Monthly Archives: September 2010

NY/NJ transit riders can soon pay fares on their mobile phone

September 23, 2010 @ 8:20 pm

NY and NJ transit riders on select lines will soon be able to pay for their subway and train rides with Visa’s payWave service on their mobile phones. The pilot program currently also works with about 10,000 payWave-enabled cabs which … Continue reading →

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Joaquin Phoenix returns to The Late Show with David Letterman

September 23, 2010 @ 8:02 pm

A year and a half ago, actor Jaoquin Phoenix appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and instantly weirded the general public out by showing off an entirely different persona unseen before. It was an awkward interview and a … Continue reading →

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Giant Gumball Machine

September 23, 2010 @ 1:34 pm

If you’ve got deep enough pockets, you can purchase this giant gumball machine worth $3900. It’s said to be able to hold 14,450 gumballs which should be more than enough for any one person in an entire lifetime. Fancy! [via] … Continue reading →

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Billi Kid wheat-pastes M.I.A. for SPIN magazine

September 22, 2010 @ 8:58 pm

Billi Kid/M.I.A. video for SPIN magazine from Charles le Brigand on Vimeo. Carlito Brigante films street artist Billi Kid putting up a wheat paste of M.I.A.’s face to supplement an article in SPIN magazine about M.I.A.. This reminds me that … Continue reading →

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The fastest birds on the planet

September 22, 2010 @ 8:51 pm

BBC attached a spy camera to the back of a Peregrine Falcon and a Gos Hawk to study the birds’ speed, maneuverability, and flying technique. The cameras offer a unique view from the back of an animal that can withstand … Continue reading →

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Communication Prosthesis helps you put on a forced smile

September 22, 2010 @ 8:43 pm

Check out this hilarious project called Communication Prosthesis by Sascha Nordmeyer. The gigantic red lips and wide-opened mouth make this a perfect choice for Halloween. It’s not for sale unfortunately, but I wish it was! [via] Here’s another photo: Share … Continue reading →

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