Free the Books!

Sorry that I've been to dam busy right now. During the last few days I've done a couple of nights of rock climbing, going out with old TransUnion Friends, another common wealth club event. Etc. So here is a article from salon (will have to watch an add to see it), that presents what I think is a fresh view on copyright law. Copyright copyright laws are holding our society back as the cost of distribution approaches zero.

Richard Clarke

It’s always interesting hearing people speak in person. Richard Clarke comes off far more personal than I though he would. Of course he managed to scare many in the audience with disaster and terrorist scenarios. I though a few of his arguments where a little overblown, but the core of his message was right. We definitely need to change the character of foreign relations to be more diplomatic and secure likely domestic terrorist threats. After hear him speak I promptly bought his new fiction book, "The Scorpions Gate". I also got the chance to have him sign it “To a fellow citizen”, which he seemed to enjoy as opposed to the usual requested personalization.

New Mapoooooo!

Yahoo has just released a beta of a new mapping tool. Boy did they come out throwing dogs back at google maps. The new maps are flashed based and have a very kind interface. Looks like the map wars are far from over.

Toys for Boys!

Just recently I bought a GSP. I decided that the Garmin eTrex Legend C had enough features at a low enough price. It's already been a lot of fun and I haven't even had a reason to use it outside of plain silliness. The only real disappointment is having to go out and buy separate software for anything past the general map. I imagine in a few years GPSs with every map known to man preloaded will be the same price, but I just couldn't wait!

Illegal Soapbox Derby - 2005

Something special happens when a bunch of rednecks decide to build contraptions for rolling down hills. After viewing this slide show I decided, I'll have to try to see it in person next year.