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Via Dryade Geo .

Via Dryade Geo . I teared up a little reading that. Originally shared by The Mary Sue Things We Saw Today: David Tennant Promises "It's All Going to Be Okay" http://buff.ly/2kFHOyA

And the neat thing is that it does not even have to be very accurate - as long as it errs on the side of caution, it...

And the neat thing is that it does not even have to be very accurate - as long as it errs on the side of caution, it will be fine. The odd false positive is just an extra precaution. Originally shared by rare avis No word yet on where these bags will be sold, but they detect alcohol on the snacker's breath and will order them an Uber after the Superbowl, if requested. ~RA * From the marketers: "We're proud to introduce to the world the first bag of chips that gets you home safe," says Roger Baran, a Goodby Silverstein & Partners creative director. "For a football fan, there is a lot of emotion involved with a game. It's easy to drink more than you planned. And a lot of times all you need to stop short of driving after drinking is a friend who calls you off. On Sunday of the big game, we want Tostitos to be that friend." "We designed the technology and the bag from the ground up and then had to scale it," adds Sam Luchini, also a GS&P cr...

The Sound Of Crushing Silence: A Death-Metal Band Covers John Cage's '4'33"'

http://www.npr.org/event/music/476012094/the-sound-of-crushing-silence-a-death-metal-band-covers-john-cages-433

We're not able to be there this year, but the coverage is amazing!

We're not able to be there this year, but the coverage is amazing! Originally shared by The SpinTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVdDMliSuUg&feature=autoshare

So now we are not only able to identify stars with planets from many light-years away, but we can take actual images...

So now we are not only able to identify stars with planets from many light-years away, but we can take actual images of them. And enough of them to establish orbits. Colour me impressed! Originally shared by Winchell Chung https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/news/1404/a-four-planet-system-in-orbit-directly-imaged-and-remarkable/

MST3K and Lego. Two things that just must happen together!

MST3K and Lego. Two things that just must happen together! https://ideas.lego.com/projects/142390?cmp=IdeasProjectSocialShare

John Samuel​ :)

John Samuel​ :) Originally shared by Boing Boing Dystopian novels didn't prepare us for these unlikely anti-fascist heroes. http://boingboing.net/2017/01/27/the-extremely-unlikely-anti-fa.html?utm_content=buffer8b8b1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer

We never intended to go to an Australia Day celebration this year.

We never intended to go to an Australia Day celebration this year. But, it turned out that where we are staying was just a hundred metres or so from one such event, so we wandered down to have a look. Now ths was on the opposite side of a body of water from the main action, but still very busy. And polite. And friendly. And community spirited. There were folks from all walks of life, just having a good time. We ended up next to an Aboriginal extended family, and several other families from other parts of the world. The kids didn't care - there was trading of glow sticks (because each of the various families had differing mixes), a shared obession with the massive school of blowfish close to the shore, and a lot of laughs. There was a small amount of alcohol, but very discrete, and not a VB in sight - maybe the odd Gauge Roads or minim of high-end white, but that was it. And at the end of it, when we were back at our apartment, sitting on our balcony, watching the traffic jam, a gir...

WPP2017 - Week 02 - Symmetry

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WPP2017 - Week 02 - Symmetry Françoise Dhulesia Angela Migliore Rob Masters Alicia Smith Francesco Scaglioni Grandma Snyder Byron Sheldrick Navin Upendran Mary Wardell and Tim Kennedy #WPP2017 #WPP2017-Wk-02-Symmetry

Not exactly a give away, but heck, Tank Girl!

Not exactly a give away, but heck, Tank Girl! Originally shared by Self-Rescuing Princess Society Heck yeah! Do it! http://buff.ly/2jSi4M2

Nuff said!

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Nuff said! Originally shared by Lordy Well........... Yeah, it is.

Via Lordy​

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Via Lordy​ Strong language. But fair. "Nice tie, though." *note - this is classic British satire. Originally shared by Del Camp

Ricardo Autobahn (one half of both Spray and The Attery Squash) has released his latest solo album Panophobia.

Ricardo Autobahn (one half of both Spray and The Attery Squash) has released his latest solo album Panophobia. This is one of the tracks from that album. I would consider him (risking hyperbole) to be the Mike Oldfield of the 2010s. His mastery of composition is stunning, and the spread of genres he works in is unbelievable. Check him (and Spray, and The Attery Squash) out. Also look out for Infrastructure, a various artists concept album he produced around the Korg ARP Odyssey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBWW5ddvzyY&feature=share

Alicia Smith just asked if it was too late to catch a lift!

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Alicia Smith just asked if it was too late to catch a lift! Originally shared by null #theDonald

I bring this wonder to the attention of several of my friends including Pamela Smith​, Andrew Muhling​, and Stephen...

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I bring this wonder to the attention of several of my friends including Pamela Smith​, Andrew Muhling​, and Stephen Gunnell​. ProgRock at its best. Originally shared by Scarfolk Council We're proud to announce that Scarfolk's very own prog-rock group Beige have been asked to reform & perform Space Minstrel in its entirety at Donald Trump's inauguration tomorrow. https://scarfolk.blogspot.com/2013/03/space-minstrel-by-beige-prog-rock-1978.html

The story of a thoroughly amazing lady - a great read.

The story of a thoroughly amazing lady - a great read. Originally shared by Self-Rescuing Princess Society Pretty badass! http://buff.ly/2iMu0Qu

There really needs to be a Steam for Android.

There really needs to be a Steam for Android. We could call it "Clank"...

