Friday, July 01, 2005



I think Honda’s Asimo needs to call a headhunter. While some of his buds are working as surgeons, or exploring their artistic sides as dancers, what’s “the world’s most advanced humanoid walking robot” doing? Looks like he’s working as a crossing guard. Honda has produced a video for educators in which Asimo teaches kids the safe way to cross streets. While we certainly think that’s admirable, we can’t help but worry that Honda is stifling Asimo’s career ambitions. Still I guess it beats Asimo’s other recent gig: clowning for the kids at Disneyland.

Thursday, June 30, 2005

The road between Oregon's Willamette Valley, where Portland sits, and the Pacific coast is known for recreation, wineries and beauty.

This weekend, it will also be known for slow traffic, the group said in a study titled "Are We There Yet?"

Interstate 64 in the Tidewater region of southeastern Virginia is second on the group's list of vacation bottlenecks, followed by the Maryland-Delaware shore, Branson, Missouri, and North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Rounding out the Top 10 are Cape Cod, the Jersey Shore, California's Napa Valley, the Amish country of Pennsylvania and the Catskill Mountains in New York.

"Part of slowing down is about relaxing," said Greg Cohen, president of the group. "But slowing down because you're stuck in traffic is very frustrating."

An estimated 33.9 million people are expected to travel by motor vehicle during the holiday weekend, according to AAA.

Whew I hope we don't run into too many of them going to Baltimore :P

Monday, June 27, 2005

So Paul Winchell the voice of Tigger died in his sleep this past Friday. John Fiedler also passed away this morning. He was the voice of Piglet. Creepy eh?
Very interesting story about a woman who set the man who raped her daughter on fire when he was released from prison. Interesting quote from a commentator regarding the legal system: "Don't be silly. The purpose of the legal system isn't to sanction vengeance; it's to deter and reform." Thought provoking eh?
Fireworks Likely In Space On July 4th When NASA Blows Up A Comet