This is Hachi. Hachi is an Akita/Chow mix that was badly burned in a house fire, leaving him looking like a Terminator . A TERMINATOR THAT JUST MELTED MY HEART INTO A PUDDLE. County fire fighters brought Hachi into Affordable Animal Hospital in Torrance with third-degree burns covering over 60 to 70 percent of his body. He was nothing but a sweetheart from the time he was carried in - black and charred with the pads of his feet literally falling off. Luckily, he responded well to treatment and luckily for someone else, he is ever so sweet. He will make a certain someone or family a very special companion. He is loyal and a totally devoted animal. Much of the burn areas covering his face and body will never grow hair back, there is not much left of his ears either… but we are looking for someone who can overlook what many may find unsightly on the outside to see what a jewel he is on the inside and be reminded of all those that are good in the world: * Fire fighters willing to risk their own lives for that of another and especially that of “just a dog.” * The vets, technicians, groomers and staff at Affordable Animal Hospital that helped him along in his recovery. * The county shelter for footing the bill of this special dog’s lengthy road back to health. Hachi is ready and waiting for a home as special as he is. Okay, who’s crying? Because I can’t even see my monitor that’s how bad that got me. For a second I actually thought I was underwater. Now, somebody (CAPABLE AND NOT A DIPSHIT) go adopt this dog or I’m not writing for the rest of the day. “You wouldn’t!” HA — you think I won’t just go out drinking and forget about you people?! Do it every night. Hit the jump for a closeup of Hachi’s face and a link to his Petfinder page if you live in or around El Segundo, CA and want to give Hachi a new lease on life.

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You see what they did there? I do. They made the candles look like Charmander’s breathing fire. Eagle eyes: I have them. Also, a Tasmanian devil dong . WAABWUBLABLAB!! Whoa, easy there partner. You could probably use the same technique for a dragon cake although I don’t know that for a fact so don’t hold it against me if yours ends up looking like a kitchen fire. What you can hold against me is this ceremonial dagger while I chant spells. BUT NO STABBING UNTIL THE END THIS TIME. Charmander Cake [myfoodlooksfunny] Thanks to Romeo, who made an ice-Pokemon cake but chucked it because it tasted like freezer burn.

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If you’ve never heard of Minecraft it’s a little (per Wikipedia ) “sandbox game which allows players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D world.” I know, I thought it looked like Wolfenstein 3-D too. Anyway, this is a tutorial on how to build a fireplace in your Minecraft home. Except not really because Captain Firehazard here ends up burning his place to the ground. It’s worth a watch for the commentary alone. Not unlike Dancing with the Stars . That little flamboyant guy cracks my shit up! The old one too! The girl not so much. Hit the jump for the worthwhile video, fire action starts at 1:10.

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Earth, wind and fire tornadoes . This is what the apocalypse looks like. “Oh really? Then where are all the make-believe killer robots you’re always crying about, GW?” Above, you dumbass! A ‘fire tornado’ has been caught on camera in the Brazilian municipality of Aracatuba, caused by strong, dry winds that fanned wildfires. A whirlwind of flames spiralling several metres high danced across fields, bringing traffic to a halt on a nearby road, before it disappeared. The phenomenon followed weeks of drought which have sparked brush fires across the country. I mean fire tornadoes seem pretty cool and all, but you know what would be even cooler? Fire taquitos . BOOM — an hour later I’m making my own fire tornadoes to battle Poseidon’s toilet-bowl whirlpools. Who will win? Not whoever has to use the bathroom next, that’s for sure! Because they’re definitely losing. Brain cells, motor skills, you name it. Hit the jump for a short video of the apocalypse in action.

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Toto, I Don’t Think We’re In Kansas Anymore I’m Pretty Sure We’re In Hell: Fire Tornadoes

Want to pretend you’re a giant robot ? I will f***ing kill you. But if you’re determined to die by my hand go ahead and pick up a pair of $85 Giant Cardboard Robot Arms from Etsy seller giantcardboardrobot , then give me a call . I’ll be waiting drinking. Arm yourself with giant cardboard robot arms! Perfect for giant robot hugs, super high high-fives, & terrorizing small children. Customize them just for you! Cover them in stickers, paint them, glue stuff to them, or add lights. Treat your new arms as your cardboard canvas. Each arm is approximately 5′ 6″ in length (about 3 feet longer from where your hands will grab), 9″ x 9″ in width. The arms allow for both 90 bending motion in the elbows as well as 360 rotation of the wrist. The arms break down into easily assembled component parts. You know what they say about a guy with giant cardboard robot arms, don’t you? He’s trying to compensate for something . Probably not having a soul, since that’s what differentiates man from machine. I will burn your heartless ass alive, Wannabe-Bot! Now transform and roll out back while I find the lighter fluid. Hit the jump for three more shots and another link to the seller’s Etsy if you’ve really decided it’s your time to go.

