UK ignores logic backs 20-year music copyright extension
arstechnica.com — The UK government has changed its mind: it now supports retroactive copyright term extension for musicians, up from 50 to 70 years. The end result for the majority of aging artists? A paltry ?30 per year......More… (Technology)
The Worst Nativity Scenes of 2008
blogs.villagevoice.com — Why do people persist in making this charming, naive old imagery into something modern and strange? Whatever it adds in novelty, it takes away in wholesome simplicity. You may as well serve your guests EggNogtinis and put your presents under a Christmas fungus. .....More… (Movies)
Hearts keep eye on striker Killen
news.bbc.co.uk — Out-of-favour Celtic striker Chris Killen is a target for Hearts in the January transfer window. The New Zealand international joined Celtic from Hearts' Edinburgh neighbours Hibernian in May 2007......More… (Sports)
Food poisonings cost highlighted
tvnz.co.nz — The Food Safety Authority has released a report into the cost of foodborne illness to New Zealand, highlighting the massive cost of food poisoning to the economy......More… (Health)
Pug VS Laser
youtube.com — Ahh...nothin' like watching a dog chase a concentrated piece of light while listening to a catchy tune.....More… (Movies)
Group wants National Safety Officer under new Obamas CTO
arstechnica.com — An advocacy group this week urged president-elect Barack Obama to appoint a National Safety Officer to oversee online child protection efforts......More… (Technology)
7 Rejected Gmail Themes
collegehumor.com — A quick look at the themes that didn't make the cut. .....More… (Movies)
How do you illegally log a rainforest? With hackers
arstechnica.com — 107 logging companies in one Brazilian state hired hackers to break into the online permit system and make sure that their hauls out of the Amazon looked legal......More… (Technology)