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BBspot http://www.bbspot.com Satire for Smart People; The Truth for You en Copyright 1999-2010 by BBspot LLC Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:10:02 EDT editor@bbspot.com (Brian Briggs) briggsb@bbspot.com (Brian Briggs) BBspot http://www.bbspot.com/Images/homepage/logo_main_rss.gif http://www.bbspot.com 88 34 BBspot Logo Motion Control Advances Mean Future Generations Could Play Outside http://www.bbspot.com/News/2010/03/kids-playing-outside.html Recent advances in motion controller technology as exhibited by Sony's PlayStation Move and Microsoft's Project Natal reveal a future where newer generations of gamers could play things like sports or in places like "outside." Daily Links - 3/15/10 http://www.bbspot.com/Log/?id=2160 <blockquote><a href="http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2010/03/why-new-hard-disks-might-not-be-much-fun-for-xp-users.ars" target="_blank">New Hard Drive</a> - New standards for hard drives aren't friendly to XP. Maybe I'll have to upgrade. <a href="http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/03/12/seven-alternatives-to-the-apple-ipad/" target="_blank">iPad Alternatives</a> - 7 alternatives to the iPad. <a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2245644/" target="_blank">Useful Signs</a> - The secret language of signs to add to your geeky knowledge base. <a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/069/4/6/Hardcore_Gamer__s_IQ_Test_by_shadow502t.jpg" target="_blank">Gamer IQ Test</a> - How many characters do you recognize? <a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/03/great-geek-debates-plants-vs-zombies/" target="_blank">Plants vs. Zombies</a> - A showdown. <a href="http://www.tripit.com/" target="_blank">Tripit Travel Organizer</a> - We're using TripIt to plan for our next "collaborative trip" with our friend. Really like it. <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/03/10/introducing-playstation-move/" target="_blank">PlayStation Move</a> - The PlayStation 3 gets a Wiimote.</blockquote> It's Not You, It's Me http://www.bbspot.comHappy Friday to everyone. I've been pondering for some time my lack of separation between my "friends" and my friends in my online accounts. Friends, family, acquaintances, fans, foes are all bundled together on Twitter, Facebook, email etc. It does Happy Friday to everyone. I've been pondering for some time my lack of separation between my "friends" and my friends in my online accounts. Friends, family, acquaintances, fans, foes are all bundled together on Twitter, Facebook, email etc. It does accurately reflect how much a part of my life BBspot is, but there are moments when I need the two separated. Favorite Zone http://www.bbspot.com/polls/index.php Plenty of choices in this week's geek poll. What's your favorite zone? End? Red? Stranglethorn Vale? Cast your vote and be heard. Bill Gates Finds $1 Billion in Box in Back of Closet, Possibly Richest Man Again http://www.bbspot.com/News/2010/03/bill-gates-finds-billion.html Redmond, WA - Bill Gates announced today that he found $1 billion dollars in cash in the back of his closet behind some old DOS manuals, which propels him back to the top of the Forbes "Richest Person in the World" list ahead of Carlos Slim. Daily Links - 3/12/10 http://www.bbspot.com/Log/?id=2158 <blockquote><a href="http://zenhabits.net/2010/03/reclaim-your-attention/" target="_blank">Your Attention Please</a> - An article on reclaiming your attention. <a href="http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/449-great-party-place-wisconsin-or-americas-beer-belly/" target="_blank">Party Place</a> - Wisconsin is the place to go for bars. <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2010/03/10-amazing-lessons-albert-einstein.html" target="_blank">Lessons from Einstein</a> - Life lessons you can learn from Einstein. <a href="http://www.okgo.net/2010/03/10/onwards-and-upwards/" target="_blank">OK Go Away</a> - The band OK Go leaves their label and starts their own. Not too surprising is it? <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/world-s-first-commercially-available-jetpack-goes-on-sale-675944" target="_blank">Jetpack for Sale</a> - I think geeks could have some fun with one of these. <a href="http://techdirt.com/articles/20100304/0432108414.shtml" target="_blank">The DMCA Sucks</a> - As if you didn't already know that. <a href="http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/03/05/april-cover-revealed.aspx" target="_blank">Portal 2</a> - Looks like I'm going to have to remove my self-imposed ban on Steam again. </blockquote> 5 Three Strikes Laws We Really Need for the Internet http://www.bbspot.com/News/2010/03/3-strikes-laws.html The ACTA Treaty is trying to do an end around the laws of countries by secretly enacting "3 strikes" laws against "pirates." Get reported 3 times for violation copyright, and get kicked off the Internet forever. This is patently ridiculous in so many ways, but if you're going to enact a "3 strikes" law then here are some suggestions for the shadowy negotiators to ponder. Daily Links - 3/11/10 http://www.bbspot.com/Log/?id=2157 <blockquote><a href="http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/home" target="_blank">Google Apps</a> - The Google App marketplace. <a href="http://i.imgur.com/4UCgA.jpg" target="_blank">Big Tree</a> - Let's just hope it's not an Ent. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41964272" target="_blank">Star Wars Minis</a> - Patterns to make Star Wars mini figures from yarn. <a href="http://www.patspapers.com/blog/item/what_if_everybody_flushed_at_once_Edmonton_water_gold_medal_hockey_game/" target="_blank">Canadian Flush</a> - What if everyone in Canada flushed at the same time? They did during the Olympic hockey game. <a href="http://dvice.com/archives/2010/03/hurt-locker-sui.php" target="_blank">Bomb-proof Suits</a> - How they work. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twWd1L4fmTI" target="_blank">Sabotage Galactica</a> - A remake of the Beastie Boys Sabotage video using footage from Battlestar Galactica. <a href="http://www.program-glitch-esc.net/" target="_blank">Tron Legacy Trailer</a> - New trailer for the Tron Sequel being worked on. Looks pretty good. </blockquote> PC Weenies: Behind Door #1 http://www.bbspot.com/comics/PC-Weenies/2010/03/4014.php Sometimes it makes sense to listen to your subordinates... Chicken Soup for the Geek Soul: The Saviors http://www.bbspot.com/News/2010/03/the-saviors.html I struggled to breathe as the boulders that pinned me to the ground slowly crushed my chest. I told my friends that we shouldn't explore the cave. I said it looked too dangerous, that we should just cut through the woods, but I was outvoted.