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Ray Bradbury Sunsweet Prunes Commercial
Legendary Sci-Fi author Ray Bradbury shows us his vision of 2001 in a commercial for Sunsweet Prunes. via Boing Boing
How To Experience Burning Man 2008 Remotely
Can’t make it to Burning Man 2008 this year? Here are a few ways you can experience the event remotely through the wonders of the…
Evolution of US Presidential Campaign Ads 1952-1996
MetaFliter has a great round-up of US Presidential campaign ads starting with Dwight D. Eisenhower vs. Adlai Stevenson in 1952 all the way through the…
Chemical Party Promo Video For EU Research Careers
Here’s a hilarious video of elements having various “reactions” at a “Chemical Party”. It was produced by the European Commission to help promote research careers…
Citizen’s Cry, A PSA For Mobilize the Vote 2008
“Citizen’s Cry” is a PSA produced for Palm’s Mobilize the Vote 2008 campagin to help inspire the youth of America to vote. The video was…
StopTheManga Wants You To Use Real Avatars
So not everyone is exited about the FaceYourManga avatar craze that has been sweeping the tubes recently, especially on Twitter. A group of anti-FaceYourManga vigilantes…
Samsung Omnia (i900) Unboxing Video
The new Samsung Omnia (i900) Windows Mobile PocketPC comes with a very unique unboxing experience.
China Detains American Pro-Tibet Activists at Beijing Olympics
Several American activists have been arrested and detained in China for promoting pro-Tibet messages in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games. The protests were organized…
Engrish Funny, Photos of Humorous English Translations
Engrish Funny, the latest website from the guys behind I Can Has Cheezburger?, features photos of humorous English translations from around the world. Michael Arrington…
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: David Byrne+Brian Eno
“Everything That Happens Will Happen Today” is the new album by David Byrne and Brian Eno. The album is available to purchase as a download…