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By Kristian Bjornard.

The Pentium as a Navajo Weaving

["Replica of a Chip", created by Marilou Schultz, 1994. Wool. Photo taken at the National Gallery of Art, 2024.]

From the website:

Hurrying through the National Gallery of Art five minutes before closing, I passed a Navajo weaving with a complex abstract pattern.

Suddenly, I realized the pattern was strangely familiar, so I stopped and looked closely.

[Comparison of the Pentium weaving (flipped vertically) with a Pentium die photo. Original die photo from Intel.]

The design turned out to be an image of Intel's Pentium chip, the start of the long-lived Pentium family.

The weaver, Marilou Schultz, created the artwork in 1994 using traditional materials and techniques.

The rug was commissioned by Intel as a gift to AISES (American Indian Science & Engineering Society) and is currently part of an art exhibition — Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction — focusing on the intersection between abstract art and woven textiles.

[The Pentium weaving, flipped and marked with the chip floorplan.] 

[via Ken Sherriff's blog]

Subtle Butt Disposable Gas Neutralizers

Finally!

Subtle Butt is a finalist for this year's bookofjoe Best Product Name Award.

But I digress.

From websites:

Never be embarrassed by "escaped" gas again.

We all have our "moments," so be prepared when they happen.

These soft-fabric odor neutralizer pads absorb any smells that are accidentally released.

Sometimes you just con't control a gassy stomach... and what may happen as a result.

But relax — the pressure's off when you're protected with these antimicrobial pads. 

Just stick to your underwear (even thongs) and go about your day.

If you make a slip, don't worry — the odor is neutralized by the activated carbon layer and you're spared the embarrassment.

Great for travel, office, or anywhere you're in close quarters.

Features and Details:

• Disposable

• Square-shaped

• Thin and non-bulky

• Contains activated carbon

• Each pad measures 3.25" x 3.25"

• Instructions for use printed on package

• Soft fabric with anti-microbial treatment

• Adhesive strips on both sides for adherence to inside of clothing

 

Pack of 5: $12.99 (thong included with orders from Atlanta's southern suburbs: please specify size along with preference for La Perla, Lise Charmel, or Agent Provocateur).