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Journalism Warning Labels « Tom Scott

It seems a bit strange to me that the media carefully warn about and label any content that involves sex, violence or strong language — but there’s no similar labelling system for, say, sloppy journalism and other questionable content. I … Continue reading

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Wooster Collective: Fresh Stuff From Princess Hijab

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Wooster Collective: Robbie Conal’s Guerrilla Postering Guide

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4chan prank means Justin Bieber must tour North Korea – Boing Boing

The contest, which ends at 1800 on 7 July, saw North Korea move from 24th to 1st place in less than two days, several thousand votes ahead of Israel. Link: 4chan prank means Justin Bieber must tour North Korea – … Continue reading

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Warning stickers for the Daily Mail – Boing Boing

Here’s some sticker template for decorating the free copies of the Wail that you encounter in your life. Link: Warning stickers for the Daily Mail – Boing Boing

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How “Christ, What an Asshole!” is the Answer to the New Yorker Magazine Caption Contest

Link: How “Christ, What an Asshole!” is the Answer to the New Yorker Magazine Caption Contest via: Boing Boing

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Tangerinegate… by Robert Popper

So I switched on LBC (a London talk radio station) where the topic was Gordon Brown’s alleged bad temper. I called up and got through almost instantly. “What do you want to talk about?” asked the LBC operator. Without time … Continue reading

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TrustoCorp Guerilla Signs

Link: WHAT THE F*K HAVE YOU DONE?: TrustoCorp Guerilla Signs

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The Yes Men – World Economic Forum

Much more at the site. Link: World Economic Forum – Initiatives

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PDN: How To Create a Pop Star in Photoshop

This fall, Steven Kasher Gallery in New York exhibited Josh Gosfield’s collection of memorabilia relating to Gigi Gaston, the French singer/songwriter of the 1960s. His reproductions of album covers, posters, tabloid newspaper articles, fan magazines and scandal sheets tell the … Continue reading

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Art market anarchy at Paris Photo 2009 — free photos! – lens culture

A surprise act of art market anarchy took place just outside the entrance to the exclusive gala VIP opening night at Paris Photo 2009 last week. Link: Art market anarchy at Paris Photo 2009 — free photos! – lens culture … Continue reading

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce | The Yes Men

Link: U.S. Chamber of Commerce | The Yes Men: In a dramatic announcement at the National Press Club today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reversed its position on climate change policy, and promised to immediately cease lobbying against the Kerry-Boxer … Continue reading

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Prank – Am I Invisible

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