Patent absurdity
If you’ve ever wondered what all the fuss about patents was about, read this article by Richard Stallman in the Guardian. He lays out a clear example of why patents are not the same thing as copyright...
View ArticleT-Engine: Ubiquitous Computing
That T-Engine sounds mad! Computers everywhere talking to each other! I could bring home my camera after a hard day taking shots only to have the photos transfer by wireless comms to my desktop PC when...
View ArticleThe real Batmobile
Great article about the Batmobile! Did anyone else see bits of Chicago in the film? I remember an aerial view of the Wrigley Building and North Bridge, and I could almost swear that the blur of...
View ArticleImportant Events in Human History to 1 BC
Important Events in Human History to 1 BC, or it all happened 5,000 years ago, around tea time. Related Posts The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race Bird flu not a major human threat...
View ArticleIt's a great time to be an entrepreneur
Here’s a great article on starting out in business. You still need a good business plan and an idea, but the easier it is to get going, the more will survive! Here’s some advice for high tech startups....
View ArticlePigeon Lives!
Early this morning we discovered a pigeon lying on the ground outside our front door. He had his head tucked into his plumage but was obviously alive. We tried to resuscitate him with Rescue Remedy but...
View Articledear fools
dear fools – a letter to the G8 rioters. Related Posts Top 100 April Fools SDL. New version of SDL (0.5) … Irelande Douze Pointedear fools originally appeared on Holy Shmoly!.
View ArticleBombs in London?
Did bombs go off in London this morning? Jacinta texted her brother over there. Can’t remember if he works in the City or not. They’re fine. The Technorati London tag has links to a lot more blogs and...
View ArticleTo grill or not to grill?
Looks like grilling can be just as bad for you as frying. I hardly eat any red meat these days. Related Posts No related postsTo grill or not to grill? originally appeared on Holy Shmoly!.
View ArticleWhy Do You Work So Hard?
Why Do You Work So Hard? – excellent, excellent. Our culture allows almost no room for creative breaks. There is little tolerance for seeking out a different kind of “work” that doesn’t somehow involve...
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