There's an interesting article at MegaTokyo (scroll down below the comic strip to the gray text column) on dotcom economics, and it offers a very sensible explanation as to why so many sites bombed. I feel like I ought to get into anime, just so I can appreciate this guy's … [Read more...] about Dotcom economics
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Those crazy Jesuits
They knew where El Dorado was all along. (via Fark) … [Read more...] about Those crazy Jesuits
Solarquest
For all you aging players of Solarquest out there – did you know that when you purchased Mimas, you were really getting the Death Star? (via Fark) … [Read more...] about Solarquest
Death by laughter
The title of this book alone was enough to make me laugh, but then I read the customer reviews and damn near killed myself. (via Unqualified Offerings) … [Read more...] about Death by laughter
Iranian TV
Wonderful, funny piece on the hottest thing on Iranian TV – a subversive satellite station piped in from the back end of Hollywood, run by an exiled rock star. (via Amygdala) … [Read more...] about Iranian TV
“…rain and indifference”
"…rain and indifference": another fine screed from James Lileks on Europe, the Olive Garden, and the average American's view of international politics. (via LGF) … [Read more...] about “…rain and indifference”
RIAA post-Napster
Slashdot has an amusing story about the RIAA and its revenues post-Napster. Sure, other file-trading software has taken Napster's place, but at this point it's fun just to watch the industry limp around after shooting itself in the foot. … [Read more...] about RIAA post-Napster
Confessions of a Slush Pile Reader
Confessions of a Slush Pile Reader: a true story. … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Slush Pile Reader
A lesson to writers
Why it's pointless to argue with a review of one's book. … [Read more...] about A lesson to writers
Argh.
I haven't written the new bit for chapter one yet, but I did cut 2000 words. … [Read more...] about Argh.
