Despite his testimony, grand jury indicted Ramsey Orta, chokehold filmer, on gun charge: prosecutor (with video) | SILive.com
Reminder: The guy who filmed #EricGarner's death has been indicted on gun charges. But not the cop who killed him. http://t.… »
Reminder: The guy who filmed #EricGarner's death has been indicted on gun charges. But not the cop who killed him. http://t.… »
The Mystery League
I'm starting a company that makes puzzle & mystery hunts, for company retreats and otherwise. Tell your boss. »
I'm starting a company that makes puzzle & mystery hunts, for company retreats and otherwise. Tell your boss. »
The 2014 Good Gift Games - The Morning News
Time flies when you’re promoting fun. My tenth annual Good Gift Games Guide appears in The Morning News today »
Time flies when you’re promoting fun. My tenth annual Good Gift Games Guide appears in The Morning News today »
When well-meaning people harm those they supposedly protect | ashe dryden
Last night you shared a police report I filed against a man who threatened to rape and murder me. »
Last night you shared a police report I filed against a man who threatened to rape and murder me. »
Police Officers, Cops & Law Enforcement | PoliceOne
These are the thugs RT @ryanjreilly: The comment section on #EricGarner http:… »
These are the thugs RT @ryanjreilly: The comment section on #EricGarner http:… »
Sony's Embarrassing Powerpoints Are Even Worse Than Their Shitty Movies
Ok, I don’t approve of Sony Pictures getting hacked, but the leaked marketing slides are pure gold »
Ok, I don’t approve of Sony Pictures getting hacked, but the leaked marketing slides are pure gold »
NYPD cop in Eric Garner chokehold death not indicted - NY Daily News
A predominantly white jury has decided not to indict a white NYPD officer for choking an unarmed black man to death. »
A predominantly white jury has decided not to indict a white NYPD officer for choking an unarmed black man to death. »
nyti.ms/11Va96f
A man chokes another man to death on camera and isn't even charged. Because he wears a badge and his victim is Black. htt… »
A man chokes another man to death on camera and isn't even charged. Because he wears a badge and his victim is Black. htt… »
nytimes.com/2014/12/04/nyregion/no-charges-in-eric-garner-chokehold-case-for-officer.html
@manzellbeezy no, it doesn't. »
@manzellbeezy no, it doesn't. »
Propel Yourself on Pinterest | 165 Pins
Kayaking & canoeing motions recorded thru Light Painting »
Kayaking & canoeing motions recorded thru Light Painting »
Jackie Chan - How to Do Action Comedy on Vimeo
Check out @tonyszhou's visual essay on one of my fav actor / directors of all time, the master that is Jackie Chan. http:/… »
Check out @tonyszhou's visual essay on one of my fav actor / directors of all time, the master that is Jackie Chan. http:/… »
'Top Five' Filmmaker Chris Rock Pens Blistering Essay on Hollywood's Race Problem: "It's a White Industry" - Hollywood Reporter
Looks like THR updated the URL on that @chrisrock story to this »
Looks like THR updated the URL on that @chrisrock story to this »
When well-meaning people harm those they supposedly protect | ashe dryden
@ScottBeale The person who created is an IRL stalker. Please spread the word. Ashe and others are at risk from him. »
@ScottBeale The person who created is an IRL stalker. Please spread the word. Ashe and others are at risk from him. »
President Obama Speaks on the Eric Garner Decision - YouTube
Obama comments on Garner with all the fire and dynamism of someone reading the phonebook »
Obama comments on Garner with all the fire and dynamism of someone reading the phonebook »
No indictment in NYPD in-custody death
There is a reason we always say, “don't read the comments”. »
There is a reason we always say, “don't read the comments”. »
Startup Accelerator | SU LABS
Hot off the press: Applications for @su_labs inaugural Startup Accelerator program are now open »
