This looks interesting!  Getting music and video from the computer to the living room is starting to be a "thing"...  and of course Tivo will be part of it :)  HP just announced their entry in the market, as well.

Here's an interesting history of time.  (Thanks Sean)  Especially relevant because my book has a lot to do with things happening at different time scales...

Digression:  Before the 'net, how would someone in California find out about an interesting essay written by a Norwegian?  No way.  Now it just happens...  via manufactured serendipty.

I guess North Korea is hoping we'll get scared and give them fuel oil again.  That's the only thing that could explain their actions.  Somehow I don't think it will work this time...

Please join me in welcoming Gene Expression to my blogroll!  In addition to the great name, there are some great posts in there, very relevant to the book...  please check it out...