Friday, August 23, 2002

The Futurist further reports (Sep-Oct 2002 edition) that urban areas are actually safer than suburbs in the sixty cities they studied, including:  Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. One reason the 'burbs are so dangerous are fatal traffic accidents. People in the 'burbs drive farther, faster and more often. People in downtown areas walk or take public transportation, which is much safer. But murders by strangers are also higher in suburban areas than in cities. The study was done by the University of Virginia. If 90% of people believe anything, it's wrong. 2:06:13 PM    comment [] Best remedy for motion sickness:  cocculus indicus (CI).  This is a homeopathic remedy available in health food stores. I'd tried everything (dramamine, acupressure bracelets, etc.) but nothing worked. I take CI before a flight and I forget all about turbulence of the stomach. I think I might enjoy roller coasters... 12:13:15 PM    comment [] The Futurist (sorry, print only) reports that "weblogging will drive a powerful new form of amateur journalism as millions of Net users - young people especially - take on the role of columnist, report, analyst and publisher, while fashioning their own personal broadcasting networks." This comment was originally published in the Online Journalism Review (OJR) as an article "We've Got Blog." The Futurist goes on to say that "Readers may find blogs more credible than traditional media because blogs have no corporate interest to serve: They aren't censored by advertisers or constrained by editorial policies, and they are therefore a more democratic publishing medium." Okay, but what would happen if advertisers did get a hold of our obloggatory world? Radio Free Blogistan endorses IBM with providing his "IT infrastructure" (the geniuses behind his latest page re-re-design). VeryModern Astrology tells us about the special at the Goodyear Gemini tire center. "And don't forget to dine at Jupiter Berkeley on your way home for a satisfying, extraterrestrial steak experience!" Plan B - Blognovel does product placement for Office Furniture USA. "As I leaned back in my comfortable, double-padded, Corinthian leather boardroom chair, I thought 'Pete would really enjoy one of these chairs..." filchyboy runs an ad for ParentCenter preschool, exclaiming "K loves it here! They added a restraining order against L for no extra charge!". She's Actual Size, Nationwide, Believe sets up a bidding war for the band she will endorse. TMBG comes in 42nd with a bid of $37.50. 10:06:28 AM    comment []

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