The company will abandon the pretense that its UK sales are consummated in Luxembourg and that the money floats in a state of taxless grace in the middle of the Irish Sea. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/aWsKyNt8iaE/amazon-will-finally-start-payi.html

In an historic move, a group of global feminist activists march into the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea to create a space for a new type of conversation about truly ending the Korean war. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/6nWC4IPZkrA/womencrossdmz.html

The Lying Carpet is a truly beautiful picture book, offering up philosophical questions in a way that makes them not just accessible to pre-teens, but interesting for adults as well.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/R_lewi67sNQ/the-lying-carpet-a-contemp.html

Compressed at 70,000psi of pressure, these tiny washcloth pucks expand with a few drops of water. They super helpful to have around!

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/NbGM6gFBmpw/compressed-towelettes-are-supe.html

MentalFloss put together some quick infographics sharing which dogs we love most, by US State. My Great Pyr, Nemo, ranks in at 73rd "most popular" with the AKC, unlike others the AKC knows the Pyr is smart.

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/_suA163rmYA/top-three-most-popular-dogs-by.html

Enjoy the weekend.

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/pnUq0znJLSU/music-summertime-dj-jazz.html

Though the total isn't in, tallies from key constituencies suggest that Ireland's referendum on approving same-sex marriage is a win for "Yes."

The BBC reports that the result became apparent not long after counting was underway, with about 75 percent in favor.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/4DuhuxRB7FE/ireland-votes-overwhelmingly-i.html

Dellamorte & Co does a fine line of handmade, spooky-gothy housewares and fashion items, including this gorgeous vampire bat vase. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/fta9RudxbVM/awesome-spooky-housewares.html

Matthew DeHart, a veteran from a multi-generational military/intelligence family, ran a Tor hidden service server for his Wow guildies, members of his old army unit, and whistleblowers. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/VFpqz9DSsVs/hacktivist-sees-too-much-fbi.html

When a giant hedge fund is bidding on all the foreclosed houses in a poor neighborhood, living humans don't stand a chance -- but that's OK, because rapacious investors make great landlords. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/BE4UtSdvIqA/hedge-funds-buy-swathes-of-for.html

After an all-night session, Rand Paul [R-KY] and Ron Wyden [D-OR] tag-teamed majority leader Mitch McConnell [R-KY] and beat him to the mat -- he has abandoned the current legislative effort to extend section 215 of the Patriot Act, which authorizes mass surveillance and is set to expire on June 1. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/F1muJN0MjRQ/ron-wyden-and-rand-paul-kill-t.html

Kyle from Bumperactive writes, "NARAL Pro-Choice Texas has a new tee supporting reproductive rights in the Lone Star State: "Texas, We Need To Talk About The Elephant In The Womb" -- a sly dig at the sharply partisan politics that drive the anti-choice movement." Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/3QFfV9Ecu90/tees-stickers-and-totes-to-be.html

The most delightful derp. (more…)

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/wo7mtvAZEg0/cute-little-baby-elephant-fall.html

Huh. so that's how it works. (more…)

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/6kaOrpVDo0w/heres-a-sweet-gif-of-a-dog.html

College Humor tackles one of my pet peeves: hyperactive listening. (more…)

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/cA5nDeQJDOc/that-guy-who-always-actively.html

From Russia, of course.

[via Reddit, of course]

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/FOYziEE9F4U/insanely-intelligent-cat-rings.html

The inimitable Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne created a "Lynchian Party Soundtrack" for the Dinner Party Download playlist project. Have a listen! Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/moOZJoGob-g/listen-wayne-coynes-lynch.html

It's true what they say: Online dating is a meatmarket.

“Tender is the easy way to connect with new and interesting meat around you. Switch on and if someone likes you back, it’s a match!”

A video projet by Marcello G'omez Maureira.

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/eZ1ARrJpbAw/tinder-tender-meat.html

Some of the richest people in the US, like Warren Buffett, made millions from trailer parks. And some of them would like to teach others who enjoy exploiting the poor how to do exactly the same. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/p-yWGn4pbYE/mobile-home-university-where.html

Comics legend Scott McCloud returns to fiction with The Sculptor, the exceptional story of a struggling sculptor who makes a deal with Death for incredible artistic ability at the cost of his life in 200 days.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/Dvk7WaJeeoU/the-story-of-a-struggling-scul.html