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Who are Second Life’s “Patriotic Nigras”?

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

In their first interview, online pranksters reveal the secrets of their attack on John Edwards virtual headquarters with flying penis monsters. They explain their philosophy about Second Life, how they operate — and who they’re voting for. By Lou Cabron.

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John Edwards’ Virtual Attackers Unmasked

Monday, March 5th, 2007

The attackers who hit the Democratic candidate’s Second Life headquarters have been identified. And they’re gloating. By Lou Cabron

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SF Writer Rudy Rucker: Everything Is Computation

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

In this interview, Rucker leads us through complex, technology-rich, multi-leveled worlds that teach us about how the world works through the eyes of a mathematician, a scientist, and a humorist. By RU Sirius

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Sexy Adult Secrets in “Little Children”

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

The Oscar-nominated movie shows adultery in the suburbs. But did it lose its fire when moving to the big screen? By Destiny

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When Lego Goes to War

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

As an educator who’s been using Legos to teach kids for over a decade, I feel an urgent need to express where Lego has gone wrong. By Lego King

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Sex Expert Susie Bright Lets It All Out

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Interview with Susie Bright: “avatar of American Erotica,” sex scene choreographer for the Wachowski Brothers, and editor of The Best American Erotica 2007. By RU Sirius

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5 Freaky Muppet Videos

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

The five-year run of The Muppet Show set the weird tone for a tradition they’ve continued to this day. By Destiny

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Leaving “Lost” Limbo

Friday, February 16th, 2007

What’s “Lost” are the viewers — down 10% this week, after dropping 20% the week before. Something new at 10 Zen: “bubble commentary.” By Destiny

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How The iPod Changes Culture

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

When I sat down to interview Steven Levy, author of The Perfect Thing, I realized that most of the questions I’d prepared were about my ambiguities. By RU Sirius

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Is Yahoo/Flickr DMCA Policy Censorship?

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Photographer and blogger Thomas Hawk tells the story of his Flickr stream vs. Michael Crook. By Jeff Diehl

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The 5 Sexiest Apple Videos

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Are Mac users sexier than other people? Or are they just flaunting their computer’s superior video editing capabilities? Either way, these videos should bring a smile to your favorite Mac-loving gal or guy. (NSFW in parts.) By Lou Cabron

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When Cory Doctorow Ruled the World

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Science fiction writer and Boing Boing contributor talks about his new book, Overclocked. By RU Sirius

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Keith Henson Talks about Memetics, Evolutionary Psychology & Scientology

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Given his battle with Scientology, this interview presents a broader view of Keith Henson. By RU Sirius

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7 Things I Learned from Superbowl Ads

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Some much-needed commentary and perspective. By Destiny

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“Scientology Fugitive” Arrested

Sunday, February 4th, 2007

On Friday, Arizona police arrested a 64-year-old man — a fugitive since 2001 in a bizarre war that mixes free speech, copyright law, and the Church of Scientology. By RU Sirius

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I Want Your Stump!

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Acrotomophilia, or amputee love, is rare. These folks, sometimes called devotees, feel a sexual, ecstatic joy when fantasizing about or faced with a limbless person. By m. christian

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Girls Are Geeks, Too

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Are women geeks the exception that proves the rule, or the vocal edge of a phenomenon that gets suppressed or ignored? Interview with the editors of the book, She’s Such a Geek. By RU Sirius

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Jimmy Wales Will Destroy Google

Monday, January 29th, 2007

Interview from The RU Sirius Show with the founder of Wikipedia. By RU Sirius

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20 Secrets of an Infamous Dead Spy

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Watergate mastermind Howard Hunt lived for nearly 90 years — enough time to pile up a lifetime of spy stories. By Lou Cabron

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Did Bush Spin Like Nixon?

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

The great question now regarding the Iraq debacle isn’t: Should we stay or should we go? The more important question is: Have we learned anything? By RU Sirius

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Why Chicks Don’t Dig The Singularity

Friday, January 19th, 2007

By focusing on technology, sex and relationships, author Joe Quirk is broadening the audience for the study of the genetic roots of human behaviors. By RU Sirius

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Kneecaps, Eyeballs and Livers for Sale: The World Organ Trade

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007

Worried about bodily decay? If you’re starting to notice the effects of beer, grease and couch-potatohood on your longevity potential, no need to wait around for human cloning. By Etelka Lehoczky

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A Selection of Obscure Robert Anton Wilson Essays

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Links and excerpts. By Jeff Diehl

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Robert Anton Wilson 1932-2007

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

This time around, it appears that Mr. Wilson has actually left corporeality, appropriately on 1/11 (at 4:50 am — you hardcore number freaks can get to work on the meaning of that one… I do see a five in there!). By RU Sirius

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iPhone Debate: I’m a Mac vs. Bill Gates

Thursday, January 11th, 2007
48 hours after the iPhone was announced, is it a techno-revolution or just media hype? We imagine a fierce debate between the Mac guy and Bill Gates. By Lou Cabron

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Hallucinogenic Weapons: The Other Chemical Warfare

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

An Interview with Dr. James S. Ketchum, author of Chemical Warfare: Secrets Almost Forgotten, the story of how he helped the Army Chemical Center research psychedelics and deliriants for use as non-lethal weapons. By RU Sirius

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Screech’s Sex Tape Follies

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
We discover holes in the Saved by the Bell sex tape story, but get answers from comic Dustin Diamond about its bride, her bridesmaid, and the wife he never married. By Lou Cabron

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The Web 2.0 Guide to Loving Neologisms

Monday, January 8th, 2007

Don’t be a neologophobe! By Jeff Diehl

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Paul McCartney On Drugs

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

Lizzie hated babysitting for the McCartneys because they were slobs (messy house) and because there were “drugs all over the place.” By RU Sirius

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The Chicks Who Tried to Shoot Gerald Ford

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

As a nation eulogizes Gerald Ford, we remember the crazy 70s figures who tried to kill him. By RU Sirius

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The Porn Star, the Diva, and the World Wide Web

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Singer Mariah Carey has challenged porn star Mary Carey in a trademark dispute. But the web would rather argue about which one is sexier. (possibly NSFW) By Destiny

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Virtual Screech, Sexual Superstar

Friday, December 29th, 2006

In which we re-enact the sex tape of former child star Dustin Diamond. By Jayden Devereux

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George Bush vs. Spider-Man

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Comic book superheroes are already giving speeches against secret government detention. We’ve arranged the ultimate cage match — between President George Bush and Spider-Man. By Destiny

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World Sex Laws

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Sex laws around the world are as diverse as indigenous spices — an acceptable Scandinavian romp might get you barbarically executed in another region of the globe. (NSFW) By Hank Hyena

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Ten Video Moments from 2006

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

2006 saw new issues emerging around sex, privacy, media and politics — sometimes, all at the same time. Those startling moments are captured in 10 online videos. By Destiny

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Has Michael Crook Harassed You?

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

Now is your chance to support the free speech rights of bloggers and webmasters by simply telling us your story. By Jeff Diehl

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