So I cannot wait for this eReader technology to really take off - which for me means get way affordable. It will be interesting to see how fast or slow it happens, and how libraries and bookstores deal with this technology. For me, the older I get, the most important thing is for me to be able to get the book I want, when I want it. And as a veteran of trying to read on crowded trains, I can really see the appeal of having a small flat lightweight screen to read from and carry around. I say bring it on!
Yeah, that's right, I saw Duffman walking through Wellington train station Friday afternoon. I yelled out to him "DUFFMAN!" and he said "hey". When I got to Simon I asked if he had seen Duffman and he had, and also the Yellow Pages. Pretty exciting, eh?
This whole Pope-Muslim thing - Please, accept his "expression of regret" and move on. Prove your religion is better than his, instead of stooping to his level.
Bias against women in science - the US has made such great strides in this area, why do we now seem to be going backwards in everything relating to women?
So, NZ recently got new coins - no more five cent pieces, only 10, 20, 50 cents and one and two dollar coins. On the one hand it's great because the new coins are way smaller and lighter, and so nice and shiny, but on the other, it takes a while to get used to them. It took me forever today to count out the money to by my TV Guide. Sheesh!
Aw man, I can't believe it. I just want to express my condolences to Terri, Bindi and Bob, and to Steve's friends and family.
I liked Steve Irwin, because he had a real passion for his work and for the natural world, and was able to convey that passion to others. Very few of us get that chance, and it was a real pleasure watching and learning from Steve.
And I'm so tired, I can only pass on a couple of links from Pharyngula:
I'm not signing the Wal-Mart Bible Letter because I think people should have access to the books they want to read - but I'm still putting the link up here for other people to read
