Doug Ross @ Journal

Adobe helping fight counterfeiters

"Adobe Systems Inc. acknowledged Friday it quietly added technology to the world's best-known graphics software at the request of government regulators and international bankers to prevent consumers from making copies of the world's major currencies... The unusual concession has angered scores of customers... Adobe, the world's leading vendor for graphics software, said the secretive technology 'would have minimal impact on honest customers.' It generates a warning message when someone tries to make digital copies of some currencies..."

Adobe helps fight counterfeiting

Fresh fears over cellphones

Uhmm... I don't think I'm gonna be usin' my cellphone quite as much. Check out the brainscan photos. And short Verizon.

Superbowl Predictions

On Wildcard Sunday, the crew made the following predictions for the Superbowl:

Person      Pick     Tot

Tudy    PHI over NE   58

Rick    GB  over NE   62

Marc    CAR over IND  57

Lew     PHI over TN   48

Doug    CAR over IND  47

Winner gets treated to dinner by the losers.

Survivor Notes

Speaking of the NFL, All-Star Survivor starts on Superbowl Sunday 2004. 18 of the most popular players - including Rupert, Richard, and Tina - are divided into three tribes with a minimum of $25,000 per player (up from the regular Survivor minimum pay of $2,500). There is some indication that Johnny Fairplay is not in the game, although a recent interview (which is an entertaining read) implied he might be participating.

Chickenhead

The anonymous blogger named Chickenhead apparently feels that HP's Carly Fiorina is "under-qualified". Caution: nasty language, adults only please.

And still more from NAIS


Pontiac Solstice
If (a big if) Pontiac can build a high-quality convertible like the Solstice and keep it under $20K (as promised), they might really have a winner.


Chevy Nomad Concept
This attractive, potential Mini Cooper competitor seats four and is built on the same Kappa platform as the Solstice.


BMW 645ci Convertible
This, new premium Beemer drop-top rates a 9 of 10 on the aesthetic scale.


Mercury Aviator Concept
Appealing crossover combo builds on momentum established by the Infiniti FX and the Chrysler Pacifica.


Land Rover Range Stormer Concept
Land Rover's Range Stormer shows off a far sportier direction for the staid manufacturer, a la Cayenne and FX.