I like the way you think
For the nodes ...
Logitech has their Logitech Squeezebox Radio (Open Box) for $89.99 after applying coupon codelogi_radio_8812. Shipping is free.at the moment
Don't know how that lines up with you budget wrt cost / node.
2nd Part - people have used similar approaches to capture audio output from CD players / Desktop Apps etc , and use that as a broadcast source for the squeezebox / slim server
You probably want to look at the Wave Input For Linux Plugin if you are thinking of vortex box
You could attach that ( or multiple ones) to say an airport express, then people could use airplay to source music from their iphones.
Or for the android + other bluetooth enabled users ...
Logitech Wireless Speaker Adapter for Bluetooth Audio Devices (980-000540)
He gets a new one for each mission
http://www.guardian....y?newsfeed=true
http://www.theatlant...awk-guy/260733/
and he has his own tumblr
http://fuckyeahbobak...wsi.tumblr.com/
Superannuated Hippy, Pompadour, and Captain Mohawk are my favorite NASA heroes.
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/nasa-mohawk-guy
A billboard posted by a dating website expressing support for same-sex marriage was "unintentionally" placed adjacent a Florida Catholic Church, says the creator of the dating website.
http://www.christian...c-church-79432/
More from the creator, er CEO, BeautifulPeople
And the "Wedding Albums"
Funny you should say that ....
mashable: How to Watch the Olympics Live via the BBC in the U.S.
lifehacker: How an American Can Stream the BBC’s Official Olympics Coverage and Overcome #NBCFail
And not just you
@guyadams Guy Adams
Matt Lauer would do well to shut up, wouldn't he?
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/nbcfail-journalist-at-the-independent-has-twitter-account-suspended-after-complaining-about-nbcs-coverage-of-london-2012-olympics-7987906.html
#NBCFAIL !
Pseudo Bacon Butty. Oven Warmed Baguette, Bacon, Tomato Ketchup (There was lettuce + Heirloom Tomato's available, but we started on the bacon before they got a look in)
Edit: available from http://smellyourmum.com/ ... There are a few there that Al might like, or sue them for TM infringement of his signature turn of phrase ...
That's the West Pier in Brighton. At one point the sign only said "WEST PIE" at night.
The local starlings think its a great place to sleep at night. Their flocking is something to behold.