This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on February 17, 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 Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint).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 14:54 and 17:12, I thought this stuff was interesting. You might think so too!
- Magenta Ain’t a Colour: "So what does the brain do when our eyes detect wavelengths from both ends of the light spectrum at once (i.e. red and violet light)? Generally speaking, it has two options for interpreting the input data: ¶ a) Sum the input responses to produce a colour halfway between red and violet in the spectrum (which would in this case produce green — not a very representative colour of a red and violet mix) ¶ b) Invent a new colour halfway between red and violet ¶ Magenta is the evidence that the brain takes option b — it has apparently constructed a colour to bridge the gap between red and violet, because such a colour does not exist in the light spectrum. Magenta has no wavelength attributed to it, unlike all the other spectrum colours." So apparently, T-Moble has trademarked a color that doesn't actually exist. Boy, I bet that makes the lawyers happy!
- A Young Mad Scientist’s First Alphabet Blocks: "We are pleased to announce the release of our Young Mad Scientist's First Alphabet Blocks. These lovely blocks contain many carefully engraved illustrations of the equipment, training, and activities that a budding mad scientist will require, combined with a clever alphabetic introduction to the concept depicted."
- CBS & Paramount Announce First Star Trek Blu-Ray Sets: "Today CBS and Paramount made official what we have been reporting for months, for the first time ever, Star Trek is coming to Blu-ray in 2009. CBS announced a Blu-ray set for the first season of TOS and Paramount announced all the TOS era movies are coming to Blu-ray, all to be released this Spring. TrekMovie and DigitalBits.com have worked together to bring you all the info on the new sets."
- Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Specify Your Canonical: "Carpe diem on any duplicate content worries: we now support a format that allows you to publicly specify your preferred version of a URL. If your site has identical or vastly similar content that's accessible through multiple URLs, this format provides you with more control over the URL returned in search results. It also helps to make sure that properties such as link popularity are consolidated to your preferred version."
- Joss Whedon Goes Where No TV Man Has Gone Before: "Joss Whedon, the George Lucas of television, reveals why working on his triumphant return to the small screen, Dollhouse, has convinced him to abandon TV for good. His alternative medium: Web serials." (via Seattle Geekly)