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Scrivener–Worth It?

A few days ago, when discussing Rachel Aaron’s plotting method, I mentioned that her method was built around the software Scrivener. I then saw this post about copywriters using Scrivener. I’ve been tempted to get this program on a number of occasions, but haven’t pulled the trigger. I tend to be a pen and paper…

The Shut Up Gun

Today, Gizmodo posted an article about a gun that makes you stop talking–the SpeechJammer. The way the gun works is that it interferes with how you hear yourself talking, confusing your brain, and ultimately making you physically unable to talk normally. The SpeechJammer is being marketed as an interruption-preventer (during meetings, say) and as a…

From Prometheus to Alien

It’s not another trailer. It’s something stranger, more creative. It’s a fake TED talk by Peter Weyland (as played by Guy Pearce), courtesy of blastr.com The clip appears to be created and executed by the people behind Prometheus. Is it a trifle? A clever joke? Or maybe something more important or interesting? I’m not sure…