Statistical Inquiries Into The Efficacy Of Prayer
Interesting stuff: Francis Galton studied the efficacy of prayer a while back. Apparently, priests (whom must pray a lot), statistically do not live longer than those who do not converse with the air. Taking the stairs, on the other hand, does make a difference. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? No it doesn’t.
WorkRave Anti-RSI
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re using a mouse in your day job. Because mother nature is a bitch, such things cause RSI. Do yourself a favor, today, and install WorkRave. It’ll tell you to take a break, once in a while.
Conjecture: What To Expect From Indy IV [Update]
The one series I’d wished Lucas had made six of instead of Star Wars is finally premiering its new installment this sunday. Because it’s a formula movie, here’s conjecture as to what we can expect. Hopefully that means spoilers. Sunday we’ll know. Well, I won’t until later on. But some will.
Gmail Bookmarklet: Mail To
Using Gmail daily, I’ve been wanting quicker access to the “Compose Email” area for a while now. So I concocted a deadly bookmarklet for doing just that. The following mockery of JavaScript will open for you, a new popup window showing only the Compose window. It’s awesome. Drag this link to your bookmarks toolbar: Gmail [...]
Blade Runner – The Final Cut Mini-Review
Reviews are spoilerfree but beware of comments.
Replicants, more human than human robots do humanitys dirty work. Given time, they will develop their own emotional responses. To prevent revolts, they are given only a four year lifespan. When they’re a hazard, Blade Runners are sent to “retire” them. Blade Runner has been through its share of troubles. The first one with the [...]
Iron Man (2008) Mini-Review
Reviews are spoilerfree but beware of comments.
Tony Stark is a billionaire inventor, industrialist and weapons manufacturer. After seeing first-hand what his weapons do, he decides to don a crime-fighting metal cape. It’s hard to fault Iron Man as it has very few shortcomings. It’s Hollywood at its best: finely tuned action, expensive special effects, golden-haired girls and entertainment made for the [...]