Web Of The Day #12

DIY Parts
So you're a geek. Perhaps you're also a pack-rat. If you are like me then you are both, and your house is a graveyard of old electronics, computer components, and miscellaneous "stuff." (Note, I refuse to say the word "junk." Nothing is junk if you or someone else might have need of it.) But sometimes you just HAVE to clear some space, lighten your load, et cetera. That's where DIY Parts comes in. It's a virtual geek swap meet. Post your stuff. Read others' stuff. Trade. Give. Take. Whatever. Cool.

Ebert Gets Medievil On Their Ass
Sure, most of us probably think Roger Ebert is an over-inflated gas-bag. Sure, most time you just ignore him. But you have to read this article. Ebert totally destroys the makers of a film. Why? Because he tried to be nice and just give it a "zero star" review with a smattering of rhetoric. They responded with a public letter questioning his review. At which point, Ebert respond by publishing their letter, and then following it with an excoriating screed against them that would wither a granite statue. Wow.

Roberts Not Scary -- Just Creepy
So far Roberts has survived the historical combing of his record. At most it turns up a strong, procedural attorney with love for the law, willing to argue points of law that he may or may not personally agree with. A tongue-in-cheek remark here or there. So far, not entirely scary even if his politics are not what I want for the O'Connor seat. However, this news of his "interviewing" for the O'Connor seat while presiding over a critical "War On Terror" case...it just doesn't sit well with me. Sure, he may claim no conflict of interest. Sure, there isn't a "clear" conflict of interest. But this is a little too suspect to ignore.

Scientists Say They Can GROW Meat
Ummm. Not sure how I feel about this one. Ok, it might be great for the environment and our long-term health. But it is still rather creepy. A lot more creepy than organic/less-toxic farming and slaughter. A lot more creepy than eating less meat in general. In general...cool, but creepy.

Good Science Saves Lives
Water. Very important to all life. Clean water is even more important. Not one, but two, small, efficient water purifying devices. Clean water. Yum!