Monthly Archives: April 2006

Why…

..does swimming in the rain seem stupid? It’s not like you stay dry during anyway. ..do we call what is a natural and inevitable evolution of the web something as lame as Web 2.0? Do people so badly need a … Continue reading

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Random thoughts of the day #3

Mmm, meat… I’ve heard and read about this, but never tasted it.. some time ago, I noticed that even Citymarket Sello was selling kobe beef (though I’m not sure if it’s 100% authentic as in imported from Japan or if … Continue reading

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Non-news commentary

Newspapers aren’t what they used to be. Or, actually, they are what they used to be and that’s precisely the problem. What they aren’t anymore is news – by the time something makes it into the newspaper, gets printed and … Continue reading

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Why does trivial research make headlines?

In Finnish, there’s a good notion of “nollatutkimus”, which I suppose can be translated as trivial research. Surprisingly often it makes headlines, as if it something new and exciting had been fond out. Like these two gems: Washing hands decreases … Continue reading

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Movie reviews #10

The past couple of months have been so busy that there hasn’t been much time for movies. But still, in the interest of not forgetting what I thought of them, I think it’s appropriate to review this smaller round now. … Continue reading

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