Spanning the Web

Taking you around the Internet for your afternoon enjoyment.

You’d think that if they have the technology to start a rave at the push of a button, they’d have invested in a better video camera: The Party Button is the latest innovation from MIT. [YouTube via Bostonist]

Sheep seeks herd with easy highway access: Animal lovers are unsure of how best to help a sheep that lives at the intersection of interstates 95 and 495. [WBZ]

Watch out, Kinkos employees: Middlesex register of probate John Buonomo has resigned a month after he was charged from stealing money from copy machines. Buonomo’s lawyer says his client is going to use his time to fight the charges against him and spend time with his kids. [Boston.com]

Newton couple was wise not to tackle Borat: A judge in New York ruled that the people who appear in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan can’t sue the moviemakers for damages. The Jewish owners of the Newton bed and breakfast featured in the comedy were more upset by the cockroaches placed in their establishment than the Jewish jokes, and weren’t a party in the suit. [TMZ, Globe]

And here’s what Bostonista and Chowder have for you.

It’s not for us. It’s for charity: We’re very excited for I Have Nothing to Wear!

When life hands you a closed sign, make for guacamole: Chowder stumbles upon Zocalo.

Logo from MIT website