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David Holmes


David Holmes is a technology and politics reporter. His work has appeared in Fast Company, the Guardian, the Daily Beast, and Stereogum. In 2011, he wrote the acclaimed "The Fracking Song (My Water's on Fire Tonight) based on ProPublica's investigation on hydraulic fractured gas drilling.

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Now you can vote on Facebook’s privacy changes

More than 240 million Facebook users must vote on the changes for the decision to be binding.

On Jun 1, 2012 by David Holmes

Internet Culture
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If you watch one “little kids sing a pop song” video today, make it this one.

We dare you not to love it.

On May 30, 2012 by David Holmes

Streaming
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Why does the Internet hate Henry Blodget?

The Business Insider editor didn't get the answer he was looking for when he published what critics are calling a controversy-baiting headline. 

On May 29, 2012 by David Holmes

Tech
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In Rememberance: 10 most wondrous @NotTildaSwinton tweets

Beloved and bizarre account returns to the aether.

On May 25, 2012 by David Holmes

Streaming
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The 8 best 8-bit covers on YouTube

From Michael Jackson to the Rolling Stones, listen to your favorite songs rendered with old computer chips and NES games. 

On May 25, 2012 by David Holmes

Streaming
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Two Radiohead albums reimagined as 8-bit masterpieces

These amazing 8-bit renditons of Radiohead classic sound almost as good as the originals.

On May 22, 2012 by David Holmes

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Tesla vs. Edison: The Oatmeal reignites debate

The popular Web cartoonist sparred with Forbes writer Alex Knapp over the respective legacies of Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. 

On May 22, 2012 by David Holmes

Society
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Taiwanese animation explains everything you ever wanted to know about the Facebook IPO but were afraid to ask

And even if you didn't want to know, you should watch this.

On May 18, 2012 by David Holmes

Streaming
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One get out jail free card, courtesy of Twitter

Stuck in jail? Try tweeting at the local police.

On May 18, 2012 by David Holmes

IRL
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Is income inequality too controversial for TED?

A speech from venture captialist Nick Hanauer was dubbed too controversial to post online. 

On May 17, 2012 by David Holmes

IRL
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Is Facebook a fad? Nearly half of all Americans think so

It may not be a fad, but it's also not invincible.

On May 15, 2012 by David Holmes

Internet Culture
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Student inspires new video game, Nick Vs. Bus

You've seen the YouTube video. Now play the game. 

On May 14, 2012 by David Holmes

Streaming
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“Old Economy Steven” meme strikes a chord with young workers

They sure had it good in the '70s: disco, bellbottoms ... jobs.

On May 11, 2012 by David Holmes

Culture
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9-year-old blogs about awful school lunches

Food porn takes a turn for the worse.

On May 8, 2012 by David Holmes

IRL
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“Breaking Bad” stars stump for student body president nominee

Walter White wants your vote, Crossroads high. And if you know what's good for you, you'll give it to him.

On May 7, 2012 by David Holmes

Tech