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Last Update: Sat Jun 20 01:57:01 2009 | | + Today at Boing Boing Gadgets +
The iPhone 3G S launched this morning (w00t!). Did BBG wake up at 4:45 a.m. and head to Apple's flagship store in San Francisco to: [...] style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=de35b76eb464269e31fbcf5ff0eb421c&p=1"/> |
| + The Whistling Island of La Gomera +
Joshua Foer is a guest blogger on Boing Boing. Joshua is a freelance science journalist and the co-founder of the Atlas Obscura: A [...] school curriculum. Today 3,000 schoolchildren are in the process of learning it. Here's a sampling of the language:...
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| + World's Rarest Insect found on Rocky Spire +
Dylan Thuras is a guest blogger on Boing Boing. Dylan is a travel blogger and the co-founder of the Atlas Obscura: A Compendium of the [...] style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=70b75f17d5c04517f4cd79faf63ad515&p=1"/> |
| + HOWTO learn electronics +
Our pals at Sparkle Labs released a new kit designed to introduce you to the basics of hands-on electronics. The Discover Electronics [...] for any aspiring hardware hacker. Discover Electronics Kit Previously:Sparkle Labs electronics kit video - Boing Boing...
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| + Hummingbirds' superspeed dive bombs +
Diving hummingbirds experience g-forces in the range that could cause human stunt pilots to blackout. According to new UC Berkeley [...] - Boing Boing Photo of the hummingbird hawkmoth - Boing Boing Praying mantis catches and eats hummingbird - Boing Boing...
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| + Documentary about Jean-Jacques Perrey +
Here's a trailer for Prélude au sommeil (Prelude to Sleep), a new documentary about pioneering electronic musician Jean-Jacques [...] Perrey's EVA video - Boing Boing San Francisco: Jean-Jacques Perrey in concert tomorrow - Boing Boing...
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| + The incredible "ear stones" of fish +
Joshua Foer is a guest blogger on Boing Boing. Joshua is a freelance science journalist and the co-founder of the Atlas Obscura: A [...] of concentric bands. These are growth rings—annuli—which, properly counted, will give the age of your fish in years....
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| + Merlin Mann on Getting Creative Things Done +
Audio embed, below: Merlin Mann, who participated in the recent MaxFunCon gathering, talks about "the process of doing creative work, [...] perfection, get off your butt and get started." more at maximumfun.org (thanks, Jesse Thorn). The Sound of Young America...
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| + Rosie Hardy (photography) +
Photo: Rosie Hardy. About the image: I got the idea for this a few days ago. I was setting up my camera in a car park near a [...] it was because of possible terrorist attacks. (...) Everywhere has gone completely public safety mad. (Via Gordon Gould)...
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| + Pixar Grants Dying Kid's Last Wish to See "Up" +
Pixar flew an employee with a DVD of the animated feature film "Up" (which is only in theaters right now) to the home of a terminally [...] Colby her dying wish, Pixar came to the rescue.Pixar grants girl's dying wish to see 'Up' (thanks Virgilio Colorado)...
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| + Recently on Offworld +
Recently on Offworld, One More Go columnist Margaret Robertson claims Sega owe her £400 for all the money she's sunk in to Sega's [...] billboards in Union Square, and French guerrilla artist Space Invader does neoclassical artist Ingres in pixels (above)....
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| + Open Video Conference, NYC Fri 19, Sat 20: BB discount! +
The Open Video Conference kicks off today, and I'll be attending (and, tomorrow, speaking). There's a registration discount for Boing [...] Open Video Conference in NYC June 19-20: Discount for BB Readers ... Open Video Conference, NYC Jun 19-20 - Boing Boing...
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| + Videos of People In Trance States +
A large collection of links to videos of people in trance states. Above, practitioners of the African-origin spiritual tradition of ... |
| + Video: "Civilization" +
Civilization by Marco Brambilla from CRUSH on Vimeo. Above: "Civilization," a video installation by artist/director Marco Brambilla [...] go down. Pictures of the installation and Q&A with Brambilla and Crush are posted here. (Thanks, Richard Metzger!)...
