Friday Funny: Jon Stewart on Bill O'Reilly

The title should say it all, but...

In case you missed it, you can watch the first part here. Please, make it a point to view the rest.

Irregardless of your political views, watching these two go at it.

Whatever your take, it was definitely funny for me.

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Comic Wisdom

It's not always that you can get a bit of wisdom out of a comic, but you never know...

I just finished this brief story arc titled Woverine: Snikt! The artwork is quite nice, by Tsutomu Nihei, a manga artist.

I can't the that the artistry is that awe inspiring. It's no Jim Lee, but it's quite nice seeing Logan portrayed as more of a skinny punk, as opposed to the hulking brute who metes out justice (or a form of it).

Of most interest was the closing line, a quote from Jim Morrison:

The future's uncertain and the end is always near.

Morrison's words may echo a quiet bleak outlook, but I think it more so enforces that mantra, "Carpe diem!" One never knows what lurks around that brightly lit corner, nor the darkness of the last office on the left.

When a badass like Logan is spouting off quotes, that tells you two things: 1) You are never too tough to well read, and 2) You had best listen to what the man has to say.

Shazam!

The Marathon is Halfway..

Call it a footrace if you will, but it's been fifteen days since I committed myself to writing for thirty days straight.

I have to say, today was a bit of a breaking point. So easily could I have stayed on the PS3 and mindlessly play MAG without a second thought.

But I didn't. I really wanted to keep this commitment.

Something like this isn't easy, it's like a marathon. You start off slow and keep up the pace. You drive on, even if the desire to slow down or quit hits you.

Thanks for sticking with me through this journey. I promise you, I've got some stories building up. Really. Along with that, I'm closing in on the next biggish topic.

Shazam!

eBooks: Right or Wrong, Part II

So, our discussion continues.

As you can tell by the the various iPad articles and statements, it has been received by a most varied audience. Love it or hate it, it's quite interesting and will nonetheless cause the market to slightly shift (maybe more, too early to tell) to include tablets, such as this pictured Joojoo.

But what about eBooks? Perhaps one of the most interesting comments I read was from Steve Jobs, saying:

[responds to query about issue of battery life] You know there isn't...You end up plugging it in, you end up docking it, or whatever your going to do with it. It's not a big deal; ten hours is a long time. You're not going to read for ten hours.

Now, in his defense, this was right after the presentation, and I'm sure that the interviewer got the CEO of Apple johnny on the spot with his questions. It wasn't an attack but a careful probe. But it's not like Steve Jobs needs my help.

While most interesting, none of this helps the quandary of whether or not eBooks have place. So let's do this quick.

eBooks do have a place. As of right now, 2010, it honestly goes to a privileged bunch. You know who I'm talking about. The six-figure income family with disposable income; the poseurs with disposable income; or the wanna-be de rigueur, who will put themselves in debt just to look the part. Sure, there are exceptions to rules and this is no exception; snazzy collegians, die-hard readers, and solvent retirees (or near) may quite well partake in the early adoptions of these eBooks.

Price and battery life are the primary issues; secondary to that is the formats that the device will encode/decipher. The iPad goes for $499 USD for the base model (16 GB with WiFi) while the addition of 3G hardware adds $150 USD; the price goes up for additional storage. The Amazon Kindle goes for $259 USD, and the Sony Reader starts at $199 USD and goes up from there.

My friend said that while these are nice, they will never replace a good old fashioned book. I happen to agree with him. Something that has worked for over a millennium obviously works, and does so well.

So, now that leaves us with the recommendation.

That's for next time.

Shazam!

Random Bits for Monday

Nothing fancy going on, but I've got a commitment to make.

Looking for a new wallet. I like this Ben Sherman, and it's not too terribly priced. I've yet to find a wallet to replace my beloved Dooney & Bourke from years ago (navy with tan trim).

Currently playing MAG on PS3. It kicks ass. Seriously. FPS. 256 players (once you level up). Fun stuff.

Got to watch Sherlock Holmes. Damn, a fine movie. I won't say film, but better than many others out there.

Texas Hold-Em is addicting. Good thing the cash is totally fake. I hate you Zynga.

Shazam!