Today 40 Years Ago...

Loving won over hating.

Baby don't got back

...or at least just a back and a crack.

Looks like the 2008 Olympic motto is going to be: "Less bounce to the ounce"

Patents Pending

Gotta love what can be found while scouring the internet for dirt to report on (and there certainly isn't a shortage). Today we'll be having a look at recent developments in the World of intellectual property laws!

From stupid to scary.

The following excerpt regarding ridiculous patents that have actually been granted is from www.thelawyer.com:

"The McDonald's patent for "method and apparatus for making a sandwich" is hard to beat for shear legal overkill. Imagine Jamie Oliver saying: "The food worker removes the sandwich filling 38, which may be cold or unheated, from a refrigerated source, for example, from the flash steamer, and places it on top of sandwich S optionally with cheese 42." Mouthwatering.

Remember, always consult your local IP litigator before making a cheese sandwich at home. The last thing you need is an expensive patent dispute against McDonald's."

Too funny.

That is where we stumbled upon the motherload that is www.patentlysilly.com - enjoy.

A bit off the beaten path

Here's an interesting look at one artist's perspective on the change over time in our everyday surroundings. In this case, 65 E. 125th St in Harlem. This could be anywhere, though.

"My eyes are up here"

Here is another creepy advance, all in the name of advertising.

Blood for Oil

... for real.

Who's the baby daddy ???

Now, isn't this cute?