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Prepare For The Playa, Everything You Need for Burning Man
Prepare for the Playa, a craft and fashion faire showcasing the best in Burning Man-oriented art, accessories and attire, takes place this Sunday, August 17th…
Mechanicrawl on Boing Boing TV
Boing Boing TV has posted a three part series of videos covering last month’s Mechanicrawl event organized by The Long Now Foundation. The videos, hosted…
Things To Say When You’re Losing a Technical Argument
The Pigdog Journal article “Things to Say When You’re Losing a Technical Argument” by Mr. Bad and Crackmonkey is one of my ten favorites bits…
Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea Travel Down The Hudson River
Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea is a series of seven interactive, floating sculptures that will embark from Troy, NY on August 15th and travel down…
Foam Monster In Emotional Reunion With Severed Limb
“Foam Monster In Emotional Reunion With Severed Limb” is a wonderful t-shirt design by Aled Lewis now available from Threadless. illustration by Aled Lewis
Awkward Rap
“Awkward Rap” by College Humor A hip-hop tribute to life’s most uncomfortable moments.
Laughing Squid Detroit Drinkup in Royal Oak
I’m visiting the Detroit area next week and while there we will be hosting a Laughing Squid Detroit Drinkup on Wednesday, August 20th at the…
Beautiful Losers, A DIY Art Movement Transforming Pop Culture
“Beautiful Losers” is a documentary directed by Aaron Rose with co-director Joshua Leonard about the Beautiful Losers DIY street art movement. The film opened in…
The Golden Mean: A Hot Rod Racing Snail
Jon Sarriugarte, Kyrsten Mate, and the rest of their crew have been slaving away building a gorgeous, Jules Verne-esque hot rod snail art car for…
San Francisco Bike Swap & Summer Party
The San Francisco Summer Bike Swap & Party, a benefit for Cycles of Change, takes place at noon this Sunday, August 17th on The Panhandle…