Hot off the press: Applications for @su_labs inaugural Startup Accelerator program are now open »
Grilling the Gurus: 10 Q&A with ThinkUp's Anil Dash [SMToolbox] | Social Media Today
"The biggest potential is to make platforms that make people feel good about all the time they spend online." »
"The biggest potential is to make platforms that make people feel good about all the time they spend online." »
Everyone Watches, Nobody Sees: How Black Women Disrupt Surveillance Theory by Sydette Harry | Model View Culture
Is more surveillance the answer? I cannot plug @Blackamazon's essay enough times. »
Is more surveillance the answer? I cannot plug @Blackamazon's essay enough times. »
Eric Garner's death in NYPD chokehold case ruled a homicide - LA Times
Garner's death was ruled a homicide, chokeholds are against NYPD policy, it was on tape. http://t.c… »
Garner's death was ruled a homicide, chokeholds are against NYPD policy, it was on tape. http://t.c… »
Trail Type
Hellz to the yeah! “@trailtype: Pacific Crest Trail seal on South Sister. Found by @lizyjoy — »
Hellz to the yeah! “@trailtype: Pacific Crest Trail seal on South Sister. Found by @lizyjoy — »
The iPhone 6 Plus Changed My Brain! — Backchannel — Medium
.@StevenLevy on how the iPhone 6 Plus changed his brain. »
.@StevenLevy on how the iPhone 6 Plus changed his brain. »
Leaving Academia For BuzzFeed: Six Months Later
“They asked for a better lede. I googled ‘lede.’ I made a better lede.” @annehelen, scholar, learning how to report: http://t… »
“They asked for a better lede. I googled ‘lede.’ I made a better lede.” @annehelen, scholar, learning how to report: http://t… »
Wondermark » Archive » #1082; The Lingering Icebergs (2 of 3)
"You claim to be followed by icebergs—old projects…" // #1082; The Lingering Icebergs (2 of 3) h… »
"You claim to be followed by icebergs—old projects…" // #1082; The Lingering Icebergs (2 of 3) h… »
Chris Rock Pens Blistering Essay on Hollywood's Race Problem: "It's a White Industry"
"You're telling me no Mexicans are qualified to do anything at a studio?" @chrisrock on tech. Er, sorry, on movies »
"You're telling me no Mexicans are qualified to do anything at a studio?" @chrisrock on tech. Er, sorry, on movies »
apps.npr.org/best-books-2014
Some great book covers on @NPRBooks' guide to 2014's great reads. (via @VelocityWong) »
Some great book covers on @NPRBooks' guide to 2014's great reads. (via @VelocityWong) »
How Chan-Style Anonymous Culture Shapes #gamergate (with images, tweets) · a_man_in_black · Storify
I don't tweet much about GG anymore, but this is an incredible analysis of the mindset: via @a_man… »
I don't tweet much about GG anymore, but this is an incredible analysis of the mindset: via @a_man… »
weather.com/forecast/news/california-rain-storm
"SFO reported 3.73 inches of rain from Sun thru Wed, morning, more rain than they had all of last year (3.38)." »
"SFO reported 3.73 inches of rain from Sun thru Wed, morning, more rain than they had all of last year (3.38)." »
Zillow Accused of Subjecting Female Employees to "Sexual Torture"
This is insane. These guys are pigs: RT @octothorpe WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!? »
This is insane. These guys are pigs: RT @octothorpe WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!? »
Gorgias (dialogue) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
More than ever, Socrates' maxim that "it is better to be wronged than to do wrong" is so utterly vital. #ethics »
More than ever, Socrates' maxim that "it is better to be wronged than to do wrong" is so utterly vital. #ethics »
Design Explosions: Mapping on iOS — Medium
“Design Explosions: Mapping on iOS” insanely awesome deep dive on Maps by @uxlaunchpad »
“Design Explosions: Mapping on iOS” insanely awesome deep dive on Maps by @uxlaunchpad »
Another (Much Higher) Count Of Homicides By Police | FiveThirtyEight