Via https://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram/archives/2017/0115.html

Via https://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram/archives/2017/0115.html Someone has registered the ultimate company name. https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/10542519

Usual deal...

Usual deal... https://wn.nr/gVmvSj

Nigel Hillyer​ offered up this stunning work in the Weekly Photo Project. I think it belongs on an Omni cover!

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Nigel Hillyer​ offered up this stunning work in the Weekly Photo Project. I think it belongs on an Omni cover! Originally shared by Nigel Hillyer WPP2017 - Week 02 - Symmetry Françoise Dhulesia Angela Migliore Rob Masters Alicia Smith Francesco Scaglioni Grandma Snyder Byron Sheldrick Navin Upendran Mary Wardell and Tim Kennedy #WPP2017 #WPP2017-Wk-02-Symmetry Spirella Building Symmetry This shot is a composite of the corner of the most iconic building in my home town of Letchworth Garden City.

So everyone knows what a pair of sandshoes hanging from the power lines is supposed to mean.

So everyone knows what a pair of sandshoes hanging from the power lines is supposed to mean. So what is a pair of beer cans hanging from the power lines supposed to mean?

GenghisCon Perth​ we've got Iridium flares and ISS passes booked!

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GenghisCon Perth​ we've got Iridium flares and ISS passes booked!
I'm sorry Timmy, but it is time for you to know: there is noSQL.

"I hate the term anti-vax. It's so negative."

"I hate the term anti-vax. It's so negative." "How about pro-disease." #VaccinesWork https://twitter.com/metarantz/status/806789246094741504

Made Alicia Smith​ post this, too!

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Made Alicia Smith​ post this, too! Originally shared by Alicia Smith Still not enough?

I made Alicia Smith​ post this 😈

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I made Alicia Smith​ post this 😈 Originally shared by Alicia Smith For when you don't have enough. Rob Masters​ made me post this as is. And the next.

Tant Kalle​ kicks off week 2 of the 2017 Weekly Photo Project with this inspiring image for the theme of "Symmetry".

Tant Kalle​ kicks off week 2 of the 2017 Weekly Photo Project with this inspiring image for the theme of "Symmetry". https://plus.google.com/101596849274975408886/posts/2FYGEMfv6jE

I have acquired, via a co-worker, a copy of "The Hasselblad Manual", 6th edition, by Ernst Wildi (Focal Press) in...

I have acquired, via a co-worker, a copy of "The Hasselblad Manual", 6th edition, by Ernst Wildi (Focal Press) in mint condition. It is free to a good home. Indicate your interest, and I will contact you.

Something new from Ricardo Autobahn​ and The Attery Squash.

Something new from Ricardo Autobahn​ and The Attery Squash. https://youtu.be/1E6vnxpJisk

Bush Concert / Gingerbread

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Bush Concert / Gingerbread WPP2017 - Week 01 - Holidays Françoise Dhulesia Angela Migliore Rob Masters Alicia Smith Francesco Scaglioni Grandma Snyder Byron Sheldrick Navin Upendran Mary Wardell and Tim Kennedy #WPP2017 #WPP2017-Wk-01-Holidays The holiday season here in W.A. brings many notable (and infamous) bush concerts in the South-West. It also brings a small gaming get-together, where a gingerbread house is becoming a tradition.

Break the bars - Scandinavia and the World

Originally shared by Scandinavia and the World http://satwcomic.com/break-the-bars

Look out for the WA announcement!

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Look out for the WA announcement! Originally shared by The "36" Annual Photowalk Introducing The "36" Walk, Constrain. Compose. Click. In this wonderful digital age most of us tend to fire and forget and we know that we'll reap a few good shots in the end. We're encouraged in this behaviour because digital costs us only time. Want to improve your photography? Maybe you want to improve? Maybe you want to impose some restraint? The "36" walk will help by limiting you to 36 shots during the walk. Film or digital, that's up to you but only 36. You will have to think about your composition, the light and the outcomes in advance before you hit that button. There are no "36" police to force you, but give it a go. You might be surprised at the outcome. Consider and compose before you click. You are encouraged to create a collection on your profile called The 36 2017 (or similar) and share all 36 of your images to it in separate posts. Conside...

The 2017 Weekly Photo Project is live!

The 2017 Weekly Photo Project is live! Open to all photographers, of all skill levels, this project is a great way to improve your skills, and to connect with some amazing photographers all over the world. Originally shared by Francesco Scaglioni About the Weekly Photo Project 2016 Welcome to the 2016 Weekly Photo Project - it's open for all levels of photographers and you can join at any time! The idea of the project is to have fun, whilst learning more about photography and your camera. The idea is simple: each week you will try to take a new photograph based on a theme, executed any way you feel fit. The list of themes for the year and the copy / paste tags for each theme can be found in the Community Try to take the photos weekly if possible (it is more fun that way - we don’t check exif data but “stockpiling” images in advance or raiding your archive would not be in the spirit of the project). The Project should not be a source of stress though: if you’re late then you’re la...

Weekly Photo Project 2016 in review - album version.

Weekly Photo Project 2016 in review - album version. I'm two short for this year, and about 6 months behind in moderation. I hope to to better this year! https://goo.gl/photos/MrZZFhkV7g2L6VX8A

Weekly Photo Project 2016 in review.

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Weekly Photo Project 2016 in review. I'm two short for this year, and about 6 months behind in moderation. I hope to to better this year!

2016 Summer Solstice - Extended edit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbamM0zcqfc&feature=autoshare