Too much TV?
Al Jessup's hobby is watching the free TV that he gets off low cost satellite dishes -- all of which skirt the Direct TV and Dish Network systems. He averages 5,000 television and radio stations off his 12 dishes. He is getting ready to add a 13th.


Interview with Eric Schmidt
The CEO of Google talks about their formula for innovation. Insightful.


Perpetual beta
Just the other day Cheryl was asking me why Google keeps their applications in beta for so long. I had no good answer. Now I do. Marketing, according to a WSJ article.


The Mosquito
Younger people are more sensitive to higher frequency sounds. Using that knowledge an inventor in Wales has developed a device that discourages obstreperous teenagers from loitering outside convenience stores.


A gospel and granola bond
Interesting LA Times story about how a group of hippies and a group of evangelicals worked together in the wake of Katrina, feeding the hungry in Mississippi.


No snow!
One more really good reason to skip the white stuff. Hilarious video clip


Customized M&Ms
Some of the Boing Boingers are having fun with the new customizable M&M candies.


Another reason to slim down
The more fat you carry, the longer the needle needed when the nurse gives you an intramuscular injection. Apparently they are missing their target more often than not these days.