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Dispatches from the Imagination Age
- Blue Beanie Hat with Crocheted Beard September 1, 2010Sometimes the hardest thing about going outside during the bitter cold of winter is covering everything but your face. How many people have thought to themselves, "If only I had a beard!" Or maybe you're an erstwhile spy trying to look inconspicuous under cover of cold. Well, the above Bizarre Etsy Item of the Day is one step closer toward add […]Joshua S. Fouts
- STOked: Star Trek Gamer Nerds Geeking out on Star Trek: Online September 1, 2010As an admitted Star Trek gaming nerd who plays Star Trek: Online, I was totally amazed to discover the episodic web series, "STOked" a serial that discusses developments in and around Star Trek: Online.This week STOked is celebrating its 49th episode and one year anniversary, which is amazing if but for the fact that the show began almost six month […]Joshua S. Fouts
- Arcade Fire's Whimsical, Poignant, Interactive, Google Map Music Video August 31, 2010Montreal-based Musical Group Arcade Fire, in collaboration with Google Creative, has released a beautiful and sometimes poignant interactive music video billed as an experiment. Before launching the video, the site asks you to enter the "home address where you grew up." The video then integrates Google Street Maps and satellite images of that neigh […]Joshua S. Fouts
- Debate on "Culture and Class" in London, September 7 August 31, 2010If you're in London on September 7, you might want to check out this event, a debate on "Culture and Class" at the arts venue Circus Space hosted by Counterpoint, the in-house think tank of the British Council. Wish I could make it. It looks great. From the flyer: Join Catherine Fieschi, Director Counterpoint, in a panel debate with author, Jo […]Joshua S. Fouts
- EU Parliament Launches Virtual World August 31, 2010The European Union Parliament has just announced the beta release of a new virtual world called, "Citzalia," a civic engagement effort to help EU citizens understand and participate in the EU government. Using your avatar you can walk around, interact, network, debate the issues of today, propose legislation, vote and learn about how the European P […]Joshua S. Fouts
