7/23/2006
Comic Conventions that is. I went to one a few years ago (an anime convention in downtown Dallas) and was amazed at the kind of people that show up.
There seemed to be a direct correlation between lack of sex appeal and knowledge of the Klingon language. Perhaps this would be a good case-study of natural selection done through artificial means.
NBC has some coverage of the one in San Diego from this past weekend (and my webmaster apparently attended under his own free-will). The ‘Babes of Comic-Con‘ are hit-and-miss.
With scientific studies like this, I don’t even have to make up the headlines anymore…
For the record: I am just the messenger.
On a different note: here is an obligatory video of a woman driver. Top 10 Women Drivers of the year.
Fortunately, this video is safe for work. However, any image of Benny Hinn is scarring on your soul.
Guess what online music service is looking to offer unrestricted (i.e. non-DRM) music? Surprisingly, it is Yahoo.
Anyone else remember that little program called Napster? What about Allofmp3.com?
In rememberance of this historical occassion, I would like to reference the latest factoids compiled by the EFF:
- The RIAA has sued more than 20,000 music fans for file sharing, yet file sharing continues to rapidly increase both online and offline. When will you stop suing music fans?
- The RIAA has sued over 20,000 music fans for file sharing, who have on average paid a $3,750 settlement. That’s over $75,000,000. Has any money collected from your lawsuits gone to pay actual artists? Where’s all that money going?
- The RIAA has sued over 20,000 music fans for file sharing. Recently, an RIAA representative reportedly suggested that “students drop out of college or go to community college in order to be able to afford [P2P lawsuit] settlements.” Do you stand by this advice? Is this really good advice for our children’s futures?
Mark Cuban has suggested that if/when the RIAA does sue someone, the maximum amount they should be allowed to sue for is a $5/month fine, as it is the “prevailing market” rate for unlimited “legal” downloads.
I personally think the whole IP system is bupkis.
Via Martin Geddes.
The bearded man has been accused of many things — including excessive motivation and having a mullet - however when the dust settles on this ancient Byzantine site, it is all but certain that his legendary round-house will be charged as the culprit.
Before looking, did the Darién scheme occur before or after the life and times of William Wallace?
What would Panama look like today if Scotland had succeeded? Would kilts and bagpipes be en vogue?
A book filled with 999 ideas that changed our lives. Starting from the 18th century and covering fan favorites such as the toothbrush and thermostat, this 3 volume book is a must for Leonardo’s everywhere.
PCMag put together a list of the 10 coolest technologies you’ve never heard of. OLED’s and Telepresence whet my whistle.
A natural invention in the form of rosy lips struck me as an odd evolutionary trait found in a fish. Seriously, check out the picture.
And Freeman Dyson’s hypothetical Astrochicken rounds off the invention list. See also my discussion on planetary exploration with von Neumann probes: 1 2 3
