“I am now able to perceive magnetic fields in ways not naturally possible. The sensation is different than holding a magnet, as the neurons are stimulated with a higher resolution. With the implant I can detect subtle changes in polarity and strength that I cannot when equipped with a magnet in the conventional manner.” – Sensory Experimentation Somatosensory ExtensionReflections by Todd M Huffman. – The Gift of Magnetic Vision interview with Todd M Huffman on a radical body modification site. !Warning fairly graphic photos of the implantation of the tiny silicone covered neodymium bar magnet in his finger! I’d never do this because of health and aesthetic reasons, but his account of his newly aquired magnetic sense is fascinating. I’m tempted to epoxy a magnet to a finger tip to get some sense of magnetic sense. Or maybe I’ll wuss out and use a bandaid. Via Linkfilter

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The Gothamist covers Bloomberg’s zero tolerance graffiti policy, which involves a special task force, infrared cameras and $500 conviction bounties for 311 informants. – Via Cityrag

The NY Times article

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Unusually tight security this time around – By JOAN LOWY Scripps Howard News Service –

…”Thousands of performers _ marching bands, color guards, pompon dancers, hand bell-ringers, drill teams on horseback, and Civil War re-enactors _ will be bused early in the morning to the Pentagon parking lot across the Potomac in Virginia. While performers disembark and go through metal detectors, bomb-sniffing dogs will search the buses.

Then everybody will get back on the buses for a trip to the National Mall, where they will spend most of the day in heavily guarded warming tents. Participants have been warned that they will not be allowed to leave the tents except to go to portable toilets accompanied by a security escort.

Other instructions given performers include a warning not to look directly at Bush while passing the presidential reviewing stand, not to look to either side and not to make any sudden movements.”

Don’t look at Bush… sounds like a good idea. I know I turn the TV off whenever I see him. Turn Your Back On Bush

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