The Technology of Me

The world’s2nd richest man is donating over $30 billion to the Gates foundation. He wants to give a way most of his fortune before he dies. I think he is doing to right thing, put it to good use before it is too late.
Bloomberg.com: Top Worldwide

One of my favorite shows appears to be making a comeback. I hope is stays around for a while.
New episodes of Futurama coming to Comedy Central … for real! - TV Squad

I have discs that were burned when the first CD-writers came out and they still work fine. There are cheap discs that will not last as long as others and there is an increased chance of bad discs but I haven’t ever had a problem with them just not working after a couple of years.
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Wow, Bill Gates is stepping down from his day to day role in 2008 to work full time on his foundation. Well, If I had that kind of money I would have stepped down long ago.

Microsoft Announces Plans for July 2008 Transition for Bill Gates: Working full time at Microsoft through June 2008, Gates then will continue as chairman and advisor while increasing Foundation efforts; Ray Ozzie and Craig Mundie to assume expanded roles.

This was the most amazing game for a child of the 80s. Now it will be available in high quality for a new generation.
Dragon’s Lair remastered in HD - Dragon’s Lair HD for PC News - Pro-G

The more the MPAA publicizes their attempts at shutting down torrent tracking sites, the more people will hear about the sites. When the sites come back online, which they inevitably do, more people than ever visit the sites for free or cheap downloads. They are shooting themselves in the foot, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
Techdirt: MPAA Decides Not Enough People Know About Isohunt

This is the oldest known portrait found. This drawing is 27,000 years old and is still better art than I can make.
Cave face ‘the oldest portrait on record’ - World - Times Online

I wonder if I can use this evidence to convince my boss that we need a nap break during the day.
Why we could all do with a siesta

I am on board for this. There are few things I dislike as much as housework. If nano-technology can remove the need for housework, I would pay good money.

In 2011 You’ll Never Have to Clean Your House Again - Popular Science