Bored? Faking your own death should fix that. Unless you're really stupid.

Digitized Michelangelo. In a previous post I alluded to the unique techniques being used to digitally preserve different sorts of art objects. The 'Digital Michelangelo Project' has done a 3D scan of Michelangelo's David and a handful of other sculptures.

The Warning Cycle: Former CIA officer and vocal critic of the War On Terror Michael Scheuer is wondering if recent comments from Osama bin Laden and right-hand-man Amyan Al-Zawahiri fit a recognizable pattern. Specifically, Scheuer suggests that bin Laden has established a routine of releasing a fairly direct threat against the US, followed by several more, non-specific sets of remarks, when an attack is imminent. [via robot wisdom] more inside

Today is International Women's Day. Celebrating nine decades (well, more, obviously) of "struggle for equality, justice, peace and development." Some global events listed here. Unfortunately, Turkey still has a very long way to go, and some say there is no country yet where men and women are equal. At least we can celebrate some great moments and people in women's history.

Using bumptunes and the Powerbook's new accelerometer to control iTunes playback. This just smacks of the future. And man, If I love anything, It's the future. [Via: Kottke.org] more inside

bicycle problems Any monkeys good with the spanner and know a bit about bicycles. I have a problem that needs urgent fixing to prevent me from going over the handlebars a second time. more inside

Curious George: Auto repair/service shop forums? (more inside) more inside

More Munch Stolen Poor Edvard Munch. Not only have "Skrik" and "Madonna" been stolen, but his headhead was sawn off, only to be returned, and now, this. more inside

Work out your sleep rhythm

HULK'S DIARY THAT IS ON THE INTERNET
Good god, there's YEARS of this stuff...

I love t-shirts - especially hunting down and buying clever ones online. Anyone have any cool, cheap online stores they'd like to share? 'Cause I do. more inside

Life Just Got Easier™ And Soylent Green is people. (video) Spotted at Collision Detection.

In case you've never heard of cafepress.... Seeking alternatives to the site, please. more inside

Schwarzenegger wants to ban junk foods in schools. I for one applaud Mr. Negger's efforts. Some people might say that although you can take the fat, obnoxious, talentless child out of the junk food aisle, you can't take the junk food aisle out of the fat, obnoxious, talentless child. To that I say: cock and bosh. It's really nice to see someone standing up to the better interests of children, even if we do dislike them on some level.

We all need a theme tune. 698 free to download and use soundtracks in mp3 and aac, from the Aggressive/Driving through to Grand/Heroic.. What's your theme tune? I baggsy this one (mp3 stream).

Alternative Chinese Zodiac Put down that Cockpunch and pick up a Coke. Monkey? How about Twinkie? I am a Donut, which explains my fear of Homer Simpson.
thanks, PreSurfer

My girlfriend can kill you She has nunchuks, a machete, a whip, lipstick, a van, flowers, and can exist underwater.

The Golden Stool of the Ashanti seems an appropriate post for Ghana's Independence Day. The story of the Golden Stool, and its defence against the British by the valiant Queen Mother, Yaa Asantewaa. A better picture of the stool, which must never rest on the ground, or be sat on, but instead lies sideways in a secret hiding place on a chair of its own. more inside

Ancient Egypt (courtesy of the British Museum) The site is divided into ten 'chapters' which address themes or topics relevant to ancient Egypt. It's not just about pyramids. And there is a nice teacher resource section for the younger tuts. Site has not been updated since 1999, but it is ancient Egypt, after all.

Photographing America - one custom camera, one 9" x 18" piece of film and some extraordinary images. more inside