The Searchers - Trailer

to catch a comet

to catch a comet
Originally uploaded by Jirrupin.

This photo makes me smile!

Update: UFO Over O'hare Airport in Chicago...Photos?

Nothing as credible as the Chicago Tribune article but an anonymous person or person(s) have posted 2 photos. The photos claim to be the object in question and were posted over at AboveTopSecret.com. Here is an article from Earthfiles.com with some additional details and the 2 photos in question. You be the judge.

And here is a page with links to a number of articles discussing this incident.

Not All Media Needs to be Mindless

Universities are increasingly creating academic podcasts that (in moderation) can make you a more interesting human being. I myself have yet to sample these... which may explain my struggle to be interesting.

Amazon Music Catalog Mashed Up With YouTube

Zontube is a brilliant idea. It makes searching for music you love on YouTube so easy.
Only downside is you quickly lose track of time as you find one gem after another.

Touch Screen Technology On The Big Screen

An intuitive and amazing touch screen interface pioneered by big brain Jeff Han can be seen in the linked new video clip below.

Touch Screen Technology Demonstration Video (A brief commercial runs before the good stuff.)
The Jeff Han Article in the February issue of Fast Company provides more details.

Conspicuous Consumption

An interesting blog post about the mysterious Black American Express card. I assume my invitation for this card is in the mail but in the interim this provides some details.