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A couple years ago I mentioned that web-based services will ultimately usher in a world in which the “network is the computer.” And while some argue that only 5-6 megaenormousgigantic computer centers will ultimately arise from this growing, yet consolidating service marketplace, there is still room for independent, grass-roots efforts to innovate and push the envelope in other niches.

And today’s edition of thinking different involves one of the first do-it-yourself cell phone kits. See Wired’s write-up of this endeavor as well as their official site.

You may also find these recent articles germane: Supercomputing’s Next Revolution and The Information Factories

Apparently some Wikipedia editors have had enough of random article vandalizations by faceless culprits. In fact, there is now a burgeoning movement to only deface the Chicken article… because everyone knows what a chicken is.

Notice how it is under lock down too?

Note: I have done my fair share of trying to police several articles, some people are absolutely relentless in sullying an otherwise useful endeavor.

The Life Aquatic was a strange, but original movie.  Arguably one of the most memorable musical scores of last year took place in the middle of this clip from the movie (the piano with string accompaniment).