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• newMiguel Accidentally Crushed A Fan
  Miguel's career in music may be over after this freak accident tonight at the Billboard Awards, but we're sure he has a future in the WWE.
  - 8 hours ago, 20 May 13, 4:07am -
• newThis Is America's New Most Expensive Home
  Greenwich, Conn. has long been known for its pricey ZIP codes, enviable proximity to New York City, and of course, a diaspora of wealthy Wall Street residents that has earned it a nickname as the hedge fund capital of the country. Now the tony town w…
  - 9 hours ago, 20 May 13, 2:37am -
• newDo White South Africans Have A Future?
  White South Africans run the economy. They have a disproportionate amount of influence in politics and the media. They still have the best houses and most of the best jobs. All of this is true but it is not the only picture.
  - 10 hours ago, 20 May 13, 1:54am -
• newPlease Don't Start Eating Healthfully. Sincerely, The Food Industry
  Dear Consumers: A disturbing trend has come to our attention. You, the people, are thinking more about health, and you’re starting to do something about it. This cannot continue.
  - 11 hours ago, 20 May 13, 1:03am -
• newSatellite Shoots Beautiful 6,000-Mile-Long Panoramic Photo From Orbit
  There’s a slew of super-large panorama pictures available on the web , but when was the last time you heard about a picture that spans well over half the diameter of Earth?
  - 14 hours ago, 19 May 13, 9:20pm -
• newThe 16 Most Popular Tumblrs
  This is what Yahoo is spending $1.1 billion on.
  - 15 hours ago, 19 May 13, 9:01pm -
• newWhy Google Will Crush Nielsen
  Internet measurement techniques need a complete overhaul. New ways have emerged, potentially displacing older panel-based technologies. This will make it hard for incumbent players to stay in the game.
  - 15 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:48pm -
• newBeing The Boston Bomber's Nurse
  They did what they had to do, and did it well. But they worry.
  - 15 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:24pm -
• newWhy Tumblr Could Be Yahoo's YouTube
  Super-charged growth? Yup. Fueled by user-generated content that comes with potential copyright headaches? Got it! Barely there revenues? Of course! Billion-dollar-plus price tag? Check! Yes, all of that describes the Yahoo-Tumblr deal. And it also d…
  - 16 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:01pm -
• newFlesh-Eating Bacteria Amputee Uses Incredible Bionic Hands
  Flesh-eating bacteria amputee Aimee Copeland now uses the latest technology in prosthetic hands to chop vegetables, pick up tiny items like Skittles, and comb and iron press her hair.
  - 16 hours ago, 19 May 13, 7:31pm -

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• newHow to Uninstall Windows or Linux After Dual-Booting
  We've talked a lot about running multiple operating systems on the same computer—whether it's Windows and Linux, Windows and OS X, or something else—but what happens when it's time to get rid of one? Here's how to delete Windows or Linux from you…
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• newInvert Your Phone's Colors For Nighttime Navigation
  Most standalone GPS units have a night mode that draws the map with dark colors so the glare doesn't distract you while driving, but a lot of smartphone GPS apps lack this critical feature. However, you can give any GPS app a reasonable stand-in for…
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• newImgur Extension by Metronomik Rehosts Images Instantly
  Chrome: Imgur took the crown as our favorite image host for it's speed and ease of use, and imgur Extension by Metronomik takes a few extra steps out of the process for Chrome users.Read more...    
  - 14 hours ago, 19 May 13, 10:00pm -
• newI have an idea for an Arduino project, but I don't have experience.
  I have an idea for an Arduino project, but I don't have any experience with it.I'm having trouble updating my jailbroken iPhone.My wife & I finally adopted a dog. His name is Obi. Does anyone have any advice on some good clothing that can keep you w…
  - 15 hours ago, 19 May 13, 9:00pm -
• newGet a Text When Your Sump Pump Fails
  A lot of sump pump systems have a backup pump and an alarm that goes off in the case of failure, but that alarm is only good if you're home to hear it. With a little ingenuity though, you can hack your to send you a text if the water level starts ge…
  - 16 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:00pm -
• newCreate a Center-Pull Ball of Yarn By Hand
  If you're into knitting—or if you regularly need yarn for your DIY projects—you know it can be tough to keep your yarn under control and tangle free. A center-pull ball of yarn eliminates a lot of the hassle, and it's really easy to make your ow…
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• newSmartDeblur Fixes Blurry Photos without the Fuss
  Windows: As good as our camera phones have gotten, they can still produce some blurry images, especially of moving subjects or in low light. While you could try to sharpen them up in a feature-rich app like Photoshop and futz around with a bunch of…
  - 18 hours ago, 19 May 13, 6:00pm -
• newFive Best Android Phones: 2013 Edition
  There are so many Android phones on the market that choosing the best one can mean a ton of research, price-checking, and waiting to see what's coming out in the next few weeks or months. Some are exclusive to specific carriers, some run stock Androi…
  - 21 hours ago, 19 May 13, 3:00pm -
• newOrganize and Dispense Plastic Bags with a 2-Liter Bottle
  Old shopping bags have tons of uses, but just balling them up and tossing them in your pantry can get messy. Instead, mount a 2-liter bottle to the wall and use it as a makeshift bag dispenser.Read more...    
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• This Week's Top Downloads
  Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week. Read more...    
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• newWhat the Mounties pirate
  Travis sez, "The Pirate Party of Canada has uncovered that IP addresses from within the RCMP and Industry Canada are used to download copyrighted material. The point here isn't that they are downloading, it's that because all we have are IP addresses…
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• newPatent lawyers: Help! The evil Makers won't let us apply for bullshit 3D printing patents!
