Monthly Archives: February 2010
Why the internet will fail (from 1995)
UPDATE: Welcome BoingBoing readers! Just came across this article from Newsweek in 1995. It lists all the reasons the internet will fail. My two favorite parts: The truth in no online database will replace your daily newspaper, no CD-ROM can … Continue reading
Filed under culture, technology
Hidden weapons
Courtesy of Matt (who else would find this?). Slightly NSFW language
Filed under humor
The Scum River Bridge
I was hesitant to even post about this because it besmirches the good name of Astoria…but it’s hilarious. Throughout the Ditmars area, there is an elevated bridge for the Amtrak train. The gigantic support structures form an arch and people … Continue reading
(literal) Heads of State
Last September, the New Yorker ran a photo series to coincide with a meeting of the United Nations, As world leaders left the floor of the General Assembly, they were able to corral 50 of them for photographs. The series, … Continue reading
Filed under photography, politics
Crank Yankers
Apparently my younger brother Austin is a budding comedy superstar. He has posted several crank call videos to YouTube (which are quite hilarious). His efforts to remain anonymous are somewhat hindered by him using his real name and showing his … Continue reading
