This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on February 16, 2009). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Sometime between February 12th and February 16th, I thought this stuff was interesting. You might think so too!
- Mindfuck Movies: "Some movies inform. Some movies entertain. And some pry open your skull and punch you in the brain. MATTHEW BALDWIN gathers up the films that have caused him to clutch his head and moan." Not a bad list — of the ones I've seen, I've liked all of them except Mulholland Drive (that was two hours of my life that I'll never get back).
- Firefighters Get Eyeful When Called to Hotel: "A ruckus at the Black Angus Inn on Gambell Street ended with the hotel flooded, a man under arrest for assault and firefighters who were trying to control the sprinkler system mooned by an unruly guest. ¶ The bare-bottomed woman also ended up in jail after refusing to leave the crew alone, according to police. ¶ 'She was drunk and obnoxious, getting in the way of the firefighters,' police spokeswoman Anita Shell said. 'She was mooning the firefighters, asking to see their penises.'" Yeah, well, you spend the majority of six months without sunlight and see how desperate you are for entertainment! ;) Heh…Alaskans are wonky.
- Legal Guide for Bloggers: "The difference between you and the reporter at your local newspaper is that in many cases, you may not have the benefit of training or resources to help you determine whether what you're doing is legal. And on top of that, sometimes knowing the law doesn't help – in many cases it was written for traditional journalists, and the courts haven't yet decided how it applies to bloggers. ¶ But here's the important part: None of this should stop you from blogging. Freedom of speech is the foundation of a functioning democracy, and Internet bullies shouldn't use the law to stifle legitimate free expression. That's why EFF created this guide, compiling a number of FAQs designed to help you understand your rights and, if necessary, defend your freedom."
- 13 Facts About Friday the 13th: "If you fear Friday the 13th, then batten down the hatches. This week's unlucky day is the first of three this year. ¶ The next Friday the 13th comes in March, followed by Nov. 13. Such a triple whammy comes around only every 11 years, said Thomas Fernsler, a math specialist at the University of Delaware who has studied the number 13 for more than 20 years."
- Star Trek Inspired Corset: If I was a girl, I'd be snapping one of these up in a heartbeat: "This corset is designed after the Star Trek: Next Generation jumpsuits." (via Boing Boing)