Police actually kill closer to 1,000 Americans / year, or 3 per day. The FBI database is a substantial undercount »
Police actually kill closer to 1,000 Americans / year, or 3 per day. The FBI database is a substantial undercount »
The System That Failed Eric Garner and Michael Brown Cannot Be Reformed | The Nation
My latest @thenation: The System That Failed Eric Garner and Michael Brown Cannot Be Reformed »
My latest @thenation: The System That Failed Eric Garner and Michael Brown Cannot Be Reformed »
Allegations Of Police Misconduct Rarely Result In Charges | FiveThirtyEight
Police officers rarely face legal consequences for allegations of misconduct. »
Police officers rarely face legal consequences for allegations of misconduct. »
COBI. World’s Smartest Connected Biking System. by iCradle, Inc. — Kickstarter
Some mighty string @mathowie bait on Kickstarter, /via @kottke »
Some mighty string @mathowie bait on Kickstarter, /via @kottke »
Waiting for the Eric Garner Grand Jury
"Bratton told the press, “We have the ability to have a level of tolerance—breathing room, if you will.”" »
"Bratton told the press, “We have the ability to have a level of tolerance—breathing room, if you will.”" »
C64p is a netbook with the guts of a Commodore 64 (kinda) - Liliputing
Sweet. It feels great when folks are still using something you help design a decade or more ago. A C64 Laptop! »
Sweet. It feels great when folks are still using something you help design a decade or more ago. A C64 Laptop! »
Tumblr Staff — Clever new button on certain posts. Here’s how you...
Clever new button for stuff shared from @etsy, @artsy, @kickstarter, and @dosomething. »
Clever new button for stuff shared from @etsy, @artsy, @kickstarter, and @dosomething. »
Gender differences in conference presentations: a consequence of self-selection? [PeerJ]
Fascinating paper on #Gender differences in conference presentations via @thePeerJ @xavierlasauca #womeninscience »
Fascinating paper on #Gender differences in conference presentations via @thePeerJ @xavierlasauca #womeninscience »
Cop Fired for Beating a Non-violent, Handcuffed Man On Video, Gets Job Back AND Back Pay | The Free Thought Project
Cop fired after body cam showed him beating handcuffed suspect, is REINSTATED, given back pay http://… »
Cop fired after body cam showed him beating handcuffed suspect, is REINSTATED, given back pay http://… »
Tofu on Fire on TV - YouTube
TOFU ON FIRE ON TV. My tweet and @notjosh's are merged for easier storytelling. I gesture a lot on Skype. The end. »
TOFU ON FIRE ON TV. My tweet and @notjosh's are merged for easier storytelling. I gesture a lot on Skype. The end. »
Desert Bus 8 poster events link map
Amazing interactive #DB8 poster from the DB chat and VST! Love it! »
Amazing interactive #DB8 poster from the DB chat and VST! Love it! »
The Motions of Kayaking and Canoeing Recorded through Light Painting on Canadian Waterways | Colossal
Kayaking & canoeing motions recorded thru Light Painting »
Kayaking & canoeing motions recorded thru Light Painting »
ThinkUp Blog — How ThinkUp is doing as a business
@mrgan @buzz @brittanyforks need a name for small businesses that aren't "startups". Weighed on me when writing this »
@mrgan @buzz @brittanyforks need a name for small businesses that aren't "startups". Weighed on me when writing this »
Inflatable Men | 99% Invisible
The amazing story behind the invention of the inflatable dancing man »
The amazing story behind the invention of the inflatable dancing man »
DESIGNING SUBTERFUGE — The Circular Evolution of Subterfuge's Business...
How will we make money from @SubterfugeGame ? Don't know, but wrote about our thoughts on this »
How will we make money from @SubterfugeGame ? Don't know, but wrote about our thoughts on this »
Here's what it's like to spend a weekend at a castle in Poland doing a Harry Potter larp - Kill Screen - Videogame Arts & Culture.
