Archive for June 22nd, 2007

Techdirt: NBC Exec: Think Of The Poor Corn Farmers Hurt By Movie Piracy

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Techdirt: NBC Exec: Think Of The Poor Corn Farmers Hurt By Movie Piracy
“In the absence of movie piracy, video retailers would sell and rent more titles. Movie theatres would sell more tickets and popcorn. Corn growers would earn greater profits and buy more farm equipment.”

Say WHAT??? Talk about a complete break with reality…

Future Hybrids: Steam Engine Technology - MSN Autos

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Future Hybrids: Steam Engine Technology - MSN Autos

Just don’t understand the addition of this many more moving parts and additional crap for 14 more hp and 15% (?) gain in efficiency. But I’ve never been a BMW fan either. YMMV