Tuesday, May 27, 2003

Time to redesign all space faring vessels... Flaw in Errant Soyuz Capsule Is Still Unknown, Russians Say. Russian officials said that although the exact flaw was not known, its chances of recurring were small. By Michael Wines. [New York Times: Science] 11:44:51 PM    Talk to me! []

A standard thats not so standard... Scientists Struggling to Make the Kilogram Right Again. The kilogram is getting lighter, scientists say, sowing potential confusion over a range of scientific endeavor. By Otto Pohl. [New York Times: Science] 10:37:06 PM    Talk to me! []

To bad this didn't happen in Michigan.... Go CO. The Colorado Governor Bill Owens has vetoed the MPAA's super-DMCA passed by the Colorado legislature. Very cool. [Lessig Blog] 10:23:00 PM    Talk to me! []

FCC Media Rules... Anatomy of FCC Media-Rules Change. Current rules limit media ownership to promote diversity of opinion and to prevent a few big companies from controlling the news. The Federal Communications Commission may ease those rules. What changes are in the works, who wants them changed and why? [Wired News] Good overview, shows both sides... 9:05:46 PM    Talk to me! []

How sweet is this......Wonka's Back!!! Wonka in Spectacular BurtonVision. Marilyn Manson as Willy Wonka "I'd heard rumors about a new Tim Burton-directed version of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a couple years ago, but this is the first confirmation that it's in the works. Apparently, Dahl was never too keen on what Hollywood did to his work (Willy Wonka and The Witches), and his widow has been hesitant to give consent to new projects. She was, however, won over by Tim Burton, who she said, looked like Edward Scissorhands. The article also confirms a longstanding rumor that Marilyn Manson is very interested in playing the candy maker, Willy Wonka. Hoo boy!" [LISNews.com] [The Shifted Librarian] 8:44:09 PM    Talk to me! []

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