Whoa, @ShoshanaKessock wrote about her weekend doing a Harry Potter LARP in a Polish castle »
Whoa, @ShoshanaKessock wrote about her weekend doing a Harry Potter LARP in a Polish castle »
The Wire finally coming out in HD
HBO has completed the HD remaster of The Wire, will be on HBO Go this month »
HBO has completed the HD remaster of The Wire, will be on HBO Go this month »
raw.githubusercontent.com/sstjohn/sjwautoblocker/master/block_names.txt
@marciabac "social justice warrior" block list »
@marciabac "social justice warrior" block list »
nytimes.com/2014/12/04/opinion/new-inquiry-needed-on-eric-garners-death.html?referrer=
pitch perfect NYT editorial board on Eric Garner outcome. »
pitch perfect NYT editorial board on Eric Garner outcome. »
Proposal to fight Twitter abuse with volunteer juries - Boing Boing
Proposal to fight Twitter abuse with volunteer juries »
Proposal to fight Twitter abuse with volunteer juries »
mobile.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/opinion/new-inquiry-needed-on-eric-garners-death.html?referrer=
Absolutely scathing New York Times editorial on Eric Garner and the NYPD. »
Absolutely scathing New York Times editorial on Eric Garner and the NYPD. »
Obama Calls For Turret-Mounted Video Cameras On All Police Tanks | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
Obama Calls For Turret-Mounted Video Cameras On All Police Tanks »
Obama Calls For Turret-Mounted Video Cameras On All Police Tanks »
We never thought a video would be watched in numbers greater than a 32-bit…
This is awesome: Gangnam Style has been watched so many times on YouTube, its view count caused an integer overflow. https:/… »
This is awesome: Gangnam Style has been watched so many times on YouTube, its view count caused an integer overflow. https:/… »
Wired’s Mat Honan Hired to Run New Buzzfeed Silicon Valley Bureau | Re/code
Whoa, congrats to @mat. And to think he started at Macworld. :-) »
Whoa, congrats to @mat. And to think he started at Macworld. :-) »
Grand Jury Declines to Indict NYPD Officer in Eric Garner Chokehold Death: Sources | NBC New York
#BREAKING: No indictment against NYPD officer in Eric Garner chokehold death, @NBCNewYork http://t… »
#BREAKING: No indictment against NYPD officer in Eric Garner chokehold death, @NBCNewYork http://t… »
Can Minecraft teach kids how to code? - Safari Blog
Strong but true: "if I in any way restricted my son’s access to [minecraft] I would be derelict as a parent" »
Strong but true: "if I in any way restricted my son’s access to [minecraft] I would be derelict as a parent" »
Watch: A stupid robot contest featuring the world's dumbest robots being dumb - Boing Boing
Portland needs a stupid robot competition like this. Who’s with me? »
Portland needs a stupid robot competition like this. Who’s with me? »
30 Under 30: The Envy Index - The L Magazine
L Magazine's 30 *under* 30 list includes one 30 year old, someone with unmentioned age, and one misspelled person. »
L Magazine's 30 *under* 30 list includes one 30 year old, someone with unmentioned age, and one misspelled person. »
Incident Report - DDoS Attack - DNSimple Blog
Thanks for all of the support during the DDoS we experienced this week. Here is our post-mortem »
Thanks for all of the support during the DDoS we experienced this week. Here is our post-mortem »
Alien | Typeset In The Future
A fantastic, and extremely enlightening, analysis of the typography in "Alien" »
A fantastic, and extremely enlightening, analysis of the typography in "Alien" »
In Wayzata, Minnesota, a school spies on its students - Boing Boing
Eloquent 10th grader on being punished in school for asking critical questions about privacy & technology /pls... »
Eloquent 10th grader on being punished in school for asking critical questions about privacy & technology /pls... »
Best | stratechery by Ben Thompson
By me @stratechery Best Disruption is real; Apple escapes by being the best. They should do less, … »
By me @stratechery Best Disruption is real; Apple escapes by being the best. They should do less, … »
Eric Garner, grand jury: How would we cover the decision not to indict a police officer if it happened in another country?
