Binary by Accident

Things one does not say in a bowling alley

During my bowling league tonight, in the midst of all the excitement, when a teammate threw a strike, I uttered, quite loudly "Woot!" I blame Dorothea, yes I do.

Stop the Patent Process Madness

The entire institution of patents has evolved into a system that is contrary to the reasons it originated and has given intellectual property a bad name. A commentary by Lauren Weinstein. [Wired News]

We have a friend who works in the Patent Office - he tells us they sit around and make fun of patents that are granted...