Cody Taylor

One year ago this week, I wrote a column arguing for the requirement of iPods and other gadgets in the nations schools (“Are iPod-banning schools cheating our kids?: Why iPods and other electronic gadgets should be required, not banned”). Now, the University of Missouri is “requiring” journalism students to buy an iPhone or an iPod Touch.

Fireworks exploded last week as the government’s four days of hearings on possible DMCA exemptions wrapped up. Rightsholders “insult us by treating us as potential infringers who can’t be trusted to use a technology any 12-year old can download from the Internet,” said one lawyer.

So much for Laptop Hunters. Did you know it costs ,000 to fill up your iPod?

Holdstrong writes “New Hampshire’s iconic natural rock formation, the Old Man of the Mountain, fell from its mountain-side perch back in 2003. Award-winning architect Francis D. Treves is proposing a monument to replace it. His idea would feature a replica of the Old Man made out of 250 suspended glass panels and would allow visitors to enter the structure in order to gain views of the valley below. The design has received harsh criticism from the public, in part, Mr. Treves believes, due to the fact that quality images and accurate information about his design have been hard to come by. Replacing a beloved natural monument with a man-made one is sure to bring out emotions. Will a clearer understanding of the design help sway public opinion?”

Read more of this story at Slashdot.

A flash drive shaped like a syringe and one that doubles as a lighter are just some of the strange USB sticks available for storing your data.[slideshow]

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