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| + Jantar Mantar +
Joshua Foer is a guest blogger on Boing Boing. Joshua is a freelance science journalist and the co-founder of the Atlas Obscura: A [...] the right Jantar Mantar. This one, I am confident, is definitely the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur. Sorry for the confusion....
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| + Google adds Persian translation, Facebook adds Persian version +
Cyrus Farivar says: I guess folks over at Google and Facebook have been reading my Twitter messages and my blog — or more likely, [...] and accurately translate it as: Hello, my name is Cyrus. Google adds Persian translation, Facebook adds Persian version...
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| + Grant Morrison book signing at Meltdown in LA +
The inimitable comic book genius Grant Morrison is coming to Meltdown in Los Angeles to speak and sign copies of his latest hardcover [...] talent. But don’t despair! Refreshments and music will also be provided. Grant Morrison book signing at Meltdown in LA...
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| + Florida town orders employees to wear underwear and cover wounds +
City workers in Brooksville, Florida have been handed a new set of workplace rules. Now, they must wear underwear, use deodorant, and [...] added.] But who's staring to see if that person doesn't have underwear on?" City Workers Ordered to Wear Underwear...
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| + Adopt a Classroom, help kids and teachers, get a tax-break +
Patricia sez, I am fortunate enough to teach children who have a variety of disabilities, ranging from Autism, Mild Mental [...] always make sure to thank my donors personally from all the kids! Patty's class Adopt a Classroom (Thank, Patricia!)...
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| + Alan Gibb's Eclectic, Electric Art +
Dylan Thuras is a guest blogger on Boing Boing. Dylan is a travel blogger and the co-founder of the Atlas Obscura: A Compendium of the [...] is an interesting article about the Aquada, and a link to more pictures of the enormous art on found on Gibb's Farm....
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| + Bubble wrapping death masks +
Joshua Foer is a guest blogger on Boing Boing. Joshua is a freelance science journalist and the co-founder of the Atlas Obscura: A [...] whose names I've forgotten in storage. If there's one death mask I wish we had, it would be the Inconnue de la Seine....
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| + Coffin sofa +
Etsy seller VonErickson offers this coffin couch for $3500. It's available in purple, red, or black velvet. The lid closes too. Coffin ... |
| + Mark Ryden's Tree Show postcard set +
Mark Ryden's Tree Show Postcard Micrortfolio is a delightful set of 15 souvenir postcards. Published by the good people at Last Gasp, [...] Boing Mark Ryden's Tree Show book comes with special goodies - Boing Boing Mark Ryden in Tokyo, preview - Boing Boing...
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| + Liao Yusheng's architectural photography +
Figure/Ground is Liao Yusheng's architecture and travel photography site. Gorgeous work. Yusheng's photography has appeared in various [...] Above left, Verona. Above right, Yichang Airport. Click to see the full images. Figure/Ground (Thanks, Ari Pescovitz)...
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| + Tibetan Exile Group Seeks Your Used Audio Recording Gear +
A Tibetan exile group in Northern India (whose work I've reported on previously for Boing Boing, WIRED, and NPR) is seeking used voice [...] style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=88b65da796c7d14496f51dbeb7738cc6&p=1"/> |
| + The Marshallese in Arkansas and other unexpected diasporas +
Dylan Thuras is a guest blogger on Boing Boing. Dylan is a travel blogger and the co-founder of the Atlas Obscura: A Compendium of the [...] All of which leads me to the question, what are some other unexpected diasporas around the world? A good overview of the Marshallese |
| + Michael Moorcock's answers to your questions +
Michael Moorcock has answered the questions you put to him (see Michael Moorcock answers your questions!) as part of the promo for his [...] ESB could be called my twin literary midwives. The Readers of Boing Boing interview Michael Moorcock Previously:Free tribute to Michae |
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