Pickle Surprise

Someone named Tom Rubnitz created this and a bunch of other disturbing randomness that seem to have no other point than to cause galactic jolts of ...   more Someone named Tom Rubnitz created this and a bunch of other disturbing randomness that seem to have no other point than to cause galactic jolts of fear, morbid curiosity, sexual insinuations, and demonic hellish nightmares. Please post any furter info if you have it-
It will help my eyes and ears stop bleeding.   less

Cigarette Vanish Tutorial

cigarette vanish tutorial

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Saturday, December 5th, 2009

"The Mojito Of The Future" From Bacardi & Eben Freeman

Molecular mixology is a new avant garde approach to drinks that mirrors the legendary techniques of molecular gastronomy. Through reinventing, deco...   more Molecular mixology is a new avant garde approach to drinks that mirrors the legendary techniques of molecular gastronomy. Through reinventing, deconstructing and reconstructing familiar drinks then layering and intensifying the flavours - bartenders are now offering their consumers a brand new drinking experience. Using alternatives to the more traditional mixers such a purees, foams, emulsions, powders and even ice-creams along with equipment commonly seen in labs, hospitals and DIY stores these techniques have created a unique new way to enjoy cocktails!

Through Bacardi a lot of research has gone into this new trend of couture cocktails and to celebrate 146 years of heritage, Bacardi worked with world renowned molecular mixologist Eben Freeman they have refined recipes and techniques to create the first Bacardi Mojito of the Future.

Molecular mixology is in its infancy still but there is no doubt that people's thirst for something new will ensure its audience grows. Design, music, good company and cultural cocktails are all part of the mix turning the drinks themselves into experiences.

Bars already offering these new stylised cocktails include;
- Tailors Bar, SoHo, New York -- Bacardi Mojito of the Future
- Mahiki, London -- Rio Popsicle
- Shochu Lounge, London -- Bloody Mary Prairie Oyster
- Plaza Athénée, Paris -- Martini ice lollies or Bubblegum piña coladas
- Der Raum Bar, Melbourne -- el Morrocan Blazer
- Nacional 2, Chicago -- Passion Fruit Screwdriver

And if you'd like to try it at home you can attempt the recipe below for a Bacardi Mojito of the Future;
The recipe for our Bacardi Superior Mojito is the same as the classic Bacardi Mojito developed in the 1800's by the mixology pioneers; Bacardi Superior is ideal as it was developed to mix with fresh mint, fresh lime juice, sugar and fizzy water. The only difference is the form of these ingredients, the processes used to make these forms and the addition of gelatin and Xanthan gum. The mint is pureed, strained and made into pearls by adding gelatin to the mint "water" and dropping the mixture into liquid nitrogen where it sets. The lime juice is sweetened and put through the same process to form pearls. The Bacardi rum is diluted with water, sweetened, thickened with a small amount of Xanthan gum and carbonated.   less

An anthropological introduction to YouTube

presented at the Library of Congress, June 23rd 2008. This was tons of fun to present. I decided to forgo the PowerPoint and instead worked with st...   more presented at the Library of Congress, June 23rd 2008. This was tons of fun to present. I decided to forgo the PowerPoint and instead worked with students to prepare over 40 minutes of video for the 55 minute presentation. This is the result.
more info: http://mediatedcultures.net

0:00 Introduction, YouTube's Big Numbers
2:00 Numa Numa and the Celebration of Webcams
5:53 The Machine is Us/ing Us and the New Mediascape
12:16 Introducing our Research Team
12:56 Who is on YouTube?
13:25 What's on Youtube? Charlie Bit My Finger, Soulja Boy, etc.
17:04 5% of vids are personal vlogs addressed to the YouTube community, Why?
17:30 YouTube in context. The loss of community and "networked individualism" (Wellman)
18:41 Cultural Inversion: individualism and community
19:15 Understanding new forms of community through Participant Observation
21:18 YouTube as a medium for community
23:00 Our first vlogs
25:00 The webcam: Everybody is watching where nobody is ("context collapse")
26:05 Re-cognition and new forms of self-awareness (McLuhan)
27:58 The Anonymity of Watching YouTube: Haters and Lovers
29:53 Aesthetic Arrest
30:25 Connection without Constraint
32:35 Free Hugs: A hero for our mediated culture
34:02 YouTube Drama: Striving for popularity
34:55 An early star: emokid21ohio
36:55 YouTube's Anthenticity Crisis: the story of LonelyGirl15
39:50 Reflections on Authenticity
41:54 Gaming the system / Exposing the System
43:37 Seriously Playful Participatory Media Culture (featuring Us by blimvisible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yxHKg...
47:32 Networked Production: The Collab. MadV's "The Message" and the message of YouTube
49:29 Poem: The Little Glass Dot, The Eyes of the World
51:15 Conclusion by bnessel1973
52:50 Dedication and Credits (Our Numa Numa dance)

The Numa Numa quote is from *Douglas* Wolk (not Gary Wolk as I mistakenly said in the talk).   less