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From the BBC

Ninety-five per cent of music downloaded online is illegal, a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has said.

Ahuh.
Also, did you know that anywhere between 41% and 98% of statistics are made up?

Just ask Google.

Balloon animal coitus:

This is NSFW if very squeaky balloon animal sex is not safe to view at your workplace. Unsafe perhaps, but hilarious. (via siege, also NSFW)

(Via kottke.org.)

From Steve Jobs in 2004 after his surgery to cure a rare form of pancreatic cancer.

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.

From The Guardian

I Am Legend writer Mark Protosevich is in talks to pen the high-profile remake of the Korean thriller Oldboy being developed by Steven Spielberg and Will Smith, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

…………

“Big” Fable 2 Announcement Coming:

“Oooh Lionhead Studios, you’re such a tease! What could
it be?”

Personally, I hope you’ve fixed all the fucking bugs in it!

Being able to bring your own player into someone else’s world would be nice n all……

(Via The Escapist : Latest News.)

From The BBC:

A Japanese comic featuring vampires inspired a suspect in the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in 2007, an Italian prosecutor has said.

I’m gonna go out on a limb here…..

No it didn’t. STFU.

Ebay Auction

Closing price of $36,099.00.
Not a bad find!

Bidders ask some odd questions though, and seller gives some remarkably diplomatic answers!

Q: Hi , Does the pants have any stamp inside pocket ? Thanks 24-Jul-08

A: There are no stamps inside the pockets, only dirt.

Q: I know that this may sound odd, but would you consider selling the dirt that was found in the pockets of the jeans? 29-Jul-08

A: Sorry, but when I turned the pockets inside out to see if their was a stamp inside the pocket as requested by a previous question, the dirt spilled out and was vacummed up.

Q: Dear Sir, If I purchased these jeans from you, what type of detergent would you suggest using to get the wax off? 29-Jul-08

A: I honestly have no idean. I have never tried to wash the wax off any of the mining items as most mining collectors prefer that if stays on.

Q: if the miner was holding a candle that was dripping on the jeans, wouldn’t the wax droplets be long in shape unlike the round drops pictured that would indicate that the jeans were laid out flat and a candle dripped from over top? Just a question. 29-Jul-08

A: I am not a Forensic expert so I cannot speculate on how the candle wax would look. or whether the miner was standing or sitting down to eat his lunch when the candle dripped on him. All I know is the drips look like those I find on powder boxes, candle stick boxes and other old clothing brought out of the mines. Nor can I awnser why these men left their pants in the mine.

Fab t-shirt from Reece Ward on redbubble.com

….and get laid in the process, but only if you’re a virgin!

http://dontstayvirgin.movielol.org/

Terms of Service

• applicants must be 18yrs old or above
• condom must be used, except if the applicant prefers to release his semen upon Tania’s body without any oral or vaginal contact
• Anal sex is negotiable, although Tania will cease the performance immediately if any form of ’surprise buttsex’ occurs
• multiple participants are not allowed, but applicants are entitled to have an audience observe the performance
• if anywhere along the process, it becomes clear that the applicant is not a virgin, Tania reserves the right to terminate all activity
• applicant must be able to provide sufficient evidence that clearly shows he has been defending net neutrality (eg. a print-out of a forum post, a link to a vlog)
• applicant agrees that in the event of the applicant infringing upon Terms of Service during the process of the act, Tania is not responsible for any genital injury that the applicant may suffer
• Tania may deny service for hygiene reasons

Via kottke.org.

Did you know that there was a ban on solo encores…:

“Did you know that there was a ban on solo encores at the Metropolitan Opera? Not anymore. After Juan Diego Florez busted out nine flawless high Cs in a tenor solo, the reaction from the audience compelled the singer into the first solo encore at the Met since 1994.

Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, said on Tuesday that he had asked Mr. Florez weeks ago whether he would be prepared to repeat the aria, if the audience demanded. Mr. Fl’orez had already done so at other houses, including the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, where last year he became the first to violate an encore ban since 1933.

Mr. Florez agreed to Mr. Gelb’s request, and the orchestra and chorus were warned. A system was established. Mr. Gelb kept an open line on the phone in his box to the stage manager. After the explosive reaction he gave the stage manager the go-ahead. The manager activated a podium light for the conductor, Marco Armiliato. Mr. Armiliato held out a questioning two fingers to Mr. Florez. ‘He just smiled, and that means ‘Yes,’ ‘ the conductor said.

Florez nailed all nine Cs in the encore too. The mp3 of the performance is a thrilling listen.

(link)”