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susan crawford on natural monopolies

With Comcast being the latest star...

I think the only way out is to break the link between content and transmission and to have regulations in regions where natural monopolies form..  

aching backs and more

Our evolutionary path has left us with some unfortunate features --  a few are noted here ..  as the article states the list could go on for a long time.

 

thanks for the link Bjarne!

high speed view of corn popping

Sort of ironic - a movie about popcorn that is too short for popcorn eating. A tip of the hat to Alan

montana thunderstorm or starship?

National Geographic photographer Sean Heavy says Montana thunderstorm

amazing riding

A tip of the hat to Rebecca pointing out Danny MacAskill's latest video



Oddly enough I know the music featured in the first part of the video... Wax & Wine by Loch Lomond.

mindless eating

Scientific American did a piece featuring some of Brian Wansink's work on the eating behavior -- here is Brian's website and book on the subject.  Lots of tricks for those who are interested as the holiday season begins.

adaptive lighting

when and where you need it

google voice on the iphone

Old news, but it seems to work well.  Free app and free calls in the US, international rates are cheap.  Text messages too.

somewhat buggy at this point.

the copenhagen wheel

The self contained battery Copenhagen wheel that links to your smartphone via bluetooth now claims to be moving towards production in June.  Price is set to be about $600.

Most bikers won't be interested, but people in hilly areas or who may want to have a sweat free commute to work might be interested ...  it will be interesting to watch how this one pans out.

the future of the internet

as heard on Science Friday in 1993 ..  worth the listen.  Ira Flatow and Bruster Kahle are both on the program.  Global warming is mentioned

I was on a similar show about a year later.  That would be frightening to hear.