This “if you unlocked your iPhone you’ll be bricked” announcement is appalling and in my opinion exceeds all of the [many] recent stumbles. Apple is admitting that there is code out there that can ruin their $400 hardware. Way to let everyone with a vendetta against Apple know the best attack vector for an iPhone virus. iTunes could easily be written to verify the firmware before applying any updates (that’s what hash functions are handy for, such as what they did in the iPod database format).

Despite whatever Apple says this is just a way to make sure they continue to get their vig from the wireless carriers they sold their soul to. Shame on you Apple. Shame on you.

Don’t listen to the box office numbers, Grindhouse is great fun. I caught a showing last night and was entertained for three hours (like most people who have actually seen it). The first movie was a gritty zombie fest and the second a Tarintino dialog driven rod-rod fueled show. And unlike a lot of movies, Grindhouse ends on a high-note. One of my favorite scenes was the very last one. If you like gritty movies and comedic violence, go check it out.

• Heroin pancakes

  Looks like the breakfast of champions.

  (tags: food funny howto recipe)

• God Hates Shrimp

  Well I do too so as long as we’re in agreement (though for different reasons).

  (tags: food funny religion)

• Anna Nicole Smith Finally Reaches Target Weight

  (tags: funny news)

• Tricks of the Trade

  Interesting trivia from a variety of professions. I knew a few, learned more than a few.

  (tags: cool howto inspiration interesting neat reference tips tutorial)

This is CTIA

Originally uploaded by jonknee.

If Bluetooth waves cause cancer, sign me up for some clinic time. CTIA is a wireless battle zone.

• UFOs flew over Phoenix in ‘97, former governor says

  Black helicopter alert!

  (tags: science politics funny)

• I Miss Iraq. I Miss My Gun. I Miss My War.

  A very well written piece from a recent veteran. Adjusting to the boring life back home can be difficult.

  (tags: news interesting politics)

• Largo officials vote to dismiss Stanton

  In one fell swoop the city of Largo decided to fire their city manager for being transsexual and opened themselves up for a huge lawsuit. They deserve to bleed some cash for this shameful act.

  (tags: law local news)

• X-zyLo and other Exceptional Flying Products

  Supposedly this plastic “gyroscope” can fly over 200 yards. Sounds pretty fun.

  (tags: science funny sports tech)