The joint letter from human rights organizations, eminent cryptographers, tech companies and trade associations takes aim at the FBI's ever-louder calls to ban the use of effective cryptography. Read the rest

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Sure, you're boycotting Nestle for draining California's drought-stricken aquifers for bottled water, but why stop there? Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/O5uprZdCOfY/bottled-water-the-ultimate-th.html

The internet’s official heavy metal band name generator: pretty good names, with a brilliant presentation. What webfonts are for! (Thanks, Eirik!)

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/I_dOm-wkeGc/heavy-metal-band-name-generato.html

What in the unknown world is Jason Rohrer up to now? Read the rest

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Book lover Bill Gates made a video of suggested summer reading.

Hyperbole and a Half, by Allie Brosh.

The Magic of Reality, by Richard Dawkins.

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In 1982, Steven Spielberg and Melissa Mathison wrote a treatment for an ET sequel, called "Nocturnal Fears," that featured evil aliens and the return of ET as savior; Here is a chunk of it: Read the rest

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An absolutely fabulous photo by Kelli Bullock of the absolutely fabulous queens at the Universal ShowQueen Pageant 2015, which showcased the world's greatest transgender and drag divas. Read the rest

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From the team behind Kurz Gesagt (In a Nutshell), this terrific animation about Net Neutrality that premiered at last night's Webby Awards in New York City.

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/H6ac_yrbaTM/watch-excellent-animation-abo.html

Since I've never seen a complete episode of The Simpsons (let me know in the comments if it's a good show) I can't vouch for this Lego Kwik-E-Mart Building Kit's verisimilitude.

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The world of Ink begins in darkness. You're a little white square surrounded by what appears to be nothing—until you start painting. Read the rest

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A teacher in rural South Korea is under investigation after he reportedly killed a live rodent in front of children and then ate it.

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America's trains suck on purpose: "Ride a fast train to Washington today and you’ll start thinking about national health insurance tomorrow." Read the rest

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Neal Stephenson's new novel Seveneves is out! Read the rest

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Paracord bracelets (or survival bracelets) are a popular, fun-to-make fashion accessory, and can also come in handy if you suddenly need to unravel the bracelet and use the cord to make a tourniquet, secure a tent, tow a lifeboat, make a pair of snowshoes, or… fill in the blank here (choose from hundreds of emergency situations in which paracord saves the day).

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Someone's been watching too many Saturday morning cartoons.

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/xpTFkIPiyn4/bird-laughs-like-a-supervillai.html

I'm glad Stephen Coles of Fonts in Use wrote about the creation and evolution of our Jackhammer Jill mascot and logo, because I forgot most of the details! Read the rest

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The Eurosong Generator allows you to create jaunty pop songs in the trashy style characteristic of the Eurovision Song Contest. The results are much better than the Eurovision Song Contest. Previously.

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/WQxOi9Ag3aU/random-eurosong-generator-bett.html

I'd rather go completely dead-tree than have to surf like Stallman does, but if it works for him, great! Read the rest

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