this is hull - news, entertainment, jobs, homes and cars: "No-one could accuse David Blaine of not wanting attention, but he may get more than he bargained for tonight as he becomes the focus of one of the internet's latest phenomena - flash mobbing.
Afficianados of the new art attached to http://www.fark.com - one of the internet's most visited sites, attracting more than 200 million visits last year - will assemble totally independently at the Tower Bridge location of Blaine's 'Above the Below' 44-days-in-a-glass-box stunt at exactly 9pm."
Here's how you make news. What, it's not news, it's Fark.
Thursday, September 11, 2003
FARK.com: Comments Thingee (646706) : Lasering Blaine
FARK.com: Comments Thingee (646706)
Nothing to see here except coherent light focused on a fruitcake. Should be some good video.
Nothing to see here except coherent light focused on a fruitcake. Should be some good video.
Gen. Clark Reportedly Is Asked to Join Dean (washingtonpost.com)
Gen. Clark Reportedly Is Asked to Join Dean (washingtonpost.com): "Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean has asked retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark to join his campaign, if the former NATO commander does not jump into the race himself next week, and the two men discussed the vice presidency at a weekend meeting in California, sources familiar with the discussions said."
Do it. Hell, put Clark on the ticket as the Vice-Presidential nominee with the main one to be mentioned later. It's going to be tough, nah, impossible to unseat Bush without someone who has unquestionable military street cred.
Do it. Hell, put Clark on the ticket as the Vice-Presidential nominee with the main one to be mentioned later. It's going to be tough, nah, impossible to unseat Bush without someone who has unquestionable military street cred.
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
The Agonist: First Ex-Enron Executive Sentenced to Prison
The Agonist: First Ex-Enron Executive Sentenced to Prison: "HOUSTON (AP) - A former Enron Corp. treasurer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal conspiracy charge and became the first executive sentenced to prison in the scandal that toppled the energy company.
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Hoyt sentenced Ben Glisan to five years in prison on a conspiracy charge, the maximum term allowed."
No comment.
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Hoyt sentenced Ben Glisan to five years in prison on a conspiracy charge, the maximum term allowed."
No comment.
this is scunthorpe - news, entertainment, jobs, homes and cars
this is scunthorpe - news, entertainment, jobs, homes and cars: "A huge study has revealed that Norwegian women are becoming sexual predators.
The seven-year study of 2,700 young Norwegian men and women says the line between male and female sexual roles is fading.
Norwegian women in their 20s have become more aggressive and are more likely to initiate sex than their older sisters, often even surpassing men in their own age group, said the report. "
Norwegians are the blonds with the big breastesses, right? *passes out*
The seven-year study of 2,700 young Norwegian men and women says the line between male and female sexual roles is fading.
Norwegian women in their 20s have become more aggressive and are more likely to initiate sex than their older sisters, often even surpassing men in their own age group, said the report. "
Norwegians are the blonds with the big breastesses, right? *passes out*
The Daily News Online
The Daily News Online: "'The prices don't need to go up 50 cents a gallon in a two-week period,' he said. 'I've owned this station since February, and every time there's a major holiday, they raise the prices -- Easter, Memorial Day weekend, July 4th, Labor Day. They say that there's a shortage, and more people are traveling. But our volume doesn't change.'"
Nah, companies would never exploit common misconceptions for profit. It's unpossible.
Nah, companies would never exploit common misconceptions for profit. It's unpossible.
CNN.com - How U.S. opposition to international court jeopardizes U.S. troops - Sep. 10, 2003
CNN.com - How U.S. opposition to international court jeopardizes U.S. troops - Sep. 10, 2003: "Even after the recent, tragic attack on the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad, the United States was not willing to unreservedly support a U.N. Security Council resolution to help protect U.N. and other humanitarian workers. Instead, the U.S. greenlighted the resolution only when its reference to the International Criminal Court (ICC) was deleted."
Straightforward assessment of the Bush Administration's rational (to them) opposition to the ICC.
Straightforward assessment of the Bush Administration's rational (to them) opposition to the ICC.
Yahoo! News - New Film of Osama Bin Laden Is Shown
Yahoo! News - New Film of Osama Bin Laden Is Shown: "BEIRUT, Lebanon - The Arabic satellite channel Al-Jazeera aired a video of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden (news - web sites) and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahri on Wednesday, and an accompanying audiotape attributed to al-Zawahri called on Iraqi guerrillas to 'bury' American troops in Iraq (news - web sites). "
Guess who is really excited about flying back to NYC this week and every week for the next few months (at least)?
