This April Fool’s Day, not only do you have to worry about your friend tricking you into believing somebody stole your car, false rumors of deer in the front yard (my Dad’s favorite prank!), ‘for sale’ signs plastered in the yard of your house, etc, etc. (for more prank ideas, check out the Top 100 April Fool’s Day Hoaxes of All Time). You should also approach the day with uncertainty and curiosity as to what this ‘Conficker‘ worm is up to (as mentioned by Phil yesterday). What a horrible name by the way… it sounds like a curse word or something. Maybe it’s just me.
Public Service Announcement – Conficker Computer Worm – A worm named “Conficker” is supposedly scheduled to do something devious on April 1. As your Pharmacist, I suggest checking into this bug. If you think you’re infected or want to protect yourself, Microsoft has set up this site to help you.
15 Major Brands Rebrand – What is it about a Global Economic Downturn (GED) that causes a flurry of rebranding? I could be wrong but I would guess that Ford isn’t going to suddenly see a major shift in sales because they’ve decided to drop “ord” from their mark. However, maybe dropping the “ord” is simply a clever cost saving measure. More on Ford here.
the Galactica – A “curated” blog that showcases artistic finds on Flickr. While I’m not sure about the credentials of the curator, I am sure that I like what he/she is finding.
Ghost in the Machine – Speaking of Flickr. Check out this amazing set of images created through the careful alignment of magnetically coated plastic tape. Inspiration includes the likes of Robert Smith, Ian Curtis, and Hendrix.
Monday Music – “Goro Goro Nyang” by Futomomo Satisfaction. Tubas, bikinis, and a guitar that weeps. Check it out.
