Super Bowl Sniper Nest. Today I learned that this is actually a normal thing at some stadiums and large events like the Super Bowl. They have several snipers mounted over the game, looking down. Makes sense, but still kind of crazy to think about. (via Reddit)
Stop the Internet Blacklist Legislation
January 18th. Tomorrow, I will be silent across all web sites and social media accounts in support of the SOPA / PIPA blackout. I will not be alone in this, silently protesting alongside the likes of Reddit, Wikipedia, Google, Wordpress, Mozilla, and thousands of other websites and internet based companies.
I encourage all others to do the same. We need to ensure that those representing us in the government know that we do not support the passing of laws that will stifle and break the Internet as we know it. Please help educate your friends and family who may not be aware of the consequences that SOPA, PIPA, and similar bills would have on our open Internet.
Please click this link and enter your zip code to quickly and easily be connected to your local representatives. There is a form letter prepared for you, or you can change it to your own words. Phone numbers are even prepared for you if you prefer to call.
Stopped they must be; on this all depends. Reddit announces a site-wide blackout planned for January 18th to raise awareness of the dangers that the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA, in the House) and Protect IP Act (PIPA, in the Senate) pose on the Internet as Americans know it.
We’re as addicted to reddit as the rest of you. Many of you stand with us against PIPA/SOPA, but we know support for a blackout isn’t unanimous. We’re not taking this action lightly. We wouldn’t do this if we didn’t believe this legislation and the forces behind it were a serious threat to reddit and the Internet as we know it. Blacking out reddit is a hard choice, but we feel focusing on a day of action is the best way we can amplify the voice of the community.
Here’s to hoping that other major online corportations, such as Google and Facebook, take note and promote awareness of these proposed bills.
Last night, I came across this and chuckled my evil chuckle. Apparently my roommate has never heard this laugh and was instantly alarmed. My ex was present too and noted that it’s a common laugh that she loves but knows that it means something bad. I want to do this to someone so bad. (via Reddit)
I’ll just put this over here. (via Reddit)
This is one of the saddest things I’ve seen in a long time. (via Reddit)
A Reddit user colored the famous burning monk BW photo. Powerful. (via Reddit)
Keep your mouth shut and you won’t get cut. (via Reddit)
A single sperm has 37.5MB of DNA information in it.
The comments are golden. Thanks Reddit.
