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San Francisco Prankster Offers Discount Veterinary and Taxidermy Services at Future PETCO
RichmondSFBlog reports that a San Francisco prankster has struck at the future site of a Richmond district PETCO, plastering the building with a sign offering…
Views of Detroit, An Experiment in Using Film for Urban Planning
In “Views of Detroit,” Danish students experiment with using film as a tool for urban planning. Much of the film takes place in the grand…
The Myspace Movie
Tom Anderson tries to convince David Fincher to make The Myspace Movie. via Anthony De Rosa
Real Life Mario Kart
Freddie Wong follows in the footsteps of Rémi Gaillard and makes hyperrealistic version of Real Life Mario Kart.
Language as a Window into Human Nature on RSA Animate
In “Language as a Window into Human Nature” by RSA, Steven Pinker discusses the many roles of language in human relationships, from sex to revolution.…
Rubik’s Brain Cube
Jason Freeny created a sculpture of a Rubik’s Cube embedded inside brain. I wonder if it can solve itself?
National Broadband Map Shows The Fastest Connection In Your Area
Check out this excellent page to determine the best broadband available in your area if you are in the US: The National Broadband Map The…
Charting The Death of The Music Industry
Analytics company Bain created a chart that illustrates the Global music industry turnover (1973-2009). via Edward Cotton | Business Insider
Mesmerizing Pour Paintings by Holton Rower
“Tall Painting” by David Kaufman documents the marvelous Pour painting series by Holton Rower. The finished pieces are striking, but the process of creating the…
Lose Me In The Sand by Mark Growden
“Lose Me In The Sand”, the new album by Mark Growden, was released on Porto Franco Records. “Lose Me In The Sand” is Mark’s second…