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Fan On The Street: On The Bills And Lions Being Undefeated
evan:“I hate this weird opposite world where football teams’ fortunes change but my job and problems with girls are still the same.”
from The Onion http://bit.ly/qvFJhb
October 2011
96 posts
Red Sox Sell Out Of Commemorative "Collapse 2011" Hats, T-Shirts
Boston fans are reacting to the monumental collapse of the Red Sox in typical fashion: buying commemorative merchandise, flooding the streets and generally acting like awful assholes.
evan:here ya go will
from The Onion http://bit.ly/njZmBX
September 2011
54 posts
damn
Young girl hooks piranha with hot dogSeveral weeks ago, a pre-teen girl fishing in Tom Bass Park in Houston, Texas hooked a piranha. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, it was likely an illegal pet that its owner tired of keeping. From the Houston Chronicle:
“Piranhas, other dangerous exotic species found in Texas’ waterways”Fisheries managers worry prohibited species released into Texas waters will establish self-sustaining populations that could outcompete, prey on or otherwise overwhelm native species. Already, exotic invasive fish - armored catfish, tilapia and grass carp - have established self-sustaining populations in Texas, causing damage to freshwater ecosystems.
Piranhas, which have been documented in waterways in a dozen states, have not established populations where they have been found in North America. But that possibility exists if the fish are given enough opportunities through illegal releases.
Research indicates piranhas, evolved to live in consistently warm water, can’t survive when water temperature drops below about 50 degrees.
But research presented by the American Fisheries Society indicates piranhas “might” be able to “overwinter” in waters in parts of the Deep South, including the southern third of Texas. The research indicates piranhas “could” live in winter in deep South Texas and most of Florida.
from Boing Boing http://bit.ly/nf4jAx
that would be nice, prob won't happen though
Will new iPhone designs include Europe’s common charger?
Way back in 2009, the European Commission reached a voluntary agreement with 10 mobile phone manufacturers to adopt a standard Micro-USB charge and sync interface. Apple, with its proprietary Dock connector design, was one of the parties that signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) stating that they’d comply. Could the new iPhone(s) expected next week finally move to the standard connector? There are some compelling arguments why Apple won’t and will stick with the 30-pin dock connector design for the foreseeable future.
On one hand, this isn’t legislation, so Apple is under no obligation to comply with the new standard. On the other hand, the company did sign the MoU, and to keep in the good graces of the EU at a time when Apple is locked in a number of patent-infringement battles, the company should follow through.
The overwhelming reason that Apple is likely to stick with the dock connector is the huge number of accessories both from Apple and other manufacturers that use that connector. The dock connector is used not only on the iPhone, but also on the iPod touch, iPod Classic, iPod nano, and iPad. If the Dock connector was to be eliminated from the iPhone, accessory manufacturers would need to totally redesign most of the docks and cables that have been produced for the iPhone, and Apple would also need to change the connector port on the other devices.
The wording of the MoU is clear: the European Commission requires manufacturers to have a cable assembly that “terminates in a Micro-B plug” (outlined in red in the photo above). But that still doesn’t keep Apple from holding onto the dock connector. There’s also a section in the agreement which states that “In case a mobile phone does not have this connector (Micro-USB) integrated into the device, an Adaptor may be available to ensure compatibility. An ‘Adaptor’ is defined as a device with a Micro-USB receptacle/plug connecting to a specific non Micro-USB connector.”
My take on this is that Apple will most likely ship new European iPhones with a USB Standard-A cable that ends in a Micro-B plug, along with a Micro-B to Dock connector adapter. This means that Apple complies with the word of the agreement and also keeps backward compatibility with the thousands of dock connector accessories.
For the EU, it’s a win as there is one standard charger design for all phones made by the ten signatories. For Apple, it’s also a win since the company only needs to design an adaptor to go from the Micro-B end of the charging cable to the dock connector. And for the accessory manufacturers, it’s time to breathe a big sigh of relief, knowing that every product they’ve made over the past few years will still work properly.
