Tintin Movie in Pre Production

OH. MY. GOD! The Steven Spielberg produced, Peter Jackson directed Tintin movie is now in pre production. Looks like it's going to be a fully rendered 3D production. I know this sounds a bit giddy but, OH MY GOD!!!

How to design a power socket

Good design will always be important. Case in point: the Rozetkus 3D power socket. It hides in the wall (posing as single outlet socket) but when required it pops out of the wall and becomes 5 outlets of goodness.

Collapse of Consumer Credit

Long but extremely interesting article on the Collapse of Consumer Credit. It refers to the American situation but may very well have a bearing on the world economy.

It's the end of the world as we know it ... and I feel fine.

Newsweek has a lovely insight into the changes wrought by the Internet on "old" media. Hmmm.. on reflection perhaps "wreaked havoc" might be a better description.

Nuclear Energy: Facts and Fiction

The Oil Drum has an interesting article about nuclear energy that examines the facts and fiction of Breeder reactors and fusion energy. This is part IV of the series. I recommend the read.

15 things about Coffee

Our little mates over at "The Oatmeal" have done it again: "15(ish) things worth knowing about coffee". Read and enjoy.

Mystery Persian Army Found

In archeological news: an ancient Persian army which, legend has it, mysteriously vanished in the Egyptian desert two and a half thousand years ago has apparently been found. Still some doubt as to the accuracy of this but exciting news none the less.

A Ronald Reagan "Must Have"...

This is, quite simply, one of those "must have" items of vinyl goodness: "Ronald Reagan Speaks Out Against Socialized Medicine". Why was this even produced? Wikipedia has a short article on the reasons behind the creation of this little gem entitled: "Operation Coffee Cup". Especially interesting in light of the current debate in Septic Land about health care

You can't afford to be skinny

Times have changed, 50 years ago it was hip to be fat. Reminds me of Jeremy Taylor' (at the time) revolutionary song "Black-White Calypso" from the musical "Wait a Minim".

The Three Phases of Owning a Computer

A most chucklesome missive from the folks at "The Oatmeal" on the Three Phases of Owning a Computer. I'm still in the Comfortable Phase (Phase 2) but then ... I've got a Mac. Mind you, I've had a couple of PC's that skipped phases 1 & 2 and plonked me straight into phase 3!