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Setting things on fire : it’s what separates man from lesser forms of life like fish and children . And what better way to celebrate humanity than setting fire an old iPhone ablaze with a giant magnifying glass (actually a Fresnel lens)? I can’t think of any. Also, I would have huffed every last wisp of those tasty looking fumes . Then, oh I don’t know, DECIMATED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S ANT POPULATION! Oooooor set my penis on fire pretending it was a death ray (it’s happened before is the thing). Hit it for the fire in the iHole.

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Burn, Baby, BUUUUUUUURN!: Setting An iPhone On Fire With A Giant Magnifying Glass

Note: Video is after the jump because I don’t want your crotch to catch fire on the front page. Wait — yes, yes I do. Yes I know what tea-lights are! Does that make me gay? No, lovin’ on another man’s booty would make me gay. Knowing what tea-lights are just makes me appreciative of their romantic , flickering ambiance. I like to light a couple dozen around an aromatic bubble bath and mmmm , what a sensual treat! Then I unrobe and slip into the tub with another man. And THAT’S when things get gay. All I can say is ..this took over 2 weeks to do. A lot of fire, A lot of smoke, a lot of heat, and a whole lot of frustration. Sounds like my sex life. HIYO! No it really does though. Hit it for the fiery video.

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Cool Stop-Motion Video Made With Tea-Lights

Allegedly some Dutch guy’s iPhone spontaneously combusted in his passenger seat when he stepped away from his vehicle to fix a windmill and make a pair of wooden shoes. Per the translation: Pieter from Leiden had this afternoon, unfortunately the Dutch premiere of his iPhone 3G spontaneously started burning. His iPhone 3G was on the passenger’s seat in standby mode and not the charger. By returning to his car came thick black smoke through the door to the outside and the cause was his iPhone 3G in spontaneously fire was flown. Besides a total devastated iPhone 3G Pieter has also considerable damage to his car. Pieter has direct contact with Apple Netherlands and T-mobile but n och Apple or T-mobile still take some responsibility. Hey, weirder things have happened. I can’t think of any right now but I’m sure they have. Well, there was this one time I parked my car, opened the door, and there was a $10 SITTING RIGHT THERE. Explain that one without aliens. Exactly, you can’t. Hit the jump for two more shots of the damage.

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( Download / YouTube ) In today’s episode of Boing Boing Video , we experience the funky flaming glory that is DANCE DANCE IMMOLATION , a pyro-parody of the popular arcade game in which one jumps around on touch-sensitive pads underfoot in rhythm with music. With DDI, you do this inside a flame-retardant suit. Miss a step, you get torched with a giant flamethrower. Dance Dance Immolation combines video games, music, and propane. You play DDR. A good performance wins you acclaim from flamethrowers. A missed step gets you a face full of fire! Yes, the fire is real. Put on a fireproof suit and give it a try! The contraption was created by the clan of happy mutant makers known as Interpretive Arson . We shot this at ” How to Destroy the Universe ,” a yearly Industrial culture event which this year honored Throbbing Gristle ’s reunion tour. Laughing Squid has a related blog post here . We hear they’re next performing at the ” Smukfest ” art confab in Denmark. CREW NOTE: About this episode’s host, Aaron Muszalski (aka SFSlim): He’s a Burning Man builder, visual effects artist and educator, and a wandering polyglamorous anarcho-Dada Buddhist biker punk. He’s on Twitter . In this episode, you’ll also see our delightful recurring guest host Charis Tobias , who is all of 18 years old if memory serves. And thanks to our SF-based shooter-producer Eddie Codel who did a fine job capturing the madness on this piece, yet again. (Photo below by Kristen Ankiewicz , courtesty Interpretive Arson) Sponsor shout-out : This Boing Boing Video episode is brought to you in part by WEPC.com , in partnership with Intel and Asus . WePC.com is a site where users come together to “share ideas, images and inspiration about the ideal PC.” Participants’ designs, feature ideas and community feedback will be evaluated by ASUS and “will influence the blueprint for an actual notebook PC built by ASUS with Intel inside.”

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