NPR visits “The Thing” on I-10 in Arizona and gets into its history.
Month: March 2005
Cover art for ILMiXor Vol. 1
Crazy Eddie
After a couple years of floundering around, Court TV has finally put together an outstanding program schedule with some terrific shows. The standout being Masterminds, a half-hour show that details a specific heist from planning and execution to the inevitable hubris point where the “not-so-master mind” makes an error, hires the wrong accomplice, or runs into just plain old bad luck.
Of course the real “perfect crime” wouldn’t make for good television because you would never get the thieves’ side of the story. Last year’s big heist in Antwerp would be a perfect story for Masterminds‘ current week of diamond thefts, only it doesn’t look like they’re going to get caught anytime soon. Nevertheless, the Bill Mason story is worth checking out.
Last week’s episode however… I only knew of Crazy Eddie as the much-parodied east coast electronics dealer who shouted about how his prices are INSAANNNEEE! I had no idea that Eddie Antar scammed suppliers, auditors, and the Feds to the tune of $150 million dollars with the most outrageous schemes that would shame even the most hard core mafia captain. I’m assuming that his story has been optioned for a movie and if not, someone really should.
Some more background on the case (scroll down). And don’t miss the Crazy Eddie Tribute Page either.
Apple Cat
Novation’s Apple Cat modem is still the greatest hacker modem ever built and was my #1 purchase after I got my Apple II+ back in the day. Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear.
Rover gonna shut you down
Record Brother has been my #1 download site of goodness lately, and, well, I couldn’t help but smile at this one.
Bout 2 Years ago i found this video clip out here in the digiverse really liked it so undertook to give it a soundtrack of sorts just so happens that one of my favorite Biker Soundtrack tunes was the exact same time 1:51 . You’ll dig it the most it’s outa of this world.
All NASA animation needs a snappy biker movie soundtrack.
Things I Like (March 2005)
The March 2005 server explosion edition…
1. The SSI Industrial Shredder: When you absolutely positively need size reduction done right It’ll eat tree stumps, furniture, washing machines, and of course paper. Check out the videos.
2. The Space Age – The Age Of Reliability. I actually have a copy of this I found at the Salvation Army in Thousand Oaks, CA.
3. The Disneyland art of Mary Blair. Discussion and some images here, but check out the full book.
4. The Morning Glory Waves of the Gulf Of Carpentaria in Northern Australia. The glider equivalent of Hawaii’s north shore for surfers, the cloud waves here can exceed 1000 km in length and go over 10,000 feet high.
