Tag Archives: Foxy links

Prisoner’s Dilemma Solution

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

This video has been making the rounds, I first saw it on Bruce Schneier’s blog, and it’s an absolutely amazing (though non-repeatable) solution to the Prisoner’s Dilemma as presented on a British game show: The Original Game Setup That’s the … Continue reading →

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BBC’s Planet Earth Narrated by Children

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

In honor of Earth Day, a great idea well executed: Hat tip: The Atlantic

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Pirate Video

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

The video is via LiveLeak, and is presented without date or the circumstances. It’s unclear from my viewings of the video whether or not the security team hit any pirates, or whether or not there was any return fire from the pirates.

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Watercolor Maps

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

I have nothing to say about this other than these maps are incredibly cool and beautiful – check out the site (maps.stamen.com) and play with it yourself…. HT FlowingData

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Music video by (but not for) a dog

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

All music videos should be shot by dogs: Johnny Neon ‘Hearts’ from Dave Meinert on Vimeo.

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A Good Run

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

I, for one, would like to be the first to welcome our new bear overlords. This great article from io9 points to our inevitable downfall from our new ursine masters: Well, humanity had a good run, but now it’s over. … Continue reading →

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Three Little Pigs

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

This video is pretty incredible – it’s an ad for the UK-based Guardian media outlet, and imagines the Three Little Pigs story as captured by modern social media, print, TV, etc.

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Foxy Links 01-Mar-12

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Some links to peruse: I’ve previously blogged about a case involving a defendant’s 5th Amendment right to refuse decrypting her laptop – the case is now moot, as the Prosecution was able to gain access to the files in question … Continue reading →

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Quadrocopters are shaken, not stirred

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Penn’s GRASP lab is back with their semi-terrifying quadrocopters – this time working in sync to play the James Bond theme on strategically placed instruments. Apparently the Prof in charge of the project spoke at TED yesterday, I will be … Continue reading →

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Happiness costs $107,550

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

They say you can’t buy happiness, but looks like someone has cracked it – having this original Calvin and Hobbes water color would be amazing. This past Wednesday, a 13″ x 10″ watercolor and ink illustration was auctioned. It featured Calvin … Continue reading →

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