Natural disaster strikes Haiti, and photographers worldwide descend on it. The New York Times asks if there are too many photographers in Haiti.
(by Debbie)
It looks like the United States military is moving away from “don’t ask, don’t tell”, and to something more accepting and inclusive. Here is a look at one woman’s experience under the current policy.
Scientists take a look at Western movie-style shootouts, wondering whether or not it’s an advantage to draw first.
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Living in the future, as we do, we are sometimes confronted by bizarre questions, such as “is it ethical to clone yourself and harvest the organs?” Today we are forced to contemplate a future in which we are all Spiderman.
(from Joseph Zohn)
Take a photograph in Seattle, be sued by an artist who was commissioned to create art in a public space. We at the Big Bad Blog wonder why he has not sued Google — the sidewalks in the area are clearly visible in Google Street View.
Those of you who are saddened by your inability to read a Neil Gaiman book while simultaneously watching Doctor Who episodes can now rejoice — you will not have to choose between them, for a forty-five minute span in 2011.
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I absolutely love this photo. It originates with Minimimmo, and seen on FFFFound.
The entire concept is genius. Tiny cardboard doctors opening up a tiny cardboard box.
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On Saturday, in Trafalgar Square, there will be a protest over the police treatment of photographers in the UK. This particular blogtographer (our preferred term) cannot attend, but encourages everybody in London who happens to own a camera to attend in his place.
(originating with Katie West? found via Warren Ellis)
Also on Saturday, in case photo-protesting is insufficient for your protesting needs, you can also attempt to overdose on homeopathic medicine. Which seems a lot more pointless, but also good fun.
Naomi Klein labels Obama the first US President who is also a superbrand. She has a point. He is also sure not to be the last.
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