The Artoo bathing suit from Australian designer James Lillis will make help you blend in on the sandy beaches of Tatooine.
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R2D2, the bathing-suit edition
Chokepoint Capitalism: how Big Tech and Big Content captured creative labor markets and how we'll win them back
Copyright scholar Rebecca Giblin joins forces with erstwhile Boing Boing editor Cory Doctorow to excoriate Big Tech and Big Content—not for the everyday sins of privacy invasion and surveillance but for their cornering of creative labor. Their book, Chokepoint Capitalism [Amazon], out later this month, identifies not just the problem but projects that show the… READ THE REST
Deletionpedia is where deleted wikipedia articles may live forever
Deletionpedia archives Wikipedia articles when the are deleted—a regular occurrence given how tightly "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit" is policed by the insiders who edit the edits (previously, previously). [deletionpedia.org via Hacker News] Deletionpedia is a radical inclusionist wiki for rescuing articles that have been discussed from Wikipedia's deletionism. It was started by… READ THE REST
Southern culture magazine is a musical delight
I always enjoy the special music issues of Oxford America and Volume 23 is no exception. It features special articles focusing on the musical creators from the South, with essays interviews and personal remembrances. This issue, "Up South," has profiles of artists who migrated to the northern states and so had a huge influence on… READ THE REST
Sleep more soundly than ever on ethically-made luxury bedding, available for $189
Everybody likes to add a touch of luxury to their lives, right? The good news is it doesn't have to be expensive to do that. Adding a little luxury to your day can be as easy and affordable as getting amazing bedding for a great price. The Cariloha Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set offers the same experience as most high-end bedding… READ THE REST
Cut out the dullness with this nearly $40 off this great knife
Many people don't realize it because of how commonplace they are, but a good knife is a huge necessity in your day-to-day (even if you don't want to look like this). And if you fancy yourself a handyperson that spends a ton of time in the elements? Well, you'll need a reliable piece of gear. It's not uncommon… READ THE REST
Get this amazing AWS cloud training collection for a super great price
At this point, it's safe to say that cloud computing is not only here to stay but also here to grow (and no, we don't mean these clouds). But if you're someone who feels behind the eight ball on cloud technology, where can you turn? Hope should not be lost for latecomers to the game. Fortunately, you… READ THE REST
