No particular reason, Mark's Raratonga skin sore picture was just really freaking me out, and it's lunchtime on the West Coast. 
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And now, we pause for a Unicorn Moment
No particular reason, Mark's Raratonga skin sore picture was just really freaking me out, and it's lunchtime on the West Coast. After 40 years, Sony retires Betamax
You’d be forgiven for thinking the videocassette format long-dead, but it turns out that Betamax is still around. Sony is finally going to withdraw tapes from sale, bringing a 40-year story to an end. The last recorders were sold in 2002. ベータビデオカセットおよびマイクロMVカセットテープ出荷終了のお知らせ [Sony; via The Verge]
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In leaked document, Comcast admits data caps are not about congestion
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Upvote this: Teach kids in underserved communities how to code with Minecraft
LA Makerspace co-founder Tara Tiger Brown shares a project that her kid-friendly maker workshop is trying to make a reality.
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Pay what you want for the world travel hacker bundle and start planning your next adventure
There’s nothing better than getting away–and there’s no time like the present. Experience something brand new, and do it without breaking the bank thanks to these must-know travel hacks. From generating income remotely to quickly learning basic Chinese–this bundle will give you the inside guide to discovering the world.Simply beat the average price to unlock […]
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Surf faster with the NetSpot Pro Wi-Fi optimizer now 87% off in the Boing Boing Store
NetSpot lets you visualize, optimize, and troubleshoot your wireless networks with any MacBook so you can get the best connection possible at all times. Use the mapping feature to view dead zones and optimize hotspot placement, and use the troubleshooting tool to identify connectivity issues. With NetSpot Pro, you’ll never miss a beat, post, or […]
