“Texas plans to enlist web users worldwide in its fight against illegal immigration by offering live surveillance footage of the Mexican border on the internet.
The cameras will be trained on sections of the 1,000-mile (1,600km) border known to be favoured by illegal immigrants. Web users who spot a suspicious crossing will be able to alert the authorities by telephoning a number free of charge.”
we make money not art: Web users to patrol US borders
Here’s a Simpsonesque parody site making fun of lawyers disguised as comic book do-gooder superhero Captain Copyright. Hillarious.
Wait a minute. They are serious.
I’d get huffy at this point but their disclaimer warns that they reserve the right to prevent people linking to their site who are critical of them.
I’m not sure exactly how they can prevent people from linking to their site — but I’ll keep an eye out for Captain Copyright.
Canadian copyright agency launches kids’ propaganda campaign – BoingBoing
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In Auckland, New Zealand.
Alright, who posted me on MySpace?
Fess up.
I believe this is Dave Copeland’s t-shirt.
I am old enough to remember these commercials.
I can’t remember them though, as I have a poor memory.
To Dig the SSPs for 1972 yourself, click PLAY, or watch the video on YouTube.
Just another urban legend?
In 1915 Charlie Chaplin look-alike contests were the rage. Bob Hope won a contest in Cleveland.
Many times it has been said that Chaplin entered and lost. The details vary.
Snopes.com confirms that Chaplin did indeed enter one contest in San Francisco — and that he did not event make the finals!
Urban Legends – Charlie Chaplin once lost a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest.
“Cruzin Cooler combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere, without walking.”
Men’s Health UK magazine Top 10 Men of the Decade
Philosopher – Homer Simpson
Activist – Bob Geldof
Sportsman – Lance Armstrong
Musician – Damon Albarn
Manager – Sven-Goran Eriksson
Visionary – Jonathan Ive
Designer – Sir Paul Smith
Writer – Ian McEwan
Scientist – Craig Venter
Chef – Jamie Oliver
I’m not sure about the other nobodies, but the Brits got the philosopher right.
I’ve often felt that The Simpsons gives one a reason to live.
