As it’s been suggested in the past, the RIAA’s lawsuits aren’t the solution to a changing marketplace for music. The article is full of relevent (and right on)quotes from recording artists across the spectrum:

“Lawsuits on 12-year-old kids for downloading music, duping a mother into paying a $2,000 settlement for her kid?” said rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy. “Those scare tactics are pure Gestapo.”

Artists Blast Record Companies Over Lawsuits Against Downloaders

This is a funny prank call to the RIAA. Very funny stuff, IMHO.

I’ll be interested to see how long the retooled show will last. I’m guess a clip show in memory of Ritter will be part of the new episodes:

“8 Simple Rules…” to Live On

This was written by a former Apple employee and is an interesting essay… gives some perspective on personal computing:

Who Killed Apple Computer?

Man, it’s cooling off at night around these parts. I got up early to walk Bongo and go running… I took Bongo out, wearing shorts and an old Panthers jersey(me, not Bongo). My teeth were chattering.

So after he took care of business and we returned. I changed into a t-shirt and sweat pants. I hate that it’s already getting cooler, and the sun is coming up later in the morning.