Link: Bourdain’s Mexico blog post and photo journal, now online

Blog posts and photos from the No Reservations Season 5 premier: Mexico!

Link: Polaroid, only MOSTLY dead.

My weekly posts on Waking Ideas resume!

Note: Down south.

Will the new season of No Reservations reveal if cultural diversification is a global phenomenon?

Note: Buy an ad on one post for a year for $2,500

You can buy an ad on my site for an entire year (on one post) for $2,500. Follow the link for details.

Photo: Photos from Lincolnton, North Carolina

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A few photos taken during our family visit to Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Link: BlackRapid R-Strap review by Justin Blanton

Justin Blanton reviews a shoulder strap made to give quick access to cameras for photographers.

Link: Sameer Barkawi reviews The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

My friend Sameer reviews a movie that I want to see.

Link: Video: Ganymede sets on Jupiter in HD

A short video of Ganymede setting on Jupiter. Fabulous.

Link: Weightbot, the iPhone application for dieters

If you have an iPhone and want to track your weight; get Weightbot.

Link: THIS DATE, from Henry David Thoreau’s journal

I recommend subscribing to this journal.

Link: The RED CANON

An insane piece of photo-gadgetry!

Link: The Secret History of KISS

Artistic impressions of the secret history of the rock band KISS.

Link: Garrett Murray’s “Social Etiquette Rules For Instant Messenger Use”

A list of rules of etiquette for Instant Messenger. Here here!

Link: Eric Fortune’s painting process

Eric Fortune goes over his painting process from sketch to final piece. I love stuff like this.

Mobile photo: Downtown Lincolnton, NC

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From the car.

Link: Rolando for iPhone and iPod touch

If you buy any games for the iPhone or iPod touch; buy Rolando.

Mobile photo: Turnpike

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Link: All new season of No Reservations - January 5th!

The next season of one of my favorite shows is about to begin!

Link: Gary Vaynerchuk visits Threadless

My friend Gary visits Threadless and records an episode of Wine Library TV.

Link: Meeting Gene

This week’s Waking Ideas article covers the day I met Gene Simmons.

Link: Eat Weird - Episode 3: Wild Goose Breast Salad

I had the opportunity to produce the third episode of Eat Weird. I’ll also be producing episodes 4 through 7 so watch for those coming soon.