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Apple updates PGP key
via MacUser by Derik DeLong on May 14, 2008
Apple authenticates itself to users using a PGP key and updates it every two years. I’ve probably written about this before, but the quick version is that authentication security is based on asymmetric keys. In other words, pairs of keys are used, one public and one private. Apple holds onto the private one not telling it to anyone. The public one is listed here. The key (pun unintended)...
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Terry Mosher's Cartoon
via International Cartoons from Cagle.com by (author unknown) on May 13, 2008
Terry Mosher (Aislin), Montreal, Canada, The Montreal GazetteVisit Aislin. E-Mail Aislin. Visit an archive of the artists most recent cartoons at cagle.com.
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Patrick Chappatte's Cartoon for 5/14/2008
via Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoonists Index by Patrick Chappatte on May 14, 2008
Patrick Chappatte, Cartoons on World Affairs Patricks cartoons appear in the Geneva daily "Le Temps" and in the Sunday edition of the Neue Zurcher Zeitung. He also does a weekly cartoon for the International Herald Tribune. Visit Patrick. E-mail Patrick. Visit an archive of the artists most recent cartoons at cagle.com.
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Angel Boligan's Cartoon
via International Cartoons from Cagle.com by (author unknown) on May 14, 2008
Angel Boligan, El Universal, Mexico City, Mexico, caglecartoons.comVisit an archive of the artists most recent cartoons at cagle.com.Want Boligans cartoons in your publication? E-mail cari@cagle.com.
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Can’t tell the Crises without a scorecard, Part 2
via Blog@Newsarama by Tom Bondurant on May 15, 2008
Grumpy Old FanContinued from last week, here’s Part 2 of the Grumpy Old Fan Pocket Guide To DC Line-Wide Crossovers — plus some (slightly) more substantial analysis.* * *11. Genesis (1997; 4 weekly issues and 23 tie-in issues)Why? Apparently the source of all our heroes’ powers — yes, all of them — is something called the “Godwave,” which is connected to the Fourth...
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Cause, but no effect
via Dance of the Puppets by Marionette on May 15, 2008
... for the Daily Planet by pretending to be an alien from Mars, because he's seen the success the newspaper made out of old hoaxes. He's perhaps momentarily forgotten that these days Superman drops by to give them daily exclusives better than any dumb hoax.And then in order to help a girl become more popular at college, does Lois give her a makeover? No, she gets Superman to pretend the ...
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MIDI glockenspiel
via MAKE Magazine by Collin Cunningham on May 15, 2008
All toy instruments should have MIDI jacks - The idea was to take a child's toy xylophone and get the computer to play it. Now I know that the computer is capable of making noises electronically but it is much more interesting to watch an instrument being automatically played. I am sure you have all seen crowds around fair ground steam organs, whereas tapes of the same hardly sell at...
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NYU Student Creates Virtual Girlfriend—Shame She's Only 2D [Nyu]
via Gizmodo by Addy Dugdale on May 15, 2008
Created with lonely people in mind, Drew Burrows' INBED is an "infrared-sensitive" light projected virtual girlfriend. A sexy brunette, she's got about three tricks up her sleeve—and she does all of them from a supine position.Kiss her on the cheek when you slide into bed and she'll bury her face in the pillow. Hmmm, that sounds wrong. She moves into a spoon position if you're...
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California Recognizes Gay Marriage
via Gothamist by Jen Chung on May 15, 2008
Photograph by joeholmes on FlickrThe California Supreme Court struck down the gay marriage ban and legalized gay marriage. The decision will go into effect in 30 days.Chief Justice Ronald M. George wrote in the majority opinion, "In view of the substance and significance of the fundamental constitutional right to form a family relationship, the California Constitution properly must be...
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Today in Joystiq: May 14, 2008
via Joystiq by Ross Miller on May 15, 2008
Filed under: CultureA "Festa space invaders" image, according to Flickr user lizspikol and brought to our attention by Joystiq reader Simstim. We think it's mighty festive. Check out the highlights for today:JoystiqueryItagaki on Ninja Gaiden II dismemberment, difficulty and DLCJoystiq interview: CliffyB talks Gears of War 2Law of the Game on Joystiq: All derivatives, no mathPeep this: Viva...
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