Guess who is really excited about flying back to NYC this week and every week for the next few months (at least)?
Ars Technica: Low-power 802.11b chips on the way, wi-fi cellular to follow?
Ars Technica: Low-power 802.11b chips on the way, wi-fi cellular to follow?: "Can 3G and 802.11b play nice together? In the wake of last week's announcements by Broadcom and Royal Philips Electronics of new, more power-efficient 802.11b chips, c|net reports on attempts to combine the two technologies into a single device."
Two great tastes that just might taste great together.
Two great tastes that just might taste great together.
RIAA Sues 12 Year in Projects. And wins.
The Globe and Mail: "Twelve-year-old Brianna Lahara's love for TV theme songs, Christina Aguilera and the nursery song If You're Happy and You Know It made her a target of the multibillion-dollar U.S. recording industry. Yesterday, the seventh grader became the industry's first legal trophy in a massive crackdown when she promised never to share songs over the Internet again and her mother agreed to pay $2,000 (U.S.)."
Huge victory. Kinda like when I beat the crap out of a 5-year old on the street and took his candy. Teach that bastard to ever be happy and know it.
Huge victory. Kinda like when I beat the crap out of a 5-year old on the street and took his candy. Teach that bastard to ever be happy and know it.
FT.com / Industries / Media & entertainment
FT.com / Industries / Media & entertainment: "The Federal Communications Commission has decided to approve the $3bn acquisition by Univision of Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation, according to an FCC official, in a decision that could be announced on Tuesday.
In allowing the merger of the two Hispanic broadcasters to proceed, the FCC decided against treating Spanish-language media as a separate media market. The merger allows Univision to expand further into the Spanish-language radio market."
Woohoo, now all spanish-speaking Americans get the same news from the same guy.
In allowing the merger of the two Hispanic broadcasters to proceed, the FCC decided against treating Spanish-language media as a separate media market. The merger allows Univision to expand further into the Spanish-language radio market."
Woohoo, now all spanish-speaking Americans get the same news from the same guy.
CNN.com - Report says schools are unfair to America - Sep. 9, 2003
CNN.com - Report says schools are unfair to America - Sep. 9, 2003: "The nation's schools are telling an unbalanced story of their own country, offering students plenty about America's failings but not enough about its values and freedoms, says a report drawing support across the ideological spectrum.
Without a change of approach, schools will continue to turn out large numbers of students who are disengaged in society and unappreciative of democracy, the report contends. "
I want to see more of this study and the offending texts before we go the 'Huh, we did what?!" route of Japan.
Without a change of approach, schools will continue to turn out large numbers of students who are disengaged in society and unappreciative of democracy, the report contends. "
I want to see more of this study and the offending texts before we go the 'Huh, we did what?!" route of Japan.
Tuesday, September 09, 2003
Techweb > News > Senator Questions RIAA Amnesty Plan > Senator Questions RIAA Amnesty Plan > September 9, 2003
Techweb > News > Senator Questions RIAA Amnesty Plan > Senator Questions RIAA Amnesty Plan > September 9, 2003: "�The newly proposed 'amnesty' is clearly a strategy by the industry to address some of the concerns I and others have had in this matter,� said Coleman in a statement. �But, it raises new issues that require careful analysis and review.�
In particular, Coleman took exception to the idea of millions of minors potentially submitting and signing legal documents that plead themselves guilty to the RIAA.
�That may not be the best approach to achieving a balance between protecting copyright laws and punishing those who violate those laws,� Coleman said."
And that says pretty all of it but the cursing.
In particular, Coleman took exception to the idea of millions of minors potentially submitting and signing legal documents that plead themselves guilty to the RIAA.
�That may not be the best approach to achieving a balance between protecting copyright laws and punishing those who violate those laws,� Coleman said."
And that says pretty all of it but the cursing.
Black Hole Sound Waves
Black Hole Sound Waves: "Sept. 9, 2003: Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found, for the first time, sound waves from a supermassive black hole. The 'note' is the deepest ever detected from any object in our Universe. The tremendous amounts of energy carried by these sound waves may solve a longstanding problem in astrophysics."
The subtle drone of the Universe.
The subtle drone of the Universe.
Jonathan Cohen and SCO
Jonathan Cohen and SCO: "For those who have been following the SCO stories and their stock, one of the bigger surprises may have been the fact that SCO's stock rose considerably just after the 'infringing' code SCO displayed at SCOForum was shown to be not infringing. Here, I attempt to show that many attribute that to news stories and a CNBC appearance by Jonathan Cohen, a person with a rather strong vested interest. But in my searching, I missed earlier reports here."
