linkdump for 29 June 2010

Hulu Plus Brings Streaming TV Virtually Everywhere – PCWorld Hulu launched a preview of a new $9.99 monthly subscription service called Hulu Plus that will bring the site’s TV content to popular Web-connected devices so you can take your TV on-the-go, or enjoy it from the comfort of your living room. The service supports 720p high-definition streaming, and will work across computers, TVs, mobile phones, and tablets. Open Library lending digital books This just in. The Open Library, you know that awesome website with the terrific design and great dataviz options, is lending digital books to anyone whose library has a working relationship with OverDrive. Gary Price explains more with links for further reading. I am very curious to see if a library...

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Posted on 30 Jun 2010 | Comments Off

linkdump for 28 June 2010

BBC News – Bionic feet for amputee cat Shared by cygnoir The video made me all teary! Amazing. (thanks, vicster) A cat that had its back feet severed by a combine harvester has been given two prosthetic limbs in a pioneering operation by a UK vet. Roasted Garlic Spoonbread Slow Cooker Recipe The garlic roasts inside the cornbread, creating a moist and savory side dish. Digest powered by RSS...

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linkdump for 27 June 2010

linkdump for 27 June 2010

~ Operation Squeegee – July 1st to 15th ~ Shared by cygnoir One of the many reasons why I love Second Life is fundraising responses like this one. Second Life fundraiser for the National Wildlife Federation. This is to help recovery from the ongoing oil-spill in the gulf coast ecosystem. Currently seeking volunteers of all kinds to contribute! Codpiece Johnson Demands Your Vote Shared by cygnoir Via Hawk. I had to go with “scandalously accordioned”. Pick your favorite two-word phrase. The top three phrases will end up in the upcoming Codpiece Johnson short story. How will you vote? Will you vote to challenge me? Will you vote to sate your own curiosity? Will you vote to throw a softball? To see what I’ll do with a delicious bit of...

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Posted on 27 Jun 2010 | Comments Off