The Importance of… brings us Hatch’s Hit List, a new compendium of devices and technology that could be removed from our lives if the INDUCE Act passes.
Archives for July 2004
Burningbird's WordPress Modifications
Burningbird has posted a detailed article discussing the modifications she made to WordPress. It is an impressive read, and a great example of someone contributing their knowledge to the community as a whole. I really hope that some of these ideas filter into future product releases.
Stamping Out Good Science
Another great article from Mr. Lessig for Wired.
Party Politics and the Patriot Act
A bill proposed by a bi-partisan group of democrats and conservative Republicans, which would have revised portions of the Patriot Act was shot down last night by a vote of 210 to 210. This is after GOP leaders kept the vote open for 38 minutes (the normal limit is 15 minutes), using the extra 23 to convince members of their own party to switch their vote, perhaps fearing the President Bush would follow through on his promised veto the bill. So, for now, the federal government can keep an eye on our reading habits at libraries and book stores. As Representative C.L. Butch Otter (R – Idaho) states so eloquently “You win some, and some get stolen”.
Party loyalty stomped the possibility of doing the right thing. Again.
Action always generates inspiration
“We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action.”
Frank Tibolt
The important thing…
“The important thing is not to stop questioning.”
Albert Einstein