links for 2009-06-28

• Koenig's Case Study House No. 22 as Home
  "The Stahl children recall growing up in the iconic glass-and-steel structure, which is marking its 50th year."
  (tags: Architecture PopularCulture RealEstate MidCenturyModern Landmark LosAngeles LATimes)
• Cory Arcangel @ Kunsthaus Graz Video by Sailor Ripley
  Bootleg video of Cory Arcangel's recent Austrian performance.
  (tags: Art Music Video)
• Remembering The King Of Pop, Michael Jackson
  "Michael Jackson died Thursday of cardiac arrest at the age of 50." Good night, Michael.
  (tags: PopularCulture, Music, NPR, Obituary)
• Pet Names Reflect Trend To Humanize Furry Pals
  "In all, 49 percent of respondents, including 51 percent of dog owners and 50 percent of cat owners, had given at least one of their pets a humanlike name."
  (tags: NPR Animals Family Trends)
• After Michael Jackson, Fame May Never Be the Same
  "Fame on the level that Mr. Jackson achieved is all but impossible for pop culture heroes today, and quite likely it will never be possible again."
  (tags: NYTimes PopularCulture Music)
• USELESS
  "USELESS is dedicated to reducing the impacts of irresponsible consumerism, especially climate change, and helping those in the developing world who lack the basic necessities to lead healthy lives, such as clean drinking water and sanitation."
  (tags: Green Environment Consumption Recycling Sustainability)