Great PAC

O's for Obama!

Lessig in WSJ

Lessig in the Wall Street Journal. Adapted from his new book Remix. The article title was not his idea apparently. Good reading though.

good quotes:

"In 1906, for example, perhaps America's then most famous musician, John Phillip Sousa, warned Congress about the inevitable loss that the spread of these "infernal machines" -- the record player -- would cause. As he described it:

"When I was a boy...in front of every house in the summer evenings you would find young people together singing the songs of the day or the old songs. Today you hear these infernal machines going night and day. We will not have a vocal chord left. The vocal chords will be eliminated by a process of evolution, as was the tail of man when he came from the ape."

A professional fearful that new technology would destroy the amateur. "The tide of amateurism cannot but recede," he predicted. A recession that he believed would only weaken culture."

"We need to restore a copyright law that leaves "amateur creativity" free from regulation. Before the 20th century, this culture flourished. The 21st century could see its return. Digital technologies have democratized the ability to create and re-create the culture around us. Where the creativity is an amateur remix, the law should leave it alone. It should deregulate amateur remix."

xkcd Inspires Real Feature

Google just implemented one of Randall Munroe's jokes in real life.

The Legend of Zelda

Yeah!

That's Some Good Eatin'

King Richard II's Recipe Book

Need A New Car?

I've wanted this for years.....

Gmail "Mail Goggles" Prevent Drunk Email

I love Google Labs.

New Andrew Bird Track

"Oh No". (Thanks to MisterCox)

Vonnegut quote of the day

"This, too, was the title of a book by Trout, The Gutless Wonder. It was about a robot who had bad breath, who became popular after his halitosis was cured. But what made the story remarkable, since it was written in 1932, was that it predicted the widespread use of burning jellied gasoline on human beings. It was dropped on them from airplanes. Robots did the dropping. They had no conscience, and no circuits which would allow them to imagine what happens to people on the ground. Trout's leading robot looked like a human being, and could talk and dance and so on, and go out with girls. And nobody held it against him that he dropped jellied gasoline on people. But they found his halitosis unforgivable. But then he cleared that up, and he was welcomed to the human race."
(Slaughterhouse Five)

Dunning-Kruger effect

"The Dunning-Kruger effect is an example of cognitive bias in which people who are worst at a task show the most illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average."

Tina Fey as Sarah Palin

For the VP debate parody.
Key quote: "I believe marriage is meant to be a sacred institution between two unwilling teenagers."

New Preview Album Up!

New preview album up here It'll go on the SLM page when I get a chance. It's not strictly a preview of the upcoming new studio tracks - different songs for one thing - but it's the first new set of songness that has come out of my corner of the internet in several months. Start the ticker tape parade!

And Arrested Development Quote of The Day

From Lucille regarding to her Mexican housekeeper:

"Oh, please, they didn't sneak into this country to be your friends!!"

New Tracks On The Way

Soon soon soon...studio has been consuming us...but soon!

Craigslist needs a new job listing category

"Criminal accomplices"

Amazing photo search tool

This site instantly displays an assortment of pictures based on color input from you. Just try it out.

Ron English

Old billboard art. That is, guerrilla billboard art.

Windows 98

Don't you miss its great features, like user friendly password circumvention?

The neuropsychology of politics

Key quote:
"When someone in the audience pointed out that the researchers themselves appeared to be highly partisan observers, Amodio barked, "Big deal!" He explained that scientists do tend to be liberal, but that's on account of their predilection for the truth and tolerance for uncertainty. (They're also more creative than most other people, he added, which reinforces their bias to the left.)"

Christian Nymphos

The only site I have come across that lists "Biblical Studies" immediately below "Anal Sex". "WARNING: Some of the sexual acts we mention on our blog could cause physical damage to you or your spouse."

Porn for the Aleister Crowley set

If you know what I mean, you'll know not to watch it. Also, it's a music video for a song by Flying Lotus directed by Eric Wareheim with animation by Devin Flynn (whose usual work makes this look pretty normal).

Eugene Mirman Blogs the Conventions

This is pretty old now, but still hilarious.

MST3K Quote of the Day

"....and his coffin will be made entirely of coconuts..."

Superpoop

Not as good as Married to the Sea (The Champagne of Webcomics), but this one was great if only for being the first good Obama joke I've heard.

