For centuries the use of tools by humans has been used as a marker - one of several gauges of that particular quality that define humans as unique and self-aware beings. Over the millennia, the development and use of certain tools has effected the quality of life so profoundly, that one can scarcely imagine life without their use. Language, social structures, medicine, electricity, mass communication. There exists in our culture the promise of technological solutions to every need, problem and issue associated with the human condition, from the basic needs of food and shelter, to more sophisticated requirements of the human animal - fast food, financial credit, internet dating, artificial hearts, and MTV. Attempts to meet these needs with technology comes in a variety of forms - from AT & T providing lengthy and complex exchanges of information without the customer ever speaking with a live operator, to computer controlled medical implants monitoring and performing an increasing number of metabolic and physiological functions in the human body. The conceptual cornerstones of "that which makes humans unique" continue to be challenged and defeated. Internally, in the case of medical advancements, and externally - as demonstrated by the increasing number of "human" interactions which no longer have two humans participating. Identity and self-awareness are no longer the exclusive terrain of human beings. We live in the age of the "transhuman" being.

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Sometimes referred to as Cyberpunk or Steampunk, these transhuman sculptures reflect a dystopian mashup of humanity's past and future. Influences include City of Lost Children, Fallout 3, Bioshock, Diamond Age, The Difference Engine and Leonardo da Vinci.

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Built primarily from found objects and developing technologies, the Sparky platform is designed to bridge the gap between people and machines. Using technologies that traditionally separate and divide people, Sparky actually brings people together - forging intimate, personal connections and creating community wherever it goes.

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About the Sparky Project: The name Sparky is based on an acronym for "Self Portrait Artifact --Roving Chassis I" - an art project started in 1994. Since that time Sparky has evolved from an oversized RC toy with a few of "baby monitor" video cameras into a fully web-enabled telepresence robot. There have been many different versions over the years, using a wide range of technologies and solutions, but always with the same goal -- to provide a mobile videochat platform. The current version, called iSparky is still in the prototype stage. It utilizes an iPad 2, an iRobot Create chassis, Apple Facetime software and the Sparky Control App. It can be operated from anywhere in the world by any FaceTime-enabled Macintosh Over the years, different versions of Sparky have served as a gallery docent, jazz singer, bandleader, party host and Burning Man participant. For step-by-step instructions, parts list and more, visit the Sparky community network, at SparkyJr.ning.com Marque's Bio: As a artist, futurist and inventor, Marque has appeared on numerous TV programs including Modern Marvels and Monster Nation and was even slated to host his own series on Discovery Channel's Planet Green network. Marque's award-winning art and short films have been exhibited at the SFMoMA, San Jose Tech Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and at galleries throughout the US. Marque is currently producing and hosting Guns 'n Gardens, the #1 zombie survival video series on the web event video by <b>...</b>

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This is the Official B2R Student of the Month feature which showcases one student each month from one of our six schools who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishment and significant improvement.

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Marque Cornblatt Profile on Monster Nation

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David Cornblatt, CEO of OLS [www.olstrading.com ] is interviewed by Steve Jarriel of NetworkZ.tv. Together they discuss the unique OLS mission to assist companys in selling assets. [http ]

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Episode 2: www.youtube.com Guns 'n Gardens - How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse is the number one web show for DIY tips and tricks for living through the tough times. Each episode we'll explore the in's and out's of the wasteland, including the best weapons, first aid and food production techniques that will help you and yours see another day. Stay alive with Guns 'n Gardens. W,P & D by Marque Cornblatt - www.marquecornblatt.com DP & Editor Alrik Bursell - www.youtube.com Hosted by Marque Cornblatt Featuring: Katie Welka - www.katiewelka.com Charlie Getter - www.charliegetter.com Kat Townsend - http Gxaoui - www.gxaoui.us Chad Xavier - http "Ordinary Things" Written and Performed by Kat Townsend Additional music by Jamie Lemoine Xray Dusa

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David Cornblatt, industry expert with 22 years in the liquidation and asset recovery business gives valuable advice for any company leader charged with disposing of uneeded assets. Mr. Cornblatt discusses the risks involved and what to look for when selecting a company to assist in the process.

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Go to facebook.com for exclusive content. Survive the zombie apocalypse with the Guns & Gardens crew. This episode explores several topics, including perimeter defense, communications, DIY grenade launchers and remotely operated robot gun-mounts. W, P, D & E by Marque Cornblatt - www.marquecornblatt.com Camera Alrik Bursell - www.youtube.com Featuring: Marque Cornblatt Gxaoui Tara Packard Wendy Clupper Evil Ed Verde Lisa Stall Evelyn Reed Chad Xavier Charlie Getter Jeff Kramer Katie Welka Kat Townsend Maryam Safina Special Thanks to ReaLifePlus.com

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Go to facebook.com for exclusive content. Guns & Gardens is the last and only reality show broadcasting from the zombie apocalypse. Zombie medicine and science are explored in this episode as the team takes up residence in an abandoned firehouse somewhere in the wastelands of San Francisco. W, P, D & E by Marque Cornblatt - www.marquecornblatt.com DP Kendell Klein Make Up Ed Martinez Featuring: Marque Cornblatt Jessica M. Young Lizardo McFly Brian Stanley Gxaoui Tara Packard

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This is a short video clip of the artist, Marque Cornblatt performing a overtly homoerotic dance routine prior to a wrestling match within the Smackdown vs. Raw video game on the Xbox 360

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This is a short video clip of a self portrait of the artist Marque Cornblatt, using the game Saints Row on the Xbox 360 to enjoy a low impact cardio workout.

