super mario bros on ice

Scary stuff here. Super Mario Bros. On Ice hosted by Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano. I was really into Nintendo around this time, but I think I still would've found this the most ridiculous thing ever to be put on television. This makes the movie seem Oscar-worthy by comparison.

one step closer to skynet

I don't know about you, but this is downright frightening. A group of scientists in Florida have cultured the brain cells from lab rats and created their own brain-in-a-jar. This "brain" is essentially a living computer that could "someday be used to fly small unmanned airplanes or handle tasks that are dangerous for humans". Great. Only one problem...isn't this a setup to some Hollywood blockbuster? My geek nature is both amazed and horrified by this technology.

One part of the article really got me, too. "Though the 'brain' can successfully control a flight simulation program, more elaborate applications are a long way off." Come on, I can hardly successfully control a flight simulation program. And we're moving this thing up to "more elaborate applications"? Get ready, the machines are about to take over the world.

revenge of the ladybugs

The little red demons have returned. They are swarming around the office and seeking entry as I speak. If you ever need a reason to truly be unscrupuously evil to someone, just subject them to a ladybug infestation. Gonna have to order myself a button, I think.

[Listening to: Sunday Bed-Curl.mp3 - 01 - ]