Scratchophonic
It ain't hi-fi, but this is a turntable you sure ain't gonna see it anywhere else.
Wes Phillips
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I Think the Universal Translator is Broken
So I have no idea what this photo is about. Any guesses?
In Case You're Wondering What I'm Doing Today
I'm working here—and I like it.
Edward Tufte's New Book
Here's a chapter from Tufte's upcoming <I>Beautiful Evidence</I>. Some of the graphics are pretty blurry on the computer screen, but they look great if you print this out.
The Buddha Machine
No, not our intrepid correspondent from Sin City, but the anti-iPod—a cheap ambient sound generator with a line out for hi-fi connection. Rumor has it that Brian Eno bought 8.
Best Mashup Yet
Yeah, <I>Brokeback Mountain</I> mashups are a dime a dozen, but this one is delightful. Go to the external link and scroll down to "Brokeback Mouse."
Whale Songs Are, Well, Songs
Scientists turn to information theory to analyze the complexity, redundency, and predictability of the songs of the Humpback whale. Their conclusion? Well, we need more research—but our lack of knowledge is now so much better informed.
How to Draw Innards
Kevin Hulsey offers a fascinating tutorial on how to do cut-away illustrations. I have so much respect for folks who can clearly conceptualize complex devices, much less portray them for the rest of us.
More Bad Cover Art
A resource we'll never run out of.
Third Annual Nigerian Email Conference
There's still time to register for the Lady Mariam Abacha and Mr. Godwin Oyathelem seminar on "The effectiveness of using all UPPERCASE characters."