How US media would describe the recent police killings of black citizens if they'd had happened in another country: http:… »
How US media would describe the recent police killings of black citizens if they'd had happened in another country: http:… »
Aliens in the valley: The complete and chaotic history of Reddit
You will never read a better or more complete history of Reddit »
You will never read a better or more complete history of Reddit »
Extending Van Gogh’s Starry Night with Inpainting—Wolfram Blog
Image manipulation is getting creepy sophisticated. "Expanding" famous artwork »
Image manipulation is getting creepy sophisticated. "Expanding" famous artwork »
Wired’s Mat Honan Hired to Run New Buzzfeed Silicon Valley Bureau | Re/code
Wired's Mat Honan Hired to Run New Buzzfeed Silicon Valley Bureau via @karaswisher »
Wired's Mat Honan Hired to Run New Buzzfeed Silicon Valley Bureau via @karaswisher »
nytimes.com/2014/12/04/nyregion/grand-jury-said-to-bring-no-charges-in-staten-island-chokehold-death-of-eric-garner.html?_r=0
Unbelievable. »
Unbelievable. »
defective yeti — The 2014 Good Gift Game Guide
Highlights from the previous 10 years, and second opinions, are available »
Highlights from the previous 10 years, and second opinions, are available »
New York Public Library will rent Wi-Fi hotspots to people who need it most | Ars Technica
New York Public Library will rent Wi-Fi hotspots to people who need it most. »
New York Public Library will rent Wi-Fi hotspots to people who need it most. »
Six billion tweets
You can even see when people were stranded on a plane in the jetway, furiously tweeting. »
You can even see when people were stranded on a plane in the jetway, furiously tweeting. »
Black Moms Tell White Moms About the Race Talk, Parents Talk Back | uexpress
This is powerful, Required Reading. »
This is powerful, Required Reading. »
Officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice judged unfit for duty by police in 2012 | US news | The Guardian
BREAKING: Officer who killed Tamir Rice judged "unfit for duty" in 2012. Called "dismal" "broke down with live gun". http:/… »
BREAKING: Officer who killed Tamir Rice judged "unfit for duty" in 2012. Called "dismal" "broke down with live gun". http:/… »
Science Hack Day Boston 2015 Registration
If you're in Boston, you should sign up for @ScienceHackDay (Jan 24-25): WTF is it? Watch :D »
If you're in Boston, you should sign up for @ScienceHackDay (Jan 24-25): WTF is it? Watch :D »
The Illipsis: on Ferguson, riots and human limits - YouTube
Happy Groundhog Day, America. #EricGarner #HowManyMore »
Happy Groundhog Day, America. #EricGarner #HowManyMore »
VIDEO: Man dies after NYPD cop puts him in chokehold - NY Daily News
Staten Island man dies after NYPD cop puts him in chokehold — SEE THE VIDEO #EricGarner »
Staten Island man dies after NYPD cop puts him in chokehold — SEE THE VIDEO #EricGarner »
iTunes - Podcasts - The Golden Horseshoe Review by Alex Pasco, Greg Maletic, and Louie Mantia
NEW EPISODE: Holiday Attraction Overlays. Good? Bad? Tune in and hear what we think! ONLY…on this week’s GHR! https://t.co… »
NEW EPISODE: Holiday Attraction Overlays. Good? Bad? Tune in and hear what we think! ONLY…on this week’s GHR! https://t.co… »
blogs.cfr.org/zenko/2014/11/21/americas-500th-drone-strike
Congrats to the US on their 500th off-battlefield targeted killing (450 of them ordered by Obama) »
Congrats to the US on their 500th off-battlefield targeted killing (450 of them ordered by Obama) »
Members Of Congress Do “Hands Up!” Gesture In Protset On House Floor | Global Grind
Hands Up: Members of congress silently protest on house floor in solidarity with Ferguson http:… »
Hands Up: Members of congress silently protest on house floor in solidarity with Ferguson http:… »
Diversity tops agenda in high-tech
"Silicon Valley has pledged to make diversity a priority" Show & prove. It's a bigger deal than security hacks. »