  Two minor characters from my novel Makers have apparently come to life and written an article for 3D Printing Industry. These two people are patent lawyers for Finnegan IP law firm, Washington, DC, which I don't recall making up, but this is definite…
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• Nintendo claims ownership over gamer fanvids on YouTube
  Alan Wexelblat comment on the news that Nintendo has claimed "monetization rights" to fan videos on YouTube that feature tips on playing its games. Some of these videos are incredibly popular, and while their use of Nintendo's creations are often fai…
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• NYPD wrongfully seize wrong SD card
  "New York City police officers arrested a woman who was video recording them from a public sidewalk as they conducted some type of 'vehicle safety checkpoint.'"    
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• Top UK government officials tamper with inquest into Brit assassinated by Russian spies in London, suppress evidence
  Marina Litvinenko, widow of Alexander Litvinenko (a British citizen who was assassinated in London by two former KGB agents who poisoned him with radioactive polonium) has accused the British government, Secretary of State William Hague, and PM David…
  - 2 days ago, 18 May 13, 9:36pm -
• Is this the best song from this year's Eurovision Song Contest?
  The battle of the bands, featuring acts from Ireland to Israel, is underway as we speak. Embedded above is Cezar Ouatu's particularly excellent It's my life, this year's Transylvanian entry. Our Europe Correspondent Leigh Alexander will be filing a r…
  - 2 days ago, 18 May 13, 8:20pm -
• Associated Press quietly nukes its dumber-than-dumb DRM-for-news system
  Do you remember the Associated Press's 2009 announcement that they had discovered a magic-beans technology that would let them stop people from quoting the news unless they paid for license fees (for quotes as short as 12 words, yet!)? Didn't work. S…
  - 2 days ago, 18 May 13, 7:00pm -
• To do this weekend: Maker Faire Bay Area
  Maker Faire Bay Area is this weekend, in San Mateo, California! Pesco, Mark and I will all be there, and I'm sure many of you reading Boing Boing will be, too. Mark has been posting some great behind-the-scenes snapshots on his Instagram. And of cour…
  - 2 days ago, 18 May 13, 3:53pm -
• Watch the latest videos in Boing Boing's video post archives
  Among the most recent video posts you will find on our all-new video archive page: • Child sneaks camera into school to document gross food. • The art of brain hacking. • Grizzly bear eats video camera. • 11 year old and his 3D printer. • H…
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• World's tiniest monkey eats a noodle
  About this video, which shows a Pygmy Marmoset noshing on a macaroni, Meredith Yayanos says: "The tinier the primate, the deeper the Uncanny Valley." I don't know anything about the conditions under which this video was shot, but obviously monkeys be…
  - 2 days ago, 18 May 13, 3:28pm -

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• Elegant Themes Giveaway – 3 Developer Accounts Worth $89 Each!
  ElegantThemes is giving away 3 Developer Accounts which are valued at $89 each! With a Developer Account, you get access to all their themes and plugins with updates and support for a full year. How to Participate To enter the contest, all you need t…
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• WP Theme: MetroStore for Ecommerce
  Inspired by the famous Metro UI, we proudly present MetroStore. Flat design, vivid colors, ultimate focus on content, all in one pack. Colorlabs Project Key Features of MetroStore Customizable color scheme Headline Slider Products Thumbnail Flipper M…
  - 6 days ago, 14 May 13, 2:00pm -
• WP Theme: Flick for Magazines
  A clean, media-oriented WordPress theme that is perfect for bloggers who have media content such as photographs, images, graphics and other media. My Theme Shop Key Features of Flick Unlimited color schemes Unlimited background patterns Responsive de…
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• WP Theme: Crave for Food
  Just like a banana, the Crave theme is appealing. Studiopress Key Features of Epik 3 color schemes Featured content slider Multiple page layouts and templates Widget-ready Built in SEO for posts and pages Based on the advanced Genesis framework Price…
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• WP Theme: GamingZone for Magazines
  Designed for gaming portals, gaming news websites… Every element is well crafted and makes your site look professional with maximum exposure to your content. Magazine3 Key Features of GamingZone Responsive design Featured content slider Star rating…
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• WP Theme: Agency Pro for Businesses
  Deliver on every level for web agencies, design agencies, media agencies, marketing agencies and many more. Frog Themes Key Features of Agency Pro Full width slider Responsive design Masonry portfolio Touch enabled Google Fonts library Automated imag…
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• WP Theme: The Muse for Blogging
  The vibe of this theme is very young and colorful, with nice icons which bring a cool and minimalistic approach. Themefuse Key Features of The Muse Responsive design WordPress posts format Jquery image/video lightbox Auto image resizing Search engine…
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• WP Theme: Foxy for Businesses
  The themes finds harmony in a balance of simple and striking design elements. Fun but it doesn’t let anything get in the way of its structured and functional layout. Elegant Themes Key Features of Foxy Unlimited color schemes Responsive design Home…
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• WP Theme: Epik for Portfolios
  Designed specifically for startups, mobile apps, web apps, bloggers, portfolios, businesses…..and the list goes on. Studiopress Key Features of Epik Responsive design 10 color schemes Featured content slider Multiple page layouts and templates Widg…
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• WP Theme: Pinstagram – Pinterest Inspired
  Capture the magic of Pinterest and maximize your pageviews with a layout users are familiar with My Theme Shop Key Features of Pinstagram Unlimited color schemes Unlimited background patterns Responsive design Featured content slider Google Fonts Ads…
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