I like this guys answer to a question in google groups on how to avoid the RIAA and use kazaa at the same time:
1. Find an ISP that still accepts payment by money-order. Give them totally false user information when you apply.
2. Access the above ISP account using only networking available in public places, […]

William T. Vollmann’s new manifesto on violence (thanks Chilly).
“Shooting really is the quintessentially American experience,” he explained. “I’m really sorry for people in other countries who can’t do this.”
Despite Vollmann’s alterna-machisimo chic in the tradition of Burroughs/Thompson/Bukowski, I remain a skeptic on all things glamorously violent. Sure, the ethical quandries abound but don’t we […]

It appears that now you can get busted for registering a domain name, or you may just have to turn it over to a “rightful” owner.
In 2000 the WIPO handed the domain name Madonna.com over to the famous singer because the original owner showed “bad faith” in using it to attract users to a pornographic […]

Holy Friendster. I’m conected to David Yow, former Jesus Lizard frontman. If you’re connected to me, then you are too. You are therefore somewhat famous, by four degrees of separation. I’m also connected to Atlanta, the Majestic, the Local, PBR, and the kicker, Bob Pollard and Superchunk, Liam Gallahger, and Kim Deal. Hmmmm. Somehow I […]