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Monday, July 20, 2009
Random Stuff

Orthodox Jewish Couple Imprisoned By Superstition, Blames Motion-Sensing Light Instead

6:00AM Jack Loftus | Was that headline mean? I’m sorry, but the silliness of this story, which centres around one couple’s quest to annoy/sue the hell out of their entire apartment building, warranted it. The ridiculous story unfolds like this: More »
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Design

Modular High Tops Change Shape; White Men, Sadly, Still Cannot Jump

4:30AM Jack Loftus | These were on display at the “Bread & Butter” fashion trade show in Barcelona. The go from courtside to poolside with the pull of a zipper. [Reuters] More »
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Gadgets

Applause Machine is the Egotistical Blogger’s Best Friend

3:00AM Jack Loftus | The army of grovelling subordinates I’ve surrounded myself with each Sunday can retire, as I’ve found a machine to replace them: The Applause Machine by artist Martin Smith. The ingenious device produces instant applause at the touch of a button. Martin created the machine “for when your ideas are great but no one else agrees.” Welcome to my world, Martin. I’ll take ten. More »
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