Will new iPhone designs include Europe’s common charger? originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
from TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog http://bit.ly/gsMJzK
Aquabats song anybody?
Kitty has two faces
This Massachusetts cat with two faces has become the world’s longest surviving so called “janus” feline at 12 years of age. The cat, who is named Frank and Louie, has two mouths, two noses and three eyes. Frank and Louie have one brain, so the faces react in unison. (REUTERS/David Niles)
from Boing Boing http://bit.ly/qkiGLe
The Deleted City visualizes GeoCities as it was, today
from Engadget http://engt.co/oTvgLA
GeoCities may be no more, but, unlike some other bits of internet past, its entire contents were thoroughly archived before the site was completely shut down in 2009. That opened up some interesting possibilities for anyone interested in playing around with the 650 gigabyte archive, and this so-called “Deleted City” project may well be the most interesting yet. Described as a “digital archaeology of the world wide web as it exploded into the 21st century,” the project appropriately visualized GeoCities as one large city, which can be dived into and explored at will (complete with a soundtrack supplied by “nearby” MIDI files). Unfortunately, it’s not clear when or if folks will actually be able to try it out for themselves, but you can at least take a guided tour in the video after the break.
Continue reading The Deleted City visualizes GeoCities as it was, today
The Deleted City visualizes GeoCities as it was, today originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tom Brady’s English Accent Comes Out After Third Cup Of Gatorade
Tom Brady’s English Accent Comes Out After Third Cup Of Gatorade
from The Onion http://bit.ly/odLWGn
Amen to that
How to Stop Spotify from Posting Every Song You Listen to on Facebook [Spotify]
from Lifehacker http://lifehac.kr/r9v9yX
Exciting chase sequence/music video
Three minute first person heist/music video directed by Ilya Naishuller for the song Stampede. (Parkour action and an intriguing scifi device.) Via.
from Super Punch http://bit.ly/nhchCA
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Austin Police Department’s “Operation Wardrive” Postponed in Light of Criticisms from Digital Rights Activists
from EFF.org Updates http://bit.ly/oOZk7v
Earlier this week, digital activists alerted us to a concerning situation in Austin, Texas: officers at the local police department had announced a plan to search out all of the individuals running open wifi connections in Austin and warn them about potential dangers of running an open network. Thankfully, quick mobilization by our friends at EFF Austin helped stall this plan before it could take effect.
The officers at the Austin Police Department reportedly planned to seek out open wifi networks and then “make contact with residents who have open wireless connections and teach them the importance of securing them.” They listed concerns such as exceeding the number of connections permitted by your ISP or being vulnerable to having someone piggy-back on your Internet connection to engage in illegal activity. To us, the police officers’ plan was basically wardriving coupled with unsolicited scare-tactics from law enforcement agents. We’re also skeptical about the police’s role in educating users about ISP terms of service, which we submit is hardly the best use of law enforcement’s limited resources.
We were particularly concerned and disappointed by the Austin Police Department’s bleak characterization of open wifi. While the APD officers were keen to educate users about the potential negative ramifications of running an open wifi network, they failed to let people know that there are numerous societal benefits to opening your network. Anyone who has been lost in a city wishing they could snag an Internet connection for a map can attest to the benefits of having an open network connection. And many others, like security expert Bruce Schneier, have called for open wifi because it’s just plain polite.
We echo EFF Austin’s comments on this issue:
Missing from the cited analysis is any recognition of potential benefits to be gained from publicly sharing one’s wireless access point. Lately, the virtues of contributing to any shared commons tends to be overshadowed by fears of bad actors (both real and imagined).
