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Madagascar Institute at World Maker Faire New York 2010
Madagascar Institute will have Chariot Races, jets and carnival rides at this weekend’s World Maker Faire New York 2010 at the New York Hall of…
102 Year Old Lens on a Canon 5D Mark II
Timur Civan attached 1908 Wollensak 35mm F5.0 Cine-Velostigmat hand cranked cinema camera lens to a Canon 5D Mark II and shot some test photos, the…
The Origins of Chewbacca
Michael Heilemann takes an in-depth look at how George Lucas created/borrowed the concept for Chewbacca. via Daring Fireball
Cartooned – Minimalistic Cartoon Portraits by Ty Lettau
“Cartooned” is a wonderful series of minimalistic cartoon portraits by Ty Lettau. via Damien Basile
EyeWriter, A Device That Enables ALS Patients To Create Graffiti Using Their Eyes
The TEMP1 EyeWriter project, which helps enable ALS patients to create graffiti using their eyes (see previous post), has launched a Kickstarter project to raise…
Gettin’ Money With a Mouse and a Wacom Pen
“Gettin’ Money With a Mouse and a Wacom Pen” by Money Money Money
Infinity Guitars by Sleigh Bells
“Infinity Guitars”, the latest new music video by Sleigh Bells, directed by Phil Pinto.
Ultimate Relaxation
“Ultimate Relaxation” by Hey Pais via Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
Chop – Slow Motion Wood Splitting In Reverse
“Chop” is a beautiful slow motion video of wood being split in reverse created by Finn O’Hara for Best Made Company. via PetaPixel
The Future of the Book
IDEO takes a look at The Future of the Book. Meet Nelson, Coupland, and Alice — the faces of tomorrow’s book. Watch global design and…