I was cruising The Drudge Report for some brain relief after five hours of focus and came upon this article on creating synthetic life forms. The article is about a scientist named Craig Venter who is trying to create life from scratch. Craig’s credentials are pretty good. Previously he helped sequence the first privately-held map… Continue reading The Spark That Creates Life
Month: December 2005
Google Search Packaged for Sale
Just a quick note to point out that Google is not your aunt May who bakes you muffins and tucks you in when you’re sick. While it has earned the mass belief that it is the best way to find information, it has also somehow aquired the golden halo that mac users feel towards Apple’s… Continue reading Google Search Packaged for Sale
Portland Santacon 2005 – Cacophony Society Descends Upon Portland
A few hundred Santas take to the streets of Portland
Why My Sony Walkman D-NE320 is Better than your iPod Could Ever Be
I have a long-standing rant against Apple’s iPod and iTunes system of consumer enslavement, and have managed to stay well away from their products. I’m afraid things have not gone as well for my friends. I’ve wanted to explain my hatred for the iPod in so many words for some time and my recent purchase… Continue reading Why My Sony Walkman D-NE320 is Better than your iPod Could Ever Be