October 2008
97 posts
[from mikearauz] russell davies: it's like a... →
Since a couple of people seem to have liked the Analogy Library idea I thought I’d try and build a prototype. So I reached for tumblr, the papers and glue of the internet, and made…
Zacuto's filmmaker kit turns any DSLR into a... →
Zacuto’s filmmaker kit will turn any video capable DSLR into a self-balancing steadicam rig capable of being hoisted by even the most waifish of bleache-blond filmmakers. You simply attach…
"Social liberals in the country’s “blue states”... →
“Social liberals in the country’s “blue states” tend to support sex education and are not particularly troubled by the idea that many teen-agers have sex before marriage, but would regard a teen-age…
Which President once said “Are you prepared ...... →
Which President once said “Are you prepared for the storm of lovemaking with which you will be assailed?” What did LBJ nickname his dick? Which president was photographed in a bathtub receiving…
Is Social Networking the Future of On Demand... →
I’ve always said that digital movie theaters will lead to a social cinema revolution where the audience decides the movies. But apparently it is already happening in Brazil. MovieMobz has…
trip kick | your hotel sidekick →
TripKick is for Hotels what SeatGuru is for Flying. Search a hotel and the site will tell you which floors are best and which rooms to avoid. Excellent!
How many niche communities can one person be a... →
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from mike - I like thinking about the dunbar number and what it means for us.
Last week a couple of us Undercurrent folks gave a talk on web video. As we were discussing the…
Lykke Li - “I’m Good, I’m Gone” →
Lykke Li - “I’m Good, I’m Gone”
sblack: Bjork explains how television works. She... →
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sblack:
Bjork explains how television works.
She tells you everything she knows about televisions, which she learned from Icelandic poets and Danish…
The U.S. Government has long maintained a policy... →
The U.S. Government has long maintained a policy that they have the right to stop and search anyone at the border. The Department of Homeland Security is now taking the position that “the…
Sarah Palin Set to Piano = freeform spoken word... →
Sarah Palin Set to Piano = freeform spoken word jazz. 100% pure win! (Thanks pierreism!)
Husqvarna’s Solar Powered Lawn Cutting Robot →
Husqvarna is soon going to be releasing their solar-powered hybrid lawnmower in the US. The autonomous device can maintain yards up to half an acre in size, gathering most of it’s power…
Sarah Palin's make-up artist earned $22,800 for... →
Don’t Be That One Missing Vote on Election Day →
From CNNBC Video Friday, November 7, 2008:
Obama’s Loss Traced To Joey Skaggs
Single Nonvoter Tipped Election To McCain-Palin Ticket
Don’t let any of your friends be that one missing vote…
Stay safe as you cycle with the Down Low Glow →
As much as I’m a sucker for a rhyming product name, I’m saving my excitement over the Down Low Glow for its ability to keep cyclists safe at night. I see far too many people riding around…
“This is my new pet theory.
In 1965, statistician I.J. Good described a...”
– The Singularity Summit 2008: Opportunity, Risk, Leadership > Summit 2008 > What is the Singularity
How could anyone say no to this face?? →
How could anyone say no to this face??
Google In Quotes →
See what the candidates (and other politicians) say about popular issues such as environment, economy, and taxes. Google in Quotes. (via watercooler)
Interactive Map About Voting Technology in Use... →
Most of the country (56%) will cast ballots into optical scanners, which are more vulnerable to hacking than antiquated voting gear like punch-card readers. Only electronic models are more…
The Mp3 Experiment 5 →
For our fifth annual Mp3 Experiment, over 1,000 people downloaded the same mp3, pressed play at the same time, and had a blast together on a misty, gray day on Governor’s Island in New York…
"Do Girls Like To Get Their Toes Sucked?" →
It’s time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the “advice” column in which we attempt to solve everyone’s problems with an herbal remedy. (Remember, kids: Don’t do drugs!) In this…
This is real, and spectacular. →
This is real, and spectacular.
Morning Routine →
Items of Note →
Hi, I’m chad, I’m new here. I thought I might share a couple things with you.
1. Today is the anniversary of Daniel Stessen’s birth.
2. You can see him live, and in person, along with many other…
Batmobama & Robiden →
“Batmobama & Robiden” by Paul Richmond
UPDATE: mikl-em reminds us of the Batman episode where he debates The Penguin.
RICK! then tipped us off to real-life version of…
Cool photo! Though this bridge is looking a... →
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from c.t.
Cool photo! Though this bridge is looking a little fancy for the 23rd century… I mean those charts look more high tech than LCARS, which we all know is 24th century…
Natural Highs. →
radarchive:
skysignal:
1. Falling in love. 2. Laughing so hard your face hurts. 3. A hot shower. 4. No lines at the supermarket. 5. A special glance. 6. Getting mail. 7. Taking a drive on a…
New Ads Say 'No on Prop 8' More Effectively →
Finally. After a barrage of slanderous and fear-mongering commercials from the Yes on Prop 8 campaign, and somewhat tepid and underwhelming ads from the No on Prop 8 campaign, it is…
Another video of ignorant Americans saying racist... →
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Another video of ignorant Americans saying racist things. Has anyone done a parody of these videos yet? Is it possible to parody? Could you actually…
palinaspresident.com →
glynnis:
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Sigh. →
Sigh.
The 35 Articles of Impeachment and the Case for... →
Feral House has published the The 35 Articles of Impeachment and the Case for Prosecuting George W. Bush by Congressman Dennis Kucinich and is offering it as a bound book and a free PDF.
Here's a Photo Showing How Intense the Fire is →
AP Photo/Dan Steinberg Above is a photo of residents fleeing their neighborhood as the Marek/Little Tujunga fire burns.
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Written Wednesday, Dec 31 by Andrew B. from Purdue
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Carcade - An Augmented Reality Video Game →
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This just blew my mind a little bit. By connecting a camera to a laptop, this game incorporates the real-world landscape passing by the window of a moving car into a video…
RENT THIS ROOM - a set on Flickr
my old place,... →
