Note: This is a rant and is meant in no way, shape or form to end any discussions about anything. These rants are meant to start discussion and (hopefully) open some minds to new ideas. Also, these rants are written by fairly seasoned pompous asshole who will not respond to comments or questions. Now here’s Tom with the weather.

You know what is really refreshing? When the manager of one of the world’s biggest rock bands makes a speech about how internet service providers (ISP’s) should cut off service to customers that get caught sharing music. This is so very refreshing for a few reasons.

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I just love this shit. Weird creations that blend organic and technological themes. Christopher Conte at www.microbotic.org creates just this kinda stuff. Ranging from Geiger-esque biomechanical work, to intricate mechanical (yet unfortunately static) insects. Wired has an article about this guys work if you want some more info on the peices. Insect Lab Studio also has more of this type of thing, but it’s all of the “clockwork insect” variety. I espcially like this spider and this beetle.

Also, this post prompted me to add an “Art” catagory to the site, so expect to see posts about interesting art and sculpture, especially peices that have a technological aspect to them or ones that simply appeal to the dirty little cyberpunk in me.