MST3K Quote of the Day

I'm going to try to post a new MST3K quote every day. A $50 gift certificate to "Stanley's Sprockets" to anyone who can identify it.

"Santa's laughter mocks the poor."

We'll see how long I keep this up.

BONUS QUOTE: Since the above was tweeted yestereve...here's another:

"Oh man, I know he's French, but HER???"

Very informative article

Way, way, way more than you ever wanted to know about laser guns. That is, the sci-fi type and their real-world practicality.

Slashdot post of the day

Highlights from all of the people who accuse them of working for various corporations and political parties. OK, if you find this funny, you've probably already read it on their site.

But.


Still.

I just like thinking what pushed them over the edge and made them post this today.

Current's animation is great

Today I bring you "Internet porn and you", but if you missed "Uncle Sam & 9/11", you should see it, too.

Advertisement of the year

1947

Jesus is My Friend

by Sonseed. Thanks to Semaj.

Awesome webcam

Watch it for Science.

I admit, every now and then fail is amazing

Like this.
And this.
Edit: And this.
Edit: Eschewing taste, this, too.

For fans of The Protector

This girl. Wow.

Sorry to get a little political

But this is too perfect.

The Rainbow Connection

An undeniable conspiracy. Thanks to Semaj Nosnibor.

do a j

watch this thing.

movie blog

found this great movie blog this morn that spends most of its time on bad horror... which i am TOTALLY all about.
the clever anecdotes strewn throughout the reviews almost make up for using phrases like, "LOL!" and "I felt like Cathy from the sunday comics."
the truth is, damage like that can be irrevocable. but it's a damn good anecdote.
here's her movie poster collection.
here's the aforementioned anecdote reviewing Food of the Gods.

At least God's in control

1.87 people die every second. Wrap your mind around that.

(redirected from comments on the Wired.com article for the LHC here)

Saving the Cougar Ace

Possibly the coolest job ever.

The makings of the best true crime story ever.

When the most mundane part was when the dog ate the weapon, you're looking at real entertainment value.

This is for you, Viper

There seems to be a bit of a cooking theme on this blog lately.

I have very strict requirements for my running mate, Mr Rove

I got all the qualifications you need right here.

Edit: Fixed broken link.

Socotra Island

Want to buy me a ticket?

FactCheck.org

Shouldn't this be illegal? Maybe I should just stop paying attention.

Reuters knows how to sell a story

Title only.

Socialism!

I guess we already knew this, but it's interesting to have it broken down: state political orientation vs. net gain or loss of federal funds.

My painting technique

As demonstrated by Adam and Jamie of Mythbusters.

Holy crap

This is one amazing explosion.

How to Fight Twenty Children

A simple guide.

Breadmaking 101

A helpful dance-structional video.

Trippy

Find the blind spots your brain doesn't want you to know you have.

Early Bill Watterson Work

Here you go.

Some choice comics:

Political

College

Too close to home

Add One Washing Machine and One Toilet

and you get the most practical appliance of all time

Want a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence?

Have you got $250?

The Most Important Article on the 2008 Summer Olympics You Will Ever Read

And I'm not exaggerating.

OK, and this one's pretty crazy too.

Interesting Lawsuit of the day

United States of America v. $124,700 in U.S. Currency

Australia

Land of beauty and class

So, I'm never trusting video ever again

Thanks, SIGGRAPH!

Casaubon, take note

The greatest wedding cake ever.

Tairy Greene's Acting Seminar for Children

This is awesome!

What better way to make the 1,000th post than with THIS!

Barack singing! Well sorta.

Stella On Politics

Just like it sounds: Michael, Michael, David waxing political.

Chris Onstad

His Comic: Achewood
His Influence: The Stanford Chaparral

Number One Summer JAM!

Wondering what this summer's number one jam song is? Well, here it is! Nice Peace!

Rock on.

City List

I often find myself wondering this. I know it's pretty easily findable via simple google but it's interesting to peruse nonetheless. Check out NYC! Beating Tokyo. That's what I like to see...USA! USA! USA!

Why must you tease

2 Skinnee J's is getting back together, and playing in New York three days after I leave.

Porn Parody Titles

Comprehensive list of porn parody titles including such greats as:
Beaverjuice
Captain Hooker and Peter Porn
A Clockwork Orgy
The Deer Humper
Dick, Tracy?
Frosty the Blowman
Snatch Adams
Willy Wonka and the Hershey Highway
and
Erectnophobia

No clue how many of these are real... but I pray that at least the last two are...
edit:
Erectnophobia is real...

