell. Blink (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"Blink" is the tenth episode of the third series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was first broadcast on 9 June 2007 on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The episode was directed by Hettie MacDonald and is the only episode in the 2007 series written by Steven Moffat. The episode is based on a previous short story written by Moffat for the 2006 Doctor Who Annual, entitled "'What I Did on My Christmas Holidays' By Sally Sparrow". The Dark Side of Linus Pauling's LegacyPauling is largely responsible for the widespread misbelief that high doses of vitamin C are effective against colds and other illnesses. In 1968, he postulated that people's needs for vitamins and other nutrients vary markedly and that to maintain good health, many people need amounts of nutrients much greater than the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs). And he speculated that megadoses of certain vitamins and minerals might well be the treatment of choice for some forms of mental illness. He termed this approach "orthomolecular," meaning "right molecule." After that, he steadily expanded the list of illnesses he believed could be influenced by "orthomolecular" therapy and the number of nutrients suitable for such use. No responsible medical or nutrition scientists share these views. HuffdufferThe Rite of Spring - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Rite of Spring is a ballet and orchestral concert work by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. It was written for the 1913 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes company Tagged "applebeesandme" | Chip ZdarskyReye's syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSamantha West The Telemarketer Robot Who Swears She's Not a Robot | TIME.comWhen Scherer asked point blank if she was a real person, or a computer-operated robot voice, she replied enthusiastically that she was real, with a charming laugh. But then she failed several other tests. When asked “What vegetable is found in tomato soup?” she said she did not understand the question. 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TOPIC: Gooseneck Options This week, with Dan re-sick and Merlin full of beans, the boys do a deep dive on hand washing, purpose-built bathroom activity gadgets, and the benefits of arming our children. Links for this episode:Amazon.com: CTA Digital Pedestal Stand for iPad 2/3/4 with Roll Holder: Computers & AccessoriesTechnical Difficulties - 057 - Reinventing Yourself with Merlin MannGabe and Erik are joined by Merlin Mann to talk about starting over, what you really should be doing with your life, verbing, inventors, and emotional petshops. Anastasia Helicopter - Unprofessional - Mule Radio SyndicateMerlin Mann joins Dave and Lex to talk about Jimmy Carter and vocabulary words. Accidental Tech Podcast: 41: Penny Wise, Pound FoolishUngainly X-Mann Meetup #2 — Merlin MannMERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, December 12th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” Cubs - Bobcat RankBoy ScoutsCub ScoutsSilver Beaver Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it. As Rent Soars, Longtime San Francisco Tenants Fight To Stay : NPRA recent city report finds that Ellis Act evictions have increased 170 percent over the past three years. Low- and middle-income tenants are unlikely to find another affordable apartment in San Francisco, where the median monthly rent has risen to about $3,400. craw - definition of craw by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.The crop of a bird or insect. The stomach of an animal. 