Shoot Now, Focus Later: A Little Camera To Change The Game
By: Claire O’Neill and Laura Krantz
Just when you thought you had the latest in camera technology, along comes something new and shiny and … rectangular.
It’s called the [read full article]
Brooklyn Boheme (documentary) & The David Lee Jones Romanticism to Brooklyn
By: Undercurrents & David Lee Jones
Brooklyn Boheme is a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Brooklyn during the 80′s and 90′s that included the [read full article]
How to Delete your Google Browsing History Before New Policy
By: JohnThomas Didymus
With just a week to go before Google changes to its new privacy policy that allows it to gather, store and use personal information, users have a last chance to [read full article]
For Asians And Latinos, Stereotypes Persist In Sitcoms
By: Eric Deggans
I was flipping around TV channels one evening, and I noticed something amazing. There was a glorious absence of [read full article]
Pawnshops Accepting Wine As Collateral
By: Leslie Gevirtz
Some U.S. pawnbrokers are taking liquid assets – literally.
Along with family jewels and fine art they will accept wines as collateral for loans to help [read full article]
World Sword Swallowers Day 2012: A Steel-Slurping Extravaganza
By: David Moye
It may be hard to swallow, but sword swallowers do more than entertain people by sticking things down their throats. A few have been on the cutting edge of medicine as well.
That’s according to [read full article]
Astounding Gentleman Shoots Himself in the Stomach Point Blank to Test Body Armor
By: Sam Biddle
If you need any further proof that handguns should be illegal or that the human race doesn’t deserve to exist, watch this intrepid [read full article]
Saving Face (documentary)
Saving Face is a 2011 documentary film about acid attacks on women. The film was directed by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and Daniel Junge. The film has been [read full article]
When The Car Is The Driver
By: Steve Henn
Sebastian Thrun, who helped build Google’s driverless car, narrates a demonstration of the technology.
This week the state of Nevada finalized new rules that will make it possible for robotic self-driving cars to receive their own special driving permits. It’s not quite driver’s licenses for robots — but it’s close.
The other day I went for a spin in a robotic car. This car has an [read full article]
LIFE
What is your definition of living life to the fullest? Is it success? Is it your material possesions? Check out this video by getoutthebox. [read full article]
The Best Practices Myth
By: Mike Mainguy
I’ve found the term “best practices” to typically be a magical incantation that people invoke to use a [read full article]
Remote-Controlled Chip Implant Delivers Bone Drug
By: The A.P.
Medication via remote-control instead of a shot? Scientists implanted microchips in seven women that did just that, oozing out the [read full article]
Austin Icon Leslie is Leaving Town
King of keeping Austin weird moving to NW Colorado
By: Sigfrid Rydquist
Albert Leslie Cochran, better known around town as “Leslie,” has decided to move out of [read full article]
Rx drugs reportedly killed Houston, but officials still probing possible drowning
LOS ANGELES – Relatives of late pop icon Whitney Houston have reportedly been told by coroner officials that the singer died from [read full article]
Jaekim – The Compromise [video] & Buildin’ Blox [album]
Right on time for Valentines Day, Jaekim out of Houston, TX releases his latest video project titled [read full article]
Valentines Day Shenanigans Anyone?
Happy Valentines Day Boy-Cott fam. Whether if you are celebrating this year or [read full article]
China Laces Up Its Chuck Taylors
By: Frank Langfitt
Stroll along a street in downtown Shanghai for very long, and you’re likely to run into someone wearing [read full article]
Tai Chi May Help Parkinson’s Patients Regain Balance
By: Patti Neighmond
Tai chi, the Chinese martial art involving slow and rhythmic movement, has been shown to benefit older people by [read full article]
Xappr Gun Brings Lazer Tag To the Smartphone Generation
By: Andrew Liszewski
When I was a kid, we lived first person shooters, running around with vests and pistols in a game called Lazer Tag. It’s long gone, but this new [read full article]
Union – Analogtronics
By: FatBeats
After waiting patiently behind two singles, a dope video, and a neon-blue triangle shaped vinyl, Union is ready to [read full article]
