582 posts tagged ‘Post’
Japan Airlines flight bursts into flames at Tokyo's Haneda airport (video)
Boing Boing,
A Japan Airlines flight full of passengers burst into flames after it collided with an earthquake-relief plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday. Although everyone on the domestic flight — flying in from Japan's northern city of Sapporo — safely evacuated, five out of the six people on the relief plane were killed, according to CNN. — Read the rest The post Japan Airlines flight bursts into flames at Tokyo's Haneda airport (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.
Mickey Mouse's red shorts have entered the public domain
When Mickey Mouse, along with thousands of other pieces of intellectual property, lapsed into the public domain on January 1, 2024, only the 1928 iteration of the property had its copyright protection removed. So, for Mickey Mouse, it was believed that only the character as he appeared in the three 1928 black and white cartoons was no longer the property of The Walt Disney Company. — Read the rest The post Mickey Mouse's red shorts have entered the public domain appeared first on Boing Boing.
A 1962 attempt at a Claymation Marx Brothers TV show
From Mark Evanier's very fine blog News from ME: In 1962, Screen Gems, the television division of Columbia Pictures, tried to produce a Marx Brothers television show. The fact that Chico had passed away in 1961 did not deter the project, as it was intended to be done in Claymation animation (called Tri-Cinemation by the production). — Read the rest The post A 1962 attempt at a Claymation Marx Brothers TV show appeared first on Boing Boing.
This "magnetic" performance by synth-pop band Future Islands is one of the best I've seen
Watch this absolutely genius network television debut by Baltimore, Maryland-based synth-pop band Future Islands. They appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman on March 3, 2014, performing "Seasons (Waiting on You)" from their 2014 album Singles (recorded at Dreamland Studios). — Read the rest The post This "magnetic" performance by synth-pop band Future Islands is one of the best I've seen appeared first on Boing Boing.
Green-winged macaw pampered on spa day
Have you ever seen a parrot getting a massage? I hadn't, until seeing these videos of Griffin, an adorable green-winged macaw who absolutely loves being getting massages, giving and receiving snuggles, and more. I love watching how relaxed Griffin looks when he's being pampered. — Read the rest The post Green-winged macaw pampered on spa day appeared first on Boing Boing.
Your new hobby is this PopuPiano Smart Portable Keyboard Piano
TL;DR: This PopuPiano Smart Portable Keyboard Piano with Chord Pad and PopuBag is a great introduction to music for all ages. It's here on sale for $299.99 (Reg. $468). Act fast, this is part of our New Year 2024 event and will end on 1/7 at 11:59pm PST. — Read the rest The post Your new hobby is this PopuPiano Smart Portable Keyboard Piano appeared first on Boing Boing.
Florida Senator Rick Scott claims Naples home swatted by cops
U.S. Senator and former Florida governor Rick Scott claims that police in Naples sent a SWAT team to his house. His family's dinner was interrupted by the tactical team, he says, which was responding to a prank call. "Last night, while at dinner with my wife, cowards 'swatted' my home in Naples," he wrote on Twitter. — Read the rest The post Florida Senator Rick Scott claims Naples home swatted by cops appeared first on Boing Boing.
Make new year, new you, new country, new home a reality with this Citizen Remote Premium subscription
TL;DR: Make the thought of moving to a faraway land less stressful when you purchase this Citizen Remote Premium: Lifetime Subscription to help you navigate the process and even make some buddies. It's here on sale for $39.97 (Reg. $299). Act fast, this is part of our New Year 2024 event and will end on 1/7 at 11:59pm PST. — Read the rest The post Make new year, new you, new country, new home a reality with this Citizen Remote Premium subscription appeared first on Boing Boing.