Miscellany on Geek Force Five
The Dreamy Diana Lens
Friday, August 12, 2011
Kara Kaloplastos geeks out about a $60 SLR lens that promises ‘low saturation, soft surreal blurs, and unpredictable colors.’ See the Big Picture.
The Believing Brain: Our Brains as Belief-Machines
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The founder of SKEPTIC magazine releases a book about our brains’ tendencies to ‘look for and find patterns’ and then to provide meaning to them. Read More.
Art Basel 42
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Kara Kaloplastos links up photos of the world’s premier international art show. See the Big Picture.
The Concept of Loss
Monday, August 8, 2011
Kara Kaloplastos reflects on the poem ‘One Art’ by Elizabeth Bishop, and on the losses she’s faced this summer. Read More.
Awesome Audio Books for the Open Road
Friday, August 5, 2011
Kara Kaloplastos recommends four audio books perfect for that long summer road trip. Read More.
The Last Living Eye-Witness Of Lincoln’s Assassination Speaks
Thursday, August 4, 2011
At 96 years old, the man appears on the 1950s TV show I’VE GOT A SECRET. Read More.
The Coolest 404 Page Ever
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The fine folks at Nosh don’t just have a 404 page. No, they have a 404 VIDEO! And it kicks ass. Read More.
Tattly: Playful and Creative
Monday, August 1, 2011
Kara Kaloplastos explains why Tattly, the new, much-hyped designer temporary tattoo store is not just for kids. Read More.
Gone Fishing: GF5 Off Until August 1
Monday, July 25, 2011
Editor-in-Geek E. Christopher Clark takes a vacation. Read More.
Furry Fashion for the Future
Friday, July 22, 2011
Heidi Parton discovers the Necomimi, and wonders what other augmented human body parts are forthcoming. Read More.