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.
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