04 February 2004

The Bureau of Atomic Tourism is dedicated to the promotion of tourist locations around the world that have either been the site of atomic explosions, display exhibits on the development of atomic devices, or contain vehicles that were designed to deliver atomic weapons. 7:37:49 PM    comment()

Programming language theory texts online [del.icio.us/] A link that will interest those of you who are interested in programming theory texts. Online. 9:51:02 AM    comment()

Sumo-wrestling robots  [Hack the Planet] 9:37:13 AM    comment()

Thought for the day Current political and media events in the UK and the US seem to be revolving around the pretense that politics and government are (or should be) driven by evidence. This is, at best, a polite fiction. Governments do what they do for four reasons: they have the power to do something they want to do it they can get away with it they think it will allow them to get away with it for a bit longer Evidence is used, but only as a tool in the service of these four reasons. Governments, and the politicians that make them up, are not so different from the rest of us. Discuss. 9:06:10 AM    comment()

Cannabis tips lead to apology. Media: Presenters on a gardening programme apologise to listeners after giving a caller advice on cultivating cannabis. [Guardian Unlimited] 8:34:17 AM    comment()

Golf: Playing women a 'gimmick', says Norman. Sport: Greg Norman has denounced women playing in men's tournaments and called for administrators to halt the practice. [Guardian Unlimited] God only knows what havoc a pair of ovaries let loose on the fairway could wreak. It's like some terrifying 1950's B-movie come to life. (Perhaps someone with better graphics skills than me could design a suitable poster?) 8:33:56 AM    comment()

A quotation on Slashdot: If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments. -- Earl Wilson 12:10:47 AM    comment()