Pics and Titbits

if found a song that puts you to sleep, it maybe something more than a boring tune. science might explain that the sleep-inducing music was playing your lullaby brain music.

german researchers found substance in coffee that could increase the risk of cancer. however, new jersey professors found that caffeine may lower the risk of skin cancer. the choice of morning coffee will be a predicament.

geeky banner ads reveals the hidden messages behind computer companies. thank you sign reminds motorists that they are fueling terrorism. a photograph gallery of the grim devastation in china. bugs could have been mistaken for hostile extra-terrestrial intelligence.

afraid to leave your pets home alone? buy yourself gadgets to ensure your pet is fed automatically, spoken to with your own voice and entertained with high-tech toys.

bbc news has a startling photo report on how first world computers are poisoning unprotected workers in china’s recycling workshops.

cd sales figure are declining and people are for the reason. some (and riaa) believes that the culprit was the the mp3 sharing revolution, started by napter. however, others think that it was the music industry that shot themselves.

beer goggle increases attraction to members of the opposite gender. beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.

blackjack is a game where odds are against the dealer, especially when you have big brains. mit’s blackjack team wins the house with mathematical skills, while dodging casinos’ counter-measures.

with threats from riaa to legally attack computers suspected of sharing copyrighted file, information wave decides to block internet traffic from riaa, in order to protect its customers. perhaps riaa didn’t forsee that providers can play the same game. similiar to spam blocking list, riaa will soon find their internet addresses in black lists that will be used in personal firewalls.

up close and personal pickpocket exchanges hugs for wallet.

more holga shots:

i think i’ll have to work harder on the focus dial with the camera.