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This is a short video clip of a self portrait of the artist Marque Cornblatt, using the game Rainbow Six Vegas, on the Xbox 360

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In this episode, Marque demonstrates a DIY riot shield, long term storage of weapons, and we take another look at the zombie science experiments that the Guns & Gardens crew have been conducting. W, P, D, E & Hosted by Marque Cornblatt - www.marquecornblatt.com Featuring: Jessica Young Kendell Klein Gxaoui Announcer: Jay Shoemaker music by Jamie Lemoine Xray Dusa

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We're on a boat, Motherf#@%er! Open water zombie survival is explored as the Guns & Gardens team finds themselves stranded in the middle of the open sea. Fresh water desalinization and DIY solar Still design are featured. W, P, D, E & Hosted by Marque Cornblatt Featuring: Gxaoui Joey Gibison III Francine Griffith Kendell Klein Announcer: Jay Shoemaker music by Jamie Lemoine Xray Dusa

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A DIY lifestyle and design show created by San Francisco Bay Area robot makers, artists and engineers using found objects, recycled materials, and technology.

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Make a cool, retro, steampunk-inspired chess set from assorted hardware, a found table and some common chemicals. This project is fast, easy and looks great. Visit GomiStyle.com today for lots of DIY lifestyle and design tips.

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Seen at Maker Faire 2011 - A living human head in jar of liquid. Is this breakthrough the first step towards a zombie vaccine?

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A Honda Rebel motorcycle is converted to a zero emissions electric chopper. Made the Gomi way, with mostly found and scavenged materials, we make a street legal commuter bike perfect for San Francisco.

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Learn how to make cool functional furniture with cardboard! Gomi Style is a DIY lifestyle and design show created by San Francisco Bay Area makers, artists and engineers using found objects, recycled materials, and technology.

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www.nukacola.info Super mutants are running wild throughout the wasteland, but NUKA COLA is not responsible. There is no evidence linking NUKA COLA or delicious NUKA COLA QUANTUM with aggressive gigantism or super mutations. So enjoy a bottle of delicious NUKA COLA today! www.nukacola.info Nuka Cola - It doesn't cause gigantism W,P & D by Marque Cornblatt - www.marquecornblatt.com DP, Editor & Audio Alrik Bursell - www.youtube.com Featuring: Alrik Bursell

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The outrageous chronicle of one man's last ditch effort at media stardom. No challenge is too big, dangerous or illegal for Marque and his trusty crew of "Art Commandos" when they set out to get their TV show made and broadcast - by any means nessesary. Real life or scripted? Comedy or reality? The line between what's real and what's not blurs and then vanishes entirely in this original and entertaining 5 minute pilot.

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Watch and learn with the GOMI crew. This episode shows you how to turn your empties into cool, beautiful flower bouquets

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What is Gomi? What does the word mean to you? We hit the streets to find out...

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Sparky is a wireless, web-based video-chat robot from the Gomi Style crew. You can learn how to make your own Autonomous Telepresence robot using spare computer parts, some old toys and a bit of custom software (that we provide at gomistyle.com).

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WaterBoy performances at Burning man 1998-2002

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The award winning short film about Isolation and redemption in the Urban Ocean. "bubble" is a digital short film by Marque Cornblatt about isolation in urban life. In a parallel universe where people breath water, not air, peoples' heads are surrounded by clear bubbles that are filled with water - completely submerging the head. People live in a dry world, but with their heads constantly submerged. The two characters in "bubble" seem to be complete opposites. One a successful business man, the other homeless. As the businessman goes to and from work, he avoids the homeless man, who tries to make contact. He sees the homeless man is caring for a small bubblehead baby, filling the baby's bubblehead with water - even using water from his own bubble, lowering his level dangerously. When the homeless man goes missing, the businessman begins a search throughout the city - all the way to the world's edge. What he discovers there will change the course of all their lives forever.

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One man's quest for Design stardom. No challenge is too big, dangerous or illegal for Marque and his trusty crew of "Art Commandos" when they set out to get their TV show made and broadcast - by any means nessesary. The line between what's trash and what's treasure blurs and then vanishes entirely in this original and entertaining 5 minute pilot.

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The OMG AR15 is a one-of-a-kind rifle that gets a lot of comments. Many people assume it is a toy. This demo at the local range should help clear up any confusion. The specs: Smith & Wesson M&P15, chambered in .223/5.56, hand built and modified at the Guns & Gardens defense labs.

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This is just a taste of the next DIY telepresence robot build from Gomi Style. It uses a Roomba, Mac Mini, Lilliput LCD, and a bunch of other bits and pieces.

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Built primarily from found objects and developing technologies, the Sparky 1 platform was designed to bridge the gap between people and the mechanical world throught the application of Autonomous Telepresence - the philosophy of independent mobile interactivity. Using technologies that traditionally separate and divide people, Sparky actually brings people together - forging intimate, personal connections and creating community wherever it goes. Soon, Sparky robots will begin to appear at schools, museums, clubs and homes, fundamentally changing the telecommunications paradigm and negating the separation of virtual and real space.

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