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This really is a great idea; I’m filing it in my “Public Games” file for when I get around to organizing a city-wide game.

as far back as 1937, the belief that mundanity had a currency for historians spurred three young men to start an ambitious and radical project. When Mass Observation began, members of the public were invited to help with a new research project on daily li

More on the “Mass Observation” movement in Britain.

A short bio of Steve Earle and his recent move to NY. I really like his music.

Funny, popular British device from the 1970’s a combination alarm clock and tea kettle for you bedside table.

The 60th anniversary of the so-called “Roswell Incident” will be marked July 5-8 at the city’s annual UFO festival. City officials say 50,000 people are expected for the event, which will include lectures, book-signings, tours, entertainment, and, accordi

Using photos of oft-snapped subjects (like Notre Dame) scraped from around the Web, Photosynth (based on Seadragon technology) creates breathtaking multidimensional spaces with zoom and navigation features that outstrip all expectation.