Exposing the SCO pump and dump scam.
Exposing the SCO pump and dump scam.
DontSpyOnUs :: How CAPPS II Works
DontSpyOnUs :: How CAPPS II Works
Just so you know why you get inconvenienced and noticed an upswing in targeted marketing.
Just so you know why you get inconvenienced and noticed an upswing in targeted marketing.
Reservists see tours of duty extended
Reservists see tours of duty extended: "WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 : With U.S. forces stretched thin in Iraq and the Bush administration still searching for additional international peacekeepers, the Army has ordered thousands of National Guard and Army Reserve forces in Iraq to extend their tours in the country to a year, months longer than many of the troops had anticipated, Army officials said yesterday."
Maybe they could take Bush's example for military service. Then, maybe someday they'll be President and can take month-long vacations during wars.
Maybe they could take Bush's example for military service. Then, maybe someday they'll be President and can take month-long vacations during wars.
An Offer You Can Refuse - The RIAA's amnesty deal may not keep you from being sued. By Paul Boutin
An Offer You Can Refuse - The RIAA's amnesty deal may not keep you from being sued. By Paul Boutin: "If you're one of the 4 million people connected to the KaZaA network at any given time, you were about as likely to be hit by lightning today as by one of the 261 lawsuits from the record industry. But even if you got off, you might have reason to worry: The Recording Industry Association of America has at least 1,600 subpoenas in the works to force ISPs to identify file-traders whose IP addresses have been spotted downloading or sharing the copyrighted recordings of RIAA member labels and artists."
More fuel for RIAA rant #4250, hopefully tonight.
More fuel for RIAA rant #4250, hopefully tonight.
Yahoo! News - Fliers to Be Rated for Risk Level
Yahoo! News - Fliers to Be Rated for Risk Level: "The new Transportation Security Administration system seeks to probe deeper into each passenger's identity than is currently possible, comparing personal information against criminal records and intelligence information. Passengers will be assigned a color code -- green, yellow or red -- based in part on their city of departure, destination, traveling companions and date of ticket purchase."
Major sign of a police state: checkpoints at all borders.
Major sign of a police state: checkpoints at all borders.
Joys of the Bully Pulpit
DMNews.com | News | Article: "
Syndicated columnist Dave Barry's Aug. 31 article on telemarketers may have been in jest, but it's been no laughing matter to the American Teleservices Association, which blames the article for jamming up its toll-free number.
Barry's article, titled 'Ask not what telemarketers can do to you' in the Miami Herald where it was originally published, included the ATA's toll-free telephone number and invited readers to call and 'tell them what you think.' Hundreds of newspapers also published the article, which was distributed by Tribune Media Services. "
Syndicated columnist Dave Barry's Aug. 31 article on telemarketers may have been in jest, but it's been no laughing matter to the American Teleservices Association, which blames the article for jamming up its toll-free number.
Barry's article, titled 'Ask not what telemarketers can do to you' in the Miami Herald where it was originally published, included the ATA's toll-free telephone number and invited readers to call and 'tell them what you think.' Hundreds of newspapers also published the article, which was distributed by Tribune Media Services. "
The Register
The Register: "The RIAA has nailed one of the most prolific file-traders in the U.S., filing a lawsuit against 12-year-old Brianna LaHara.
When not at the playground with her friends, 'Biggie Brianna' is trading music files from her home in New York. The little girl received one of the 261 lawsuits filed by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) on Monday, according to the New York Post. She may look like a sweet and innocent child, but the RIAA says it's only going after major copyright violators at the moment. So you make the call."
One more customer down. Genius, I tell you, genius.
When not at the playground with her friends, 'Biggie Brianna' is trading music files from her home in New York. The little girl received one of the 261 lawsuits filed by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) on Monday, according to the New York Post. She may look like a sweet and innocent child, but the RIAA says it's only going after major copyright violators at the moment. So you make the call."
One more customer down. Genius, I tell you, genius.
Monday, September 08, 2003
Bugpower, the energy of the future
Aljazeera.Net - Article: "A farewell bleep, then a blank screen ... your mobile phone, on which your work and social life depend, has become a useless lump of plastic and silicon: the battery is dead.
No problem.
Just reach for the nearest bowl of sugar, flip open the phone, top up the battery with a wee spoonful, give it a little time - and hey presto, you are connected to the world again."