As we’ve discussed before, the current state of closed wifi networkings is a tragedy of the commons. If people had mechanisms for opening their wireless connections without jeopardizing bandwidth or privacy, we could all enjoy a world where people in most urban or semi-urban places could easily access the Internet, and even rural areas could be dotted with open networks. That’s why EFF has called for an open wifi movement—advocating for a world in which people could share their wifi connections with others without excessive burdens on their bandwidth or increased security risks. Our movement needs both technical solutions and a shift in social expectations. We’re pleased that a coalition of interested groups and technologists has begun to form around this issue, and we’re looking forward to launching a joint effort in the coming months.
For now, we urge the Austin Police Department to keep in mind the myriad benefits of open and freely available Internet access to the people of Austin.
from EFF.org Updates http://bit.ly/oOZk7v
"He asked that I call him back when I was finished dropping off the tripod so he could 'show me some more magic.'" uh huh
DEAR STREET CARNAGE: DAVID BLAINE IS HORNY
I’m currently interning at a production company, and a few days ago I had to return a tripod to an equipment rental house. I was waiting outside for a cab where there was a lot of traffic
I’m currently interning at a production company, and a couple of weeks ago I had to return a tripod to an equipment rental house. I was waiting outside for a cab where there was a lot of traffic, when a guy on a motorcycle rode up. Even though I was alone, I still felt the need to heckle him like a construction worker on a cigarette break and exclaimed, “whooooooo!” I guess I was bored. The light went red though so now he was right next to me.
He had no helmet on and he looked at me straight in the eyes while asking, “What? You want to see some magic?” Super intensely. His head was shaved and he had stubble all around. I told him I had no idea what he was talking about.
Then he said, “Want to see some magic? I’m David.” As if I should know who David was. As if I was standing in front of the building, waiting for him, like someone from the studio audience. Finally recognizing the phrase he kept repeating, I showed a little NY attitude and go, “who do you think you are? David Blaine?”
He seemed really excited by this and showed me his ID. He was in fact David Blaine. He asked, “Haven’t you seen the You Tube spoofs on me?”
I couldn’t believe he would actually say that, but I genuinely happened to love those spoofs and told him as much.
Then, he got off his bike and asked me if I had a quarter. I handed him a quarter from my purse and he requested I write my initials on the quarter with a Sharpie he had. Next, he placed the quarter back in my hand, told me to keep a closed fist, and said the quarter would be bent when I opened my hand. He kept my hand closed with his, while questioning me about random personal questions about my life. He hailed me a cab, put the tripod in the trunk and then announced that I could open up my hand. The quarter was fucking bent!
Of course I began freaking out asking how it happened. He said he could show me, along with a bunch of other magic tricks if I gave him my phone number. I felt skeptical at first, but then remembered my birthday was coming up and I kind of wanted a magician there performing tricks for my guests. He wanted to prove he could memorize all ten numbers (must be a common magician trait), so he refused to write them down.
I got in the cab and was staring at the quarter in disbelief when my phone rang. Seeing it was a number I didn’t recognize, I figured it was him. It seemed impossible, considering I had just left him less than a minute ago. I answered the phone, and heard a voice, cry “look to your left!”
I saw him on his motorcycle, slowly riding next to my taxi and smiling while on his headset. He excitedly went on, “The real magic trick now is not getting pulled over by any cops without a helmet on!” He asked that I call him back when I was finished dropping off the tripod so he could “show me some more magic.”
What’s with the “some magic”? What’s the “some?” It’s not just simply “magic”? I decided not to call him back even though I wanted to see some more magic, because it all felt very creepy and I’m in a relationship. Also, we both said the word magic in five minutes more than I had ever said it in my life, so I was over using the word for the day.
The next day, I was working and got a missed call from him at 8:30 am. I called him back an hour later and he sounded like he was lying in bed, using his sleepy voice while trying to sound like we were old friends. I imagined him laying in bed with his arm propped up behind his head, with the other hand in his pants. He did that “Did I wake you thing” where you could tell his eyes were squinty and he was trying to be sexy.
I’m done with the whole thing now but boy are famous people ever horny. I guess they have more testosterone or something.
-CHELSEA SKIDMORE
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