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A Good Man Goes to War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"A Good Man Goes to War" is the seventh episode of the sixth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, and was first broadcast on BBC One on 4 June 2011 and served as a mid-series finale. The episode was written by Steven Moffat and directed by Peter Hoar. Demons Run Poem - Doctor Who - Digital Spy Forums"Demons run when a good man goes to war…" The Eleventh Hour (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIn the episode, the newly regenerated Doctor (Matt Smith) crashes his time and space machine, the TARDIS, into the small English village of Leadworth, where he meets a young Scottish girl named Amelia Pond (Caitlin Blackwood). The Doctor is forced to leave, but promises Amelia he will return in five minutes. However, he arrives twelve years late and is confronted by the grown-up Amelia, now known as Amy (Karen Gillan), who does not trust him. He attempts to gain her trust to help return the shape-shifting alien Prisoner Zero to the galactic police, the Atraxi, before they destroy the planet. iTunes - TV Shows - Doctor Who, Season 55by5 | The Incomparable #169: A Man with a Long Scarf50 years ago some very clever people invented "Doctor Who." 50 years later we still love it. On the occasion of the show's golden anniversary, here's our unabashed lovefest for the BBC's most clever invention. Four American fans discuss how we discovered the show, our favorite Doctors and stories, and the unique and welcoming culture of sci-fi fandom. Special guests Erika Ensign, Glenn Fleishman, and Chip Sudderth. 5by5 | The Incomparable #170: Let Zygons Be ZygonsIn this special unedited flashcast edition, we talk about the 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, "The Day of the Doctor," immediately after viewing it! It just about made our heads explode and we want to watch it again immediately. 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X-Men Vol 1 125 - Marvel Comics DatabaseSynopsis for "There's Something Awful on Muir Island!": On Muir Island, Moira MacTagger begins examining Jean Grey to learn the upper limits of her Phoenix powers. After some examination she points out that Jean had unconsciously put up barriers to keep her powers at her previous levels following saving the universe from the M'Kraan Crystal but now they seem to be returning to their cosmic level powers, and would like to know why. As Jean finishes up her test for the day, she recalls the events that brought her to Muir Island following the supposed deaths of her comrades. To come (publishing) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"To come" is a printing and journalism reference abbreviated "TK." It is used to signify that additional material will be added at a later date. Toy Gender Wars: Team Pink Or Team Blue? : NPR'Tis the season! Tell Me More's parenting roundtable weighs in on navigating toy shelves this year. Are gender neutral toys the best way to go? And is the pink presidential Barbie politically correct or just a hot mess? Host Michel Martin talks toys with parents Sarah Maizes, Neal Hoffman and Jamila Bey. X-Men: Proteus (Marvel Premiere Classic): Chris Claremont, Ann Nocenti, Fabian Nicieza, John Bolton, Mark Bright, John Byrne: 9780785137689: Amazon.com: BooksAmazon.com: Samsung UN85S9 85-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV: ElectronicsList Price: $44,999.99 Price: $39,997.99 Amazon Prime-eligible. This week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by HostGator (use coupon code "BACKTOWORK12" for 30% off).

TOPIC: Perfectionism and Procrastination This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why the classic meanings of perfectionism mostly miss the mark; it's less about being scared to finish and more about being terrified to start. Links for this episode:[SPONSOR] PDFpenPro: Mac PDF Editor - Create PDF Forms, PDF Table of ContentsEverything PDFpen can do and more! Make interactive forms, build tables of contents, and convert Web pages to PDFs when you go PDFpenPro. New in version 6: Microsoft® Word export! [SPONSOR] Stock Photos, Royalty-Free Images and Vectors - ShutterstockOver 30 million stock photos, illustrations, vectors, and videos [SPONSOR] Website Hosting Services, VPS Hosting & Dedicated Servers - HostGatorWeb Hosting made EASY and AFFORDABLE! “One Dog Goes One Way And The Other Dog Goes The Other Way” | Broadsheet.ie5by5 | The Best of 5by5 #1: November 17 - 23, 2013Highlights from this week's shows. 