Piracy’s preserving effect, while little known, is actually nothing new. Through the centuries, the tablets, scrolls, and books that people copied most often and distributed most widely survived to the present. Libraries everywhere would be devoid of Homer, Beowulf, and even The Bible without unauthorized duplication.
— Provocative read on why history needs software piracy. Reminiscent of the story of how the widely pirated first edition of Arabian Nights made it one of the most influential pieces of storytelling in history. (via curiositycounts)
What is a weekend?
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RIP Amy Winehouse (1983-2011)
Berger Fountain in Loring Park. (Instagram shot by Sarah McKenzie)
The Southwest Journal did an article on the fountain in June 2002.
Safely delivered sister to airport. Fingers crossed no tornados.
Pisces…
via @GeorgeTakei
Sad that it occured to me at 1130 last night all the things i meant to clean for Moms arrival today. alas no sleep.
“I think it’s a horrible idea. To try to do a Buffy without Joss Whedon…it’s the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard.”
- Sarah Michelle Gellar on the Buffy reboot
