Submission + - Interview with the man who shut up Monster (freesoftwaremagazine.com)
OMNIpotusCOM writes: As a follow-up to his wonderful letter, there is an interview with Kurt Denke, former lawyer, owner of Blue Jeans Cable, and the man who fought back against Monster Cables. When was the last time you heard the owner of a company say something like, "I view Monster in this situation the way most people view aggressive panhandlers. Why would you give anything to someone who will only be back for more over and over again?" We wait for Monster's response with baited breath.
Submission + - Stephen Hawking thinks aliens likely (yahoo.com)
OMNIpotusCOM writes: Noted astrophysicist, Stephen Hawking, thinks that alien life is likely, albeit primitive, according to a lecture delivered at George Washington University in honor of NASA's 50th anniversary. It begs the question of if we need to consider a Prime Directive before exploring or sending signals too far into the depths of space.
Submission + - Swimsuit divides world on Olympic ideal (cnn.com)
OMNIpotusCOM writes: CNN is reporting Mark Schubert, US swimming head coach, thinks the new Speedo LZR Racer may cause every record in the sport could fall at the Beijing Olympics. If that is the case, and it's only the suit that is making the difference, then why can't a runner with a prosthetic leg compete? The lines between human accomplishment and science are being blurred.
Submission + - POD Braces Itself Against Amazon (wordpress.com)
OMNIpotusCOM writes: As you have previously read on Slashdot, Amazon is in the process of taking the "Buy" buttons off of published on demand (POD) books that were not created by Amazon's in-house publisher, BookSurge. PODdy Mouth has been repoting reactions throughout the week (including an open letter from Amazon), culminating today in letters to Amazon and their board by the Author's Guild, Small Publishers Association of North America, and the Publishers Marketing Association. Possible lawsuits are looming... is it enough to change Amazon's mind?
