JOHN WILCOCK: The End of Andy and Edie
From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall.
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JOHN WILCOCK: A Xmas Letter From Hunter S. Thompson
A holiday letter to John Wilcock from Hunter S. Thompson (written exactly fifty years ago this week!) – Describing Thompson’s intentions to run for sheriff of Aspen and Joe Edwards’ nearly successful run for Mayor. Read John’s previous encounter with Hunter here. From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall. (See […]
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JOHN WILCOCK: The Brutal 1968 DNC and Abbie Hoffman’s Illegal Forehead
The mayhem (or success) of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, and Abbie Hoffman’s arrest for writing a forbidden word on his forehead. From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall. (See all Boing Boing installments)
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JOHN WILCOCK: Paul Krassner and the Birth of the Political Prankster Group, YIPPIE!
A 1967 acid trip during a hurricane at Ramrod Key, Florida, leads Abbie Hoffman, his wife Anita, and Paul Krassner to see the upcoming 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago as a hugely visible moment for political protest. When home from the vacation, the group has a celebratory smoke, leading to Paul’s coining of the […]
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Enhance your on-the-go photography with these iPhone accessories
The latest iPhone cameras are undeniably impressive, but they’re still no match for a professional camera when it comes to taking clear, wide-angle shots. These six accessories will transform your iPhone into a pro-level camera in seconds, thanks to powerful and easy-to-attach lenses. 1. Lemuro 18MM iPhone Wide Lens MSRP: $100 | Sale Price: $80 […]
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Forget the gym membership. Stay fit in 2020 with this portable home gym
Few things in life are more universally dreaded than going to the gym, which is unfortunate since a new year usually means making new resolutions to get in shape. Thankfully, this BodyBoss 2.0: Portable Home Gym has everything you need to burn fat and build muscle in the comfort of your own home. With just […]
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Learn a new language in 2020 with these best-selling apps
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to travel more, you owe it to yourself to learn the language of the place you’re visiting. If you’re not sure where to start, give these resources a look. From mobile apps to online courses, these products can get you conversant in a new language before you […]
