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David Carr (1956-2015), Beloved New York Times Columnist, Author, and Media Critic
With Eddie Codel at SXSW 2011 – photo by Scott Beale David Carr, the beloved author of The New York Times column “The Media Equation”,…
A Simple But Effective Data Visualization Breaking Down the Size of the World’s Countries by Area
London-based computer scientist Jason Davies has created a simple but effective data visualization of the world’s countries (as well as Antarctica) broken down by land…
International Space Station Crew Poster Features Astronauts as ‘Star Wars’ Jedi
The official crew poster for the International Space Station mission Expedition 45 shows the six astronauts wielding lightsabers and wearing traditional robes of the Jedi…
Superheroes From Marvel and DC Comics Battle Villains From ‘Star Wars’ in an Epic Movie Trailer Mashup
Alex Luthor (previously) has created a new “epic” movie trailer mashup where superheroes from Marvel and DC Comics battle evil villains from Star Wars. Ever…
‘Boppity Bunny’, A Light-Hearted Valentine’s Day Music Video Urging People to Adopt a Shelter Rabbit
“Boppity Bunny” is a goofy little music video shot on location at Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.) in Santa Barbara, California by Parry Gripp (previously)…
SNKRS, A Mobile App for Checking Out Classic Nike Shoes and Purchasing New Ones
SNKRS is a new smartphone app by Nike that gives users insight into the Beaverton, Oregon-based company’s long line of iconic kicks, telling the stories…
A Decorative Series of Heart-Shaped Pancake Sculptures for Valentine’s Day
Nathan Shields of Saipancakes (previously) has recently created an decorative series of heart-shaped pancake sculptures for Valentine’s Day. In his time-lapse video, Shields demonstrates how…
Amazon Studios to Remake the Iconic 1970s Live-Action Children’s Show ‘Sigmund and the Sea Monsters’
Amazon Studios with producers Sid and Marty Krofft, are producing a new version of 1970s live-action series, "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters".
‘Valentine Dinogrenade’, A Pink Vinyl Art Toy Mashup of a Prehistoric Dinosaur and a Grenade by Ron English
Valentine Dinogrenade is a pink vinyl art toy mashup, measuring 8″ long by 4″ tall, of a prehistoric dinosaur and a grenade. The limited edition…
‘Pixfix’, A 2008 Video Series in Which Artist Bob Staake Shows How to Create Unique Characters With Photoshop 3.0
Recently, the esteemed artist and illustrator Bob Staake created the very touching “Broken Arch” illustration for the December 8, 2014 edition of The New Yorker…