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Massachusetts House Bill 1668 is a proposed amendment to the state’s child pornography law that would make it a serious crime to photograph with “lascivious intent” a person over the age of 60 or a person with a disability who has been declared mentally incompetent.

At first, this law sounds like a great idea, but consider this:

According to this law, even older ladies and gentlemen (including spouses) who consent to photographing each other “in the act” would be at risk to get 10 years in the slammer or a $10,000.00 fine.

I’m all about trying to protect children and the elderly, but this bill needs to be modified a bit before it is enacted.  If a couple has lived into their 60’s and is still having an active, freaky sex life, I certainly have no problem with  them being able to take some dirty photos of each other without government interference.

Disturbing.

Yet, I want some.

Check out this awesome video camera spy necktie!  It’s not too terribly stupid looking - looks like something you might buy at Mervyn’s or Belk.

The tie has a tiny pinhole camera in the pattern and can record video at a 352 x 288 resolution at 12 frames per second!

It comes with 2 GB of memory built in and even has a USB port right on the inside of the tie, so you can transfer video straight to your laptop.

(available at Brando)

Some of you may know much about Bluetooth, so I decided to post a little about it today. Below, are 10 benefits and reasons to use Bluetooth technology.

1.  Wireless
As you probably already know, there are many benefits and advantages to using wireless devices.  Along with improving safety as a result of eliminating wires you don’t need, wireless also offers you plenty of other advantages.  When traveling with your laptop  or other wireless devices, you’ll no longer have to
worry about bringing connection cables.

2.  Bluetooth is actually inexpensive.

The technology of Bluetooth is cheap for companies to implement, which results in lower costs for the company.  These savings are then passed from the company on to you.

3.  Bluetooth is automatic.
Bluetooth doesn’t have you set up a connection or push any buttons.  When two or more devices enter
a range of up to 30 feet of each other, they will automatically begin to communicate without you
having to do anything.

4.  Standardized protocol
Bluetooth is standardized wireless, meaning that a high level of compatibility among devices is
guaranteed.  Bluetooth will connect devices to each other, even if they aren’t the same model.

5.  Low interference
Bluetooth devices almost always avoid interference from other wireless devices.  Bluetooth uses a
technique known as frequency hopping, and also low power wireless signals.

6.  Low energy consumption
As a result of Bluetooth using low power signals, the technology requires very little energy and will
use less battery or electrical power as a result. This is an excellent benefit for mobile devices,  as Bluetooth won’t drain the battery.

7.  Sharing voice and data
The standard for Bluetooth will allow compatible devices to share data and voice communications.
This is great for mobile phones and headsets, as Bluetooth simplifies driving and talking on your
cell phone.

8.  Instant PAN (Personal Area Network)
You can connect up to seven Bluetooth devices to each other within a range of up to 30 feet, forming
a piconet or PAN.  For a single room, you can also set up multiple piconets.

9.  Upgradeable
Upgradeable is the standard for Bluetooth.  There are newer versions of Bluetooth in the works,
which offer many new advantages and backward compatible with older versions.

10.  The technology stays.
Bluetooth technology is a world wide, universal wireless standard.  With it being as popular as
it is, you can count on it being around for years to come.  As more and more devices start to use
Bluetooth technology, more manufacturers will be eager to make their products compatible.  A chain
reaction will occur, making Bluetooth the standard  for cutting edge wireless.

 The following is a list of certain handwriting types and their meanings.  I can say that for myself, it’s pretty accurate.  How about you?

If letters slant to the left: Indicates introspection and a lot of emotional control.

If letter slant to the right: Reveals a person who’s outgoing, friendly, impulsive, and emotionally open.

If letters are straight up and down: The sign of someone who’s ruled by the head, not the heart.

Letters that slant in more than one direction: Indicates versatility and adaptability.

An erratic slant: Usually means a lack of flexibility.

Heavy pressure writing (like you can feel the rib made on the back of the paper): The writer is agitated.

Moderate pressure (the writing is dark, but you can’t feel the rib on the other side of the paper): Shows ability to deal with stress.

Light pressure: Indicates someone who seems to take life in stride.

Tiny letters: Indicate the writer is has somewhat low self esteem but is intelligent.

Small letters: The hallmark of quiet, introspective types - they’re generally detail-oriented and have good concentration.

Large letters: Sign of a confident, easygoing individual.

Huge letters: Indicate someone who’s theatrical, usually loud, and needs to be the center of attention at all times.

Wide letters (their width and height are about the same): The mark of someone who’s open and friendly.

Narrow letters: Show someone who’s somewhat shy and inhibited but very self-disciplined.

Letters that don’t touch: Indicate an impulsive, artistic, sometimes impractical free thinker.

Some letters connecting: Means the writer’s personality blends logic and intuition.

All letters making contact: The sign of someone who’s highly cautious.

A curved first mark: Shows a person who’s traditional and plays by the rules.

A straight beginning stroke: Reveals someone who’s rigid and doesn’t like being told what to do.

A final stroke straight across: The writer is cautious.

An end mark that curves up: Reveals generosity.

Perfect penmanship: The hallmark of a communicative person.

An indecipherable scrawl: Indicates a person who’s secretive, closed-up and likes to keep his thoughts to himself.

….for boys who like to play with their joysticks for hours on end…

I like this.  It screams nerd, but also cool nerd.  Not only that, but “nerd cool enough to actually have a girlfriend.”

And…”nerd cool enough to actually have a girlfriend cool enough to like video games”.

Though, the ultimate geek girlfriend would be one who would play video games with you instead of just watching.

Just watching is kinda lame.

Here’s a great video from Martin Lihs that teases us about his Wii Graffitti program.  It’s beautiful!  I would totally do this…

Extreme!

I am a scrabble fanatic!  I love it and have passed many a drunken night playing scrabble with friends.

One time I caught my punk rocker friend Brad cheating when I picked up a Dorito out of the bag on the table and bit down on the Z tile.

Either way, these guys look like they’re having wicked fun.

I’ve tried playing scrabble online, but it’s just not the same as playing it in real life.  The aesthetics are off.

I got the nice spinning board version of scrabble last Christmas, but I am still hoping for the much coveted Onyx Edition with the silver and black tiles.  It’s beautiful!

Do you guys play scrabble online?  How do you put up with the cheating?

What a dream!

The general population cannot decide - too much Austen and not enough zombies, or too much zombies and not enough Austen?

The book was put out by Quirk publishing who has sworn to bring the classics to a new audience and make the most of public domain. Should be interesting to see what the next book out will be.

I think I would like to see a remake of Lord of the Flies. Maybe with actual flies. And Jeff Goldblum.

Anybody else have a suggestion?