The following are a few of the things I’ve been checking out lately, written in a somewhat random style:

• Scott Adams Birthday Post and the death of infamous terrorist leader al-Zarqawi. As Scott explains, it’s one of those rare win-win-win-win situations. (Funny stuff)



• The Spinto Band ‘Oh Mandy‘ by director Jon Watts and from production company Colonel Blimp. I love the use of stop motion animation and the music is great too.

• No Tolls on the Internet by the brilliant Lawrence Lessig and Robert W. McChesney. I can hardly believe that American legislator’s are even thinking about ripping control of the Internet out of the hands of the people and bequeathing it to the telecoms.
• Guy from the Train Effect is a good read on creating environments that juxtapose ideas and images not normally associated with each other creating a positive and memorable experience. I think Flickr does a great job of this.
• Do it Yourself Impeachment, since I’m not a US citizen I can only watch from the sidelines, but for those of you that are, here’s your call to action; now is the time.