Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Introducing The Fictional World of Lindsey Gemme Starting this evening and running through December, Mediaburn presents a series of 100 word vignettes by Arizona writer Lindsey Gemme. ::::: The Fictional World of Lindsey Gemme: Glimpses into a world almost forgotten, yet not entirely gone - in many cases simultaneous with our own. ::::: "100 words?" I was astounded. "A hundred words, and that's it?" But that's what the page read. Being a writer who "runs off at the mouth" I couldn't imagine writing something and having to stop at a certain point. It sounded extremely difficult. So I sat down and thought to myself. "100 words, huh?" Can't be too hard! Others do it! I stared at the computer screen. What subject could be used? A story? Nah, I get too into those. Poem? Nah, putting a cap or goal on word amounts just impedes creativity. 100 words. Well, here you go guys! ... 8:10:03 PM

Recommended Viewing - Enceladus Images: Plumes on Saturn's moon. The Cassini orbiter cameras capture images from the surface of Enceladus. [CNET News.com] 7:27:39 PM

Shadows of Venus Shadows of Venus. The planet Venus is growing so bright, it's actually casting shadows.It's often said (by astronomers) that Venus is bright enough to cast shadows. So where are they? Few people have ever seen a Venus shadow. But they're there, elusive and delicate--and, if you appreciate rare things, a thrill to witness. Attention, thrill-seekers: Venus is reaching its peak brightness for 2005 and casting its very best shadows right now. [Physics Org] 7:09:55 PM

Weather Systems and Geological Activity Saturn's largest moon Titan resembles primitive Earth, Nature study. Astronomers say Saturn's largest moon, Titan, resembles a primitive Earth, complete with weather systems and geological activity. [Physics Org] 6:32:10 PM

Arizona's Digital Transformation Tempe First All-Unwired City?. Everyone wants the title, and Tempe says they can grab it: It's a city, not a town, so I suppose Chaska, Minn., doesn't count with just 18,000 residents and 7,500 households. Tempe has 65,000 households, 1,100 businesses, and 50,000 students, according to this article. The service started operation yesterday with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) sending video greetings. The service will expand over the next three months citywide. Two interesting points. First, a VP at cable company Cox was at the launch and said wireless was the future. He was apparently not standing there in protest. Second, Sen. McCain is one of the sponsors for a bill countering a bill by Rep. Pete Sessions (D-SBC) that would create a federal ban on most forms of municipal entry into competitive broadband markets. [Wi-Fi Networking News] 6:14:38 PM