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Here is a propaganda cartoon that the American Petroleum Institute made in 1956. Did you Mars was populated by Commies??

This film is part of the Prelinger Archives. Direct link to archive.org page.

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I bought this necklace on etsy last week and it just came today. I love it! The necklace was designed by n-e-r-v-o-u-s system using a particle system applet they wrote, and then cut out of silicone rubber with a waterjet. The necklace has an imperfect clasp so I got it for $20 instead of $75. There are 3 more left at this price. Here’s more of their jewelry designs.

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Here is a intelligent little interview with Mark Hosler of Negativland talking about the creation of the CC Sampling License. I forgot this license existed; it is not linked anywhere on the CC site as far as I can tell, and is not offered by the chooser tool. Mark also talks about his general disagreement with CC.

“Let’s be Positivland for a moment here…”

Also, this music video remake of Negativland’s Time Zones was linked from MeFi today. It’s amazing how well old Negativland stands the test of time.

Miguel Soares, who made this video, has done lots of other great video and blinky-light pieces.

Here is a simple and awesome piece called Do Robots Dream of Electric Art?

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These are so ridiculously cute, I had to get them. $4.99 for 6 at Perpetual Kid.

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I’m pretty sure I could have come up with a better name for this, originally uploaded by tiki.robot.

may

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I sorta wish tofu-d2 had a more prominent role in this, but nonetheless, I give it 4 ****, 2 thumbs up!!!

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Last month, RadioLab interviewed Zoë Keating about the music she makes by live-looping cello. We didn’t listen to it until last night.. It’s beautiful and haunting. Check out Zoe’s blog for more.

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Here are some crazy videos I saw yesterday. First, insane video of two guys skatebording down the berkeley hills in powder-blue suits:

Adam Kimmel presents: Claremont HD from adam kimmel on Vimeo.

Second, intense video of Stevie Wonder playing DRUMS:

Third. Video of a guy in bearsuit strolling down the beach during Hurricane Ike. WTF WTF WTF?

Update! Bonus video of Miles Davis playing So What. Youtube description:

Miles Davis (trumpet), John Coltrane (sax), Wynton Kelly (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums). The trombone players are: Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, Bill Elton, and Rod Levitt. Recorded in New York, April 2, 1959.

Unreal….

All via reddit

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Booty shot, originally uploaded by tiki.robot.

may

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My new desktop companion, originally uploaded by tiki.robot.

Meet saffron! No, she’s not a stuffed animal- she even pooped in the corner of the ofc to prove it.

may

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Here is cool video from Nick of a human-powered railcar they are building for the Handcar Regatta:

Needs blinkies!

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