5by5 | The Incomparable #170: Let Zygons Be ZygonsIn this special unedited flashcast edition, we talk about the 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, "The Day of the Doctor," immediately after viewing it! It just about made our heads explode and we want to watch it again immediately. Join us for our post-episode breakdown of what we saw and what we liked.Special guests Dan Moren, David J. Loehr, Scott McNulty, and Serenity Caldwell. Fun food fact of the week: Why asparagus makes urine smell funny - The Daily CalifornianAll-New X-Men, Vol. 1: Yesterday's X-Men: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen: 9780785168201: Amazon.com: BooksHawkeye, Vol. 1: Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido, Francesco Francavilla, Alan Davis, Jesse Hamm: 9780785184874: Amazon.com: BooksX-Men: Battle of the Atom: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Wood, Jason Aaron, Frank Cho, Stuart Immonen, David Lopez, Chris Bachalo, Esad Ribic: 9780785189060: Amazon.com: BooksBatman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls (The New 52): Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo: 9781401235420: Amazon.com: BooksSuperior Spider-Man, Vol. 1: My Own Worst Enemy (Spider-Man (Graphic Novels)): Dan Slott, Ryan Stegman: 9780785167044: Amazon.com: BooksBatman Vol. 3: Death of the Family (The New 52): Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo: 9781401242343: Amazon.com: BooksSuperior Spider-Man, Vol. 1 (Marvel Now): Dan Slott, J. M. DeMatteis, Jen Van Meter, Richard Elson, Humberto Ramos, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stephanie Buscema, Ryan Stegman: 9780785185215: Amazon.com: BooksAll-New X-Men, Vol. 1: Yesterday's X-Men: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen: 9780785168201: Amazon.com: BooksSuperior Spider-Man, Vol. 1: My Own Worst Enemy (Spider-Man (Graphic Novels)): Dan Slott, Ryan Stegman: 9780785167044: Amazon.com: BooksThe Adventure Time Encyclopaedia (Encyclopedia): Inhabitants, Lore, Spells, and Ancient Crypt Warnings of the Land of Ooo Circa 19.56 B.G.E. - 501 A.G.E.: Martin Olson, Hunson Abadeeer: 9781419705649: Amazon.com: BooksWolverine & the X-Men, Vol. 1: Jason Aaron, Chris Bachalo, Duncan Rouleau, Matteo Scalera, Nick Bradshaw: 9780785156802: Amazon.com: Books"Born different? The Jean Grey School for Higher Learning is the place for you! A staff of experienced X-Men will teach you everything you need to know to survive in a world that hates and fears you. And your headmaster is none other than Wolverine - the best there is at what he does. Hope you survive the experience!" Wolverine has taken half the X-Men back to Westchester to start over with a new school and a new mission. Schism tore them apart, but can Wolverine lead the new Children of the Atom into the future? Only if they survive the new Hellfire Club and the return of another classic villain! Young Marvel: Little X-Men, Little Avengers, Big Trouble: Skottie Young, Dan Slott, Ruben Diaz, Chris Claremont, Gurihiru Gurihiru, Mark Buckingham, JJ Kirby, Tom Raney: 9780785184980: Amazon.com: BooksThe Children of the Atom meet the Mitey 'Vengers in this giant-sized collection of pint-sized super heroics! There's no pacifying Cyclops and Cap, who swap "ABC" for "AVX" as the playground becomes a battleground! Then, when Mojo kidnaps Wolverine to star in his arena of death, it's Longshot, Dazzler, and the uncannily cute X-Babies to the rescue! And when these junior X-Men stand up to the Brotherhood of Mutant Bullies in a murderous game show produced by Mojo and Arcade, will they be outdone by new kids on the block - or will one of their number dissolve back into the neoplasm from which they were formed? Plus: a gallery of Skottie Young's ever-adorable Marvel NOW! variant covers! [VIDEO] Lilo & Stitch - "My Friends Need To Be Punished"Battle of the Atom Reading OrderAmazon.com: Samsung UN85S9 85-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV: ElectronicsThis week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by: PDFPen Pro by Smile HostGator (use coupon code "BACKTOWORK11" for 30% off) Shutterstock (use discount code "BACKTOWORK1113" for 25% off any package)

