There’s an old Firesign theatre sketch called “Temporarily Humboldt County.” Some Native Americans are sitting around enjoying nature when the Spanish conquistadors show up with a priest. The conquistadors claim the land for Spain and Father Corona adds, “Oh! By the way, Domini Domini Domini, you’re all Catholics now.” More »
We approve of Prime Minister Julia Gillard having an official Flickr stream, but we can’t help thinking that her social media “minders” should finish filling out her profile. Having “no real name given” under your name when you’re the PM is easy ammunition for cheap shots from talkback radio shock jocks. [Flickr]
With content pouring in from cameras and smartphones all around the world, it’s not surprising that Flickr gains over a million new photos every single day. It’s a fact you probably wouldn’t give much thought to, until you see photographer Erik Kessels’ latest exhibit where he printed and filled a gallery with a day’s worth of Flickr uploads. More »
