Adam Curry's Daily Source Code was especially long today. So, that took up a good portion of the run even though I had started it yesterday. He had really gone off on the appearance of his opponents in his recent law suit and this one included an ex-employee of the EFF. Adam believes they should take a larger interest in cases like the one he just fought. He got an audio comment that basically said all of Adam's concern with his own appearance and remarks about his shabby opponents' appearance were of little value as appearance meant little to the judge. Adam, of course, disagreed. Adam is certainly right that everyone is influenced by appearances. But, I think Adam may give it too much credence.
The recent conversations about the efforts one must go through to get white-listed by large ISP's is quite interesting. Basically, if you send an email to a lot of folks and likely other observable characteristics, AOL, MSN, and others put you on their blacklist under the guise of protecting their users from spam. For an opening price of a mere $80,000 you can get them to list you in their white-list and your emails will go through. I would have to agree with Adam's sentiments. This is highway robbery.
Also, listened to the latest Phedippidations. Another good show. Steve went off on Tom Cruise a little. I mentioned it when I voted for Phedippidations on Podcast Alley. Steve emailed me. I hope I didn't help create any real guilt for him. Tom Cruise deserves grief for his silly statements about psychiatry and depression. And, I have to admit that when you cut to the core, I agree with Steve's perspective on Tom. Tom should stick to acting.
Data
Distance: 9
Time: 1:21:41
Heart Rate: 154
Pace: 9:04
Weather: Clear skies and about 45.
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