6Nov/090
Why HAL Sang “Daisy, Daisy”
In 1961 the IBM 7094 became the first computer to sing, singing the song "Daisy Bell". Vocals were programmed by John Kelly and Carol Lockbaum and the accompaniment was programmed by Max Mathews. This performance was the inspiration for a similar scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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3Sep/090
The Men Who Stare at Goats
An upcoming movie, called "The Men Who Stare at Goats", caught my eye the other day. It stars Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Kevin Spacey, and Jeff "The Dude" Bridges... so at least their casting director knows how to pick a righteous cast.
Here's the trailer:
31Jul/090
Edward vs. Buffy
A very clever mash-up of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Twilight:
When you think about it Edward is one weird, obsessive, stalking dude.
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