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Improv Everywhere: Ted’s Birthday
Ted’s Birthday, the latest mission by Improv Everywhere, where 30 people walked into a bar in New York City and threw a birthday party for…
Chatroulette Game, If You Turn Your Head I Win
Since its launch, there has been quite a bit of experimentation taking place on Chatroulette, a new website that connects two random web cams, leading…
The History of Olympic Pictograms
New York Times designer Steven Heller takes a look at the evolution of pictograms used for The Olympics throughout the years. via Courtenay Bird
Undercover Boss Parody on Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live create a parody of Undercover Boss featuring Steve Jobs and Richard Branson going undercover at their respective companies.
The Sandpit, Tilt-Shift Video of New York City
“The Sandpit”, a wonderful tilt-shift video created by Sam O’Hare that features a day in the life of New York City. via Neatorama
It’s Not Cat’s Fault
photo by Scott Beale It’s Not Cat’s Fault, a touching adoption ad campaign by The Shelter Pet Project.
Brooklyn vs. Manhattan
illustration by Jessica Namnum Time Out NYC takes a look at the age old debate: Brooklyn vs. Manhattan It’s a time-honored tradition to identify strongly…
The Poetry of Reality by Symphony of Science
The Poetry of Reality (An Anthem for Science) by Symphony of Science The Poetry of Reality is the fifth installment in the Symphony of Science…
I Will Honor The Embargo
Steve O’Hear of TechCrunch Europe takes a close look at the dreaded PR Embargo. UPDATE: Sean has posted a follow-up video on PR embargoes: via…
Badges Like Us, The Foursquare Rap
“Badges Like Us”, The Foursquare Rap by Boris Silver and Matt Newberg. via Foursquare