Retirement in Japan....

....it's slightly different than elsewhere...

Yes, that's a 73 year old porn star. A dude no less.

Golden Throats

It's celebrity sing-off time here on SLM. Enjoy!
Patrick Swayze - She's Like the Wind
William Shatner - Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds
Eddie Murphy - Party All the Time
and of course...
Leonard Nimoy - The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins
Sorry I couldn't find any Sebastian Cabot... but if I could, the sing-off wouldn't even remotely be fair. Cabot. Hands down. Every time.

Smoking Ads

What do more doctors smoke?
Or the Flinstones... what do they smoke?
But it's healthier to smoke Chesterfields...

New Yorker

Yeah, I know we all know about it already and it's old news, but seriously... next time I give someone a "Hezbollah-style fist jab," I'm gonna tell everyone exactly what it means. Did these people not have childhoods at all?

Dr. Horrible

This is a pretty great idea, a mad scientist's blog... also musical. I enjoy it, anyway.

The Physics of Baseball

Really cool article....even for those of us who aren't sports crazy.

One Haded Typing Glove

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Ideal Resumes

New trend that's catching on: video resumes!
Here's trendsetter Aleksey Vayner
and trendfollower Michael Cera

Apricots in Mashed Potatoes

Word of advice: Don't. Do it.

Flying Saucer Power Source

Really.

Woo Hoo Muxtape!

It is our opinion that everyone should post SLuM songs...hehe...

Today is Al Green Day

Classic video from the 70s

Octopus Story of The Day

Octopui and Rubik's Cubes

Guy Love

This scene from Scrubs was totally worth my time.

Ninja attacks school.

Well....sorta.

12 To The Moon

Everybody should watch this MST3K. Go ahead...I'll wait....

Stump Hugelarge at the controls.

For All You Unfortunate Souls Outside Of The Greater NYC Area

You've been yearning for the power, the glory, and the raw exuberance that is Sublunar Minds live. Well now thanks to the miracle of digital cameras that record low quality video, your wish has been granted. Behold: SLUM at the Trash Bar:

Sealand Is Fun

We all know about it, but I thought we'd just like to gaze at a picture of it again. Just for fun.

SLM Site Updates

Complete with better players and a nifty random shuffle among all 17,000 songs. Well, at least it feels like that many. Sublunar Minds Music

Walkable Urbanism

Is important. Muy.

"There's No Land On The Water"

What to do with populations displaced by rising ocean levels? The Ocean Walker.

Music video

Viper's Frontier Psychiatrist video reminded me a bit of this old gem from Of Montreal. It was directed by The Brothers Chaps (creators of homestarrunner.com).

Alice in Wonderlands....on drugs

Very cool music video with an original remix of mostly samples assets from the film. Trippy and groovy.

Two Related Articles

1) How YouPorn is Ruining Porn DVD Sales

2) Bees Learn New Languages Easily!

Yes, the world is a strange place.

Love Me Some EFF

Well, not always. Sometimes they're a little...well...too much.

But their press releases are always entertaining at least. Now one word:

Princeohead

Congratulations!

Our sincerest apologies.

Dean Kamen is back!

And his new project looks pretty rad to say the least.

Very interesting music video

I've been a fan of The Avalanches since I first heard their CD back in 2002. One my favorite tracks was Frontier Psychiatrist. I've never seen the music video until tonight- and it has changed my life forever. Curious? You bet your bottom you are!

By the way, the rest of the album is very good as well.

Enjoy!

Name of the Day

See for yourself!

Florida Teacher Suspended

On suspicion of Wizardry. Not a joke.

Disturbing Disney

Ad for kid's underwear (it's exactly what you think it is...)
I actually got this from Glenn Beck... weird, huh?

Scott Clark Woolley:

1) Full time, famous cake designer

2) Wanna be lyricist

3) Closet film composer

Tip: His crappy Broadway wanna-be song starts at 3:00.

I think my favorite part of this video (it is really hard to choose just one) is the random musical cue for the Robin. Did the video REALLY need that?

Hahahahaha!

Pac-Man

I finally understand!