"Silicon Valley has pledged to make diversity a priority" Show & prove. It's a bigger deal than security hacks. »
Knox County cop fired immediately after photos show brutal choking of student - The Washington Post
#EricGarner Reminder: White cop IMMEDIATELY FIRED after photos show him choking white student htt… »
#EricGarner Reminder: White cop IMMEDIATELY FIRED after photos show him choking white student htt… »
Portland Police arrest 35 in Black Friday vegan strip club riot - That Oregon Life
@waxpancake @cabel @gruber Hey, that place made the news this week. »
@waxpancake @cabel @gruber Hey, that place made the news this week. »
The NYPD banned chokeholds 20 years ago, but hundreds of complaints are still being filed - The Washington Post
The NYPD banned chokeholds 20 years ago, but hundreds of complaints are still being filed. via … »
The NYPD banned chokeholds 20 years ago, but hundreds of complaints are still being filed. via … »
Judge drops involuntary manslaughter in Aiyana shooting
Also today: Charges were dropped against a white police who shot and killed a 7 year old girl during a no-knock raid. »
Also today: Charges were dropped against a white police who shot and killed a 7 year old girl during a no-knock raid. »
Star Wars: The Force Awakens International Teaser Trailer - YouTube
This was the first Force Awakens trailer I saw over the weekend: Not legit? »
This was the first Force Awakens trailer I saw over the weekend: Not legit? »
Russia: Band of brothers | The Economist
Forget the 1%. In Russia, just 110 people out of 140 million control 35% of the total wealth http:… »
Forget the 1%. In Russia, just 110 people out of 140 million control 35% of the total wealth http:… »
No charges for NYPD officer in apparent chokehold death; Justice Dept. to investigate - The Washington Post
Eric Garner's widow: "The time for remorse was when my husband was yelling to breathe." http://t… »
Eric Garner's widow: "The time for remorse was when my husband was yelling to breathe." http://t… »
Women's Jeans in 400 Sizes : Made-to-Order by Qcut by Crystal Beasley — Kickstarter
Last 7 hours to pre-order your perfect fit jeans, made for you by math! @qcutbrand jeans in 400 sizes »
Last 7 hours to pre-order your perfect fit jeans, made for you by math! @qcutbrand jeans in 400 sizes »
Five ugly and uncanny parallels between lynchings and police killings in America
Eric Garner was lynched. My latest. Please read and spread. »
Eric Garner was lynched. My latest. Please read and spread. »
Filming and Photographing the Police | American Civil Liberties Union
This seems like to good time to remember that while in public, you can always photograph or film the police. ALWAYS: https:… »
This seems like to good time to remember that while in public, you can always photograph or film the police. ALWAYS: https:… »
Painted Birds | Square Market
hey @twitter do you need more painted birds in your life? Come to the @design holiday craft fair in the studio or »
hey @twitter do you need more painted birds in your life? Come to the @design holiday craft fair in the studio or »
200 Geeks, 24 Hours: Science Hack Day in San Francisco - YouTube
If you're in Boston, you should sign up for @ScienceHackDay (Jan 24-25): WTF is it? Watch :D »
If you're in Boston, you should sign up for @ScienceHackDay (Jan 24-25): WTF is it? Watch :D »
84yo Chinese man beaten by NYPD for jaywalking; language barriers blamed | Reappropriate
Don't forget the time NYPD beat an 84 year old grandpa for not understanding English #YellowPerilSupportsBlackPower »
Don't forget the time NYPD beat an 84 year old grandpa for not understanding English #YellowPerilSupportsBlackPower »
BFF.fm | Best Frequencies Forever.
Listening to @sourjayne kick ass on and thinking about how much I love the amazing radio community I'm part of. »
Listening to @sourjayne kick ass on and thinking about how much I love the amazing radio community I'm part of. »
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