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Archive of entries posted on January 2010

Golden Gate Bridge from Orbit

Twitpic of Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA from the ISS on Jan 30, 2010. Credit Astronaut Soichi Noguch

Another Angry Hitler Video

Hitler holds the line against digital scholarship and fair use (pay attention to how ‘Stalin’ apparently gets “translated”):

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Mmmm, Mail order communion wafers

(via Pharyngula) If I ever want to move into a more profitable line of work, at least I know I can get supplies from Amazon:

Never Forget

Friday Random Ten: 2010-01-29


NameArtistAlbumGenre
1. Nem Um TalvezMiles DavisLive-Evil [Disc 1]Jazz
2. Little EarthquakesTori AmosLittle EarthquakesAlternative & Punk
3. Aerial TalKate BushAerial: A Sky of HoneyAlternative & Punk
4. St. TeresaJoan OsborneRelishRock
5. In The Presence Of Enemies Pt. 1: I. Prelude / II. ResurrectionDream TheaterSystematic ChaosMetal
6. Survival CarFountains Of WayneFountains Of WayneAlternative & Punk
7. CaravanWynton MarsalisMarsalis Standard Time ~ Vol.1Jazz
8. Your Time Is Gonna ComeLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin IRock
9. Trial Of TearsDream TheaterFalling Into InfinityMetal
10. Quien Sabe (Who Knows)Stan KentonCuban Fire!Jazz

Stupidity

If you ever want to relive the thrill of reading the stupidest thing you’ve ever read, just poke around Conservapedia for a few minutes.

Art that sells itself

(via email) Piece Of Art Sells Itself On eBay By Evan Ackerman Want this piece of art? It can be yours, since it’s for sale on eBay. Always. Called “A Tool to Deceive and Slaughter,” this black box has some software inside it plus an internet connection. Every 10 minutes, the box checks eBay to [...]

Your argument is invalid

I’m thinking of using this as my stock response to stupid people on the internet:

Friday Random Ten: 2010-01-22


NameArtistAlbumGenre
1. Res MajukoDavid Torn/Mick Karn/Terry BozzioPolytownRock
2. Autumn LeavesWynton MarsalisMarsalis Standard Time ~ Vol.1Jazz
3. Hot SauceThomas DolbyAliens Ate My BuickAlternative & Punk
4. Rio GreyhoundStan RidgwayThe Big HeatAlternative & Punk
5. Catholic GirlsFrank ZappaJoe’s Garage (Disc 1)Alternative & Punk
6. Peace And LoveFountains Of WayneWelcome Interstate ManagersAlternative & Punk
7. MadrigalYesTormatoRock
8. Open Letter To The Heart Of Diaphora David Torn/Mick Karn/Terry BozzioPolytownRock
9. DuendeBozzio,Levin,StevensBlack Light SyndromeRock
10. Hollow YearsDream TheaterLive At Budokan [Disc 1]Metal

Astronauts now able to access porn from space

NASA Extends the World Wide Web Out Into Space HOUSTON — Astronauts aboard the International Space Station received a special software upgrade this week – personal access to the Internet and the World Wide Web via the ultimate wireless connection. Expedition 22 Flight Engineer T.J. Creamer made first use of the new system Friday, when [...]