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Scientists turn to information theory to analyze the complexity, redundency, and predictability of the songs of the Humpback whale. Their conclusion? Well, we need more research—but our lack of knowledge is now so much better informed.
Yeah, Brokeback Mountain mashups are a dime a dozen, but this one is delightful. Go to the external link and scroll down to "Brokeback Mouse."
Via Cartoon Brew, obviously.
No, not our intrepid correspondent from Sin City, but the anti-iPod—a cheap ambient sound generator with a line out for hi-fi connection. Rumor has it that Brian Eno bought 8.
Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools posts a link to a nifty flash demo.
Here's a chapter from Tufte's upcoming Beautiful Evidence. Some of the graphics are pretty blurry on the computer screen, but they look great if you print this out.
Cool as that is, I'm even more impressed by the collaborative aspect of this post. Tufte seeks—and responds to—some great feedback.
I'm sick. About as sick as I've ever been. Come to think of it, I haven't really been well since I came down with the flu at CES. I've been fighting something ever since. And today, it knocked me out. Fever, chills, pain all throughout my body, an excruciating headache.
I was actually in the office for about three hours before giving up completely. I'm home now, in bed, where I let loose so much sweat, I totally grossed myself out.
I haven't been listening to any music. Yesterday, I came home to find that the Moscode was completely dead; its beautifully blue-lit logo…
So I have no idea what this photo is about. Any guesses?
Via Dave Barry's blog.
American high-end companies are freaking out about the new RoHS standards. Turns out it could silence church organs, too.
Signs of sickness, with a scent like ennui, all over the apartment: dirtied tissues tossed to the floor, the many jilted cups of tea, unfinished this, unwashed that, empty cans of soup, the pale and quiet Moscode.
Still, it took so much energy just to get out. Through the dark tunnels and into the sunshine of this spring day. I passed by a child who had the purest smile. I wondered if I ever owned a smile like hers.
When the doctor took a look into my mouth, he jumped back five feet and yelled: "YIKES!"
Blood work will tell if it's strep or mono. If it's strep, I get…