Howard Rheingold has been uploading scans of some wonderful sketches he made in his notebook from a HotWired (Wired Magazine’s original web presence) meeting that took place on May 18th, 1994. What an amazing piece of internet history.
On a related note, here’s Jeff Veen’s write-up on the history of HotWired interfaces.
“Naturally Juicy” is a totally bizarre and overtly sexual commercial spot for Orangina that includes, among other things, an anthropomorphic octopus giving a lap dance.
It’s like a travel promotion for a Furry fantasy getaway.
Thanks to Danger Ranger for the reminder!
Rev. Phil Sano presents The Pornography of the Bicycle, a series of short films on the theme of bike porn, currently touring the US on The Bike Calipornification Tour. There will be a screening in San Francisco this Thursday, January 3rd at The Roxie.
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008, The Pornography of the Bicycle will be playing for one night only at the Roxie in San Francisco. The 90-minute showing will consist of 28 short films on the theme of Bike Porn. They range from the contemplative, to the inventive, to the downright illustrative. Included with the movies will be a live dramatic recreation of the World Naked Bike Ride where bike porn curator Rev. Phil Sano was hit by a drunk driver and then arrested*. Please be advised of adult content.
Last Gasp is one of the sponsors and will be there giving out some of their great stuff.
“Terminus” is a fantastic short film by Trevor Cawood and Spy Films that features one very persistent concrete stalker, along with great visual effects in a 1970’s setting.
After inadvertently offending a strange entity that accosts him on his way to work, a 1970s businessman quickly finds himself in the midst if a bizarre predicament. What follows is a rapid descent into madness, a journey both eerie and darkly humorous. The exact nature of the businessman’s tormentor is purposefully ambiguous, lending itself to a variety of interpretations.
via I Am Bored
The Crate Digger Death-Match ‘08 challenges 12 musicians to create an entire album in 12 hours using only $12 worth of music and materials. CDD takes place this Saturday, January 5th from 8am to 8pm and is being organized by Doctor Popular, TradeMark G and Z. Here’s more info, including the competition rules and judging.
The Crate Digger Death-match is an audio experiment wherein 12 different musicians attempt to create an entire album in under 12 hours using only $12 worth of cds, records, vhs tapes, or children’s toys as their instruments.
They are still looking for a few more competitors, prize sponsors and they could also use some tech help with a good system for the online judging.