TOPIC: Going Mobile-er. This week, Dan and Merlin are very sick, so they talk about being sick. Then, they talk about what it would take to move to using just an iPad Air on the road. Links for this episode:[SPONSOR] Build a Website — Squarespace[SPONSOR] OmniFocus - The Omni GroupOmniFocus is designed to quickly capture your thoughts and ideas to store, manage, and help you process them into actionable to-do items. Perfect for many different systems, OmniFocus helps you work smarter by giving you powerful tools to stay on top of all the things you need to do. From ‘Call mom’ to ‘Submit Annual Report to Investors’. [SPONSOR] BusyCalBusyCal is an alternative to the built-in Calendar app on OS X that provides powerful time-saving features in a friendly, easy-to-use package. My_Feedback.ppt - The Talk Show - Mule Radio SyndicateVery special guest Merlin Mann joins John Gruber for an as-usual rambling discussion about presentation slides, the new iPads, the Major League Baseball schedule, and Malcolm Gladwell. iTunes - Movies - The World's EndSimon Pegg and Nick Frost reteam with director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) in this wildly entertaining thrill ride that critics call “funny as hell” (Richard Roeper, WLS-AM Chicago) and “sheer comic perfection” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone). The Three Flavours Cornetto® Trilogy - Download The Three Flavours Cornetto® Trilogy on iTunesFilm Crit Hulk Smash: ALCOHOL, WITHNAIL AND GARY KING [Lower Caps Bruce Banner Edition] : Edgar Wright HereThe following essay by Film Critic Hulk is kindly re-blogged from: BadAssDigestThanks also go to Hulk for allowing me to publish this as a special lower case ‘Bruce Banner’ version. If you enjoy the article be sure to read the expansive and emotional comments on the original page. 5by5 | The Incomparable #164: Put In the Zom and Out Comes ComGrab a pint and marinate your brain as we discuss the "Cornetto Trilogy," three films by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright that are linked in theme if not in characters: "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and recent release "The World's End." Why aren't there more smart genre comedies? How do Pegg and Wright so deftly handle different genres? How are these movies like the Commedia dell'arte? Why do Jason and Jeff want to punch Nick Frost, then hug him? Plus, we give even more Incomparable love to "Spaced." The Seven Things You're Not Supposed to Talk About | This American LifeProducer Sarah Koenig's mother lives by a set of rules about conversation. She has an actual list of off-limits topics, including how you slept, your period, your health, your diet and more. You don't talk about these things, she says, because nobody cares. This week we try to find stories on these exact topics that will prove her wrong. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s ‘Star Wars’ | kung fu grippeSimon Pegg and Nick Frost’s ‘Star Wars’ Email Field Guide — MacSparkyThis book tackles your over-stuffed inbox. The Email Field Guide covers both why email has become such a problem for everyone and how to manage it more effectively. Bookshelves (October, 2004) Time flies when you’re having…wait, now…what is it I do again? A Complete iOS App Overhaul — The Official Squarespace BlogAs Squarespace's functionality continues to expand, we’ve focused on creating an entire suite of applications around Squarespace’s core product. This lets us focus each app on specific functionality, providing a clear, targeted interface that helps you accomplish exactly what you need to do on the go. Panic - Prompt, nice SSH for iOS - Supportps (Unix) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTextastic - Text, Code, and Markup Editor with Syntax Highlighting - FTP, SFTP, Dropbox - for iPadRogue Amoeba | Nicecast: Broadcast Any Audio To The Internet, Right From Mac OS XAmazon.com: Griffin Technology iMic USB Audio Device: Computers & AccessoriesBacon Method - The Perfect Bacon Cooking MethodTaxi Driver (1976)FILM CRIT HULK! HULK BLOG! | HULK HAVE DEEP AND ABIDING LOVE OF CINEMA. HULK RECOGNIZE INHERENT VALUES OF POPULAR, NARRATIVE, AND EXPERIMENTAL STYLES. WWW.TWITTER.COM/FILMCRITHULKHULK HAVE DEEP AND ABIDING LOVE OF CINEMA. HULK RECOGNIZE INHERENT VALUES OF POPULAR, NARRATIVE, AND EXPERIMENTAL STYLES. ? Bananarama - Cruel Summer (HD) - YouTubeThis week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by: BusyCal OmniFocus Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "nice")

