Category: Web

Studio Six Productions

The title says it all: How the CIA used a fake science fiction film to sneak six Americans out of revolutionary Iran
That’s the best Wired article I’ve read in ages.
It’s hard to believe that my all-time favorite Wired article is already over ten years old: Mother Earth Mother Board
It’s by Neal Stephenson, who’s one of my favorite authors (even though I can’t get through his post-Cryptonomicon works). His other articles for Wired are great, too: LINK

Thai Kidnapping Gangs

If you have about 45 free minutes and any interest in kidnapping gangs operating in Thailand at all, you must see this post over at thaivisa.com: American Rescued After Being Kidnapped, Kidnappers included Thai Police
Go through the entire thread and download the supplemental documents linked there by a previous victim – it’s unbelievable.
Major props to Thai Visa forums, I get a lot of info there and they deserve credit for providing such a valuable resource.

MP3 downloads

Somebody asked me where to download music without using file sharing software. Without a doubt, the best search tool is here: Music Search Plus
Here’s what I’m starting my day with today:




I remember most of my CDs by their jacket art and the color of the disc. Even if I can’t remember the track names or album name, I can remember what it looks like. Also, I can generally remember what it sounds like in my room, in my car, and through a set of headphones.