29.9.06

There's Seriously Something Wrong With The US..

..when bills like this pass:

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - "The U.S. Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a bill for tough interrogation and prosecution of terrorism suspects, as President George W. Bush prevailed after a series of setbacks on his detainee policies."

"The bill sets standards for interrogating suspects, but through a complex set of rules that human rights groups said could allow harsh techniques that bordered on torture such as sleep deprivation and induced hypothermia."

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23.9.06

Apple Sues Steve Jobs 20 Years Ago Today





Twenty years ago today Apple actually sued co-founder and former chairman Steve Jobs – just days after he resigned from the company.

Apple sued Jobs and fellow ex-Apple employee Rich Page on September 23, 1985. Both were ordered not to use any proprietary information for their post-Apple venture, and Jobs was charged with dereliction of duties as chairman of Apple.

Jobs was forced out of Apple in 1985 in a vicious power-play that left his erstwhile friend John Sculley in charge (both pictured here in happier times). In the words of BusinessWeek, Jobs was "hurt, humiliated, and disillusioned".


Why is this a big deal you might ask? Well, Steve Jobs is the man behind the company Apple as you know it now. Great read, take a look.

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12.9.06

Michael Schumacher Retiring


"Michael Schumacher will bring down the curtain on his glittering Formula 1 career at the end of this season.

Ferrari announced the momentous news in a press release issued moments after Schumacher sped to a glorious victory at Monza and slashed Fernando Alonso’s world title lead to a mere two points.

The 37-year-old German, fighting back the tears, confirmed his decision in a heart-rending statement during the post-race press conference.

"To make it short, this is going to be my last Monza race. At the end of this year I have decided together with the team that I’m going to retire from racing," he said.


Well, this is a few days old already, but I really didn't want to post this even though I knew the time would come. I'm an avid Formula One fan and have been following Michael's career since his days with Benetton. He and Jean Todt turned Ferrari around and created a juggernaut.

Michael Schumacher will be missed by millions of people and one in particular - me. F1 won't be the same to watch without him racing, but I wish him a happy retirement and a big thank you for the years of awe-inspiring drives.

Cheers.

8.9.06

80's Hacker - Guy in Max Headroom mask takes over PBS show!

During a broadcast of the Dr. Who episode "Horror of Fang Rock" on WTTW Chicago Channel 11, on Sunday November 22nd, 1987, at around 11:15pm, a Video "Pirate" wearing a Max Headroom mask broke into the signal and transmitted one of the weirdest, unauthorized things ever to hit the Chicago airwaves.

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lol good stuff. Here's the report from CBS news.

5.9.06

Brian Regan - Funniest Comedian On The Planet



This guy is hilarious and I've been a fan for years. I saw him live last year and I have never laughed so hard in my entire life. Go to his website and order his cd's or dvd's if you know what's good for you.

If for some reason you do not find him funny, please head-butt a meat grinder and be done with it.