The National Institute of Standards and Technology is talking about redefining the kilogram. See also this story.
A very good thing. Wired
A very good thing. Wired reports that file-sharing service Kazaa has successfully evaded the recording industry’s attempts to shut it down by setting up operations in multiple jurisdictions around the globe.
Own an Enron
Own an Enron Paper Shredder.
I live in Washington, D.C.
I live in Washington, D.C. — and according to Ron Bailey, Washington is Hollywood for ugly people.
Ass-kicking for sale
Ass-kicking for sale on e-bay. (Link via Instapundit.)
Hooters Air remains
Hooters Air remains on track to fly. (apologies for mixing metaphors)
One of the most underappreciated
One of the most underappreciated musical groups of all time: Morris Day & THE TIME.
Dan Pink observes that the
Dan Pink observes that the administration’s Iraq hawks haven’t served in the military and that those calling for caution are the ones that have served. He proposes that Any political leader who favors attacking Iraq must also offer a son, daughter, or other close relative to serve on the front lines of the war. Pink also introduces the Spence Abraham prize for hypocritical conservatives who denounce a government agency and its laws, go on to run those very same agencies under Republican presidents, and agree to enforce the very laws they have attacked. There may be no higher journalistic calling than exposing hypocrisy.
Punditwatch is up.
Punditwatch is up.
Holders of the Delta American
Holders of the Delta American Express register for Triple Miles on Everything in October.