TOPIC: Grab bag This week, Dan takes a minute to sit down with Merlin to talk about bathroom GIFs, Marvel movies, private school ejection, and a new interview with Merlin that is very very long. Links for this episode:[SPONSOR] Stock Photos, Royalty-Free Images and Vectors - Shutterstock[SPONSOR] Website Hosting Services, VPS Hosting & Dedicated Servers - HostGatorThe best way to pee into a urinal, according to science - The WeekThat splash is due to a fluid dynamics term called the Rayleigh Instability. Basically your stream loses power about 6 inches from the urethra, scattering your spray into messy droplets. VineScope - Different ways how I open the bathroom doorDisney Shows Off The First Poster Of Angelina Jolie As MaleficentShe really is Maleficent brought to life. Who else could carry off this bone structure? [INTERVIEW] The Great Discontent: Merlin Mann"It’s been one anxious block of uncertainty after another." 5by5 | Systematic #69: The Health Episode with Dr. Pam PeekeShow 17: Spoilers | UnansweredAmazon.com: The World's End (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD with UltraViolet): Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman, Eddie Marsan, Rosamund Pike, Edgar Wright, Nira Park, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner: Movies & TVBoxing Helena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSoundHound Inc.SoundHound on the App Store on iTunesMoving Units - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe band was formed in 2001 by Chris Hathwell, Blake Miller, and Johan Boegli, when Hathwell's previous band, Festival of Dead Deer, broke up.[1] They released their debut EP, Moving Units, on Three One G in early 2002. Their touring experience includes opening slots for Hot Hot Heat, Pixies, Blur and Nine Inch Nails. Their debut full-length album, Dangerous Dreams, was released on October 12, 2004 by Palm Pictures. hipgnosis - Google SearchParisLemon — Disney's Massive 2015 SlateDisney's Marvel and Netflix Join Forces to Develop Historic Four Series Epic plus a Mini-Series Event | News | Marvel.comLed by a series focused on "Daredevil," followed by "Jessica Jones," "Iron Fist" and "Luke Cage," the epic will unfold over multiple years of original programming, taking Netflix members deep into the gritty world of heroes and villains of Hell's Kitchen, New York.  Netflix has committed to a minimum of four, thirteen episodes series and a culminating Marvel's "The Defenders" mini-series event that reimagines a dream team of self-sacrificing, heroic characters. The Wolverine (2013)Wolverine: Chris Claremont, Frank Miller, Paul Smith: 9780785137245: Amazon.com: BooksWolverine: Weapon X: Barry Windsor-Smith: 9780785137269: Amazon.com: BooksThis week's episode of Back to Work is kindly sponsored by: HostGator (use coupon code "BACKTOWORK11" for 30% off everything) Shutterstock (use discount code "BACKTOWORK1113" for 25% off any package)

TOPIC: Perception and Perspective. In their second ever live, face-to-face episode, Dan and Merlin talk about goats, noise gate, and taking a step back for a better view of where you are. Links for this episode:[SPONSOR] Designer Frames & Online Eyeglasses - $95 Rx Glasses | Warby Parker[SPONSOR] Build a Website — Squarespace[SPONSOR] OmniFocus - The Omni Group5by5 | Bionic #66: Crossover EventThis week – with Matt on a secret Vlcnr mission – Myke is joined by Merlin Mann. They discuss the fact that Matt is probably on witness protection, the movies of Edgar wright, a little about Comic books and Blackberry in the enterprise. Scat Academy (Part 1) | You Look Nice TodayWelcome to the You Look Nice Today® Scat Immersion Program™.No dogs, babies, or squares allowed. Need / Curated Shopping for MenImproving Squarespace Analytics — The Official Squarespace BlogThe new Squarespace Analytics platform uses a method similar to Google Analytics, recording data from the browser using Javascript. This method provides a much better filter for non-human traffic from bots and crawlers. 5by5 | The Frequency #146: Dr. Ridley Scott6 places germs breed in a plane - CNN.comPark Madison Lighting PMF-3127-31 Contemporary Design 72-Inch High 150-Watt Incandescent Torchiere Floor Lamp, Black Finish with White Shade - Amazon.comGE Lighting 97763 50/100/150-Watt 615/1540/2155-Lumen A21 3-Way Light Bulb, Soft White, 2-Pack - Amazon.comTwitter / ErikJFisher: @hotdogsladies @danbenjamin ...Twitter / thanland: @hotdogsladies @danbenjamin ...joker "anthony misiano" - Google Search Warby Parker (get FREE 3-day shipping on your order) Squarespace (10% off with offer code, "nice") OmniFocus