Well isn't that just lovely. [BBC]
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Jul 10, 2013
French invent sarcasm detector
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Inspired Christmas baubles for a surveillance business-model Xmas
Remember when Internet Person JWZ began to append sarcastic messages to the “This building monitored by CCTV” sign that appeared without warning in his lobby (“FEAR THE UNKNOWN – MONSTERS ARE REAL” “DON’T SUSPECT YOUR NEIGHBOR: REPORT HIM!” “DRONE STRIKES AUTHORIZED 7PM – 5AM”)? Eventually he got bored of it, but he’s brought it back […]
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EB White explains his dachshund's license status
Letters of Note (whose book was spectacular) publishes this arch, sarcastic letter from EB “Charlotte’s Web” White to the ASPCA about whether his dachshund, Minnie, is duly licensed.
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Judge exercises extreme sarcasm on US Bank
Georgia Judge Dennis Blackmon has rejected a petition from U.S. Bank to throw out a complaint from a homeowner whose mortgage the bank refused to modify, without explanation. The judge didn’t mince words on his opinion of the bank’s motion: The order lays the case out like this: Phillips is in danger of foreclosure. U.S. […]
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This case turns your iPhone into a point-and-shoot camera
These days, there isn’t much our iPhone camera can’t do – except feel like an actual phone. Despite years of steadily increasing resolution and image sensing technology, we’re still taking shots awkwardly with two hands, fumbling for the shutter button. Leave it to an avid photographer to design Shuttercase, a versatile iPhone case that solves […]
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Hit those fitness goals at home with these virtual trainers
Still determined to keep those New Year’s health resolutions? If you’re going to stick with the exercise plan, it’s enough of a challenge to budget your time. No need for your financial budget to take a hit, too. Here’s a more convenient – and cheaper – alternative to a gym membership or Peloton bike: Two […]
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Learn web design and development from all the angles with this bundle
Want a career in web design? It’s true that these days, most anyone can throw up a page or two. But for true workhorse web design, you’ll sometimes need to match the platform to the project. Enter the Complete Front-End Developer Bundle, an educational grand tour around the best tools for the web. For beginners, […]
