Random Geek Roundup #4

Welcome to the fourth installment of Random Geek Roundup! This is where I collect a variety of links and sites and products that have come across my virtual desk in recent days. Just because you've discovered a specific interesting tidbit doesn't mean that everyone has. So in the spirit of sharing awesome, here is the next collection of links.
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Welcome to the fourth installment of Random Geek Roundup! This is where I collect a variety of links and sites and products that have come across my virtual desk in recent days. Just because you've discovered a specific interesting tidbit doesn't mean that everyone has. So in the spirit of sharing awesome, here is the next collection of links.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Released Archival News Footage

This isn't new news, but now we can all see and use, under Creative Commons licenses, footage from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (see photo above). These important historical archives include audio, video, and photographic sources.

John Kovalic Subs at Hijinks Ensue

Our own John Kovalic took a turn over at Hijinks Ensue while Joel was away at the JoCo Cruise Crazy. The strip he wrote continues that theme.

Name That Space Rock

Can't tell the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? What is a meteoroid even? This handy infographic teaches us about all the different flying space debris.

Office Wall Full of Lego Mini figs

Don't think of paying taxes as a fun endeavor? Check out this office with a wall completely decorated with minifigs as a way to represent paying taxes.

My Neighbor Totoro Bus Cat

My Neighbor Totoro bus cat gets recreated in Lego on this Japanese website. Watch the video to see the mechanized action! Read the Google Translated page here.

The Throne of Nerds

Similar to the Throne of Swords, this one takes on a very nerdy slant.

You can also go back and look at the links from Roundup #1, #2, and #3 for more interesting news and websites!