If any of you have seen “Parks and Recreation”, then you’ll know that it’s mostly a much-less-funny version of “The Office”. However, there is one shining beacon of light on an otherwise mediocre show, and that is the presence of Ron Swanson. This tribute to him, delivered by Uproxx, is epic and awesome. [Picture Source: […]
Faced with the realisation that we suddenly had room enough to put up our own Christmas tree, I was initially at a loss when considering how to decorate it. We have no ornaments and the idea of shopping for them made me drowsy. I can’t remember what first brought to mind the image of a […]
This 20-by-8-foot, 5,760 pixel installation by 8-bit artist Jude Buffum was created over 5 days and recorded in this time-lapse video during the 25th annual Game Developers Convention earlier this year. [iam8bit Productions]
If you’re looking for a unique geeky Christmas present and are environmental conscious, then consider taking a gander at Wood Thumb. I ran across this purveyor of unique wooden Men’s ties at the Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles last weekend. This San Fransisco-based startup uses recycled wood that is sourced and “upcycled” from old […]
Darth Vader conducts a Christmas themed flash mob to provide a release for stressed students. It was all very sweet until he force-choked a flat tenor. [Via Gamma Squad]
Cynics sometimes describe the electorate as sheep, but a new study suggests their behavior could mirror that of fish. The idea comes from an experiment into how an influential minority affects the behavior of a large group. It involved the golden shiner, a fish that is naturally predisposed to link yellow to food, but can […]
After emailing the author (Virtual Shackles) for permission to repost this on [GAS], here’s what he replied: Sure thing, though for civil disobedience purposes we at virtual shackles do prefer that you steal it. Done Mike. Thanks! [Virtual Shackles]
Check out this series of totally awesome pictures retelling some of this year’s most notable event (as reported by the press) entirely made out of LEGO. [Source: Flickr – qantrell]
YouTube for Schools lets schools access free educational YouTube videos while limiting access to other YouTube content. Students can learn from more than 400,000 educational videos, from well-known organizations like Stanford, PBS and TED, and from up-and-coming YouTube partners with millions of views, like Khan Academy, Steve Spangler Science and numberphile. Schools can also customize […]
A federal agency has urged state legislatures to introduce a flat-out ban on any cellphone use by drivers, except in genuine emergencies. Previous proposals at both state and federal level have varied in scope, with some states banning texting or handheld use of phones by drivers. Now the National Transportation Safety Board is going a […]