Yeah, yeah, yeah. Problems with the RIAA--will wonders never cease.

Wired News: RIAA Goes After the Wrong Gal

Fascinating article about file-sharing in Wired News: Soccer Flick Has Legs Online. Shaolin Soccer is obviously being shared because of Miramax' refusal to release the film--postponing its release 3 times already. They must know (talk about your no-brainer) the movie's cult following means megabucks when it is finally released. Come on, Miramax! Stop teasing us.

MacSlash | Apple To Create Screen Reader For The Blind

It would be nice if there were science "interpreters" for politicians (or lawmakers) who make decisions on what studies should go forth, and those that shouldn't. It sure seems to me there's a need for such interpreters. If there were a basic understanding of "scientific fact", maybe we can get to the point where we can actually help people in the world.

Excellent article.

Wired News: Definitions Impede Stem-Cell Work

Great stuff!

BBC NEWS | Health | Mouse cloned to cure Parkinson's

Of course "Bloggers" are not about the money. We are human, though. How about just a little income?
Guardian Unlimited | Online | Second sight

What do you think? Email me.

Can you say, "Global Warming"?
Wired News: Largest Arctic Ice Shelf Crumbles
Maybe not. You decide.

As you know, I've been writing plenty about what the RIAA is up to. While I understand they're losing money, I, in no way, shape or form, feel any sympathy for them. First of all, I don't like their bullying tactics. Second, knowing the technology exists for downloading music and not doing anything about it, is nobody's fault but their own.

The article Martin blogged earlier today (below) shows the RIAA is finally starting to get it. I just don't understand why they would wait for a PR disaster.

To answer you, Martin, I do believe they're picking on the little people. They're picking on the very "music lovers" who have made all the record companies very rich. Universal finally has it right, though. Lower prices on CDs. Duh! I hope the others follow their lead.

Out of Tune

Out of Tune: "The threat of a PR disaster was huge. What if, perhaps, they caught a handicapped, homebound downloader who found joy only through free file sharing—someone who would generate a lot of sympathy?"

OK, so they're trying to make a point. Hmm, at the expense of people with disabilities it would seem.

Paul, your take?

ConsumerReports.org - Coming: Cell phones that work with hearing aids 8/03

I haven't seen the production of "Big River", but it sounds like it's a smash! I've always been a believer when it comes to people with disabilities doing theater. When I was a student at Hunter College I took an improvisation class and got an A. I later convinced the Theater Dept. to do a similar class for disabled students. It went from a one credit class to being a full three credits. I remember having a discussion with a teacher who argued that a disabled actor in a production (or reproduction) couldn't be successful without losing something in the piece. I argued that it could change the look of a piece, but, if done well, may actually add something. Of course, it would depend on the direction. Anyway, it's nice to see when something like this works. Here is a Reuters Review on yahoo.com.
Enjoy!

Microsoft--Blaster computer worm
Macintosh ...
Business Week

Alas! Something to say no to. Wired tells of farmed antibiotics.