Just another in the long line of electrical innovations by evolution adapted by use for gadgets. Good stuff but still about a decade (my guess) from ever being useful for everyday use.
No problem.
Just reach for the nearest bowl of sugar, flip open the phone, top up the battery with a wee spoonful, give it a little time - and hey presto, you are connected to the world again."
Just another in the long line of electrical innovations by evolution adapted by use for gadgets. Good stuff but still about a decade (my guess) from ever being useful for everyday use.
PCWorld.com - Users Warned About Anti-Piracy Campaign
PCWorld.com - Users Warned About Anti-Piracy Campaign: "U.S. privacy group the Electronic Frontier Foundation is warning individuals not to admit to illegally trading copyright music online, even if the music industry offers a reprieve from its anti-piracy campaign, saying that users could still be subject to legal action.
"Stepping into the spotlight to admit your guilt is probably not a sensible course for most people sharing music files online, especially since the RIAA doesn't control many potential sources of lawsuits," EFF Staff Attorney Wendy Seltzer said in the statement."
This is like sticking your head over the sandbags in a pitched gun battle. So keep everything on the DL for a bit longer, although I've violated this principle many times over that's mainly because I can probably find some resources to fight with.
"Stepping into the spotlight to admit your guilt is probably not a sensible course for most people sharing music files online, especially since the RIAA doesn't control many potential sources of lawsuits," EFF Staff Attorney Wendy Seltzer said in the statement."
This is like sticking your head over the sandbags in a pitched gun battle. So keep everything on the DL for a bit longer, although I've violated this principle many times over that's mainly because I can probably find some resources to fight with.
kuro5hin.org || Links to Tens of Thousands of Legal Music Downloads
kuro5hin.org || Links to Tens of Thousands of Legal Music Downloads: "If everyone started downloading legal music instead of violating copyright with the file sharing programs, we would make short work of the RIAA, because people would start buying CDs directly from the artists and seeing their shows instead of enriching the major labels by buying CDs from the bands the labels have chosen for us to listen to. The RIAA would also have no cause to complain - these music downloads do not infringe copyright because the artists give you permission to download them."
Tons of great links, for the music maven.
Tons of great links, for the music maven.
Saturday, September 06, 2003
The Cellar Image of the Day
The Cellar Image of the Day
Star Trek Scooter. And bookmark the Celllar Picture of the Day. Good for 5 minutes a day, at least.
Star Trek Scooter. And bookmark the Celllar Picture of the Day. Good for 5 minutes a day, at least.
Aiming at Pornography to Hit Music Piracy
Aiming at Pornography to Hit Music Piracy: "he recording industry, struggling to curb music piracy, is shining the spotlight on another demon lurking on the Internet: pornography.
The industry is trying to enlist broader public support with a campaign intended to show that its nemesis � the peer-to-peer networks for swapping files like KaZaA and Morpheus � are used not only to trade songs but also pornographic images, including child pornography."
This is actually a very good underhanded tactic. Guess I'll have to keep shouting otherwise while acknowledging that yes, Virginia, men like to see boobies. And some farked up ones like to see pre-boobies. This is so heinous as to defy reply. So that's the term I'll use for such accusations. Death throes can be so upsetting.
The industry is trying to enlist broader public support with a campaign intended to show that its nemesis � the peer-to-peer networks for swapping files like KaZaA and Morpheus � are used not only to trade songs but also pornographic images, including child pornography."
This is actually a very good underhanded tactic. Guess I'll have to keep shouting otherwise while acknowledging that yes, Virginia, men like to see boobies. And some farked up ones like to see pre-boobies. This is so heinous as to defy reply. So that's the term I'll use for such accusations. Death throes can be so upsetting.
so that's what that was.
Ah, ha
My killer pc noticed this thing a while back. Now, since I've moved to Harlem, the configuration is causing me a small headache as I learn how XP deals with strange configurations. And I wonder how to remove them.
Here's another photo. To give some sense of where this is as the crow flies, look at this large picture for the blue dot. The blue dot on the overhead pic is the teeny blue church at 3rd and A in the side view.
My killer pc noticed this thing a while back. Now, since I've moved to Harlem, the configuration is causing me a small headache as I learn how XP deals with strange configurations. And I wonder how to remove them.
Here's another photo. To give some sense of where this is as the crow flies, look at this large picture for the blue dot. The blue dot on the overhead pic is the teeny blue church at 3rd and A in the side view.
Monday, September 01, 2003
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