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Archive for October, 2005

Advanced Civilization

Soon, humanity may face an existential shock as the current list of a dozen Jupiter-sized extra-solar planets swells to hundreds of earth-sized planets, almost identical twins of our celestial homeland. This may usher in a new era in our relationship with the universe: we will never see the night sky in the same way ever again, realizing that scientists may eventually compile an encyclopedia identifying the precise co-ordinates of perhaps hundreds of earth-like planets. #

Survive the Robot Uprising

Someone please buy me this book: How to Survive a Robot Uprising: Tips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion (Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com)

Lovely Animation

I love this little animation.

Underground City for Sale

A large 1950’s nuclear shelter-like underground city, capable of housing up to 4000 people, is up for sale in Britain! If anyone knows of any photos from it, I’d very much like to see them!

PS3 Interface

Photos of the PlayStation 3’s interface.

Uwe Boll is Going Down!

Good news everyone! I just picked this off of Wikipedia:

It has been recently reported that the loophole in German tax law has been revised. Starting January 2006, contributors to failed films will no longer be able to profit from failed films through a tax writeoff at the end of the year. This may well result in an end to Boll’s film career, as it would make it impossible for him to capitalize on films that fail at the box office, resulting in a loss of investors. “#”:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uwe_Boll

Williams’ Memoirs Preview

If you, like me, are a John Williams fan, then you’re in luck. SoundtrackNet has audio previews along with a preview of his score for the upcoming Memoirs of a Geisha.