Yes folks, The Weekender is back, and once again, it has changed formats. Why? Because I can.

For the foreseeable future, my weekend link roundup will feature no more than 4-5 links (with some commentary), a Flickr set you all have to check out, and one or two videos that caught my eye. Mixing it up a little. Here goes.

Photos for the weekend.

This wonderful stream by On the set features miniature models of the sets of classic television shows like Three’s Company, The Price is Right, and Golden Girls.

Links for the weekend.

The Cool Presidency
There’s a lot of good things to say about the new President of the United States of America — one of them is that he’s the epitome of cool. It’s great to know, however, that his coolness is cultivated and not innate. Gives us all hope that we can eventually grow to be who we want to be, no matter who we are now.

The Art of Manliness Guide to Scotch Whisky
Manly-men drink scotch. If you’re looking to become a manly-man, read this great overview about the history, geography, and distinctness of this manly drink. Man up.

The Art of the Tweet
Twitter might be everyone’s favorite plaything on the web, but there’s an art to what makes a good, effective, and useful tweet. This article is a good overview of how to post original content that’s engaging, and retweets and replies that provide context. Must read for all Twitterers.

How the Web Made Me a Better Copywriter
Luckily, I started my storytelling career in age of the internet, but I have to admit that a lot of the changes mentioned here also apply to the way my storytelling techniques have changed with the advent of ubiquitous connectivity. I particularly like her remarks about em-dashes, my favorite punctuation mark that is often ignored but so useful.

Videos for the weekend.

Signs is one of my new favorite short films. Funny, sad, heartfelt, and cute at the same time. Well worth the ten minutes.

That’s it for this weekend. If you want to keep on top of what else I’m reading or enjoying on the web during the week, check out my tumblelog Squandrous, my Google Reader shared items, or my Times People profile.