The weird world of music copyright...

Did you know that a co-author of Jay-Z's track 'Takeover' is an obscure folk musician who has been dead for nine years... even though nothing of his original song is used in the music?


This is the weird world of American copyright legislation.

Full story here: http://www.ethanhein.com/wp/2011/jay-z-and-alan-lomax/

Brainwave Controllers

SH found these whilst having an amble through the recesses of the internet the other day.

I reckon they could step beyond Kinect and Wii by making the brain the controller rather than the body.

More importantly they are also being developed so that paralysed patients are able to control sensors, computers and the like without having to commit to complex surgery inside the skull.

Now there is a realistic possibility of the technology becoming more commonplace allowing people with reduced mobility and those with muscular conditions to improve their quality of life.

Film of the week: Bullitt

Starring Steve Mcqueen this is the story of the arch hardened cop. The film is an intense action film with gun fights, probably the best car chase ever commited to film and the breath-taking backdrop of San Fransisco to boot.

Aeroplane Concepts

The following are a number of aeroplane concepts developed by companies such as Eads, Aerion and Airbus. These concepts could be the future of long distance travelling - though will they match the luxury of Concord?