Did you know National Geographic has a Tumblog? Nat Geo Found is a curated collection of photographs from their 125 year old archive. When you've got that much content, there's plenty of previously unpublished material to share. The three images shared above were grabbed quickly from the site but hardly showcase the diversity of images available. Personally, I find them unbelievably incredible, crazy, adorable, inspiring and engaging.

FKR.tv is a partnership between Les Savy Fav's Syd Butler, David Cross and the Orchard Video Network to provide original programming. There's only a trailer at the moment but I'm interested to see more. First up appears to be Song of the Wild featuring Tim Harrington, Gavin McGinness and Cross. I'm curious to see how this pans out!

Here's the base claim from Coffitivity:

the mix of calm and commotion in an environment like a coffee house is proven to be just what you need to get those creative juices flowing.

I wasn't familiar with this idea but listening to the ambient chitter chatter just underneath whatever music I'm playing does create a more lively feel. If it works, who am I to argue? I will say, don't listen to the provided People Audio too closely or you'll start to hear where it loops and it'll ruin the whole thing for you.

It's a bummer that I was in SXSW during it's execution because the Old Spice Mr. Wolf Dog campaign is pretty amusing. It's over and done with now but they really went all out. The video campaign is hilarious amusing, the blog is perfectly absurd and they even released an album and ringtones.

Is it weird to be so entertained by a blatantly obvious ad campaign? I think when it's as open and forthcoming as this one, it's fine to embrace it. Engage Blue Collar Shirt!

I'm constantly looking for a better media solution setup. Currently, a combination of Air Video and AV Player HD cover my needs for watching just about anything locally or remotely. I've not been able to adjust my viewing behaviors to get into Plex but it's there if I need it. In the meantime, I'm trying out Matt Gallagher's Stream to Me - a labor of love that works on Mac, PC and iOS devices. You can stream your media over your local network or anywhere remotely without any fancy new interface to adjust to. Am I putting off the inevitable by not embracing Plex? Probably so but I'm liking this stop gap in the meantime.

now streaming in its entirety

It's probably a safe assumption to say that Vine has won the prize for "short video" app (rightfully so, it's well done) but there are alternatives out there being, unfortunately, overlooked. Lightt is a very well done app that takes a minute of video and crunches it down into a few seconds - creating a timelapsed look of your surroundings. It's nice that there's no sound involved but it's even better that it creates one continuous stream of images. It's a great, smart, interface and a bummer that it doesn't get more recognition. Their site is a decent promo but really you should just get the app and try it out.

I'm sure there are loads of cases like this where one app is doing something really ingenius but doesn't get the recognition it deserves. What else should I be aware of?

Taxidermy is a mixed bag for me. I'm absolutely fascinated by it in all regards but also can't help but feel a twinge of sadness for the animal being put on display. So, with that sort of thinking in mind, check out these Ten Bizarre Tales of Taxidermy. If you aren't familiar with the classics like The Lion of Gripsholm Castle, you're in for a treat. If you're a connoisseur, you may enjoy the less known anecdotes like Grover Krantz.

via General Lee.

Will Holland is turning out to be one helluva photographer. Check out this batch of photos from the last Forget Cassettes show. I don't think I've seen a more perfectly accurate representation of Beth Cameron in all my years of knowing her. Keep an eye on that guy, he's doing great things.

I saw some interesting "brain wave" tech at SXSW this year that I, immediately, cast doubt and pessimism upon. Are we really at the point where we can read brainwaves even vaguely accurately? Well, the Mico claims to be able to do so and will create a playlist of music based on the users mood. Is this just a highly sensitive thermometer? Is it actually reading certain brain wavelengths? The intro video doesn't shed much more light on the situation but I'll admit I'd certainly like to try it before I call Total BS on it.

Wearable tech is the future.. get ready for people to be walking around looking real weird as we move forward.

oathyRICH

LOVED their first record. Stoked to hear new stuff.

i find this song to be delightful

wow.

mrbungle73

Welp, I've been off at SXSW for the past week and really had no time at all for browsing or keeping up with the potential video goodness floating around out there. Despite that, I think this weeks playlist isn't half bad.

• Makeup and Vanity Set - 7.25.2148 Teaser - there's a new MAVS album on the horizon. You can grab Praxis now and enjoy this little teaser in the meantime. Can't wait.
• Footwork Drill - you want something bad to happen and then it does and it feels alright.
• Louis CK - Oh My God Trailer - plenty of self-deprecating humor from Louis CK.
• Breaking the Fourth Wall Supercut - an entertaining compilation of reminding you you're at the movies.

Have a great weekend. Regular programming resumes on Monday.

BayRidgeDan

kentochy17

I'm still off in SXSW Land for most of the week so posting will be light but I'm happy to share the official video for Tipper Whore's "Two Sticks." It's a silly video but an enjoyable one. Watch it and get that 7"!

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