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Obama Swearing Techno Mix.

February 12th, 2009 · by John · 7 Comments

(Totally not fucking safe for fucking work at all, unless you work at a place that’s like fucking awesome.)I’ve been waiting for these to come out–it didn’t take long at all! If you find better versions (as I’m sure they’ll soon appear), let us know! Technorati Tags: obama, swearing

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Tags: Obama · Video

Happy Darwin Day!

February 12th, 2009 · by John · No Comments

As I’m sure you’ve already heard, it’s a two-for-one celebration: the 200th anniversary of the day when both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were squeezed out of their mothers’ wombs and into this cold world. I live in a world of ideas, words and algorithms, and these two humans, more than most, demonstrated through their [...]

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Tags: Humanism · Politics · Science

Spark: History of the Internet in 8 minutes.

February 12th, 2009 · by John · 1 Comment

Actually, in seven minutes.  This lesson, taught in a pleasantly authoritative British voice, starts in 1957 and ends in 1990.  It’s fascinating to consider that one of the main motivations for the technologies that so connect us today was the fear of disrupted communications in a nuclear attack. History of the Internet

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Tags: Spark · Technology

Spark: Pre-Celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 12th, 2009 · by xJane · 1 Comment

And watch this vid. An MoF favorite singer and an MoF favorite cause: Regina Spektor and No On H8. Do this before V day and enjoy your partnership on Valentine’s Day guilt-free (and full of hope). Let’s dedicate this Valentine’s Day to love.

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