The veil between what's real, and what exists solely in the realm of science fiction and comic books is becoming increasingly opaque. Wired magazine looks at ten capabilities that mimic abilities that one might be very tempted to call Super Powers.

Suspending constitutions for budgetary convenience? I imagine that there are legislatures that conveniently ignore constitutional provisions all the time. But, it's amazing that a State Supreme Court would so blatantly urge a legislature to do this.

How much do musical choices reveal of your personality?

The mainstream media is catching on to something that some on the net have been proclaiming for a while: Google cache raises copyright concerns

The Village Voice tells the tale of how, upon visiting the wizard of Oz, Big Brother Gets a Brain. Should have gone for the heart, instead.

What the world needs is more art like that of Granny Artemis

I'm going to have to try out the demo for this: iRider Web Browser - Wymea Bay

File swappers try before they buy

Where do your new ideas come from? Why New Ideas are Both Disruptive and Necessary

I wonder where else this advice might apply -- Copycat waitresses get bigger tips. The act of mimicking back what a customer says could have the effect of increasing the amount of a tip that a waitress receives.

Patent Bending -- How business method patents harm innovation and society.

I like the way that Professor James Paul Gee thinks -- read his take on the the importance of video games

It's good to see the Dixie Chicks Strike Back, in front of the Senate, about the power of too much media in too few hands. Thanks Emily, Natalie and Martie.

What is privacy worth when no one has any? Should those who would strip away other's privacy be the first to feel the loss? That's what a couple of researchers are asking, as reported in boston.com: Website turns tables on government officials

This is good -- E-Mail Mobs Materialize All Over The internet is showing promise of being a means of uniting grassroots activists and allowing them to engage in constructive and meaningful protests.